Thespence Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Newcastle United manager Joe Kinnear has confirmed Scotland and Rangers midfielder Barry Ferguson is one of the men on his transfer window wishlist. The Magpies have made an inquiry about the 30-year-old, who underwent ankle surgery last year, as Kinnear attempts to bolster his depleted squad for a Barclays Premier League survival fight. Kinnear, who admits he may have to sell before he can buy, said: 'I have enquired about Ferguson, but we will wait and see what the outcome of that is. 'We are finding it difficult to bring certain players from clubs. Our bids haven't been accepted so far. 'The problem is two or three clubs are in for the same players. At the moment, there could be teams bidding more than us. 'It would help if I could move some of the players here and get the finances in that way. But we have had no bids for them.' Newcastle have also been linked with Ferguson's team-mate at Ibrox, Algerian defender Madjid Bougherra. Kinnear admitted yesterday he is targeting at least five additions this month, perhaps some of them on loan, to cover the deficiencies of a squad which prepared for today's FA Cup third-round trip to Hull City with ten injuries, six of them long-term. However, he did so having to fend off reports that unsettled goalkeeper Shay Given may be sold after growing frustrated with the club's plight following more than 11 years on Tyneside. In addition, skipper Michael Owen has insisted he will not make a decision on his future until the end of the season, while Nicky Butt, Shola Ameobi and Steve Harper are still haggling over terms. Kinnear said: 'The January transfer window is hardly ideal. 'We have a lot of players missing at the moment who are out for six weeks or more. 'That means it's tough. If we pick up more injuries, we are in trouble for West Ham next week. 'We really need to get some bodies in. We need versatile players in who can play in a number of positions. 'We have got injuries all over the pitch. But we have to grin and bare it.' http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2009/0103/newcastle.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 He might be able to do a job but his previous experience in the Premiership doesnt look great on his CV. And of course he has happy memories of playing at SJP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 He must be lying again. He must be lying again. He must be lying again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Has a huge association with Souness. Will not be a popular signing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kane2005 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Get him in anyday of the week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I think he's shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papo Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Rangers-invasion here? :\ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Was hoping it was Sir Alex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Libertine Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 another few million added to his valuation now. "stfu jfk" should be the next banner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 The Magpies have made an inquiry about the 30-year-old Never like to see us buying players of that age. If he comes cheap (Couple of million tops) then fair enough, but if we're spunking all our budget on someone who'll be plodding round like Nicky Butt in a couple of seasons then it's not such a good idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 The Magpies have made an inquiry about the 30-year-old Never like to see us buying players of that age. If he comes cheap (Couple of million tops) then fair enough, but if we're spunking all our budget on someone who'll be plodding round like Nicky Butt in a couple of seasons then it's not such a good idea. was about to say something similar myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Barry fucking Ferguson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofo Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 He must be lying again. He must be lying again. He must be lying again. The cunt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novocastrian Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Overrated, typical "midfield general in his own mind" pointing at where the ball should have been played and standing around with his hands on his hips. A terrifying portent of things to come? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 He can be good but didn't show the sort of form in the premiership that he should of. Has been injured loads recently too so it's a strange one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofo Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Better than butt though.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Christ almighty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Better than butt though.. Not by much these days. Infact his recent form suggests nothing that he would be a better option than Butt right now. Honestly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Jesus I hope this isn't who McKay meant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Better than butt though.. Not really Sort of goes against of transfer policy as well. Plus he is a shocking excuse of a footballer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 he's fucking shite. would hate to see him here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novocastrian Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Probably one of the few top level midfielders in Europe who would get burned for pace off Geremi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Jesus I hope this isn't who McKay meant. You know it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest timmy boy Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Underwhelming target to say the least. He was average in England before, he's nearly 31, so doesn't fit in with the transfer policy of buying young players (if that still exists.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 We have been linked with his teamate as well Bougherra i think Anyone seen him play? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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