David28 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 If we signed Keane it will surely mean one of Xisco, Shola or Lovenkrands out of the door. Think it will be Best leaving if anyone. Keane and Carroll could be an excellent partnership, with Ben Arfa on the left or behind them ... mouthwatering. Aye, forgot about Best. But he won't be leaving. Who would buy Leon Best? And, who would buy an injured Leon Best? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Wonder where Ben Arfa will play if we get Keane. Perch Williamson Colo Jose Tiote Routledge Jonas Ben Arfa Keane Carroll Although maybe that would work in FM better than the real world Hope that won't be the case as I want Barton in the starting XI. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Wonder where Ben Arfa will play if we get Keane. Perch Williamson Colo Jose Tiote Routledge Jonas Ben Arfa Keane Carroll Although maybe that would work in FM better than the real world That could be very dangerous Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Wonder where Ben Arfa will play if we get Keane. Perch Williamson Colo Jose Tiote Routledge Jonas Ben Arfa Keane Carroll Although maybe that would work in FM better than the real world So there'd be no place for Nolan, Barton, Guthrie, Smith or Gosling. I know it's a squad game but something has to give. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Don't think we really need Keane tbh, as I think Ben Arfa is being signed as a second striker type anyway. May have to ship out someone like Smith though, as we've gone from being weak in the middle of the park to having way too many. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Redknapp on SSN saying Keane is still part of his plans. Guess that could change though if they manage to sign another striker. he said that right up to keane joining celtic on loan in jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 If we got Keane, then I wouldn't be surprised if Xisco did end up on loan to a random La Liga struggler on loan or for an undisclosed fee. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 This really could be the best transfer window for us in many, many years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I really do not like Keane,he was great years ago but not done a lot recently. Hardly pulled out any trees at Celtic either,really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Spurs need at least 2 new players (a striker and midfielder) if they are going to compete in the champions league Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I really do not like Keane,he was great years ago but not done a lot recently. Hardly pulled out any trees at Celtic either,really. There's only Carroll who I'd not swap him for though. Clearly an improvement if he comes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 oh dont know if this has been mentioned but was reading the star online last night and brief bit on shola "Striker Shola Ameobi will hold talks with boss Chris Hughton. Stoke and Blackpool are both monitoring his situation." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I know a Champions League winner they'd get for nowt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Blackpool want Best, injured or not. Interestingly, Scunny asked about him too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Wonder where Ben Arfa will play if we get Keane. Perch Williamson Colo Jose Tiote Routledge Jonas Ben Arfa Keane Carroll Although maybe that would work in FM better than the real world So there'd be no place for Nolan, Barton, Guthrie, Smith or Gosling. I know it's a squad game but something has to give. I think the only one out of those I'd be sad to see out of the starting 11 would be Barton, but I'm sure Hughton thinks differently, what with Nolan being captain, and I can't see him going for a midfield diamond anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Even with Ben Arfa we need another striker. Loven is alright as 3rd/4th choice, the rest apart from Carroll aren't good enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Robbie Keane could be decent as second choice, haven't seen him for more than a year but had we been linked with him two years ago I would be pretty excited. And i dont expect him to have become so much worse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Even with Ben Arfa we need another striker. Loven is alright as 3rd/4th choice, the rest apart from Carroll aren't good enough. Carroll as a lone striker with Ben Arfa behind him would be great, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I just wish we could have got Bellamy, that would have been amazing. As it is another striker would be good, you're right. Keane would probably be raring to go, but I've not seen much of him recently to know whether he's the player he was. Always looks intelligent and sharp though, which would make him a good partner for Carroll in theory. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Surely Keane won't come to be on the bench?Which if we do finally get Hatem,he will be? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I think we need to be wary of making too many changes too quickly as well. The continuity and team spirit we have is our biggest asset, Hughton should realise that he needs to introduce new players gradually and without damaging what we have. The advantage we have over most promoted teams is the amount of Premier League players we already have. We need to add to them with the right amount of new talent, while keeping the basic team together IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I think we need to be wary of making too many changes too quickly as well. The continuity and team spirit we have is our biggest asset, Hughton should realise that he needs to introduce new players gradually and without damaging what we have. The advantage we have over most promoted teams is the amount of Premier League players we already have. We need to add to them with the right amount of new talent, while keeping the basic team together IMO. That's my opinion as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 lee_ryder #nufc Accrington Stanley claim they are waiting to hear on a loan bid for a young NUFC striker... Airey? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Assuming Ben Arfa signs, if someone had told me at the start of the transfer window that we'd sign him, Sol Campbell, Dan Gosling and a quality defensive midfielder i'd have laughed my tits off. Full credit to Hughton and (dare I say it) Ashley and Llambias as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceMag Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Watching the pre-match press conference on .cock, and there's definitely something in the Keane rumours IMO. My source: Hughton's grin when the reporter asks about him Gotta love Hughton like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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