Yorkie Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Rather not dig up old bones and stay clear of Bellamy. It wouldn't exactly be building for the future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Na not now, let the little fkr stay in Wales. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Would have taken him back a few years ago, not now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Was wondering when that link would reappear, complete waste of time and will never happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/sport/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2011/04/03/alan-pardew-focusing-on-youth-in-the-summer-hunt-79310-28448852/ Alan Pardew focusing on youth in the summer hunt Apr 3 2011 by Mark Douglas, Sunday Sun ALAN PARDEW says he will place a premium on youth in his hunt for new players this summer. The Newcastle boss is after young, athletic players to supplement his squad and will not be tempted down the route of signing experienced old hands. It is all part of the blueprint for success that the club are working towards – a plan that has seen them scour the European leagues looking for new recruits. “We’re looking at a younger striker,” Pardew confirmed. “We’ve got Ben Arfa, we want a younger team here. “If you look at some of the successful clubs across Europe there is youth in those teams, as well as pace. “That is something I am looking to introduce at Newcastle.” Pardew has also brushed off talk of a bid for Aston Villa’s out-of-favour midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker. Reo-Coker is out of contract at the end of the season but Pardew – who worked with him at West Ham – says he has no intention of bringing him to St James’ Park. “There’s no truth in the reports that we’ve contacted Nigel. “There’s no negotiations and he won’t be coming here,” he said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyToonArmy Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 thank fuck for that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/sport/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2011/04/03/alan-smith-happy-to-stay-with-newcastle-united-79310-28448850/ Alan Smith happy to stay with Newcastle United Apr 3 2011 by Mark Douglas, Sunday Sun ALAN SMITH wants to remain at St James’ Park and fight for his Newcastle United future. The Toon midfielder is out for the rest of the season with an ankle injury and was heavily linked with a summer move to Rangers last weekend. As one of the biggest earners on the United squad, there has been speculation about whether Alan Pardew will look to move him on to free up wages in his squad. However, the Sunday Sun understands there is no intention to sell the experienced player at this time – and his agent Alex Black says there has been no contact from Rangers. After a decent start to the season, Smith was replaced in the side by Chieck Tiote, who has been in superb form since signing from Twente. Despite failing to dislodge the Ivorian, Smith remains a valuable, experienced member of the squad and a key part of the valued players’ committee. According to his long-serving agent Black, Smith remains happy at St James’ Park as he approaches the final year of his five-year contract. He said: “You become used to speculation about Alan – there has been plenty over the last few years, but Alan is quite happy at Newcastle United. “He wants to get back fit and this is all just speculation. “There is genuinely nothing going on with Alan and a move to Rangers.” Although there is little hope of him being available again before the end of the season, Smith will resume running next week. He was at a golf event in Spain last month putting stress on the ankle for the first time since it was injured in a crunching Kieran Richardson tackle in the Wear-Tyne derby. Black said: “The injury is recovering well. We were in Spain last week – he needs to walk on it so that was the thinking in going out there. “I think the plan is to begin running on it this week. “I don’t think anyone wants him to rush back if it means him injuring the ankle again.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Always the same with Newcastle! Win 4-1, yey lets be happy! Next day "Alan Smith happy to stay at Newcastle" FML Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 He may be happy to stay but we're not happy for him to stay. Must be the priority this summer in terms of shifting players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 "We were in Spain last week – he needs to walk on it so that was the thinking in going out there." Because it's impossible to walk anywhere in England? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 He may be happy to stay but we're not happy for him to stay. Must be the priority this summer in terms of shifting players. Trouble is he knows he's well passed his best and knows no other club will pay him anywhere near the supposed £60K a week he is on with us. He'll probably sit tight for the last year of his contract and then retire, go abroad or play in the Championship. He'll be almost impossible to sell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 He may be happy to stay but we're not happy for him to stay. Must be the priority this summer in terms of shifting players. Trouble is he knows he's well passed his best and knows no other club will pay him anywhere near the supposed £60K a week he is on with us. He'll probably sit tight for the last year of his contract and then retire, go abroad or play in the Championship. He'll be almost impossible to sell. Even if we have to loan him out with a team paying part of his wages to run down his contract I'd take it. What ever keeps him away from our team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Aye Smiths wages are a massive waste of money, no way he will leave for a lower wage. Loaning him out would be great even if we can get 50% of his wages paid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punk77 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Aye Smiths wages are a massive waste of money, no way he will leave for a lower wage. Loaning him out would be great even if we can get 50% of his wages paid. I think it's a chance that he'll retire this summer. He said that his ankle never will be the same as before the fracture. He may end up crippled if the ankle continues to take hits.. Maybe he's not willing to take that chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dover Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 If Leeds come up he`ll go there for a season, maybe two if they go back down, before retiring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 If Leeds come up he`ll go there for a season, maybe two if they go back down, before retiring. why would any team coming into the prem want him,even if paying half his wages ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dover Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 If Leeds come up he`ll go there for a season, maybe two if they go back down, before retiring. why would any team coming into the prem want him,even if paying half his wages ? Because hes a cult hero at leeds. Sad but true. He would be a squad player ready to step in when they get relegated after a dismal premiership campaign. Just to be positive.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 If Smith only could try to play like Beckham and not only try to look like him... http://cache4.asset-cache.net/xc/89985956.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0C9CA6F1441B84C774391091B2C332D53DC129F460EE9E353 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I was worried that picture was taken recently for a second, till I saw Calderwood and Xisco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Is that Nolan in the background, to the left? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchie Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Adebayor and Rondon linked in this morning's press. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Adebayor Rondon would be a good signing, should swoop if Malaga go down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomlkier Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I think Adebayor is exactly the style of player we need, his hold up play yesterday was immense, imagine Ben Arfa and Ireland playing off him. He's also aerially dominant, without everyone playing route one football to him. Pity he's paid too much, his attitude stinks and he's too old. Perhaps if we could find a player in a similar mold, but younger and English .. oh. I've not seen much of Lukaku play, but his name has been thrown around a lot, and he's not half bad on FM. Does he have the same style of play? If so we'd be stupid not to be in for him, as we can offer him first team football from the off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Lukaku has a £26m release clause. Not going to happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Would suggest Bafetimbi Gomis, but I doubt he'd leave Lyon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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