Froggy Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I'm clutching at straws here, but Coles last three seasons at WHU haven't actually been that bad, considering they have been utter horse shit. A big chunk of his goals this season came in the league cup. His goal return in the league was poor. I know West Ham have been bad but surely they would have been looking at him as one of the players that would turn that around for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I suppose the positive thing would be we can all wear our old Toon shirts from the 90's with #9 Cole on the back. that's exactly what my mate said in the pub yesterday Internet Logic: I am a Pub. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugoinufc Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 if we sign Cole i will be very depressed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
womblemaster Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 maybe we are after him as a hold up player [to hold up our attack-ed] who got more strength and presence than shola? Has he got more pace than shola? probably similar finishing with feet, but better header? imo an upgrade if we then loan shola out. Assuming we also get a quality 15mil+ striker in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 The average loony in the street has more pace than Shola. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Curls Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 If he's an upgrade from shola it's only by a tiny miniscule bit, why waste that much on a player who may be a tiny bit better than a horeshit player already, just search through all the European leagues and find a younger prospect with time on his side for half he price, look at man u and Hernandez. It's possible but it's also possible for a younger player to flop but I'd rather take a chance than having to gorge my eyeballs out next season watching cole/ameobi/lovenkrands Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Ba is a gamble. Stock City turned down the deal after Ba failed a medical. Could be down to not enough money but there's uncertainty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 If we sign Carlton Cole then Pardew can fk off and any good work MA has done will be undone, and lets face it its not been a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Ba to replace Loven would be good business. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Loan Ameobi out? Heresy!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I'd avoid Cole like the fucking plague. He's absolute wank. Thankfully I think it's just paper talk because he doesn't fit our rumoured transfer strategy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Relegated player + us needing a number 9 + former Pardew player. Can see where the story came from but I'd be surprised if we went for him. Could see him back at Wolves though if Doyle leaves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I would go for someone like Rondon and Anthony Ujah, both young and Ujah would probably be happy even if he didn't play most games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I dont see the point in buying him, we already have Shola. As much as shola gets slagged off he does get goals for us. I cant see Cole getting more than Shola. Pretty pointless transfer and as ON said, its probs just genereted by the idea that we need a number 9, ex pardew player and current team relelgated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I'd prefer Sameobi over Carlton Cole. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I'm pretty confident we aren't looking at Cole - or as confident as you can be under Mike Ashley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I'm pretty confident we aren't looking at Cole - or as confident as you can be under Mike Ashley. can you imagine, he finally release the funds and we bring in carlton cole Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggs Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I'm pretty confident we aren't looking at Cole - or as confident as you can be under Mike Ashley. can you imagine, he finally release the funds and we bring in carlton cole backwards step if ever there was one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Wouldn't make sense on any level - little resale value and proven not to be very good in the Premier League. The only factor is that he might be cheap, but I don't think that will be reason enough to buy him. Hopefully some other hapless club will think they'll be the ones to give his career a fresh start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flatline Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 honestly compared to 35 mill Carroll, a 5-6 mill Carlton Cole seems decent enough value to me. He isnt Jesus on a bicycle but it beats having Loven and Ranger on the bench for sure. Nile cant even hit a barn door from 5 yards ( west ham anyone). Then again, 5-6 mill could buy you anything these days. Could buy you 2 tiotes or a Joe cole.. But as far as having a decent strikeforce goes, Shola isnt getting any younger and when hes injured and we play a 4-4-2, why not have carlton cole as backup or the other way around? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I rate Leon Best over CCole, and trust me I dont really rate Best at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Antec Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2011/03/04/alan-pardew-we-ll-sign-four-or-five-players-72703-28280058/ http://www.eatsleepsport.com/newcastle-united/pardew-reveals-transfer-hope-1214311.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 All this fuss over a Daily Mirror rumour. Didn't they rank bottom on the most reliable rags rumours? Having said that given his price tag, age and ability, Cole would be a horrific signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2011/03/04/alan-pardew-we-ll-sign-four-or-five-players-72703-28280058/ http://www.eatsleepsport.com/newcastle-united/pardew-reveals-transfer-hope-1214311.html Doesn't sound very confident, and i think we need more than 4 players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I'd be surprised if we signed more than 4 players, especially if we expect them to be any good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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