biggs Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 No need to panic yet. It looks like wages are the problem with SWP and Ireland, but it also looks like a problem for the other clubs that are interested in them. My guess is that something will get cobbled together at the last minute. Heskey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 If history is anything to go by, if we do sign someone we'll probably hear a load of speculation about loads of different players and then sign someone no-one was expecting out of nowhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 No need to panic yet. It looks like wages are the problem with SWP and Ireland, but it also looks like a problem for the other clubs that are interested in them. My guess is that something will get cobbled together at the last minute. I would say to any player that has played for Man City or Chelsea that they need to realise that they were WAY over the odds. Get over it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest taps01 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 http://www.journallive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2011/01/21/pardew-s-thoughts-turn-to-stephen-ireland-61634-28027158/? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 http://www.journallive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2011/01/21/pardew-s-thoughts-turn-to-stephen-ireland-61634-28027158/? I notice Pardew doesn't mention Ireland (or any other potential target) by name there - yet another case of cobbling together some generic quotes, embroidering with bullshit and presenting it as news... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 http://www.journallive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2011/01/21/pardew-s-thoughts-turn-to-stephen-ireland-61634-28027158/? I notice Pardew doesn't mention Ireland (or any other potential target) by name there - yet another case of cobbling together some generic quotes, embroidering with bullshit and presenting it as news... Is the correct answer. Ireland fits our 'players with something to prove' policy, but I would be highly sceptical about his character and his motivation. Altough when playing on top form he is better than any of our other attacking midfield options. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucaAltieri Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Wouldn't be totally opposed to signing Ireland. Maybe a little apprehensive. Not so much because he's "crazy" as 1) I haven't seen too much evidence of it 2) would you have turned down Gazza in his prime? I'm more worried that he won't be able to recapture the form he had at City. Does Pardew have a history of getting the best out of players? Not so sure. If Hughton was still in charge then I'd have had no such worries. That said, the team spirit is still good at the moment. Providing he gets on with the rest of the lads I don't see why he couldn't get back to his best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupertCommunicator Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 1. He wouldn't be our best attacking option, Barton is better. 2. There is LOADS of evidence of him being a penis. 3. Yes, he has something to prove. Will he ever recapture his form? I'll piss in a cup and drink it if he scores 15 goals in a season. Ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucaAltieri Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 1. He wouldn't be our best attacking option, Barton is better. 2. There is LOADS of evidence of him being a penis. 3. Yes, he has something to prove. Will he ever recapture his form? I'll piss in a cup and drink it if he scores 15 goals in a season. Ever. 1. Who says we have to choose? Replacement for Nolan (eventually) surely? 2. Eccentric, perhaps. Not troubled. Certainly nowhere near as bad as Barton and he's come good. 3. Your opinion. Fair enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Mag Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I used to see Owen in Total Fitness all the time, he obviously spent nearly all his time in the Cheshire area. Lived all over really, Bramhall, Cheadle Hulme and living in Whythenshawe now. You? I'm living in northwich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 1. He wouldn't be our best attacking option, Barton is better. 2. There is LOADS of evidence of him being a penis. 3. Yes, he has something to prove. Will he ever recapture his form? I'll piss in a cup and drink it if he scores 15 goals in a season. Ever. To be fair there aren't that many midfielders who do score 15 goals per season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 The bloke was one of the best footballers in the country a couple of year ago man, it would be an absolutley quality steal if we could get his form back, which at 24 years of age shouldn't be impossible unless he's completly lost hope himself and just cant be arsed anymore for whatever reason. I don't know why it hasn't worked out for Villa, but has he been played in his right posission (i.e behind the striker) or has he just contributed to there lightweight midfield by been shunted into the centre alongside petrov like he was against us? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 This is why talking a good game sometimes comes back to bite you. He was all ' I'm going to tell Ashley how it is, in going to bang the door down '. In theory that's great, but theory goes out if the window with Ashley. He works on a whim! I think we will see a new face in particularly with the players we are missing, but it will probably be a deadline day deal when players/ agents are panicking and the fat one know he will get the best deal. It's like the 2/3rd day of the Next sale. All the best buys have gone and you get the pick of what's left! How exactly? I haven't seen many, if any, of these 'best buys' go to other clubs at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I wonder if he's not taken too kindly to being a makeweight in the Milner transfer. Could explain why he's not really settled at Villa if he never really felt particularly wanted there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
womblemaster Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 `I'm living in northwich` Cant you find out where ireland lives, and go interview him on behalf of this website? Find out if he is a twat? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest schmuck Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 The bloke was one of the best footballers in the country a couple of year ago man, it would be an absolutley quality steal if we could get his form back, which at 24 years of age shouldn't be impossible unless he's completly lost hope himself and just cant be arsed anymore for whatever reason. I don't know why it hasn't worked out for Villa, but has he been played in his right posission (i.e behind the striker) or has he just contributed to there lightweight midfield by been shunted into the centre alongside petrov like he was against us? I agree that if he can recapture his form Ireland would be an incredible signing for anyone, how likely that is only he knows though. And in behind the striker is Ben Arfa's position no? Or at least where he is happiest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Left wing or behind the striker I think, either way we need a bit of competition for Ben Arfa and Jonas imo. Ireland isn't realy in any posission though to demand high wages and a starting spot at many clubs now though, he could take a chance at reviving his career at a club like Newcastle and hope he can push for a starting role, as it wont be long before he's viewed as just not worth it playing for a club like Wigan or Blackburn on half the wages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupertCommunicator Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 1. He wouldn't be our best attacking option, Barton is better. 2. There is LOADS of evidence of him being a penis. 3. Yes, he has something to prove. Will he ever recapture his form? I'll piss in a cup and drink it if he scores 15 goals in a season. Ever. To be fair there aren't that many midfielders who do score 15 goals per season. I'm not going to say 5 goals, because I'll end up drinking my piss when he scores 5 in league 1! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 SkySportsEd on twitter - big nufc transfer news on the way... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Leo Messi to NUFC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Oh no Carroll is going to Spurs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupertCommunicator Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Oh, and I'm not going to give away secrets, but I know people who know him, let's say, very intimately and he is a total and utter fucking penis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocho Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 From Twitter: FootballAgentPM (Peter Morrison, football agent) Could be some BIG news for all you #nufc fans coming up shortly. Watch this space! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucaAltieri Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I love dome news. I hope it's Richard O'Brien related. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocho Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 From Twitter: FootballAgentPM (Peter Morrison, football agent) Could be dome BIG news for all you #nufc fans coming up shortly. Watch this space! From Wiki: As an agent Upon his premature retirement, Morrison started working for his own agent, Peter Harrison.[5] In September 2009 Morrison joined James Grant Sports Management part of the James Grant Group which represents players such as John O'Shea, Jack Rodwell, Ali Al Habsi, Clint Dempsey, Ryan Nelson & Craig Gardner. From James Grant Sports Management Based in Cheshire and London, with over 20 years experience in dealing with some of football's top players and clubs, James Grant Sports Ltd is a market leader. Whilst continually providing optimum levels of service to our clients in the UK, our sister company in the USA ensures we have an international proposition. Stephen Ireland or clutching at straws? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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