Guest sicko2ndbest Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Carr has directly contributed to the 'discovery' of one excellent player. One. Not saying he isn't good at his job and I sincerely hope he's able to spot some more players of Tiote's quality but it's still just one player. I'm pretty sure he's been doing his job since Feb last year, so roughly 15 months. That's a pretty good return. I think he was directly responsible for HBA as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Whatever he's doing he's without a doubt better than our old "scouting" system. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Newcastle ready to pounce on Larsson by Mark Douglas, The Journal May 7 2011 NEWCASTLE United are ready to pounce for Sebastian Larsson this summer – but not until after they’ve had a chance to sample him up close and personal this afternoon. United were granted permission to speak to the Sweden midfielder in the January transfer window but failed to agree terms after Birmingham quickly changed their minds about selling him. That came as a sizeable blow to Newcastle, who had hoped to broker a £1.5million deal for the player – only to see him snatched from under their noses. Now boss Alan Pardew, desperate to secure a genuine wide player to add competition to his squad, has included Larsson high on his list of wanted players. Out-of-contract at the end of the year, Sunderland and Bolton are among his suitors while Birmingham have not given up hope of persuading him to stay at St Andrews. Senior sources on Wearside have even gone as far as suggesting that a deal to take him to the Stadium of Light is in offing. Indeed his superb form in the second half of the season has alerted other teams too but Newcastle will not be deterred in the summer chase for the talented winger, who scored in the relegation clash against Wolves last weekend. Larsson will be Birmingham’s chief threat at St James’ Park today and while his future is far from certain, there is no doubt about his commitment to the cause in the Second City. “I can’t talk for any other players (in a similar situation), but there has never been any doubt in my mind, whenever I have pulled a shirt on I want to give my best,” the winger said this week. “Whatever happens with my contract – or doesn’t happen – I don’t want to get relegated, just as much as anyone else doesn’t. “I have been at this club for five years, I have got a lot of feeling for this club. It’s never entered my mind not to give my all.” Pardew’s priorities are a left-back, two central midfielders and two strikers but the club are monitoring a number of free agents – of which Larsson is near the head of the list. Striker Jay Bothroyd, who made his England debut this season, is another while Newcastle have also been linked with Coventry City goalkeeper Keiren Westwood. http://www.journallive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2011/05/07/newcastle-ready-to-pounce-on-larsson-61634-28650342/#ixzz1LekIkGcJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Which found us the likes of Krul, N'Zogbia & Bassong for peanuts? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Which found us the likes of Krul, N'Zogbia & Bassong for peanuts? Yeah because the scouting network never changed over that 8 year period or whatever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomlkier Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Newcastle ready to pounce on Larsson by Mark Douglas, The Journal May 7 2011 NEWCASTLE United are ready to pounce for Sebastian Larsson this summer – but not until after they’ve had a chance to sample him up close and personal this afternoon. United were granted permission to speak to the Sweden midfielder in the January transfer window but failed to agree terms after Birmingham quickly changed their minds about selling him. That came as a sizeable blow to Newcastle, who had hoped to broker a £1.5million deal for the player – only to see him snatched from under their noses. Now boss Alan Pardew, desperate to secure a genuine wide player to add competition to his squad, has included Larsson high on his list of wanted players. Out-of-contract at the end of the year, Sunderland and Bolton are among his suitors while Birmingham have not given up hope of persuading him to stay at St Andrews. Senior sources on Wearside have even gone as far as suggesting that a deal to take him to the Stadium of Light is in offing. Indeed his superb form in the second half of the season has alerted other teams too but Newcastle will not be deterred in the summer chase for the talented winger, who scored in the relegation clash against Wolves last weekend. Larsson will be Birmingham’s chief threat at St James’ Park today and while his future is far from certain, there is no doubt about his commitment to the cause in the Second City. “I can’t talk for any other players (in a similar situation), but there has never been any doubt in my mind, whenever I have pulled a shirt on I want to give my best,” the winger said this week. “Whatever happens with my contract – or doesn’t happen – I don’t want to get relegated, just as much as anyone else doesn’t. “I have been at this club for five years, I have got a lot of feeling for this club. It’s never entered my mind not to give my all.” Pardew’s priorities are a left-back, two central midfielders and two strikers but the club are monitoring a number of free agents – of which Larsson is near the head of the list. Striker Jay Bothroyd, who made his England debut this season, is another while Newcastle have also been linked with Coventry City goalkeeper Keiren Westwood. http://www.journallive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2011/05/07/newcastle-ready-to-pounce-on-larsson-61634-28650342/#ixzz1LekIkGcJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Larsson would be a good addition to the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OoOGazOoO Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Larsson must have been linked to us for the past 5 years, he seems to always be linked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 I've wanted him here for a good 3 years, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 I'd like him. Would definitely give Barton good competition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 I'd like him. Would definitely give Barton good competition. we could do with a different sort of player though imo, they're very similar. he is free though :thup: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 On a free, there should be no doubts about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 His set pieces are better than Bartons Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 His set pieces are better than Bartons This is really the main reason why we need to sign him. We have no good set piece taker bar Raylor who let's be honest, suck at pretty much everything else. Larsson strengths are workrate, crossing and set pieces. And he does that very well. However it all depends on how we are going to play next year. If Larsson comes, means Barton will have to move into the centre (if we dont take injuries into considerations). But like people said, as a free, we need to get him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 He would be a good signing, but it's hardly going to change the chronic lack of pace in the side. Must admit that I'm not overjoyed at us being linked with the likes of Carlton Cole either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 I've wanted him here for a good 3 years, like. I've wanted him for 4. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 I've wanted him here for a good 3 years, like. I've wanted him for 4. Ive been scouting him since he was a wee kipper in Sweden. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
womblemaster Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 I bet sunderland get him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 I've wanted him here for a good 3 years, like. I've wanted him for 4. Ive been scouting him since he was a wee kipper in Sweden. I've wanted him since his ancestors descended from Asgaard or whatever the Swedish creation myth is supposed to be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Genesis 1:27 - So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female and Sebba Larrson he created them. I had him earmarked after I heard about this from the big man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 The official Bordeaux site saying ourselves, Wolves, Osasuna and Basle have representatives at their match this weekend. Wonder who we've got our eye on? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAK Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 ^^^^^^^^ Read somewhere we were linked with their centre back Michael Ciani on a free. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 The official Bordeaux site saying ourselves, Wolves, Osasuna and Basle have representatives at their match this weekend. Wonder who we've got our eye on? Off the top of my head i can only think of Gouffran, Modeste and Plasil that play for them so better ask colocho if theres any good players there. Edit: just seen the above, i remember reading that a while back too Edit 2: wiki says he has 2 years left on his deal so free maybe not true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 The official Bordeaux site saying ourselves, Wolves, Osasuna and Basle have representatives at their match this weekend. Wonder who we've got our eye on? Who are they playing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 I've wanted him here for a good 3 years, like. Same here. He's not quick which isn't ideal for a wide man but his delivery is excellent. He will give the strikers quality service. I know we've got Barton on the right at the moment but it's Larsson's natural position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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