BeloEmre Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 SSN yellow ticker now. Nottingham Forest can confirm that James Perch has joined Premier League new boys Newcastle United, subject to a medical. Newcastle have agreed a fee for the versatile 24 year old, who is on Tyneside to complete the formalities of his switch. Mansfield-born Perch, a graduate of the acclaimed Forest Academy system, made more than 200 appearances for The Reds and also captained the side. Forest's Chief Executive Mark Arthur said: "James has been a marvellous servant for Nottingham Forest. "He made it clear that the prospect of a move into the Premier League with Newcastle appealed to him and we couldn't stand in his way. "I would like to thank him for the service he has given us and wish him all the very best with Newcastle." Perch had a year left on his existing Forest contract. http://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10308~2084384,00.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Where's Skirge? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Looks like that Forest fan was right. Lets use him as our insider from now on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 FML Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lebowski Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 SSN yellow ticker now. Why do I feel underwhelmed? Didn't we go in for him in the January window? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Had a cracking game at SJP, which is the only time I've seen him. Happy with the signing, shows us that Hughton doesn't rate Simpson as a Prem class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 SSN yellow ticker now. Why do I feel underwhelmed? Didn't we go in for him in the January window? Yep, our offer was "derisory"... surprise surprise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Actually played everywhere: Though he started off a striker in the Forest academy, he was moved to right-back as a cover and played well there he's also known for being good in goal. The right-back position stuck for a while, but when he broke into the first team, he played as a central defender. In 2004, the versatile player was linked with a move to Levante but the move never materialised. Early in the 2005/2006 season he found himself at left-back to cover for an injured John Curtis, but has since gone on to play in a more defensive midfield role, and also played on both wings. ...if Wikipedia is to be believed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mags Serbia Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Exellent News!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Can play right back and defensive midfield so will add some depth to the squad. Underwhelming but it's a start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Another body is good, lets hope he can cut it in the big league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Good news. At least a signing... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lebowski Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Clearly we won't need any other signings and can afford to sell Harper to Celtic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Another body is good, but I'm hoping he has some quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 I'm pleased we are genuinely in the market, but was hoping for someone proven. What it does show is that we won't be getting an Enrique equivalent on the right. That's disappointing but he's better than nowt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 I'm pleased we are genuinely in the market, but was hoping for someone proven. What it does show is that we won't be getting an Enrqiue equivalent on the right. That's disappointing but he's better than nowt. Better than Simpson and Raylor as well imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 At least we're spending money on players Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 I'm pleased we are genuinely in the market, but was hoping for someone proven. What it does show is that we won't be getting an Enrqiue equivalent on the right. That's disappointing but he's better than nowt. Better than Simpson and Raylor as well imo. How many times have you seen Perch play? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 I am here and I feel faint good news though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 His talent will always be a question mark, until we have seen him play. The good news is that we have filled a problem position, with someone who has a seemingly good attitude, for very little money. I can say quite confidently that i don't how good he is, although i wouldn't believe a word of what forest fans think. At least we are moving in the transfer window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beezeri Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Hope we didn't overpay him too much... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 If he plays like he did for the first 45 against us he'll be a good signing. Can mainly see him being bench fodder like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php?tno=401&fid=192&sty=2&act=1&mid=2121052327 http://www.forestforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=19147 Their reaction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED209 Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 class signing, not, would have preferrred a proven player at prem level Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20100705/united-close-in-on-perch_2240137_2084379 United Close In On Perch Newcastle United can confirm that the Club has agreed terms with Nottingham Forest for the transfer of defender James Perch, subject to the player passing his medical. Further details will be announced and posted on nufc.co.uk in due course Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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