Oakie Doke Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 So its taken us since the end of the season to sort this deal Doesn't matter does it? He's here, that's the main thing. I think its a plus that he was not just a pick out of thin air due to us running out of options but a true target we really wanted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Speaking on the prospect, Obertan told the Chronicle in an exclusive first interview: “I have met Hatem on a few occasions. “It will be good to play alongside him and show what I can do. “It would be great to make a flying start at this club. “If I start or if I come on as sub I just want to make a good first impression, and give my best on the pitch.” Ben Arfa could be out for another month but the Chronicle understands that he is making good steady progress from the ankle injury sustained in Kansas City last month on the Magpies’ American tour. Obertan added: “It is good that I know some people already. “It always helps at a club. I also know Danny Simpson from Old Trafford, so I am not coming into a place full of completely new faces.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quailman Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Just watched his interview on NUFC TV and he seems like a really down to earth guy. A lot of what he said is on the .co.uk interview, but a bit more in depth. Said that he was aware of Newcastle's interest before the Summer, but it wasn't possible for him to get the move (Routledge I'm assuming). He really wanted to come here and fight for a place in the first team. He obviously prefers to be on the wing (at the moment) but can see himself as a striker in the future and wouldn't mind that opportunity (Worrying if this is our answer to the striker situation, but I doubt it.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Club: "We don't need another striker, because we are going to play a 4-5-1. We have Ba, Best, Shola, Sammy and Lovenkrands." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Comments (6) Recommend Gabriel Obertan GABRIEL OBERTAN has vowed to prove his doubters wrong ahead of his big move to Newcastle United. The 22-year-old has appeared just 14 times in the Premier League for Manchester United in the last two years. However, with world-class performers Nani, Antonio Valencia, Ryan Giggs, Park Ji-Sung and Anderson ahead of him in the Old Trafford pecking order, he admits life has been tough in the North West. Now the winger says he is straining at the leash to show Toon fans what he can do. Speaking ahead of his move to Newcastle, the Frenchman spoke of his burning desire to get stuck into Arsenal in Saturday night’s explosive opener against the Gunners. With a slightly less daunting path in front of him to the Toon first team, Obertan is hungry to show his worth. When asked about the difficulties of getting past the likes of Nani and Co, Obertan told the Chronicle: “It is true that was a hard task – and it is difficult in Manchester when you do not play as much as you want to. “There were a lot of very good players there. “There is a lot of pressure. It is hard for any player when you only play every five or six games. “It was difficult, but despite that I still had good memories there. “Now I just want to show the Newcastle United fans exactly what I can do. Each game I play here I will have a point to prove. “I will be showing that in training every session and of course in the matches. “It will not be easy because there are quality players here already. “I just want to give 100% for the club.” Obertan was signed by Manchester United from Bordeaux two years ago after three years and 54 appearances and three goals for the French outfit. He is regarded primarily as a creator of goals, but says he leaves Old Trafford and Sir Alex Ferguson with no regrets. Obertan added: “You cannot be happy to leave a big club normally and I spent two good years there. “I have good memories of being there – we won the title and I was involved in good games there. “I am not sad, though, because I have signed for a big club. “It is very big here, there is a lot of history and I want to be here.” Obertan could go straight into the thick of the action against Arsene Wenger’s side this weekend and is looking forward to the prospect of pulling on a black-and-white shirt for the first time. He said: “If I can make my debut against Arsenal that would be great for me. It would be something that I would remember for a very long time.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 can he play down the middle as well? just wondering if we can expect to see him filling in for HBA rather than having vuckic in there? I hope not as i've like the look of vuckic this pre-season...think he deserves a shot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quailman Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Club: "We don't need another striker, because we are going to play a 4-5-1. We have Ba, Best, Shola, Sammy and Lovenkrands." Is that what you can see them saying or God forbid have they said that?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Good signing. New striker, CB and full backs now please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Just watched his interview on NUFC TV and he seems like a really down to earth guy. A lot of what he said is on the .co.uk interview, but a bit more in depth. Said that he was aware of Newcastle's interest before the Summer, but it wasn't possible for him to get the move (Routledge I'm assuming). He really wanted to come here and fight for a place in the first team. He obviously prefers to be on the wing (at the moment) but can see himself as a striker in the future and wouldn't mind that opportunity (Worrying if this is our answer to the striker situation, but I doubt it.) Agreed, seems a sound lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 As if a young French winger has ever made it as a top class striker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 As if a young French winger has ever made it as a top class striker I see what you did there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quailman Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Just watched his interview on NUFC TV and he seems like a really down to earth guy. A lot of what he said is on the .co.uk interview, but a bit more in depth. Said that he was aware of Newcastle's interest before the Summer, but it wasn't possible for him to get the move (Routledge I'm assuming). He really wanted to come here and fight for a place in the first team. He obviously prefers to be on the wing (at the moment) but can see himself as a striker in the future and wouldn't mind that opportunity (Worrying if this is our answer to the striker situation, but I doubt it.) Agreed, seems a sound lad. I think another worrying thing on the back of my mind was that we hadn't been after him for a while and this was a reaction bid due to recent dramas at the club. But that has reassured me that we were just waiting for Routledge to make way. Obertan as Routledge's replacement is a very good deal IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Without a doubt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Meh, hopefully he can recapture the form that made Man U take a punt on him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepharite Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Pardew confirming on SSN that they are actively looking to sign a striker. Good news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 LET THE INFLUX BEGIN! In all seriousness, a decent young player with a bit of pace. Hope he improves us, nice to have an actual right winger in the squad as well. Needing a striker isn't enough reason to put the doom on this deal. There's no reason why we can't go on to focussing our efforts on getting another forward in now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Any quotes, Nepharite? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Club: "We don't need another striker, because we are going to play a 4-5-1. We have Ba, Best, Shola, Sammy and Lovenkrands." Is that what you can see them saying or God forbid have they said that?! Just Colocho being a helpless troll. Pardew's been interviewed on sky and says we'll need to bring in players if any more leave (presumably Enrique/Barton) but the priority is to get the striker in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quailman Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 LET THE INFLUX BEGIN! In all seriousness, a decent young player with a bit of pace. Hope he improves us, nice to have an actual right winger in the squad as well. Needing a striker isn't enough reason to put the doom on this deal. There's no reason why we can't go on to focussing our efforts on getting another forward in now. The good thing about this is how quickly this deal (and other deals earlier on in the window) was wrapped up. It gives me every faith that we can move very fast if need be. So likewise, I hope all our efforts are now on a striker! (I believe we have the left back situation under control as well) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 We'll get a stiker, I have no doubts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 http://cache4.asset-cache.net/xc/120719688.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF878921E86F5CE8BE5D78FB2C0AC624E8DCB0004D7488C54FADAF02B319D79580C338A6 http://cache3.asset-cache.net/xc/120719679.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF878921E86F5CE8BE5D78FB003F2D2BFDA36D124D7488C54FADAF025683582B8F9443DF http://cache3.asset-cache.net/xc/120719681.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF878921E86F5CE8BE5D78FBB2243FAD2DDED0424D7488C54FADAF02CFCE1D3DF12C83B3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Pardew must spend a few hours in the mirror every morning perfecting that smile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Pardew must spend a few hours in the mirror every morning perfecting that smile. Its a winning smile for sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 This tied up, rumored to be interested in a LB.... Get us a striker and a CB and we're looking good... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Pardew must spend a few hours in the mirror every morning perfecting that smile. his upper lip pisses me right off, especially during interviews Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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