AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Good with his feet also, likes to take longs surging runs to the forward line. Sounds like a black Steven Taylor, which is no bad thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Quick and a beast. Exactly what we need. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaron Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I know it's only Ryder but all the signs are there like, particularly with Pardew saying we've already signed a centre half. When did he say that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I know it's only Ryder but all the signs are there like, particularly with Pardew saying we've already signed a centre half. When did he say that? At some sort of talk-in last week or so apparently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Quick and a beast. Exactly what we need. He's not bad technically either so wont fall over his own feet while trying to pass the ball from the back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 He sounds amazing he's going to be terrible isn't he Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 He sounds amazing he's going to be terrible isn't he Not when he's been a Carr choice they are never terrible Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Dancer Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I'll feel sorry for Steven Taylor me like. Was class in the first half of the season, and Douglas wouldn't come here to just sit on the bench. I'd rather we signed a centre half who was say 20/21 who wouldn't mind sitting on the bench and getting the odd game in the cups and hopefully Europe,with the view that he would be Coloccini's long term replacement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_b Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Taylor to right back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonsays Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I'll feel sorry for Steven Taylor me like. Was class in the first half of the season, and Douglas wouldn't come here to just sit on the bench. I'd rather we signed a centre half who was say 20/21 who wouldn't mind sitting on the bench and getting the odd game in the cups and hopefully Europe,with the view that he would be Coloccini's long term replacement. I'd rather we simply got someone better than Steven Taylor. Taylor was good while he was fit this season but his form over his entire career has been inconsistent at best. Coloccini could feasibly be playing for us for the next 4 years, I don't think it is realistic to expect a talented youngster to wait that long to become a first team regular. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I'll feel sorry for Steven Taylor me like. Was class in the first half of the season, and Douglas wouldn't come here to just sit on the bench. I'd rather we signed a centre half who was say 20/21 who wouldn't mind sitting on the bench and getting the odd game in the cups and hopefully Europe,with the view that he would be Coloccini's long term replacement. Again, we need dept in the squad. We can not just have 11 first top players, and rest is youngsters. Its up to Taylor and eventually a new CB to impress Pardew, and make their way into the first 11. Its how they get better, never let anyone think for a second that the place in the squad is their to have, you need to stay sharp, and play well. If not there are hungry quality players there to take your place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimburst Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Fuck that, Stevie Taylor is fine but always fucking injured, and it's not like an achilles injury is something you just get over, I'd expect a few more achilles based injuries for Taylor before his career is over, and also, colo isn't young, he won't be able to play midweek and weekend if we manage to stay in Europe and both cups. We need 3 Top class CB's for where we want to be IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Dancer Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I'll feel sorry for Steven Taylor me like. Was class in the first half of the season, and Douglas wouldn't come here to just sit on the bench. I'd rather we signed a centre half who was say 20/21 who wouldn't mind sitting on the bench and getting the odd game in the cups and hopefully Europe,with the view that he would be Coloccini's long term replacement. Again, we need dept in the squad. We can not just have 11 first top players, and rest is youngsters. Its up to Taylor and eventually a new CB to impress Pardew, and make their way into the first 11. Its how they get better, never let anyone think for a second that the place in the squad is their to have, you need to stay sharp, and play well. If not there are hungry quality players there to take your place. Aye I understand your point like, just think people underate Taylor at times. Even in the Championship him and Colo until he was injured had a beasty partnership, that continued this season as well. Not against us signing a centre half like, but would be very hard to keep 3 top ones happy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Taylor was only inconsistent when younger, since Colo has been here he has a season when he was better than Colo and has played very well since then, (ie his time in the championship, this season and when coming back from injury last season) more of a concern are the I.juries he picks up. 3 top line centre halves is ideal to cover for injuries,suspensiins etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaron Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 his contract expires in the summer? it would be great deal if he comes for free. in other hand,the last time we brought a Brazilian CB for free Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I'll feel sorry for Steven Taylor me like. Was class in the first half of the season, and Douglas wouldn't come here to just sit on the bench. I'd rather we signed a centre half who was say 20/21 who wouldn't mind sitting on the bench and getting the odd game in the cups and hopefully Europe,with the view that he would be Coloccini's long term replacement. He can't stay fit mate, that's the long and short of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrSundlofer Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Wow, in here it sounds like we already have signed both Douglas and Pieters Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Imagine this all came off; Santon (Simpson) Coloccini (Taylor) Douglas (Williamson) Pieters (Raylor/Jonas) That first choice backline would be class (assuming Pieters is decent, haven't really seen him). Edit: Forgot about Perchacurta although I suspect, if those two do come in, there will be a couple going out too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagten Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 We are Champions League! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 We wont get Douglas on a free, Twente have the option of extending his contract with one year. If we get him it'll be for a good price anyway probably. Would fit in nicely like! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Dancer Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Some good players who's contracts are up, off the top of me head I wouldn't mind Hoilett and Diame. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGupter Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Taylor to right back Aye, he's got all the attributes, although if we didn't fancy that we could put Coloccini in midfield who would be top class there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Imagine this all came off; Santon (Simpson) Coloccini (Taylor) Douglas (Williamson) Pieters (Raylor/Jonas) That first choice backline would be class (assuming Pieters is decent, haven't really seen him). Edit: Forgot about Perchacurta although I suspect, if those two do come in, there will be a couple going out too. Yh i reckon Simpson will be out as long as we buy a LB and Tavernier will be Santon's back up....... Also Santon and Jonas can play both sides adds some depth having players who can play multiple positions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roland Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Sure this has been discussed loads, but is Douglas good? What's his style? I have not seen him that much, but from what i read here, and other rapports he sounds like the perfect partner to Colo. Have to be good if he thinks he can make the Holland squad if he gets the papers so he can play for them. Dutch reporting: Defensively he is a very good player: strong, quick, good in the air. But his passng is a weakness (unlike Vertonghen) and he is too emotional and get into truble with that. Last year suspended because after a redcard he wanted to attack the referee (teammates guided him of the pitch) and a few weeks ago he get a stupid red card against PSV (with 4-0 up). Don't think Newcastle has a chance to sign Vertonghen, then he is a good alternative (looking at the players in the Eredivisie). I have more doubts about Pieters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Would probably rather keep Perch than Williamson in all honesty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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