taxfree Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 http://www.thejournal.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/alan-pardew-expects-more-french-4922196 Alan Pardew is expecting Newcastle United’s French foreign legion to lead a St James’ Park revival from the front next season – after admitting failure last season taught him a lot about his squad. United are not expected to be busy in the transfer market this summer, with just two front-line additions likely – if they manage to hold on to pedigree players like Yohan Cabaye over the close season. Skipper Fabricio Coloccini’s decision to stay on Tyneside for another season means any recruitment is likely to be centred on the forward-line, with Darren Bent and Loic Remy both targets. United are also understood to have another Ligue 1 striker in their sights. The limited scope of United’s recruitment may be a disappointment for Newcastle fans but Pardew believes United will be improved by the players who joined in January getting a pre-season under their collective belts. While they struggled to keep their heads above water during the relegation scrap, the United boss firmly believes that they will prove their worth during the course of next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 We're going down aren't we? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Here we go :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettNUFC Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 We're going down aren't we? Not at all. Top 8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Another Ligue 1 striker? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest taps01 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Another Ligue 1 striker? Gomis? Just a guess Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Moody Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Gomis, Lacazette, Gignac, Gameiro ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Two additions quality Remy and a winger and i'm satisfied. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Two additions quality Remy and a winger and i'm satisfied. Yep. Or any decent striker that could work with/instead of Cisse and a winger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 2 additions would be fine as long as they are of a sufficient quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Two additions quality Remy and a winger and i'm satisfied. Yep. Or any decent striker that could work with/instead of Cisse and a winger Those are the only areas I think we lack bodies/quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Two additions quality Remy and a winger and i'm satisfied. Yep. Or any decent striker that could work with/instead of Cisse and a winger Those are the only areas I think we lack bodies/quality. could do with a CB imo Now Colo's definitely staying I don't see it as a problem area. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Two additions quality Remy and a winger and i'm satisfied. Yep. Or any decent striker that could work with/instead of Cisse and a winger Those are the only areas I think we lack bodies/quality. I agree. Assuming we dont have too many injuries those areas are by far the priority. We have decent enough cover everywhere else and almost nothing there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 2 additions would be fine as long as they are of a sufficient quality. Agree, it's easy to forget we landed quite a few signings in January, so a wide player and a quality forward would give us a very decent squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Two additions quality Remy and a winger and i'm satisfied. Yep. Or any decent striker that could work with/instead of Cisse and a winger Those are the only areas I think we lack bodies/quality. could do with a CB imo Now Colo's definitely staying I don't see it as a problem area. Fair enough, I just don't really want Willo back in the team at any point He's not great and if he was on the cusp of the first team I'd agree but as a fourth choice, someone who will only be called on a few times a season, he's quite capable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Two additions quality Remy and a winger and i'm satisfied. Yep. Or any decent striker that could work with/instead of Cisse and a winger Those are the only areas I think we lack bodies/quality. could do with a CB imo Now Colo's definitely staying I don't see it as a problem area. Fair enough, I just don't really want Willo back in the team at any point I'm sure most people don't but our CF pool consists of Cisse, Gouffran, Shola and Campbell and our LW pool consists of Jonas and Obertan. While our CB pool consists of Coloccini, Taylor, Yanga-Mbiwa and Williamson. You decide what is more important, its clear to me that getting some goals and width in the team should be a priority. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Fwiw as Pardew has Streete involved in first team training from now i could see him being groomed for Williamsons role in the team should he do well. Cant see us buying any CB until they have seen him working with the senior squad over pre season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Moody Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I'm looking forward to Streete coming through Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Remy and Bent would do, ideally we would get another winger. Not too fussed about CB just wish we hadn't got rid of Perch as he was a different option there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Colo, Mbiwa, Taylor and Willo are a decent 4 options to have at CB. Ideally you'd like a big dominant cb next to Colo but it's still not a bad pool of defenders compared to what we've got up front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I'm looking forward to Streete coming through I think it's an avenue that needs exploring. You've just got to hope his talent doesn't run in to a cul-de-sac like other youngsters we've had here. Though there are Plenty of signs Streete won't hit a dead end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Two additions quality Remy and a winger and i'm satisfied. Yep. Or any decent striker that could work with/instead of Cisse and a winger Those are the only areas I think we lack bodies/quality. could do with a CB imo Now Colo's definitely staying I don't see it as a problem area. Fair enough, I just don't really want Willo back in the team at any point I'm sure most people don't but our CF pool consists of Cisse, Gouffran, Shola and Campbell and our LW pool consists of Jonas and Obertan. While our CB pool consists of Coloccini, Taylor, Yanga-Mbiwa and Williamson. You decide what is more important, its clear to me that getting some goals and width in the team should be a priority. Certainly, but buying a CF/winger shouldn't negate buying anybody else. I agree completely but IF we are only buying two players i would buy a CF and LW over a CB and would be satisfied. In a ideal world i'd like CF, LW, CB and maybe a goalscoring midfielder but i would be pleased if a quality LW and CF was brought in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WashyGeordie Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Colo, Mbiwa, Taylor and Willo are a decent 4 options to have at CB. Ideally you'd like a big dominant cb next to Colo but it's still not a bad pool of defenders compared to what we've got up front. What about Good? Or is he going back out on-loan? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Colo, Mbiwa, Taylor and Willo are a decent 4 options to have at CB. Ideally you'd like a big dominant cb next to Colo but it's still not a bad pool of defenders compared to what we've got up front. What about Good? Or is he going back out on-loan? Too early for the first team. A loan will do nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
basjen Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Colo, Mbiwa, Taylor and Willo are a decent 4 options to have at CB. Ideally you'd like a big dominant cb next to Colo but it's still not a bad pool of defenders compared to what we've got up front. What about Good? Or is he going back out on-loan? Too early for the first team. A loan will do nice. Both him and Streete should be sent out on loan if we keep those four first-teamers, but I'd like to see them in CCC or at leaste League One Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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