littlelunchbox Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Given that Douglas would challenge our first choice and Mariappa would slot behind them I'd want Douglas. I don't ever like buying backup players unless it's a veteran goalkeeper. It's just asking for trouble. who says mariappa can't become a first choice? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 United are staying cool in the last few days of the transfer window, although it is understood that a third offer for Watford centre-back Adrian Mariappa has been rejected. The Hornets are holding out for £4m for the player and, while Swansea City boss Brendan Rogers is keen on the defender having bossed him while in charge at Watford, another of Mariappa’s ex-managers in Malky Mackay – of Carling Cup finalists Cardiff City – is also prepared to take him to Wales. However, Newcastle – who had Mariappa watched by John Carver and Steve Stone during his side’s 1-0 FA Cup fourth round defeat by Spurs last night – are at ease with the situation and will not spend beyond their budget. This is largely down to the fact that potential plans are in place to bring defensive target Douglas of FC Twente to Tyneside next summer. Newcastle have also expressed an interest in Ajax captain Jan Vertonghen, but the Belgian is thought to be holding out for a bigger club according to those close to the 24-year-old. http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2012/01/28/newcastle-rivals-join-race-for-wilfried-zaha-72703-30215055/2/#ixzz1klKCpH4G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Given that Douglas would challenge our first choice and Mariappa would slot behind them I'd want Douglas. I don't ever like buying backup players unless it's a veteran goalkeeper. It's just asking for trouble. I sort of agree, you should always look at improving your XI and using your demoted players as back-up, but in midfield and attack we really need players to come in who can play 2nd fiddle. We aren't going to get better than we currently have but the back-up is piss poor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Don't like the idea of this guy for 4mill. I'd rather we just bought an under 21 international, who could try and break into the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Maybe we can sneak in talks with Dunk today.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Maybe we can sneak in talks with Dunk today.... He might be going to jail. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Think we will push this one to go through at the last minute for 3.5m, then balls something up and get no-one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToonZA Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 was quiet i thought so not the best game to judge him. nosworthy was much more involved, which is probably tactical. mariappa on the other hand tended to drop back rather than attack the ball or mark closely, which would be ideal for us playing a high line as he can cover in behind. Yeah remember Nosworthy, but not gonna say where from IMO Nosworthy's in the bottom ten worst CB's to have graced the PL. Relies on brute strength and mis-timed tackles. Looks more like a boxer than a footballer. If Mariappa can control him and the defensive line then I say go for it. Other than Colo, our other defenders are incapable of controlling our defence hence we struggle badly when he is not available. A backup to Colo in that regard is just what we need. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shaun Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Think we will push this one to go through at the last minute for 3.5m, then balls something up and get no-one. Noone is a decent player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_F Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 So the third bid was £2.25 mill according to the Sunday Sun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4095388/Transfer-news-Arsene-Wenger-set-for-Adrian-Mariappa-bid.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4095388/Transfer-news-Arsene-Wenger-set-for-Adrian-Mariappa-bid.html meh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4095388/Transfer-news-Arsene-Wenger-set-for-Adrian-Mariappa-bid.html We're the only team in the premier league with any scouts. Everyone else just follows our guys around and waits to see what players we're bidding for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 That picture is Troy Deeney. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 That picture is Troy Deeney. The Sun being racist? Expect Liverpool fans to end the boycott soon.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 It will be him or no one for us like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I have a feeling we'll get this lad on deadline day..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Every time I see this guy's name I get "Mariappa, Marriappa, Mariappa, Bo!" in my head, like that Ayia Napa thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chubby Jason Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Every time I see this guy's name I get "Mariappa, Marriappa, Mariappa, Bo!" in my head, like that Ayia Napa thing. you sick bigot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Looked good against Spurs i thought. Bit small mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Watford resigned to losing him now, us, Wigan and Arsenal all in for him and they're sure someone will get it done before tomorrow night. Where you heard this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Every time I see this guy's name I get "Mariappa, Marriappa, Mariappa, Bo!" in my head, like that Ayia Napa thing. you sick bigot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Newcastle United close in on Adrian Mariappa ChronicleLive - 20 minutes ago by Lee Ryder, Evening Chronicle NEWCASTLE United were hoping to tie up a deal for Adrian Mariappa ahead of tonight's transfer deadline. http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2012/01/31/newcastle-united-close-in-on-adrian-mariappa-72703-30231937/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 SSN saying Wigan just had bid rejected Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie jamie Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 This is going to be a long day seems alot of players we have been strongly linked with could easily end up at other clubs zaha, morisson and now mariappa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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