mrmojorisin75 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 that panda Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Jepsen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 http://www.journallive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2012/12/31/61634-32519059/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Debuch man It's unreal how much he will improve our attacking play straight away, doubling up Ben Arfa on the right. I'm sure he'll prove to be an improvement in defence too but that might take a little time as he adjusts to the more frantic nature of the games.. especially if he has to play next to Williamson. As for M'Vila, he seems to even surpass Tiote's decline.. who I'm very disappointed with btw. The staff haven't done a good job handling his mentality. His decisions on the pitch indicate that he has forgotten his role, not necessary on the pitch, but for the team. He must always be the reliable option for his team mates, not the most wild and unpredictable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthyaddiction Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 The article says we've lost interest in Douglas due to poor form this year. I thought someone on here said he's been excellent? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Debuch man It's unreal how much he will improve our attacking play straight away, doubling up Ben Arfa on the right. I'm sure he'll prove to be an improvement in defence too but that might take a little time as he adjusts to the more frantic nature of the games.. especially if he has to play next to Williamson. As for M'Vila, he seems to even surpass Tiote's decline.. who I'm very disappointed with btw. The staff haven't done a good job handling his mentality. His decisions on the pitch indicate that he has forgotten his role, not necessary on the pitch, but for the team. He must always be the reliable option for his team mates, not the most wild and unpredictable. We don't need to improve our attacking play though, we've just scored goals for fun against 2 of the top teams in the league. It's our defensive play that needs improving. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SweMatt Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Debuchy -- Colo -- New CB -- Santon Is a back four I would be quite happy with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 The Tiote to Man U rubbish is still being peddled? Just stop it, mate. At the time you (and many others) looked daft. Now you look stark raving bonkers. Tiote's frankly a lucky boy to be at a club like ours, and we're the best it'll ever get for him. Time will tell...you can be sure I'll remind you if he does move.! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil K Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Remember when the first we knew about a player was when he signed ? Shearer signed like that. So this is all mummery. PR crap. I'll believe it when it happens (as if) They're asking the same now as last year aren't they ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Remember when the first we knew about a player was when he signed ? Shearer signed like that. So this is all mummery. PR crap. I'll believe it when it happens (as if) They're asking the same now as last year aren't they ? Er, mate, I think it's done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Phil. Did someone piss on your chips this Christmas. You're acting a right miserable get. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Fee is agreed, he's coming into the country on Wednesday for talks and a medical. It's quite different to the summer, we didn't achieve any of these things in the summer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 It also hasn't been laughed off by Michel Seydoux which happened every time we got positive news in the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Enjoy how that splendid Phil K observation totally glosses over the Marveaux deal, for one, and just the fact that the example goes back over 16 years Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Fee is agreed, he's coming into the country on Wednesday for talks and a medical. It's quite different to the summer, we didn't achieve any of these things in the summer Has it been confirmed anywhere? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Might take a bit of time to settle in like any player but has to be an immediate upgrade on Simpson right from the off. From what I've seen looks solid in defence with good pace but it's his football skills, neat passing and ability to attack/cross which stand out. Having someone like that on the right completely changes the dynamic of the team because an opposing team immediately has something else to think about in defence. Teams just back off from Simpson because he can't go past players and can't cross for shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Fee is agreed, he's coming into the country on Wednesday for talks and a medical. It's quite different to the summer, we didn't achieve any of these things in the summer Has it been confirmed anywhere? No. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 The thought of the right back trying to play football is mouthwatering. I think I will cry if it turns out he can't cross. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 http://frenchfootballweekly.com/2012/12/31/mathieu-debuchy-newcastle-united-finally-get-their-man/ All good things must come to an end. Nineteen years after signing a youth contract at Lille from local club Fretin, the time has come for Mathieu Debuchy to leave his boyhood club and swap northern France for the North-East of England. The 27-year old joins up with good friend and former teammate Yohan Cabaye at Newcastle United for what looks like a bargain at £5 million. Rumours of a move to England played out all through the summer after a successful showing at Euro 2012. Debuchy’s stock had never been higher, impressing against England in the opening game of the tournament it looked like the right-back was ready to take full advantage of Bacary Sagna’s injury and raise his profile on the big stage. It was clear that the player wanted to take the next step in his career but Lille boss Rudi Garcia was determined to dig in his heels and keep the player for another 12 months. Young right-back Djibril Sidibe moved from Troyes for just over €2 million and the rumours increased that his signing would give Debuchy the green light to join the French contingent at Newcastle. Lille asking price of around €10 million didn’t quite match Newcastle’s valuation and the move stuttered never really edging towards a conclusion. In the end Debuchy resigned himself to another 12 months in France and his move would have to wait. Then after a disastrous Champions League performance from Les Dogues things started to change at the club, changes that sparked Debuchy’s hasty exit. Lille’s number 1 and France’s third choice goalkeeper Mickael Landreau ended his contract at the club and left without even waiting for the transfer window to open. A former member of Garcia’s group of elders, his position at the club had deteriorated and was no longer looked upon as an important influence at the club. The same it seems has happened to Debuchy. Only last week he was quoted in French newspaper l’Equipe stating he wouldn’t leave in the January window: “The sport situation is not very good at the club now, but I don’t have real desire to leave in January and abandon my team. “I would like to end the season here, even if things could happen quickly. “No one at Lille has told me ‘you have to leave in January because we have money trouble’, but if an offer comes along and it would satisfy everyone…” “I have not changed my mind in six months about England and Newcastle.” Nine days later a deal has been agreed by both clubs and the player will travel to England this week for a medical. The fee agreed is the same price Newcastle offered in the summer, so what’s happened to push this through in the January sales? The club will never admit it publicly but Debuchy should have been sold in the summer. Playing the best football of his career, helped Lille win the double in 2011, then finish 3rd in 2012. His valuation at 27 years old would never get any higher. Waiting for 12 months to let the player go would only see his price go down. To any Lille fan watching the right-backs performances this season it was clear his mind wasn’t in Lille. The player wanted to move, was forced to stay, injury meant he started the season late after the European Championships, this was not the player that had been outstanding for two seasons. Rudi Garcia had hoped that Debuchy’s dedication to his club would outweigh his desire to leave France. After 19 years of unquestionable service to the club it’s not surprising that Debuchy’s mind wandered and the performances at times have lacked the same energy and desire that used to be a constant in the “Bionic Man’s” game. He no longer looked like an indespensible member of the team. The fans have not shown any ill feelings towards Debuchy, born and bred 7 miles from the new Grand Stade Lille Metropole, Debuchy is a one of them, and always will be. Now it is up to the player to put the last four months behind him and get back to doing what he does best. When he is playing to his best there are very few players that can match Debuchy’s desire to attack down the flanks but also work his socks off to fulfill his defensive duties. Debuchy broke into the first team in 2004 making his debut against Metz. Starting his career as a defensive midfielder he was then moved to the wing by Claude Puel . A knee injury halted his progress but he would come back better than ever. By 2008 Rudi Garcia was in charge and after Mathieu Chalme and Stephane Lichtsteiner left the club the new manager made the decision to try his hard-working midfielder at right-back. After initial skepticism the move was a great success. Once he adapted to his defensive duties his desire to break forward and the natural attacking instincts that came from playing in midfield made him an exciting option down the flank. When given a license to push forward Debuchy is a very dangerous asset. Two goals and three assists during Lille’s title winning run showed what he was capable of and then last season he was superb scoring five goals and at times as crucial to Lille’s game-plan as Eden Hazard. The balance of the Championship team was perfect. Debuchy was allowed to attack in the knowledge that the midfield trio of Yohan Cabaye, Rio Mavuba and Florent Balmont were there to cover him. This season with Mavuba and Balmont two years older and Cabaye now a distant memory the protection for the full-back has lacked at times and Lille’s high-line has been punished. Now at Newcastle, Debuchy will be able to reignite his role beside Cabaye, with Cheik Tiote and Vurnon Anita adding further protection. There is no doubting Debuchy’s ability in being able to make the jump the Premier League. He will be hungry and determined to show that he deserved the move four months ago and the performances at Euro 2012 were no flash in the pan. Lille are losing a player that has been an integral part of the first team for the best part of a decade, a player that has been one of the first names on Rudi Garcia’s team-sheet for the past five seasons and a player that the fans will dearly miss. Newcastle United are getting a player that will not only bring a dedication and desire to always work hard for his team but a excellent defender that is always willing to attack at the faintest hint of opportunity. If Alan Pardew gives Debuchy the freedom to push forward and provide a presence in the final third then there is no doubt Newcastle have signed an excellent player, and at £5 million, a bargain. Merci beaucoup Monsieur Debuchy. Au revoir. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Fee is agreed, he's coming into the country on Wednesday for talks and a medical. It's quite different to the summer, we didn't achieve any of these things in the summer Has it been confirmed anywhere? No. So it's quite similar to the summer then, lots of talk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Fee is agreed, he's coming into the country on Wednesday for talks and a medical. It's quite different to the summer, we didn't achieve any of these things in the summer Has it been confirmed anywhere? Practically every media in France( including local Lille press) as well as Press Association over here as well as the usual culprits. It's done, well as far as fee being agreed anyway. It's nothing like the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS0zRTfj1L4zE_Wj-MehMpgqUddo0Gy4tFYAtdf7ajWCcKLYm3g8cS3hVfe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Officially signed. Confirmed by Joey Barton on Twitter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 http://frenchfootballweekly.com/2012/12/31/mathieu-debuchy-newcastle-united-finally-get-their-man/ ... Newcastle United are getting a player that will not only bring a dedication and desire to always work hard for his team but a excellent defender that is always willing to attack at the faintest hint of opportunity. If Alan Pardew gives Debuchy the freedom to push forward and provide a presence in the final third then there is no doubt Newcastle have signed an excellent player, and at £5 million, a bargain. ... Oh man, I hope so. Expectations seem pretty high for the lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Officially signed. Confirmed by Joey Barton on Twitter. Joseph Barton @Joey7Barton Debuchy has signed for Newcastle. He was good for Lille when we played them. Very attacking. Be interesting to see how he goes... #Nufc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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