Flip Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I can only see us contemplating the idea of signing him if Colo leaves. I'd have him here in anycase, but we still need to prioritize buying a left-winger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 http://tyneandwear.sky.com/newcastleunited/article/70603/transfer-talk-douglas-world-cup-dream-could-bring-him-to-newcastle Da Silveira told Sky Tyne and Wear: "At the moment there is nothing official, we were in Europe last week and have some options. "There is interest in England, Germany, Turkey and Russia so we are going to discuss all the opportunities." A former agent of Douglas told us that his current representatives are "crazy", and asking clubs for signing-on fees in excess of £4 million. But Da Silveira says money is not everything. "His dream is to play in the Dutch national team at the World Cup in Brazil," he said. "We need to find a very good club. This is the reason we are waiting." Many of these hanger-ons will be out of the picture by July 1st if rumours are to be believed. I guess that's what everybody is waiting for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-target-douglas-seeks-4312541 Anita sought the same assurances and fell for Pardew's patter. Maybe this will be the same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 In effect he's only got Taylor and Colo ahead of him as I can see the tactical magician we call our manager using Mapou as a full-back quite a bit next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I'd play him ahead of Saylor anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 3 at the back with Santon and Debuchy as full backs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 a defence that leaked 68 goals Christ. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 In effect he's only got Taylor and Colo ahead of him as I can see the tactical magician we call our manager using Mapou as a full-back quite a bit next season. Even though he was out of position Yanga-Mbiwa was probably the best performing FB we had last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Agree with Disco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 In effect he's only got Taylor and Colo ahead of him as I can see the tactical magician we call our manager using Mapou as a full-back quite a bit next season. Even though he was out of position Yanga-Mbiwa was probably the best performing FB we had last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 If Colo stays and we bring in Douglas I'd try and cash in on Taylor as he's not going to get any better than he is and even though he had a good season last year he's not going to get any better than he is and I think with the English thing we'd be able to get a decent fee for him. Not sure where that leaves us with the current rules around home-grown players though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I think the homegrown rules would be a problem.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugoinufc Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 colo out - douglas in. Douglas wont come here being 3 or 4th choice. Is it possible that colo could stay and be 100% committed? hope so - but if not he should leave asap as said....especially because he was/is our captain...will not work imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 If Colo stays and we bring in Douglas I'd try and cash in on Taylor as he's not going to get any better than he is and even though he had a good season last year he's not going to get any better than he is and I think with the English thing we'd be able to get a decent fee for him. Not sure where that leaves us with the current rules around home-grown players though. You need some home-grown players man. Not just for the rules. I can't think of many great English sides that didn't have at least 3 English men regularly playing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Arsenal 2003-2004. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenige Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 If Colo stays and we bring in Douglas I'd try and cash in on Taylor as he's not going to get any better than he is and even though he had a good season last year he's not going to get any better than he is and I think with the English thing we'd be able to get a decent fee for him. Not sure where that leaves us with the current rules around home-grown players though. You need some home-grown players man. Not just for the rules. I can't think of many great English sides that didn't have at least 3 English men regularly playing. Arsenal's 'Invincibles' only had Campbell and Cole. Sewelly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 In effect he's only got Taylor and Colo ahead of him as I can see the tactical magician we call our manager using Mapou as a full-back quite a bit next season. Even though he was out of position Yanga-Mbiwa was probably the best performing FB we had last season. Don't disagree. However I'll be annoyed if we fail to convince Douglas he'll get games when this is likely and also that Taylor will probably miss at least half the season through injury. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 In effect he's only got Taylor and Colo ahead of him as I can see the tactical magician we call our manager using Mapou as a full-back quite a bit next season. Even though he was out of position Yanga-Mbiwa was probably the best performing FB we had last season. Don't disagree. However I'll be annoyed if we fail to convince Douglas he'll get games when this is likely and also that Taylor will probably miss at least half the season through injury. Like most players I'd suspect Douglas will back himself to get games regardless and will be more interested in the numbers on his wage slip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 If Colo stays and we bring in Douglas I'd try and cash in on Taylor as he's not going to get any better than he is and even though he had a good season last year he's not going to get any better than he is and I think with the English thing we'd be able to get a decent fee for him. Not sure where that leaves us with the current rules around home-grown players though. You need some home-grown players man. Not just for the rules. I can't think of many great English sides that didn't have at least 3 English men regularly playing. I completely agree but only if they are at the level that you require to be at. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I've not seen too much of this guy but for those who have - would a MYM/Douglas partnership work? In theory, anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I've not seen too much of this guy but for those who have - would a MYM/Douglas partnership work? In theory, anyway. Certainly. Both have pace and strength in spades, and can play a bit. Douglas brings height that Mbiwa lacks. Could form an excellent partnership for years to come imho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugoinufc Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 i hope Mbiwa will be our 1st choice CB from the first match of next season. Actually i think he should be our captain as well. He is used to this role from montpellier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Arsenal 2003-2004. okay, two. Only other good sides (i.e. that won things) I can think of is Vialli era Chelsea. And that had Wise and Le Saux. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Considering our desperate state in January, imagine if we ended up with 4 quality centre backs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Dr Rick Douglas CB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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