Dr Venkman Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Can't wait to hear what Pardew does with this lads name Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 So did someone say this lad could play left midfield also? Possibly see Santon and him on that side during a tougher game? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Let me explain my " underwhelmed" comment, so the knitting circle can get back to important things. When I'd seen we signed someone I had hoped we'd signed someone to fill one if the glaring holes in our starting line up and not a potential for the future, on those grounds I was underwhelmed. ...and Dave taking time out to check my forum stats.....seriously!! Looks like we're getting a centre half too, mate. Also, the lack of cover in fullback positions has been a glaring hole in our squad for quite some time. He appears to be one of the most exciting prospects in the French league, so it's not really an underwhelming or wasteful move. Exactly. If anything this is a really positive buy from my perspective. If we were really being tight-arsed about it we'd have just left Santon to look after the left back slot having paid good money for him, but we are clearly looking to have more options. I'm as chuffed with this signing as Debuchy's tbh. I think width is really important. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoranBadlund Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I do wonder if Santon will be off like (I know, I know). Just seems like we're bringing in quite an established player, and he's not THAT young either. He's been a regular for his club, there was no contract issues. Time will tell I suppose He's just turned 20, man Haha, I thought he was 22/23, I'm not sure where I got that from tbh. Having to work while browsing the forum is a pain. http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTV_7ttKqU-qU6LIm9lfRnnDh2byZKrQXlb9eONpExgHV_RRQNCxJhlOURZ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Transfer confirmed by Nancy: http://www.rmcsport.fr/editorial/341280/nancy-officialise-le-depart-d-haidara-a-newcastle/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Giggs that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I do wonder if Santon will be off like (I know, I know). Just seems like we're bringing in quite an established player, and he's not THAT young either. He's been a regular for his club, there was no contract issues. Time will tell I suppose He's just turned 20, man Lad's already got a foot in the grave tbh. Wheels should start falling off within the next few years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 French bloke on Talksport has just described him as a "pure left-footed player", got good physical strength that will make him ideal in this league, good in the air, strong lad, really quick too. Really good player to fight Santon for the left-back position as he's really promising. Also thinks that the fee is excellent due to his potential. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Talksport bloke says he's strong, good in the air and super quick Beat me to it above :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 French bloke on Talksport has just described him as a "pure left-footed player", got good physical strength that will make him ideal in this league, good in the air, strong lad, really quick too. Really good player to fight Santon for the left-back position as he's really promising. Also thinks that the fee is excellent due to his potential. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Julien Laurens. http://i.imgur.com/hsyUt83.jpg Sexy man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I love how Inochi + Dave now constitutes a clique. All the best stables have 3-4 members mind. You need a big unit for protection. Need a Ron Simmons and Bradshaw too IMO. We're looking at recruiting Stifler or neesy, for the comedy angle. Go for both. The Stewart and the Apostrophe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Gone quiet on this one for today? Him and Goof tomorrow I assume. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Listening to the French journalist on TS he sounds the complete opposite in many ways to Santon... Physically very strong and ALL left foot with his right for just standing on... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 So are people thinking he's backup or Santon being converted to a left winger? tbh think this may be a great team with Haidara staying wide and Santon cutting in Debuchy Mbia Colo* Haidara Sissoko Cabaye HBA Marv Santon Gouffran/Cisse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TherealnorthernTOON Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 What has been one of Santons main issues has been end product. Can't see it helped to push him further upfield tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 So are people thinking he's backup or Santon being converted to a left winger? tbh think this may be a great team with Haidara staying wide and Santon cutting in Debuchy Mbia Colo* Haidara Sissoko Cabaye HBA Marv Santon Gouffran/Cisse No thanks. Don't want any QPR rejects. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 So are people thinking he's backup or Santon being converted to a left winger? tbh think this may be a great team with Haidara staying wide and Santon cutting in Debuchy Mbia Colo* Haidara Sissoko Cabaye HBA Marv Santon Gouffran/Cisse I've really not seen anything from Santon that suggests he's an out-n-out winger. He may be more comfortable going forward than he is defending, but that doesn't make him a winger. In short, he's not to be the next Bale I don't think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 oops on mbia lol I don't think it'll be too hard for Santon to play on the wing, his tracking back is his weakness already, he can drift into same areas and take on their defenders more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHoob Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 So are people thinking he's backup or Santon being converted to a left winger? tbh think this may be a great team with Haidara staying wide and Santon cutting in Debuchy Mbia Colo* Haidara Sissoko Cabaye HBA Marv Santon Gouffran/Cisse I've really not seen anything from Santon that suggests he's an out-n-out winger. He may be more comfortable going forward than he is defending, but that doesn't make him a winger. In short, he's not to be the next Bale I don't think. This. Don't think i'd want to see Santon play regularly on the wing unless his end product greatly improves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 If this lad signs can we make him a song to the tune of Sussudio by Phil Collins? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Leaving this one till the morning? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Leaving this one till the morning? This and Gouffran. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WashyGeordie Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Leaving this one till the morning? Double signing aswell hopefully! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ItalianMagpie Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 So are people thinking he's backup or Santon being converted to a left winger? tbh think this may be a great team with Haidara staying wide and Santon cutting in Debuchy Mbia Colo* Haidara Sissoko Cabaye HBA Marv Santon Gouffran/Cisse I've really not seen anything from Santon that suggests he's an out-n-out winger. He may be more comfortable going forward than he is defending, but that doesn't make him a winger. In short, he's not to be the next Bale I don't think. Plus, he's not left footed. A left wing who can't use his left foot is a joke. More or less like Jonas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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