Deckard 13 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Shaqiri, while almost perfect in terms of age, price, ability to play in a position we're short in and potential for sell on there is no way we would get him. Players stepping up is our thing. He wouldn't step down from Bayern to Newcastle in the space of 12 months at his age. With regards to De Jong, from what I've seen I'm reasonably confident he will be good. He plays one touch football and I think if we can get players rotating around him then he will be really effective. Plus, he looks like he'll get in the box. That might mean at times we'll see Wijnaldum, Mitrovic, Him and potentially one of Ayoze/Aarons in or around the box when attacking which might mean we even score a goal or two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberts Mustache Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I maintain that we need a proper DM first of all, but I wouldn't mind him at all. I would consider us overstocked in the central midfield area now. Doubt we will see a DM unless we sell. Doubt it too, but I still feel the qualities of our CM's are too unbalanced. Either they're better in a more offensive position or they're simply not good enough. If we got in a proper DM that could tackle and close down, it would provide much needed cover for our helpless defence. Ideally Tiote could fill that roll if he were to have a decent season or even stay in the club. Right now I'm more worried about how horrid we look when we loose the ball than our lacks in offence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Why all the talk of Shaqiri all of a sudden? Isn't he on his way to Schalke? I thought he was going to Stoke? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Why all the talk of Shaqiri all of a sudden? Isn't he on his way to Schalke? I thought he was going to Stoke? Turned them down a while ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
number9shirt Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 http://sportwitness.ning.com/forum/topics/everton-and-newcastle-join-race-for-17m-star Very vague. Would be an impressive coup if correct. Start a Shaqiri thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Shaqiri, while almost perfect in terms of age, price, ability to play in a position we're short in and potential for sell on there is no way we would get him. Players stepping up is our thing. He wouldn't step down from Bayern to Newcastle in the space of 12 months at his age. With regards to De Jong, from what I've seen I'm reasonably confident he will be good. He plays one touch football and I think if we can get players rotating around him then he will be really effective. Plus, he looks like he'll get in the box. That might mean at times we'll see Wijnaldum, Mitrovic, Him and potentially one of Ayoze/Aarons in or around the box when attacking which might mean we even score a goal or two. Hmmm I think our recent recruiting would show any player there's now a renewed sense of ambition and drive at the club. Add Shaqiri and couple of defenders and we've a really intriguing team this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
henke Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 If by some miracle we sign Shaqiri I would officially start paying attention to next season. edit - and if it goes much further than that i'll have to buy the wife a season ticket. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 If by some miracle we sign Shaqiri I would officially start paying attention to next season. edit - and if it goes much further than that i'll have to buy the wife a season ticket. Don't be fucking stupid, tell they've sold out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I thought about posting the Shaqiri rumour in the Twitter thread, maybe i should have done that considering that it's from Italy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Am I the only one to think that Shaqiri is a lot more exciting than he is effective ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Think that's Shakira. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I think he'd be brilliant as the star of a team, like he is for the national side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Shaqiri and Abdennour and would be our greatest summer in an eternity. (in addition to finalizing Mbemba) In an ideal world we sign that Dutch winger fella for cheap, Shaq, and Abdennour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Shaqiri and Abdennour and would be our greatest summer in an eternity. (in addition to finalizing Mbemba) In an ideal world we sign that Dutch winger fella for cheap, Shaq, and Abdennour. This 100% Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-boss-steve-mcclaren-9710192 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Shaqiri and Abdennour and would be our greatest summer in an eternity. (in addition to finalizing Mbemba) In an ideal world we sign that Dutch winger fella for cheap, Shaq, and Abdennour. Better than Ferdinand, Ginola, Albert..................................barton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Shaqiri and Abdennour and would be our greatest summer in an eternity. (in addition to finalizing Mbemba) In an ideal world we sign that Dutch winger fella for cheap, Shaq, and Abdennour. Better than Ferdinand, Ginola, Albert..................................barton. That was an eternity ago. Another lifetime and a different football club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordiesteve710 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Shaqiri and Abdennour and would be our greatest summer in an eternity. (in addition to finalizing Mbemba) In an ideal world we sign that Dutch winger fella for cheap, Shaq, and Abdennour. Better than Ferdinand, Ginola, Albert..................................barton. That was an eternity ago. Another lifetime and a different football club. And Albert was signed in 94, not 95 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Yeah, was Hislop rather than Albert. Spent a small fortune that summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
henke Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Shaqiri and Abdennour and would be our greatest summer in an eternity. (in addition to finalizing Mbemba) In an ideal world we sign that Dutch winger fella for cheap, Shaq, and Abdennour. If that comes off I will honestly buy season tickets for me and the wife. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-boss-steve-mcclaren-9710192 Hope they are good surprises Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Shaqiri and Abdennour and would be our greatest summer in an eternity. (in addition to finalizing Mbemba) In an ideal world we sign that Dutch winger fella for cheap, Shaq, and Abdennour. http://www.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/shaq-laughing-press-conference-shaq-gifs.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-boss-steve-mcclaren-9710192 I'm a bit confused. How can signings be "off the radar" if they're targets? Do fans have a radar as well as the club? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-boss-steve-mcclaren-9710192 I'm a bit confused. How can signings be "off the radar" if they're targets? Do fans have a radar as well as the club? press radar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-boss-steve-mcclaren-9710192 I'm a bit confused. How can signings be "off the radar" if they're targets? Do fans have a radar as well as the club? Of the media. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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