Robbo Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2580215/Shawcross-wanted-Newcastle-Pardew-looks-bolster-defensive-options.html?ITO=socialnet-twitter-newcastlemail&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=socialnet-twitter-newcastlemail&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed Newcastle United are weighing up a summer move for Stoke City defender Ryan Shawcross. The 26-year-old has developed his game under the stewardship of manager Mark Hughes and Newcastle want to test Stoke's resolve with an offer at the end of the season. Shawcross is captain at Stoke and signed a five and a-half year contract 14 months ago. He is seen as an integral part of their plans so a deal would not be a foregone conclusion. Ronaldo status: Aroused Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I would be aroused if I thought we had a real chance. Very good defender but too expensive for our lowly club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Yeah that bit about the contract is exactly what we avoid, unfortunately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Still has four years on his contract sounds legit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Would be very, very happy with Shawcross. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I wouldn't, being physical doesn't make you a good defender just like it didn't with Samba.... he showed last season against us that he's clueless when it comes to positioning himself and Cisse took advantage. I want a physical compliment to what we have but he needs to know how to position himself, another slightly more physical version of Taylor isn't what's required. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Typical Mole garbage. Needs to know how to position himself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Would be very, very happy with Shawcross. I wouldn't at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Is Kaboul staying at Spurs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Not foreign enough for many on here. Think with colo gone he'd make a cracking partner for Mbiwa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Is Kaboul staying at Spurs? Would love him here. No chance he'd come, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Always fancied Alan Cork. Need more hairy baldies in our team to provide balance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Not foreign enough for many on here. Think with colo gone he'd make a cracking partner for Mbiwa Course he would. Everyone on here knows we need a defender with significant PL experience, leadership capabilities and physical stature. Certain posters would prefer a defender who finished 3rd in some obscure league who they've seen play once or twice. Predictable as fuck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Shawcross is exactly what we need. Huge upgrade on Williamson & Taylor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Is Kaboul staying at Spurs? Would love him here. No chance he'd come, though. Just I know that he's out of contract in the summer and wasn't sure if he was staying. Selling Taylor and Kaboul in on a free would be jizztastic for Ashley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 If Cardiff went down I'd hope we'd go for Caulker. Think Cardiff paid about £7.5 million for him in the summer though and they'll at least want to recoup that, can't see us paying it unfortunately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I agree, like. I've seen a couple of Stoke matches this season and thought he looked good on both occasions. A quick look on their message boards and they're very fond of him, too. Probably their most consistent player this season if their board is anything to go by. He's got leadership, which we're aching for, and he's physical. This is cliche-riffic, but we could do with some old school grit and leadership. Cabaye brought that, even if he was shite at tackling. On paper he sounds like a good foil for Yanga-Mbiwa. Not that we'll pay what they're after. It's daft how Shawcross and Welbeck, two English players I would really like at Newcastle, would probably cost around £25m. You can see why we look at the French market. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 If Cardiff went down I'd hope we'd go for Caulker. Think Cardiff paid about £7.5 million for him in the summer though and they'll at least want to recoup that, can't see us paying it unfortunately. Yeah i think he' be worth a punt, not really sure why spuds sold him Would like some more English players in our team, its hard to find the quality:price ratio, though its something we need to balance out if possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Areet, settle down Nigel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Shawcross is exactly what we need. Huge upgrade on Williamson & Taylor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettNUFC Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Shawcross would be massive coup. Like most have said though, no chance of it happening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDT Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Shawcross would be perfect to go alongside Mbiwa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Caulker was a good shout. He's quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 If Cardiff went down I'd hope we'd go for Caulker. Think Cardiff paid about £7.5 million for him in the summer though and they'll at least want to recoup that, can't see us paying it unfortunately. They'll want to recoup it, but may have to sell for less if they're relegated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Someone will bid the going rate like. Average Premier League teams would pay £8m for him without doubt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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