54 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Would be very surprised: NUFC 360 @NUFC360 17m17 minutes ago Bulgarian news outlet Gong claim #NUFC are in initial talks to sign Dimitar Berbatov. In what sense surprised ? If Rafa wants a large squad he would certainly cover us for league cup games and would provide knowledge to younger players whilst also been an option that will rarely be touched on the bench. Having said all the I dont think he'll sign. Isn't he a lifelong Newcastle fan as well? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonTastic Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Yeah I believe so Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Would be very surprised: NUFC 360 @NUFC360 17m17 minutes ago Bulgarian news outlet Gong claim #NUFC are in initial talks to sign Dimitar Berbatov. In what sense surprised ? If Rafa wants a large squad he would certainly cover us for league cup games and would provide knowledge to younger players whilst also been an option that will rarely be touched on the bench. Having said all the I dont think he'll sign. Isn't he a lifelong Newcastle fan as well? Apparently he got bought an Newcastle shirt for his 18th or so birthday as he loved Big Al, that's it really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Would be pretty sweet to have him play in that number 10 role, but I doubt Rafa would want him, as his work rate defensively doesn't gel with Rafa's philosophy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Wouldn't think twice about signing Berbatov like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-421 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Scored 2 past Jamie Theakston last month. Still got it!! hehe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 He is about 3-4 years past it now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Not convinced about berbatov. Who's ever mentioned getting rid of Mbemba? Don't think anyone wants rid. Just naming players that will likely have suitors and have been linked away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Think Rafa rates Mbemba pretty highly, and no one will offer that much for him which i'm very happy about because he's very talented and has a great future ahead of him, especially under Rafa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Have to admit that I'd love Berba here, even though I highly doubt he'd be very useful for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Two strikers who like us because of Shearer. His lasting legacy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 https://twitter.com/ChinoNazz/status/748555933362626560 Just saw this. Colo away? Seems a legit account Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 https://twitter.com/ChinoNazz/status/748555933362626560 Just saw this. Colo away? Seems a legit account Hope it's right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maze Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 http://www.themag.co.uk/2016/06/coloccini-agrees-move-san-lorenzo-reports-newcastle-united/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Aarons just tweeted a photo with Bolasie, and all the comments are. "Don't you fucking dare go to Palace as well" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Theses new signings are Graham Carr. Gayle & Ritchie the goalie, I just don't believe Raffa could have seen enough of Gayle or Ritchie to know anything more than even the average football fan. I'm not saying they are bad signings, we will have to wait and see, but I don't think they're Raffa identified, and I'm still thinking Raffa is not 100% in total control. Time will tell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I don't think it's a given that Rafa hasn't seen them, but Carr is still here for a reason, so I'd agree that there's little chance Rafa is "100%" in control. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 In one of the many stories we've read about Rafa one said he has a database of 17,000+ players and a lot of football contacts. He also watches a lot of football. I'm certain he'll know a lot about the players we've signed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty66 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 No way would rafa be signing players he doesn't know about imo. It's just not him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Rafa not heard of them? Fucking howay man. Have a word. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Crazy talk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 No way would rafa be signing players he doesn't know about imo. It's just not him. He joined us with 10 games left of a Season? Before that he had been off managing abroad, what could he have actually seen of either Ritchie or Gayle, Ritchie only recently playing Prem footy, Gayle hardly playing any Prem footy this season. You think he scouted Ritchie in the championship? Behave cause Carr's behind the pair, maybe the scouted evidence is enough though to justify Raffa agreeing they will work in the championship. You can't be that naive. Sorry if that sounds cuntish Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 It's not a problem if we're going off Carr's recommendations, as long as Rafa gets the final say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 No way would rafa be signing players he doesn't know about imo. It's just not him. He joined us with 10 games left of a Season? Before that he had been off managing abroad, what could he have actually seen of either Ritchie or Gayle, Ritchie only recently playing Prem footy, Gayle hardly playing any Prem footy this season. You think he scouted Ritchie in the championship? Behave cause Carr's behind the pair, maybe the scouted evidence is enough though to justify Raffa agreeing they will work in the championship. You can't be that naive. Sorry if that sounds cuntish Not cuntish, just moronic. You clearly haven't read a thing about Rafa or his player databases. Still, the good thing about being completely wrong is that you still have a chance to educate yourself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 No way would rafa be signing players he doesn't know about imo. It's just not him. He joined us with 10 games left of a Season? Before that he had been off managing abroad, what could he have actually seen of either Ritchie or Gayle, Ritchie only recently playing Prem footy, Gayle hardly playing any Prem footy this season. You think he scouted Ritchie in the championship? Behave cause Carr's behind the pair, maybe the scouted evidence is enough though to justify Raffa agreeing they will work in the championship. You can't be that naive. Sorry if that sounds cuntish Not cuntish, just moronic. You clearly haven't read a thing about Rafa or his player databases. Still, the good thing about being completely wrong is that you still have a chance to educate yourself. So top of his database was Ritchie & Gayle. Ok genius. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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