Skirge Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Benfica duo Luisao and Nelson are reportedly on Newcastle United's summer shopping list. Glenn Roeder is determined to transform The Magpies into a team capable of challenging for honours and has outlined the need to strengthen his squad. He took in Portugal's game with Belgium on Saturday, while other members of staff watched several other Euro 2008 qualifiers over the weekend. Reports have suggested that Luisao and Nelson, who were not involved in internationals at the weekend, are on Newcastle's radar. Kenny Shepherd, son of Magpies chairman Freddy, confirmed the pair are on the shopping list, but played down talk the defenders are prime targets of Roeder. "They are two of many names, but at the moment there is nothing concrete," Shepherd told Portuguese daily O Jogo. "At the end of the season, we will see." Luisao is a powerful centre-half, who is a Brazil international, while Nelson is capable of playing in either full-back position. Nelson scored a stunning goal at Old Trafford earlier in the season as Benfica lost 3-1 to Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League. Defence is an area Roeder is looking to strengthen in the summer and he is confident of having the funds available to inject extra quality into his squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Know pretty much nothing about Nelson but Luisao has looked good on the few occasions I have seen him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 That goal by Nelson was quality, don't know anything else about him though. Luisao has always come across as a good defender like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Know pretty much nothing about Nelson but Luisao has looked good on the few occasions I have seen him. this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Benfica duo Luisao and Nelson are reportedly on Newcastle United's summer shopping list. Glenn Roeder is determined to transform The Magpies into a team capable of challenging for honours and has outlined the need to strengthen his squad. He took in Portugal's game with Belgium on Saturday, while other members of staff watched several other Euro 2008 qualifiers over the weekend. Reports have suggested that Luisao and Nelson, who were not involved in internationals at the weekend, are on Newcastle's radar. Kenny Shepherd, son of Magpies chairman Freddy, confirmed the pair are on the shopping list, but played down talk the defenders are prime targets of Roeder. "They are two of many names, but at the moment there is nothing concrete," Shepherd told Portuguese daily O Jogo. "At the end of the season, we will see." Luisao is a powerful centre-half, who is a Brazil international, while Nelson is capable of playing in either full-back position. Nelson scored a stunning goal at Old Trafford earlier in the season as Benfica lost 3-1 to Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League. Defence is an area Roeder is looking to strengthen in the summer and he is confident of having the funds available to inject extra quality into his squad. Not very clever alerting other clubs to our interest. I thought Roeder was all smoke and mirrors these days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Benfica duo Luisao and Nelson are reportedly on Newcastle United's summer shopping list. Glenn Roeder is determined to transform The Magpies into a team capable of challenging for honours and has outlined the need to strengthen his squad. He took in Portugal's game with Belgium on Saturday, while other members of staff watched several other Euro 2008 qualifiers over the weekend. Reports have suggested that Luisao and Nelson, who were not involved in internationals at the weekend, are on Newcastle's radar. Kenny Shepherd, son of Magpies chairman Freddy, confirmed the pair are on the shopping list, but played down talk the defenders are prime targets of Roeder. "They are two of many names, but at the moment there is nothing concrete," Shepherd told Portuguese daily O Jogo. "At the end of the season, we will see." Luisao is a powerful centre-half, who is a Brazil international, while Nelson is capable of playing in either full-back position. Nelson scored a stunning goal at Old Trafford earlier in the season as Benfica lost 3-1 to Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League. Defence is an area Roeder is looking to strengthen in the summer and he is confident of having the funds available to inject extra quality into his squad. Not very clever alerting other clubs to our interest. I thought Roeder was all smoke and mirrors these days. He is, this is just a double cross to throw you off. Nelson would give us a great attacking full-back, he gets up and down the wings brilliantly. Not sure what he's like defensively though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Verlaine Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Benfica duo Luisao and Nelson are reportedly on Newcastle United's summer shopping list. Glenn Roeder is determined to transform The Magpies into a team capable of challenging for honours and has outlined the need to strengthen his squad. He took in Portugal's game with Belgium on Saturday, while other members of staff watched several other Euro 2008 qualifiers over the weekend. Reports have suggested that Luisao and Nelson, who were not involved in internationals at the weekend, are on Newcastle's radar. Kenny Shepherd, son of Magpies chairman Freddy, confirmed the pair are on the shopping list, but played down talk the defenders are prime targets of Roeder. "They are two of many names, but at the moment there is nothing concrete," Shepherd told Portuguese daily O Jogo. "At the end of the season, we will see." Luisao is a powerful centre-half, who is a Brazil international, while Nelson is capable of playing in either full-back position. Nelson scored a stunning goal at Old Trafford earlier in the season as Benfica lost 3-1 to Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League. Defence is an area Roeder is looking to strengthen in the summer and he is confident of having the funds available to inject extra quality into his squad. Not very clever alerting other clubs to our interest. I thought Roeder was all smoke and mirrors these days. He is, this is just a double cross to throw you off. Nelson would give us a great attacking full-back, he gets up and down the wings brilliantly. Not sure what he's like defensively though. I've heard the same about Rat, too. It'll be nice to have a couple of attack-minded (with the necessary quality) full-backs. Here's hoping! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eltsacwen Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Nelson is crap. A younger version of Baba and Carr. We will be robbed if we buy him for £4 mill. If seemed to me that the Benfica-supporterst didn't like him too much when I saw Benfica - Leiria in Lisbon two week ago. He isn't the strongest. Ok pace. But lacked confidence..(maybe because the crowd where against him).. His crossing was terrible. And I don't thing his defending is good enough for any Premiership-club. He will be nothing in a lesser team than Benfica. And 0 in a team like Newcastle with no clear style of football Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stozo Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Benfica duo Luisao and Nelson are reportedly on Newcastle United's summer shopping list. Glenn Roeder is determined to transform The Magpies into a team capable of challenging for honours and has outlined the need to strengthen his squad. He took in Portugal's game with Belgium on Saturday, while other members of staff watched several other Euro 2008 qualifiers over the weekend. Reports have suggested that Luisao and Nelson, who were not involved in internationals at the weekend, are on Newcastle's radar. Kenny Shepherd, son of Magpies chairman Freddy, confirmed the pair are on the shopping list, but played down talk the defenders are prime targets of Roeder. "They are two of many names, but at the moment there is nothing concrete," Shepherd told Portuguese daily O Jogo. "At the end of the season, we will see." Luisao is a powerful centre-half, who is a Brazil international, while Nelson is capable of playing in either full-back position. Nelson scored a stunning goal at Old Trafford earlier in the season as Benfica lost 3-1 to Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League. Defence is an area Roeder is looking to strengthen in the summer and he is confident of having the funds available to inject extra quality into his squad. Link? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Roeder will say its not true in the slightest and we have not get either of those players on our list of targets.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shido Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Luisao is a beast i love him! Reminds of gooch a bit (now gooch is bald) as both are massive....Luisao far better tho imo based on what i've seen on the both of them. Luisao would cost a bomb load i think..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stozo Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Has anyone else noticed the quotes are from Kenny Shepherd, not Fred or Bruce. He has no role in running the club and should keep his mouth shut on club matters like this. To be fair to Gleen and Freddie I bet niether of them are happy he's opened his gob about this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwegian-Geordie Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Luisao would be great! I don't know much about Nelson, but i think I have heard about him before. But I have heard some bad things about him. Like someone said further up in this thread, he is like a younger Babayaro. Afraid e might be a flop! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Luisao - big, chunky, no nonsense. Only ever heard good things about him, and saw him vs Man Utd and had a very good game. Regular in the heart of Brazil's defense n'all, so can't be that bad! No nowt about Nelson. As far as wing-back goes, i beg that we go for someone proven with known quality, no more gambles for goodness sake. Get it right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Luisao - big, chunky, no nonsense. Only ever heard good things about him, and saw him vs Man Utd and had a very good game. Regular in the heart of Brazil's defense n'all, so can't be that bad! No nowt about Nelson. As far as wing-back goes, i beg that we go for someone proven with known quality, no more gambles for goodness sake. Get it right. Yep, if we are going to bother sorting it out we need to do it properly! Whens the last time we had a quality regular full back? I loved Bernard when he was here but even he was suspect in his positioning! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Going to be controversial here, but Domi? Thought he was a very good full-back when he played for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PM Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Going to be controversial here, but Domi? Thought he was a very good full-back when he played for us. Have to say I agree for the most part of his time here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Lol Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Rocha sounded out Luisao to reform their Benfica partnership at Spurs. Indication was that he wanted a) a CL team that b) played in Spain. That's not saying that nothing could happen but not confident. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Nelson is crap. A younger version of Baba and Carr. We will be robbed if we buy him for £4 mill. If seemed to me that the Benfica-supporterst didn't like him too much when I saw Benfica - Leiria in Lisbon two week ago. He isn't the strongest. Ok pace. But lacked confidence..(maybe because the crowd where against him).. His crossing was terrible. And I don't thing his defending is good enough for any Premiership-club. He will be nothing in a lesser team than Benfica. And 0 in a team like Newcastle with no clear style of football Probably the best opinion on here since someone has actually seen him play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Luisao is a brilliant defender,just what we need here While Nelson is also decent..saw him a couple of times in the champs league and looks solid.. I'll be more then happy to see both playing here.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Rocha sounded out Luisao to reform their Benfica partnership at Spurs. Indication was that he wanted a) a CL team that b) played in Spain. That's not saying that nothing could happen but not confident. Not being funny but it seems EVERY player Newcastle are linked with have been "sounded out" by Spurs in some way. In regards to Domi, I agree just a shame his head went! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Hows that Rocha fella got on? Agree with Nut btw, I always rated Domi as a full back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Rocha sounded out Luisao to reform their Benfica partnership at Spurs. Indication was that he wanted a) a CL team that b) played in Spain. That's not saying that nothing could happen but not confident. Not being funny but it seems EVERY player Newcastle are linked with have been "sounded out" by Spurs in some way. In regards to Domi, I agree just a shame his head went! What do you expect from someone who talks constantly from their arse? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Verlaine Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Rocha sounded out Luisao to reform their Benfica partnership at Spurs. Indication was that he wanted a) a CL team that b) played in Spain. That's not saying that nothing could happen but not confident. ITKITKTITKTITITKKTDAFDGSHN Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Rocha sounded out Luisao to reform their Benfica partnership at Spurs. Indication was that he wanted a) a CL team that b) played in Spain. That's not saying that nothing could happen but not confident. ITKITKTITKTITITKKTDAFDGSHN Spot on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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