lovejoy Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 its on the back page of the boro local paper that he has signed for us apparently? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 If Boro lose Yakubu as well, I'm throwing a few quid on them going down. For a crap team to lose a 30 goal strike pairing would be a nightmare for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 As god as Viduka was last year he still didn't look in great condition. Can you imagine whathe will be like if he buys into Sam's fitness and dietary regime? Would make what seems like a decent move even better. I must say if Roeder was still here and he made this move, I can't say I would have been as pleased about it. Big Sam's history of getting the best out of the aged is second to none. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DavB93 Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Really don't think Viduka is the way forward...I know he's free but still got my reservations about him. Hope I'm proved wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 its on the back page of the boro local paper that he has signed for us apparently? http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/borofc/news/tm_headline=magpies-closing-on-duke%26method=full%26objectid=19224875%26siteid=109975-name_page.html Magpies closing on DukeMay 31 2007 by Carol Ward, Evening Gazette NEWCASTLE United were today closing in on Boro star striker Mark Viduka. The word from St James’ Park is that the Magpies are confident of completing the free transfer signing of the Aussie within days. Viduka is currently in Australia but Newcastle sources say that the 31-year-old has verbally committed himself to moving to Tyneside. New Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce has not yet been given a budget for big money signings, but free transfer signings of Viduka and Bolton defender Tal Ben Haim appeal to the board. The Magpies are currently in the middle of a potential takeover and no transfer money is likely to be released for some time. But if Newcastle can tie up the signings of Viduka and Ben Haim in the near future then it will appease their fans and probably give season ticket sales a boost. So far the Geordie fans have been slow to take up season ticket renewals. Newcastle have a wage structure which would easily accommodate giving Viduka a huge salary hike, and there is a belief on Teesside that the player will accept the highest possible offer to secure a future for his family. In addition, he would not have to move from his home in North Yorkshire if he signs for the Magpies. The potential loss of Viduka will not come as a surprise to Gareth Southgate, though it will be a major disappointment. Southgate has done everything he can to try to convince the player to stay, and has been in regular contact by phone since Viduka flew out to Australia. If Viduka goes it will create a massive hole in the Boro attack. Viduka scored 19 goals last season and is a vital part of Boro’s pattern of play. The loss of Viduka could well lead to Southgate turning his attentions to Diomansy Kamara at West Bromwich. However, the Baggies’ likely high asking price, and the fact that AS Roma are also apparently interested in the player, creates the belief that Kamara will not end up on Teesside. Southgate has already spent £7m to bring Jonathan Woodgate to the Riverside on a permanent deal, and does not have an open cheque book. The manager has been spreading his net far and wide, and recently failed in a bid to sign Luke Varney from Crewe, who opted to join Charlton Athletic instead. Now he has been linked with Oldham Athletic's Chris Porter, who top scored with 23 goals last season. The 23-year-old has so far declined to sign a contract extension at Boundary Park and could sign for another club, though there would be a fee involved as he is under the age of 24. While Boro may lose Viduka, Stuart Parnaby is also talking to other clubs after rejecting a new contract extension on Teesside. The defender has attracted interest from newly promoted Birmingham City, who have been previously linked with interest in George Boateng. There was good news today for Dong-Gook Lee, who is back in the South Korea squad for a friendly against Holland this weekend. The Boro striker will be hoping to play some part in the match and keep his place in the squad for the Asian Cup games, which start in July. Meanwhile Dutch club AZ Alkmaar have announced they will be playing a friendly against Boro at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday, August 4. It is the only home friendly revealed so far. Boro drew 0-0 in a group game in Alkmaar on their way to the 2006 UEFA Cup Final. The Dutch side are also due to play Hartlepool in a friendly three days earlier. Boro have confirmed they will play friendly fixtures against top German sides Schalke O4 and Hertha Berlin during a pre-season trip to Austria in July. Southgate’s side will meet Bundesliga runners-up Schalke in their opening pre-season friendly on Friday, July 13. They will then meet Hertha, who finished tenth in last season’s Bundesliga, on Tuesday, July 17. Both games will take place in Austria, where Boro will be based for a week’s training camp. Venues and kick-off times will be confirmed in the near future. Boro XI line-ups will later play friendly fixtures at Burnley on Saturday, July 21 (3pm), Darlington on Tuesday, July 24 (7.30pm), Hibernian on Saturday, July 28 (3pm) and Carlisle on Tuesday, July 31 (7.45pm). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/borofc/news/tm_headline=magpies-closing-on-duke%26method=full%26objectid=19224875%26siteid=109975-name_page.html Did you read the bit about season ticket renewals? But if Newcastle can tie up the signings of Viduka and Ben Haim in the near future then it will appease their fans and probably give season ticket sales a boost. So far the Geordie fans have been slow to take up season ticket renewals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 As god as Viduka was last year he still didn't look in great condition. Can you imagine whathe will be like if he buys into Sam's fitness and dietary regime? Would make what seems like a decent move even better. I must say if Roeder was still here and he made this move, I can't say I would have been as pleased about it. Big Sam's history of getting the best out of the aged is second to none. Does his condition really matter? Tevez isn't exactly the fittest, Ronaldo always looked podgy as well. If he gets us 15 goals next season, I could care less if he was 12 stone or 22 stone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 As god as Viduka was last year he still didn't look in great condition. Can you imagine whathe will be like if he buys into Sam's fitness and dietary regime? Would make what seems like a decent move even better. I must say if Roeder was still here and he made this move, I can't say I would have been as pleased about it. Big Sam's history of getting the best out of the aged is second to none. Who's to say he is unfit ffs? He's a chunky fella, always has been. And last season, he certainly wasn't the 'fat lazy bastard' that everyone claimed to be. He's a stocky fella and that's what his game is based on - he is a big striker and plays like one. He's absolutely fantastic with his back to goal, holding up the ball, and bringing other players into the game - and we haven't had that for about three seasons, because Shearer couldn't do it anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 now on icnewcastle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Calm down people, Kaka was making a positive point!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Will be good to have a striker who doesn't get bullied off the ball anymore as well. Basically, he's been what we've been missing since the Shearer of 2004. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Calm down people, Kaka was making a positive point!! That's what I thought Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Will be good to have a striker who doesn't get bullied off the ball anymore as well. Basically, he's been what we've been missing since the Shearer of 2004. Spot on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Calm down people, Kaka was making a positive point!! Force of habit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Calm down people, Kaka was making a positive point!! Yeah I know that, but even if his "condition" doesn't improve, he'd still be a great signing. Allardyce regime or no Allardyce regime. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Vertical stripes are very flattering to the figure in any case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Knightrider Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Regarding Viduka's fitness and lazy attitude (percieved), people are forgetting who our manager is and how important fitness is to him and his plans. If Viduka or anyone isn't pulling their weight, he'll get them to or they'll get shipped on. Also, this is a big stage for Viduka to perform on and he's very much a big stage player. Great business if it happens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Regarding Viduka's fitness and lazy attitude (percieved), people are forgetting who our manager is and how important fitness is to him and his plans. If Viduka or anyone isn't pulling their weight, he'll get them to or they'll get shipped on. Also, this is a big stage for Viduka to perform on and he's very much a big stage player. Great business if it happens. Didn't someone just make that point? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Knightrider Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Regarding Viduka's fitness and lazy attitude (percieved), people are forgetting who our manager is and how important fitness is to him and his plans. If Viduka or anyone isn't pulling their weight, he'll get them to or they'll get shipped on. Also, this is a big stage for Viduka to perform on and he's very much a big stage player. Great business if it happens. Didn't someone just make that point? Don't know, just knew it was a concern of some, I often just go to "post reply", should start checking posts. Anyway my posts are always better Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Don't know, just knew it was a concern of some, I often just go to "post reply", should start checking posts. Anyway my posts are always better I wouldn't bother checking to see what others post, if every post had to be totally different from others then we'd have threads which only contained 2 posts, 1 to say a player is brilliant and the other to say he's shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Vertical stripes are very flattering to the figure in any case. Handy for you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gemmill Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Don't know, just knew it was a concern of some, I often just go to "post reply", should start checking posts. Anyway my posts are always better I wouldn't bother checking to see what others post, if every post had to be totally different from others then we'd have threads which only contained 2 posts, 1 to say a player is brilliant and the other to say he's shite. And a third one of 1000 words plus from HTT to say that regardless of whether he's good or shite now, he'll be AMAZING under Big Sam. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 And a third one of 1000 words plus from HTT to say that regardless of whether he's good or s**** now, he'll be AMAZING under Big Sam. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SwissMagpie Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 http://icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk/newcastleunited/chroniclesport/tm_headline=green-light-for-viduka-arrival%26method=full%26objectid=19225693%26siteid=50081-name_page.html Still no sign of Anal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Vertical stripes are very flattering to the figure in any case. I made a similar comment about Crouch in a black and white shirt, he'd look like a stick of rock! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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