Optimistic Nut Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=467417&CPID=8&clid=4&lid=3&title=O'Connor+claims+Magpies+interest Scotland international Garry O'Connor claims Newcastle United and West Bromwich Albion are both interested in his signature. O'Connor currently plays for Lokomotiv Moscow, but his family has been unable to settle in Russia. He has been linked with a return to the UK, with his former Hibernian manager Tony Mowbray keen to take the striker to West Brom. But O'Connor, who is weighing up his future with Lokomotiv, has also revealed Newcastle are on his trail. "I have options," O'Connor told a Russian media agency. "I have thought about Newcastle and West Bromwich, who are both interested. "WBA are managed by my old coach Tony Mowbray, who really improved my game in Scotland. "He is trying to build a new side and they also have a good chance of going up to the Premiership. "I'm not decided what I will do, but I'm interested in the options I have and will need to consider what I do this summer. "My wife has not settled and if an English club make an offer I will think about it." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Could do well for our reserves side next season.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Never seen him, never heard of him. could compete with fatters patters though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Sounds like he is dreaming Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stozo Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Doubt their is any truth in this. He has used the claim of Premiership interest many times any nothing has materialised. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Anyone know what his career at Lokomotiv has been like ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gggg Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 On 22 March 2006, O'Connor scored for the first time for his new club, the opening goal in a 2-2 draw with Spartak Moscow in a Russian Cup tie. He opened the scoring for his side against Torpedo Moscow in a 4-1 win on 14 May. In the 2006 season he scored 7 league goals and 1 cup goal in the 29 matches he played in (although only on the field for the full 90 minutes in 5 matches - he averaged 58 minutes of playing time per match), and was yellow-carded once. In Moscow he has formed a partnership with Russian international, Dmitry Sychev although Dramane Traore, the Mali international has threatened his position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 On 22 March 2006, O'Connor scored for the first time for his new club, the opening goal in a 2-2 draw with Spartak Moscow in a Russian Cup tie. He opened the scoring for his side against Torpedo Moscow in a 4-1 win on 14 May. In the 2006 season he scored 7 league goals and 1 cup goal in the 29 matches he played in (although only on the field for the full 90 minutes in 5 matches - he averaged 58 minutes of playing time per match), and was yellow-carded once. In Moscow he has formed a partnership with Russian international, Dmitry Sychev although Dramane Traore, the Mali international has threatened his position. Hardly going to set the premiership alight is he ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 On 22 March 2006, O'Connor scored for the first time for his new club, the opening goal in a 2-2 draw with Spartak Moscow in a Russian Cup tie. He opened the scoring for his side against Torpedo Moscow in a 4-1 win on 14 May. In the 2006 season he scored 7 league goals and 1 cup goal in the 29 matches he played in (although only on the field for the full 90 minutes in 5 matches - he averaged 58 minutes of playing time per match), and was yellow-carded once. In Moscow he has formed a partnership with Russian international, Dmitry Sychev although Dramane Traore, the Mali international has threatened his position. Hardly going to set the premiership alight is he ? Of course he isn't. He's Scottish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 probably better than roeder signing kenny miller mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I'm a scotland fan, so have seen him a few times...though not tha tmuch cos he doesnt get a game! Wigan or someone, maybe. Not us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 On 22 March 2006, O'Connor scored for the first time for his new club, the opening goal in a 2-2 draw with Spartak Moscow in a Russian Cup tie. He opened the scoring for his side against Torpedo Moscow in a 4-1 win on 14 May. In the 2006 season he scored 7 league goals and 1 cup goal in the 29 matches he played in (although only on the field for the full 90 minutes in 5 matches - he averaged 58 minutes of playing time per match), and was yellow-carded once. In Moscow he has formed a partnership with Russian international, Dmitry Sychev although Dramane Traore, the Mali international has threatened his position. Hardly going to set the premiership alight is he ? Of course he isn't. He's Scottish. Aye he'll do that when he is in management and coaching Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 On 22 March 2006, O'Connor scored for the first time for his new club, the opening goal in a 2-2 draw with Spartak Moscow in a Russian Cup tie. He opened the scoring for his side against Torpedo Moscow in a 4-1 win on 14 May. In the 2006 season he scored 7 league goals and 1 cup goal in the 29 matches he played in (although only on the field for the full 90 minutes in 5 matches - he averaged 58 minutes of playing time per match), and was yellow-carded once. In Moscow he has formed a partnership with Russian international, Dmitry Sychev although Dramane Traore, the Mali international has threatened his position. Hardly going to set the premiership alight is he ? Of course he isn't. He's Scottish. Aye he'll do that when he is in management and coaching A fair point. Shankly, Ferguson and Busby are all legends of the game and I'm certain O'Connor will follow in their footsteps... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geordiesned Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 On 22 March 2006, O'Connor scored for the first time for his new club, the opening goal in a 2-2 draw with Spartak Moscow in a Russian Cup tie. He opened the scoring for his side against Torpedo Moscow in a 4-1 win on 14 May. In the 2006 season he scored 7 league goals and 1 cup goal in the 29 matches he played in (although only on the field for the full 90 minutes in 5 matches - he averaged 58 minutes of playing time per match), and was yellow-carded once. In Moscow he has formed a partnership with Russian international, Dmitry Sychev although Dramane Traore, the Mali international has threatened his position. Hardly going to set the premiership alight is he ? Of course he isn't. He's Scottish. Aye he'll do that when he is in management and coaching A fair point. Shankly, Ferguson and Busby are all legends of the game and I'm certain O'Connor will follow in their footsteps... The next Souness tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 On 22 March 2006, O'Connor scored for the first time for his new club, the opening goal in a 2-2 draw with Spartak Moscow in a Russian Cup tie. He opened the scoring for his side against Torpedo Moscow in a 4-1 win on 14 May. In the 2006 season he scored 7 league goals and 1 cup goal in the 29 matches he played in (although only on the field for the full 90 minutes in 5 matches - he averaged 58 minutes of playing time per match), and was yellow-carded once. In Moscow he has formed a partnership with Russian international, Dmitry Sychev although Dramane Traore, the Mali international has threatened his position. Hardly going to set the premiership alight is he ? Of course he isn't. He's Scottish. Aye he'll do that when he is in management and coaching A fair point. Shankly, Ferguson and Busby are all legends of the game and I'm certain O'Connor will follow in their footsteps... The next Souness tbh. If he's lucky. blueyes.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Is this O'Connor guy the one with one eye? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Why would we want the old geez off Countdown? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Is this O'Connor guy the one with one eye? You are thinking of Dean Shiels Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SwissMagpie Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 wide of the mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Is this O'Connor guy the one with one eye? You are thinking of Dean Shiels Cheers for correcting me! It's just I was thinking: in the land of the blind, the one eyed man is king. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFC06 Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 I dont think Allardyce will be that stupid... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Allardyce did say he would sign some not so obvious people that are not that well known ... O'Connor is a bit of a Kevin Davies type. Very strong and committed player, who is good in the air and also has some decent speed. Wouldn't be surprised if we bring him in and let Le Sib go ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 O'Connor would be decent back-up I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Never seen him play but remember him being quite highly rated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 He would be better than sibi as back-up. Has found it difficult to adjust to the Russian lifestyle. If he was cheap then he could be an ok squad player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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