Decky Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Allardyce plots shift in midfield with bid for Ghana's Boateng By Jason Burt Published: 29 May 2007 Sam Allardyce is set to make the Ghana international Derek Boateng his first signing at Newcastle United. The expected arrival of the 24-year-old is a clear sign that the new manager wants to overhaul his midfield as well as defence with the injury-prone and high-earning Kieron Dyer, who has interested Tottenham Hotspur, unlikely to figure in Allardyce's plans. Newcastle are also aware of West Ham United's strong interest in buying Scott Parker, who has failed to settle in the north-east and, according to sources, the club is prepared to let their captain go if they receive an acceptable bid. Newcastle want at least £7m for Parker. Boateng, a striker who has been converted into an attacking midfielder, plays for the Israeli club Beitar Jerusalem. Allardyce has been tracking him for some time and had earmarked him as a recruit for Bolton. Although the transfer fee is thought to be less than £1m, Boateng has had an outstanding season at Beitar, having moved there last summer when he signed a three-year contract. He had previously played in Greece and Sweden and represented Ghana in last summer's World Cup. Boateng has yet to fulfil his potential although he has thrived in Israel. Four years ago Middlesbrough attempted to sign him but the bid failed because he could not secure a work permit. Since then he has become a regular international and now partners Michael Essien in the heart of midfield for his country. Boateng may not be a high-profile signing but he is the kind of imaginative arrival that was the hallmark of Allardyce's time at Bolton. Having missed out on Steve Sidwell, who has moved to Chelsea from Reading after initially indicating he would move to St James' Park, he also represents the attacking threat that Allardyce feels Newcastle lack from the centre of midfield. * Patrik Berger has agreed a new one-year deal with Aston Villa. The midfielder, 33, is said by the club to have "shaken hands" on the contract terms and will sign it when the players return for pre-season training http://sport.independent.co.uk/football/premiership/article2591539.ece Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 hasn't his mame been raised before ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 hasn't his mame been raised before ? Yes, 4 minutes ago in another thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewellander Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 I think he could be a good replacement for Parker. If Allardyce thinks he can get something out of him, I'm all for it. We definately need some more goal scoring potential in midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 I just read his wikipedia page which included. - 2002 Boateng was unable to keep his place in the Panathinaikos squad, and was sent on loan to OFI, another Greek team, in which he had a terrible time. - The 2004 season saw AIK relegated from Allsvenskan for only the third time in the history of the club. Boateng, the rest of the squad and organisation received massive criticism from both media and AIK fans, requiring police escort from the arena several times when AIK had performed poorly - The 2005 season was his major breakthrough at his current side. Before the start of that campaign he was deemed an unaffordable expense and used his pre-season training trotting around Europe in search of a new club. He failed in this mission and remained at AIK. - He was considered unfit by manager Rikard Norling and only got to play regular season matches after committing to an extensive physical training program. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FlapjackJoe Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 I just read his wikipedia page which included. - 2002 Boateng was unable to keep his place in the Panathinaikos squad, and was sent on loan to OFI, another Greek team, in which he had a terrible time. - The 2004 season saw AIK relegated from Allsvenskan for only the third time in the history of the club. Boateng, the rest of the squad and organisation received massive criticism from both media and AIK fans, requiring police escort from the arena several times when AIK had performed poorly - The 2005 season was his major breakthrough at his current side. Before the start of that campaign he was deemed an unaffordable expense and used his pre-season training trotting around Europe in search of a new club. He failed in this mission and remained at AIK. - He was considered unfit by manager Rikard Norling and only got to play regular season matches after committing to an extensive physical training program. Well, in that case, let's hope he's improved massively in the last 2 years... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicago_shearer Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 http://www.ghanaweb.biz/GHP/img/pics/43259078.jpg The player in question. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Looking like he should be Wagner Love in that pic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Id be over the moon if we signed boa! He was a cult-hero in aik and a lead our midfield last season, before he was sold. Go for him, definately worth a shot for 1m!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATB Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 If you have played in Sweden you can´t be good;) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest theunis Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 dont know him at all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
indi Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Wahey, I've been looking forward to the day we signed someone I'd never heard of and maybe that'll be sooner rather than later!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 I remember seeing a bit of him at Panathinakois. Looked a skillful player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ridzuan Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Hes 24? He looks like 34 to me.Well havnt seen him playing before,it could be a good move or it could be a bad move but Big Sam has a reputation of bringing unknown players and turning them into stars. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 http://www.ghanaweb.biz/GHP/img/pics/43259078.jpg The player in question. Quite handy on the guitar too http://www.gibson.com/Files/AllAccess/images/chuck.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 He looks like he should be playing bass in Funkadelic or something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 I love the way they use the article though to have a pop in Dyers direction, 2 totaly different types of player yet they seem to think he will replace Dyer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest teepee Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 maybe a good squad player, but not the player to take us where we want to go from what i've read. could be interesting though.... remember him from the old cm games Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 he was good on CM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 CM = championship manager ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
womblemaster Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 "with the injury-prone and high-earning Kieron Dyer, who has interested Tottenham Hotspur, unlikely to figure in Allardyce's plans." music to my ears. sadly i doubt this comment came from sam, and is clearly the opinion of the autor. ie is bllocks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elbee909 Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Not to be confused with the Labour MP, Paul Boateng, who was quizzed about Uzi MC, the Blood Rap Movement and Herman the Tosser. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danswan Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 http://www.ghanaweb.biz/GHP/img/pics/43259078.jpg The player in question. Quite handy on the guitar too http://www.gibson.com/Files/AllAccess/images/chuck.jpg Haha!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LeoStett Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 lol great pic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheOrder Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Not to be confused with the Labour MP, Paul Boateng, who was quizzed about Uzi MC, the Blood Rap Movement and Herman the Tosser. Cock, bitch, cock, bitch, mothefucker! Uziiiiiiiii lover! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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