Mowen Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Excellent signing. Looking forward to seeing where he's deployed though. Allardyce in the papers today saying he wants another 4 defenders... What exactly was it that he said, Mowen? I presume you meant to quote me? Look in Crumpy's 'Meeting Sam' (or whatever it's called) thread, pretty sure he confirms Sam said he wanted two lbs, a cb and a rb. Sounds promising. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Can Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Today's Chronicle... http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/4360/112fi7.jpg http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/2751/11kz7.jpg f****** hell? Win an iPod video? Class. Exactly what I thought! Bet the parents are devastated. cant Geremi afford his own place in newcstle yet :S Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Excellent signing. Looking forward to seeing where he's deployed though. Allardyce in the papers today saying he wants another 4 defenders... What exactly was it that he said, Mowen? I presume you meant to quote me? Look in Crumpy's 'Meeting Sam' (or whatever it's called) thread, pretty sure he confirms Sam said he wanted two lbs, a cb and a rb. Sounds promising. Sorry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Aye, at the talk-in thing on the morning of the Carling announcement at SJP Crumpy mentioned that Big Sam said getting in 1 RB, 1 CB and 2 LB's was his priority. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Aye, at the talk-in thing on the morning of the Carling announcement at SJP Crumpy mentioned that Big Sam said getting in 1 RB, 1 CB and 2 LB's was his priority. I presume the continued (alleged) interest in Beye would indicate Sam has bought Geremi predominantly for the midfield. Interesting one, given the positions he can play it's conceivable that he could be Dyer's replacement, especially if we get Eider in..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Aye, at the talk-in thing on the morning of the Carling announcement at SJP Crumpy mentioned that Big Sam said getting in 1 RB, 1 CB and 2 LB's was his priority. I think we should be looking at getting 2 CB's unless one of the LB's could play there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Just a question As sam and the squad go to Austria tomorrow will transfer activity stop?? I know someone else could do it but wont they need to meet Sam?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Aye, at the talk-in thing on the morning of the Carling announcement at SJP Crumpy mentioned that Big Sam said getting in 1 RB, 1 CB and 2 LB's was his priority. I think we should be looking at getting 2 CB's unless one of the LB's could play there. If Beye is still on the agenda and if Geremi is going to be used as a pure utility man then the lad from Marseille can also cover CB, which potentially leaves us with Taylor, Rozehnal, Ramage and the proposed new bloke as well as Beye and possibly Edmilson. Still think there are going to be up to half-a-dozen new faces coming in, so I wouldn't worry too much just yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon55544 Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Just a question As sam and the squad go to Austria tomorrow will transfer activity stop?? I know someone else could do it but wont they need to meet Sam?? Its only for a week i think and im sure SA could leave the camp asap and be back within a day, He has coaches who could take control while he is gone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Just a question As sam and the squad go to Austria tomorrow will transfer activity stop?? I know someone else could do it but wont they need to meet Sam?? Aye, i would have thought so. Sam will probably still correspond with the odd person, he's not just going to stop, but i can't imagine there'll be any more faces for the next seven days. Probably why the Geremi thing has been wrapped up so quickly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Just a question As sam and the squad go to Austria tomorrow will transfer activity stop?? I know someone else could do it but wont they need to meet Sam?? Aye, i would have thought so. Sam will probably still correspond with the odd person, he's not just going to stop, but i can't imagine there'll be any more faces for the next seven days. Probably why the Geremi thing has been wrapped up so quickly. Shepherd is staying in Barcelona apparently to try to sort the Gud deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Just a question As sam and the squad go to Austria tomorrow will transfer activity stop?? I know someone else could do it but wont they need to meet Sam?? Its only for a week i think and im sure SA could leave the camp asap and be back within a day, He has coaches who could take control while he is gone The whole point of it is a bonding session, though. I think incomings might cease for seven days, but Sam's mobile will take a pounding... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Just a question As sam and the squad go to Austria tomorrow will transfer activity stop?? I know someone else could do it but wont they need to meet Sam?? Unless they've already met him... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Just a question As sam and the squad go to Austria tomorrow will transfer activity stop?? I know someone else could do it but wont they need to meet Sam?? Aye, i would have thought so. Sam will probably still correspond with the odd person, he's not just going to stop, but i can't imagine there'll be any more faces for the next seven days. Probably why the Geremi thing has been wrapped up so quickly. Shepherd is staying in Barcelona apparently to try to sort the Gud deal. Aye, true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Just a question As sam and the squad go to Austria tomorrow will transfer activity stop?? I know someone else could do it but wont they need to meet Sam?? Aye, i would have thought so. Sam will probably still correspond with the odd person, he's not just going to stop, but i can't imagine there'll be any more faces for the next seven days. Probably why the Geremi thing has been wrapped up so quickly. Not so sure if things will slow down much really. Austria is just as handy a place to meet up with European-based players (perhaps handier) as England is. I think the 'squad building' will just rumble on regardless! ("Bonding" during the day! / "Signing" in the evenings!!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrette Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Who needs Sam - we've got the pulling power of one William Frederick Shepherd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sheriff John Bunnell (Ret Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Delighted with the Geremi deal, reckon he is very under rated... Im sure there will be a load more quality signings too... Havent been this excited pre season in a long long time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_b Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 In the case of the Gud deal im sure its about sorting the finances out, he has already worked with Sam in the past Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DavB93 Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Delighted with the Geremi deal, reckon he is very under rated... Im sure there will be a load more quality signings too... Havent been this excited pre season in a long long time I don't think the trip away will stop the signings from happen, like others have said it wouldn't take much to go see other players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 For me, it just takes away the point of the whole camp if Sam is gonna be disappearing periodically. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_NUFC Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Great news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dev Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 If he disappears for a day and comes back with a LB, for example, I wouldn't think anyones going to take it too hard. Well Baba might get upset Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Original Story Toon land £2m Geremi Jul 2 2007 by Lee Ryder, Evening Chronicle NEWCASTLE United today completed the signing of Cameroon World Cup star Geremi. The Chelsea defender has quit Stamford Bridge in favour of a switch to Tyneside, where he has been assured of more first-team opportunities under new Toon chief Sam Allardyce. United will pay the Blues £2m for Geremi’s services and he will sign a three-year deal after passing a medical at the club’s Benton HQ. The player broke off from his holiday in Africa to fly to Tyneside, and was impressed by the set-up and the area. Geremi is no stranger to the North East after spending time with Middlesbrough four years ago, an experience that will make his transition from the Blues an even easier one. It takes United’s tally to four in the summer transfer window, with Aussie striker Mark Viduka already on board, having snubbed a new deal at Middlesbrough, and cash signings Joey Barton from Manchester City and Czech defender David Rozehnal also looking forward to the new season at Gallowgate. However, the capture of the versatile Geremi will provide Allardyce with options at both right-back and midfield, as he has played in several different roles throughout his career at both international and club level. And Geremi will bring plenty of experience with him too, after starring for Chelsea in both the Champions League and the Premiership, as well as playing in the World Cup and African Cup of Nations for his country. Earlier in his career, Geremi also pulled on the famous shirt of Real Madrid before heading to Boro on loan in the 2002/03 season, where he picked up the accolade of player of the year on Teesside. That was enough to persuade Claudio Ranieri to splash out £7m for his services, and under the Italian he enjoyed plenty of run-outs at first-team level. Yet it has been a totally different story under Jose Mourinho, with the star struggling to nail down a regular place. Boro dearly wanted to sign Geremi four years ago after his successful stint, and would loved to have done the same this summer on a permanent basis before United got there first again to trump them, just like they did with Aussie striker Viduka last month. But after Allardyce made his intentions crystal clear that he wanted Geremi to be part of his plans, the 28-year-old was excited by the prospect of joining Big Sam’s revolution on Tyneside and didn’t ponder too long once United made their move. And the Chronicle understands that the carrot of regular first-team action finally swayed the player into joining the Magpies. Now that says: Although Geremi is out of contract, it is believed that United have paid him a signing-on fee of around £2m, and he has agreed a three-year deal after passing a medical at the club’s Benton HQ. http://icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk/newcastleunited/chroniclesport/tm_headline=toon-land--pound-2m-geremi%26method=full%26objectid=19391837%26siteid=50081-name_page.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Toon83 Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 any news on when this deal will officially go through and appear on the club website?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guinness Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 any news on when this deal will officially go through and appear on the club website?? If the Barton and Rozehnal transfers are anything to go by probably next week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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