ToonTastic Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 http://icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk/newcastleunited/journalsport/tm_headline=carr-motoring-towards-exit%26method=full%26objectid=19368352%26siteid=50081-name_page.html Carr motoring towards exit Jun 28 2007 By Paul Gilder, The Journal Stephen Carr's position at St James's Park last night appeared increasingly precarious as Sam Allardyce pursued two players whose arrivals would leave the Irishman facing a bleak first-team future. A manager whose interest in Olympique Marseille's Habib Beye is established is understood to have opened talks with Geremi, the Cameroon international who, following the expiration of his contract at Chelsea, has been offered to several Premier League clubs this summer. The Newcastle boss is keen on a player who, although comfortable in various roles, has been deployed almost exclusively at right-back during his career at Stamford Bridge. It is a position in which Beye is also accomplished and one in which Carr (pictured right) specialises. The 30-year-old faced an uncertain future even before Allardyce's targets became clear - with Nolberto Solano having proved a more than capable full-back last season and the Magpies manager keen to test Kieron Dyer in the role as he experiments with alternative formations. Should he succeed in his bid to add Beye and Geremi to Newcastle's first-team squad, it would be almost certain to spell the end for Carr's first-team career in the North-East. Story continues Continue story ADVERTISEMENT The Journal understands that, having decided that the former Tottenham defender will not be a first choice next season, Allardyce is willing to listen to offers for Carr. A player facing a future in the reserves is not expected to resist, and Celtic are understood to be interested. The United boss is still attempting to find a club willing to end Celestine Babayaro's time on Tyneside. Portuguese sources insist Sporting Lisbon have had a request to sign the African on loan rejected and are considering returning with a bid to sign the former Anderlecht player on a permanent basis. Allardyce will hope it succeeds. With Carr set to join the Nigerian in departing Tyneside, it seems as though Newcastle could embark on their next Premier League season with new full-backs on both flanks. Carr did spend time deputising for Babayaro last season, although Allardyce is determined to recruit a specialist left-footer to fill a position that has long been problematic. Newcastle have been linked with Nicky Shorey, but the England international has opened contract talks with Reading and is expected to remain at the Madejski Stadium. "Interest from those clubs is flattering," said the in-demand defender, who is also attracting attention from West Ham. "You never say never, football is a sport where people move around all the time. But I've been happy at Reading for a long time." Having agreed a £3m deal for David Rozehnal - although the transfer has not been confirmed and the 26-year-old has returned to his home in the Czech Republic, an announcement is said to be imminent - Allardyce is keen to continue his defensive restructuring work. A deal for Beye is being negotiated, while discussions have been held with Geremi's representatives. The African has also been offered to Sunderland and Middlesbrough this summer - although Newcastle are understood to be in the driving seat for a player who is a free agent. Like Beye, the African is a versatile player - a factor that appeals to Allardyce. But, although Geremi can fulfil several roles, a manager well served for defensive midfielders does not need another and with James Milner and Solano expected to contest the club's right-wing role, it seems the former Real Madrid man would have the most to offer in the right-back berth. Meanwhile, Mark Viduka has cast further doubt on Michael Owen's future at St James's Park after admitting he is unsure whether he will partner the England international next season. "I'm not sure if Michael is staying," said the Australian, who, despite the striker's uncertain situation, is relishing his first season as a Newcastle player following his move from Middlesbrough. "What's happening at Newcastle is exciting. We have got new owners and it looks very promising. West Ham was tempting but in the end, I chose Newcastle." * THE League Managers' Association have hit out at the Quest Report for "casting aspersions" over the conduct of certain managers - including Sam Allardyce - without giving them any "proper opportunity" to reply to the allegations. A statement from the LMA said they are concerned managers under the spotlight did not have the chance to offer their comments regarding allegations in the report which "may damage our members' reputations." The LMA said: "In the light of recent media speculation, the LMA wishes to express its serious misgivings over the process of the Quest Report. "The final Quest Report stated clearly that there is no evidence or suggestion of any irregular payments to club officials or managers and that there had been full co-operation from our members. "However, we are concerned that the final report then proceeded to try and single out and cast aspersions over the conduct over a number of managers without any consultation about this or proper opportunity for them to reply. "We cannot understand why none of the managers were contacted first to seek their comments on the further findings." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonTastic Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 PLEASE !!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloydie Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Yup, they've both been thoroughly underwhelming and I suspect were a cause of a lot of the problems in the dressing room. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkey Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 would be so happy if them too buggered off. don't want to jinx it, but this is turning into one of the happiest transfer windows.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 I'll get the Car ready for him (pun intended? not really). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
womblemaster Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 boot the ugly little gnome out plz ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie2000 Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 hopes to God, that the journal finally get a transfer right!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 But, although Geremi can fulfil several roles, a manager well served for defensive midfielders does not need another. ------------------------- How many we got??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 This is one of the most interesting transfer windows for a long time. I am enjoying this. Unlike last season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eyeball_tickler Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/2573/celticzf0kt3.gif i think this was posted here ages ago. change the managers names around of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest teepee Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 YIIIEEEPPPPIIIIEEEEEEEE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Sam's judgement on which players to boot out immediately with no chance of a respite is just superb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 NM shakes with anticipation..... just Ameobi to go now.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guinness Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 I really hope this is true, Carr is simply woeful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Sam's judgement on which players to boot out immediately with no chance of a respite is just superb. i love it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Lol Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 I really hope this is true, Carr is simply woeful. Belated revenge for Kevin Scott :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsy Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Great news if true! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicente_14 Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 It is a position in which Beye is also accomplished and one in which Carr (pictured right) specialises He really doesn't! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Great how everyone could see Carr and Babayaro as expensive, workshy liabilites except Roeder last season. Yet here is Big Sam politely telling them to piss off as of yesterday. If they loiter about I wouldn't be surprised to see Allardyce round up a lynch mob with pitchforks tbh.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Would also be quite a lot of the wage bill with Carr and Baba leaving I'd imagine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Come on Wigan! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 22bnw Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 It all looks good now, but if Owen or Oba or both leave, I don't fancy Ameobi, Viduka and Luque leading the 'Allardyce Revolution' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 It all looks good now, but if Owen or Oba or both leave, I don't fancy Ameobi, Viduka and Luque leading the 'Allardyce Revolution' I'd imagine that we'd spend some of that 22m we'd get from them to get a striker or two in. Not of the same quality, but strikers non the less Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LucasUnger Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 sell baba and carr mackems.gif and keep oba and owen (wouldn't mind owen to leave) get another 2 or 3 defenders 1 défensive midfielder and 1 cm and 1 cf come on sam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 22bnw Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 If Owen and Oba leave, I want it to be soon, puts us out of our misery and gives us time to replace them. 22mil? Darren Bent and Nugent? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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