Geordie Ahmed Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 The Leeds game did the damage, which is a shame. But Harper could still hang around for 3-4 years (he'll hardly be knackered considering he spent years and years on the bench) so something had to give. The sensible option would involve a buy-back clause. No way Harper has 3-4 years left in him Can see him being backup this year and then calling it quits Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 ee_ryder Lee Ryder "A deal has been agreed' Neil Lennon on Fraser Forster's inevitable move to #celtic #nufc 2 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportnet Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Celtic have agreed a deal to bring Newcastle United goalkeeper Fraser Forster back to Parkhead on another loan arrangement. Forster impressed during a loan spell in the SPL last season and Bhoys boss Neil Lennon has spent much of the summer trying to re-sign 23-year-old. Newcastle had previously rejected a bid for the keeper, who was on the bench for the Magpies' opening Premier League game of the season against Arsenal last Saturday. However, Forster now looks poised to rejoin the Bhoys on a season-long loan with a view to a permanent move. "A deal has been agreed," said Lennon ahead of Celtic's Europa League tie with Sion on Thursday. "There are a few little snags to overcome but we hope to have him registered in time for tomorrow night." Main target Lennon continued: "If that is the eventuality of things, we would be absolutely delighted. "He has been the main target since the end of last season. "We did put a bid in but it was knocked back but we worked hard in the background to try to bring him in so I'm very, very pleased." Lennon has searched far and wide this summer for a back-up to Lukasz Zaluska and Dominic Cervi and is considering putting Forster straight in against the Swiss side. He said: "We will have to see his condition. "The form of Lukasz has been very good so we will weigh these things up. But it has given myself and the squad a boost. "We have three very good goalkeepers so there is great competition in that area which is what we wanted." SSN Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest sicko2ndbest Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I'm sure there was an interview with pardew where he said The bad news is out the way the fans and players want good news now and that will be players coming in not going out ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenige Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Errr...didn't Pardew say last year that Forster wasted his time in the SPL because the league is crap? Makes no sense to me unless it's a permanent deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Loan to be made permanent at the end of the season, depending on us signing a new third-choice? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Pointless move IMO, unless we've given up on Forster which is probably true, although I think that's a little too hasty on our part. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest michaelfoster Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 The Leeds game did the damage, which is a shame. But Harper could still hang around for 3-4 years (he'll hardly be knackered considering he spent years and years on the bench) so something had to give. The sensible option would involve a buy-back clause. No way Harper has 3-4 years left in him Can see him being backup this year and then calling it quits Harper for 3 more years, he will be collecting his pension by that time man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geordiesned Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Why loan him back to Celtic after what Pardew has said about the quality of the league? Just shows that Pardew should keep his mouth shut when he's not pulling any of the strings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Why loan him back to Celtic after what Pardew has said about the quality of the league? Just shows that Pardew should keep his mouth shut when he's not pulling any of the strings. Do you honestly think Llambias, Ashley, or anyone else has gone above his head and sent Foster to Celtic? Listen to yourself man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Bet we end up getting no more than the £1.5m Celtic offered at the start of the summer!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geordiesned Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Why loan him back to Celtic after what Pardew has said about the quality of the league? Just shows that Pardew should keep his mouth shut when he's not pulling any of the strings. Do you honestly think Llambias, Ashley, or anyone else has gone above his head and sent Foster to Celtic? Listen to yourself man. Yes of course, my mistake. Pardew makes all the decisons on who's coming and going. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED209 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Another person of the wage bill, Cashley will be loving it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoven11 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 http://www.celticfc.net/newsstory?item=1430 It's official Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Good luck to the lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest frazernufc Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Tbh i thought the lad had the potential to turn into a good keeper. Looking at his record of 88 appearances and 44 clean sheets is impressive, even if most of it was for Celtic and Norwich, obviously hes got ability and i think keepers have got the easiest job adapting to a higher level of football (Joe Hart, Foster.) Still only 23 and id probably play him over Harper and use him as competition with Krul, if he turned out poor loan him out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 That's him gone, tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jonny Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Lee Ryder says on Twitter that he was told by a "third party" that the deal was delayed (until now) because NUFC were trying to bring another keeper in. Rob Green! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Honestly thought Pardew was prepared to give him a chance as number 1, but I think his pre-season performances changed his mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 £2m is a very small purchase price. We won't see him back here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Seems his pre-season was enough for us to decide he's no greater prospect Alnwick/Soder who I'm sure can step up to bench keeper in a year or two when Harper retires/dies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Its good he's out on loan again, however i'm actually concerned that we will try and sign a keeper, it'll be the most pointless transfer we'e ever made. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugoinufc Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 loan with option to buy....what will he cost? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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