Rich Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Again, apologies if posted, more interesting stuff in today's media that I can't see here already: Shields Gazette Big Sam weighs up a keeper bid By Miles Starforth SAM Allardyce has refused to put a comeback date on Shay Given's return – and the Newcastle United manager has not ruled out buying another goalkeeper. Given – whose 2006-07 campaign was decimated by injury – misses tomorrow evening's home game against Aston Villa with a groin problem suffered in pre-season. The 31-year-old suffered two groin injuries last season after perforating his bowel early in the campaign, and the fear is that the horrific clash with West Ham United's Marlon Harewood has made him more susceptible – at least in the short term – to those type of problems. And with Allardyce feeling 19-year-old Tim Krul – currently on loan at Scottish Premier League Falkirk – is too inexperienced to act as cover for Steve Harper, he is scouring the market for a loan, or permanent, signing. Allardyce told the Gazette: "Shay's improving quite well, but in terms of time, we can't put a comeback date on him yet. "It's a worry, and I'd have to say that we're looking out there in the world of football to see whether there may be a loan situation which gets us over the problem we've got at the moment. "If not, we might have to buy somebody as we've only really got Steve Harper with any experience." • Newcastle United were handed a home tie against Barnsley in last night's Carling Cup second-round draw. Sam Allardyce's side will take on the Tykes at St James's Park on either August 28 or 29. Newcastle last faced Barnsley in the competition at Oakwell in October 2001, when Craig Bellamy scored the only goal of the game to send Sir Bobby Robson's United into the fourth round of the competition. I know everyone knew we might be looking into something like this, but it's still good to have clarification. Loan first and foremost, but a purchase if necessary. Any suggestions? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 The return of Pav? (Again?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Ian Walker would be a good signing if he's out of contract still. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I'm sure Alan Smith or Steven Taylor could do the job in an emergency. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Stefan Klos from Rangers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Buffon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Sorensen? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elbee909 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Shaka? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nguyen Van Falk Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Tony Warner? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Ian Walker would be a good signing if he's out of contract still. He has not played a first team game in very long time & has suffered bouts of depressions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chief Bluntasnot Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Mike Hooper or Tony Caig Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Michel Preud'homme? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Michel Preud'homme? Hahaha I was just thinking about him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Toon Barmy Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Sorensen? agree Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliMag Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I demand the return of the Belfast Bartender. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elbee909 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Craig Gordon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 If someone guesses it right, they can have a special prize. I haven't got a Scooby Doo. Three guesses each at the most, though, I'm not having someone list every 'keeper in Yeurop Might as well make it competitive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elbee909 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 If someone guesses it right, they can have a special prize. I haven't got a Scooby Doo. Three guesses each at the most, though, I'm not having someone list every 'keeper in Yeurop Might as well make it competitive. Dudek, on loan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Liam Liam O Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I'm sure Alan Smith or Steven Taylor could do the job in an emergency. No the last thing we want is Taylor in goal, playing the geordie hero. He's shit dont you know, massive ego. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 It'll not be a top class one. It'll be either a 3rd choice Premiership keeper, 2nd choice Championship/foreign keeper, or a first-choice lower league club who might fancy a season in the big-time even if it's just playing reserve team football or sitting on the bench for half a dozen games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rons Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I don't want Taylor to be goalkeeper! Every time he gets his arm on the ball he'll pretend like he is getting shot! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danswan Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I'd like to see a naked woman in goals for us for a change Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest newcastle4life Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Think we could do with a keeper for cover so krul can stay on loan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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