Comments on: Newcastle To Vastly Increase Focus on Transfer Targets http://www.nufcblog.com/2007/06/27/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/ News, Views and Comment On Newcastle United Football Club By Ed Harrison, A Proud Geordie And Lifelong Fan Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:48:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Tony_D http://www.nufcblog.com/2007/06/27/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/comment-page-1/#comment-4345 Tony_D Thu, 28 Jun 2007 10:14:21 +0000 http://nufcblog.com/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/#comment-4345 Although we may have funds it doesn't mean we can buy who we want, there will be a lot of top players that won't sign for us simply because they want to play for a team that has qualified for european competitions. Although we may have funds it doesn’t mean we can buy who we want, there will be a lot of top players that won’t sign for us simply because they want to play for a team that has qualified for european competitions.

]]> By: Outlaw http://www.nufcblog.com/2007/06/27/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/comment-page-1/#comment-4314 Outlaw Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:39:02 +0000 http://nufcblog.com/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/#comment-4314 Liverpool are pursuing Torres. I think we should stick a bid in. Liverpool are pursuing Torres. I think we should stick a bid in.

]]> By: Joe http://www.nufcblog.com/2007/06/27/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/comment-page-1/#comment-4299 Joe Wed, 27 Jun 2007 20:00:15 +0000 http://nufcblog.com/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/#comment-4299 I agree with Aaron D . Van der Vaart would be a good signing. He'd be available for around 15 million. Also this may sound rediculous to some but Dimitar Berbtov claimed to support Newcastle... Why not go for him? he have the money :D I agree with Aaron D . Van der Vaart would be a good signing. He’d be available for around 15 million. Also this may sound rediculous to some but Dimitar Berbtov claimed to support Newcastle… Why not go for him? he have the money :D

]]> By: Aaron D http://www.nufcblog.com/2007/06/27/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/comment-page-1/#comment-4267 Aaron D Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:41:03 +0000 http://nufcblog.com/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/#comment-4267 What i would like to see happen. Obviously would like Owen to stay but keep him for another season will cost us £6m in wages and probably only sell him for £5m. Player Postion Cost Outstanding 50 Rozehnal CD 2.7 47.3 Geremi RB/MR 0 47.3 Beye RB/CB 2 45.3 Sagna RB 6 39.3 Drenthe LB/LM 4 35.3 Baines LB 5 30.3 Campbell CD 1.5 28.8 Huntelaar FC 14 14.8 Owen FC -9 23.8 VD Vaart AMC 8 15.8 Babel AML/FC 8 7.8 Babayaro DL -1 8.8 Carr DC -1.5 10.3 Dyer AMC -8 18.3 That leaves £18.3m for January changes and youth investment. With these signings we will be well covered in all postions. I like Dyer but there is much more reilable players out Van Der Vaart ideal replacement. Carr and Babayaro have to go, championship players. What i would like to see happen. Obviously would like Owen to stay but keep him for another season will cost us £6m in wages and probably only sell him for £5m.

Player Postion Cost Outstanding
50
Rozehnal CD 2.7 47.3
Geremi RB/MR 0 47.3
Beye RB/CB 2 45.3
Sagna RB 6 39.3
Drenthe LB/LM 4 35.3
Baines LB 5 30.3
Campbell CD 1.5 28.8
Huntelaar FC 14 14.8
Owen FC -9 23.8
VD Vaart AMC 8 15.8
Babel AML/FC 8 7.8
Babayaro DL -1 8.8
Carr DC -1.5 10.3
Dyer AMC -8 18.3

That leaves £18.3m for January changes and youth investment. With these signings we will be well covered in all postions.
I like Dyer but there is much more reilable players out Van Der Vaart ideal replacement. Carr and Babayaro have to go, championship players.

]]> By: DZ Adams http://www.nufcblog.com/2007/06/27/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/comment-page-1/#comment-4248 DZ Adams Wed, 27 Jun 2007 11:26:43 +0000 http://nufcblog.com/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/#comment-4248 Ed,is Roeder going back to manage the young uns? Ed,is Roeder going back to manage the young uns?

]]> By: DZ Adams http://www.nufcblog.com/2007/06/27/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/comment-page-1/#comment-4246 DZ Adams Wed, 27 Jun 2007 11:24:26 +0000 http://nufcblog.com/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/#comment-4246 Does that mean 59 million if Owen goes??????? Does that mean 59 million if Owen goes???????

]]> By: john75 http://www.nufcblog.com/2007/06/27/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/comment-page-1/#comment-4240 john75 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 11:18:13 +0000 http://nufcblog.com/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/#comment-4240 Apparently, Geremi on a free! Another very good piece of business. BSA keeps surprising us Apparently, Geremi on a free! Another very good piece of business. BSA keeps surprising us

]]> By: Andy T http://www.nufcblog.com/2007/06/27/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/comment-page-1/#comment-4236 Andy T Wed, 27 Jun 2007 11:07:51 +0000 http://nufcblog.com/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/#comment-4236 Given the way Sam wants to run things I wouldn't be at all surprised if a fair chunk of this years cash went on back room staff instead of players. Given the way Sam wants to run things I wouldn’t be at all surprised if a fair chunk of this years cash went on back room staff instead of players.

]]> By: Adam http://www.nufcblog.com/2007/06/27/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/comment-page-1/#comment-4231 Adam Wed, 27 Jun 2007 10:58:48 +0000 http://nufcblog.com/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/#comment-4231 50M though?! Let's say we get Beye and Geremi for a combined total of 2 or 3 million.....we still need a left-back and another centre-back BUT I don't quite see where we need big money players, really. I'd rather B.S just used his expertise to get the very best out of less costly players and to get the team/squad fit and firing. We are going to have to ask some players to be patient next season, even as things are. Especially if Sam chooses to play 4-3-3 for some games. Nzogbia, Milner, Dyer etc will have to be patient to sit on the bench for some games. If we really are going to spend big, maybe it should be on classy young players as Man Utd have just done? Anyway, it'll be exciting to see what happens. By the way, I'd be prepared to pay 3 million for Sol Campbell. With a strong fitness programme he could be good for another 3 years and woiuld be well worth it! 50M though?! Let’s say we get Beye and Geremi for a combined total of 2 or 3 million…..we still need a left-back and another centre-back BUT I don’t quite see where we need big money players, really. I’d rather B.S just used his expertise to get the very best out of less costly players and to get the team/squad fit and firing. We are going to have to ask some players to be patient next season, even as things are. Especially if Sam chooses to play 4-3-3 for some games. Nzogbia, Milner, Dyer etc will have to be patient to sit on the bench for some games.
If we really are going to spend big, maybe it should be on classy young players as Man Utd have just done?
Anyway, it’ll be exciting to see what happens.
By the way, I’d be prepared to pay 3 million for Sol Campbell. With a strong fitness programme he could be good for another 3 years and woiuld be well worth it!

]]> By: Ed Harrison http://www.nufcblog.com/2007/06/27/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/comment-page-1/#comment-4213 Ed Harrison Wed, 27 Jun 2007 10:18:37 +0000 http://nufcblog.com/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/#comment-4213 john75 - and Ashley can even afford Michaels' wages. :D john75 – and Ashley can even afford Michaels’ wages. :D

]]> By: Ed Harrison http://www.nufcblog.com/2007/06/27/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/comment-page-1/#comment-4212 Ed Harrison Wed, 27 Jun 2007 10:18:11 +0000 http://nufcblog.com/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/#comment-4212 john75 - good comment - cannot imagine Owen wanting to leave - he can be part of the real revival at Newcastle. john75 – good comment – cannot imagine Owen wanting to leave – he can be part of the real revival at Newcastle.

]]> By: Ed Harrison http://www.nufcblog.com/2007/06/27/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/comment-page-1/#comment-4211 Ed Harrison Wed, 27 Jun 2007 10:17:05 +0000 http://nufcblog.com/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/#comment-4211 Just a clarification - while some may argue with whether it's 50M or something less - let's be clear that Sam has a lot of money to invest and with the 3 players he has so far brought in it has cost us a net of 1.6M - since we got 7M for Parker. If he can get 3 good players in for 1.8M what can he bring in with 50M or 40M? Just a clarification – while some may argue with whether it’s 50M or something less – let’s be clear that Sam has a lot of money to invest and with the 3 players he has so far brought in it has cost us a net of 1.6M – since we got 7M for Parker.
If he can get 3 good players in for 1.8M what can he bring in with 50M or 40M?

]]> By: Ed Harrison http://www.nufcblog.com/2007/06/27/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/comment-page-1/#comment-4210 Ed Harrison Wed, 27 Jun 2007 10:14:47 +0000 http://nufcblog.com/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/#comment-4210 Fredrik - Rozehnal is expected to be introduced today. Fredrik – Rozehnal is expected to be introduced today.

]]> By: Robert-from Serbia http://www.nufcblog.com/2007/06/27/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/comment-page-1/#comment-4206 Robert-from Serbia Wed, 27 Jun 2007 09:57:48 +0000 http://nufcblog.com/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/#comment-4206 wowowowow....50 mil?! :-) thats nice...i would bring Wayne Bridge,Drenthe,Vidic,and Richards....we have the money :-) wowowowow….50 mil?! :-) thats nice…i would bring Wayne Bridge,Drenthe,Vidic,and Richards….we have the money :-)

]]> By: Lull http://www.nufcblog.com/2007/06/27/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/comment-page-1/#comment-4204 Lull Wed, 27 Jun 2007 09:31:01 +0000 http://nufcblog.com/newcastle-with-increased-focus-on-transfer-targets/#comment-4204 £50 million?! :D £50 million?! :D

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