Comments on: Is Allardyce Pursuing Brazil’s Edmilson On Free Transfer?

By: Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 13:00:08 +0000

I would love to see Newcastle get edmilson and geremi,
although I would hate to lose Micahel owen And Obafemi martins

By: StevieA

StevieA — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:58:58 +0000

Sam is always looking for a quality deal. This would be a quality deal whether we only sign Edmilson or Gudjonsen. The difference with Sam is he always have a Plan B. Not just a Plan A then sign whoever he can last minute.

Edmilson I am guessing would cost around two million maybe one. Barca will let him go as they have plenty of players who can play in his position. Quality player though, he will shine in the premiership come October!

By: Greg B

Greg B — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 11:52:54 +0000

Sky are reporting that Edmilson has ‘agreed in principal’ to sign for us!
It also says he is out for 6 moths so should be available by Christmas and also says a nominal fee is to be paid as his contract indeed runs out next season.
Great news.

By: WOOF

WOOF — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 01:21:41 +0000

That didn’t take you long Ed

By: Keep Oba

Keep Oba — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:44:51 +0000

I like what Fergie is smoking…Keep Oba

By: Steve B

Steve B — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:30:14 +0000

I’m hoping that its going to be Ameobi that could be on his way out instead of owen if we sign gudjohnson. ameobi is useless and i cant seem him gettin any better!

By: Fergie

Fergie — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 22:45:28 +0000

we don’t need Edmilson. and as for the skysports breaking news that we are in talks with barca for both edmilson and gudjohnsen….i am shocked. If we sgn gudjohnsen then it surely means that either owen or martins (perhaps both) will be leaving. This is a disgrace. If i had to pick one to sell, it would be owen. The age is a factor and despite the fact he might score more goals than oba, he just doesn’t entertain. I know people will say “would’nt you rather win something than play attractive football” and the answer is yes, but i think that oba is the more complete package and will almsot match owen in terms of goals whilst still bringing fans to the edge of their seats when he picks up the ball. He was one of the few glimmers of light last season and i would be appalled if he leaves, clause or no clause. He is the future of this club, along with others. I would like to keep owen as well, but if i had to choose, it would be oba every time.

LONG LIVE KING OBA

By: Anon

Anon — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 22:34:27 +0000

Just found this page…as a Barcelona fan I should point out that Edmilson is not a free agent, his contract only expires next summer. But you can have him if you pay 4-5 million pounds

By: joe

joe — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 20:25:35 +0000

That doesn’t answer the question Ed! WHO is your source that there was supposed to be two players unveiled? Seems like you just made it up.

By: Fredrik

Fredrik — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 19:38:46 +0000

I can`t wait to get a proper defence in order. It will be SWEET to finally have a decent defence in front of a new season, with a quality manager. I hope 2 or 3 defenders will be unveiled in the weekend.

By: StevieA

StevieA — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 19:06:30 +0000

Gerimi is a utility player. His best position in my opinion is on the right wing.

When he was playing well for Boro he played on the wing mostly. He is quite a good right back mind and certainly an improvement on Carr!

I have a feeling that we will unveil 2 or 3 players at once. It will give the club a boost and it makes sense to show the signings in groups at a press conference. Probably Monday now!

By: Inara

Inara — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 18:27:26 +0000

Edmi was one of my favorite players during his days at Lyon. Such technique…he’d be hounded by two opponents and yet never simply boot the ball away – it was like watching a father play with his kids. Between him and Patrick Muller, it was the coolest-headed (we won’t say nonchalant ) backfield ever.

But it’s no secret that he isn’t the player he used to be, and if Allardyce should go for any Lyon affiliated player, I think Alou Diarra is better for a long term plan, plus more talented and strong enough for the Premiership. If Allardyce can work on his attitude, which is what the majority of Lyon fans agree is what his problem is, I think Diarra would do well for you.

By: Ed Harrison

Ed Harrison — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:01:57 +0000

David – OK – my suspicion is people put 2+2 together – with Geremi in town and said two players would be unveiled – presumably Geremi and Rozehnal. Of course we have nobody.

By: David

David — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 16:27:56 +0000

Ed – http://www.nufc.com/

By: Fredrik

Fredrik — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 16:08:42 +0000

What is going on? I can`t think of a reason why Rozehnal is yet to be introduced as a Newcastle-player. Anyway, who said there would be “unveiled” 2 signings today?