Not really a lot of valid news in the press today regarding Newcastle - jut some regurgitated nonsense on Martins still having to be sold to raise money.
Not sure why - since Martins has said he’s very happy, Sam has said there’s no way Oba will be leaving and Newcastle are renegotiating his contract. I guess they never let facts get in the way of their stories. The Sunday Express is today’s newspaper printing this garbage.
We look to see who else we need to bring in before the end of August to ensure our squad is big enough - we think the quality is there.
We also look at the Dyer situation we are in with Kieron and wonder what will happen - and we think he’ll still end up at West Ham - but for ₤7M.
Hope so.
- We have a story today reflecting on what is happening with this Dyer situation we seem to now have. The news being reported is that Mike Ashley stepped in at the last moment and raised the fee because he was unahappy with West Ham approaching Dyer illegally. We don’t believe the story and if they approached Dyer illegally so what? Seems to us it’s in our best interests to work the deal.
However, there are one or two reports coming in - some from Dyer’s side - suggesting that some compromise can be agreed next week and they can then still complete the deal. When everybody calms down this may be the thing to do and getting say ₤7M for Dyer would be good business for Newcastle. Seems like West Ham don’t much care what they pay for players and Dyer would still be one of their better deals this summer.
Kieron Dyer - Will he still end up signing for West Ham - but for £7M?
- We take a little time to reflect on how our squad is shaping up with the 6 players Big Sam has brought in and the additional 2 that should arrive early next week. We think we still need 3 new signings. A 3rd goalkeeper now that Tim is off to Falkirk for 6 months and maybe the full season, a classy right back and a play-making midfielder. Perhaps the need for a midfielder will allow us to bring in a world renowned player to put the icing on the cake - or should I say the squad. We are still at the same numbers as last season but of course we will have no European games this season and we had 13 last season, that’s an additional 33% on our league program - so maybe the squad is big enough. We’ll only average about one game a week for the full season.
Chairman Chris Mort - do we have enough in yet ? maybe not
- We reflect on last Friday’s transfer business at Newcastle and the fact that Sam seems to have lit a fire under some of the new executives at Newcastle. They sure did show some speed in the transfer market last week. Sam has been saying speed is needed for weeks now but the fact we operated in the sleek manner we did augers so well for the future. Just think about January and next summer when we’ll have the whole business of getting a player in (or out) smooth and fast - sounds great to us.
We also mention how Friday’s events significantly raised the mood of Newcastle’s faithful - which is good in itself.
Sam and Smith - Sam seems to have smoothed out Newcastle’s transfer process - or somebody has - that’s very good
- Finally here’s some funny football quotes - to lighten up the day Â
“We’re going to start the game at nil-nil and go out and try to get some goals.” - Bryan Robson
“I was a young lad when I was growing up.” - David O’Leary
“If in winning we only draw we would be fine.” - Jack Charlton
Bryan Robson - trying to score goals - what a concept
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18 responses so far ↓
1 Edd Case // Aug 5, 2007 at 14:10
Dyer will go and the real reasons will come out or sure soon.
Enrique - really hope he is our player Monday / Tuesday
Same with Drago
And then, the icing on the cake, so to speak - Deco or Riquelme.
2 Edd Case // Aug 5, 2007 at 14:11
Dyer will go and the real reasons will come out or sure soon - *why he didn’t last week*
3 scotty // Aug 5, 2007 at 14:17
Rumours flying around Newcastle is that Deco is on the way for £16m along with Papa Bouba Diop from Fulham for £3m. Anyone else heard owt?
4 Jon Armann // Aug 5, 2007 at 14:17
I cant help thinking, where are all the transfer money we were promised?? And im confused of this Dyer situation, i personally dont want him to leave, because now its looks like hes gonna play full potential!!! but if we would sig Riquelme to replace him, then i wouldnt care hehe
Of course iam very happy with all the signings at newcastle, but theres all these stories we have to sell to be able to buy, WERE ARE THOSE 50MILL!!!!! can someone please tell something?
5 ToonKing // Aug 5, 2007 at 14:49
Deco sad in an interview around the week ago that he doesn’t want to leave Barca, also Rijkard and many fans say that Deco is an important piece at Barca and his not leaving. Even if he left, he wouldn’t come to Newcastle.
PS: If he does sign, which he won’t, i will be the first to print this page out and eat it with garlic sauce.
6 Will // Aug 5, 2007 at 14:55
anybody know if the sampdoria match is being shown on Newcastle World today ???
7 t-g-w // Aug 5, 2007 at 15:04
That Sunday Express article is completely rubbish it has made m so angry. Ashley IS giving us money - 6 million for Smith, 4 million for Enrique, 2.5 million for Drago. Whoever says Ashley is not giving us money is a fool. The 50 million was only reported and never confirmed by an official source. We don’t even need 50 million to improve our squad as Sam has shown.
8 e // Aug 5, 2007 at 15:24
enrique will sign, i seen him near sam allardyce on tv against samp
9 TOON1 // Aug 5, 2007 at 15:42
e-are you sure about enrique???Hope you are right
10 Ed Harrison // Aug 5, 2007 at 15:58
Toon1 - it’s on their web-site that th deal will go ahead. Both Drago and Enrique are 99% certain to happen.
11 Howie // Aug 5, 2007 at 16:03
Ye they are saying on century fm that enrique is there and will sign in next 24 hours.
12 Howie // Aug 5, 2007 at 16:04
Ed are you that certain about Drago.
13 Ed Harrison // Aug 5, 2007 at 16:09
Villareal site is reporting Enrique has signed for Newcastlefor for 4M on a 5 year deal .
14 TOON1 // Aug 5, 2007 at 16:26
Cheers ed ,good news that!Although on skysports ive just read that drago is still un-decided on his future !
15 Craig Allen // Aug 5, 2007 at 16:29
YES YES YES
GO ALAN!
16 Alex // Aug 5, 2007 at 16:31
sky are reporting that drago is uncertain and may get a payrise to stay where he is.
17 Dinko // Aug 5, 2007 at 17:07
Yes. Everyone in the world realised that Newcastle is going to be exelent next season. Even Bosnian television shows matches against celtic,juventus and sampdoria. Yes,yes,yes I can watch my dear Newcastle United few times before season starts. When season starts we can only watch games of Man. Utd.,Chelsea,Arsenal or Liverpool. I hope that Newcastle will be first option in next couple years and That I can watch my team more times over the year. I’m looking forvard to new season. I hope one day I will be at St. James Park looking Newcastle beating Liverpool 5:0. Yes,yes,yes. :)))))))
18 9thJune // Aug 5, 2007 at 19:45
Ed, where do you get the article about signing for 5 years. I’ve just looked at the Villareal site and it (article dated August 3rd) only says they have reached an agreement for the transfer. Nothing about 5 years and nothing about it being a done deal!