There’s just 6 days to go to Newcastle United’s first game of the season at Old Trafford, but Newcastle still haven’t got the registration through for Jonas Gutierrez.
Jonas Gutierrez - registration still not through
While Jonas has been allowed to play in friendly games, he will not be allowed to play on Sunday unless Newcastle get his registration through this week.
This all goes back to the initial deal on July 3rd, when Real Mallorca were less than happy that Jonas, with Newcastle’s assistance, was legally allowed to buy out his contract.
It was using FIFA’s article 17 of the transfer rules and is often referred to as the Webster law.
It is named after the Scottish defender Andy Webster who left his club Hearts in the summer of 2006 for Wigan Athletic, a year before his contract ended, and when Hearts appealed the case claiming £4M in compensation, Webster won his case and set a legal precedent by paying Hearts his remaining contract amount.
After the Gutierrez transfer, Real Mallorca appealed to FIFA, and as far as we know that appeal is still pending, and we expect that’s the reason the Spanish Club is still holding onto the registration.
We believe that is the current situation, and we wish it wasn’t so.
However, we believe that unless Newcastle can force through his registration in the next six days, Jonas will not be able to play on Sunday.
We need some clarification from the club on what the current situation is.
Comments welcome.
182 responses so far ↓
1 Ganiyu // Aug 11, 2008 at 11:25
Poor management
2 Spyro // Aug 11, 2008 at 11:30
its not poor management, what can the management do? His old team are trying to spite us because of how we ripped them off, we just have to wait. Blame FIFA if anything, they take far too long with apeals IMO
3 Dan13 // Aug 11, 2008 at 11:31
FFS!!
Typical.
4 Irish_toon // Aug 11, 2008 at 11:32
off the topic but did anyone hear that WEnger said that he wouldn’t buy any more midfielders b4 the start of the season…….If we want to get Inler it appears that the door has just been opened 4 us to snap him up!!!
5 toonfan1 // Aug 11, 2008 at 11:33
he will probably have his registration through before the manutd match. if not then we still have milner, zog and duff to choose from down the wings but would rather have jonas
6 xfer // Aug 11, 2008 at 11:33
It would be a disaster to say the least, playing without Gutierrez. Watched Man U last night, they have a very strong midfield and a battling team. If we want to get anything out of the game, we need to hold our line.
Not expecting much from the game, but then again, i believe if there is a good time to play Mau U, its this Sunday.
7 BenjiToon // Aug 11, 2008 at 11:36
Hang on, hang on. Just because the club haven’t said anything about this doesnt mean its a problem. Keegan said quite clearly that Jonas would only be able to play in the Mallorca cup if the registration was through. He did play, in the first game and of course two home games since.
I might be wrong but a player registered to one club can only play for another in friendlies if the club holding the registration gives their permission - presumably there’s some document they have to produce. (That must have been the case wiht Bassong right?) For competitive games a club must hold the registration or have a formal loan agreement witht the resigtration holding club.
If that’s true, then either Mallorca have allowed us the play Jonas without his reg, which would seem very unlikely if they’re in dispute with us, or we hold his reg already.
Clarification would be helpful but Ed, please don’t join in the scaremongering and panic that the press keeps throwing at us. We rely on you to keep a calm head over these things.
8 Dan13 // Aug 11, 2008 at 11:37
Ganiyu
How exactly is it poor management?!
Are u Fernando in disguise?
9 Ben_BKK // Aug 11, 2008 at 11:38
Bloody great, he’s looked one of our best players in pre-season, and it would be a big loss to have to play Man United without him…
10 furrygiblets // Aug 11, 2008 at 11:38
I thought he could only play in the friendlies if his registration was through? That’s what keegan said.
11 Ganiyu // Aug 11, 2008 at 11:39
Who is d next left back coming2 Newcastle
12 Ganiyu // Aug 11, 2008 at 11:43
Im a young lad from africa
13 Leeg123 // Aug 11, 2008 at 11:43
http://deportivo-la-coruna.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1717&page=92
heres a pic of coloccini in st james and asheley wearing the purple top wiv coloccini on it. scroll down the page a bit to get to the picture.
14 Beatski // Aug 11, 2008 at 11:45
I dont think we’re in dire need of another left back, another midfielder and striker are more important IMO
15 Ganiyu // Aug 11, 2008 at 11:46
I guess u all must b citizens of Newcastle.
16 Jezza // Aug 11, 2008 at 11:47
It’s not just the Manchester game I’m worried about. If we don’t get his registration by 31st August, we won’t be able to play him till January at the earliest and I wouldn’t bet against such a scenario unfolding. It’s just the sort of farcical situation that occurrs time and time again at this club.
17 furrygiblets // Aug 11, 2008 at 11:47
Ganiyu, why do i not believe you?
18 Born Again Geordie // Aug 11, 2008 at 11:49
We need this through - he was class on Saturday and we will need that sort of class. Especially against a weakend Manure side !!!
19 James // Aug 11, 2008 at 11:50
Right now, I fully expect this to the team against Man Utd on Sunday because the new players won’t be ready for such a big game, and I don’t think Owen will be fit
——————–GIVEN———————–
–BEYE—–TAYLOR—CACAPA—–ENRIQUE
—MILNER——GUTHRIE—–BUTT—-NZOGBIA
———————DUFF—————————-
———————MARTINS———————-
20 Born Again Geordie // Aug 11, 2008 at 11:53
furrygiblets - for ‘young lad from africa’ read Anal Oliver or even a Sun reporter!!!! We are the secret club insider !!!!! lol
21 Dan13 // Aug 11, 2008 at 11:55
James where is coloccini?
Ps: Doesn’t matter
I don’t theink he’ll play either
22 furrygiblets // Aug 11, 2008 at 11:56
or even Fer(i believe we will sign 4 players in a week)nando
23 xfer // Aug 11, 2008 at 11:56
Dont quite believe Enrique will start against Man U. Zog will probably start at LB. Gutirrez in the team unless registration problem persists.
Other than that, James, i think you got the right way we’ll start against Man U.
After Duff’s recent performance, and his consistent inability to dribble past defenders on the wing, he’ll play as a support striker for Martins.
24 Dan13 // Aug 11, 2008 at 11:56
lol Ganiyu
Cut the act now please:)
25 Will // Aug 11, 2008 at 11:59
“I don’t think the people and the structure we have now would have made the mistakes of the past.â€
Mike Ashley said that on the 9th of August. So what is this, if it’s not a mistake?
26 James // Aug 11, 2008 at 11:59
Not convinced Guiterrez will start at Old Trafford, KK likes to bring his players in slowly, and throwing him at Old Trafford ahead of Milner is not a KK move.
Coloccini will be a toon player by tomorrow but he’ll never start at Old Trafford. Far too big a game for someone who hasn’t played for us yet.
Be very surprised if he picks Zogbia at left back because he never defends and we need a solid defence
Of course, if rumours become fact, then JOE COLE may well be making his debut….
27 aqmin // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:01
ed, tell me you’re lying… sh@@t
28 Dan13 // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:03
lol how you know if he’s deceiving us?
29 Dan13 // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:04
A don’t think ze Joe Cole rumour is true
If anything we’ll be put off by the tag.
30 Ganiyu // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:07
So u dont believe me.im a pure fan of Newcastle in nigeria.most people here support d big 4.few bolton and p.mouth.im also a registered fan do u want proof?
31 Spyro // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:10
Sky Sports predict we will finish 10th
32 Bryan // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:11
I really find this hard to take. Firstly this registration fiasco with Gutierrez and now the longest running transfer deal in living memory for Coloccini.
I know that the Gutierrez situation is proberbly down to FIFA but what is happening with the Coloccini deal?
NUFC need to inform the fans as to why this is dragging on for so long. Is there an underlying problem somewhere that we need to know about.
All these problems dont help Dennis Wise`s case as our main man when it comes to transfer dealings.
Come on NUFC get your fingers out.
33 Dan13 // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:12
lol registered fan :S
Nah al let you off
I kinda believe it
34 Dan13 // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:13
Bryan
The coloccini deal is done, just hasn’t been announced.
My display pic on msn is ashley wearing his coloccini top
35 Spyro // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:13
is this the most panicky blog in history? i think so
36 Dan13 // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:19
“It’s important that the supporters are with us so that when an away team comes to St.James’ Park they know that the fans are behind us,” the 25-year-old told nufcTV.
“I know already that we have very good fans and my first two games at home I have enjoyed very much.
“I hope the fans like me and I was happy to help get the win against Valencia.”
Indeed, it was from Jonas’ expert centre that Steven Taylor’s rebounded header was smashed home by Milner for a dramatic late winner.
“It did not matter who scored or set up the goal, we were all just very happy to get what was an important win,” he added.
“That gives us confidence going to Man United next weekend.
looks promising he’ll play, look at the last quote.
Unless he’s speaking as a unit?
37 Dan13 // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:19
agreed spyro
38 furrygiblets // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:21
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2008/08/11/jonas-expects-to-shine-against-man-united-72703-21510458/
Uh-Oh
39 Ganiyu // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:25
Team selection determines.consistent performing players like martin beye spider man etc will help us achieve a top 4 i believe in dem.people in nigeria say if he scores alex fergi would bring out his own mask as a sign of respect
40 Geoffb1830 // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:28
in the chronicle it says about Keegan “He does have a Portuguese left-back on trial from Boavista, whose agent is the Gateshead-based Frank McAvennie, and this is a position he has been wanting to strengthen all summer.”
does anyone know anything about this player?
41 craig chisholm // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:28
this blog isnt panicy spyro………even you have to admit that this is a right balls up over the registration of spiderman. for those of you that say his registration is through as he needs it to play in friendlies are wrong. just check out kk’s last comments on it - he says its not through and that we can not play him in any real games until his old club release the paperwork. i am pretty sure they wont be doing us many favors too eh!! they might hang onto them until the results of their appeal to fifa over us. that would name sense. In which case, as one bloke said, we have two weeks otherwise its next year in jan before we can field the guy.
42 Spyro // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:33
how is it a balls up if it is out of our hands?
we got him for dirt cheap when we should have paid around 9 million for him, if Mallorca want to hold on to his registration until the appeal is dealt with then we can only wait. I would rather get him in for cheap and risk him not taking part in the first game or two as we have sufficient enough cover for him.
43 Edd Case // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:36
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2008/08/11/kevin-keegan-puts-coloccini-on-red-alert-72703-21510594/
44 toonfanjonny // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:36
i think the left back is mario silva but not sure
45 Toon1978 // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:37
Next two or three signings i hope will be Cuellar, Warnock OR Taiwo and a top class creative midfielder.
46 James // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:37
Just read an online press article to make you all laugh
“Shola Amoebi has declared himself fit for the season opener at Old Trafford.”
Who is he kidding????????????
http://www.shieldsgazette.com/nufc/United-striker-fit-for-Man.4376385.jp
47 Jay K // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:39
Did any hear wat kk said the next player we sign dont speak english tht is the signin after coco so who cud it be a heard for defo Xabi has been in newcastle airport.
48 Ganiyu // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:40
Newcastle 1 man u 6.i could not sleep dat night.smith had a red card.martins was sick.viduka was 2 old.cacapa n enrique disgraced me.
49 furrygiblets // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:41
Craig Keegan said before the Mallorca cup that Guti could not play in it until his registration is released.
Read the link above, Guti is even saying he is looking forward to United
50 AndyNUFC // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:44
Well we’ll all just have to see come sunday won’t we?
51 bailey // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:50
Agree people on this website (including me) get very panicky.
Think this registration issue is out of NUFC hands and held up at Mallorca end because they are exploring legal avenues or just downright awkwardness and brinkmanship.
Collocini issue was I believe down to Spanish end as well playing games regarding amount of transfer.
According to Setanta Arthur Cox left us due to fall out with Dennis Wise - if that is the case then why is it so hard for someone to confirm it.
KK does seem to be playing the ” I dont know” card much too often. Perhaps this is by design but it certainly doesnt help those of us who thrive on the feedback from NUFC. Perhaps we are just too selfish.
I have to admit that I was one of those who was starting to have doubts about Ashley but his recent comments especially transfer backing for KK (and his continual reference to KK) cannot be faulted and to me anyway it seems he is obviously committed to the cause and I dont see anything amiss in him seeking outside investors to help him create a bigger financial base to move the club forward.
52 Punk Skunk // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:50
No WE don’t NEED clarification from the club!..
…They don’t HAVE to tell us anything!..
53 CRAIGG // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:52
That article doesnt make me laugh at all James
I just wish people would remember that Shola has done a lot of good for this club and the reason he now is the footballing equivilant of a chocolate teapot is because he played for 6 months and scored many vital goals with a career threatening injury.
His commitment alone shouldnt be laughed at when we have had players like Babayaro, Carr, Luque & Marcelino in the not so distant past who were happy to take money without playing.
At least Sholas got some fight left in him and he certainly still looks more of a threat than Smith does even without any of the ability he had a few years back.
54 sweendog // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:52
The portugese left back was Mario Silva from Benfica…
55 Ganiyu // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:55
Y panic?it depends on ur key players fitness.my starting line up given colo faye beye geremi spider boy danny zog milner martin derdiyok
56 Edd Case // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:56
sweendog // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:52
The portugese left back was Mario Silva from Benfica…
No it was not.
It is Jorge Ribeiro from Boavista.
57 Ross // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:56
ganiyu you’re brilliant, that line about fergy and the mask is top drawer! haha.
toon1978-big willie claims derdiyok has signed and we can expect a huge surprise along with the unveiling of colo tomorrow.
i dont know what to think of it and am just sitting waiting to hear from the club officially, but he’s been right in advance on other occasions has he not?
58 James // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:00
If the MAJOR signing is JOE COLE, then based on these factors it might make more sense
- Last season he only played 90 mins 12 times for Chelsea
- Both Deco and Kaka (on his way) will always play ahead of him in Big Phil’s team
- Capello said a player must be a team regular to make England’s world cup team
59 Tom_Toon // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:01
Er, Ribeiro moved to Benfica about 2 months ago.
60 Spyro // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:04
can we stop with the Joe Cole rubbish already
61 Ganiyu // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:06
U guys worry 2 much.if were kk i would keep him 4 another day.play martin as a lone strike and congesst d mid field with danny zog faye etc.good
62 CRAIGG // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:06
Wheres this stuff about Joe Cole come from ?
63 ToonKing // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:06
anyone heard that were apparently interested in Anatoliy Tymoschuk ??? he would be a great buy altohugh he’s a little old now…
64 TerryMacsPerm // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:09
Coloccini will be unveiled Wednesday possibly alongside two unamed players who we’re working hard on getting in. Smith is guaranteed to stay as Keegan likes his whole attitude around the club, Arthur Cox did NOT leave after an argument with Dennis Wise as Wisey has nothing to do with any of the playing or coaching staff - his job is specifically to find players between 16 & 19 nothing else! And Guttierez will play against Man Utd. Fact.
65 Punk Skunk // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:10
Tymoschuk would be COOL, COOL, COOL!..
66 Ganiyu // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:12
Then he would b sacked like his senior brother big sam
67 clinta // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:13
I’m now just wandering how long it’ll take for the appeal to get sorted/ rejected hopefully?
we need this guy on the pitch and match fit. i’m starting to be a little concerned about the amount of players we have which won’t be match fit and used to playing and working with each other come the start of the season.
this always makes it a much slower process of getting to the top of your game, I feel since COLLOCCINI’S transfer has dragged on you can certainly add him to this list as well.
68 James // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:13
CRAIGG - A major signing was at SJP yesterday allegedly having a medical and photo shoot in new kit. Nobody has a clue who it is.
But the general consensus seems to be that it was JOE COLE. Here’s a list below I posted earlier suggesting who it might be :
The MAJOR signing theory:
XAVI - Publically states he wants to leave Barca, and is the Spanish Gerard. Long shot but EXACTLY the player we need.
Cost £25 million
CARDOZO - Benefica want to sell him and we had a £15 million bid turned down at the start of the summer (allegedly)
Cost = £20 million
BERBATOV - A lot of people still think Ashley is going to bid big for the Spurs man
Cost = £25 million
ARSHAVIN - Only Newcastle and Spurs being linked but Spurs refusing to bid the £24 million asking price….have Newcastle matched this bid?
Cost = £24 million
ARDA - Been linked with Newcastle for six months and if you believe reports earlier in the summer we had two bids turned down
Cost = £13 million
GOMIS - KK and the board all flew to watch him play before the Euros. The only player we know they’ve done this for.
Cost = £10-12 million
JOE COLE - Surplus to requirements at Chelsea and Villa have already tabled a bid (allegedly). Wants first team football to stay in the England world cup team
Cost = £18 million
69 Punk Skunk // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:14
Thanx for clearing that up TerryMacs…
…Like y’style!..
70 Tom_Toon // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:15
James it wont be any of those players, id bet anything on it.
71 Ganiyu // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:16
Any body comin 2 Newcastle must b at most 28yrs
72 Spyro // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:16
James
so basically your guessing
73 Punk Skunk // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:17
Who d’you think TT?..
74 Edd Case // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:17
Tom Toon, yeah, you’re right, I missed his transfer.
This left back from Boavista has to be a younger player which is why I’m certain it’s not Silva, he’s 30 or 31.
75 Punk Skunk // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:18
What about you Spyro?..
76 James // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:18
Spyro - Everybody is guessing. Those names are just the ones mentioned in the media at some point linked to us (except for Joe Cole). Spanish press and Sunday papers all say it was XAVI (far fetched to say the least)
But it could be anyone.
As long as it’s a top class creative midfielder I don’t care who it is.
77 Spyro // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:18
what about me skunk?
78 Ganiyu // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:21
U all should face reality.joe cole would never cum here.i know dat 3 big unpopular stars ere comin.b patient
79 SAM // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:23
I’d prefer Jonas not to play the Man Utd game. Honestly at Old Trafford he will have the full backs jumping in and playing rough and with little protection from the officials. Its the type of first match in the Premiership where you get frustrated and pickup a red card.
I remember watching Ginola play away at Arsenal and they did everything to upset him - and unfortunately it worked.
Give Jones time to adjust.
80 ObaFan2 // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:23
Funny how people seem to know what’s going on all of a sudden……. wonder if MA and KK do ?
81 Ganiyu // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:24
U all should face reality.joe cole would never cum here.i know dat 3 big unpopular stars ere comin.the highest we would spend is a 10 2 15 million range tis season.b patient false stories
82 Tom_Toon // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:24
Coloccini, Derdiyok + 1, dont know the 1
83 Punk Skunk // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:28
The ‘big’ signing?..What d’y'reckon?..
84 CRAIGG // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:29
De Jong, Coloccini and Warnock.
Then a late striker deadline deal ALA Sibierski
85 Punk Skunk // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:29
TT, with y’on those 2!..
…Someone creative tho’, huh?..
86 Ganiyu // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:29
Taiwo ,eren, skjbred.lucky guess
87 Big Ricks Black Nd White Army // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:31
ganiyu have they even got computers in nigeria lol
88 xfer // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:31
“For he was the only outfield player who did not miss a single minute of action in La Liga, clocking up 3,420 minutes with a 76% success rate in tackles won and four goals – as many as Habib Beye, Taylor, Abdoulaye Faye and Claudio Cacapa managed in total in the Premier League.”
Amazing fact…
“Keegan joked on Saturday night that, while Gutierrez speaks fluent English, his next signing cannot speak any English at all.”
Does colo speaks English?
89 Cooper // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:32
More chance of us winning the league with shola and smith top scorers than joe cole even thinking sbout coming to us.
i cant believe we are even considering it.
90 Spyro // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:35
ermmm, i dont really think we will have a ‘big’ singing as i thought we were straying away from that stuff. You never know though
91 Tom_Toon // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:35
Smith makes Shola look like Ronaldo in his pomp.
92 scott9 // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:36
we desperatley need a creative midfileder just to give us something different y sell emre if we were not goin to replace him get one in skelberg wud be a great buy then we need a left back to bak up enrique stating they obviuos really i think we need a strker but it dnt look like we iwll be gettin one in cardoza wot a signing he would be.
93 Spyro // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:36
Big Rick that is a poor, and distasteful attempt at humour
You cannot really be that stupid
94 Ganiyu // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:37
Ask martin he would tell u since he is in england.im mobile
95 Cooper // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:38
James - i knew that was bull and a complete guess simply because..
Medicals arent carried out at s.t jamses park.
96 Tom_Toon // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:40
They have a lab at the training ground dont they?
97 TerryMacsPerm // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:40
Exactly they’re carried out in Benton
98 Cooper // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:41
yea not the stadium
99 Punk Skunk // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:41
Spyro, ‘big’ as in, a very useful signing…Not interested in names, unless they really wanna be here!..Don’t care how much or little they cost…So long as they really wanna be here!..
…Sure you feel the same?..
TT, you’re completely right re: smith v shola!..
100 scott9 // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:42
if cocclina deal goes through and jonas then this wud be my team for man i think.
given
beye coco faye enrique
jonas butt guthrie milner
owen martins
bench. duff nzogbia harper taylor geremi smith cacapa
maybe coco wnt be ready so if not taylor i think we will be beat but heads up if we do.
101 James // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:44
I’m just reporting what others have been claiming on the other posts
Big Willie says the MAJOR signing took part in a photo shoot yesterday and will be revealed tomorrow. He has been right about every single signing so far.
He said Coloccini and the MAJOR SIGNING will be revealed tomorrow/Weds. Then later in the week that Swiss striker will be coming here.
So by the very definition MAJOR SIGNING it is someone we would never expect to come here.
102 Spyro // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:45
you know what Punk SKunk, i genuinely have no clue, however i am confident who ever we bring in will be a good signing as our scouting team seem top draw at the minute, i would like another versatile midfielder, someone like Affelay who can play ST, RW, LW, AM
103 Ganiyu // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:46
Is martin a legend
104 Cooper // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:46
ok, but if he’d taken part in a photo shoot im sure something would have been leaked - especially if it was a big player
105 Jay K // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:47
The player will be xabi, coco is trainin with the squad today just been up and seen him.
106 CRAIGG // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:50
I cant see Faye playing as he hasnt figured at all despite KK giving both time off after internationals, Geremi has started 5 friendlies.
He maybe injured but i think there was truth in the rumour about him returning to the north-west.
I personally think Taylor and Cacapa will start against the mancs.
107 Jay K // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:50
medicals aint even done @ benton all dun up @ jesmonds nutfield
108 James // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:51
Cooper - the leaks said it was XAVI
yes, i know that’s even harder to believe than Joe Cole.
Nobody knows who it is, but based on Big Willie’s other predications throughout the last year I believe him when he says a major signing is coming this week.
109 Punk Skunk // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:51
Me either Spyro, no clue!..
…But i’m with you, we’re doin’ fine…A couple more & we’ve got a TEAM!..
…Agree…Midfielder of the creative variety, please!..
110 Edd Case // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:52
Well, we’re definitely not signing Joe Cole - if you watch Sky Sports, you’ll have just seen him at Stamford Bridge in an open training session.
111 Punk Skunk // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:53
Hope we keep Faye!..
112 brave new toon // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:54
derdiyok seems the popular choice, although i’m still interested in tt’s spot, the lad in the stands..
i’m sure it was him, and he looks decent.. why was he there? and why haven’t the papers or ssn picked up on it?
Also how long do i have to wait for the sun to put guthrie and Jonas in the dream team?
113 CRAIGG // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:55
I would be after a quality holding player lke De Jong to replace Butt long term and Allow Barton/Guthrie to get forward and give us the goals weve lacked from midfield since Gary Speeds early days.
114 Dan13 // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:55
Who the hell is this ‘Big Willie’
115 Spyro // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:55
me too Skunk, Faye is a brute and i would really like him to stay
116 Edd Case // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:57
Dan13 // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:55
Who the hell is this ‘Big Willie’
He’s Free Willie’s older brother
117 Spyro // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:57
personally i like the two CM formation over the diamond formation.
Duff/Zog———————————–Guti
———–Guthrie——Barton————–
118 nando // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:57
big willie style from the fresh prince of bel air
119 James // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:58
Big Willie is one of the people that posts on this blog and has a strong source at SJP. His posts about signings are always spot on.
He never said a name, just that it was a MAJOR signing, along with Colocci and the Swiss striker.
120 Dan13 // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:58
Faye is clumsy
And for a big man he spends a lot of the time on the floor wailing in pain.
121 Dan13 // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:59
cheers james
122 JC // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:59
Where is everyone getting this news of a MAJOR signing being unveiled tomorrow with coloccini?
123 James // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:59
Look at the Gunthrie article for evidence about Big Willie’s predications.
124 brave new toon // Aug 11, 2008 at 13:59
Why does everyone put Faye in front of Taylor? Pre season for talys was excllent.. I would say pairing him with Colo on a consistant basis will bring him on to the next level.. and i expect 5 - 7 goals from him also
125 Dan13 // Aug 11, 2008 at 14:04
Anyone know when we’re meant to be getting the season tickets???
Mine was a real bargain!
£130!!
Woop Woop
126 sweendog // Aug 11, 2008 at 14:05
Tom Toon .. I think you’re right
Derdiyok and I think this other guy is Inler .. .. .. mind you I was checking up wikipediato see if there was any info and found something funny .. read the bottom, his international career ..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6khan_Inler
127 sweendog // Aug 11, 2008 at 14:06
its says “He also has 3 feet which makes him an excellent dribbler.” shows you how reliable wikipedia is
128 Lesh // Aug 11, 2008 at 14:06
C’mon James….. KK likes to bring his players in slowly (see 26)? Just like Tino at Boro eh?
Maybe he’s learned how to play mind games with the master?
129 Dan13 // Aug 11, 2008 at 14:07
Anyone know when we’re meant to be getting the season tickets???
Mine was a real bargain!
£130!!
130 no name // Aug 11, 2008 at 14:10
arda is the new signing cant wait till tomo gonna watch sky sports all day lol
131 Cooper // Aug 11, 2008 at 14:12
proof we have notihng to do with xavi:
(not that we ever needed)
http://www.fcbarcelona.com/web/english/galeries/futbol/temporada08-09/08/entrenaments/entrenament_110808/galeria.html
132 Tom_Toon // Aug 11, 2008 at 14:13
James - Big Willie has been posting for a month at most, he is hardly always spot on too.
133 Spyro // Aug 11, 2008 at 14:13
check this if you want to know why People put Faye
ahead of “Tayls”. I agree that is a bad nickname, cant we just call him Taylor.
http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Football/2008/08/08/Opta-investigate-Coloccini/?facets/sport-space/great-britain-locale/
134 sweendog // Aug 11, 2008 at 14:15
Cooper .. at least that clears up that turkey .. you can always dream but theres no way newcastle will get arguable the best DM in the world .. when we’re not in Europe ..
135 booney // Aug 11, 2008 at 14:18
guys i know major signing this week is arshavin
136 Tom_Toon // Aug 11, 2008 at 14:18
Xavi a DM? No way.
He is box-to-box, undoubtedly the best passer in the world (short and long) and one of the most underrated players in the world.