Setanta Sports is reporting tonight that BSC Young Boys defender Kamil Zayatte’s proposed move to Everton has stalled.
Kamil Zayette - 3 Premier Clubs interested
Kamil’s agent Roger Boli has also said that Newcastle United are keen on securing his services.
The 23 year-old Guinea international apparently impressed David Moyes during a trial at Everton.
However, his current Swiss club BSC Young Boys have already explained to the Merseyside club, there are three other English clubs showing an interest in the 23-year-old, and we know one of them is Newcastle.
It seems like the mad scramble that accompanies the closing of the transfer window has started, and agents are probably more involved than they should be, in working the best last minute deals for their clients.
Zayette has played for RC Lens and moved to BSC Young Boys in Switzerland only last summer. He is 6’3” tall and can play central defender, right back and defensive midfield, so it seems he could be a good capture for the squad, given his obvious versatility.
Zayatte wants to move to England and more developments are certainly expected very soon, and we could even know tomorrow the destination of the player.
Roger Boli told setantasports.com tonight:
“I don’t know what is happening at Everton, actually there might be a slight problem between David Moyes and his president regarding the signing, and I’m also aware of the fact that Newcastle want him as well,”
“I can’t tell with which club he is going to sign for the moment, but I may tomorrow.”
We believe the fee is in the region of £3M, and tonight Sky Sports is going further than Setanta Sports, and reporting that Zayatte is ready to sign for Newcastle United.
If this is indeed true, we would expect some news on this early tomorrow.
Comments welcome.
312 responses so far ↓
1 toon lad // Aug 28, 2008 at 20:50
anybody no if he’s any good?
2 tripp // Aug 28, 2008 at 20:51
anybody know owt about him?
3 tripp // Aug 28, 2008 at 20:51
ha! love the first two comments.
4 nightfall // Aug 28, 2008 at 20:54
all i know is that we won’t sign crapy players…so if we do sign him, he must be quality
5 Nick C // Aug 28, 2008 at 20:56
Welcome to Mike Ashleys Bargain Basement…
6 Tom4Nufc // Aug 28, 2008 at 20:57
Where is it on Sky Sports? I been on the website, its not on there, and I cant see it on SSN, can someone correct me please?
7 Big Ricks Black Nd White Army // Aug 28, 2008 at 20:58
where does it say it on ssn, someone show me link plz
8 Chris F // Aug 28, 2008 at 20:59
yeah, cos that 10mill argie and the one we got for peanuts have a) proved we won’t spend and b) proved that cheap means crap, haven’t they nick?
sweet baby jebus.
9 Big Ricks Black Nd White Army // Aug 28, 2008 at 20:59
haha same time tom4nufc
10 toon lad // Aug 28, 2008 at 20:59
its on setanta not skysports ed
11 reagen smash // Aug 28, 2008 at 20:59
hi alrite its reagen smash.
the question is will ashley spend the cash(ley)
reagen smash
12 AndyNUFC // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:00
With Everton’s big lack of signings, they will want the player more.
Plus if we were to sign anybody for defence it would most likely be a left back.
13 Lew Davies // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:01
I see his already has a “ASPO” !
- not sure we want him or need him?
- never heard of him either.
- but he is cheap so that means MA is interested then!!!!
cant believe this shit. ???
WOW!!!
14 sean667 // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:02
who?
15 MontiToon // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:02
It was on Sky Sports too around 6.30pm….
16 Colin Bolin // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:02
Zayette eh!
Whoopee , thats me off to St James tomorrow to buy a corporate box for the next 10 years then.
17 Ashton // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:03
” On August 28th 2008, Zayatte was spotted at Newcastle Airport doing keepy-uppies in front of the world press as he flew in to sign for Newcastle United F.C.. Unfortunatly, Zayatte fell over and broke his left leg forcing the deal to fall through. It’s thought Sunderland AFC are now chasing the crocked defender. They are thought to be ready to offer in the region of £32 for the player.
The deal was revealed to be close to breakdown when Roy Keane discovered that he was neither Irish, nor a former player at Celtic or Manchester United. Keane was quoted as saying “I’m horrified, his agent told me he was Eric Djemba-Djemba, I’ve obviously been conned.”
from wiki
18 Geordie Lumberjack // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:03
This must be the big WOW signing.
Get in!!
Joking (sort of), just because I’ve never heard of him doesn’t mean he isn’t any good.
19 D.C. // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:03
Don’t believe it…at least not yet.
Check out his Wikipedia entry for a laugh (before they change it back):
Before the 2005/06 season he was drafted into the first team of RC Lens.On the 26th of August, it was reported by numerous newspapers that Kamil was in Merseyside to agree to personal terms with Everton FC, the fee is around the region of 2,500,000 pounds.
On August 28th 2008, Zayatte was spotted at Newcastle Airport doing keepy-uppies in front of the world press as he flew in to sign for Newcastle United F.C.. Unfortunatly, Zayatte fell over and broke his left leg forcing the deal to fall through. It’s thought Sunderland AFC are now chasing the crocked defender. They are thought to be ready to offer in the region of £32 for the player.
The deal was revealed to be close to breakdown when Roy Keane discovered that he was neither Irish, nor a former player at Celtic or Manchester United. Keane was quoted as saying “I’m horrified, his agent told me he was Eric Djemba-Djemba, I’ve obviously been conned.”
20 hitman // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:03
another cheep buy whats going on with ashley
21 TommyBnufc // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:04
To be honest if we a sign a few players like this rather than money merchants I wont mind, mix that up with hopefully one very creative player and I will be happy, I think we have a good squad but do need some quality cover. Keep Milner or spend on a ACM and a ST Please Keegan!
22 Steven // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:05
Ah no absoulutely nothing about him, so where is this WOW signing? We need a striker even more so than a midfeilder, where is the LB KK has been lookiing for? Only four more days to determine the 1st half of our season.
23 MMNUFC // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:05
One down three to go
24 shearer9 // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:06
Tom4Nufc -it isn’t on the website but it was on sky sports news before. they were going live to reporters all over the country and went to david craig in the north east. he then confirmed that the player was in newcastle for talks, don’t no how reliable he is. it then went to the midlands, their reporter said that villa were offering 9mil for milner but we want 10. hope thats a help
25 9 Shearer // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:07
Looking at the situation;
We dont need a WOW signing the wow signing is Collocini. look how he has organised our defence.
We should get 3 new good unknown players. look at Bassong no one knew him but we are all full of praise. If Zayatte is good for Everton he is good for us.
Milner is going no where KK is going to sit him down and let him he will earn what he will fight for and by Jan if Ashley is satisfied ha will sign in Jan.
Owen is going to sign in Sept.
All we have to concetrate about is The arsena game, we have to get aresult and what I see is a win. If Milner doesnt play, we should bring in our bad boy Barton who will also do agood job. play 4-3-3.
With Milner;
…………………….Given
Beye…….Taylor………..Colo……….Enrique
Jonas……….Guthrie………Butt……….Zogs
…………………..Milner……..Owen
Without Milner;
……………………Given
Beye………..Taylor………Colo……..Enrique
…….Barton……….Butt………….Guthrie
Jonas………………..Owen………………Zogs.
When we get the result we need. The next game is Hull after two weeks and with our reserves we can get something at HOME. Then all the injuried players(Viduka,Duff,Martins) will be back for the next game and Barton will be sorted by then.
Then let the season begin……………..
26 Big Ricks Black Nd White Army // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:07
well bassong was cheap nd we didnt know much bowt him, nd he has turned oot ok, lets hope he is the same, if he joins
27 ToonFaith // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:07
It was on the SSN transfer news around the country, still waiting for it come on again, but all they talk about is champions league this and man u that zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
28 Tom4Nufc // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:09
shearer9 - Thanks very much
appreciated very much. Know, has anyone seen him play?
29 toon lad // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:10
Ever Banega he’s really class love him to come but he will probabley not
30 JP...from The Rock of Gibraltar! // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:11
its on ssn tv not website!!!
31 Big Ricks Black Nd White Army // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:12
banega has just signed with someone on loan for the season
32 Trust KK // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:12
GETTING A PLAYER FOR CHEAP DOES NOT MEAN THEY ARE CRAP.
ADEBAYOR SIGNED FOR 3M, BIG AND STRONG FOOTBALLER FROM A SMALL AFRICAN NATION…
33 reagen smash // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:12
BREAKNG NEWS
shaun wright philip has resigned for citeh.
reagen smash
34 MMNUFC // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:13
Banega has just joined Athletico Madrid from valencia
35 Norway _toon // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:14
While we are waiting for this unknown player, turn some attenition to Per Ciljan Skjelbred.
In Rosenborgs 5-0 win against one of Swedens best team, he was voted man of the match.
Thats amazing since old spurs striker Steffen Iversen bagged 3 goals…
Get the lad now! Then bring a leftback, a striker and and a decent midfileder. God damn it! 3 more days until the window are closing.
36 toon lad // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:15
too bad anybody else think he would have been good for the toon?
37 Tom4Nufc // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:21
I just want to know how good this guy is, anyone?!
38 Toon Graeme // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:22
Toon lad, might be - you never know and thats the thing.
Any chance of a midfielder or striker? Cause we is f*ckd in the up front section at the minute.
MO looks to be taking a break from his sicknote, but the season is young.
Lets hope that KK was bull shitting about Oba!!
Going to be an intersting day tomorrow at press conference.
39 Lew Davies // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:23
Tom - just have to wait and see I guess.
40 reagen smash // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:24
i agree with greame.
reagen smash
41 Craigg // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:24
Steffen Iversen scoring a hat trick!
Thats not a ringing endorsment for the quality of the opposition in the norweigan league.
42 toon lad // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:25
sergio auguero as the wow signing. good little player
43 pete stone // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:26
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44 Lew Davies // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:27
Toon Graeme - MO hasn’t played for England yet…….The season is young!!!! plenty of time for a nice long sick note me thinks. Maybe waiting till he gets a new 3/4 year deal to back it up with. (Rubs hands together rapidly!!!!)
45 Toon Graeme // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:32
Ive said this earlier today but hell Im saying it again - MA is not stupid enough to let MO leave. In effect he is NUFC’s biggest player asset.
I have the upmost faith that MO aint going anywhere apart from SJP pitch for a few more years.
There you go lads - some positive thinking!!!
46 dick // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:33
zayatte, right age, right price, low wages for tight ass ashley, maybe get a couple more like him, wecome to pound shop toon
47 liquid ice // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:33
breaking news,
newcastle sighn kamil zayette on a three year deal for 2.5mil, also toon boss kevin keegans thinks that ma will get him an attaking midfield also he says that de jond is already been revealed but are going to delay the anouncement with a double signing.
good news tonight coming out of the toon army camp!
48 scotty // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:33
Joey Barton will like this signing - he likes “chinning” young boys!!!
49 Lew Davies // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:35
scotty - not funny m8, dont even go there!
50 dave // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:35
trust ed to add contradictory bullshit in the same sentence.
51 James // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:37
I find it baffling that after years of wasting millions on mercenaries, the majority of you lot are annoyed that we’re not wasting more millions on new mercenaries.
We’ve managed to bring in 4 quality signings that VASTLY improve the first 11, without having to spend a great deal of money. If we’d spent £50 million bringing in EXACTLY the same four players, everyone would be more happy. Crazy ego thing because Sunderland have spent so much.
We have the best first 11 outside the top four, and the best manager. Hardly a crisis
52 reagen smash // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:39
I find it baffling that after years of wasting millions on mercenaries, the majority of you lot are annoyed that we’re not wasting more millions on new mercenaries.
We’ve managed to bring in 4 quality signings that VASTLY improve the first 11, without having to spend a great deal of money. If we’d spent £50 million bringing in EXACTLY the same four players, everyone would be more happy. Crazy ego thing because Sunderland have spent so much.
We have the best first 11 outside the top four, and the best manager. Hardly a crisis
53 dick // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:42
your right james lets wait to see what happens might get a nice surprise, trust KK
54 Toon Graeme // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:44
What crisis is this like? You mean the NUFC crisis that has been blown out of all perspective over the last 24 hrs once it came to light milner wanted to leave.
Yes we have a small squad and need to get people in the door and our upfront lads are nearly all knacked - but thats nowt.
MA has been bashed loads today and for why? A meeting that NOT one of us knows what was about! Exactly.
We know the problems with the squad size and so do the behind the scenes boys.
Tuesday is the day lads…….. we can either celebrate or go ape shit.
Roll on the ARSEnal.
55 chuck // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:45
Like Predicted, cheap unknowns, gonna be a tuff season.
56 reagen smash // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:47
What crisis is this like? You mean the NUFC crisis that has been blown out of all perspective over the last 24 hrs once it came to light milner wanted to leave.
Yes we have a small squad and need to get people in the door and our upfront lads are nearly all knacked - but thats nowt.
MA has been bashed loads today and for why? A meeting that NOT one of us knows what was about! Exactly.
We know the problems with the squad size and so do the behind the scenes boys.
Tuesday is the day lads…….. we can either celebrate or go ape shit.
Roll on the ARSEnal.
57 dick // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:49
well if the cheap unknowns are as good as the ones we have already signed I will be a happy man chuck
58 AndyNUFC // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:50
It’s not we want mercenaries, but we need players in. At this moment in time, i’d take 7 mercenaries in the next 3 days than no players.
We have a small squad and injuries will be the downfall of us this season. If we do not buy tomorrow, then top 10 will be a struggle.
59 Ben // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:51
I think people need to realize that this ‘wow’ signing is just a rumour and not a promise.
60 MAG PIE // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:52
there’s another loon on here we should all ignore
don’t know anything about this player but Everton usually scout well/ Have to say, though, I’d prefer a less cosmopolitan squad - more brits and more geordies through the ranks
61 Guinea Mag // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:53
He’s a super star in Guinea and maybe a decent player for Young Boys in Switzerland, but the English PL is a different class.
£3M is too big a fee, so doubt it will happen…..
Agents trying to increase fee and salary!
62 havanaclue // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:54
times online reporting , everton put a 10mill bid in for Milner
63 Nickies Butt // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:54
Comment 15
You leg Ashton rofl!!!
64 JC // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:55
Don’t think we need him.
Sell:Duff=5m
Ameobi=2m
Smith=3m
Cacapa=1m
Barton=3m
Milner=9m
Geremi=2m
Total=25m
Buy:Left winger=6m
Right winger=6m
2 Centre midfielders=16m
Centre back=6m
Left back=6m
1 ‘young’ santa cruz like striker=5m
Total=45m
45m-25m=20m
Not bad bussiness if we could get in that many players with quality in those position for those prices………who am I kidding……
65 reagen smash // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:55
#
ority of you lot are annoyed that we’re not wasting more millions on new mercenaries.
We’ve managed to bring in 4 quality signings that VASTLY improve the first 11, without having to spend a great deal of money. If we’d spent £50 million bringing in EXACTLY the same four players, everyone would be more happy. Crazy ego thing because Sunderland have spent so much.
We have the best first 11 outside the top four, and the best manager. Hardly a crisis
#
46 reagen smash // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:39
I find it baffling that after years of wasting millions on mercenaries, the majority of you lot are annoyed that we’re not wasting more millions on new mercenaries.
We’ve managed to bring in 4 quality signings that VASTLY improve the first 11, without having to spend a great deal of money. If we’d spent £50 million bringing in EXACTLY the same four players, everyone would be more happy. Crazy ego thing because Sunderland have spent so much.
We have the best first 11 outside the top four, and the best manager. Hardly a crisis
#
47 Toon Graeme // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:44
What crisis is this like? You mean the NUFC crisis that has been blown out of all perspective over the last 24 hrs once it came to light milner wanted to leave.
Yes we have a small squad and need to get people in the door and our upfront lads are nearly all knacked - but thats nowt.
MA has been bashed loads today and for why? A meeting that NOT one of us knows what was about! Exactly.
We know the problems with the squad size and so do the behind the scenes boys.
Tuesday is the day lads…….. we can either celebrate or go ape shit.
Roll on the ARSEnal.
#
48 chuck // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:45
Like Predicted, cheap unknowns, gonna be a tuff season.
#
49 reagen smash // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:47
What crisis is this like? You mean the NUFC crisis that has been blown out of all perspective over the last 24 hrs once it came to light milner wanted to leave.
Yes we have a small squad and need to get people in the door and our upfront lads are nearly all knacked - but thats nowt.
MA has been bashed loads today and for why? A meeting that NOT one of us knows what was about! Exactly.
We know the problems with the squad size and so do the behind the scenes boys.
Tuesday is the day lads…….. we can either celebrate or go ape shit.
Roll on the ARSEnal.
#
50 AndyNUFC // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:50
It’s not we want mercenaries, but we need players in. At this moment in time, i’d take 7 mercenaries in the next 3 days than no players.
We have a small squad and injuries will be the downfall of us this season. If we do not buy tomorrow, then top 10 will be a struggle.
#
51 Ben // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:51
I think people need to realize that this ‘wow’ signing is just a rumour and not a promise.
#
52 MAG PIE // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:52
there’s another loon on here we should all ignore
don’t know anything about this player but Everton usually scout well/ Have to say, though, I’d prefer a less cosmopolitan squad - more brits and more geordies through the ranks
#
53 Guinea Mag // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:53
He’s a super star in Guinea and maybe a decent player for Young Boys in Switzerland, but the English PL is a different class.
£3M is too big a fee, so doubt it will happen…..
66 beyethegreat // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:56
toon lad as much as i want him to he wouldnt come especially when he can get 1st team football
67 Craigg // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:56
James
I definately agree on that, The lads we have brought in for a combined £15.8m are class.
On Milner he doesnt want to go, He wants a new deal the same as Tayor did.
NUFC.COM put it perfectly, Why should they be on about half of what Viduka, Duff, Smith, Cacapa, Geremi ETC. are on when they give us more and will continue to improve and be around for 10 years or more if we sell Milner or N’Zogbia and if we had sold Taylor it would have made Ashleys youth policy a farse.
We need to get the kid signed up long term, Also Harper and Owen.
68 beyethegreat // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:57
sorry toon lad ia meant to say champs league football
69 shearer9 // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:58
oh dear, looks like villa and everton have both slapped in 10 million bids for milner
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/article4629531.ece
i certainly dont wana c him go, everyone is saying its good business. it is only good business if we spend it on another quality player
70 sirjasontoon // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:58
Reagan Smash=Dick
On football matters looks ok more pleased Ashley.
71 sirjasontoon // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:58
Reagan Smash=Dick
On football matters looks ok more please Ashley.
72 reagen smash // Aug 28, 2008 at 21:59
REAGEN SMASH
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73 dick // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:00
10 million for milner, let him go, seen his stats on setanta we play twice as good with out him
74 beyethegreat // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:00
so i take it every one hate ashley personally i am keeping optomistic
75 liquid ice // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:01
ed speed were are you i miss you!!!1
76 GraemeR // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:02
WOW
77 reagen smash // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:02
Setanta Sports is reporting tonight that BSC Young Boys defender Kamil Zayatte’s proposed move to Everton has stalled.
Kamil Zayette - 3 Premier Clubs interested
Kamil’s agent Roger Boli has also said that Newcastle United are keen on securing his services.
The 23 year-old Guinea international apparently impressed David Moyes during a trial at Everton.
However, his current Swiss club BSC Young Boys have already explained to the Merseyside club, there are three other English clubs showing an interest in the 23-year-old, and we know one of them is Newcastle.
It seems like the mad scramble that accompanies the closing of the transfer window has started, and agents are probably more involved than they should be, in working the best last minute deals for their clients.
Zayette has played for RC Lens and moved to BSC Young Boys in Switzerland only last summer. He is 6’3” tall and can play central defender, right back and defensive midfield, so it seems he could be a good capture for the squad, given his obvious versatility.
Zayatte wants to move to England and more developments are certainly expected very soon, and we could even know tomorrow the destination of the player.
Roger Boli told setantasports.com tonight:
“I don’t know what is happening at Everton, actually there might be a slight problem between David Moyes and his president regarding the signing, and I’m also aware of the fact that Newcastle want him as well,”
“I can’t tell with which club he is going to sign for the moment, but I may tomorrow.”
We believe the fee is in the region of £3M, and tonight Sky Sports is going further than Setanta Sports, and reporting that Zayatte is ready to sign for Newcastle United.
If this is indeed true, we would expect some new
78 JC // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:03
http://uk.reuters.com/article/footballNews/idUKLS3586220080828
Good fo him
79 Dondatta13 // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:04
According to this :-
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/article4629531.ece
Everton have joined the race for Milner AND looking at the last few words in the 4th paragraph it seems any money we get for any transfer of Milner, Leeds United get a cut!!!! Just as I said yesterday ….
Fat Fred and his silly clauses …. sheeesh!
80 sirjasontoon // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:04
The Times reckons Everton bid for Milner accepted 10m…dunno how true it is.
REAGAN TW@T piss off you are a goon.
81 MAG PIE // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:06
Sir Jason - ignore him, he’ll go away. Ed - can’t you ban the fool?
82 reagen smash // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:07
The Times reckons Everton bid for Milner accepted 10m…dunno how true it is.
REAGAN TW@T piss off you are a goon.
Sir Jason - ignore him, he’ll go away. Ed - can’t you ban the fool?
83 Alex // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:11
If it is true that Everton have put a bid in for Milner then we should try for a swap deal for Arteta . They were interested in Smith so swap Milner and smith for Arteta .They are even more desperate for new signings than we are so ,it might just work.
84 Dondatta13 // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:11
Everton have entered the race for Milner AND if you read the 4th paragraph, It also goes on to say Leeds United get a cut of any fee we recieve …
Fat Fred and his stupid clauses …. Sheeeesh
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/article4629531.ece
85 blerred // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:21
wish toon fans wouldn’t make a mockery of us all by saying things about this kid who none of us have seen play!! no wonder the rest of the nations fans say we think we’re bigger than we are. we need players, this lad is young, cheap, and versatile and he’ll be desperate to prove something, surely a better bet than signing an ageing overpaid primadonna as we’ve done so many times in the past. how many people had seen samba before he went to blackburn?? or faye before he went to bolton?? does that make them bad players?? get real lads and lasses, everton didnt get to 4th and 5th place finishes by spending stupid amounts on ‘big’ names!!
86 sirjasontoon // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:23
Cheers Magpie some proper pricks on here lately !
87 MAG PIE // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:24
blerred - that’s twisted logic mate. My 8 year old is young, versatile and desperate; very desperate
88 sirjasontoon // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:25
Dondatta13 keep up i said that several posts ago(67)
89 MAG PIE // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:26
sirjason - ed speed started all this - wouldn’t be suprised if this is him by another name. nob.
90 scott9 // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:29
if we do sell milner in witch i will be gutted as it shows things are going all wrtong as ashley is mnot putting his hand in his pocket e.g means owen cud go aswell.then i would ask for an exchange with aston villa say 7m +sean davis or maybe petrov he wud be an ok signing
91 ADtoonAM // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:29
MAG PIE- I was just thinkin the same mate as he aint been on tonite, but we could be wrong lol
92 MAG PIE // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:30
This lad Zayatte apparently can play RB and CB but it’s cover at LB we need - yes?
Geremi , Taylor, Colo can all play RB if Beye is out
Enrique and Edgar only LB’s
I want us to get Warnock, Bullard, Larsson (if Milner goes) and Ashton
93 robertsa // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:30
ZAYETE
MALOUDA
SKJELBRED
i wouldnt mind those three. aslong as zayete is better than taylor and bassong.
guys i rekon we shud ignore the t1ts that come on and annoy us. plus i have an incling reagen smash is ed speed. no coments under ed speed on this article i dont think??? interesting.
94 Dondatta13 // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:31
Sirjason … I did try to say it earlier but my post didnt show up … Plus, Its always nice to add the link both as proof and to let others read it for themselves
What do you think about this sell on clause then?
I think its just another typical Toon blunder … (Posted at 22.31) lol
95 Spuggy // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:32
Milner update….
http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=837602
PFA… “I note the comments on the [Newcastle] website, the contents of which disappoint me because James Milner was left with no option, in his opinion, but to formally ask for a transfer following the club’s total refusal to offer him a new contract,” McGuire, who is the deputy chief executive of the Professional Footballers’ Association, told The Guardian.
“The contract which was signed a year ago was agreed more than 11 months before that, when they refused to let his transfer to Aston Villa go through on deadline day [in August 2006]. A new deal was agreed in principle and it took until the following July to be established.
“In that time James has played two seasons in Newcastle’s first team and he was asking for a [salary] figure that reflects that. James feels that his salary does not reflect his value in the market.”
Newcastle appear to be wholly unimpressed by Milner’s attempts to increase his pay-packet, and even more so by his insistence on leaving after his wishes were denied.
But McGuire claimed that the Toon’s total refusal to even discuss a wage rise demonstrates a lack of appreciation for the former Leeds United winger’s efforts over the past two seasons.
Development
“He was simply asking for an improvement that reflects his development,” added McGuire. “Having played over 50 games last season and 160 games in the Premier League, he believed his improvement warranted a new contract.
“It was made clear on two occasions there was not going to be a new contract. Therefore he felt that he was left with no option.”
Milner is expected to join Aston Villa on Monday, as the Midlands club have bid £10million for the man they took on loan during the 2005-06 season.
96 toonarmy08 // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:35
should be kk press conf 2moro ,so we will find out more then ,eg transfers ,milner situation ,owen contract etc etc .keep the faith lads ,howay the toon
97 robertsa // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:37
toonarmy08 not sure if this is a thick question but how u know there is news conference?
98 blerred // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:39
MAPGIE - my point about him being desperate is that he’ll have a point to prove and he’ll be willing to fight and scrap for his place in the team. plus if he’s already got 10 caps for his country at 23-years old he cant be that bad, even though guinea arent the greatest side
how many bad players has moyes signed? we could do a lot worse than this kid in my opinion
warnock - probably wont happen, why would he come here as ‘cover’? plus enrique is probably better than him. if we need cover at left-back it should be someone younger who may be willing to wait for a first-team chance
bullard - could be useful but dont think fulham would sell. think theres better players available
larsson - not a bad player but whereas milner can beat a man and cant cross, larsson is the exact opposite lol, good at set pieces though. if we sell milner we need a quality replacement but i’d rather use the 10m to get a class CM like moutinho or veloso, and play jonas RM
ashton - risky at such a high price coz he spends as much time injured as the rest of our strikers. suppose if we get enough injury prone strikers the law of averages states we should have at least one fit most of the time lol. big fan of a fit ashton though, he’s the nearest thing we could get to shearer
anybody see liege scare the shit out of liverpool?? that big kid fellaini was class, and the captain defour looks top-class for a 21-year old!! could be worth a look…
99 Dondatta13 // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:39
robertsa, im guessing the press conference would be for the Arsenal game … Expect KK to say he wont answer any questions that do not relate to the up and comming fixture … lol
100 black magpie // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:40
10 mil for milner- i think everton and villa have been drinking cool aid
take advantage ashley
i for one (considering the last decade) feel the club is slowly but surely heading in the right direction-
the key is if keegan stays- i do worry about his relationship with the chief- but what manager chairman relationship is smooth in the premier? Chelsea, everton, Spurs (im tellin ya) Liverpool??
paa we have too many babies in our ranks just sing and back the king-
above all else other teams should never doubt the fans commitment to the cause- no mater how tough the seaason
101 Spuggy // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:43
Personally I think it is a bit of a cheek for Milner to ask for an improvement in his contract half way through it? HOw many players do that, sure negotiate a better deal for a NEW contract.
I think Milner has ended up with egg on his face now and has let the fans down if the story rings true. He didn’t have to sign the original contract did he? And its a cheek to put a transfer request in but ask for it not to be made public!! How on earth does tha work - surely NUFC hav a right to let other clubs know so that offers can be made?!?
Strange, and very stupid and unnecesary behaviour from an exemplary professional, and talk about bad timing!
102 fostino // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:43
re: sirjason
in fairness dondatto had a link to the news you posted, far more reliable!!!
im just saying is all!!
103 toonarmy08 // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:44
Robertsa -i mean he always seems to have a conference on team news ahead of the arsenal game ,sono doubt the media will drill him about everything thats going on !!!
104 Beatski // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:44
2 midfielders and a striker and i’d be happy e.g:
Skjelbred,
Larsson,
Derdiyok,
they’re all popular names on here, and they would probs cost around £15mil not exactly breaking the bank if we sell milner
105 beyethegreat // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:45
blerred i know you have just mentioned it but in all honesty i would have prefered it if he had more than 10 caps at 23 year old
106 Beatski // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:47
and blerred, yeah a few of the Std Liege players were impressive, i would’nt be complaining if we signed one of em.
werent we linked with that feillani (sp) yesterday?
107 robertsa // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:49
oops oh yer i forgot. gues it was a stupid question lol.
still i reckon reagen smash is ed speed anyone agree?
108 Brave New Toon // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:53
if thats the case with jimmy milner.. i’ve gotta say fair play.
He’s obviously hot property, with three or four clubs willing to part with ten million for him.
If we are not prepared to put him on parity with the duff’s, taylors, geremi’s, zog’s money then more fool us. he is a stalwart of the side, and prob our most creative midfielder.
If he goes, good luck to the lad.. i’d much prefer us to sign him up to the 30 grand he wants for the next five years…
If not 10 million should buy Arda??
109 Dondatta13 // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:53
Beatski, I must admit the three players you mentioned (Skjelbred, Larsson, Derdiyok) look amazing at this moment in time with the clock ticking down … I’d take them in a heart beat(ski).
110 supershay // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:54
Spuggy thats interesting m8. Think of it. If Milner asks for and gets an increased wage because he has ‘now played more games and improved,’ does that mean any player who signs a deal today, 4,5, years whatever, can ask for and should get a better deal a year or two later because they’ve made more appearances and ‘improved’…….
this is beginning to sound more like greed on milner’s part than anything.
He’s definitly gone so… we won’t offer a bumper deal because we’d be setting a precedent every player will want to follow. He’s basically said “Pay me more now or I’m off!” Good luck then see ya.
If he is to stay perhaps we could offer him an improved deal if he improves on the 2 assists he made last season. Doesn’t mention that opta stat above neither does it…
111 robertsa // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:55
if it was up to me id sell milner to liverpool for 10 million + jack hobbs sami hypia and adam hammill. no less.
112 MAG PIE // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:58
I know the days have gone when we could relate to the players but is it only me who would prefer a predominantly British squad and team?
113 Craigg // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:58
I personally dont see what Larrson would give us as he is too slow and one dimensional, No doubt he crosses a quality ball and takes a mean free kick, So can Beckham but he should be bombed out of the England team!
The way KK wants the lads to play is all about sharp passing, pace and movement hence the interchanging between Jonas, Milner and Zog the other night, Larrson isnt fast or creative enough to play that way he will sit on the wing and cross the ball.
If we were to sell Milner which i hope we dont and still refuse to believe we will, A player like McGeady who can play all across the pitch and has pace to burn would be a more suitable replacement.
114 MAG PIE // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:59
The thing about Milner is, if his performance had dropped off in the last year would the PFA have approached NUFC to suggest a wage drop? Mmm, I wonder.
115 Beatski // Aug 28, 2008 at 22:59
nicely punned Dondatta, and apparently Skjelbred had an amazing game tonight as well(although i didnt see it.)
the Duffs and smiths etc are all overpaid, but if we give into milner’s demands (1 yr after signing a new contract) it wont be long before Zog and Taylor etc. want more and more money.
Then in a few years, we’ll be on here moaning about how our wage bill is too high and how ashley hasnt done enough to get it down like he said he would.
He had to draw the line and start somewhere, its just a shame it had to be milner
116 Geordie Nick // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:01
james milner is asking for an improved contract based on the clubs vauluation of him, the contract he signed last year, was a contract that had been agreed the year before, when the club were willing to sell him to villa for about 4-5mil, only to change their minds.
now if they were willin to offer him the wage he is on now whilst only valuing him at 4-5mil then now that they vaule him at double that, 10mil, surely they cant argue with the fact that if the club thinks his value has double then he must be worth more in wages
117 reagen smash // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:02
nicely punned Dondatta, and apparently Skjelbred had an amazing game tonight as well(although i didnt see it.)
the Duffs and smiths etc are all overpaid, but if we give into milner’s demands (1 yr after signing a new contract) it wont be long before Zog and Taylor etc. want more and more money.
Then in a few years, we’ll be on here moaning about how our wage bill is too high and how ashley hasnt done enough to get it down like he said he would.
He had to draw the line and start somewhere, its just a shame it had to be milner
118 Craigg // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:03
MAG PIE
Your not alone with that preference:
As much as i dislike this messy business with Villa over Milner, I admire the way O’Neill is building a quality side with a lot of home grown talent, Much like what Bobby did here.
119 sirjasontoon // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:03
Fostino I couldnt be bothered.
120 Brave New Toon // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:05
whats wrong with miller wanting to be recognised as a important first team player?
He is simply saying.. If you don’t rate me.. five other premier sides do.
I’m sure he’d rather stay at the toon, but he’s like any one of us.. I’ve performed well at work the last year.. I want a pay rise that reflects that,
It’s just the real world boy’s
121 Craigg // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:05
Very good point Geordie Nick
122 Tom_Toon // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:05
MAG PIE - Couldn’t care less mate, who is better is who plays and who we buy.
123 supershay // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:06
@craigg, Mcgeady is not as good as Milner positional, Ive seen him play alot for us (Ireland) and Ive seen Miner play a fair few too, and Beatski, there’s no way we should give Milner a raise because he ‘demands one or is leaving’ so to speak. He should get a clip round the ear and be told, ‘ok we play you in the reserves then if we’re not paying you enough as a first team regular”
124 tom tomb // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:06
Milners agent was hailed in the press as being the way forward a couple of years ago. There was an interview on BBC 1 with Milner praising the honesty of a pfa agent and him for going that way. Well his agent must be a thick tw-t, as he should have either factored in an increase in his future value. Or negotiated a deal that would last 4 years not 1.
Thought Milner was ok and loyal , but this puts him up there with all the other greedy twa-s.
Plus if we get 10 mill for him, well that would be amazing for a none crossing winger.
125 Geordie Foot Soldier // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:08
as long as wise is involved we will be fine. ha ha . The bloke is knacker and as long as he is director of football ( remeber wimbledon) we are gonna struggle. OWen to leave for nothing in the summer, he has had no intention of signing a new contract, Milner gone by the week-end and KK gone by christmans. Thanks MA.
126 Brave New Toon // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:09
I thinkwe have to submit that the club isn’t treating him fairly..
Would Lampard heve stayed at cheski if he wasn’t offered a bumper contract? No.
It’s not conceding to his unrealistic demands.. it’s simply paying him a wage that reflects his valuation like geordie nick says.
127 MAG PIE // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:09
Wage heirachy should be:
Owen
Given
Butt
Coloccini
Jonas
Martins
Viduka
Duff
Geremi
Smith
Barton
Beye
Milner
Taylor
NZogbia
Enrique
or something close based on ability, seniority, experience.
BUT it’s probably more like
Owen
Duff
Geremi
Barton
Viduka
Martins
Smith
Enrique
Taylor
Beye
Coloccini
Jonas
Milner
Nzogbia
Guthrie
We need basics of £30k plus huge performance and achievement related bonuses
Appearance - £10k (Bench £5k)
Clean sheet - GK & Defence / DM - £30k
Assist or goal - AM - £30k
Goal - Striker - £30k
Deductions for bans, rule breaking
128 Tom_Toon // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:10
He’s on 35k, how much does he want!
Thats a very fair wage, maybe not though when you consider Smith is on 62k.
129 Craigg // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:11
Supershay:
I havent Seen much of McGeady i was just saying that he is more of a natural replacement for Milner than Larsson who is a right sided midfielder not a winger.
People put so much on crossing on this website without seeing Milners main impact is his passing and movement, Larsson can cross a ball all day long but he is far too predictable for a side playing the way KK wants us to.
130 Tom_Toon // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:12
MAG PIE - Thats far to much to pay them!
131 fostino // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:13
it would be a shame to lose milner, he’s :
- not injury prone
- gives 100%
- good trainer and good lifestyle (i can only guess)
- popular in the dressing room
- is english
- young and has bags of potential to improve
- and is also a very good player as he proved tuesday
for 10million, he’s worth it, i rekon we sign him up on a 40k contract fast!!
132 Tom4Nufc // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:14
Tom_Toon, tell me about this guy, any good lol?
133 MAG PIE // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:15
or maybe - 1st team squad basic wage of £30k
win bonus £20k
loyalty bonus - every 3 years we offer £20k uplift in salary
play as a team, stick together, win win.
if you’re not good enough we sell you after 3 years
134 Beatski // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:15
supershay, i’d rather see milner leave than give him a pay rise
10mil could net us 2 quality players
135 supershay // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:16
Craigg not arguing just adding! yeah i agree with you re crossing m8 - whenever Miner has had his best games for us it’s when he isn’t used as an ou n out winger. He’s more of anywhere behind the strikers type of player. RWF or CAM he is. But, That said, 2 assists last year is all he got. Not good for a creative player of any note in any position eh?
136 Brave New Toon // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:16
Milner is not on 35 grand a week.. thats what he wants. He wants parity with Taylor and Zog. He’s on nearer 14 grand.
And that doesn’t make sense in the football world!!
Chelsea could have said.. Lampard’s already on 100 grand a week.!! how much does he want?!
It’s a crazy world like.. i want a 4 grand a YEAR pay rise
137 Tom_Toon // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:16
Tom - No idea, never heard of him before i read a few days ago Everton wanted him.
138 Dondatta13 // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:17
fostino, Milner can also fill inn, on other positions if the need be …
If we wanted to sign someone that young, with that experience and that versitiliy it would cost us well over £12Million easy!
139 supershay // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:17
Beatski i agree totally. How much you reckon Huntelaar is? or Aguero for Athletico madrid?
140 Tom_Toon // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:19
supershay is deluded.
141 Kay-C // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:20
Apparently we are signing the former Hearts striker Michal Pospisil on a six month loan to cover our current striker injuries.
Here’s his wikipedia page:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michal_Pospisil
142 AndyNUFC // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:20
The best thing we could do as a club (although the players won’t agree) is have everybody on a pay-per performance salary. Yes Milner has started a fair few games, but doesn’t have enough talent to warrat a wage increase.
143 MAG PIE // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:21
fostino
Milner was very good on Tuesday - against Coventry.
He cannot cross a ball. For a winger that’s a problem. After 5 -6 years as a pro, I don’t think he’s suddenly going to learn the art.
We could try to convert him to ACM but if we are offered £10million I think we should sell and re-invest in new young British talent. Or, even better:
Bullard £5M
Warnock £5M
Then sell Smith, Ameobi, Geremi, Pieduka for combined £10M and buy Ashton for £15M
OR EVEN BETTER - Ashley Young - £15M (if Barry worth £18M and England regular Villa couldn’t ask for more).
144 supershay // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:21
Tom Im not saying we get them…but just by contrast out of curiosity. Is Miner worth 10mil? How much would either of the 2 i mentioned be worth?
145 MagpieDan // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:22
eastenders made me upset
146 Beatski // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:22
huntelaar is way out of our league at the min, the only way we’d get him is if we gave him stupid wages, and that aint going to happen, bout 20mil or something anyway
Skjelbred got 2 assists tonight (as much as taylor got last season) and only costs 6mil and is a toon fan.
147 Toon_Phil // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:23
It was on SkySports News, David Craig said it in an interview.
Just thought i’d clear that up since your saying the editor on here is wrong
148 silverwear this year // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:24
what about henrik larsson? there are 3 clubs interested and we may be one of them. he’s good cover - cover because of his age - and can set up and score goals.
any news on the arshavin front? i realize im being very optimistic but i think fat mike is gonna pull something to shock the doubters
149 fostino // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:25
good point dondatto, also he dosent kick up a fuss when he’s subsituted or left out of the starting 11, like he was at the very end of last year!! i think his request for a pay rise is fair, and so does kevin keegan!!
i think its ridiculous if we sell the captain of the under 21 team when we are scouting the world for young talent……..milner right under our noises
150 Tom_Toon // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:25
Anyone who wants to get rid of Viduka is stupid.
Supershay - Aguero: £30mil
Huntelaar: £22mil
151 MAG PIE // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:25
MAG PIE dream team
…………………….Given…………………..
Beye…….Taylor………Coloccini…..Warnock
Jonas…..Bullard…….Guthrie…….Young (Ashley)
……………Owen………Ashton……………….
Subs - Harper, Enrique, Bassong, Butt, Barton, Martins, Carroll
152 Craigg // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:27
Beatski
Steffen Iversen scored a hat trick in the same match so i hadly see that as a massive reason to sign Skjelbred, Ive never seen the guy play but it doesnt strike me as a high quality league.
153 supershay // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:27
20million eh? hmmm makes sense.
yeah from what i can summise Skjelbred is one of the players we’ve been linked with that I think could do a great job for us. Just hope that if we sign him he doesn’t demand a payrise after a year because he feels he’s played well and deserves it, only for the board to say no and then he hands in a transfer request…
154 Beatski // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:27
they’d definately be ‘Wow’ signings though tom_toon
155 MAG PIE // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:27
Tom Toon - that’s an opinion - I ain’t stupid, just happen to take a different view. How many games did Pieduka play last season? How many will he play this season? What is his current injury and how exactly did he get it - on holiday?
156 Brave New Toon // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:28
Mag pie.
Re invest in young english talant?.. how about having a punt on that Milner lad? he’d do ok for us.
Beatski
We’re judging Steven Taylor on assists now are we?? have a word with yourself
157 Dondatta13 // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:28
fostino, I think Milners worth a pay rise, not loads, just maybe £5k a week then add in something into his contract like he gets an extra £10k on his first full England cap.
If he genuinely thinks he’s good he should sign
158 Tom_Toon // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:30
‘Pieduka’ - Free transfer:
21 games 7 goals and 5 assists.
+ A vital role in pivotting our attack.
159 tom tomb // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:31
Sh– will hit the fan even more when Charlie decides to move on. Three times he has now agitated for a move, body language is terrible. Like Milner though - he never hides. There is a hell of a lot going on that we do not know about. Don’t get me wrong I think Zog is class, he ain’t happy though.
160 tom tomb // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:32
Here here tom.
161 Brave New Toon // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:32
tom_toon..
who would you start.. Duke - Ashton (in same formation, as last year.. with mo and oba) ??
162 silverwear this year // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:33
tom toon mate you must have said huntellar on every blog for the last 2 weeks i swear! id rather have ashton personnaly he’s english and i think its good for the club to invest in english talent.. a la milner. lets not pretend he doesnt deserve the pay rise, kk wouldnt praise him like he did on tuesday night if he didnt think he was class and wanted him to stay cos he knows he’ll do a job
163 MAG PIE // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:34
Brave New Toon - he can’t cross the ball. He’s supposed to be a winger. Who do we think wants to buy him? Man Utd? NO Chelski? NO Arsenal? NO Liverpool? MAYBE but then they also signed Pennant. They’ve all watched him. They understand. He’s not that good. He’ll be in the U21’s ’till he’s 30 ‘cos he isn’t good enough for full England. WAKE UP LADS - HE ISN’T CONSISTENT AND HE ISN”T VERY GOOD.
164 Ross // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:34
think names like aguero and huntelaar need to be well and truly forgotten, we havent got the ability to be signing players like this at the moment!
just came up on the 606 forums that we’re signing kerlon for 15 million. his source was wikipedia. absolutly ridiculous,lol.
165 supershay // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:35
donadatta that’s a fair point. “here are some goals for the season etc Jamie lad, and theres the rewards if you meet them..” You’re not planning on dropping into the contract negotiations are you? I’ll pay for your train ticket…
166 Brave New Toon // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:35
voice of sense silverwear!
167 Alex James // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:35
In response to James who said “I find it baffling that after years of wasting millions on mercenaries, the majority of you lot are annoyed that we’re not wasting more millions on new mercenaries.”
I don’t think any of us want the club to spend millions just for the sake of it and this clearly will not happen. The fans are frustrated because Keegan has said throughout the summer there will be 2/3 new players in to improve the squad. We’ve bought 4 players in but we’ve also let some go and the squad is no bigger. We are also lacking quality in certain posititions. Keegan stated in an interview that we definitely need another defender and a midfielder and possibly a striker. We don’t look close to signing any of these players despite having attempted to do so earlier in the transfer window.
168 fostino // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:36
re: mag pie
i agree with you there mag pie, his crossing ability needs improving and is prone to losing the ball, but hopefully that will come or he will adapt into a proven ACM
however i believe for the reasons i already mentioned, i think he deserves the pay rise, it seems he’s only asking for around 40k, which i think is very reasonable for a player with his ability
also i believe we shouldnt have to be a selling club to buy new players, 10 million would be nice but ashley will give the money for players that are worth it
i agree with selling some of the over-paid deadwood thats rotting the dressing room such as smith, ameobi, cacapa and even geremi and duff!!
it would be nice to sign a player who can deliver good set pieces, that would add another valuable dimension to our game….perhaps that AZ left back would have been a good signing, apparently his delivery is very good!!!
169 MAG PIE // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:36
Tom Toon - fair enough but how many games will we get out of him this season? How much do the goals cost - more than the £30k bonus you called generous earlier in this chat I’d guess.
170 Tom_Toon // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:36
silverwear this year // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:33
tom toon mate you must have said huntellar on every blog for the last 2 weeks i swear! id rather have ashton personnaly he’s english and i think its good for the club to invest in english talent.. a la milner. lets not pretend he doesnt deserve the pay rise, kk wouldnt praise him like he did on tuesday night if he didnt think he was class and wanted him to stay cos he knows he’ll do a job
————————————————————
No, thats James.
I always say Ashton. Im sure the regulars will back me up on this.
171 AndyNUFC // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:37
Does nobody recognise our youth talent? We’re doing bloody amazing if you ask me.
Enrique, Bassong, Taylor, Edgar all represent their countries at under 21 level, with Taylor and Edgar(?) captaining them.
N’Zogbia, Guthrie, Milner, all look class really, Milner and N’Zogbia being called up to represent at under 21 level, Milner captaining briefly and setting a record of appearances.
Carroll has a 1 goal in 2 games ratio for under 21 level. Zamblera has represented at under 21.
The future looks good if we keep all our youngsters, Milner is a vital part in developing a successful team.
172 Tom_Toon // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:38
Brave New Toon - Viduka is CURRENTLY better than Ashton WHEN FIT.
173 trojan // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:38
a good friend of mine works for a certain newspaper and mentioned that a few years ago the spurs put forward a motion to the pfa that ALL players in the league would be on a set wage per week, + bset bonus per goal, clean sheet etc - but the majority of their pay would be on performance …… ie points…. so if you won you got full wages, a draw 70% wages loss 50 % wages ….because they thought that would promote attacking football - better for tv….
174 Brave New Toon // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:39
Magpie
your fking deluded.. of coarse manu, arsenel, chelsea son’t want him.. differant league.
Refa benetez, david moyes, martin o neil,. kevin keegan….
you know better than them all!! of coarse you do.
Milner would play for any side challenging the top four. fact
175 Tom_Toon // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:40
Carroll has a 1 goal in 2 games ratio for under 21 level. Zamblera has represented at under 21.
————————————————————
AndyNUFC
Bothy only play for the u-19’s
However Kadar is only just 18 and already called up by his full national team.
176 Dondatta13 // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:40
supershay, I just think MA and NUFC have to save face on the issue. Its important for the club to be seen in the correct light.
By offering incentives, goals and helping Milner reach them would be win win all around. Its not mega money (with regards to Premiership footballers) … I just think it would be fair !
Oh and on the train ticket lol, Im in Gateshead and I drive hahaha but thanks for the vote of confidence
177 Beatski // Aug 28, 2008 at 23:40
Brave new toon. I meant milner, surely you guessed?
i’ll get me coat
178 MAG PIE