We had wondered last night if Joe Kinnear wanted to complete four incoming deals for Newcastle or that number of deals included Given and Zog leaving Newcastle.
N’Zogbia – move to Wigan determines if Taylor comes the other way 🙁
But in a new interview in the Newcastle Journal this morning, it looks like Joe wants four players coming in today, including Ryan Taylor of Wigan Athletic.
Joe said last night:
“We’re looking to add four players before tomorrow,” “One of those is a striker.”
“And we have tried for one center-half, Sammi Hyppia, but Liverpool are not prepared to let him out.”
“I want to get somebody with experience because of the position we are in. “
“We have a very young back four and I just want somebody who is a good organizer.”
Kinnear was due to meet Mike Ashley after the game yesterday afternoon to finalize the finances available, and we assume that has been sorted out last night, with Joe and Dennis Wise presumably going all out to get their men today.
But of course Joe is always a little too optimistic and he admitted that some of the deals may not go through today:
“There could be a chance that the deals will break down but I don’t know.”
And as far as Ryan Taylor is concerned, he’s already on Tyneside, as a number of our readers had mentioned yesterday.
Joe talked about Ryan this morning:
“Ryan Taylor has been here for the last two days. He can play both full- back positions, wide positions and is a good player.”
“I’ll be disappointed if that falls through because we can’t agree a deal for Charlie.”
Whoops, so we were wrong in our earlier report when we said the Ryan Taylor deal was not dependent on Charles going the other way.
Well, Charles will be doubly disliked now, if he pulls out of the Wigan deal, so somebody please call him and tell him he’s right that Wigan is a much more ambitious club than Newcastle and are destined for the European Champions League.
Of course Wigan are way above Newcastle in the league right now and Geordie manager Steve Bruce has done a tremendous job for the Lancashire club in the last 12 months.
We’re hardly in any position to criticize Wigan, which we think is great little club, and very well run too.
Comments welcome.
150 comments so far
Toon1978
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Comment #81This is getting crazy all these names, Johnson, Gomis. These would be good signings but i dread 5pm coming what an anti climax it would be.
craigcoozy
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Comment #82gomis
johnson
fox
ashavin
please ,am i asking much
Toonkistan
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Comment #83Gomis is possible i’d reckon …he mite come just for the sake of EPL and salaries
nufc1818
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Comment #84all im saying is they could have came early morning and just went straight to the training ground
toonoholic
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Comment #85toon 1978 if we get gomis, and johnson . along with nolan loven foxy and taylor. we have for once added depth to the squad and my respect for JK will rise immense !
Toon_Sydney
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Comment #86toon 1978- i live in (sydney)australia its not bad pretty hot at the moment night life isnt too bad, its not as crowded as england only 20 mill people in such a big country, jobs at the moment are hard to find so if u move gettin job maybe hard but all in all its good, schools,road ,education, health systems avg
Stuart79
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Comment #87Mike Ashley is at the training ground too!
Wonder if this his start of hands on role?
Norn Iron Magpie
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Comment #88Just reading not posting. Fcuking dreading 5 o clock.
craigcoozy
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Comment #89i’ve got sneeky suspicion fa will extend transfer deadline due to weather
Simo
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Comment #90Why 5 o’clock anyway??
nufc1818
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Comment #91god sake why does all the transfer action seem to happen todayy
we had lots of days to sort it
seems like ashleys investing
Toon1978
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Comment #92I hope NUFC have not put all there eggs in one basket with Johnson, surely they would have the sense to put in bids for other player on the quiet incase the Johnson deal is rejected.
cjcox88
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Comment #93i fully cannot believe that we will sign a player who is already injured, for a start he wouldnt be able to pass a medical! the only way i can see it happening is if they take him on loan with view to permanent frankly id rather have veloso, yeah johnson is good but veloso has had an off season last year and was being toutedn for 25 mill to utd, clearly has potential id rather have him!
The Real Entertainers
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Comment #94Wouldnt be a bad move Craig if they did extend
craigcoozy
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Comment #95i’d take sol campbell for experiance he cus hore up our defence for a seaon and half.plus he wants to come up here cos his lass is geordie
nufc1818
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Comment #96notice wise wasnt at the match
think hes up for the chop tbh
he hasnt had any hands on transfers
im feeling much happier now
craigcoozy
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Comment #97lol that shud say shore up our defence my fingers are cold
Simo
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Comment #98M.G Pedersen possibly having a medical at Fulham!
Another player we should of moved for?
J
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Comment #99The Problem is Johnson has NO return date from his injury. That dont sound great.
Toon1978
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Comment #100Toon_ sydney
Thank you mate.
craigcoozy
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Comment #101wud love pederson!!!best crosser in prem
J
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Comment #102Simo – Where did you hear that?
Pederson is great player
Toon1978
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Comment #103If we get these players in
Johnson
Gomis
Taylor
Fox
It would be a good day at the office and would secure our EPL status HOPEFULLY.
Mehzeb
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Comment #104Johnson is not injured. He is in rehab. That’s the truth that not too many know.
J
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Comment #105Anyone see that weather girl on sky sports news name is Lucy Versamy, she is the WORST weather reporter i have ever seen, sounds like shes asleep
Stuart79
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Comment #106nufc1818
Don’t get too relaxed. This is Newcastle.
I won’t hold my breath until we’ve signed anyone.
Simo
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Comment #107Heard it touted about last night, and now there’s suggestions on the bbc (11:10)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/7858331.stm
Toon1978
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:24 AM
Comment #108Has anyone listened to the Century radio commentary on match days, well the bloke who commentates is off to Sky sports news, sorry i cannot remember his name.
arijit
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:24 AM
Comment #1098 Mil for Shay and the same for Johnson? The market’s crazy.
And Pedersen – he may be good, but I haven’t forgotten his handball goal against NUFC and then his celebrations. Hate him.
Mikeflame
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:24 AM
Comment #110Ive got a funny feeling were going to be losing another player….watch this space 😉
on the plus side if we did get Gomis, Fox, Johnson wrapped up today this would be the best transfer window we have had in a long time! along with Nolan, mr loverlover and Taylor that is a quality strengthening of the squad!!
The Real Entertainers
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:24 AM
Comment #111If we do sign Johnson i hope its for only 4 million, Citeh took the proverbial with Givens fee, so like wise!
GEORDIE69
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:25 AM
Comment #112J = lol useless whore!!!!
RyanToon
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:25 AM
Comment #113hows it going people?
anyone see mike ashley email to david craig??
Toon1978
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:25 AM
Comment #114Has Fox been confirmed yet?
Simo
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:25 AM
Comment #115mikeflame
Any suggestions on who?
Stuart79
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Comment #116Toon1978 – pete greaves
He starts today I think
nufc1818
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Comment #117stuart79
i know haha
we can hope though
shearer was at the match wonder if he could take over from wise
goochy23
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Comment #118saw him out in manchesta ova the weekend, really wouldnt fancy him bein here looked overweight( fat cheeks), also have friends who know him say hes constatly out on the piss. not for me!! buzzin for 2day keeps my mind occupied while at work. ha
Toon1978
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Comment #119RyanToon
Good morning fella.
The Real Entertainers
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:27 AM
Comment #120Toon 1978
Pete Graves from the radio