It seems that Newcastle fans should not hold their breath on the Stephen Ireland deal being done, at least not until the very last stages of January’s transfer window.
Stephen Ireland – clubs haggling over his wages
News today that the two clubs are still miles apart when it comes to what percentage of Stephen’s £65K/week, the Tyneside club is willing to pay.
And as we reported yesterday it seems that this one – if it gets done at all – will be completed next Monday night.
The transfer window closes at 11:00pm next Monday night, and it seems we may all have to await the news from the club at that time.
But Newcastle seem very willing to play the waiting game, and have been successful several times in securing some good deals over the last 12 months in the transfer market.
There is always the danger another club could come in and agree to Aston Villa’s demands, although maybe Stephen is anxious to come to Newcastle, so the negotiating advantage could be with Newcastle on this one.
We have to hope so.
A Newcastle source told the Journal this morning the two clubs remain “miles apart” on wages, but the club still thinks a deal could be done nearer to Monday night’s 11pm transfer deadline.
We’ll just have to wait – but what’s new?
As far as any transfer deals are concerned involving Newcatsle, Alan Pardew had this to say today:
“I wouldn’t say anything is imminent,” “All of the clubs are gearing up towards the last day of the window.”
“What happens is you want to get the best possible deal for you.”
“I have had a couple of calls today about players who were going to other clubs but that has broken down.”
“We were asked whether we’d be interested?”
A question to Alan on that last sentence – are we interested?
So there’s a question – who could these two players be – maybe one of them is Shaun Wright Phillips?
Which players were in negotiations with other clubs – that may have broken down? Quite a few of course.
Luis Suarez?
Yes – just kidding – but most of the news today has been a bit downbeat.
Comments always welcome – but please be civil to other readers who may not share your viewpoint.
58 comments so far
Sparky82
Jan 27, 2011 at 12:14 PM
Comment #41P.S and for the record Angry, that’s the last time i’m going to grief you or respond directly to anything you post as i can now sleep contently knowing that not only i but many others think your an over-opinionated tw@t. I actually know people are reading this, nodding and laughing at you now, that brings a smile to my face.
I made my first comment on here yesterday and you and your cronies pounced on it straight away to imply that i was WRONG, WRONG, WRONG. Totally agree with someones description of you to claim to have “a encyclopaedic knowledge of everything and his vast experience of having a “more valid” opinion than everyone else.” Pretty much sums it up really.
Cheerio old chap 🙂
And now, to the football from here on in…
Stuart
Jan 27, 2011 at 12:29 PM
Comment #42Sparky82 // Jan 27, 2011 at 12:14 PM
P.S and for the record Angry, that’s the last time i’m going to grief you or respond directly to anything you post as i can now sleep contently knowing that not only i but many others think your an over-opinionated tw@t. I actually know people are reading this, nodding and laughing at you now, that brings a smile to my face.
Well I’m definately laughing haha.
G.unit
Jan 27, 2011 at 12:41 PM
Comment #43Unfortunately, Angryman not every status is about you nor was my status directed towards you.
I think you should have a break from the website for a few days, as it would seem you are not very popular at the moment and would seem that its all getting a bit too much for you.
belfastgeordie87
Jan 27, 2011 at 12:47 PM
Comment #44sparky,dont reply to him,if we signed messi,he would moan about it!!!!
Angryman the Angry fan
Jan 27, 2011 at 12:58 PM
Comment #45Have I upset someone on here 🙁 oh dear.
Job done !!!!
God Im good….haahah
Angryman the Angry fan
Jan 27, 2011 at 1:03 PM
Comment #46Belfastgeordie87!!
WTF would want messi anyway? Not needed IMO.
Teams dooing areet at the mo without him…maybe take him on loan on 20k a week if Stephen Ireland would pay the other half of his wonga?? What you reckon.
G.Unit (Nice name…Gangsta)
NO!!
Stuart and Sparky, soundsl like a comedy double act!! Thanks for not griefing me anymore, maybe I can get my life back together now, and put to the back of my mind the mental scars you 2 have inflicted upon me recently….together, with your help guys, Im sure i can get back to the normal me!!(was on the verge of calling tinternat bully police…oh aye)
Reet, back to business, PARDEW get your thumb out yer arse, and get this Ireland laddie signed man……we need creation and pace in our midfield……..soonest!
Angryman the Angry fan
Jan 27, 2011 at 1:11 PM
Comment #47Davies
Magpietilidie
G.UUUUUNIT ….(in a fiddy stylie)
Belfsatgordie
Stuart
Sparky
Ill be in waterstones at the weekend signing my latest book AMTAF….A vast Knowledge of everything the world over!!
Take this post with you and youll get straight to the front of the queue
G.unit
Jan 27, 2011 at 1:18 PM
Comment #48C’mon Angryman is that the best you can come up with.
G.unit – Gangsta. Hilarious that is.
Your crack sticks, I would just come off if I was you cause its getting embarrassing.
Angryman the Angry fan
Jan 27, 2011 at 1:21 PM
Comment #49sticks??
G
Jan 27, 2011 at 2:02 PM
Comment #50Come on lads, the Angryman rant has gone on enough. Just read 40-odd comments about it, and I can’t even remember what the thread I’m reading is about! Can we just all agree to disagree or something?
Angryman the Angry fan
Jan 27, 2011 at 2:28 PM
Comment #51G
Whey aye!!
Im easy me…….
expatgeordie
Jan 27, 2011 at 3:08 PM
Comment #52Angryman your a prat why don’t you just sod off and crawl back under your stone. TIT
expatgeordie
Jan 27, 2011 at 3:10 PM
Comment #53Ed can you ban Angryman PLEASE
Angryman the Angry fan
Jan 27, 2011 at 4:45 PM
Comment #54Talking of crawling out from under stones…. Hiya expat!!
Now now! No need for the name calling!
You kiss your big momma with those lips?
All sorted here expat, if you don’t like what I have to say….. Then don’t read it!! It’s alright hiding behind ur keyboard and abusing peeps, I can do that…..but I am actually a man!! You know where I’ll be, maybe we can discuss ur phobia of me over a jar or two. Xx
Angryman the Angry fan
Jan 27, 2011 at 4:47 PM
Comment #55“ed can you ban angryman” in a whiney mammys boy tone!!
Grow the f11ck up you gimp!
branunited
Jan 27, 2011 at 6:37 PM
Comment #56buying of panic sunday and monday, i hope on this occasion are good signings, not as xisco, luque, etc.
MT
Jan 28, 2011 at 4:24 AM
Comment #57don’t waste time on Ireland,his high wages is i can’t accept,so get the other so find the other target……
MT
Jan 28, 2011 at 4:52 AM
Comment #58just like Ivan Rakitic,if we offer him contract,he’ll
he’ll join the The Premier League