Ever since 18 year-old 6’3″ central midfielder Haris Vuckic signed his new long term contract at Newcastle last December, he’s seemed to disappear.
Haris Vuckic with the boss after signing new contract in December
And that’s because for the second season in a row the Slovenian youngster has been dogged by serious injuries.
But Alan Pardew now knows all about the Slovenian U21 International, who is highly regarded at Newcastle, and says he is looking forward to working with him next season.
This is what Alan said today about the young player, who could have a terrific future at Newcastle:
“I have only seen Haris once, in the Chelsea game in the Carling Cup,” “I was there as a professional at the game and I was impressed with him. I made a note of him because I had never heard his name before.”
“He stood out to that night, but unfortunately since I’ve been here he hasn’t kicked a ball because of his injury. He’s highly regarded here, particularly in the development squad by Peter Beardsley and Willie Donachie.”
“He’s somebody I’m looking forward to working with.”
Pardew will have to decide after pre-season this summer, what he does with the lad who turns 19 in August, but it could be that he keeps him on Tyneside, if Alan thinks he can make a contribution to the first team next season.
The alternative is to send him out on loan to a Championship side, and there will be no shortage of takers for him, that’s for sure.
Haris seems to think whatever Alan Pardew decides is good for him next season – so be it – as he said today:
“The Premier League is a big jump for anyone my age. I have progressed from Academy to reserves and I want to go higher.”
“But maybe it is better to take another smaller step. I don’t know. “
“I will talk with the manager and it will be up to him to decide what we do.”
Haris lives with his father very close to the Newcastle Benton Training facility, and walks to training every morning, and he’s been been tipped to be a top star of the future, but his serious injuries over the last couple of seasons are a little worrying.
The Ljubljana born star joined Newcastle in January of 2009 from NK Domžale when he was just 16, for what was said to be a substantial fee, and he has so far played 7 times for Newcastle, and is still regarded as a top talent for the future.
Haris looked great in that game at Chelsea earlier in the season, and the tall strong central midfielder certainly looked the part at Stamford Bridge.
We’ll have to wait and see if the lad can make his mark in the Newcastle first team next season.
Comments welcome.
28 comments so far
Leo
May 8, 2011 at 10:52 AM
Comment #1Pardew off to France again on a scouting mission I guess. In Lyon any matches over there today?
kilcline
May 8, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Comment #2Hopefully looking at strikers!
jonnymcdonald
May 8, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Comment #3Pardew was at the Chelsea game in the September, does any reckon Ashley new he would sack Houghton and get Pardew in?
Seems a bit coincidental but I could just be looking to much into that.
Klatoon
May 8, 2011 at 11:06 AM
Comment #4This lad is our future,his technique and confidence on the ball are top notch,he just needs a run of games so i agree,he should go on loan in the CCC next season. Impressed that AP thinks highly of him.
GeordieRob
May 8, 2011 at 11:08 AM
Comment #5Lyon v Marseilles tonight…
JAMSHA
May 8, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Comment #6Hope to c ed post sum transfer news 2moro if pardew is in france.
Geordie-Gerrard7
May 8, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Comment #7our future midfeilders vuckic, ben arfa, gosling, fergie
roshan MAGPIE
May 8, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Comment #8vuckick can be our next Tiote
Geordie-Gerrard7
May 8, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Comment #9vuckic is nothing like tiote, he is more like a ben arfa with nolans stature
arfa chance
May 8, 2011 at 11:31 AM
Comment #10Vuckic is an attacking mf, or plays just behind the striker nothing like tiote
nden85
May 8, 2011 at 11:55 AM
Comment #11ferguson could be our new shay given
arfa chance
May 8, 2011 at 11:57 AM
Comment #12Lmao, soderberg the next shearer
nden85
May 8, 2011 at 11:58 AM
Comment #13sol campbell could be our new beardsley
yskel
May 8, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Comment #14I think what roshan mag means that he could be the next star we unearth. Rather than comparing position.
nden85
May 8, 2011 at 12:24 PM
Comment #15i think yskel could be the new roshan mag. but seriously, yeah fair comment, that could be what he’s saying
arfa chance
May 8, 2011 at 12:26 PM
Comment #16I think it was but couldn’t help it sorry
Rotonda heights
May 8, 2011 at 12:33 PM
Comment #17GG7
Nolan’s stature – that’s a bit unkind
Tommyy
May 8, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Comment #18Haha nden85, that made me crease! quality.
gorskino10
May 8, 2011 at 12:40 PM
Comment #19Sounds like he believes he will go on loan next season taking his “Smaller” step, may be good for him.
AngerOfTheNorth
May 8, 2011 at 1:11 PM
Comment #20Pardew could be our new Bobby Robson…
dave 1961
May 8, 2011 at 1:29 PM
Comment #21so Pardew can be are new mcgarry
geoff777
May 8, 2011 at 2:59 PM
Comment #22Pardew is the new Roeder
Brutooon
May 8, 2011 at 3:21 PM
Comment #23Vuckic walked every day to training?
The Entertainers
May 8, 2011 at 3:21 PM
Comment #24Would like to see him and Ranger go out on loan next season.
Think we need to keep Kadar and Ferguson.
SeanNufc87
May 8, 2011 at 3:26 PM
Comment #25roeder had a good record but shep was an idiot
SeanNufc87
May 8, 2011 at 3:29 PM
Comment #26@The Entertainers
Id like to see Ranger on the subs bench behind our new striker(s) and drop ameobi to the reserves or to birmingham or somewhere he might seem to make an impact. vuckic on loan with a recall clause hopefully.
The Entertainers
May 8, 2011 at 5:13 PM
Comment #27Just think Ranger is a fantastic prospect and a full season scoring for fun ( hopefully ) in CCC would benefit him and us.
He’s great for us as an impact player, but he can ‘be’ so much more!
Benton Toon Exile
May 8, 2011 at 8:14 PM
Comment #28Haris Vuckic looked top class before he was injured…………
Send him out on loan for a half season to Huddersfield with Clarky to see if he still has it.
Could be a super star if he gets over the injury problems.