Worrying news today that Newcastle captain Kevin Nolan may be considering his future at Newcastle United.
Kevin Nolan – delay in contract negotiations?
The news coming through is that the Tyneside club have so far refused to open talks again on a new deal.
We should stress that this could be just a complete false alarm, but the Mirror is reporting today that sources close to Kevin think the Newcastle captain is being treated unfairly.
But a few weeks back we were told his new contract was almost ready to be signed, and Alan Pardew said there was just one or two details to be ironed out.
Kevin will not have been helped by the news last weekend that Joey Barton would not be offered a new deal to stay on Tyneside, although Kevin still has a full two years left on his existing contract, whereas Joey’s runs out next summer.
We have to hope this is all just paper talk, and one thing Newcastle must maintain when the new players come in over the summer, is their tremendous team spirit.
Kevin helped create that team spirit two years ago when the club were on its knees, after being relegated from the English Premier League.
Kevin is hoping to get a new deal for four years that will potentially keep him at Newcastle until 2015, when he will be 32.
We hope this is just paper talk – and wouldn’t it be good news if both Nolan and Barton do get new contracts to stay at the club – but we’ll not even mention Jose Enrique – that saga has gone on far too long.
We hope that Alan Pardew will say something on this situation tomorrow, since if Newcastle lose Kevin Nolan, it would be insane.
Comments welcome.
650 comments so far
wynsleap
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:09 PM
Comment #81Ed – why do you keep mentioning what Pardew says or has said and stressing that you hope he comes out and says this and that?
I think it’s fairly obvious that Pardew is only a mouthpiece at this club and doesn’t really know what’s going on at any given time.
In fact I really think he has about as much of a clue as we do – which is very little.
Too many times has he said something and the opposite has happened or, in the case of timing of purchases, hasn’t happened.
You’re giving the man credence when it isn’t really there.
ochytoon
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:10 PM
Comment #82GG
Haha fair enough
ToonDownSouth
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:10 PM
Comment #83I don’t see any problem letting Nolans contract run down.
I would LOVE to have him here for the next two years, and I think he’ll be as vital as ever.
However, at the end of those two years, I don’t think I’ll feel the same.
Unfortunately, long gone are the days when that situation would be okay. Agents are too greedy.
kingkev9
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:10 PM
Comment #84If nolan and Barton leave WE WILL BE RELEGATED. It’s all good and well buying these foreign youngsters (who will use us purely as a stepping stone) but you need that English experienced core. Has Ashley not learnt anything and have some of not either!!??
ochytoon
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:10 PM
Comment #85Gervinho
Well played
gazza going fishing
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:11 PM
Comment #86Steve wraith replied to my message on twitter asking about gervinho saying we should take it all with a pinch of salt lads, just though i would tell you’s lol.
Toon1978
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:11 PM
Comment #87Need to get Nolan tied up asap. Its down to him and a few other as to why the club has a great atmosphere.
NK
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:11 PM
Comment #88I really love Newcastle but u deluded fans really needa get a grip… Gervinho aint coming, Cabaye only came for the money, typical mercenary… Our two best players Barton, Nolan are both leaving
and next year we’ll still be in the bottom half, having thinking it’s luky that we just stayed up!!
kevymartins
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:12 PM
Comment #89burnsie did tiote pla?
NK
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:13 PM
Comment #90NO HE DID NOT KEVY, HE WAS SUSPENDED
Scotty5-1
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:13 PM
Comment #91Alright lads, I’m new to this (my first post) although I must admit I read every day. I go through all the comments and sit and have a good laugh at you all, well, not at you if you know what I mean, but the banter on here at times is hillarious. One thing I do laugh at is the so called “informers” who have all the inside imformation about who we are gonna sign, who’s extending contracts etc. etc. I personally don’t know what is gonna happen with the likes of Gervinho, Gameiro etc. I wish I did. I don’t know who’ll be leaving us this tansfer window either, but whatever happens, I do believe that our team will be better next season. Now that I’ve made my first post, I’ll be joining in with your banter on a few occasions. HWTL
JackButler
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:13 PM
Comment #92NK are you Nappa’s webb footed sister?????????
Gervinho
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:14 PM
Comment #93NK – nosh me off you filthy animal.
boater
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:15 PM
Comment #94This is all a total waste of energy. Yees are like chickens on here… Nolan and Barton may yet re-sign, then all this clucking is over nowt.
On a more pertinent topic, Krul receiving rave reviews for his international debut for the 2nd top team in world football at the moment.. how can we expect this lad to play second fiddle next season? Expect some bids in this summer,,, harsh on Harps to be demoted but we have to keep Krul at all costs I reckon.
NK
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:15 PM
Comment #95No i’m your web footed step father
GeordieGerman
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:15 PM
Comment #96I’m off out of here. Back tomorrow for no news.
ochytoon
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:15 PM
Comment #97Welcome Scotty5-1, good choice of name
Toon1978
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:15 PM
Comment #98scotty5-1
Welcome 🙂
davybtoon
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:15 PM
Comment #99cabaye better than nolan n barton
gervinho will come
NK
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:16 PM
Comment #100davy ur just going on a hunch u mug
Party Tyne
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:17 PM
Comment #101i for one am not shitting myself over nolan, why on earth would we give him a new contract when he’s got 2 years left, i dont expect him to be at nufc at the end of those 2 years either.
davybtoon
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:17 PM
Comment #102nk n so r u so am a positive nug n your a negative mug
Toon1978
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:17 PM
Comment #103gazza going fishing
What did you ask Wraith regarding Gervinho?
WWJBD
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:17 PM
Comment #104Scotty
You seem to have picked a rough day to start fella everyone seems to be at each others throats…something in the water has spooked the natives it seems
But welcome to commenting mate no doubt we will argue at some point haha
mr.T...iote(was toonbelmonter)
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:18 PM
Comment #105davybtoon,,, ur goin off cwarr,,, m8 dnt get your hopes up,, if gervinho was cumin itd be announced,,,
NK
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:18 PM
Comment #106im a realistic mug…
gorgonzola
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:19 PM
Comment #107I think we all need to calm down BEFORE we get the news we cant really say crap…. so will see next week…. long break who knows what might happen we sign I dunno… somebody third
NK
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:19 PM
Comment #108Why does every newcomer feel the need for an introduction, why can’t they just have more of a humble introduction like myself?
ochytoon
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:20 PM
Comment #109WWJBD
Whats the reason behind your nickname btw
NK
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:20 PM
Comment #110GORGONZOLA, we are expecting the news today. he said at the beginning of the week that he’d announce it this week, so I’m expecting him to.
ToonDownSouth
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:20 PM
Comment #111Party Tyne, my thoughts exactly. If they are planning on letting the contracts run down, hopefully that is an indication that in two years, we’ll have a better CM and captain 🙂
Tonytoon73
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:20 PM
Comment #112WWJBD speak for yourself, i never argue with anyone. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
Gervinho
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:20 PM
Comment #113Who ever uses their arse hairs as tooth floss? Ya’ know, self-sufficiency and all that!
JackButler
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:21 PM
Comment #114WWJBD
i have never heard a cross word on this blog? we’re all good friends who always agree with each others opinions lol
mr.T...iote(was toonbelmonter)
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:21 PM
Comment #115nk your introduction was to cum on n call every1 deluded,, good way to start
gorgonzola
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:21 PM
Comment #116I tell you what we need more often than any player… is not lazy players the midfield that returns when we are being attacked.. first player even though I h8 him was Keane from Man Utd…
I used to be amazed he lost the ball in attach he ran back to get it back and like that the whole match we get that dedication from all players we will do well… 🙂
burnsie
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:21 PM
Comment #117KEVY NAH MATE, tiote was suspended.
is it just me or are there some real w@nkers on here today mate??
u agree?
Toon1978
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:21 PM
Comment #118WWJBD
This Gervinho kid has caused nowt but trouble lol. He has spent that long making his mind up everyone is sick to the back teeth of waiting hence we are all at each other throat LOL.
dickinsonjuniour
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:21 PM
Comment #119and if gervinho wasnt coming it would be announced
davybtoon
Jun 5, 2011 at 7:21 PM
Comment #120well my mate was working with one of clubs academy coaches today n he said these points
club are applying 4231 formation n posseion football from youth to first team level next season
were signing cabaye n gervinho, a player from sochaux n another player from france
nolan n barton will not get new deals but they can run them down rather than b sold