Newcastle United have been alerted to the availability of Barcelona play-maker Ibrahim Afellay, the 26 year-old Dutch International who is of Moroccan descent.
Ibrahim Afellay - available for £6M from Barcelona
And it seems as if Barcelona are not asking the earth for this 5’11″ tall player, with £6M said to be the asking price.
Afellay played eight seasons for Ajax before joining Barca back in January of 2011, but he sustained a horrific knee injury while at Barcelona, and missed much of last season, only appearing five times for the Spanish club.
In his first partial season at Barca, he played 16 times with one goal for the club that has been European Champions three times in the last seven seasons.
While at Ajax, Afellay played 217 times with 38 goals and is an excellent player, who has represented his country 36 times with three goals, and he is currently with the Holland squad preparing for the Euro 2012 Championships to start next month.
Ibrahim is a fixture of the Dutch national team, and he made the Dutch squads for the UEFA Euro 2008 tournament in Switzerland and Austria, and the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, when Holland were beaten 1-0 in extra time by Spain.
The play-maker however, has a history of injuries throughout his career, and Barcelona only paid £2.3M for him 18 months ago, so they would be making a profit on the player if they sell him for £6M.
It is also expected that Afellay will see some playing time for Holland in the upcoming European Championships in Poland and the Ukraine, and he will be put in the shop window by the former European Champions.
Tottenham and Arsenal are other clubs said to be interested, and Arsenal can offer the player Champions League football next season, and both Newcastle and Tottenham can offer him the Europa League.
Newcastle are reported to be leading the race for the player, and they can certainly afford the £6M for a player this good.
Metro is reporting that Newcastle have around £20M to spend in the transfer market this summer, although whether they could afford his wages, said to be close to £80K/week, is another good question.
It will say something of Newcastle’s ambitions if the Tyneside club are successful in bringing this very skillful player to Newcastle.
We certainly hope they can.
What do you think?
Comments welcome.
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291 responses so far ↓
1 Indian Magpie // May 31, 2012 at 7:58 PM
do we need him, may be cracking good player nevertheless, never enuf good players in a team.
wd be glad to have him.
bottlecks exixt though
2 WWYCD // May 31, 2012 at 7:58 PM
Fits our bill perfectly constantly crocked and avaliable
3 Indian Magpie // May 31, 2012 at 7:59 PM
Ed pretty sure he played for PSV not Ajax
4 thaitoon // May 31, 2012 at 8:02 PM
lots of speculation about many players, yet again, i will watch this space when we actually sign someone.
5 djm... // May 31, 2012 at 8:03 PM
Could play down the left, swapping with a marveaux or amilfatano in the middle?
6 Magpie_Man // May 31, 2012 at 8:03 PM
I would love it if he came, can see it being like this next season
Krul
debuchy Colo Mbiwa/saylor santon
cabaye tiote amalfitano/jonas/?
Benny Cisse Affelay
thats if Ba leaves. Next season newcastle to win the premier league. why not. HWTL!!!!!!1
7 Beattie25 // May 31, 2012 at 8:04 PM
Would be a wonderful signing. Can play LW or AM and would fIt into 4-5-1/4-3-3 perfectly.
I’d take Eljero Elia aswell
8 XtraTimeAndPens // May 31, 2012 at 8:07 PM
Very decent player, think he’s only played about 5 times for Barca this season though. Hardly surprising given their embarrassment of riches in midfield. Can’t see us matching his wages mind. He strikes me as a bit of a Ben Arfa style character. Stacks of (semi-unrealised) potential, missed games through injury etc, great on the ball but could work harder defensively. Would happily take him at nufc though if he buys into the team ethos.
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9 Robinio // May 31, 2012 at 8:08 PM
same bloody comment applies as forAdam Johnson – Come on guys get real ! He’s not French , would cost lots of money and want a big salary so hardly fits in the FCB’s transfer blueprint . Forget about big signings and worry about the inevitable departures as we all know he likes to line his pockets every transfer window . I will be staggered if there are not at least 2 high profile departures before 1st September
Its about time you realised who is running our club – 2 odious guys who would not know the meaning of the words truth and ambition if they leapt up and smacked them in their ample chops
10 Ben Arfa (Either love him or Hatem) // May 31, 2012 at 8:10 PM
Wages are a tad high. Let’s hope he does an Adam Johnson and take a wage cut to play 1st team football
11 Ben Arfa (Either love him or Hatem) // May 31, 2012 at 8:10 PM
Indian you’re rift PSV not Ajax
12 TorqToon // May 31, 2012 at 8:11 PM
Just watching the france / Serbia game. Dreamboat starts and HBA on the bench alongside Debuchy. Hopefully they will see some game time during this match. M’villa just limped off after turning an ankle. Left the pitch in tears and looks serious.
13 ROSHAN MAGPIE // May 31, 2012 at 8:11 PM
why are we always linked with the players who either returning from a serious injury or who are injured
14 davybtoon // May 31, 2012 at 8:14 PM
Yes get this lad signed he’s class n good shout on Eli ad them 2 plus 2 top defenders n my god we’ve a hell of a team
15 KINGSMILL (The Poster Formerly Known as Niff) // May 31, 2012 at 8:15 PM
I’m starting to go off this blog with all the speculation with Demba and losing our top players so to speak. Negative central or what? I wanna know where the evidence in these claims are. Next it’ll be Newcastle in for Messi, because he’s mint! Come on Ed give us something with facts or quotations in the transfer speculations.
16 Robby Bobson // May 31, 2012 at 8:17 PM
Err this guys different class…
For those saying hes coming back from injury, we would never be able to get a player of this quality nornally.
17 lukes26 // May 31, 2012 at 8:23 PM
not a chance @ 80k ..barca’s stuck w/him until 2015
18 Tiote // May 31, 2012 at 8:23 PM
Robinio
Your definatley a die-in breed.
19 Ben Arfa (Either love him or Hatem) // May 31, 2012 at 8:23 PM
Roshan it’s because injured players are cheaper players. On the topic of which, put a bid on M’Vila, Pardew.
20 davybtoon // May 31, 2012 at 8:24 PM
What ever happens over the summer if we miss out on debuchy we can move santon n go for a left back, we’re gonna b stronger next year like no doubt young player will step up n bulk the squad out
21 DraperNUFC10 // May 31, 2012 at 8:25 PM
Would be absouloutly extatic if we got him! Amazing ability….him and ben arfa on the wings would scare any team!
22 Ben Arfa (Either love him or Hatem) // May 31, 2012 at 8:26 PM
Davy, we should get Debuchy. I’m tapping him up on twitter
23 davybtoon // May 31, 2012 at 8:26 PM
Take this kid over Adam Johnson anyday
24 Beattie25 // May 31, 2012 at 8:26 PM
Robinio
Take you doom mongrring back to wearside.
Ibrahim is class. Another guy who knows that the grass isn’t greener and wouldn’t command much more than 50-60k. A Muslim footballer who would fit our team perfectly.
I don’t think we will get him but I would love him to come! Maybe a loan to buy would be viable?!
25 JP...from The Rock // May 31, 2012 at 8:27 PM
Extremely similar to Adam Johnson of Man City and I don’t mind who we get of the two as they are both excellent players. They are also the exact type of winger we need for more depth and class in our flanks. This player is fast, technically gifted, a good crosser and a good shot on him. For 6M I think he’s worth it, though his injuries are a concern. I would like to know how much Johnson would cost.
26 check the toastie // May 31, 2012 at 8:28 PM
Afellay, is he any good now his knee has recovered, nobody knows, big big big gamble, his game was based on pace, if he has lost it, maybe he has lost most of his gift. Prefer Hoilett for free or Adam Johnson for a couple of million more. Not much of a gamble with Johnson the lad is a real goalscroing threat. Think he would get double figures playing in a front 3.
27 Ben Arfa (Either love him or Hatem) // May 31, 2012 at 8:30 PM
Beattie religion’s irrelevant except for the fact he may be crap in Ramadan like Ba was.
Am I the only one who the wages bother?
If we choose to sign him up, we’ve gotta act before the Euros cos his price will rocket up afterwards.
28 DraperNUFC10 // May 31, 2012 at 8:36 PM
Krul
Debuchy-saylor-colo-santon
Cabaye-tiote-marveaux
Ben arfa-cisse-affelay
Now that team would be capable of puhsing us to a top 4 finish, nevertheless 5th spot, lots of flair, vision, yet the power and defensive qualities of tiote, really couldn’t care less if Ba goes, I don’t think he’s as loyal to the toon as we all think
29 WWYCD // May 31, 2012 at 8:38 PM
Labyad is touted as the next Afellay and wouldnt be asking for as much in terms of wages
Currently under contract issues with his move from PSV to Sporting due to a year extension
30 Ben Arfa (Either love him or Hatem) // May 31, 2012 at 8:39 PM
Draper easily top 4 if we didn’t have Europa League to worry about
31 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 8:39 PM
why do people always go on about departures…..
we never lost anyone in january and last summer we only lost players who wouldn’t sign a new contract.
The only big player ashley sold is carroll….and who wouldn’t for 35million
32 Beattie25 // May 31, 2012 at 8:40 PM
I know the religion is irrelevant I was being educational.
33 Ben Arfa (Either love him or Hatem) // May 31, 2012 at 8:40 PM
There is no point in speculating, CARR KNOWS BEST.
34 GeordieDan // May 31, 2012 at 8:40 PM
£6milllion literally doon the drain if we buy Afellay.
Good player constantly crocked. Not worth the punt this time at all. At least we paid next to nothing for Marveux and he is nowhere near as injury prone as Ibrahim.
35 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 8:42 PM
the things is with these players we need them to take a wage cut to get regular football.
Affellay is a big name around europe so will probably get the money he wants elsewhere.
Adam johnson isn’t big outside england so I can see him getting the money if he can’t get it in the premier league.
Think we have a chance for johnson if he is willing to drop down to around the 40,000 mark.
36 SupaToonKid // May 31, 2012 at 8:42 PM
I completely forgot about this guy. Afellay would be perfect to be our CAM/Goal Scoring CM. He’s worth the money but I reckon we could get him for cheaper for maybe £5M.
A perfect window would be if we signed: Mathieu Depuchy, Cristian Zapata, Ibrahim Afellay, Junior Hoilett & Hueng Min Son (if Ba goes get Giroud or Dost).
37 Magpie_Man // May 31, 2012 at 8:43 PM
i think we’ll sign adam johnson. not just because of his quality but the fact we ant got as many english players in the first team and that are key players
38 Robinio // May 31, 2012 at 8:44 PM
happy to eat humble pie if I am proved wrong guys ….. but look at his track record and of course LLam chops has already adnmitted we are a selling club , disgraceful really when FCB is 491st wealthiest in the world .
39 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 8:50 PM
Robinio….what is your definition of a selling club???
The same selling club where man utd sold Ronaldo….
or the kind like Arsenal selling Fabregas and Nasri.
or Barcelona selling Eto’o or Ibrahimovich.
The reality is we dont have a huge income, we aren’t offering players trophies or huge wages so naturally they will want to go for bigger money or to win something.
In reality if a player wants to move on you get the best deal and sell them.
And also Robinio….would you rather have carroll or 35million (and all the players we got with it, cabaye, cisse, ba, santon, ben arfa)
40 geordie157 // May 31, 2012 at 8:59 PM
and the next player to be linked with will be……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Clint Dempsey
41 Robinio // May 31, 2012 at 9:00 PM
its a simple definition – a club who makes a net profit on transfer fees every season and where every player has a price – the point is we are owned by a very wealthy individual who doesnt need the money yet he continues to run the club on a shoe string . Why cant he give Pards £50 mill of his fortune which he would not even notice , assure us all that no-one will be sold and then make a genuine push for CL next season ? And I would have liked the FCB to have kept his word and have given Pards all of the £35m to spend , by my calculation there must be £20m + left
42 davybtoon // May 31, 2012 at 9:01 PM
Why do ppl keep goin about us needing English players no we do not (a) there no were near as good as foreign players (b) we have enough as it is rtaylor, staylor, Elliott, shola, Williamson, perch, best n then we hav sammi, fergie, Vukic, abeid, tav, ranger, krul who will b classed as home grown bcoz there at the club from 18 to 21
43 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 9:03 PM
you do not get to where ashley has got by chucking money around.
Remember financial fair play kicking in soon and where I cant see UEFA expelling barcelona or man utd from europe I could see them hitting smaller clubs like us or spurs with a ban.
Also why complain when the transfer strategy is working? Ashley also never said all 35 goes on transfers he said it goes into the club….wages, fees, development of the facilities.
I go back to my comment….other than carrol who has Ashley sold for money?
Nolan, Barton and Enrique were sold as they wouldnt sign new contracts so had to go…..
….name another player we have sold to make a profit….need to go back 18 months to carroll.
44 newcben // May 31, 2012 at 9:04 PM
Everyone is raving about Cisse but forgetting what Ba did for us at the start of the year, i personally think he looks a more complete player than Cisse who seems to squander easy opportunities (scores some belters mind haha). This is how id love to see us lining up next yr…..Ba or Cisse leading who ever in better form.
——————–Krul———————
Santon—–Colo—-STaylor——–(New LB)
———-Tiote—-(new ball player holding mid)–
Ben Arfa———-Cabaye———(New Attacking LM)
——————-Ba————————
I think although Jonas was awesome last yr defensively with another player holding will give room for a more attacking LM (maybe even Ba left and Cisse up top, but id prefer to see an out and out winger) and also allow Cabaye to get forward make killer passes and pick up double figures on the goal front. Thoughts?
45 Robinio // May 31, 2012 at 9:04 PM
when did we last sign an established premier league player , English or otherwise ?
46 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 9:06 PM
and robinio…by my calculations we never made a transfer profit this year.
Out- nolan (4mil), barton (free), enrique (7mil)
in – cabs (4.5mil), santon (5mil), cisse (8mil),
that isn’t making a profit this season.
47 davybtoon // May 31, 2012 at 9:06 PM
We don’t need 50mill when u buy like we do
48 GeordieToon89 // May 31, 2012 at 9:06 PM
davybtoon – Abeid hasnt even been at us a year yet nevermind 3… I would hate it if we had a full team of fereigners hate it!!! everyone slated chelsea when they played a full foreign team and also everyone slates Wenger for it.. people wonder why our national team is sh*te its because the ENGLISH league teams wont give them a chance and when they do they price gets ridiculous and they cant handle it
49 newcben // May 31, 2012 at 9:07 PM
Also think Santon needs to go back to his orginal position of RB where he played most his career when hugely rated throughout Italy before he got injured, himself and benny down the right would be frightening plus benny is ob left footed so is reluctant to swing it in from the right first time where as Santon can. With Tiote and another holding it would give Santon the freedom to get higher up the pitch…..
50 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 9:07 PM
@robinio
why do we need to sign established premier league players
who out of the premier league would you swap tiote, cisse, ba, cabaye. ben arfa for?
wouldn’t get anywhere near that talent for the money we spent
51 davybtoon // May 31, 2012 at 9:08 PM
Robinio why do we need to buy est prem players, I’d rather hav top class player from France for a few mill who is better than your est prem player
52 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 9:08 PM
newcben
santon always played left back…did at inter under mourinho and for italy under 21′s
he was dubbed the new maldini….a right footed left back
53 GeordieToon89 // May 31, 2012 at 9:09 PM
Love it how were a selling club because we sold Carroll for £35million … yeah he’s really proving hes worth that amount…
54 GeordieToon89 // May 31, 2012 at 9:10 PM
I’d swap Ba for Sergio Aguero!!
55 WWYCD // May 31, 2012 at 9:11 PM
newcben
Santon and HBA down the right would be wonderful going forward but a complete liability in defence
56 davybtoon // May 31, 2012 at 9:11 PM
Gt89 couldn’t give a toss if we had any English players, but we will it’s gonna b about promoting youth in the future to get your home grown n Geordie talent
57 studsy // May 31, 2012 at 9:12 PM
Anyone here watching the france match? Cabaye is playing class! HBA isnt in the squad at all though…is he injured?
58 geordie157 // May 31, 2012 at 9:12 PM
On a serious note, surely this summer a top team (that includes us) will go in for Dempsey, proven goal scorer, can play in a variety of positions, improved work ethic oh and we have the advantage that he’s used to wearing black and white. Plus he offers more than Sigurdsson who everyone loves!
59 WWYCD // May 31, 2012 at 9:12 PM
GT89
Carroll is leading the line for his country, was in two cup finals and has a winners medal tbf to him
60 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 9:12 PM
@geordietoon89
the reason english players dont get a chance is because they aren’t good enough
why spend do a liverpool and buy carroll, henderson and downing for a total of 70 million when you could buy amazing foreign players for that value.
The reason our national team is poor is that England train and pick players based on strength and speed not technical ability.
That is why the FA are changing the whole youth set up..changing the size of the pitches, goals etc.
I don care if we have a geordie 11, an english 11, a british 11 or a world 11….as long as they show passion and fight when playing I am happy.
61 davybtoon // May 31, 2012 at 9:13 PM
B4 we get into another santon rb or lb debate the lad has said himself he wants to b a rb but doesn’t mind lb
62 G // May 31, 2012 at 9:14 PM
He’s an excellent player when he’s fit, but for those wages, forget it. I’m sure we could do better with £6M given Graeme Carr’s current track record.
63 davybtoon // May 31, 2012 at 9:15 PM
Wwycd Carroll has been pony since he left us
64 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 9:16 PM
My point is not what he wants….just where he has always played.
65 studsy // May 31, 2012 at 9:16 PM
davybtoon – a LUCKY pony!
66 geordie157 // May 31, 2012 at 9:17 PM
thought Santon looked best left wing
67 WWYCD // May 31, 2012 at 9:17 PM
davy
Am sure Krul would tell his friends that he would prefer to be a striker doesnt mean thats where he belongs
I know Given has said he would prefer to be scoring goals than stopping them
And Carroll has been pretty good in the second half of the season
68 Robinio // May 31, 2012 at 9:18 PM
well the rot set in well and truly when he sold Milner and pocketed the money and totally p ed off KK in the process and got us relegated . The 4 you mention , Carroll , Nolan , Jose and Barton were all players Pards wanted to keep and I accept the replacements have been great , but sooner or later our luck in the market is bound to run out and we will get 4 Obertans . The point you make about AC being sold 18months ago is a good one , in my opinion it makes another big sale this summer inevitable so he can replenish his bank accout . C’mon guys , Pards and LLam chops have pretty much aadmitted players will be sold this summer . But why – HE DOESNT NEED THE CASH!!!!
69 davybtoon // May 31, 2012 at 9:18 PM
Santon gives us so much flexibility in the transfer window if we buy a rb santon stays lb, if we buy lb santon goes rb gives us so much options when buying a player
70 newcben // May 31, 2012 at 9:20 PM
Rich_toonfan I was speaking to Santon on a night out and he was asking what side he prefered he said he felt more comfortable on the right. I know he can play both but but on i just feel him and benny would work wonders down the right.
Defo a worry defensively WWYCD but my thinking is with another defensive midfielder in there it wouldnt be such a worry.
71 geordie157 // May 31, 2012 at 9:21 PM
If we buy Clyne then, we have him, Santon, Raylor and Perchinho that can play rb/lb. Plus if he’s 2-3mill its a bargain and there aren’t many English players you can say that about.
72 WWYCD // May 31, 2012 at 9:22 PM
Robinio
Last summer my friend u would of fitted right in on this blog but now (until someone is sold atleast) ur gonna be fighting a up hill battle
I agree with some of ur points tbf but MA is a very rich man and thats not because he gives away a load of his money so ur pi$$ing in the wind asking why he hasen’t splashed some cash
73 davybtoon // May 31, 2012 at 9:22 PM
Robinio wtf are you on about Ashly hasn’t took any cash it goes back into the club, n until players are sold shut the f**k up
74 GeordieToon89 // May 31, 2012 at 9:22 PM
WWYCD – You think that means he was worth £35million :s
Jordan Henderson is in the England squad played 2 cup finals and got a winners medal doesnt mean he’s worth the £20million payed for him
75 studsy // May 31, 2012 at 9:22 PM
Erm, Robinio…may I advise you to press the “previous post: Newcastle The 25th Richest Club In The World” button and then open the detailed PDF and take a read.
That says otherwise! Im more than willing to read any evidence you have to prove your ‘theory’ – until then, keep it shut.
76 Ben Arfa (Either love him or Hatem) // May 31, 2012 at 9:22 PM
Studsy, I thought Benny and Debuchy were on the bench?
77 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 9:23 PM
@Robinio
look at the accounts….Ashley takes no money out the club, has given them an interest free loan of 140million…..he could earn 7 million a year interest lending that elsewhere but he hasn’t.
He wont be spending all his money on the club….he has a lot but cant afford 50million a year on transfers.
And if we lose players we spend the money wisely and move on….Spurs sold carrick and berbatov….their two biggest players and used the money to get bale, modric, van der vaart, parker…..same as what we have done with ben arfa, cabs, santon, tiote.
Unless you have a mega rich owner or a huge income like man utd you cant have to sell to buy.
78 WWYCD // May 31, 2012 at 9:25 PM
newcben
Hmm might work mate but I still think we would leak goals from the right
79 davybtoon // May 31, 2012 at 9:26 PM
Until we get champions league football we ain’t change are transfer policy n even when we get we won’t change it, it will jus mean we can increase the wage bill
80 geordie157 // May 31, 2012 at 9:26 PM
Anyone else think England lack quality central midfielders, Rodwell injured, Wilshire injured. But i can’t think of too many others who could come in other than Carrick. Leon Britton would have probably been a better option than Henderson. Liverpool have a poor season and get 5 players in the squad, says a lot about the strength of the squad. Ask Ben Arfa if he’d rather play against Micah Richards or Glen Johnson.
81 Robinio // May 31, 2012 at 9:26 PM
look at the accounts you muppet , Llam chops tells the fans the clubs losses have reduced to £3m , the stat accounts show a pofit of £32m . Cash straight into the cockneys back poicket . Some folk are just totally deluded . Do you know what stat accounts are ?
82 Jail for Ashley // May 31, 2012 at 9:27 PM
Robinio,
Nobody was sold last transfer window and a top striker brought in although a CB should have been bought,so although I’mfond of a bit of Ashley bashing myself don’t you think we should be talking up the positives of whats happening atm.
83 WWYCD // May 31, 2012 at 9:28 PM
GT89
No not yet but nothing to say he wont have far more medals and accolades than us within the next 10 years and that he contributed a lot to getting them which would mean he was worth a lot of money
84 Robinio // May 31, 2012 at 9:29 PM
oh yeah !!! So £2billion isnt mega rich ? Wish I was a few quid behind him …
85 davybtoon // May 31, 2012 at 9:29 PM
Robinio 32mill profit ha were u get that from weve only jus broke even
86 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 9:30 PM
@robinio
you clearly can’t read accounts……just stop making up lies due to your lack of intelligence in finances.
there is a difference between losses and operating profit….not as simple as ashley taking that money out.
Do some research before making outlandish claims.
87 davybtoon // May 31, 2012 at 9:31 PM
Colo n tiote hav been are best 2 players the last 2 seasons that’s 4 transfer windows hav they been sold no
88 Robinio // May 31, 2012 at 9:31 PM
Jail for Asley – I like the same . he should be jailed for SDA and turning SJP into a tacky SD advert , to say nothing about relegation , humiliating KK and AS , JFK , Dennis Wise , selling club blah blah blah ,
89 SupaToonKid // May 31, 2012 at 9:32 PM
Hatem’s coming on for France; Blanc wants some fireworks
90 Ben Arfa (Either love him or Hatem) // May 31, 2012 at 9:32 PM
Ben Arfa on now!!!
91 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 9:33 PM
@robinio
2 billion isn’t mega rich in football terms
man city have spent 1 billion in last 3 years and that only just got them the league and that didnt even get them out the champs league group stage.
Ashley is worht 2 billion but that doesn’t mean he has that in the bank…..that includes the value of all his assets….he would have to sell sports direct and NUFC to have 2billion in the bank. moron
92 davybtoon // May 31, 2012 at 9:33 PM
2billion isn’t mega rich actually, man city owner owns a country Ashly is jus the majority shareholder in sports direct there’s a huge difference
93 True fan // May 31, 2012 at 9:33 PM
any links for the france match? PLEASE?!?!?!
94 TimKrulFan // May 31, 2012 at 9:33 PM
if next season we do sh*t all you lot will be on MA back. I don’t like him at all hes a knob let not forget where we were before he took over.
95 studsy // May 31, 2012 at 9:34 PM
Yeh HBA just come on…I was looking at the subs bench on Skys Live Score Centre – they only showed 7 subs, didnt think about it being a friendly :-/
96 Dannyo // May 31, 2012 at 9:34 PM
Robinio
MAs company is worth £1,7 bill, he doesnt walk around with it in his back pocket.
If u’re gonna argue finances, then atleast get a clue before u start the discussion.
97 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 9:34 PM
Kevin Keegan is a total moron…sorry.
He tried to buy the league in the 90′s and cracked under the pressure then quit when he didn’t get his own way second time around.
He quit every job he has had…he is not mentally strong enough to be a manager.
98 newcben // May 31, 2012 at 9:35 PM
@Robinio
Selling players is part of football if a player wants to go they want to go. Its well documented that Nolan, Barton, Enrique and Carroll were becoming a bit of a virus in the dressing room causing unrest telling players not to sign contracts etc.
Yes Ashley has made mistakes but havent we all in life and in business especially those new to you. He has tried to redeem himself and anyone who now or even back then was in uproar about selling Carroll for £35m is off there head, every player has their price as proved with arguably the biggest club in world (man u) selling Ronaldo. Carroll is not worth £10m and is only worth around that because he is English!
That £35m has made the team we have today, if we get offered £30-40m for Cisse how can you say no we can use that money to bring in another 4-5 players and strengthen further. The model we have is unquestionably good and proves you dont have to break the bank to buy big names that flop (Owen, Luque, Emre, Viana) where did they get us?
Have some faith and some understanding that everyone is human, everyone makes mistakes and just say thank you we have an owner that bank rolled us so we didn’t end up like Pompey or Leeds. Who are we to say he shouldn’t take a few million back here and then of his £140m he has leant us, if that was my money I wouldn’t take to kindly to some imbecile telling me i can’t take a bit back here and there to help make me some more money!
99 davybtoon // May 31, 2012 at 9:36 PM
Robinio u been frozen for like 3 year your views are so 2009 everyone likes the way the club is run now
100 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 9:36 PM
I’d rather be like where we are now with ashley than racking up un-manageable debts under shepherd and probably end up doing a rangers or portsmouth
101 True fan // May 31, 2012 at 9:36 PM
PLEASE HAS ANYONE GOT A LINK TO THE FRANCE MATCH ON NOW!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?????????????????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????????????????
102 geordie157 // May 31, 2012 at 9:36 PM
I’m putting a fiver on France to win the euros.
103 davybtoon // May 31, 2012 at 9:39 PM
Yes timkrulfan were exactly we’re we b4 he took over on brink bankruptcy if Shepard had of stayed in charge n mid table team if we were lucky
104 TimKrulFan // May 31, 2012 at 9:40 PM
MA is a d*ck changed the name of SJP sacked Houghton so he could bring in his mate Pardew. Didn’t buy a CB in January when we desperately needed one. If Willo or Collo got injured in February we would have finished about ninth.
105 davybtoon // May 31, 2012 at 9:40 PM
Ashly has made mistakes but selling players is not one of them
106 newcben // May 31, 2012 at 9:40 PM
http://www.firstrowsports.eu/watch/125072/1/watch-france-vs-serbia.html
107 GeordieToon89 // May 31, 2012 at 9:41 PM
Know one has picked up on this Affellay thing but the story is so believable… for a start he’s never even played for Ajax let alone play for them for 8 years he came from PSV
108 davybtoon // May 31, 2012 at 9:42 PM
Timkrulfan sacking houghton for pardew sheer genius, houghton would never hav us were pardew has us, not buying cb is a gamble that paid off bcoz he bought us a striker instead which nearly got us cl
109 Ben Arfa (Either love him or Hatem) // May 31, 2012 at 9:43 PM
Toon read the earlier comments, people have already said that
110 TimKrulFan // May 31, 2012 at 9:44 PM
Davybtoon we are still a mid table club if we fight for fourth this year maybe we can come champions league contenders but one good season and all you lot think we are barca.
111 davybtoon // May 31, 2012 at 9:44 PM
Watched Giroud for France last 2 games there isn’t a header he doesn’t win
112 Ben Arfa (Either love him or Hatem) // May 31, 2012 at 9:45 PM
TimKrulFan genuinely f off now. Pardew is a SAINT, we finished 5th because of him.
113 Ben Arfa (Either love him or Hatem) // May 31, 2012 at 9:45 PM
At least your spelling has improved
114 davybtoon // May 31, 2012 at 9:46 PM
5th is not a midtable u kno your welcome to go support the shite down the road if u don’t like it
115 Beattie25 // May 31, 2012 at 9:46 PM
Can someone tell me what’s happening I. The France vs Serbia game??
116 TimKrulFan // May 31, 2012 at 9:47 PM
how do you know what houghton would have done at this club spent nearly no money and we was midtable pardew took over we finished 12th why wasnt he sacked coz hes ashleys mate!!! ashley is a rat and will ruin this club if he carrys on the way he is
117 Ben Arfa (Either love him or Hatem) // May 31, 2012 at 9:48 PM
Davy don’t try to reason with him; he’s a cnut who posted earlier today that Pardew resigned and then believes its excusable because he’s 17. He doesn’t know a thing about the club’s finances and has something against everyone in the Newcastle hierarchy!
118 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 9:48 PM
timkrulfan
nobody thinks we are amazing and the way chelsea and liverpool will spend we will find it hard finishing above 7th
but what do you expect? we dont have the money to compete with the teams above us….maybe spurs but they have the attraction of being london based which gets them better publicity and other players would rather live in london than newcastle.
do people think we should be top of the league? our side should be top 8 with the money we have
119 Ben Arfa (Either love him or Hatem) // May 31, 2012 at 9:49 PM
Full time Beattie 2-0
120 ViVaDebuchy // May 31, 2012 at 9:49 PM
france won 2-0 cabaye got injured and ben arfa had 20mins
121 Ben Arfa (Either love him or Hatem) // May 31, 2012 at 9:50 PM
TimKrulFan, you’re new to this blog and so deluded it’s untrue!
122 TimKrulFan // May 31, 2012 at 9:51 PM
Lol at you ben arfa called a joke I am happy we got pardew just saying MA is a d*ck and if you actually read my comments you would see I haven’t mentioned anything about finances you little f*g
123 newcben // May 31, 2012 at 9:51 PM
@Beattie25
Ben Arfa made a nice little run but delayed the pass a little to long and Menez was caught offside, looks like one of those trial games when your younger everyone trying to do as much as possible to catch the eye but not playing to potential because of it.
124 Ben Arfa (Either love him or Hatem) // May 31, 2012 at 9:51 PM
Cabaye wasn’t injured?
125 davybtoon // May 31, 2012 at 9:51 PM
Timkrulfan u are the exact type of fan that will hold this club back from achieving anything, pardew had the brains to get shot of Nolan n Barton for starters, n in his first full season he had top 7 from start to finish
126 ViVaDebuchy // May 31, 2012 at 9:52 PM
why did he have his ankle in a brace then?
127 newcben // May 31, 2012 at 9:52 PM
Anyone else a little worried if we do get Pieters seems to be on the medics bed a lot!
128 WWYCD // May 31, 2012 at 9:52 PM
This slagging match reminds me so much of last summer almost makes me miss the heavyweight fighters such as bills-son, solano, Angryman, jimmymagpie etc
Ah the good ole days
129 TimKrulFan // May 31, 2012 at 9:53 PM
New Lol I have been reading this Blog for about a year and only comment when I feel its right
130 Jail for Ashley // May 31, 2012 at 9:53 PM
Rich toon fan,
How dare you call KK a moron he delivered the most exciting football not only this area but the whole country had seen in a long time,he cared passionately about the club and the region and since your so f**kin good with finances look at what KK spent and how much he brought in,if it wasn’t for the WORLD RECORD 15M on Shearer he wasnlt that much in the red due what he almost achieved,so before you go alsggin a local legend check your facts MORON.
131 Ben Arfa (Either love him or Hatem) // May 31, 2012 at 9:54 PM
“MA is a d*ck changed the name of SJP” brought extra money into the club in doing so
Kudos to you, looks like you’re the f*g…
132 TimKrulFan // May 31, 2012 at 9:55 PM
Davy Pardew wanted to keep nolan and barton ashley got rid of them get your facts sorted
133 Beattie25 // May 31, 2012 at 9:55 PM
Thanks
134 geordie157 // May 31, 2012 at 9:55 PM
Rich. Spot on there with our finance anything above 7th is an achievement, but with our work ethic and good signings 4th is possible. Chelsea should be to three next season. I can see it being a top 7 if we continue to progress, with a gap to the rest if the league.
135 Ben Arfa (Either love him or Hatem) // May 31, 2012 at 9:55 PM
You can read!
Shame you can’t spell or use grammar to save your life!!!
136 geordie157 // May 31, 2012 at 9:56 PM
Of not if.
137 TimKrulFan // May 31, 2012 at 9:56 PM
Ben arfa let change are name to Sports direct united and bring in more money for the club would you want that???
138 Beattie25 // May 31, 2012 at 9:57 PM
Your all being cocks
Its hilarious
Without nufc we all break
139 newcben // May 31, 2012 at 9:57 PM
Lets be honest KK was moron and an emotional wreck! But he was our moron (however bent that sounds) he loved Newc and we loved him but when the going gets tough with KK, KK gets going!
140 WWYCD // May 31, 2012 at 9:58 PM
God help me for getting involved in this but…
““MA is a d*ck changed the name of SJP” brought extra money into the club in doing so”
What extra money was brought in?
141 Ben Arfa (Either love him or Hatem) // May 31, 2012 at 9:58 PM
Might not like it but brings extra money to the club which is what we need – that could have been an essential contribution to the Cisse fund.
142 WWYCD // May 31, 2012 at 9:59 PM
Beattie
On the nose my friend on the nose
143 TimKrulFan // May 31, 2012 at 10:00 PM
Ben arfa answer me would you want the team name changed to Sports direct United for extra money ????
144 davybtoon // May 31, 2012 at 10:00 PM
Timkrulfan really go back n check last summer i told everyone on here Nolan n Barton were told to find new clubs at the end of last season no one believed me but look what happened n yes pardew is the one that didn’t want them
145 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 10:00 PM
JFA
shut your mouth you sill child.
cant say he didnt spend much if you dont count 15mill (it was a world record fee)
if you spend that kind of money you have to win something….simple as.
It’s all well and good spending a fortune on exciting football but he didnt get a trophy.
then as soon as he didnt get the money he wanted the next year he waked.
He quit us twice, quit man city and even walked away from his country. The man is a not only a disgrace to Newcastle but a disgrace to England.
You are looking at him with rose tinted glasses.
Bobby Robson was a club legend…..he also didnt win anything but had us playing some good stuff and he stood by the club until he was sacked for no good reason.
You are the moron JFA
146 geordie157 // May 31, 2012 at 10:01 PM
do like all the different views on here, but on thing we can all agree on is that we’ll cheer on the toon no matter what!
147 davybtoon // May 31, 2012 at 10:02 PM
I think 5th to 7th with a good cup run has to b r aim next year
148 TimKrulFan // May 31, 2012 at 10:03 PM
and davy if it dont happen you gunna turn on MA???
149 nufc786 // May 31, 2012 at 10:03 PM
st james’s park has always been the same to me…… nothings changed to me that stadium is still st jame’s park too me…………. doesnt matter what MA calls it……………..
150 newcben // May 31, 2012 at 10:03 PM
Newcastle Team 2012/13
—————–Krul——————
Clyne—-Colo—STaylor—Santon
———Tiote——Cabaye———-
Arfa———-Martins—–Marveux
—————Cisse/Ba————–
Viva La Toon
(we will be to France what Barcelona are to Spain)
If France win the Euros that can’t be bad
(Ob hoping England do but lets not joke Europa football and England winning a trophy pfft)
151 Ben Arfa (Either love him or Hatem) // May 31, 2012 at 10:04 PM
The team name is a completely different matter and I wouldn’t. I’m just pointing out that Ashley tried to eek out as much money for te club as humanly possible. I’ve got work to do unlike you, so unfortunately I can’t continue this little escapé you randomly chose to sart on me. Good luck when you hit puberty and then adulthood, cos you’ll need it!!
152 davybtoon // May 31, 2012 at 10:05 PM
Rich I’ve got to agree with u there if bobby was manager the season kk threw away the 12point lead we would of won imo
153 geordie157 // May 31, 2012 at 10:06 PM
If we won a cup and finished 17th I think I’d be happy. Top 7 and a good run in Europe will do though. Hope we get a decent draw would love to go abroad for a game
154 TimKrulFan // May 31, 2012 at 10:06 PM
If we were in debt id understand that he changed the name of SJP but we weren’t he sold it to himself.
155 WWYCD // May 31, 2012 at 10:06 PM
Keegan did not walk from NUFC twice he was forced out of his job by Ashley
156 Ben Arfa (Either love him or Hatem) // May 31, 2012 at 10:07 PM
Last thing, Tim krul you would want that racist twat Barton still at the club? Wow.
157 jesperfuglsang // May 31, 2012 at 10:07 PM
M’Vila got injured, but I dont think Cabaye got injured
158 TimKrulFan // May 31, 2012 at 10:08 PM
I hit puberty a long time ago and have a job your going to work at 10:00pm your a male nurse lol or work in a shop Lol at you!!!
159 Toon1978 // May 31, 2012 at 10:08 PM
HBA came on to late. Had little time to make any impact. Seems Nasri done all he can not to pass the ball to him the little pr..k. Not sure if HBA is very popular among the French squad lol might just be me looking to much into it. Don’t know why Blanc didn’t play Debuchy and HBA down that right hand side as it was quite effective in the previous game.
160 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 10:08 PM
If we dont achieve top 7 next year i wont turn on pardew, ashley or the club as long as we look competitive.
we can expect to get champs league etc…thats a bonus.
if we get into europa league group stage and put up a good showing it will be good, anything more from that is a bonus
161 TimKrulFan // May 31, 2012 at 10:09 PM
And how is Joey Barton racist and yes I would want him back he played his heart out for this team.
162 nufc786 // May 31, 2012 at 10:09 PM
geordie157
if we get 3 or more players then i would expect somewhere higher where we win a trophy and finishing 11th to15th would honestly be great. then we roll on strenghening.
but me rolling with OV these days
a top 5 finish with a trophy…………. viva le tooon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
163 WWYCD // May 31, 2012 at 10:10 PM
In what way is Barton racist?
164 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 10:10 PM
@WWYCD
he did walk the second time
he didnt have to go but he went as he didnt get what he was promised….total control
165 geordie157 // May 31, 2012 at 10:10 PM
Newcben. Liking that line up, I’d prefer Dempsey or siem de Jong over Martin, but that’s just being picky. Hopefully ligue 1 will be on sky soon so we can see all these French transfer targets
166 TimKrulFan // May 31, 2012 at 10:11 PM
How is Barton racist please ???????????????
167 davybtoon // May 31, 2012 at 10:11 PM
He wasn’t actually forced out he chose to walk imo wasn’t the best way to do it, yes he had players forced up on him but the window was shut kk shud of made it public that unless it changed he would go at end of the season
168 nufc786 // May 31, 2012 at 10:13 PM
TimKrulFan
one could argue bartons case in being racist but thts something else to dicuss. on a footballers ability i would take him but he is like a bomb waiting to self destruct sometimes and qpr have already had him go off and now he is missing 12 matchs of the season……….
but yes he did have alot of passion when he played with us tht i can not fault him with……….
169 WWYCD // May 31, 2012 at 10:15 PM
Seems the court of law disagrees on Keegan walking claims
170 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 10:15 PM
Barton is many thing but I dont think he is a racist.
thats a serious claim without anything to back it up.
171 geordie157 // May 31, 2012 at 10:15 PM
786 if the three are debuchy, alderweireld/Douglas and hoilett then champs league is possible. Really hope saylor can stay fit for a season!
172 Ben Arfa (Either love him or Hatem) // May 31, 2012 at 10:17 PM
Look up Joey Barton-Agbonlahor…
173 Robinio // May 31, 2012 at 10:18 PM
just for the NOB who called KK a moron , you must be a SMB which is about the biggest insult to anyone on this site
you forgetting how he joined us as a player when we were nowhere in Div 2 and got us promoted , when he could have chosen any side he wanted?
then as a manager saved us from div 3 and got us promoted in style , then within a few years we were within a gnats of winning the league and playing CL football with the most entertaining footy anyone on this site tonight will ever have seen>?
then saved us from relegation after the Fat Sam shambles before being shat on by FCB
change your name to James Hunt mate and then do one
174 toonruz // May 31, 2012 at 10:19 PM
Ronaldinho has quit Flamengo over a feud over unpaid wages. Ronaldinho on a free anyone? #NUFC /Joe
175 newcben // May 31, 2012 at 10:20 PM
@geordie157
You maybe right but for some reason iv got it in my head that Martins could be a little fire cracker….had him on my wish list for a few seasons. Only trouble is i quite want Cabaye to play there and have someone else sit back deeper with Tiote as Cabaye going forward is dangerous.
Maybe Debuchy fo Clyne as well, might as well go the whole hog and be France through and through.
Also for RB i rate Naughton, im sure he is on loan from Tot (dint they get Walker and Naughton at the same time) to Norwich and ob Tot have Walker so Naughton is surplus to requirements….just a thought?
176 TimKrulFan // May 31, 2012 at 10:20 PM
The charges were dropped so that makes him what????
177 toonruz // May 31, 2012 at 10:20 PM
thats not from me something that was on twitter
178 davybtoon // May 31, 2012 at 10:20 PM
Gael bigirimana signs latest from so called itk on twitter
179 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 10:21 PM
@JFA
I am an SAFC fan as I dont like keegan….the man who through away the title and then walked out on the club he supposedly loves. And so you know I am easily old enough to remember keegan first time around. I hve every right to call KK a disgrace also, it is my opinion and a one shared by quite a few newcastle fans if you bother to ask around.
And WWYCD…..i know what the courts said……but the fact remains he walked…..his contract was broken but he still didnt have to leave….he could have stayed and tried to manage the players he had…he didn’t. I know it was classed as constructive dismissal, hence meaning the club made it almost impossible for him to perform his job as described in his contract but if he really cared and believed in his ability he could had come out and said wise makes the signings i just manage them. He wouldnt be blamed for the signings and would try to get them playing the best for us.
180 nufc786 // May 31, 2012 at 10:21 PM
geordie157
if saylor plays like he did in the form tht he had at the start of the season without getting injured then i see him and england starter kicking out rio and patnering john terry. a world class CB……………..
181 tarie4 // May 31, 2012 at 10:24 PM
WWYCD
You are always saying Carroll had a good second half to the season, is that so? U do knw the second half of the season starts in January right, not April/May. Face up man, Carroll has been pants..yes he got to two finals etc, but if he is pleased with himself and his season he shud shake his head in shame. He has been utter rubbish and at Liverpool and besides in this supposed rich vain of form U constantly talk about, how many goals did he score?? After all, a striker is only inform when he scores loads, eg Ba
182 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 10:25 PM
@robinio
my opinion of keegan is based on the fact that after helping the club into the top flight and nearly getting the title he quit as he didnt get his own way.
This is something he has done throughout his career everywhere he goes and why he can’t be seen as a great manger.
Did wenger quit when he lost nasri and fabregas, did ferguson quit when he lost ronaldo and tevez?
no….they did the best for the clubs that have stuck by them, used the players they had to try and find a way to win.
If you bother to check back i have posted plenty of comments on this site the past 6 months, offering my opinion as well as an explanation behind it every time.
If I was a SMB i wouldnt be here. Think about it.
183 ITUNDERASHELL // May 31, 2012 at 10:25 PM
Everyone seems to be talking about who we are going to buy to fill the two or three weakest positions in our best eleven.
The real work of course will be filling the reserves and academy with brilliant talent and under the radar of our opponents.
I think the club are in total control and feigning interest in players while doing the business.
184 WWYCD // May 31, 2012 at 10:25 PM
Ben Arfa (Either love him or Hatem)
Nothing came from that none issue if Barton had said anything or done anything remotely racist he would of been hung from the highest gallows considering his reputation
There is a reason racist claims are not thrown around without thought as u have done here its a very serious claim and has serious ramifications on those involved. Barton has a lot of demons but I dont for one second believe any of them have anything to do with race
185 nufc786 // May 31, 2012 at 10:26 PM
rich_toonfan
u either love KK or hate him. thts ur opinion and no it doesnt make u an SMB……….. just 1 out of maybe 1000 geordies with a different opinion of kk
186 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 10:29 PM
I would like to see ED do a poll of who likes KK and who doesn’t.
Would help this situation.
187 Robinio // May 31, 2012 at 10:29 PM
why would any toon fan hate him after what he did for the club and all the emotion he poured into it ….remember the fergie rant , that was a guy as passionate as us who really cared . Anyone slagging him should be completely ashamed of themselves . The same deluded guy probably thinks Shearer is a twat too
188 WWYCD // May 31, 2012 at 10:31 PM
rich
Mate u just explained exactly what constructive dismissal is yet u expect people to ignore it when it happens? Or atleast u expected Keegan to ignore it. If he walked the courts wouldnt of awarded him compensation
tarie
I am always on about Carrolls good second half of the season? Not really mate I just point it out when the geordie lad is getting abused.
Though I obviously disagree Carroll has been rubbish and so do many others but its a mute point
189 Jail for Ashley // May 31, 2012 at 10:32 PM
rtf,
Calling a club legend,which he is whether you like it or not,gets peoples backs up and no matter what the guys faults are he put this club back on the map,without him and his passion John Hall would have walked when we got relegated into the third and we’d have been nowhere for a long time if not sharing a division with Sheff Wed right now as we speak,and I don’t know where you discuss your football but where NUFC is concerned KK is alright.
190 bills-son // May 31, 2012 at 10:33 PM
Robinio @ 9 … are you related to solano and MacToon by any chance?
You talk the same sh&te as them two about Ashley and Llanbias.
191 nufc786 // May 31, 2012 at 10:33 PM
rich_toonfan
could help i suppose if ed is willing
it really depends in what light u see kk though
a great man who loves the club to bits
or ur opinion ( which i respect unlike others)
192 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 10:33 PM
Shearer showed his loyalty by staying with us even though he could have gone to man utd.
Keegan walked when it got tough.
I admit he did a great job getting us to where he got but as soon as things werent going his way anymore he quit.
That is a fact.
My opinion is that he turned his back on the club who gave him his chance in management. HE did well but then walked.
I understand other people like how he got us close to trophies which I respect him for, I just cant respect somebody who walks out on a club he loves.
193 Robinio // May 31, 2012 at 10:34 PM
i think after the fantastic 5 years or however long it was during which he totally transformed the club he was entitled to walk away with his held held high , and doesnt deserve antyones critisism
194 bills-son // May 31, 2012 at 10:36 PM
Finding out that Ashley is shaggin his wife and she’s loving it is too good for JFA.
195 Jail for Ashley // May 31, 2012 at 10:36 PM
Oh RTF,
By the way 1200 hundred people wouldn’t have crammed into the Ramside hall last year for a sh*te chicken dinner if KK hadn’t of been doing a speech.
196 Robinio // May 31, 2012 at 10:36 PM
it was hardly tough when he walked – we were 2nd if I remember rightly and had the best squad in the prem before Dogleash dismantled it , now theres a moron for you to go with the 2 currently running the club
197 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 10:37 PM
~WWYCD
you missed my point……i accept it was constructive dismissal.
what I saying is….he didnt have to leave….leaving was his decision…..he could have stayed, had no control over signing but he could have stayed.
The issue i have is him walking the first time….the second is more understandable but if he wanted he could have remained and managed the players he was bought.
198 Jail for Ashley // May 31, 2012 at 10:38 PM
Biting a pillow in a cold cell on the top bunk with Bills_son shouting ‘whose the Daddy ‘ is too good for Ashley.
199 MacToon // May 31, 2012 at 10:38 PM
We’re taken from the bottom of the old 2nd devision and within a few years battling for the premiership title but KK through (lol sorry
threw) it away……… how negative is that! Don’t forget that SJP was improved on the strength of KK ‘s success.
and B-S why you talking about me when I haven’t posted? You got a problem why don’t you come and sort it out face to face? No…. ha ha ha
200 Robinio // May 31, 2012 at 10:39 PM
JFM – your a top bloke ( or blokette ! )
201 Robinio // May 31, 2012 at 10:39 PM
sorry JFA , dodgy keyboard or is it my shit typing ….
202 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 10:42 PM
@JFA
once again missing my point……I dont like the man as he left when if he stayed he could have achieved something really special. I never said nobody liked him just that I dont respect him for that.
Yes he did well for us but he left us without finishing what he started which ultimately hurt the club.
And Robinio…once again i accept he did well but his final year he showed his frailty and that he wasn’t up to the last of managing right at the top.
I do totally agree however that dogleash is a disgrace….he ruined our club and went some way to ruining liverpool this season
203 Szarka // May 31, 2012 at 10:42 PM
No chance, they wont sell him for 6 mill., rather 10-15, and he will ask 80.000/week as min.
204 WWYCD // May 31, 2012 at 10:43 PM
JfA
1200 hundred? 120,000 people? Sh*t the bed haha
rich
Mate I dont think we are going to agree on this and I reckon others will take up this mantle allowing me to return to my easy going nature so am good with this outcome
205 Robinio // May 31, 2012 at 10:43 PM
RTF – point is after the fantastic job he did , putting all of his energy and emotion into the club and doing a f ing amazing job , I think he was entitled to do what he wanted . Did he not leave the club in fantastic shape?. Do you remember the complete and utter shambles when he took over ? No wonder your a FCB lover
206 Robinio // May 31, 2012 at 10:46 PM
hey RTF we finally agreed on something – we both hate Dogleash !
207 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 10:47 PM
I just think for any manager to walk away after that fair enough.
for a man who claimed to love the club as much as KK well he should have stayed.
And i dont love ashley, i just think he is better than shepherd and he has brought some financial stability to the club….we dont need to worry about administration which is what it looked like under shepherd near the end.
208 geordiefinn // May 31, 2012 at 10:49 PM
Mark Douglas ?@MsiDouglas
Bits & pieces for tomorrow… #nufc have opened negotiations for a highly-rated defender. Find out which one in #thejournal
Hoping it’s aldreweireld!
209 Beardo // May 31, 2012 at 10:49 PM
I’m loving all this angst today/tonight! So much testosterone being vented!
I’m touching myself.
210 geordiefinn // May 31, 2012 at 10:51 PM
Bring in Bigirimana and Alderweireld before the pre-season and I’ll be a happy man!
211 bills-son // May 31, 2012 at 10:52 PM
MacToon – hows the Ashley out campaign coming on?
When is solano’s next meeting in the Irish club to rant about Ashley’s lack of ambition?
What’s it like for the pair of you to be proved so dead wrong?
Last question … remind me where we finished in the Prem?
212 Robinio // May 31, 2012 at 10:53 PM
yeah , did that stability involve getting relegated . he will always be FCB to me and slime ball LLam chops must be one of the most odious guys ever
right thanks for entertaining me you lot , as I was up at 330 am todayto get a flight to CPH i need sleep
213 Jail for Ashley // May 31, 2012 at 10:53 PM
Yes,
Rtf
I havent abused anyone for a long time but you really got my hackles up there,this is the last of the KK debate ,but imagine your due to start a job on Monday the new owner has told you your hourly rate and the hours your getting paid for plus what work he expects you to carry out,when you arrive its a different story the hours are double the pay half and the gaffa is telling your work mates your a lazy cnut,but you love the company……
214 bills-son // May 31, 2012 at 10:53 PM
PS. Is Robinio solano in disguise?
Or Mrs solano perhaps?
215 Robinio // May 31, 2012 at 10:54 PM
yep Beardo , my first ever session here so thought I would stir things up a bit
216 Jail for Ashley // May 31, 2012 at 10:56 PM
Bills_son,
Have you ever been nice to anyone ever on this blog ?
217 Robinio // May 31, 2012 at 10:56 PM
Bills – son , maybe I am a she male – that would cover both ?
218 MacToon // May 31, 2012 at 10:58 PM
B-S, you’ve been invited along to football meets before where you can come and listen or voice opinions with people who are actually trying to do things with the club but you’d rather hide behind your keyboard throwing abuse randomnly at strangers on a football blog.
Mr random. A sad soul.
219 Jail for Ashley // May 31, 2012 at 11:02 PM
WW…
My Maths (and input of literature) was a bit oot there !
220 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 11:02 PM
@JFA
not to continue the debate about keegan….both have our own views
more on you analogy…..is anything his work was less as he didnt have to scout players…wise had youtube
and the pay was the same…..
but i do understand how it could be difficult, as i said though, my main issue is the first time around.
221 WWYCD // May 31, 2012 at 11:07 PM
JfA
Haha shame I just thought KK was leading a revolution…though thinking about it I dont think I’d want to be part of the KK revolution unless it had a name change
222 Jail for Ashley // May 31, 2012 at 11:09 PM
RTF,
Ok,lets call a amicable truce you promise never to call KK a moron or such realted insults and I won’t call you childish names.
223 geordieracer1980 // May 31, 2012 at 11:09 PM
If it wasn’t for Kevin Keegan, there would be no NUFCblog, let alone a NUFC. Some people should remember this.
224 Jail for Ashley // May 31, 2012 at 11:11 PM
WW…
Was twelve hundred though and a sh*te chicken dinner,twenty quid for a bottle of wine,I want him round the house entertaining the whole family next time I fork out that kind of dough.
225 Robinio // May 31, 2012 at 11:12 PM
I have already told RTF to change his name to James Hunt if he continues to slag off KK , shameful
226 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 11:12 PM
there would be an nufc….maybe not as we know it now but somebody else could have done that job…..he did well but others could have done it too.
227 Jail for Ashley // May 31, 2012 at 11:13 PM
* an amiaclble
228 GeordieToon89 // May 31, 2012 at 11:14 PM
If its Alderweield i’ll run naked round the whole of south shields haha.. would love him… But my instincts tell me it will be a younger defender who will be coming in to challenge and not automatically guarentee first team as I personally think Taylor and Colo are the preferred partnership
229 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 11:14 PM
i dont care what people think…it is my opinion which i have backed up with facts.
230 WWYCD // May 31, 2012 at 11:15 PM
JfA
Give it a few years mate and he may be after the money so u might be in with a chance
Was it worth the money in the end though?
231 WWYCD // May 31, 2012 at 11:16 PM
Id be guessing its Clyne tbh
232 davybtoon // May 31, 2012 at 11:17 PM
I reckon it’s clyne
233 Jail for Ashley // May 31, 2012 at 11:20 PM
WW…
Not really in the end bud,there was too many people there,and the dinner was truly sh*te,only two people got to ask a question and it was built up as a Q and A night,but was good to have been in an atmosphere I think only a few people can generate.
234 geordieracer1980 // May 31, 2012 at 11:21 PM
without Keegan,NUFC would have been relegated in the 1992/92 season and the club would’ve went to the wall. That is also a fact. Who would’ve done as good a job as Keegan? Ardiles? You obviously didn’t see us play that and aren’t aware of the turmoil and powerstruggles going on within the club. Without keegans strong personality, the club would’ve plummeted.
235 davybtoon // May 31, 2012 at 11:23 PM
We not all friends yet
236 WWYCD // May 31, 2012 at 11:24 PM
JfA
Ah that sh*t mate specially if it was billed as a Q&A, still its something to brag about when given the chance
Anyway lads the battle lines seem to of disappeared so am gonna head off, have a good un
237 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 11:26 PM
@geordieracer
you cannot claim a hypothetical situation as a fact.
maybe somebody else wouldnt have done as well as keegan, but equally somebody could have done a better job.
238 geordieracer1980 // May 31, 2012 at 11:28 PM
I suggest that whoever disparaged keegans achievements needs to research NUFCs history, starting with Gordon mckeags tenure as chairman and the gradual decline and decaying of the club. If you aren’t aware of these dark days, then you have no right to call Keegan. Keegans personality, enthusiasm and love for the area – not just the club- single handidly and overnight changed the mood after almost a decade of utter blackness. He may have been tactically niave, but by god, he constructed the most exciting team the premier league has ever seen. Long live king kev.
239 Lucasd10 // May 31, 2012 at 11:29 PM
to be fair our transfer policy is great at the moment ashley is making so much profit he wont see the difference anymore and wont need to sell good players cause were not in debt so therefore £20million for us in summer is perfect in my opinion off load some players i think ba will leave and we will get an income of about £15million so i thik a good team and player would be;
in;
debuchey/aly cissokho £6million
aldeirweireld/douglas £6million
geal Bigirimana £500k-£1million
n’zonzi or hoillet from blackburn
afalley/elia £6million
gameiro£8million
amaflitano captured!
and if ba stays no gameiro but a young talented striker to come in also with young remie streete in first team squad next year and marveaux ill be like a new player also
out;
simpson
guthrie
smith
lovenkrands
ranger
that would be my plns for the summer but god knows wat will happen yet but Bigirimana,debuchey look like theyre going down
240 geordieracer1980 // May 31, 2012 at 11:31 PM
No one could have done a better job than Keegan did. You genuinely don’t deserve to be a supporter of NUFC if you believe that.
241 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 11:33 PM
Once again if people bothered to read full comments and not jump to conclusions most of this could be avoided.
I agree he did well, got the club up fighting for the tittle…but he had a lot of money to spend getting there…including the record signing of shearer.
I have not said he achieved nothing, I have said that for somebody who supposedly loves the club and has black and white running through his veins he left the club when it got tough at the top of the league.
That is not a sign of loyalty to a club you love….he has walked away from every job he had which suggests he cant hack the expectation when things get tough.
He did a lot for the club but I lost respect for him when he walked away.
242 geordieracer1980 // May 31, 2012 at 11:35 PM
I agree he’s very emotional and passionate. That doesn’t make him a bad person or manager. Far from it. It adds to his persona.
243 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 11:38 PM
@geordieracer
how dare you question my support of the club just because I dont look back on the “messiah” with rose tinted glasses like you do.
you are a disgusting fan if you think anyone who doesn’t share you opinion isnt a fan. I might not like keegan but wouldnt say you arent a fan as you like him.
And how can you say nobody could have done a better job? what if we got alex ferguson, arsene wenger, brian clough, bobby robson.
are you saying that at the time no other manager could have done what keegan had done.
He maybe had more passion for nufc than others but that doesnt mean he was the best manager. other managers may not have the same passion for the city and club but they are professional and would still bring the same work ethic keegan did.
Stop stating your opinions as facts.
I get it….you like keegan……he did well but he isn’t the best manager of all time. Not even the best toon manager of all time
244 geordieracer1980 // May 31, 2012 at 11:38 PM
For what Keegan has done for NUFC, he owes the club nothing. And the club owes him everything. Let alone the respect of everyone of us.
245 gfp13 // May 31, 2012 at 11:41 PM
When I seen this player available on cheap I thought we should definitely get him. Didn’t know his wages at that time so if he’s willing to take a substantial wage cut, which I imagine he isn’t, I think he would be a brilliant signing. But remains to be seen wether its possible
246 rich_toonfan // May 31, 2012 at 11:42 PM
Had enough of keegan chat….people just read what they like and not what i actually type and state facts based on their opinion.
247 graham cwarr // May 31, 2012 at 11:45 PM
Opinions are like bumholes. Everybody has one but nobody wants somebody else’s shoved in their face
i understand what you’re saying rtf. I don’t necessarily agree with everything but you have some good points.
248 Louis583 // May 31, 2012 at 11:49 PM
Hulk to Chelsea for £38m?
249 NUFC STEVE // May 31, 2012 at 11:50 PM
Lets be realistic.Would afellaay come to Newcastle???This is a complete rumour!!
250 GoalsBringSmiles // May 31, 2012 at 11:53 PM
Richtoonfan
Idiot.
251 GoalsBringSmiles // May 31, 2012 at 11:54 PM
Bills Son
Sas Old Man.
252 GoalsBringSmiles // May 31, 2012 at 11:54 PM
*Sad
haha
253 GoalsBringSmiles // May 31, 2012 at 11:55 PM
Davybtoon
davybtoon.
254 bills-son // Jun 1, 2012 at 12:02 AM
MacYoon – me, hiding behind a keyboard?
Like when I said 18 months ago that Ashley was the best owner of NUFC in my 50 years as a Toon supporter – because it was obvious even then that he had a plan to take our club forward. A plan that is succeeding as you MacToon know very well.
You, like solano, goalsbringsmiles and others, haven’t got the balls to admit you were wrong. The sad lads are in the opposite corner to me.
255 bills-son // Jun 1, 2012 at 12:02 AM
Typo – MacFool.
256 geordiejamie89 // Jun 1, 2012 at 12:04 AM
He’s a good player, but we are only likely to sign either Adam Johnson or Afellay, and of the two I’d much rather sign Adam Johnson. Johnson is a Newcastle fan for starters, and of the two he is less likely to need time to adjust at Newcastle, having played in the prem for years. There would most likely not be too much difference in the players, and wages wouldn’t be too different either. Either would be a good signing though, with Demba possibly leaving one or two strikers coming in, one of these two players, and CB and RB amongst youngsters, we should get on okay over the summer.
257 Ben3arfa // Jun 1, 2012 at 12:06 AM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18288091
worth getting some bargains this summer from rangers, its almost like theyre having a closing down sale, its horrible
258 MacToon // Jun 1, 2012 at 12:13 AM
B-S, you prove your ignorance time and time again, that is all.
You do not know me, you remember very little of what I have said on this blog and constantly throw abuse randomly at people who are not even blogging. Move on, get a grip and stop this pointless crusade or is your life so shallow!
259 FatmanJoe // Jun 1, 2012 at 12:15 AM
At up fellas what’s been happening? Seems heated tonight. Give me the highlights..
260 gfp13 // Jun 1, 2012 at 12:18 AM
I don’t understand why everyone is hating on Ashley. I will admit at first I wasn’t too keen on him and especially after we got relegated. But let’s face it not only can he not be blamed for the relegation but it’s the best thing that’s happened to us in recent seasons. Excluding getting back into Europe. Without being relegated we would still have Michael Owen sitting getting however much his wages were plus a free ice pack for his new injury after every return, as well as all the other dead wood raking in mega bucks. That relegation season helped our club and I’m glad it happened since we’ve bounced back the way we have
261 gonufc (up and Hatem) // Jun 1, 2012 at 12:31 AM
@Ben3Arfa – no thanks. Don’t think I’d want any of them.
262 geordiejamie89 // Jun 1, 2012 at 12:56 AM
Berbatov apparently isn’t moving to Bayer Leverkusen unless he’s on a free. If he dropped his wages slightly, he could be a realistic impact player at an affordable price, with De Jong would give us good forward options, should Demba Ba leave this summer.
263 geordiejamie89 // Jun 1, 2012 at 12:58 AM
The Scottish goalkeeper Mcgregor would be a good signing, however I can’t see him wanting to be number 2 keeper, and he’s hardly likely to be number 1 with Tim Krul at the club.
264 rich_toonfan // Jun 1, 2012 at 1:20 AM
Grow up goals brings smiles. If you call me an idiot at least say something sensible as well. Surprised you’re allowed up this late anyway
265 gonufc (up and Hatem) // Jun 1, 2012 at 2:52 AM
Would love Berbatov, but unfortunately I can’t seeing him fitting in with either the players or the style of play (pressing) we have.
I know the rumours of him being a childhood Newcastle fan, but presumably would still ask for a lot in wages and would also want to play down the centre- but he wouldn’t push out Cisse.
266 Sav // Jun 1, 2012 at 4:05 AM
Ed, the NUFC model is well-known. This lad is too expensive for a permacrock, his wages are out of the question and he is on the borderline for age limit. If he doesn’t tick those boxes, we won’t sign him.
267 NEWEXPATMAGPIE // Jun 1, 2012 at 5:38 AM
Only you lot could get a debate going about Keegan on here when the subject was a possible transfer bid for Affellay!
If there is any truth in this then i will be a really happy chappy!
Yes! He was injured quite badley with his knee! But BA was signed on a free with doubts about his knee! Ben Arfa had a potential carreer ending injury last season and look at him now!
If BARCA are willing to let Afellay go for 6Mil then someone is going to jump in there and snap him up!
I don,t believe for one minute that we will get him! Although i would be over the moon if we did!
As to all the posters on here name calling etc! The Keegan Era was a long time ago! And we can better look to the future and the Here and Now!
Affellay would be a superb signing for us!
268 Shot Bru // Jun 1, 2012 at 6:12 AM
Roma checking out Santon…
269 Whistler // Jun 1, 2012 at 6:18 AM
Affelay would be a fantastic signing if a) we can get him and b) he can stay fit. The lad’s truly top drawer, I remember him tearing Arsenal a new one in the CL a year or two back coming off the bench….great pace and skill.
On another note, what’s the Daily Mail’s problem with NUFC? Looking at the sports headlines this morning and once again they single out yet another Toon player to leave….cheap, ‘machine gun’ journalism….so in the last few weeks they’ve got Santon off to Roma, Krul to Spurs, Simpson to anywhere, Ba to Spurs, Cisse to Man U or Man C and Tiote to Chelsea….if the Mail’s to be believed then can the last one out of Newcastle please switch the lights off.
Last point….I see some on here debating the merits of KK last night….anyone that belittles what Keegan did for Newcastle to save the club from the old Division 2 and drive us to promotion the following season is an ignorant fool! And for those claiming he spent fortunes to do it….get real; we only spent big bucks AFTER we got promoted, Keegans most important signing to beat the drop was Brian Kilcline for peanuts then in our promotion season he picked up Bobby Lee for just 600k then towards the end of the season Andy Cole for only just over 1m. There are very few managers who could have motivated and galvanised Newcastle at that time as Keegan did so no-one should undermine what he achieved regardless of whether or not you think he’s a good coach
270 jesperfuglsang // Jun 1, 2012 at 6:32 AM
If Barcelona payed less than 3 mil for him and he has been injured more or less ever since, he would not be a great buy at 6 mil.
He would just be another gamble and not a very cost effective one.
There are better and cheaper buys out there
271 jesperfuglsang // Jun 1, 2012 at 6:33 AM
paid*
272 Sazzer // Jun 1, 2012 at 6:36 AM
For 6m Affellay is certainly a catch. A bit worried for his incapability to score goals and provide assists though and his injuries.
I would take Giannis Fetfatzidis before him for 6 m.
273 Indian Magpie // Jun 1, 2012 at 6:46 AM
What Keegan Did for NUFc was great. Cannot thank him enuf. But, you look at things overall, how many times did he walk out
Fulham,
Mancity, englnad
Nufc
274 krijo // Jun 1, 2012 at 6:46 AM
Newcastle made an enquire for Debuchy
http://www.nufcfans.co.uk/magpies-move-for-french-defender/
275 Whistler // Jun 1, 2012 at 7:06 AM
Indian Magpie
I personally don’t think KK was a very good coach overall but what he did for Newcastle was the stuff of legends….we went from decades of obscurity and almost bankruptcy to European football in the blink of an eye….I don’t think walking out has anything to do with someone’s coaching skills though
276 Jail for Ashley // Jun 1, 2012 at 7:17 AM
We all know KK has his faults but to come on here and publicly slate him and then claim another manager could of achieved the same thing at the time is nothing short of a disgrace and a complete load of rubbish.
277 Indian Magpie // Jun 1, 2012 at 7:22 AM
All i am saying is that KK managed NUFC brilliantly in his first stint and to a lesser extent in his second.
For other clubs he was not good though.
Whether he was a good coach or a bad one, i am not qualified to pass judgements
278 Sazzer // Jun 1, 2012 at 7:23 AM
It will be interesting to see how the deal with Hazard influence the Debuchy and Marvin Martin situation. I can see Lille go for Martin as a replacement. And they might decide there is no need to sell Debuchy. However, if he wants to go perhaps we can get Fabregas price-cut deal. Also Porto might be interested in some of our targets with the cash for Hulk.
279 Kev-G // Jun 1, 2012 at 7:27 AM
Sazzer, are you being serious about Fabregas?
280 Indian Magpie // Jun 1, 2012 at 7:30 AM
Kev -g, i think he means debuchy, in a fabregas like deal.
281 Jail for Ashley // Jun 1, 2012 at 7:50 AM
Indian,
How could we get Debauchy on a Fabregas type deal.
282 Indian Magpie // Jun 1, 2012 at 7:54 AM
Cut Price deal,
Debuchy wants to leave as did fabregas. arsenal i think would have wanted more if did not wanted to leave.
thats my view
283 Jail for Ashley // Jun 1, 2012 at 8:00 AM
Oh.
284 Kev-G // Jun 1, 2012 at 8:03 AM
Cheers Indian, the brains still in start-up mode
Barnetta on free wouldn’t be bad either. I live in Switzerland and went this season to the Leverkusen vs. Bayern game with the Barnetta fanclub bus. Was talking to Barnetta’s dad about the rumours of his son joining the toon. And he confirmed that the toon had enquiered about his availability this summer. He didin’t say he would def. be joining us, but did mention his son beîng very keen to play in the prem.
285 Indian Magpie // Jun 1, 2012 at 8:13 AM
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/football/9739192.Newcastle_step_up_their_interest_in_Clyne/?
286 rich_toonfan // Jun 1, 2012 at 8:35 AM
Jfa
How do you know another manager. Older have done what Keegan did? Yes he did well hit are you telling me he was the best manager of his time? He wasn’t
287 GoalsBringSmiles // Jun 1, 2012 at 9:32 AM
Richtoonfan
i don’t have the time or energy or adequate respect for you to justify my calling you an idiot. See below, enough ppl have expressed similar opinions to mine in relation to your outrageous outbursts against KK.
288 GoalsBringSmiles // Jun 1, 2012 at 10:36 AM
As for the decrepid old Bills Son…Still obsessed with MA I see? I fail to see how you have been proven right in any way or form given that Ashley has achieved no more at this club than any previous owner other than ‘financial stability’ which is to his own benefit and not mine until we compete on a consistent basis.
289 JARRAMAG // Jun 1, 2012 at 10:44 AM
rich_toonfan
Get your facts right before calling a Newcastle Legend an idiot.
KK- Took a club on its knees to the top playing the best football ever seen throughout the country.
KK- Was the catalyst behind turning a broken down stadium into on of the best in the world.
KK- Was asked to manage again by MA after BSA had us heading downward and yet again got us playing decent football.
FACT
1) When KK left the first time it was because SJH wanted his money back and floated the club on the stock market,KK was shown a contract by a southern based lawyer,told to sign now or leave,KK being a man of principle refused to sign and left.
2)KK- 2nd time he left – Told to manage a team where he could not choose his own players to buy ie,Cisco,Gonzales-Proven correct in the court of law.
For you to come out and try to backup your stupid assumptions and your obviously have a problem with a Newcastle Legend shows to me 1) You are too young to remember the Keegan years or 2) You have never saw a Keegan match in your life.
Shame on you and other so called Newcastle fans who would dare to try and blacken the legacy of a true Legend.
Shame on you.
290 Sazzer // Jun 1, 2012 at 4:15 PM
@Indian Magpie
Correct Cryptanalysis =)
291 Robinio // Jun 1, 2012 at 5:44 PM
as I started the debate with that tosser who called KK a moron , I am pleased to see he got the verbal battering he desreved on here
still dont get all the praise for the FCB and Lambchops , lets wait if you think the same when he dismantles the squad in the summer to line his own pockets
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