Melbourne Heart defender Curtis Good is being reported to have signed for Newcastle United by the US sports news organisation Fox Sports, which is part of Sky Sports, and it is now being picked up by other sports outlets.
Curtis Good – signed by the Magpies
The news coming through is that the 19 year-old 6’2″ youngster, who is left-footed, has been signed by Newcastle for $600K – which is around £360K if that’s US dollars or £440K if it’s Australian dollars – and that the deal has now been completed.
Curtis was on Tyneside in April, and his initial one week trial was extended and he stayed for 10 days, and although no contract was forthcoming at that time, it seems that Newcastle and Alan Pardew were impressed with the Australian youngster.
The news last week was that Newcastle were very keen on the youngster, and after his trial, Newcastle had sent a letter to him saying they were impressed with his performances while he was on Tyneside.
Curtis only joined Heart in February of last year, but last season played 25 times with 19 starts, and was impressive at the back.
Australia are bringing some good players through these days, and there’s a few of them in the Premier League already, and Good was outstanding in his debut season in the Hyundai A-League.
Good’s trial was even extended at Newcastle, and he spent the last few days training with the senior side, under the guidance of the Magpie’s top manager Alan Pardew, who seems to have been greatly impressed with the youngster.
Good will go straight into the first team pool at Newcastle, and we expect he will be reporting to training next week at Benton.
Curtis will then be in a fight with Fabricio Coloccini, Steven Taylor and Mike Williamson for a center-back berth, but he has plenty of time to come through on Tyneside.
If the news is true, and we think it is, he becomes the second player signed by Newcastle this summer, following free agent Romain Amalfitano, the French 22 year-old winger, through the door.
If indeed Newcastle have signed the 19 year-old, there should be some news coming through on Newcastle’s official web-site to confirm the deal.
Curtis could be another good buy for Newcastle (excuse the pun – but I couldn’t resist it), and he fits exactly the profile of young players with talent, who can be brought through to the first team on Tyneside.
What do you think?
Comments welcome.
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187 responses so far ↓
1 rich_toonfan // Jun 28, 2012 at 1:50 PM
England were not good but we are far from the worst team.
There is no reason players should give the ball away as much as they did. That was poor and something Roy cannot plan for.
England were set up to counter but the problem was our full backs tucked in and the wingers droppe back. This meant whenever we had the ball only the strikers were up field and the wingers had to run the length of the pitch to join in with attacks.
That’s the reason the players looked so tired.
I think we need To show a bit more intent in games. Defending well is a skill but most teams can defend if they don’t offer an attacking threat.
The German manager came out today and said England can be hopeful.
He mentioned it was only 5/6 years ago Germany played boring, defensive football then they decided to go out to win every game. They brought through the talented younger players and focused on keeping the ball and attacking at pace.
We might not be as good but players like Wilshire, the ox, cleverly will be coming through hopefully over the next couple years.
There is no reason to say England can’t improve in the next world cup and have a chance in 4 years time at the euros.
2 Cool Hand Luke // Jun 28, 2012 at 1:51 PM
For 600k, jobs a good un
3 No Plain Saylor // Jun 28, 2012 at 1:51 PM
Nice one! I think if we’re gonna sign luuk de jong it’ll be in the next 72 hours, or he’ll be away to germany. I think carr and pards want him too much to just let him slip away…
4 geordiesteve520 // Jun 28, 2012 at 1:52 PM
I am sorry, but what the hell has that got to do with anything remotely related to NUFC and this article?
5 rich_toonfan // Jun 28, 2012 at 1:53 PM
If he has impressed in 3 weeks he has something about him.
Others on trial haven’t been followed up so he must have stood out.
Hope he settles well and is nearly first team ready.
6 rich_toonfan // Jun 28, 2012 at 1:54 PM
It was from a previous article and comments on it, just had chance to post of now
7 WWYCD // Jun 28, 2012 at 1:55 PM
Then lets see him holding a black and white shirt until then I trust no one
8 Spoof // Jun 28, 2012 at 2:00 PM
If we have signed him based upon his trial performance then why did we not sign him then, why let him go to another club and spend £360k, I know its not a lot of money, but its better in our coffers than someone else’s
9 dmac // Jun 28, 2012 at 2:05 PM
The trial was a trial with the intention of buying. He hasnt moved to another club.
10 ~Perchinho the Pheonix~ // Jun 28, 2012 at 2:07 PM
If true, I hope he settles in well at the club. 5th Choice Cb?
1.Colo
2.Saylor
3.Perch/Willo
4.Perch/willo
5. Curtis Good
11 Spoof // Jun 28, 2012 at 2:09 PM
Thank you dmac, I assume he was already at Melbourne Heart when he came for the trial, that explains it, cheers m8.
12 dmac // Jun 28, 2012 at 2:10 PM
He has been signed as a youngster with prospects id imagine. I would be very surprised if he gained first team football this coming season.
13 OTP // Jun 28, 2012 at 2:13 PM
I haven’t seen him play but sounds good for that price! Encouraging stuff.
14 dmac // Jun 28, 2012 at 2:13 PM
No worries mate, i imagine its very similar to the Situ situation at swansea, loaned with an option to buy, which has been taken up so that the player can become part of the youth setup here.
I could of course be miles off and that is my opinion but as i said before i doubt he has been bought in as first team rotation. Id love to be proven wrong by the lad.
15 Big Pappa Cisse // Jun 28, 2012 at 2:13 PM
Why not go for Middlesbrough’s Rhys Williams, he is out of contract soon and is better than the Championship Imo
16 Swede // Jun 28, 2012 at 2:15 PM
Sorry to be picky but I do not understand why we keep missing Lubomir Satka, a 16 year old, slovakian CB that signed for us in May. So this is the third signing of the summer…
17 Beattie25 // Jun 28, 2012 at 2:19 PM
So that takes our total net spend to 360k!
Business is done, bring on the season!!
18 dmac // Jun 28, 2012 at 2:19 PM
We are going to bring a lot of youth in during this window as we need to rebuild almost the entire academy after those released. They are being overlooked as their not first team.
19 Sazzer // Jun 28, 2012 at 2:19 PM
I hope we jump the train on Luciano Narsingh when it start moving since his transfer fee seem to be rather low considering him making 22 assist last season.
20 Spoof // Jun 28, 2012 at 2:21 PM
Just had a look on Fox sports, can’t find any reference to the signing anywhere ?
21 Offkey // Jun 28, 2012 at 2:25 PM
spoof – Australian fox sports
http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/newcastle-united-sign-defender-curtis-good-for-600000-from-a-league-club-melbourne-heart/story-e6frf4gl-1226411596743
22 Spoof // Jun 28, 2012 at 2:27 PM
Thank you Offkey
23 Toonboy_84 // Jun 28, 2012 at 2:31 PM
Not knocking the lad but didn’t someone one here from Oz say he was poo?
24 markmac // Jun 28, 2012 at 2:31 PM
@16 i cant remember that being announced? i take it he’ll be for the ‘development squad’, maybe weve signed a few more development players that we havent heard about? because i was expecting a few more youngsters by now
25 dmac // Jun 28, 2012 at 2:33 PM
The satka deal happened a while back thats why, he played in the tourney in china.
26 No Plain Saylor // Jun 28, 2012 at 2:35 PM
Sazzer, been sayin that for a while mate, if he goes to fulham for under 5 mill ill be ragin
27 nufc786 // Jun 28, 2012 at 2:40 PM
um if i got a bit immature during the last post….. im sorry just wanted a bit of a laugh…. but i will not do it again if people find it annoying or immature….
28 ashwin say's // Jun 28, 2012 at 2:42 PM
@swede coz he is brought for academy not for 1st team and we lack depth in squad .
I think this is best time to push forward as everything is under control,so get some quality in by going over the line and get your due respect mr.cashley
29 Grafton83 // Jun 28, 2012 at 2:46 PM
So that’s signing number 2 and the window isn’t even open yet. Can’t wait to see who else we bring in, our recent history in the market just makes it even more interesting.
30 ashwin say's // Jun 28, 2012 at 2:49 PM
Talking of reserves in my opinion
jak alnwickk
remie streete
abied
brad inman
fergusion and vucKiCK can come handy this season they have all the making ……….
31 nufc786 // Jun 28, 2012 at 2:52 PM
http://www.caughtoffside.com/2012/06/28/newcastle-united-close-in-on-20m-trio-as-alan-pardew-looks-to-build-on-last-term-success/
32 pizzicatochan // Jun 28, 2012 at 2:53 PM
We may have a lot more options in the CB area for now: Saylor, Williams, Colo, Perchinho, Good, Streete, Satko… Do we really need that Belgian guy, or another Belgian guy?
33 nufc786 // Jun 28, 2012 at 2:58 PM
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2012/06/26/3199826/newcastle-united-braced-for-academy-funding-setback
this is why MA wants to spend 20mill on youth development im guessing…
34 ToonAndy // Jun 28, 2012 at 3:00 PM
Pizzi – If the different between the “belgian guy” and good or perch was the difference between 8th and 4th then yeah… It’s pretty importabt
35 geordiesteve520 // Jun 28, 2012 at 3:03 PM
@24 It was announced when the new academy intake was announced:
http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20120608/academy-welcomes-new-intake_2281670_2806122
36 davybtoon // Jun 28, 2012 at 3:05 PM
It’s actually about 5th or 6th signing bcoz we signed rolando arons from Bristol city n booth from Blackburn aswell another cb
Some Aussies on twitter reckon good is the real deal like in will challenge for first team straight away could b like bassong young kid but come straight in to the first team
37 nufc786 // Jun 28, 2012 at 3:07 PM
if carr and pardew rate this lad highly then i trust this lad to make the first team
38 chris_g // Jun 28, 2012 at 3:14 PM
I sometimes wonder why I ever bother reading this blog. It infuriates me that Ed can write a headline that says “Newcastle HAVE SIGNED Australian Curtis Good” only to find that in the article he writes “Melbourne Heart defender Curtis Good is being REPORTED TO HAVE SIGNED for Newcastle United, by Fox Sports…” and then he goes on further to say “IF THE NEWS IS TRUE, and we think it is…….”
So if he doesn’t know, why does he say that it’s a done deal?
In case you hadn’t noticed, the Fox Sports article that Offkey posted a link to said that we have “REPORTEDLY” signed Curtis Good, and they quoted “UK newspaper The Mirror” as their source. Need I say any more?
I’m sorry, but Ed obviously has no idea whether this story is true or not, and I strongly suspect that it isn’t, so he shouldn’t mislead his readers like this. It’s the kind of thing that the tabloids do, and I think the readers of this blog deserve better than that.
39 Tom4Nufc // Jun 28, 2012 at 3:25 PM
With the greatest of respects, Ed is just passing on the information reported in the news Chris_G. If you’ve a problem with the way the blog is run then I’d suggest just chilling out? Ed does a brilliant job and this site is the best NUFC blog about. Lump it or leave it
40 geordiesteve520 // Jun 28, 2012 at 3:26 PM
If you actually read the headline it says ‘reports Newcastle have signed…’ surely this is the same as saying reportedly signed, isn’t it?!?
41 rainrix // Jun 28, 2012 at 3:29 PM
@ chris_g This is the 2nd time you’ve had a go at ed. If you don’t like what the man puts ON HIS OWN BLOG, then stop reading and certainly don’t bitch about it in the comments
42 Beardo // Jun 28, 2012 at 3:32 PM
Newcastle United have signed Jessica Alba on a pay-as-you-play deal.
43 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jun 28, 2012 at 3:35 PM
Beardo….Cracking Signing! Play her all day, everyday.
44 nufc786 // Jun 28, 2012 at 3:37 PM
which postiton????
45 Big Pappa Cisse // Jun 28, 2012 at 3:37 PM
I prefer Amber Heard me like, i know she swings both ways but dam she fine
46 Charlietoon // Jun 28, 2012 at 3:45 PM
Good news IF he can get up to speed with the rest of the team. Aussies dont take no shit on the football field and generally love to get involved so expect a few yellows and reds as he settles in. If he has the talent he will soon be a touch tackling, no nonsence centre back with plenty of years ahead of him. As an Aussie I had heard of him before but not much. He was fairly new to the Aussie football setup last season so to have been spotted so quickly means good things. That being said our league is pretty crappy so he has a lot of work to do to step up
47 rich_toonfan // Jun 28, 2012 at 3:46 PM
If people don’t like the blog it’s simple…. Don’t read it.
99% of the people enjoy this blog and appreciate the hard work ed puts in bringing all the stories and going fans a place to discuss things.
If you do not like it go find a different blog o read.
And if all you want is official news go and read the official nufc site.
48 Big Pappa Cisse // Jun 28, 2012 at 3:47 PM
Is anyone else getting thunderstorms or is it just Chopwell
49 MacToon // Jun 28, 2012 at 3:49 PM
Funniest thing here is that the Aussie dollar is stronger than the American dollar!
Chris G, again why come on here and try and discredit Ed at every oportunity? You like everyone can read the articles, reply if you want or ignore or better still don’t even read the bleeding article if it’s that bad.
It’s Ed’s blog fgs, he has devoted the last 5 years to giving us all topics to discuss. Big respect to Ed and his (hopefully) continued good health and devotion to the cause.
50 chris_g // Jun 28, 2012 at 3:50 PM
“If you actually read the headline it says ‘reports Newcastle have signed…”
You’re absolutely correct. The headline does now say “‘reports Newcastle have signed…” But the original article simply said ‘Newcastle have signed…” So Ed has suddenly decided to change the headline. I wonder why?
Look at the text of the link to this article. That should give you a clue:
nufcblog.com/2012/06/28/newcastle-have-signed-australian-curtis-good/
51 Robson97 // Jun 28, 2012 at 3:51 PM
Spikey things on the NUFC site sale banner. Home kit looks a definite.
52 MacToon // Jun 28, 2012 at 3:52 PM
BPC, gone really dark here(north Newcastle), thunder and lightning and bbc wimbledon keeps going off the tv, so that’s one good thing about this weather!
53 rich_toonfan // Jun 28, 2012 at 3:56 PM
Chris_g
I take it you are also annoyed that in te transfer column ed has put messi as pending as that is untrue.
54 lovinthebanter // Jun 28, 2012 at 3:56 PM
@48 Fantastic storm isn’t it!
55 MagPieMan // Jun 28, 2012 at 3:57 PM
Jean-Christophe Bahebeck, 19 years old and plays for Paris Saint German. He will be class.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ16F-OvOrw
56 nufc786 // Jun 28, 2012 at 3:57 PM
damn thunder and lightning
57 Tom4Nufc // Jun 28, 2012 at 3:57 PM
Chris_G mate, seriously? Grow up and be civil.
58 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jun 28, 2012 at 4:01 PM
Beardo…I can’t see that signing announced anywhere….were you having us on? Disappointed in you!
59 Big Pappa Cisse // Jun 28, 2012 at 4:01 PM
Bloody storm, dog is shitting himself trying to get under my bed
60 Offkey // Jun 28, 2012 at 4:01 PM
Chris_g – please sort yourself out – if you can get that wound up by an article heading I feel sorry for your missus.
61 nufc786 // Jun 28, 2012 at 4:03 PM
my cat is outside………….
62 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jun 28, 2012 at 4:10 PM
hey blog killer….go save your cat….put an end to this “wet pussy cat” jokes opportunity before it’s too late.
63 nufc786 // Jun 28, 2012 at 4:15 PM
you wouldnt……
64 geordie157 // Jun 28, 2012 at 4:15 PM
All we need now is Danny invincible!
65 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jun 28, 2012 at 4:17 PM
wouldn’t I???
Muhahaha.
66 nufc786 // Jun 28, 2012 at 4:18 PM
ibiza’s evil laugh *shiver*
67 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jun 28, 2012 at 4:21 PM
*shiver* is what your effing wet cat is doing!
68 Toon_Jock // Jun 28, 2012 at 4:23 PM
Is it just me, or did the title of this article change?
1st one had we signed him for 360k – now stating reports that he’s signed
Ed… ??
69 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jun 28, 2012 at 4:25 PM
Toon Jock….The news is constantly changing. Ed’s just keeping up with the times
It’s like 1984 people….Ed’s controlling the news, altering publications of the past, present and future!!!
70 RobertNufc25 // Jun 28, 2012 at 4:26 PM
Were in talks to sign him.
Thats what I’ve just read about 10 minutes ago.lol
71 Toon_Jock // Jun 28, 2012 at 4:27 PM
Excellent news Ibizatoon,
ED!! when’s Messi arriving??
72 RobertNufc25 // Jun 28, 2012 at 4:28 PM
I used to sign Danny Invincible all the time.
Back in the championship manager days.
73 Toonboy_84 // Jun 28, 2012 at 4:32 PM
Feel sorry 4 u guys in the NE talking about thunder. It’s bloody baking here in Oxford.
74 croftus5678 // Jun 28, 2012 at 4:34 PM
hope we do sign him as youth/reserve/fringe player.
and erm our 3rd choice cb is williamson and no offence to the lad as he can be great on his day but theres no chance like this season we would be able to challenge for top 3/4 with him playing regular he’s just not good enough and goals will leak so imo a cb of class would be needed as backup or blood perch in europe in that possition to see if he’s more stable
75 croftus5678 // Jun 28, 2012 at 4:36 PM
3-4 thats meant to read
76 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jun 28, 2012 at 4:40 PM
Toonboy_84….Pretty chilly here in Ibiza
77 Andymax // Jun 28, 2012 at 4:44 PM
United Arab Emirates club Al-Shabab say they have no interest in signing striker Michael Owen following his release by Manchester United – claiming he is “on the downhill”.
LOL…
78 Toonboy_84 // Jun 28, 2012 at 4:48 PM
I feel for u ibiza
79 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jun 28, 2012 at 4:49 PM
I get that a lot
80 nufc786 // Jun 28, 2012 at 5:00 PM
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa thunder its getting louder where is my cat………………….
81 nufc786 // Jun 28, 2012 at 5:00 PM
my garden is flooding…………….
82 chris_g // Jun 28, 2012 at 5:06 PM
“Is it just me, or did the title of this article change?
1st one had we signed him for 360k – now stating reports that he’s signed
Ed… ??”
No, it isn’t just you. Some of the rest of us noticed the same thing. Only we’re not supposed to mention it, otherwise people on here will tell us to grow up and be civil
83 Big Pappa Cisse // Jun 28, 2012 at 5:09 PM
nufc786 hope your cat can swim
84 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jun 28, 2012 at 5:11 PM
Chris G….Grow up!
I agree that perhaps the headlines could be a little less sensationalist, but as others have said there’s no need to have a go at Ed. There are ways in which to contact him and let him know your thoughts in a respectful manner, seeing as the man does dedicate a lot of his time to this blog which I would of thought that we all enjoy?
786….Can your pussy swim?
85 nufc786 // Jun 28, 2012 at 5:18 PM
u done it ibiza…….. to be fair he is a little tiger……
86 IITianToon // Jun 28, 2012 at 5:20 PM
Is Newcastle a constantly rainy place?
87 nufc786 // Jun 28, 2012 at 5:30 PM
these days yes but today has been the worst dull first but at 4pm constant thunder and lightning
88 graham cwarr // Jun 28, 2012 at 5:33 PM
My work is a foot deep in water guys.
Its the apocalypse. Has somebody upset tiote?
89 josh // Jun 28, 2012 at 5:35 PM
@Andy. This day has made for frustrating reading, but I’m glad there’s someone kind enough out there to put a smile on my face. Nothing like a bit of Michael Owen humiliation to lift the spirits.
90 hotdog // Jun 28, 2012 at 5:40 PM
Ive had to seek refuge in my father in laws. The coast road in Newcastle has what I think are cars as all I can see is their roofs!!!
91 OTP // Jun 28, 2012 at 5:42 PM
Good to hear the news about the academy lot signing. I don’t know anything about them but its encouraging that Lubomir Satka is Slovakia’s U17 Captain. Anyone think he looks like Michael Cera?!
92 HullMag6 // Jun 28, 2012 at 5:45 PM
The whole douglas thing has gone quiet really, wait til august it wouldnt surprise me if we sign a dutch citizen then on a free or cheaply. if not, we still need another cb with experience. Would prefer either of the ajax boys but who knows, deals may be in place and the first we’ll know about it is when they’re either spotted at benton or holding a shirt at a press conference. Stealth transfers, and let us all run round in circles with all the gossip. Personally would like to see two more defenders a ready to go striker and a couple of young/fringe squad strikers like maybe Jordan Rhodes if the price is right.
93 Big Pappa Cisse // Jun 28, 2012 at 5:46 PM
Owen stopped caring about football along tima ago. Now all he wants to do is w**k….. Sorry , race horses and the Arabs have some of the best racing in the world. Pisses me of like, could have been a prem starter for the last 3 years but chose to sit on Man U’s bench
94 super magpie // Jun 28, 2012 at 5:49 PM
It’s a monsoon outside!
Haven’t seen a downpour like this in a long time.
Not surprised really because it’s been dead humid today.
Anyway I reckon this cb will have a year in the reserves and should start to challenge next season (2013-2014)
That’s if this rain isn’t armageddon.
95 GeordieMeerkat // Jun 28, 2012 at 5:50 PM
OTP – the official site has put up profiles of the new breed.
http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20120628/new-kids-on-the-block_2281670_2825841
It also includes pictures of them in our new training gear which now features sports direct on the sleeves.
96 Novocastrian66 // Jun 28, 2012 at 5:51 PM
Good grief, this is the big daddy of storms. Will we ever see the sun again?
97 HullMag6 // Jun 28, 2012 at 5:57 PM
Had the misfortune of seeing owen ‘play’ for us against Hull City in fa cup or i should say wandered round the pitch aimlessly, no fire, no endevour more bothered about his horses. since that injury with england hes never been the same. It was good ridance to bad rubbish when he left.
98 HullMag6 // Jun 28, 2012 at 5:58 PM
Had the misfortune of seeing owen ‘play’ for us against Hull City in fa cup or i should say wandered round the pitch aimlessly, no fire, no endevour more bothered about his horses. since that injury with england hes never been the same. It was good ridance to bad rubbish when he left in my opinion.
99 HullMag6 // Jun 28, 2012 at 6:07 PM
Have i just become the latest blog killer?……..
100 ochytoon // Jun 28, 2012 at 6:08 PM
Don’t know what you guys are complaining about. Lovely and sunny/warm down here!
101 Sazzer // Jun 28, 2012 at 6:15 PM
Few in this list perhaps to buy before they cost a lot.
http://www.sabotagetimes.com/football-sport/liverpool-target-luuk-de-jong-and-22-other-under-23s-to-make-holland-great-again/?
102 Sazzer // Jun 28, 2012 at 6:19 PM
Anybody know if El-Hadji Ba is related to our own Dembaba?
103 nufc786 // Jun 28, 2012 at 6:29 PM
HullMag6
well u still have to kill the blog a good few times more to keep up with me…
104 ToonAndy // Jun 28, 2012 at 6:34 PM
I want WIJNALDUM!!!
105 HullMag6 // Jun 28, 2012 at 6:52 PM
Ha ha 786 glad its you and not your scouse doppleganger.
Whoever we sign, I just hope we pick up where we ended last and kick on.
Top 6 and some success in one of the other competitions.
106 nufc786 // Jun 28, 2012 at 6:58 PM
HullMag6
agreed…
107 nufc786 // Jun 28, 2012 at 7:02 PM
the sun is out… well a bit
108 cyprus // Jun 28, 2012 at 7:07 PM
Big signings…
109 cyprus // Jun 28, 2012 at 7:08 PM
Hope he comes ….good
110 toonarmydownsouth // Jun 28, 2012 at 7:15 PM
Good to see us putting so much effort in to rebuilding the youth set up should have some great youngsters coming through soon!
Nufc786 i suspect that beattie may well have kidnapped your cat as an act of revenge on your blog serial killing spree!
Chris g your a tool always fcuking whinging about eds blog if ya dont like it read something else maybe mecannylads website you 2 seem about right for each other!
Also has there been any sightings of tsunki yet or is he still in blog exodus??
111 nufc786 // Jun 28, 2012 at 7:19 PM
thts a good question where is the former blog killer tsunki…….
112 lukes26 // Jun 28, 2012 at 7:33 PM
So, this means that Pardew is comfortable with Williamson as 3rd choice defender & Good should be 4th .. I wonder what all his interview talk about signing a goal scoring CB was all about.
If newcastle only sign a high caliber RB and De Jong, i would be very happy.
Debuchy? – Taylor – Colo – Santon
Tiote-
Cabaye
Ben Arfa Marveaux
De Jong
Cisse
113 Big Pappa Cisse // Jun 28, 2012 at 7:34 PM
Who do you think is better currently ?
Williamson
Remi Streete
114 MacToon // Jun 28, 2012 at 7:41 PM
Lightning hiting the bridge for those who haven’t seen it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kkua3S0hhQQ
115 graham cwarr // Jun 28, 2012 at 7:49 PM
If we had balzaretti playing on rb and santon lb that’d wind ketsbaia right up
116 Big Pappa Cisse // Jun 28, 2012 at 8:08 PM
Didn’t see that coming, still think ze Germans will nick it like
117 toonarmydownsouth // Jun 28, 2012 at 8:09 PM
Ballotelli!!! 1-0 italy
118 nufc786 // Jun 28, 2012 at 8:11 PM
he wants a left footed lb right……… his visions…….
119 Big Pappa Cisse // Jun 28, 2012 at 8:15 PM
I love that name like, Badstuber
120 Big Pappa Cisse // Jun 28, 2012 at 8:23 PM
Wow
121 toonarmydownsouth // Jun 28, 2012 at 8:23 PM
2-0 itally ballotelli double the lad is a fcuking beast!
122 rich_toonfan // Jun 28, 2012 at 8:27 PM
the germans are certainly making Englands performance on Sunday look a lot better.
Shows in a knockout tournament anything can happen.
A bad half, or even a bad 20 mins and you can be out.
123 toonarmydownsouth // Jun 28, 2012 at 8:28 PM
If i was an arsenal fan id be watching podolski and be thinking pls robin dont go!!
Ballotelli reminds so much of ibrahimovic big quick strong great feet cocky and arrogant as fcuk some ppl hate super mario n zlatan but i have to say i love watchin them sheer quality!!
124 rich_toonfan // Jun 28, 2012 at 8:29 PM
Pardew said he was looking at cabaye’s mate and bringing in a goal scoring CB.
There is plenty of time yet….I imagine we will bring in a CB for sure. It is critical we strengthen there.
There is no good in Pards coming out and saying we need a CB desperately ,Williamson is terrible.
It just puts other clubs in the driving seat when selling.
125 toonarmydownsouth // Jun 28, 2012 at 8:31 PM
Rich no there not there really really not at least germany can mount a counter we were sh1t plain and simple in fact truth be told if super mario was wearing his shooting boots against us we’d of lost that game 3,4 -0
126 rich_toonfan // Jun 28, 2012 at 8:34 PM
Toonarmydownsouth.
it’s all well and good saying they are offering a threat but they haven’t done that much and they are 2-0 down.
Yes Italy could have had 3 against us but we could have got ourselves a couple in the first 10 mins of first half and right at the start f the second. I do agree we were outplayed over 90 minutes though.
Knock out football is not about the best team, it’s about being effective. England had a plan, not a pretty one but it took the game to penalties where it is 50/50.
In fairness to Roy he had a month and a lot of injuries as well as players like richards and carrick refusing to go on the standby list which didnt help.
127 HullMag6 // Jun 28, 2012 at 8:35 PM
Maybe woys boys weren’t so bad after all, at least our captain led ny example when it comes to penalties wink wink.
Didn’t you know the sun always shines in optimism valley.
Italy. V Spain hmm I wonder if you can bet how many passes before a goal is scored in one move.
128 Toon1978 // Jun 28, 2012 at 8:35 PM
Apparently Fletcher is close to joining SAFC. Wish we would get our asses into gear instead of pussy footing around. Close to signing potential like C.Good instead of pushing hard to get our main target. Just impatience on my behalf especially when the window ain’t open yet…..aarrgghhhhhh haha.
129 rich_toonfan // Jun 28, 2012 at 8:36 PM
Also we might have been poor to watch but the side were effective.
The main criticism I had with the side was that the full backs tucked in tight and gerrard and carrick sat…which meant we had 6 in or just outside out own box.
Then we had milner and young dropping deep to over the flanks….this meant when we got the ball and went to attack the wingers had to run 70/80 yards to be in a dangerous area…if we were just a little more adventurous with our wingers we could have exploited a lot of space on counter attacks.
130 HullMag6 // Jun 28, 2012 at 8:40 PM
Just a thought any now ex rangers players any good for our squad as half didn’t turn up at training today. Clauses in contracts apparently.
131 rich_toonfan // Jun 28, 2012 at 8:40 PM
I am not worried about transfers.
Even if we get nobody I think we will be ok for top 7 (possibly 6/7th)
It entirely depends how much ashley wants to spend and if he wants to push for champions league…he might be content with top 7.
Hopefully we will kick on over the next month and get a few in.
132 rich_toonfan // Jun 28, 2012 at 8:41 PM
Hullmag
As rangers has been founded as a new company it is up to the players if the transfer their contracts to the new company or they just cancel them.
Not sure if any would make the grade…shame it wasn’t 6 months ago and jelevic could have come in on a free.
133 HullMag6 // Jun 28, 2012 at 8:42 PM
Just a thought any now ex rangers players any good for our squad as half didn’t turn up at training today. Clauses in contracts apparently and possible bargains.
134 HullMag6 // Jun 28, 2012 at 8:51 PM
Sorry again. for double posts, my phone lies.
anyway, menez looked interesting for france is he friends with dreamboat?
135 petesull // Jun 28, 2012 at 9:10 PM
Wud love to know how much bonucci would cost…. Or montolivio…… And by d way …. Why didn’t balotelli play like dis for city…. They Wudnt have won by goal difference
136 Novocastrian66 // Jun 28, 2012 at 9:12 PM
Erics playing like England now.
137 petesull // Jun 28, 2012 at 9:13 PM
And has any1 else heard portugeeeeese right back pereira …. 3.6 to Valencia ……. That’s a steeeeeeeel…… Prem clubs get raped for value
138 MagpiesFlyHigh // Jun 28, 2012 at 9:14 PM
Next week will be the telling time. Expect the key new players in before training starts.
Reckon we’re all miles out with most of the names.
139 Beardo // Jun 28, 2012 at 9:20 PM
Pirlo>Iniesta, Xavi or any other playmaker you care to mention.
A class of one!
140 MagpiesFlyHigh // Jun 28, 2012 at 9:23 PM
Naw he’s not….
He’s had a good tournament and is class but Xavi and Iniesta are too
141 Beardo // Jun 28, 2012 at 9:24 PM
Nope.
142 Big Pappa Cisse // Jun 28, 2012 at 9:30 PM
Well I predicted a Spain-Germany final, but fair play to the Italians. Pirlo for player of the tournament like
143 MagpiesFlyHigh // Jun 28, 2012 at 9:35 PM
So you’d turn down two of the best players in the top club side in the world ?
I don’t think so.
Not to diminish Pirlo but he is as good not hugely better.
144 Beardo // Jun 28, 2012 at 9:37 PM
This is non-negotiable, there shall be no further discussion.
145 MagpiesFlyHigh // Jun 28, 2012 at 9:37 PM
Anyway – Cabaye showed how he’s maturing into a real class act too. Not there yet but on the way…
146 MagpiesFlyHigh // Jun 28, 2012 at 9:40 PM
Beardo, you’ve been seduced buy an Italian
147 MagpiesFlyHigh // Jun 28, 2012 at 9:43 PM
Reckon Italians favourites now for the Final.
Who put money on them before the tournament started ?
Nearly got pulled out, massive corruption in the club game..
148 Beardo // Jun 28, 2012 at 9:44 PM
Well he does have luscious locks for a thirty-something!
149 MagpiesFlyHigh // Jun 28, 2012 at 9:44 PM
NUFC 786
Helpppppp !
150 Jinky Jim // Jun 28, 2012 at 9:46 PM
your maths are way off. The Aussie dollar has parity with the US$,glad your not my financial advisor.
151 MagpiesFlyHigh // Jun 28, 2012 at 9:48 PM
Beardo
You a colo fan too ?
152 MagpiesFlyHigh // Jun 28, 2012 at 9:51 PM
Remember the Spanish didn’t close Pirlo down either so he will be the difference Sunday
153 Beardo // Jun 28, 2012 at 9:53 PM
MFH
He was the love of my life, but now I’m torn.
154 MagpiesFlyHigh // Jun 28, 2012 at 9:53 PM
He could dye his hair ginger
155 graham cwarr // Jun 28, 2012 at 10:04 PM
@jinky ok mate you write a blog on financial matters then. Lol
156 Big Pappa Cisse // Jun 28, 2012 at 10:15 PM
I wonder if there are any naturally ginger Italians ?
157 GeordieToon89 // Jun 28, 2012 at 10:25 PM
Jinky Jim – As you’re pointing out peoples mistakes, you may want to check your own. The second ‘Your’ in your sentence should be ‘You’re’ not ‘your’.
That is all, over and out
158 Mo Drysdale // Jun 28, 2012 at 10:36 PM
http://www.newsnow.net/A/584552688?-11058
159 Mo Drysdale // Jun 28, 2012 at 10:36 PM
Enjoy lads
http://www.newsnow.net/A/584552688?-11058
160 dmac // Jun 28, 2012 at 10:37 PM
I hate spreading vile twitter rumours, but apparently Debuchy has said he wants to leave. The coach has said it wasnt his plan to sell but has been told Debuchy wants to go. Also apparently we have upped our offer.
May i repeat that is all of twitter and therefore likely to be horse crap but thought id share.
161 rknufc // Jun 28, 2012 at 10:38 PM
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11678/7847909/Magpies-set-for-Good-move
162 Big Pappa Cisse // Jun 28, 2012 at 10:40 PM
He wants to hit the Big market with Yohan is what he actually said
163 SupaToonKid // Jun 28, 2012 at 10:47 PM
I doubt Curtis Good is the CB Pards talked about in that interview as a force in both boxes. Could be wrong as I’ve got a feeling this lad will be very good in the future. We need a strong squad as I see Perch as CDM/RB/LB & only CB if desperate so say if Saylor & Collo both get injured or suspended we’ll need Williamson to come in with the new powerful, pacey CB & then Good will provide cover on the bench.
I’m just being sceptical as Pards seemed as if he wanted a starter in that interview for CB & no discredit to Good but I don’t think at 19 & playing in the A-League that he’ll be capable yet to start. Debuchy was as well indirectly mentioned by Pards as well so I think we’ll land him. I think a deal for Mathieu will be the first of 4-5 major signings (not including the likes of Good who i see as development players).
164 Batfastard // Jun 28, 2012 at 10:49 PM
Lille have accepted 6M offer for debuchy
165 dmac // Jun 28, 2012 at 10:54 PM
State where you know that from or its just bs
166 Big Pappa Cisse // Jun 28, 2012 at 10:57 PM
I can see Debuchy being wrapped up this weekend like
167 Offkey // Jun 28, 2012 at 10:59 PM
30 mins ago the Mirror website said we are back with a 6 million offer – nothing about being accepted though.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-to-increase-mathieu-debuchy-bid-944056
168 tonynufc // Jun 28, 2012 at 10:59 PM
just bs prob. rob just reading the debuchy wants out story and got excited
169 nufc786 // Jun 28, 2012 at 11:07 PM
for all those that want to know my cat has came in just now the cheeky bugger complained for food as soon as i just let him in………. i wonder if he went swimming?????
ballotelli was a beast today
170 Big Pappa Cisse // Jun 28, 2012 at 11:11 PM
Nufc786
Good to hear m8, my dog is settled now like, poor bugger, never seen him so scared before
171 nufc786 // Jun 28, 2012 at 11:11 PM
http://www.nufcfans.co.uk/debuchy-wants-to-leave-lille-manager/
172 rich_toonfan // Jun 28, 2012 at 11:13 PM
Watching you’re on sky sports now and they made a brilliant yet simple point.
One the ex pros said he moved to play in France at age of 31 and he started playin head tennis after training and his control and skill came on leaps and bounds.
He also said kids at age of 5 play games like that and don’t use goals and focus on keepin the ball and just having fun moving.
Surely our scouting teams should not just be looking at players but hopefully at training techniques or youngsters.
Think we could improve te academy a lot bringin in a continental coach to assist with the youngsters.
173 nufc786 // Jun 28, 2012 at 11:14 PM
Big Pappa Cisse
normally my cat would have gone upstairs and straight under the bed but for some reason he wanted to go out at that time it was dul.
10 mins later it went seriously dark and i began to regret lettin him out…
174 nufc786 // Jun 28, 2012 at 11:17 PM
remember the 13yr old and 14yr old scottish lads that manged to play for hamilton’s reserves why not pick scottish coaches in too but probably german, spanish and brazillian are the best but i think we just need to play more posession football aka 5 aside
175 SupaToonKid // Jun 28, 2012 at 11:20 PM
Good point Rich & I’m sure we will take inspiration from the continent to help the current crop as well as the up and coming youngsters
176 rich_toonfan // Jun 28, 2012 at 11:20 PM
I have no idea what tchniques are used in coaching on the continent but surely we have to be lookin at them.
We need to try and mix the two styles, keep possession but also put the pace into a game and be direct of needed.
177 rich_toonfan // Jun 28, 2012 at 11:22 PM
Really lookin forwar to the new season. Hopefully we can bring in a couple players for the first team
I’m really looking forward to seeing how sammy and vuckic coming to the side as well as ferguson. Think we have a very competitive team.
178 nufc786 // Jun 28, 2012 at 11:24 PM
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1233283-newcastle-united-transfers-why-debuchy-could-make-toon-army-title-contenders
179 SupaToonKid // Jun 28, 2012 at 11:35 PM
Maybe we could offer Simmo as part of the deal for Debuchy. Maybe a bit of a wild card this move but hear me out. Rudi Farcia wants a replacement for Debuchy lined up after his departure, Simmo wants Champo’s League and more cash so he can probably get that at Lille, Simmo would probably excel in a lesser league like the Ligue 1 and it can only help him progress playing in the CL, we need an upgrade for Simmo ala Debuchy & Debuchy wants to leave & join his best mate Cabaye on Tyneside. Really, despite its unlikeliness of occurring, it’s a win win situation for all parties.
180 gfp13 // Jun 29, 2012 at 12:31 AM
Petesull I was thinking same about montolibo until I heard commentator mention Milan and apparently he has an agreed deal to go to AC on a free transfer. Think it was agreed last month but he would have been great addition to our midfield
181 Sazzer // Jun 29, 2012 at 12:50 AM
http://www.nufcfans.co.uk/jonas-gutierrez-and-fabricio-coloccini-have-a-barbecue-and-play-fifa/?
182 jesperfuglsang // Jun 29, 2012 at 7:15 AM
I cannot see Curtis Good having an impact this season; he might see an odd game here and there just like Abeid last season. I don’t think Amalfitano will either so I think we are still in for a CB and a DM.
If Debuchy signs that will solve our problem on the RB, but I would like to know if Tav stays or not. Simmo can leave for all I care.
Then we need a tricky fast forward that can play wide as well; don’t care if it’s de Jong or Guidetti. Honestly I think de Jong is too prizy.
The rest should be developement players and maybe 1 or 2 more for the reserve.
183 Troleibusiukas_LTU // Jun 29, 2012 at 8:16 AM
Supatoonkid, it’s a good plan, but simmowon’t get more money, infact he will receive less money then here.
184 rich_toonfan // Jun 29, 2012 at 8:21 AM
Swap deal never happen.
Can’t think of the last on, especially involving. Premier league club
185 Rotonda heights // Jun 29, 2012 at 8:24 AM
Great to see the 2 best passing nations in the final
186 Rotonda heights // Jun 29, 2012 at 8:31 AM
rich toon fan
Couldn’t agree more, a foreign coach’s input would be immense, but sadly the crowds in the UK don’t have the patience and get on players’ backs if they are not whacking it forward in a hit and hope fashion at every opportunity.
English football has stood still for decades now, yet ironically the successful Liverpool, Forest teams of the 80′s and more recently Man U and Arsenal, all played passing 1 and 2 touch football.
187 alanrichie // Jun 29, 2012 at 9:05 AM
Completely agree with you Chris G
It never use to be like this…
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