News today that Tolouse midfield play-maker Moussa Sissoko has said in L’Equipe, that he could be leaving his French club this summer.
Moussa Sissoko - available from Toulouse
Newcastle were interested in this player as long ago as December of 2008 when we reported on the then 19 year-old, but maybe Newcastle should have signed him before now, with his price tag said to be around £9M, according to reports.
Two clubs who are said to be interested in the player, are Tottenham and Liverpool, but we wonder if Newcastle’s interest will be rekindled, now that he seems to have become available, and we’re sure Newcastle Chief Scout Graham Carr knows all about the player.
Spurs and Liverpool have both expressed an interest before in the 3 times capped French International, who has been at Toulouse since he was 13 years old.
Sissoko can play as either an attacking or holding central midfielder, and while Newcastle have Yohan Cabaye and Cheick Tiote already on Tyneside, surely we can bring in another central midfielder to provide good competition to the two starting players in Newcastle’s engine room.
After all we lost both Danny Guthrie and Alan Smith in the summer, so central midfield could do with being reinforced some.
Sissokho’s style is similar to that of former Arsenal and France midfielder Patrick Vieira, and the lad is a good 6’2″ tall, and an excellent technical player.
And the central midfielder is even out of contract next summer, so he could be brought in at a cut price – something the powers that be at Newcastle are always interested in.
This is what the Le Blanc-Mesnil born player had to say to L’Equipe today:
“It may be that I go,” “We know the reputation of Toulouse, the president has always said that if a player has the opportunity to move forward [with his career], he will not close the door.”
The reports suggest he could be made available at round £9M, but he could be even cheaper than that.
Moussa has made 191 appearances for Toulouse in the French League and has scored 23 goals, and he played for all the France Youth sides from U16 through U21.
What do you think?
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259 responses so far ↓
1 check the toastie // Jul 19, 2012 at 2:46 PM
If we are we could slap a 4 million euro bid in for him, dont want to be fleeced do we.
2 pardews waxwork lips // Jul 19, 2012 at 2:47 PM
100th?
3 pardews waxwork lips // Jul 19, 2012 at 2:50 PM
Magpies make 750k offer, player wants to come.club baulk at price. Magpies offer 1 million take it or leave it, player joins scunthorpe.the end.
4 XtraTimeAndPens // Jul 19, 2012 at 2:50 PM
I do like Sissokho. He could be a good addition if we can get him at the right price. The only problem is that we’ve got good youngsters in CM with the likes of Biggie, Abeid, Vuckic etc. The question is how will these players ever get a chance if we keep buying more experienced players to play in the same position. Just a thought though. Competition and strength in depth is obviously still a good thing to have.
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5 ~Debuchery on a Dreamboat~ // Jul 19, 2012 at 2:50 PM
Would be a good buy. IMO
6 Cool Hand Luke // Jul 19, 2012 at 2:53 PM
Oi…. Llambias… get on the blower and offer them Williamson + 2mil… them paying us 2 mil that is… then gloat about how u slammed the phone down on them when they said no.
7 breno95 // Jul 19, 2012 at 2:53 PM
It’s so slow this window that even SSN’s info bar has knackered. Must be thinking of what other stories they can make up?
8 check the toastie // Jul 19, 2012 at 2:55 PM
Ibiza – if we had paid say 12/13 million for Cisse last summer instead of waiting then perhaps we would have finished 3rd/4th instead of 5th in which case the transfer would have paid for itself, 10 times over.
Are we also saying that Cisse isnt worth 15 million pound , i dont think so, if we had missed out on signing him because we penny pinched again in January then we would have been nowhere by the end of the season. Sometimes paying what Carr thinks is the going rate should be the only concern for me.
Cisse is worth fortunes, if we sold him for 40 million we would then go out and still try and get debuchy for 4 million thats the point, bit stingy and clearly fans are falling for this shit at times, pay what the lad is worth dont move on to second choices, we nearly had Maiga instead of Cisse remember, 2nd choices are not as gud as Carr and Pardew’s 1st, pretty clear to me that one.
9 Zangwill_Ho // Jul 19, 2012 at 2:57 PM
Try victor Moses !!
10 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 19, 2012 at 2:59 PM
Check…Was that a response from the previous thread?
11 check the toastie // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:00 PM
Love the way people have Bigiriama as the best thing since sliced bread because he did one gud tackle in a meaningless friendly. Jonas did much more in 45 in the middle of the park than the young lad did whilst he was on the pitch. Personally the kid is way down the pecking order. Should not stop us signing Anita or Nzonzi,
Wud love Douglas, Debuchy, Nzonzi and Carroll, we would be super physical but very technical as well with cabaye, benny, marveuax santon debuchy, would be a perfect blend, Bully teams then play, perfect for the Premier League.
12 check the toastie // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:01 PM
Ibiza – yep
13 New kingdom United // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:03 PM
Getting frustrated that we coming up short for the players we want. Wish we could be aiming higher this season. Our team is on the verge of being complete so why let another season go by when you know whats required to get into the champions league. No excuses. Continue the french revolution
14 pieceofpapiss // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:08 PM
Check, how negative are you? He’s been at the club 2 days and played in his first game. He looked decent.
15 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:08 PM
Check…Sorry, internet crapped out on me, comment 9 was aimed at comment 1, but since you did actually respond….don’t I look foolish
I suppose it’s easy for all of us to speculate on what could have been or what will be, when the reality is no one knows. Some could argue we’ve been lucky with our recent transfers, others would say it’s been good scouting and business.
Do you know if Carr places his own valuations? How do you know that he didn’t say, this guy is great, but the £15m is too high, hold out and you’ll get him cheaper? Once again, easy to guess and that goes for me too.
Cisse had a great record before he came to us, but that didn’t guarantee it would continue in the PL, but as it has, you’re right, his value would of sky rocketed and now a difference of £6m isn’t such a big deal.
So far, i’ve not been dissapointed with who we’ve missed out on or who has arrived. I struggle to put that down to luck or whatever. For me, they’re doing a good job at running a business. Sure your Chelsea’s and Machesters will spend big money, get top players and thrash it out at the top, but I honestly am happy as a toon fan these days. It’s great to see players playing for the team and not just for a pay cheque.
16 rainrix // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:09 PM
Whoa a lot of neggars around today, then again it is that time of year
17 Twatter // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:10 PM
We don’t need anyone else in this area. This is actually the one position where we are well stocked. Might be a good player but not priority IMO.
18 ToonDownSouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:10 PM
Check
What makes you think we have any idea what offers the club are making, though?
According to the press, we made our first bid for Douglas yesterday – the same press who said we bid for him 1 month ago.
They know nothing, and so neither do we.
19 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:10 PM
papiss…I don’t think he was being negative, just commenting on that whilst he looked promising, some maybe jumping the gun by thinking we don’t need another CM, based on a short amount of viewing time.
I do however have high hopes for the lad
20 wynsleap // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:11 PM
Have to agree with New kingdom @ 12.
Stand still and you eventually go backwards as others go past you.
Buying a top player for the first team squad doesn’t have to mean the young ones are prevented in developing. They’ll get their chance…… if they’re good enough.
21 Markaccus // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:11 PM
Arrrgghhh. Stop complaining! Newcastle have done good business and signed good players for 2 years now. We’re SLOWLEY building towards bigger and better things. Its working so far so why change it?
22 Jail for Ashley // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:13 PM
Check,
Was going to write a very similar post myself but got distracted,not saying we would have finished 3/4 th but surely Ba and Cisse would have put more points on the board than Ba & Best/Ameobi and whose to say that 6 million that would have bought an international LB who vould have covered at CB in
place of Simmo wouldn’t have got those extra four points,and for those that say were not ready for champions league football,floppy chops and spurs were well up gor it.
23 ToonDownSouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:14 PM
Ibiza
There’s basically 3 teams who compete for the title now, and thats because they have the money to. They’re in a league of their own. We may as well treat 3rd place as a trophy this season.
I don’t support Newcastle because I hope we’ll win the league every year. I support Newcastle because I love the club and what it stands for.
So I’m with you, I’m happy supporting Newcastle these days.
24 Markaccus // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:14 PM
No wonder fans of other clubs think we’re deluded and unrealistic.
25 Les Grossman // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:15 PM
We DO NOT NEED any central midfielders, and Certainly none of the quality of Sissoko who will be asked to sit on the bench!!!HE WONT WANT THAT!!
It will lead to tears. Disruption and probably financial loss.
Our buying policy is spot on!!
Current Central Midfielders
Cabaye
Tiotie
Bigi
Vuckic
Gosling
Players who CAN play there and do a great job
Perchino
HBA
Gutti
Raylor
Colo
Oberon (I know)
26 ToonDownSouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:15 PM
Does anyone remember a little club called Leeds?
They spent a fair bit of money to get them into the CL. It went well, didn’t it?
27 FatmanJoe // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:15 PM
It is very depressing that we’re not adding the 2-3 players needed so can understand people’s negative reactions but we have to have faith that they’re going to fill the positions we need.
I think this one is a no starter though. With the touted 20m budget we have I can’t see us blowing 9m on a untested player in a position we can fill already.
28 Cool Hand Luke // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:17 PM
Exactly, this penny pinching is probably pi***ng the other clubs off as well as us. Del boy Llambias needs to put the cigar down, pick up his notepad and take down the following names.. Anita, Debuchery and Douglas. Then reach for the desk drawer his checkbook is in. Taking care that the moths emerging from that drawer once its opened dont fly into his eyes, get the aforementioned players ‘over the line’. Sooner rather than later too. Theres m’boy…
29 ToonDownSouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:17 PM
Markaccus
As long as the club is making progress every year, I’m happy. We haven’t lost anyone we care about, and we’ve signed a couple of players who may or may not prove good additions. There’s nothing to suggest we’re not improving, so I don’t understand why so many people are crying about it.
30 Jail for Ashley // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:19 PM
Cool hand Luke
LOL
31 Markaccus // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:19 PM
Amen @ibiza and tds. So let it be written, so let it be done. Verilly. Et.c ….
32 Les Grossman // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:20 PM
People need to get a grip.
Ashley is not stupid.
Got rid of 9 players or so in the close season.
Knows money is to be made in Europe and cup runs, and the higher we finish the more we get. Not to mention the Marketing value of NUFC.
Ashley WILL back Pards and we WILL sign at least 3 more Quality Players………Mike Ashley knows he needs to if we are to progress from last season!
33 Markaccus // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:23 PM
@ tds. Yeah, I’d understand if we were struggling to get top half, and being in relegation battles until far end of season, but we’re not, we were challenging for 3rd spot on the last day, technically. I’m delighted with our rise from the ashes of dennis, nukie bear, wobbly eyed, moon faced tw@ un-wise’s feck ups!
34 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:25 PM
Wynsleap….Really? Apart from De Jong, who apparently didn’t want to come, who do we know that we’ve fallen short on? There is plenty of speculation, but very little that can be taken seriously.
I think we’ve surpassed the clubs targets so far, but I don’t think that will alter their 5 year plan we hear so much about. Slow and steady progress is what I think they’re doing. We may not be throwing money round the place, but we are improving and certainly not standing still
35 New kingdom United // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:27 PM
simpson saylor collo santon/Guiterezz
HBA Cabaye Tiote ??? Right wing/Guiterezz
Cisse Ba/SHOLA LOLOLO
Starting line with who we have so were is the weakness?
I would say Simpson kinda and an attacking right half end of story.. and we can afford it.. done with the blog for now my nerves are over.. il wait for our 1st game .. peace out guys… Third striker 3rd position.. best team on paper
36 Markaccus // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:28 PM
We were technically challenging for 3rd last day of last season. I’m delighted with our rise from Dennis, wobbly eyed, nukkie bear, moon faced twt un-wise’s ashes.
37 NUFCWill1986 // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:30 PM
What’s the crack with West Ham? Fat Sam must be creeping the nufcblog for transfer targets. They sign Maiga, now want Douglas lol tools
38 Jail for Ashley // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:32 PM
Negativity is bound to start creeping in the weathers shite,there’s no proper football on and we still havent signed anybody,but there’s a long way to go so maybe we should have a little faith and wait till a couple of weeks before we start ranting.
39 NUFCWill1986 // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:33 PM
@JFA nicely said m8
40 ashwin say's // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:38 PM
If You want some HOPE
Pardew insists ::
Newcastle
will walk away from a deal if the
price isn’t right.
“Any big player or good player that
comes to the table, we need to be
involved in it,” said Pardew.
“We need to know what is going on.
What is the price? Can we do it? Can
we afford? If we can’t we go
somewhere else.
“We want the best quality players and
at the moment we have three possible
transfers actively being pursued in
terms of bids and trying to get a deal
where the other club gets what they
want and we get what we want.”
41 check the toastie // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:40 PM
Wasnt being negative regards Bigi, hope the lad comes good, but this year he will be on the bench at best and is only 18, it took wilshere a good year in the prem before he was cut out for it, people just need to curb expectation of some of our kids because a few of them still have a bit of maturing to do.
Abeid and Bigi will hopefully come good in a couple of years, but PL football is as good as international football if not better, so thats the level we need to look at for our first team to compete.
Carrs recommendations have pretty much all come good and currently the value of our squad is massively over what we paid for it, lets start to just gamble a little on a few players, Debuchy, Douglas and Anita/Nzonzi wud be good for starters.
Lets face it within 12/18 months we will have bound to have cashed in on one of our players to balance the books (bit negative granted).
42 Les Grossman // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:42 PM
Heard on the grapevine and nothing to say this is fact, but also nothing to say it isnt, but just passing it on that ‘alledgedly’ NUFC have enquired about Daniel Sturridge!
43 jayphoto // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:43 PM
Would sign sissoko in a heartbeat if we’ve got it in the budget! For days when we fancy 4-3-3 or even 4-5-1, sissoko, tiote and cabaye in the centre would be indestructible! Think we need another top central midfielder, tiote will be gone for 5 weeks in Jan, not to mention the 5 games a season hes suspended! Think people forget how many times we had Guthrie, Jonas, perch or Taylor central last year! This lad would move us up a level! Think bigi will be in the reserves and abeid and vuckic linked with loans, he’d b a great signing!
44 VanToonMan // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:44 PM
I’m sorry but if we signed Sissokho as well as Debuchy and Douglas it would truly be amazing. Imagine a 4-2-3-1:
Tiote and Sissokho in front of the back 4 and then Cabaye Ben Arfa Marveaux behind Cisse. With Ba coming off the bench if we need more threat. Truly sublime
45 FatmanJoe // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:45 PM
He would be my choice. That’s bound to start a whole debate on here about Carroll vs Sturridge but at least the latter can play in a variety of positions and if 13m is the price being touted for wor andy I’m sure we could get Sturridge for cheaper.
Yes please.
46 NUFCWill1986 // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:48 PM
@Toasty – hit the nail on the head
@Les – that would be fantastic news!
47 Ketsbaia9 // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:48 PM
We’ll probably be signing the other Cissokho from Lyon. We do need another attacking midfielder. I’d be happy if we signed these players:
Debuchy
Alderewereild
Aly Cissokho
Anita
Sissokho/Hoilett
Steven Fletcher
Carroll
48 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:52 PM
“Carrs recommendations have pretty much all come good and currently the value of our squad is massively over what we paid for it, lets start to just gamble a little on a few players, Debuchy, Douglas and Anita/Nzonzi wud be good for starters.”
With the exception of N’Zonzi, aren’t they the players we’re supposedly after? The reality is, we don’t know what we’ve offered, what the responses have been and what the delays are. If by 31st August we haven’t signed anyone, i’m going to be a bit p*ss*d, I just don’t see why we’re winding ourselves up now?
I would be surprised is we haven’t sold a “star” player within the next 18 months too. We’re a team on the up with some excellent talent whose stock will continue to rise. Someone will offer “silly” money and at that point we will likely re-build again (to some extent anyway).
49 ginkoh // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:52 PM
I’m gonna die for waiting !! Need some signing now !!
50 jayphoto // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:55 PM
Ketsbaia…… Saying nothing man but that’s 60/70m of talent you just posted…..
you new to the toon or something?? If ur gona post crap at least make it interesting, perhaps we can offer 50m for the Barcelona youth teams from under 10′s to under 21s?? Or unthaw a cryogenically frozen George best for left wing?
51 Ketsbaia9 // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:57 PM
I make it £30m. Carroll can be signed on loan and Hoilett is free ignoring the tribunal.
52 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:59 PM
Ketbaia…I think they’ve ruled out a loan deal for Carroll.
I like your maths though.
I think we should sign Messi, ignoring the £200m transfer fee
53 Novocastrian66 // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:59 PM
Things are that slow I’m actually missing the ITK’s. They gave endless entertainment last summer. Was it Toonrus who used to want to meet up with anyone for a scrap if they questioned his information?
The Jesmond Dene Hotel rumours. Quality. The Toon must have a new safe house now. Oh how I miss those halcyon days.
54 ToonDownSouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 3:59 PM
jay
Ketsbaia just posts ridiculous things to get a reaction. Just ignore him. He had Ganso on his list of targets the other day.
55 toonLYF // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:01 PM
i would cry with happiness if we signed him. Whether this is true or not, this would be an incredible signing, even for like 15m, already better than Tiote imo, and has the potential to exceed Cabaye’s (very high) standards. No brainer if he’s available.
56 ~Debuchery on a Dreamboat~ // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:02 PM
@Ketsbaia
Debuchy – Highly likely
Alderewereild – Said it 3 times now. The lad does NOT want to leave Ajax
Aly Cissokho – Possible
Anita – Skysports reported Ajax want in the region of 10-12mill. Can’t see that happening
Sissokho/Hoilett
Steven Fletcher – Sunderland were told to cough up 15mill for him. No chance we would pay that much for him.
Carroll – I think most people on the blog know my view about this.
57 ToonDownSouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:03 PM
Garcia -
“All clear on Mathieu Debuchy. He will be back Saturday. This will not change much, if not we can chat online. The first condition for accessing the application is not to lower the level of the team finding a right side of the same quality. For me, Mathieu is currently one of the best at his position in France, if not in Europe. This is the difficulty of our task. Both parties must understand. If there is a high-level solution, it will activate. “
58 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:04 PM
TDS…It’s fans like you that hold this club back….where is your ambition?
59 Novocastrian66 // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:07 PM
Here Kets, what happened to Scharner like? Given up on him? Are you now going to ramming Steven Fletcher down our throats every other post?
The return of the ITK’s.
60 Ketsbaia9 // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:09 PM
Ajax want £7-8m for Anita, so we have a great chance of signing him. Fletcher’s worth £6m but Wolves apparently want £15m for him.
I’d probably say that Cissokho is the most realistic target. We are in dire need of a left-back.
Anita could persuade Aldereweild to come and join him at nufc. It’s all about word of mouth. I wouldn’t rule it out.
61 toonarmydownsouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:10 PM
TDS would signing ganso not be a bit of a come down after all the excitment of signing scharner?
62 Ketsbaia9 // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:11 PM
You can add Paul to that list as well. We need to make sure we get rid of Simpson and Williamson. That means we’ll have 8 players coming in and 5 first team players going out. We’ll also need to replace Xisco and Ranger as they don’t seem to be doing anything at the moment.
63 NUFCWill1986 // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:11 PM
I am a massive fan of Steven Fletcher, wish we could get him
64 Jail for Ashley // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:15 PM
I am a massive fan of Paul Weller I went to see him : )
65 ToonDownSouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:15 PM
I love how Ed posts an article about a player we were linked with years ago, and all of a sudden he’s a ‘must buy’.
66 Novocastrian66 // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:17 PM
Kets. I wonder if Jonas and Collo could persuade Messi to sign. Y’knaa tell how mint the Toon is an aal that man!
The magnificent ITK’s.
67 lukes26 // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:19 PM
Pardew has said Newcastle are currently working on 3 contracts. Most likely Debuchy and Douglas are included…not sure who the third would be…Anita? I doubt Ajax would sell for less than 7 mill
68 Big Pappa Cisse // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:20 PM
For me next season we should be using the 4-2-3-1 formation if we sign Debuchy as having to attacking fullbacks can be suicide if not covered properly.
——————————–Krul—————————–
–Debuchy——Taylor———–Collocini—-Santon–
——————Anita——————–Tiote—————
——HBA—————–Cabaye————–Ba———-
——————————-Cisse—————————–
I dont care if Ba is unhappy playing a slightly wider role because it got us 6 wins on the bounce last season, however I would rotate him and Cisse
69 Novocastrian66 // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:23 PM
Big Pappa. What about Steven Fletcher?
The Good. The Bad and The ITK’s.
70 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:25 PM
Novo…”The Good. The Bad and The ITK’s.”
71 ~Debuchery on a Dreamboat~ // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:27 PM
@Ketsbaia comment 58
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11695/7862339/Black-Cats-eye-Magpies-target
“Newcastle have had a bid rejected by Ajax for Anita with the Dutch giants thought to be holding out for a fee in the region of £10-£12million for the Holland international.”
72 mattyNUFC // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:27 PM
whomever said that about guti having a better game than bigi in the middle v monaco, i have to disagree big time. thought jonas did decent at LB and didn’t look too sharp in the middle….not worried personally as he always manages to stand-out for us when it matters, but bigi had a fantastic match. I was extremely skeptical…had never really heard anyone sing his praises until he got the apprentice award. in 2-3 years time he’ll be a regular starter for us if a ‘bigger’ club hasn’t already snapped him up
and on us not needing another CM, i have to disagree. i’d only seen anita play twice in the CL last year, but after having watched some of his youtube videos (and before i get slated on judging via youtube….there’s a plethora of videos of him i’m referring to where his every touch and involvement in each match is shown), he, tiote and cabaye in front of them could quite possibly be the best midfield in the country, even after chelsea’s spending spree. above any other signings, he and debuchy should be priorities.
it is frustrating at times with our so-called penny pinching and i do question the amalfitano signing (given after his one display for us, though it left MUCH to be desired in my mind), and i do wonder if money was stumped up when asked where we could have been last season (cisse in particular comes to mind) but as of yet, carr has not steered us wrong.
73 rich_toonfan // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:29 PM
Ajax will not sell their other centre back cheaply after they already let one go. That will not happen especially seeing as he said he wants to stay.
I hope next year if we do play 4-2-3-1 we have somebody alongside tiote who can pass a ball. In the mould of Pirlo or xabi alonso but obviously won’t be at that level.
Whilst cabaye can do that role well I like the look of him a little more advanced.
But the good thing is he could easily drop back if one of the other DM’s attacks and plug the gap
74 Jail for Ashley // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:30 PM
Dunno if anybodies bothered reading NUFC.com but Shane Ferguson has been out with a slight groin strain hence his omission from our first couple of games.
75 quitesimple // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:30 PM
Heard we are after gervinho…….
76 pieceofpapiss // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:31 PM
5under1and will not spend that sort of money, if you’ve seen their new kit you’ll notice they are relying on donations from Africa.
77 Big Pappa Cisse // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:31 PM
N’Zonzi would be a perfect partner for Tiote, fits our mould to. Young, French and cheap. Or is that how mike Ashley likes his women
78 Ketsbaia9 // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:31 PM
You can’t compare Messi with Aldereweild chap. My hopeful team for next season would be:
Krul
Debuchy Aldereweild Coloccini Santon
Anita Tiote
Ben Arfa Cabaye Marveaux
Cisse
79 rich_toonfan // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:32 PM
Amalfitano looked to have decent control and some good, one touch passing.
He looked out of place on the wing but that’s not his position.
It takes a while for a player to settle and know the runs and balls to play with a new team. The basics are there though, just give him chance to gel.
Think bigi wouldn’t be out of place in the first team. There are a lot worse cm’s than him in the league.
80 Novocastrian66 // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:33 PM
I might go and watch the Tour De France. The French countryside is lovely this time of year. Watch the nice man with the sideboards who dresses like a banana pedal around with his friends. Pity they all don’t dress like banana’s. You never know might see Debuchy watching by the roadside wearing the new home kit.
True ITK’s.
81 Ketsbaia9 // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:33 PM
That link was weeks ago. Check out how much they want now:
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2012/07/19/3251448/newcastle-target-anita-will-only-leave-ajax-for-an
82 toonarmydownsouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:35 PM
Kets wake up lad ajax have sold vertonghen theres no way they will sell both there main CBs
83 mattyNUFC // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:36 PM
big pappis cisse
that’s the formation and squad to get us top four, no doubt, though i’d put staylor in front of douglas. never seen him play and i doubt many on here have either. looks quite cumbersome to me…
ketsbaia
something tells me you haven’t seen lay cissokho play lately. he is absolutely clueless on the pitch.he’d a hefty price tag due to nothing more than promise when he moved to portugal , went, floundered, and has been found out at lyon imo
84 only the crest i trust // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:36 PM
Toon down south take a hike
85 Ketsbaia9 // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:37 PM
Steven Fletcher’s a bloody decent striker. Not worth £15m, but I’d pay £5m for him.
Would anyone be happy if we sold Tiote for £30m and then bought M’Villa and Carroll with the money? This is also taking into consideration that Anita will sign for us.
86 Ketsbaia9 // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:38 PM
They’re signing Scott Dann and have already agreed to sign another centre back, so that’s 2 in and hopefully 2 out.
87 outsidethebox // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:38 PM
i can see ap playing different formats home and away..
krull
debushy taylor collo santon
toite gutti
hatem cabaye marveaux
cisse for away
and ba replacing marveux in 4 4 2 at home
88 quitesimple // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:39 PM
Is it just me or would we be mugs to miss out on debuchy. The sudden involvement and then lack of updates on activity worries me and I fear we will be happy to stick with Simpson for the next season, which would be a massive mistake and sideways step. As for a centre back I think we were crazy to step out of the chase for vertonghen because after seeing him a few times for club and country he is a rock and very composed, 9m is pennies for him. Don’t want Andy Carroll because gameiro is available but if we end up with AC I’ll not be unhappy, just can’t forget that dive…… What a prat.
89 quitesimple // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:39 PM
Is it just me or would we be mugs to miss out on debuchy. The sudden involvement and then lack of updates on activity worries me and I fear we will be happy to stick with Simpson for the next season, which would be a massive mistake and sideways step. As for a centre back I think we were crazy to step out of the chase for vertonghen because after seeing him a few times for club and country he is a rock and very composed, 9m is pennies for him. Don’t want Andy Carroll because gameiro is available but if we end up with AC I’ll not be unhappy, just can’t forget that dive…… What a dingbat
90 mattyNUFC // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:39 PM
rich toon
i agree reguarding amalfitano. honestly, i think some of us could have put in a better first half showing driving off of pure adrenaline
he settled down a bit more in the second half (or maybe it was the sh*t camera angle and the fact he hardly touched the ball…?) but to me he looks like a CM, a playmaker, if anything. he doesn’t look as if he will ever beat a man one on one but you can tell there’s something there in his passing
91 rich_toonfan // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:40 PM
You won’t get fetcher for 5million though. Wolves have plenty money and won’t sell for any less than 10.
He would be ok but he isn’t good enough for top half of the premier league. Don’t really see him as a player taking us forward.
We sold best so we need to replace with a player a lot better or it will be a waste of time getting rid of him
92 kevymartins // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:40 PM
Realistic targets we should be pointing the finger at….matt jarvis….jamie ohara…..junior hoilett….debuchy….douglas.
93 toonarnie29 // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:41 PM
Think we need a ball player in the attacking sense to cover if cabaye gets injured etc….. Need someone too pick the lock in defenses and put some on a plate for cisse! Any suggestions?
94 only the crest i trust // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:43 PM
In a ideal world we would love to sign quality players and keep our current quality players but it seems on some peoples posts which i agree with,, is that if we sign a decent midfielder hel not b happy sitting on bench or cabaye tiote not b happy gettin dropped, so wat are you supposed to do all you can do is either sign not so quality or bring youth threw odd games.. Its a tricky situation at a club like newcastle who arnt at the very top.. But then you have got to look at it only takes a second on the pitch for a cabaye or a tiote t pik up injury or even getin banned for a fifth bookin or sending of…
95 rich_toonfan // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:44 PM
Matty
He always played as a centre mid so Thibk he was out wide getting game time.
I think the good thing about our front 4 of cisse, Ba, Ben arfa and cabaye they can all interchange during the game depending upon who has the ball and if we are breaking etc.
They are all capable of scoring and seem very composed. Think it will be cabaye behind the other three but expect their positions to be quite fluid.
96 ToonDownSouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:44 PM
only the crest i trust
Care to elaborate, rather than slinging random insults across the internet?
97 rich_toonfan // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:46 PM
Jarvis and o’hara are over rated. Hard working but ultimately the quality isn’t where we are now. Got to be looking at better.
I think Ben arfa could play the number 10 role if needed and would be a nightmare for defenders watching him and cisse.
98 Beardo Ameobi // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:47 PM
Ketsbaia9
In the real world, do you get called an idiot multiple times a day?
99 quitesimple // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:47 PM
Hatem Ben arfa is my absolute fave player that pulls on the striped top with cisse a close second, id be so unhappy if either left because I’ve never been so in awe of the some of the play or goals these two were involved in and id miss it so much.
We already have flair players in the spine of our team we just need solid players around them
100 toonarmydownsouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:49 PM
Kets m’vila and carrol for under £30 mil sorry lad your a moron
Oh and that article you posted saying llok how much ajax want for anita well 1) its off goal.com 2)its his agent saying he feels tgat would be a fair fee
Ajax want £10-12 mil
101 Sholadona // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:49 PM
By the sound of some people, the transfer window closes tomorrow, we’ve still got one month till the season starts!
102 only the crest i trust // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:51 PM
Care to elaborate yes i will basically we constantly have to read your utter bullshit so take a fricken hike
103 Toonarmy123 // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:51 PM
Think we should get him. Him, Cabeye and Tiote would be an amazing three in midfield.
104 ToonDownSouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:52 PM
Such as?
I assume you’re some one who’s changed their name, because no one listened to you before?
105 JAMSHA // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:53 PM
the fools and spurs are always linked with players we are linked
106 gonufc (up and Hatem) // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:53 PM
Sissoko is always quality on FM therefore I would like him….
107 mattyNUFC // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:55 PM
rich
i think if anita was back with tiote keeping the back four protected (mr t) whilst providing an outlet for said fluid attack (anita), i honestly don’t think it would be the makings of a top four team, it will undoubtedly prove a top four team….so long as we shore up our defence. someone like gameiro or guidetti would be icing on the cake
may be wishing a bit too much there
only the crest i trust
hear hear
108 quitesimple // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:56 PM
Wonder what the availability of maikon leite from palmeiras would be? What you reckon his fee would be?
109 ToonDownSouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 4:58 PM
matty
I think we need a fair bit of work on our defence though. Debuchy – Colo – Taylor – Santon looks really really exciting, but beyond that it looks pretty bleak! Especially since Santon is prone to sockers every now and again, and Debuchy may – or may not, to be fair – need time to bed in.
110 gonufc (up and Hatem) // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:00 PM
quitesimple – sounds a bit of a computer game scouting to me….
111 breno95 // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:00 PM
Quitesimple:
Who is this player you refer to? Never heard of him?
112 toonarnie29 // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:01 PM
Apart from in the barca midfield and maybe modric / scholes I can’t think of too many selfless ball players with the quality of cabaye if we lose him to injury or something silly and without Guthrie to fill in, we may struggle to find the gaps in behind.
Only one thing for it I’m goin on championship manager on a scouting mission
113 ToonDownSouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:01 PM
only the crest i trust
I’m waiting…
114 rich_toonfan // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:01 PM
I just think a cb and a full back will help kick the team on so much.
Happy with the rest. Think Jonas and tiote are ok in the middle and bigi seems good.
Could always play cabs and marvoux in the middle, both ahead of tiote. Be more attacking but could work.
Think a cm, winger and striker would be a bonus.
Can always hold out til jan for a striker, maybe Carroll will be cheaper then if we genuinely want him, as we still aren’t sure if Senegal will make the ACON.
115 HullMag6 // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:02 PM
Gosling could become this seasons Guthrie. Just a thought.
I too wish for a signing but only whats good and right for the club. So the waiting game it is then.
116 mattyNUFC // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:02 PM
TDS
I agree. Hopefully, if Good signs, he’s as good as people are saying and we’d had decent back-up. would still need another CB to be a first teamer or challenging. i’m no scout so i can’t really think of anyone other than yanga-mbwia
and def another wingback (get rid of simmo either way and let tavernier be third choice).
117 Ketsbaia9 // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:03 PM
There was a recent update on Sky Sports News suggesting that Ajax wanted £8m for Anita. I suggest you take some time trying to find that.
Also, £17m plus £13m = £30m
How much do you think M’Villa is worth?
118 only the crest i trust // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:04 PM
Tds no i avnt changed name but i just read alot and dont feel the need to publish the first bit off useless comment that comes into my head like u do,,, end off ,, sometimes its worth just publishing the realistic important things instead of dedicating yourself ta writing complete crap
119 WWYCD // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:05 PM
TDS
Upsetting people again? What have I told u about doing that haha
120 mattyNUFC // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:05 PM
hullmag
i thought guthrie was a really decent player. gosling to me looks no where near his level. to me he looks extremely out of his depth
121 ToonDownSouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:06 PM
only the crest i trust
Again, such as? What are you complaining about here?
122 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:06 PM
Children go to bed…Yo’s about!
123 Tsunki // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:08 PM
To the tune of ‘Shipoopi’ from Famiy Guy :-
Debuchy!
Debuchy!
He sure is hard to get.
Debuchy!
Debuchy!
-but we may sign him yet.
I’m bored.
124 ToonDownSouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:08 PM
WWYCD
You can identify with this I’m sure. He’s just going off on one, despite the fact that I’ve said nothing offensive.
There’s way too many people looking for arguments over the internet these days.
I may have to adopt a new name – maybe a reference to an aggressive current player. Do you find that it helps to scare people off?
125 breno95 // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:08 PM
How often has gosling played for NUFC? 1st season think he had 1 game as sub against Sunderland and due to form of Cabaye and Tiote did not get much of a run. Difficult to really judge him to date.
126 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:09 PM
Tsunki…Good work. Keep it up
127 only the crest i trust // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:09 PM
Tds just ur negativity and uninteresting comments u publish ,,, i wasnt creating a storm i just had to b sed TAKE A HIKE
128 rich_toonfan // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:10 PM
Kets
Your valuations are fair of those players but the clubs they okay for want a lot more than those valuations.
If Carroll only wants a move to Newcastle and no where else we could get him cheap if he refused any other move and we hold off til January.
It’s all ifs and buys on the transfer window, prices vary depending on how much others get sold for, if people lose interest etc.
129 yorkshireToon // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:10 PM
A foreign trialist shone for nufc reserves on nufc official twitter.. Good?
130 Tsunki // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:10 PM
@115 – pleased I don’t have to keep carrying the mantle of the injured blogger by myself
ED – how about for the foreseeable future you start every article with ‘Utter Confusion Surrounds…..’
131 toonarmydownsouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:10 PM
Kets the only thing on sky says £10-12 mil so im guessing your using your FM price guide M’villa has been linked with a £20+ mil move to arsenal and tge bindippers will not let carroll go for under £15-16 mil
132 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:11 PM
TDS…Maybe this will help?
“I don’t support Newcastle because I hope we’ll win the league every year. I support Newcastle because I love the club and what it stands for.”
Take a hike ffs
133 mattyNUFC // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:12 PM
TDS
come on, man. don’t be that snide not to acknowledge that your tone is nearly always divisive to a degree and usually condescending. it’s the internet, no one’s feelings can truly get hurt so there truly can’t be any pride….don’t act like you aren’t aware of what he’s saying…his approach is just a bit loaded…
134 Tsunki // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:12 PM
TDS and Only The Crest sittin’ in a tree…..
135 ToonDownSouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:12 PM
only the crest i trust
I’m trying very hard here not to start slagging you off.
Do you not think that coming onto a blog, and telling people who’ve posted here for a long time to leave, is a bit dumb?
And can you please point out a post of mine which offends you?
136 Tsunki // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:14 PM
tads @128 ha ha FM price guide – thaaaaat’s KETSY!!!!
137 WWYCD // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:14 PM
Ibiza
If u keep warning them how am I meant to beat them? Ur killing my fun lad haha
TDS
Haha aye I have had a few like that I recall being called a mackem a few times. As for the name change JB attracted it but since converting to YC I have had no attacks haha odd that
138 ToonDownSouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:16 PM
Ibiza
I know, man. How dreadful of me. Never again shall I express my love for the club on a Newcastle blog.
matty
I really do disagree. Does it come across as derisive because I actually word things clearly and coherently? I had a go yesterday because your post wound me up, and that was my bad.
Of the dozens of people who post regularly on here, there’s only 2 or 3 who I don’t get on fine with.
139 WWYCD // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:17 PM
Tsunki
Hahaha
140 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:17 PM
Yo…Whilst I’m happy to be friends with a child beater, I have a hard time either encouraging it or trying not to prevent it. However, as a good will gesture I will proved a child for beating on the 1st of each month.
141 toonarmydownsouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:17 PM
Breno95 gos is hard to judge hes showed glimses like coming on against man city (scored a good goal) and some shockers like norwich!!!
142 ToonDownSouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:18 PM
Also, negativity?
I’ve been telling people to cheer up and trust the club on the transfer front for ages now!
I’m the opposite of negativity. I’m the embodiment of positivity!
143 gonufc (up and Hatem) // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:19 PM
To be honest, I’m yet to see anything from Gosling that makes him seem any more than a decent championship player….
144 WWYCD // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:20 PM
Ibiza
Ah the words of a man who has never beaten a child…one day my friend one day haha
Disclaimer: this is entirely fictitious and I DO NOT beat children…unless they deserve it
145 Oldgit1 // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:20 PM
@ only the crest i trust. At least TDS is contributing to the blog unlike you who just throws out an offensive and childish one liner. Take a good look at your self and try to act like a grown up and contribute to this blog you moran. Rant over
146 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:21 PM
TDS…Well as long as you’ve learned your lesson and don’t talk down to people anymore that’s ok. A little tip, try not to use punctuation and grammar and you may be accepted.
On the other hand, you may just take the view of “who is this that’s criticising me? Do I care? No. Ok then, let’s move on”
147 ToonDownSouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:21 PM
WWYCD
I was going to say, the child beating jokes may have gone too far (;
148 Tsunki // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:22 PM
TDS – he’s not heard of OV.
So no news again, then. Still just frayed nerves, general punctuation misunderstandings and taking of offense at Caps lock?
149 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:23 PM
Yo….Firstly, which child doesn’t deserve to be beaten? Secondly, perhaps you could take me under your wing on your next child beating spree?
150 Beardo Ameobi // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:23 PM
TDS
You’re just excruciatingly dull, apart from that, soldier on!
151 gorgonzola ( former Pecorino former to gorgonzola) // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:24 PM
What are we to bid hmmm lets see…. 1 m?
152 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:24 PM
Capitals are pretty threatening to be fair
What is this OV you speak of? Sounds interesting
153 ~Debuchery on a Dreamboat~ // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:25 PM
@Crest comment 100
“Care to elaborate yes i will basically we constantly have to read your utter bullshit so take a fricken hike”
Nobody is forcing you to read his post’s. Simply scroll past it and move on. Your starting something out of nothing.
154 Zero // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:25 PM
Wow the lack of transfers is driving people ‘slowly’ insane lol
I might start just posting irrevelent posts about impossible transfers with unrealistic prices…. no…wait…. thatd make me a tool.
meh here you go kets : my friends wifes dog walker said she saw Neymar riding a bike towards SJP …… his friends cousins uncle who kinda knows his agent said he’d love a move to the toon for 8 million.
155 ToonDownSouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:25 PM
Ibiza
Ah, but that would be the ‘aggression’, which I’m trying to avoid
Tsunki
I don’t know where you were for a month or so, but you were probably better off there. I’m trying to stay positive, but the longer transfer sagas go on with Newcastle, the less likely they seem to ever be resolved.
I guess we just have to trust that the club are doing what’s best – I just wish I knew what that was
156 mattyNUFC // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:25 PM
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/feature/_/id/1125538/kristan-heneage:-deciphering-the-andy-carroll-puzzle-at-liverpool?cc=5901
balanced perspective on the AC saga. really would like that money to be spent ANYWHERE else nearly
157 Tsunki // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:26 PM
oh my word I have a very real fear that the child-beating thread will be soon pounced upon by someone who happens by the blog.
I would like to distance myself from any such activity, save for, obviously, ginger step-children.
158 nufc786 // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:26 PM
actually who strted OV ????? now tht we are on the subject…….
159 Beardo Ameobi // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:27 PM
I’ll put it like this
TDS – ultra-conservative and bland. Pleasant folk like you do irritate people.
Beattie – flamboyant and a firing imagination, which is endearing
Ibizatoon – a nice balance between the 2!
WWYCD – tosser
160 ToonDownSouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:28 PM
Zero
Neymar? That makes sense. I heard he absolutely loves the Bigg Market.
Beardo
Ah, yes. You called me sanctimonious, after berating a fellow poster for his punctuation and spelling. There’s something to think about there.
161 ToonDownSouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:30 PM
WWYCD
It appears that the name change’s effect has worn off.
162 pieceofpapiss // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:30 PM
@tsunki
Me and the lads at work have come up with a simillar song
Debuchy
Debuchy
Debuchy
He’s got attacking threat
Debuchy
Debuchy
Debuchy
He makes the ladies wet
163 WWYCD // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:30 PM
TDS
haha
How negative of u to say
Ibiza
Oh its more like a Hulk moment than a planned spree but next time my friend I will keep u in mind haha
164 Beardo Ameobi // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:31 PM
No, I’m openly a hypocrite and can accept my character flaws, you however….
It’s not the first time you’ve been labelled such, or something similar, is it? There’s something to think about there.
165 Zero // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:31 PM
TDS – its true i tell ya even heard from a guy who saw him in Munchies that he loves the food there so much hes going to buy the place.
although he was drunk and smelt of urine but i still say hes a better source of transfer info than most the internet sites.
166 ToonDownSouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:37 PM
OK, I think I’m going to follow WWYCD’s line and ignore abuse from children over the internet.
As for everyone to told ‘only the crest i trust’ to shove it, I thank you.
pieceofpapiss
If he doesn’t sign, we’re all going to look a little silly having made up songs
We’ll have to replace the name with Yohans. I think the lines are equally applicable haha.
167 Beardo Ameobi // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:37 PM
http://www.nufc.co.uk/page/Match/Report/ReservesReport/0,,10278~2854269,00.html
Hmmmm, interesting. French trialist bags two goals for the reserves, plays on the wing and has represented France at youth level.
168 WWYCD // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:38 PM
TDS
Haha can’t please everyone eh
Beardo
Its those sweet words that keep me hooked on ur deeply intelligent and well written comments
169 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:41 PM
nufc786…some very wise men. Some may say great men. Others however may say some annoying tw@’s
Tsunki….He’s just carrying out the noble beliefs of wor Yo.
TDS….I’m all out of ideas then, best take a hike
170 Zero // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:42 PM
Beardo thanks for the info… cheered me right up thinking we might have a good little suprise signing coming
let the rumours begin
i bet its Yacine Brahimi lol
171 outsidethebox // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:43 PM
beardo ameobi
yeah sounds as if a french takeover is taking place ..desailly will have to get season ticket…but if they are good enough why worry
172 ToonDownSouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:43 PM
How come Cisse is too ill to play football, but well enough to go white water rafting?
173 Jail for Ashley // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:45 PM
Oldgit@145,
Did you mean Moran as in Kevin the only player ever sent off in an FA cup final or moron meaning a person who is stupid or lacking good judgement.
174 Dannyo // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:45 PM
Oh, a french trialist winger who had a beauty of a game for the reserves.
Who could it be?
175 mattyNUFC // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:46 PM
beardo
brahimi??
176 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:47 PM
Yo…Not sure how I feel about you thinking of me whilst carrying out these “hulk moments”
177 Sholadona // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:48 PM
@Zero Just saw Fletcher and Scharner in Greggs sharing a pasty with Derek Llambias! Could be toonbound!
178 WWYCD // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:48 PM
Would of thought if it was Brahimi there would of been more press about it?
179 Zero // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:49 PM
dont we have Christophe Lowinsky on trial at the moment, but hes a defender…. hmmmm screw it im sticking with Yacine Brahimi.
180 Dannyo // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:49 PM
Brahimi? As a trialist? I doubt it.
181 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:49 PM
Where’s Kets? It’s probably one of his recommendations after all.
182 WWYCD // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:51 PM
Ibiza
Haha its a compliment. I reckon we should drop this child beating joke lad as others have said it could drop us in some hot water at some point
183 mattyNUFC // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:52 PM
could always be niang too. he is in england at the moment
184 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:53 PM
Yo…..Ok, “we’ll” drop the child beating “joke”.
Children of the blog, you may return and have no fear
185 davybtoon // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:53 PM
Brahimi ha there is no way he would b on trial what about yaya sonago is now free agent n we’ve been linked in the past
186 Zero // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:54 PM
in all fairness why couldnt it be Yancy?
however its most likely M’Baye Niang he plays on the wing doesnt he?
187 Beardo Ameobi // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:56 PM
It states he’s a teenager, Brahimi is 22 I think, so rules him out, plus he’s too high profile to need to take trials with clubs. Perhaps that Niang who Arsenal had on trial earlier in the week? Although the fees being touted for him seem a little steep, for a 17-year old.
We’ll see!
188 hainesy // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:56 PM
My guess is…..Alassane Plea, Lyon B team, RW, U-19.
189 hainesy // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:58 PM
Yaya Sanogo is a good shout, he’s another player that’s had a big lay off with injury.
190 WWYCD // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:58 PM
Ibiza
Fun while it lasted haha
Davy
Fair shout does he play winger as well as striker?
191 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:59 PM
Beardo…You mentioned Beattie before. Is he still in the middle of Zumba?
192 ToonMauritius // Jul 19, 2012 at 5:59 PM
The file Debuchy
Everyone thought the transfer window well and truly over Lille. The combined arrivals of Martin and Kalou have delighted fans of LOSC and certainly brought the Mastiffs in another era. Except that the new French international Matthieu Debuchy has informed its officers that he wanted to leave the club.
At the base, the approach seems logical Debuchy. He spent his entire career in Lille (nine seasons) and he wants to see something else. Leaders seem to agree with him and give him a release at the end of the season. Just before the Euro, the market had not moved too. The Valence of his buddy Rami was the first to make contact. What had been told to Lille in March on Canal +: “Yes I know Valencia is interested in me. It is an honor that a big club like Valencia thinks of me ” .
In May everything is accelerated. The number of contenders has narrowed. All that remained was already more than Inter and Newcastle. Quickly, the Toons have made ??a first offer to LOSC to 5 million euros. The two clubs then entered into negotiations. Great Danes set the bar between eight and ten million. Negotiations are progressing slowly, to the chagrin of the player.
For their part, leaders Lille go in search of the right lateral ideal. They targeted many players (Sebastien Corchia Sochaux, even Henri Bedimo left side of Montpellier), but few seem to have the desired profile by Rudi Garcia.
The situation is not moving quickly and Debuchy still on holiday after Euro is irritated by the press. And here he drops his little bomb in the national sports newspaper: “I am determined to 100%. I want to leave LOSC ” . The transfer of the international French chose the standoff.
Lille leaders have two options now. Either they are trying to finalize the arrival of the young defender Djibril Sidibe trojan (19 years), while offering Debuchy to stay with his successor to form, the key for him, a good output for 2013. Either they find an agreement with the Portugal international Jose Bosingwa left, as Kalou, Chelsea for free. But the Portuguese is as greedy as courted. The Roma is apparently in advanced talks with him.
Today, the file Debuchy is tricky because both parties are honest. The player’s choice will be very important. For him, it would certainly be wiser to turn to stay one more season in the North and from tall in one year. And the club did not particularly need this kind of conflict at the beginning of a crucial season for its future.
193 Zero // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:00 PM
Beardo forgot about Yancys age, guess i was being optimistic after all that Neymar talk lol
Is Niang even that good?
194 hainesy // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:00 PM
Really like the way the toon have done that, naming his as only ‘Trialist’ good way to build the suspense.
195 r and r // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:01 PM
I wouldn’t climb a mountain for that fella( especially Mount Blanc)
Although we could white water back raft back down with Captain Sammy at the helm
196 davybtoon // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:03 PM
He plays striker yaya but this trialist played upfront today anyway according to official site
197 Beardo Ameobi // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:04 PM
Ibiza
I imagine Beattie has pelvic-thrusted his way into the future, like the DeLorean.
198 hainesy // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:06 PM
Jean-Christophe Bahebeck is apparently the trialist (most thought of), anyone heard of him? I know him from FIFA, big lad, strong, but YouTube doesn’t prove anything these days.
199 Jail for Ashley // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:07 PM
Beardo,
I think your jealous of WW… Popularity on the blog and therefore have resorted to calling him names.
200 Beardo Ameobi // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:08 PM
The trialist’s identity, apparently….
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Christophe_Bahebeck
201 pardews plan B // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:11 PM
Todays (more recent) childhood footballer of the day is Steve glass
202 mattyNUFC // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:12 PM
well if wikipedia’s anything to go by…..
203 Zero // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:14 PM
Jean-Christophe Bahebeck hmmm intresting…
im sure i read that Niang was on trial at Arsenal then Totts asked him as well so it could well be Jean
204 hattambenarfa // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:14 PM
extremely excited by bahebeck, young 18? year old from psg? youth system, is absolutely perfect as our striker cover, ba cisse shola bahebeck should be plenty of firepower, with vuckic, obertan benny in case of emergencies
also, does anyone remember when gutti was deployed as a striker and did quality? albeit for one game
205 ToonDownSouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:15 PM
Do players under contract usually go on trial..? Seems strange to me.
206 Ketsbaia9 // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:16 PM
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4421254/Vurnon-Anita-transfer-Newcastle-target-keen-on-Premier-League-move.html
Says £8m there chap. I’m also 90% positive that valuation was stated on Sky Sports News.
We’ll probably just end up signing Paul Scharner as cover.
207 davybtoon // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:16 PM
Tds yea they do if the club is willing to let them leave
208 davybtoon // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:17 PM
Anyone else like to see moyo step this year
209 geordielad880 // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:18 PM
I can guarentee it wont be bahebeck, he wouldnt be here on trial, he has already broken into the first team, and is highly regarded, with both arsenal and man city had bids already turned down a while ago, he has been dubbed the new “anelka” and is valued at around 7m
210 Zero // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:19 PM
Would be intresting if it was a PSG transfer, arnt we linked to a wantaway defender from PSG? could be a double move round two (round 1 being LDJ and Douglas)
211 pardews plan B // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:19 PM
If we sign scharner i will leave this blog forever. Not like beattie lol
212 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:20 PM
Moyo Step….is that a dance the kids are doing these days?
Beardo…I’d like to think that’s what’s happened.
213 hainesy // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:21 PM
BUT, he’s a PSG player. Fringes of first team last season but with Ibra and Lavezzi joining I doubt he’d have plenty of chances.
214 ToonDownSouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:21 PM
davy
I’ve only seen him for the reserves a couple of times, but him and Richardson ave always looks better than everyone else on the pitch.
He’s never been involved with the first team though. Seems Fergy, Vuckic, Sammy, Tav and Abeid are priority.
215 Beardo Ameobi // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:21 PM
After further digging, Bahebeck went off injured playing for France U19s, as recently as a week ago. From the few descriptions I’ve read, sounded like a bad one, although it could have just been the initial signs and he’s recovered.
All will be revealed soon, I guess.
216 Ketsbaia9 // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:22 PM
yeah, it won’t be him. Could be Niang. Could do with 10 Mehdi Abeid’s.
217 Zero // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:22 PM
also PSG have just signed King Zaltan, so this lad might be looking after his own intrests and hoping for more games
218 mattyNUFC // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:23 PM
geordielad880
read this piece. makes a lot of sense…he seems the most likely of all the mentions. talented youngster…broke into the first team…qatari takeover, doesn’t get another chance along with just about every other youngster who were establishing themselves as first teasers
http://frenchfootballweekly.com/2012/07/13/paris-saint-germain-forget-the-fans-its-all-about-winning/
219 toonarmydownsouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:24 PM
Oh wow kets goal.com and the sun! I stand corrected they are always bang on just like when they stated we were desperate for a rb cos danny simpson had left on a free throw in some quotes off tribal football and tge deal might aswell be done!!!
And no ive looked in there archives and sky have always maintained ajax are after £12mil
220 hatem or love him // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:25 PM
we should go for Ever Banega he is class, he’s small but he hard to knock over, technical quality and is as fast as messi. can’t wait for the new season to start
Krul
Debuchy
Taylor
Collocini
Hatem
Cabaye
Tiote
221 ToonDownSouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:27 PM
Here’s a poser for everyone.
It’s generally a given that it’s tough to maintain success in the PL whilst introducing young players at the same time.
Therefore, would anyone take a 7th/8th place finish, if we managed to integrate all of our ‘promising’ kids into the first team setup, and also introduced a more aesthetically pleasing style of football?
222 mattyNUFC // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:30 PM
TDS
in a heartbeat!
…least i’m holding true to yesterday’s sentiments about style
. but in actuality, i really would be alright with that
223 geordielad880 // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:32 PM
mattynufc, it wont be him, he is still highly valued, and plays as a winger for psg, he is on fringes, and wont be allowed to leave, especially on trial
224 hainesy // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:33 PM
I think it’s Niang now to be honest. Mentioning the ‘price being right’. If they were a 1M player they’d be snapped up, but Caen are after more like 5-10M for Niang.
225 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:33 PM
TDS….Given my surprise at 5th last year and considering the possibility of extra games with Europe next season, i’d be happy with 7th / 8th anyway.
Matty…Interesting article and makes some good points. It’s these same points that wind me up with some people on here. Most want our young players to get their chance, but it’s not going to happen if we don’t let them have time on the field and fill every “space” in the squad with “establish, top quality”.
For me, my ideal window (whilst being realistic) would be a FB (as to not start the “which side should Santon play debate) and a CB of a starting position quality, then some more promising players to push the starters.
I would obviously not be devastated to see another CM, Winger & Striker arrive as well, but for me, we can rely on what we have for these positions. At least until January and strengthen then if needed.
226 Zero // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:37 PM
well if its either Jean-Christophe Bahebeck or Niang i honestly think the future is bright for our youngsters at NUFC weve made some very good signing in that department already plus our own home grown talent.
227 ToonDownSouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:38 PM
matty
And I, on the other hand, am backtracking over mine
I’m not necessarily suggesting a solely possession based ‘tiki-taki’ game – I love how Real Madrid have played under Mourinho. They’re incredibly direct, and get the ball forward as quickly as possible on the counter, but it’s beautiful.
It’s tough though. People point at Swansea as an example of how easy it is, but in reality it took them years and years to implement, before Rodgers was even there. They also had absolutely no pressure to get promoted, let alone qualify for Europe.
I’d definitely accept it though, but a cup run would be nice. I would kill for a decent cup run. Kill.
228 mattyNUFC // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:39 PM
my perfect window:
debuchy/FB
Anita/mulumbu
Young CB cover
CB first-teamer
young CF to challenge for first team
brahimi or some other young, exciting AM or winger would be a welcome luxury.
229 Dondatta13 // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:40 PM
Maybe a bit controversial but why any black players would want to sign for Liverpool after the Luis Suarez, T shirt support incident I will never know…
230 pardews plan B // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:41 PM
@tds its nice to see a the passing game played so well but i.love a counter attack or a brilliant through ball more
231 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:41 PM
TDS with his normal boring, nice chap posting…wait…he’s on the kill – see what you’ve done crest?
232 ToonDownSouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:41 PM
Ibiza
At the very start of the window I said I’d be happy with a FB, a CB, and a replacement for anyone of note that left. But I do think we need to add a striker now – as much as I love Shola, the guy can’t be starting games for us.
Mind you, Ba & Cisse may not actually go to the ACoN if Ivory Coast knock them out. Any idea when that game is?
233 Dondatta13 // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:42 PM
MattyNUFC@228…
I’d like Brahimi, quick and full of tricks.Yes please!
234 hainesy // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:43 PM
Lee Ryder says it’s this guy:
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Koura
235 Iceland // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:44 PM
Next season we should be using the 4-2-3-1 and this is the best team:-)
——————————–Krul—————————–
Santon———–Taylor———–Collocini——-Gutierrez
——————–Tiote—————Cabaye—————–
Ben Arfa———————–Ba——————–Marveaux
——————————Cisse—————————–
236 dmac // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:44 PM
Lee Ryder claims the trialist is Le Mans player Anthony Koura. Would make sense wasnt it Le Mans that loaned us Abeid initially and Situ etc?
237 Ketsbaia9 // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:45 PM
Sky aren’t reliable either. Remember when they said we were about to sign Cissokho?
I’m expecting us to go back in with a £6.25m bid for Anita.
238 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:46 PM
TDS…True. If we lose both demba’s, we will need someone to score some goals. Shola will do his best, but that could be one long month and a hell of a lot of b*tch*ng on here
I’d like a young striker though. One to build up, but can chip in this season. Is that a big ask?
No idea when the game is on. Who are we going to be cheering on? Tiote or the Demba’s?
239 HullMag6 // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:48 PM
Hmmm maybe a niang snatch, I like it.
240 Zero // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:48 PM
lol im telling you its Yancy lol
but i did a little digging other canditates would possibly be Plaisir Bahamboula and Soualio Bakayoko both on trial at Ipswich Town.
Plaisir we have been linked to in the past…but they are both 21 not teenagers ???
241 ToonDownSouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:49 PM
Ibiza
I’m not even sure that I’m joking about killing. It’s been so so so so long. Being 21, I wasn’t even that into football the last time we had a decent cup run.
Although let’s not forget the great Intertoto Cup triumph.
242 dmac // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:50 PM
Its meant to be Anthony Koura
243 Zero // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:51 PM
Nothing wrong with the intertoto cup…. its still a cup isnt it!
244 ToonDownSouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:51 PM
Ibiza
A young striker, you say. May I suggest Anthony Koura? O:
245 ToonDownSouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:54 PM
Zero
Indeed. Scotty P was over the moon, as demonstrated by the following -
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/12/18/article-1097253-02D723F1000005DC-330_224x423.jpg
246 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:56 PM
TDS….21 and already thinking of murder. Let’s hope we win something soon.
A. Koura, never heard of him. Where did you unearth this little gem?
247 Zero // Jul 19, 2012 at 6:56 PM
TDS lmao thats a brilliant photo.
248 Ketsbaia9 // Jul 19, 2012 at 7:02 PM
Abeid and Situ were from Lens chap.
249 toonarnie29 // Jul 19, 2012 at 7:05 PM
Sky sources: hoilett joining qpr
250 dmac // Jul 19, 2012 at 7:08 PM
Haha ta Kets atleast i got the right country
251 Dannyo // Jul 19, 2012 at 7:08 PM
Looks like QPR has tied up Hoilett, or are very close to.
252 toonarmydownsouth // Jul 19, 2012 at 7:08 PM
SSN hoillett to qpr very disappointing like turning down champions league with and europa league with us for a pay cheque really qpr struggle this season something very dislikable about that club….
253 toonarnie29 // Jul 19, 2012 at 7:18 PM
Funny how hoilett says he’s not thinking about the money then joins qpr?? What’s he joining for then ? Was he impressed by last seasons relegation fight? C#ck!!
254 Big Pappa Cisse // Jul 19, 2012 at 7:23 PM
Money grabbin yappy headed Canadian
255 gringo burt // Jul 19, 2012 at 7:32 PM
get in, we dodged a bullet there,we have seen enough of these money grabbers at this club……a mean qpr,that says it all
256 Lucasd10 // Jul 19, 2012 at 11:47 PM
Hope we sign sissokho forget hoillet and carrol if I was pards sign debuchy7m douglas5m gameiro8m sissokho8m & this young lad anothy koura the trialist sign him up scored twice for reserves
Krul
Debuchy douglas colo santon
tiote
Ben arfa cabaye sissokho
Cisse demba ba
257 Lucasd10 // Jul 19, 2012 at 11:51 PM
Krul
Debuchy douglas colo santon
tiote
Ben arfa cabaye sissokho
Cisse demba ba
Subs;elliot,saylor,bigi,obertan,marveaux,gameiro,koura/sammy
258 CabayesRightFoot // Jul 20, 2012 at 12:14 AM
Does anybody rate Sissoko above Anita?
For some reason, I think Anita would fit into our squad better than Sissoko, even though Sissoko might be a better player.
I’d be over the moon to get either tbh…This transfer window is looking a bit slow for us atm.
Lille & Twente are playing hardball over Debuchy & De Jong, Ajax in no rush to sell Anita & Douglas wanting to stay in Holland till the end of August for citizenship, regardless of where he ends up.
Have to say I’m a little disappointed Hoilett didn’t come to us, as he has a lot of potential & would probably get a starting 11 spot with us.
But at the same time, it might be a good thing we missed out on him, as I’m sure Carr will have plenty of other targets who are just as good.
259 Dyer8 // Jul 23, 2012 at 3:25 PM
In :
Debuchy, Douglas, Sissoko, Rhodes
—————–Krul
Debuchy-Saylor–Collo—Santon
—————–Tiote
———-Cabaye–Sissoko
HBA—————————–Ba
—————–Cisse
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