Good news just posted on the Newcastle web-site, that the club have signed 19 year-old Australian center-back Curtis Good, on a long six year deal.
Curtis Good signs six year deal at Newcastle
The former Melbourne Heart defender has signed a long term deal on Tyneside, and it had been known for several weeks that he would be signing for Newcastle, but presumably he passed his medical today and signed along the dotted line.
The first team squad should be returning from Portugal today, so he will get a chance to join up with them, maybe tomorrow at training, for the first time.
And we would expect that Good will get his first game for the first team on Saturday night, when Newcastle play Den Haag in Holland, for their second last pre-season game of the summer.
Good is a very highly rated youngster, and gained his first cap for the Australian U20 side earlier this summer, but is expected to be initially part of the Newcastle Development squad, but could get a quick promotion to the first team squad, if he impresses in training.
On the web-site Newcastle said the following:
“The club wish to thank Melbourne Heart for its professionalism and cooperation throughout the transfer.”
So it seems the Melbourne club have handled the negotiations very professionally, and that’s to their credit. The fee was undisclosed but thought to be around £400K, and he joins Romain Amalfitano and Gael Bigirimana on Tyneside.
It’s great to welcome Curtis to Newcastle, and we hope he has a great career ahead of him for Newcastle United.
Comments welcome.
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219 responses so far ↓
1 DevonMag // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:34 PM
sweet.
2 geordie157 // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:34 PM
WWWOOOOOOO!!
3 gazza85 // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:35 PM
Fingers like lightning there Ed
4 darrenfletcher88 // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:36 PM
Just one off then small contracts then,hehe
5 hattambenarfa // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:38 PM
Do you think the notice on professionalism is a dig at lille?
6 rich_toonfan // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:39 PM
Should be a good addition to the squad.
7 ashwin say's // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:39 PM
welcome oz
8 woody92 // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:39 PM
Get in!
9 geordie157 // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:40 PM
hattam, good spot there!
10 fatlegend // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:41 PM
So that’s the signing Pardew told us we would be making….
11 Graeme // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:42 PM
Well, that’s one Defender in the building, at last. Now we just need the the first team FB and the CB and things will look a hell of a lot better for next season!!
12 geordie157 // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:43 PM
So that’s two Aussies, two Argies, two ameobi’s, two demba’s, two Taylors, ok i’ll stop now.
13 Shane // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:43 PM
I hope he is Good!
Just listening to Australia – Manic Street Preachers in celebration of this signing. It will make a great song for a compilation video of all his best moments in a toon shirt, of which I am sure he’ll have many.
Good luck son!
14 Kyo // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:43 PM
@Hattam
Haha, possibly. Lille have probably pissed us off.
Anyway, welcome Curtis Good. Hope you’re better than Willo lol
15 hattambenarfa // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:44 PM
I’m getting excited I think the team know what they’re doing
16 ck1978 // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:45 PM
6 year deal! The lad must have really impressed on his trial. I have every faith in our scouting system though and if he has the same sort of impact as Bigirimana and Amalfitano then we are onto a winner! Here’s hoping we can get Debuchy, Anita, Douglas and Carroll/Remy signed on the dotted line and I will be a very very happy man
17 JackButler // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:46 PM
The development squad just keeps getting stronger and stronger
18 davybtoon // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:48 PM
I don’t think we’ve signed a single player for the development squad
19 bazrazmataz // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:49 PM
Although im pleased , im still pretty concerned that this maybe the one in before Sunday signing Pardew was talking about, if thats the case im very disappointed.
20 pieceofpapiss // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:49 PM
In the style of Ebineezer Good by The Shamen
Curtis Good-Curtis Good, his name is Curtis Good!
Curtis Good-Curtis Good, his name is Curtis Good!
Curtis Good-Curtis Good, his name is Curtis Good!
21 Spreadthetoon // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:49 PM
Has anyone heard anything about a Bordeaux winger called Gouffan. Could be good having two pacey wingers with plenty of competition, Marveaux, Ben Arfa, Obertan, Jonas…..
I reckon though Spider could play a more defensive midfield role like he did towards the end of the season, he is composed, skilful and reads the game pretty well….we just need some pace on the flanks I reckon?……
22 JackButler // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:50 PM
davy – The likes of Biggi and Good are classed as being part of a development squad, its in nameonly
23 ilovetoon8788 // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:50 PM
We are completely overhauling our development team. Like a breath of fresh air. Hope the 3 players make it big at our club.
Now where is the world class player in defense we need who would walk into the first team like NOW! For e.g Debuchy
24 davybtoon // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:50 PM
Tavernier n sammi are 20year old n both quality players n they only got 3 year deals, so that fact this kid got 6year deal at 19 gives some indication of how good he will be
25 Dannyo // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:52 PM
I am probably getting ahead of myself here, so i’m saying it before anyone accuses me of getting ahead of myself
Getting a strong backbone of young players is certainly in the making. Seeing as Tav looks pretty comfy at CB and only will be getting better with experience, and this aussie lad getting a MASSIVe 6 year deal from the getgo, surely AP and crew must rate him quite highly already.
So the question is, do we need a first team CB? It’ll only diminish the chances for Tav and possibly Good if he’s Curtis enough…. I mean good enough
26 Toon1978 // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:53 PM
Really canny signing but i hope this ain’t the signing Pards was talking about the other day coming in this week. We really need to stop beating around the bush and start getting some first team players through the door. Debuchy, Douglas as well as Good would really strengthen us in defence big time. Anita would also be a good capture but i believe that one is a no go. As for a striker, maybe Carroll or Remy.
27 JackButler // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:56 PM
Well if Good is as good as everyone thinks he is, with Tav and young Streete already at the club and hopefully Fergie going to stake a claim in the long term with Krul thorwn into the mix, thats four of our back five sorted for the next ten years
28 hattambenarfa // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:57 PM
FA cup
Harper
Tav willo good fergie
Abeid bigi
Amal vuckic sammi
Shola
29 Dannyo // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:57 PM
@JB
I think, AP and crew thinks, u’re spot on.
30 Darnik // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:57 PM
Has anyone heard anything about that French trialist Anthony someone, have we signed him?
31 JackButler // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:57 PM
Shyte, forgot about Santon
32 SupaToonKid // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:58 PM
It’s Good news that Curtis has signed (pardon the pun). Looks like a bright talent for the future. Now to push on & bring in the 3-4 1st teamers.
33 ck1978 // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:58 PM
I know we’ve been linked with gouffran and we do have a lot of wingers these days but I’d like to see Scott Sinclair brought in, young, English, fast, lots of skill with a good eye for goal…. just saying but he hits all our criteria. Could well be available for around £6-7 million. I’m sure him and Ben arfa charging down the wings would strike fear in many a team ????
34 davybtoon // Jul 31, 2012 at 1:59 PM
Now let’s get this koura lad aswell
35 Londtoon // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:01 PM
Now we just need debuchy and the next up and coming Ronaldo and we are set
36 geordie157 // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:05 PM
Yeah Sinclair is a decent shout, Mirallas or Griezmann are probably similar options.
37 geordie157 // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:06 PM
if we want one more young winger who can play both sides, Kerim Frei from Fulham looks a very good prospect.
38 JackButler // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:09 PM
Krul
Tavernier
Biggi
Santon
Streete
Good
Fergie
Abied
Campbell
Vukic
Sammy
Gosling
All kids that can/will have a massive impact on the first team, some this season, all (fingers crosses) for many, many years too come
39 Big Pappa Cissé // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:09 PM
Geordie 157
Frei is a beat like but I’m sure he is on a fairly long deal and would cost a bit like
40 ck1978 // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:10 PM
@Geoedie157
I’d love us to get Griezmann but I think we’d easily be looking at £10-12 million for him and for someone still very young I don’t think Ashley would risk him. Top marks for ambition though, I’ve followed that kid for 2-3 years now and he is definitely top draw ????
41 hattambenarfa // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:10 PM
I would love mirallas and debuchy
42 davybtoon // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:11 PM
Gouffran or Brahimi or both would do me like
43 Dannyo // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:12 PM
@davy
We should do some digging there bud
44 ck1978 // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:12 PM
Dunno why my comments are coming up as question marks instead of smiley faces?? (<—- intentional this time! lol)
45 Big Pappa Cissé // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:12 PM
Beast rather
46 Beardo Ameobi // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:13 PM
Honestly don’t think we’ll pursue a more recognised CB now, which I’m ok with.
My gut feeling tells me Good will become a very accomplished Premiership CB, in a couple of years, such is my faith in our recruitment and the the fact we’ve secured him for 6 years.
Aussie grit!!
47 JackButler // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:13 PM
Would love to see Matty Phillips and Dries Mertens come in
48 geordie157 // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:14 PM
ck1978, i saw himon tv about a year ago, he’s not scared to try a trick to beat a player, great to watch, sure he’ll be snapped up by this time next year.
49 Ben3arfa // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:14 PM
Australian clubs will never get in the way of letting their youngsters leave for European clubs
They want young up and coming stars to develop in the best possible European leagues and hence dont do any of the crap we see when we negotiate with snotty nosed small timer teams in Europe
Welcome on board Curtis!
50 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:14 PM
Geordie157 @12…Should we be expecting a flood?
So, everyone happy we have another player “over the line”? This was seemingly a straightforward transfer and took quite a while, perhaps we can all relax a little with first team signings that are probably a little more complex? Perhaps?
Confidence is high people. Get ready for another cracking season for the Toon.
51 Kyo // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:15 PM
Can’t believe we haven’t signed Debuchy yet tbh.
What are Lille and Ashley playing at?
52 geordie157 // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:17 PM
The dev squad is looking good, hopefully the likes Dummett, Alnwick, Richardson, Newton, Moyo, Inman, Campbell etc can push on too. Heard a few people mention that Esteban Lopez could be another to watch in a few years time.
53 JackButler // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:18 PM
Kyo – The Debuchy deal is political now, the player wants to leave, the club are willing to sell for the right price but the manager is determined to keep hold of the player.
Patience
54 hotdog // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:18 PM
I always prefer an “Old Head” at the back as they can read the game and put things right via a word or two!
Having said that Collo is there and if the kid is good enough, pards will put him in, lets see.
Has anyone any footage on this guy?
55 SoldBestBuyGood // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:19 PM
I know wiki can be changed by anyone. But might as well post it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kara_Mbodj
56 davybtoon // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:20 PM
I think dummitt could step now, Campbell is the one like I’d expect him to get called up next pre season with streete n hopefully Moyo has great year
57 WWYCD // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:24 PM
Great signing for development squad still fancy 3 Dutch defenders to come in though haha if we got them 3 in I would happily have us shut up shop tbh
58 JackButler // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:25 PM
Still think we are desperate for a striker as we are very short up front
59 davybtoon // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:28 PM
Daniel sturridge is a name to is slowly starting to emerge for us
60 WWYCD // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:29 PM
JB
Really? I think we will most likely play 1 up top so we have Cisse, Ba and Shola for 1 spot also still have the disco and Gangsta boy on the books 5 strikers for 1 maybe 2 spots
61 JackButler // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:29 PM
Is it right that the clause in Ba’s contract ends at midnight tonight? Not that I think he’ll leave but it’ll be nice to be able to forget about it
62 naptoon // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:30 PM
finally some confirmed transfer news rather than the speculation and info from “sources close to the club / player”. on good nice reports on him and a healthy contract so hes obv impressed those that matter. welcome to the toon curtis and gl.
63 davybtoon // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:32 PM
Jb yea that is ryt the clause expires at midnight
64 JackButler // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:33 PM
WWYCD
I think we should look at a young striker to develop, Ba, Shola and Cisse are 27+, Xisco is best forgotten about and Ranger is a total waste of space who can’t get his life in order, not suggesting we spend massive money on one
65 hotdog // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:34 PM
WWYCD – Yep i think he will go with one up front and switch Ba and Cisse we have alot of games at the start of the season.
On Ba’s contract, is the clause of £7m just for this year or do we have the same slava next year?
66 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:35 PM
Hotdog…Hope not. Not a fan of slava
67 rich_toonfan // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:36 PM
We also have Adam Campbell
He seems an exceptional talent and most top talents break into first teams around his age
68 ck1978 // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:37 PM
@Davybtoon
I’ve also heard the Sturridge rumours gathering pace! The whole “using AC as a smokescreen” to get him in on the quiet…. who knows?
69 WWYCD // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:38 PM
JB
Aye maybe but we have Vuckic, Sammy, Campbell and had that kid on trial from France (Koura or something) not sure we are in the market for another striker though Id love it if we signed another one haha
hotdog
It does seem that we are heading towards 433 or a 4231 depending on the game
I am pretty sure the Ba clause ends tonight and once its gone its out of his contract judging by the things that has been written about it so far, I doubt we would allow it to be a rolling clause year on year just invites speculation
70 hoppernufc // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:39 PM
Jb- I agree we need a young fast striker who can be a different option to the other three strikers we’ve got
71 Kyo // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:39 PM
I doubt we want Sturridge. His wage demand would probably be high coming from Chelski.
72 WWYCD // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:40 PM
Would Sturridge go from bit part player at the European champions to being bit part player at former Npower champions Newcastle united (with smaller wages most likely)? Something tells me no
73 Boom_Boom_Cheick_Cheick_The_Room // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:40 PM
Has anyone seen this kid play?
74 hotdog // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:41 PM
Ibiza – Really, he is underated that lad, he will go on to represent England mark my words, slippery bugga in the box! haha
75 naptoon // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:41 PM
there has never been any concrete info on bas clause nothing confirmed or denied by club or player other than there is a clause of some sort. the general opinion is that its a 7mill release clause of which ba would receive half however at midnight that clause is null and void meaning he would be subect to normal transfer conditions. again though nothing official.
76 JackButler // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:41 PM
I was thinking of a Bellamy type striker (without the shitty attitude that is) so that would rule out Sturridge, but someone with pace who will offer something different to what we already have
77 geordie157 // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:43 PM
Not heard much on Sturridge this summer, again he’d be a good signing.
78 naptoon // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:44 PM
bellamy has been class at olympics
79 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:45 PM
Hotdog…Very good point
80 croftus5678 // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:45 PM
whoohoo never been so relieved to get a young cb in the squad not too fussed if we miss douglas now because we all know the quality of youngsters we are signing now are allready 1st team contenders so he must be better than williamson allready
.
oh and the young striker prospect you was talking about !!! (what about the young french trialist who banged in 2 in his 1st game ?)
81 JackButler // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:46 PM
Would anyone really want Sturridge?
Tbh I’d put him in the same bracket as Hoillett, great talent but has an attitude that we don’t need in our dressing room, our team spirit has been a massive factor in what we have done/doing
82 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:49 PM
JB…Agreed. He is a talent, no doubt, but his current issue at Chelsea is either sitting on the bench or not being played CF. How will that change with us?
At least at Chelsea he get’s more money and a better chance of silverware.
Before we signed Cisse, I was well up for signing Sturridge, that boat has sailed far away in to the sunset for me.
83 naptoon // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:49 PM
undecided on sturridge could turn into a world beater or be next keiron dyer.
84 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:50 PM
naptoon…Is that to imply Dyer isn’t a world beater?
85 hotdog // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:51 PM
Where did the Sturridge story come from?? Seriously forget players that are already at big clubs, what wages is he on at Chelsea £60K maybe. Do you really think we are in this market, give ya heads a shake and see what we have been doing over the last 2 years ffs.
86 rainrix // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:52 PM
AHHHHHH why didn’t transfer sage inform us that this deal was going through? I’m starting to suspect he may not be ITK
87 naptoon // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:52 PM
lol great as a youngster but wasted his talent though no doubt injuries played a part
88 JackButler // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:53 PM
Jordan Rhodes?
Still only 22, scored for fun last season, would jump at the chance of coming to the Premier League (I have no idea how much he’d cost though)
89 ToonDownSouth // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:53 PM
Lille want to sign a replacement first.
That has been the case for weeks now….
And no, the kid they signed isn’t a replacement
90 ck1978 // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:53 PM
Well if your looking for the small and quick type of striker then look no further than Adam Cambell…. plus he has a good eye for goal. The lad surely deserves a few sub appearances this season or maybe a few cup starts. Got to start bringing them through at some point or they never will!
91 croftus5678 // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:53 PM
his attitude would not bother me as pards has proved he can handle that stuff with benny’s attitude.
i think he has a hunger to be a worldbeater and at a good age aswell ! if the price was good enough and pards thinks he can work on him and change him into a team player then its a no brainer really
92 naptoon // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:54 PM
hotdog
dont think anyone said we were in for him just chatting shiite and talking what ifs.
93 JackButler // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:56 PM
croftus5678 – But as someone has already pointed out, would he take a massive cut in wages to sit on the bench?
60k at Chelsea for watching the 1st team play ?
30k at Newcastle for watching the 1st team play ?
94 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:56 PM
croftus….Is that regarding Sturridge? He wants to be a CF starter. Who are we dropping?
If he was happy to play his part and the wages/fees weren’t horrendous, then yes, I’m sure Pardew could work his magic. I just think it’s a non starter.
95 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:57 PM
JB…I’d take £30k to watch the first team play! Heck, I do it for nowt at the moment.
Really made some bad decisions as a kid
96 naptoon // Jul 31, 2012 at 2:58 PM
rainrix
he imparted his vast knowledge the other day stating what everyone knew that this deal would be don by fri.
97 Charlietoon // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:00 PM
Geordie157 – Who is the second Aussie?
98 hotdog // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:00 PM
naptoon – thats exactly what it is bud. We wont sign any well known big wages player as long as Ashley is in charge. He will sign players at say 45K as cisse and then if they do well they might get more. I know fans on here are discussing players but lets think about it before we post a comment!
99 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:03 PM
TADS….Was catching up on some previous threads last night and just wanted to say that your comment regarding Kets and Zed were unbelievable. I woke up laughing this morning.
You sir, have booked yourself a spot in the NUFC Blog hall of fame. Great shout. Simply brilliant.
100 geordie157 // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:06 PM
CharlieToon, Bradden Inman, who was given a new 1yr deal, so its probably now or never for him to push on and challenge for a spot in the 1st team.
101 hotdog // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:07 PM
You not sharing Ibiza?? and how do you get in this Hall of Fame
102 croftus5678 // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:08 PM
dont think any striker that comes in will be “3rd choice” as such as cisse and ba can not play full season with afr nations and european games as well as cup games so there is plenty of games to get 1st team opertunity’s at our club and thats without injuries and suspensions (ramadan) ect ect.
and the pay cut …hmm depends on his ambition i suppose and how the club is at convincing the player to drop his wages.
to me it sounds like he wants to make something of himself and chelsea play him as winger when he does play..well we have a very good attacking options that can link up and supply the amunition for goals maybe thats enough to convince him that we can make a star of him ?.
dont think we have actually been linked with the lad tbh but i just would not be disapointed if he did sign for us.
103 geordie157 // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:08 PM
Remy or Sturridge? I’d choose Remy, but i can see us moving for a striker in the 5mill price range, someone with pace and can play out left ideally, as he’s been mentioned earlier maybe Scott Sinclair does fit the bill??
104 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:10 PM
Hotdog…Sharing what? I will share anything with you good sir.
There are many things you can do to reach the dizzy heights of the hall of fame. But if I told you what, then you wouldn’t have earned the right. Life’s a b*tch and all that
105 rainrix // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:14 PM
I don’t think inman will make it tbh. If he was good enough he would have gone to portugal like dunmett.
106 croftus5678 // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:14 PM
erm now does not happen often but you can not say that we will not sign big players (cisse/ben arfa/cabaye) was all well known before we signed them was they not ? and we still signed them ffs stop being so negative i like we get bargains and the fact we are not man city’s/united/chelsea’s go support them if you think we are doing so bad
107 hotdog // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:16 PM
Ibiza – TADS comments
mmmm who is in this Hall of Fame and does it have benefits?
108 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:17 PM
croftus…Who was that aimed at? Whose said we’re doing badly? Whose being negative? Give me answers good man and we shall beat them senseless together. They will rue the day they crossed us!
109 Beardo Ameobi // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:18 PM
An Olympic observation – aren’t Britain shite, I knew they were, but I thought home advantage would spur a few on. Majority seem to be choking.
Can’t wait for the real stuff to start on Friday – the athletics!
110 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:19 PM
Hotdog….Oh right, he basically said that when reading Kets’ posts, he read it as if it was Zed from police academy. For me, comedy gold.
As for benefits, well no, not really.
111 croftus5678 // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:19 PM
sorry just saw red about the not signing any big players whilst ashley is in charge
112 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:20 PM
Croftus…But who said that? All I can see is comments about whether Sturridge would actually want to sign, not whether the club would want to sign him.
113 Zebras4Life // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:22 PM
Cant wait for us to fill in our 1st team holes!
114 eaststandgeordie1982 // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:22 PM
This has been a stressfull window, ive heard ba is going to holland this weekend
115 Jammo Toon // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:23 PM
Hi guys new to the blog, so how you all doing?
116 ck1978 // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:23 PM
@Ibiza… A hall of fame without some form of benefits is like a mackem eating chips without cheese on!! Come on good man, I suggest you solve this issue pronto!!!
117 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:23 PM
Zebra’s….I know dreamboat is dreamy, but that’s hardly an appropriate comment.
118 hotdog // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:24 PM
croftus – Do you really think those playersyou mention were on the radar of Europeans elite, i dont think so. Also its not negativity its realism. Look at it this way if we were playing in the Champions League this year do you think we would be in for Van Persie? Not a chance Ashley will still keep buying £5-£10 million pound players but may pay more in wages due to the increased revenue. He has had his fingers burned by the Xisco’s of this world and a business guy like that does not make the same mistake twice. Finally, you cut me im black and white so supporting another team is a big no no im afraid
119 barkel // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:24 PM
a little off topic but does anyone know when the new home jersey is goin on sale?
120 toonarmydownsouth // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:24 PM
Ibiza… Thankyou just thankyou man im welling up.
I’d like to thank my parents and of course jesus fir giving me the strength to just keep going and helping me book my place in the legendary blog hall of fame!
Oh and well done curtis lad you must of really impressed on your trials to get a six year deal looking forward to seeing the lad in action
121 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:25 PM
CK….True heroes of the hall of fame go about their business for the pure joy of it. Not recognition and benefits or glory.
122 croftus5678 // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:25 PM
it was 95 ” We wont sign any well known big wages player as long as Ashley is in charge”i was responding to but i think it was meant to mean we will not sign anyone on big wages ….i think
123 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:26 PM
Tads…Honestly, thank you. This blog has been known to make me actually laugh out loud, but last night, I literally split my sides.
Which brings me on to my next question…where should I send my medical bill?
124 ck1978 // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:27 PM
@Ibiza ahhhhh…. with great power comes great responsibility…. deep sh#t lol
125 hotdog // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:28 PM
ck1978 – I concur. IBIZA if i am to put all my efforts into becoming a Hall of Fame member i want benefits or im out
126 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:28 PM
Croftus…Ahhh, cheers. Missed that. He does have a point though (to date anyway). £5-10m players seems to be our policy. I’m sure though, if the right player was available and it fit in to the policy we’d at least consider it. He is a business man after all.
127 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:30 PM
“You’re a hotdog, but you better not try to hurt her, frankfurter”
Sorry, had little appropriate to say, so thought I’d go with that
128 croftus5678 // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:31 PM
hmm i hope they prove you wrong and sign debuchy but i know what you mean there are not many out there who would choose toon over manu or city / chelsea ect cos they pay more
129 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:33 PM
Signing Debuchy wouldn’t prove anyone wrong though. The fee’s mentioned (or speculated should I say) are within the £5-10m bracket.
I would lean towards that we will sign him…if I had to make a guess.
130 WWYCD // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:34 PM
Debuchy doesnt fit out current transfer policy either really resale value wont be huge and he isnt young plus the transfer is very public
131 hotdog // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:34 PM
croftus – see #114 Hopefully that makes my point clearer to you.
Ibiza – Time to get out of the sun
132 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:37 PM
Yo…A good point. Realistically, by the time we’ve used him up there won’t be much re-sale. Although I’m sure there will be a team in a few years time willing to pay what we paid, as long as he performs well. Or maybe he’ll play out his days at SJP.
Hotdog…Seriously mate, wasn’t it you who said think before you post? Time to get out of the sun? Honestly
133 hotdog // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:38 PM
Ibiza – You beata me too it get off my convo
Croftus – Thats my point mate £5-£7 Million is not the mega bucks that Man City/ Barcelona/ Real Madrid will pay. We are after different players and if we are lucky we will compete witht these guys if we keep buying well at £10million. It will be tough but they cant buy everyone can they, plenty of players out there at the right price??
134 WWYCD // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:38 PM
Also he doesnt represent a ‘bargain’ which is what we aim to get and the deal has gone on for a good long time
135 Zebras4Life // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:40 PM
Oh Ibiza…always taking things literally
Beattie surely would have loved the comment!
136 hotdog // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:41 PM
WWYCD – He is 27 so yes at the edge of players we go for but we will get 4 years out of him and i dont think Ashley will be looking for a sell on hence he wants a low transfer figure!
137 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:42 PM
Hotdog…I thought we shared everything though? From the mustard to the ketchup. Please tell me this is still the case? Not sure I could face this world otherwise.
Yo….Let’s use the figure of £7m (say). For me, a mid twenties international RB is good value at £7m, bordering on bargain (granted not in the same bracket as Tiote or Yo). Time will tell I suppose, but I do think the club are trying to get this one done or Pardew would never have said anything about signing Cabaye’s mate, would he? Hmmm….Sly silver fox.
138 WWYCD // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:43 PM
Ibiza
Maybe he would play out his days with us but I dont think MA look for deals which offer that until we are able to cover the costs and make a profit without player sales
I dunno just the more I think about it the less likely I think it will be plus the mumours of links to Pieters and van der Wiel coming out of Holland (where Carr spent a whole lot of time last season) makes more sense to me both young players not up to their full potential yet one on a low contract the other whom we would of signed if he hadnt gotten injured.
Just seems more realistic to me but I could very well be wrong
139 toonarmydownsouth // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:43 PM
WWYCD i think ol’ cabs has been very influential in trying to get debuchy maybe carr has scouted him whilst scouting cabs n thinks he maybe worth bending the policy? Who knows
Ibiza i know what you mean ive had many strange looks at work for laughing at the blog especialy with some classics from yourself, beattie, tsunki, beardo n ruddy!
Any 1 think leon britton would be a good shout to give us an extra option in midfield? I know it seems to be a crowded position just think the lad looks very composed on the ball
Also just a quick LMFAO to all scumderland fans i mean really? £12 mil for fletcher? Another exciting season for them!
140 ashwin say's // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:44 PM
we are linked with vander weil
141 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:44 PM
Zebra’s….I do my best in his absence. Let’s see if we can summon him to the blog…All together now….
…Beattie25, Beattie25, Beattie25
142 nufcjohn // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:44 PM
Debuchy to rrive at newcastle tomorow
pardew to watch ajax v norwich were anita is playing
and van der wiel dream move would be to Newcastle |United but only debuchy can scupper that dream move
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2012/07/31/d-day-looms-for-newcastle-target-vurnon-anita-72703-31512126/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
143 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:45 PM
Alright chaps, thought I’d begin my contribution to the blog with a blast at the lazy journalism going on at the Daily Star.
Read for yourselves and ask yourself…do journalists know anything!?
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/264892/Newcastle-eye-swoop-for-Real-Madrid-defender-Ricardo-Carvalho/?
144 rich_toonfan // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:45 PM
Wwycd
7million (if correct) is good value for a French international.
And the same could be argued about cisse, what’s his resale value? Very similar age to debuchy.
Anything can happen in transfers, debuchy could have one good season then psg or city could offer 20 million. So hard to predict right now.
145 hotdog // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:45 PM
Ibiza – What’s mine is yours, except for Slava of course
146 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:47 PM
Yo…Perhaps we thought we could get him in cheaper and are now looking at other options, certainly wouldn’t surprise me. Either way, I have faith in the club.
Tads…I’m starting to think we should be chipping in with the scums transfers. The hilarity has to be worth something to us?
Leon Britton looks a good player, not sure on figures though tbh.
147 WWYCD // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:47 PM
hotdog
Am sure I read about Pards saying 25 was age limit for players but for a striker they would be pushed to 27 again could be wrong I cant fully remember
Ibiza
In MA eyes do u still think 7mill for a 27 year old who u might not be able to sell later for that a bargain? I just dont think he would
As for Pards saying that to the media whats the best way to set off a smokescreen at a club who give nothing away to the media? Dropping a accidental hint about a current players friend wouldnt be a bad way to do it
Time will tell though, it just seems far too public to me
148 Supreme // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:49 PM
Being an Australian, this is great for the club, the player and the national side. A lot of promising teens have left the A league or Australia at a young age and are looking to establish themselves. Mustafa Aminis at Dortmund, Rhys Williams at Boro and his two young brothers whom I played against at Fulham and Burnley respectively.
In regards with Newcastle, I really hope they push through for deals soon. It’s confusing the believe the Debuchy and Douglas saga has dragged on for months and months
149 toonarmydownsouth // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:50 PM
Anita looks a good versitle player would be a great signing!
Has van der weil had a sh1t season or something thought he was valued at like £10mil and was nailed on for chelsea last season?
150 naptoon // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:50 PM
daily star = shite
151 hotdog // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:50 PM
nufjohn- oooo you nearly had the wrath of the blog on you there, pleased you added that link
Beattie25, Beattie25, Beattie25
152 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:50 PM
Hotdog…Such great news. Especially the Slava bit
Ruddy…Saw your comment to me the other day and you had me worried. Worried about transfers….good one
153 nufcjohn // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:51 PM
http://www.journallive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2012/07/31/tim-krul-newcastle-united-are-ones-to-watch-61634-31511442/
154 nufcjohn // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:52 PM
no problem i hope we can all be frends after all we all love the toon
155 toonarmydownsouth // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:52 PM
WWYCD i think are target age is 26 and under so i think 27 would be ok if they thought the player was worth it
156 rich_toonfan // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:52 PM
Debuchy isn’t much older than cisse and we spent 8 million on him.
Ashley has never said players have to have sell on value just be value.
If he can help us make top 4 that would pay back the fee right there.
There is more than one way to make money back other than selling.
157 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:53 PM
@Ibiza
The whole Sheldon Cooper thing inspired me to play another one of my classic pranks. Bazinga
Me? Worried about transfers? Never. After all, I am an ardent Pardite
158 WWYCD // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:53 PM
rich
If Sagna had been fit Debuchy would of been sat on the bench I wouldnt say that he is established in the national team
As for the Cisse comment I would say strikers resale values are far bigger than defenders so the resale value is there just look at what we could sell Cisse for now whereas what would Santon fetch?
Ibiza
Aye I could see that being true as well and I agree I have faith in the scouting team
159 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:55 PM
Be right back people, somebody want’s me to do some work….madness! Do they not know how busy I already am?
160 hotdog // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:57 PM
Im off too – Oh off topic i know but im in Edinburgh on Friday night, can anybody recommend a decent restaurant, Italians preferably? Cheers
161 WWYCD // Jul 31, 2012 at 3:59 PM
rich
Maybe ur right and they are gambling that signing Debuchy will get us into the CL and that will pay for him maybe the BT billions coming in has loosed the purse strings a bit I really dont know
I am just of the opinion that it doesnt quite make sense to me if u remove all the media talk
162 jesperfuglsang // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:01 PM
Then we just need Debuchy to sign then my predictions this season has been right more or less
163 rich_toonfan // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:01 PM
Cisse had a blinding season, santon had a very mixed season and is no where near his prime years like cisse, so his value could rise.
But if we paid 5 million for santon who as you say, would not have as high a resale value as a striker why not for debuchy?
And he may not be the starting rb but he has 9 caps so it’s not too bad, just unlucky he happens to be a very good right back when there is a slightly better one who currently plays at a higher level.
It doesn’t seem that we are keen to sell players for a lot of money unless somebody offers it, not like we tout their names around. Colo just got a bumper new deal and he is 30, showed no signs of trying to cash in on him.
164 rich_toonfan // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:03 PM
Wwycd
I think it is safe to say though that none of us have a remote clue what the club will do going forward.
But going of past signings you could well be right.
165 kevymartins // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:03 PM
@Ruddy are you some 16 year old boy who is afraid to leave his house?
166 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:05 PM
Kevy…What is this you’re trying to achieve? Don’t poke the Ruddy!
167 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:05 PM
I don’t think fans should be worried that MA is not willing to spend money, because he has demonstrated that he will spend money if it represents a solid investment a la Cisse.
What he is not willing to do is to spend over the market value. I think we all really want Debuchy to come to the club, not only because he is a good player but because it will boost team spirit to have Cabaye’s best mate at the club.
However, if Lille continue with their approach to the transfer then I think we should live and let live, and move on. MA won’t let us be taken for a while. This transfer, if it does go through, would be an international statement that NUFC have the patience and resolve to wait for their man and not buckle under supposed pressure.
It may be frustrating but it has to be a good sign for the future or am I taking the wrong angle on this one?
168 ck1978 // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:06 PM
@Hotdog, was there last week. Never went to an indians but can definitely recommend a chinese called Saigon Saigon and a restaurant called the Albanach Bar. Food in both was out of this world!!!
169 kevymartins // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:06 PM
Btw ruddy i was’nt trying to be cheeky to start up a fight or anything it was just a question
170 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:07 PM
Yo….I hear ya. Just one of the many things that makes silly season so exciting. By exciting I mean painful
Jesper…And then you can stake your claim as an ITK. Exciting times ahead my friend!
171 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:08 PM
Kevy
You claim that you “can’t be diplomatic with someone like Ruddy”, well just look at your last comment and ask yourself “does my pathetically childish approach deserve a diplomatic response?”
You have demonstrated on numerous occasions that not only are you a childish, immature and provocative person but you are also a sectarian bigot.
So for all the reasons outlined above I point blank refuse to treat you with nothing but disdain and disgust. Do us all a favor and stop polluting this blog with your toxic moronic comments.
172 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:08 PM
Ck…Think he was after an Italian….pretty close though
173 Toon1978 // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:09 PM
Suppose Anita preferring a move to NUFC rather then SAFC is a very good thing. It’s in the hands of NUFC to get this kid snapped up if he is any good. It’s all in our court, if he shines then NUFC should be able to get him, if he plays terrible then he will be off to SAFC. All down to Anita to save himself from that lot down the road hehehe.
174 WWYCD // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:09 PM
rich
Santon is only going to get better Debuchy is most likely the player he will be forever now haha its a bit of a issue filled opinion that I hold and I know that which is why I have kept it to myself haha
It just doesnt quite sit right with me but not all things NUFC do sit well with me haha
Time will tell
175 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:09 PM
Bte Kevy I wasn’t trying to start a fight either when I called you a moron….merely stating a fact.
176 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:10 PM
Ruddy, you have to laugh…
..”@Ruddy are you some 16 year old boy who is afraid to leave his house?”
followed by…”Btw ruddy i was’nt trying to be cheeky to start up a fight or anything it was just a question”
No, no, no, of course you weren’t!
177 ck1978 // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:10 PM
@Ibiza, lol… can only comment on the places I went tho! haha
178 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:12 PM
In his single celled brain it may not be Ibiza….he could actually just be that thick!
179 kevymartins // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:12 PM
Yea Yea ruddy..I rember when you only started coming on here you were correcting every1′s mistakes …i thought this was a football blog?
ever since you started coming on here alot of sound people started staying away so why dont you just p iss off you over qulafied brat
180 WWYCD // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:14 PM
Anyway on to something easier to chat about, anyone think Curtis Good will see some minutes in the next friendly am excited to see the lad play
181 kevymartins // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:15 PM
@ruddy i wasnt trying to start up a fight when i said i dont like you its just facts
how many nufc games have you been to?
i have been to 12 have three nufc tatto’s on my body have all dvd’s nufctv sub and all tops since 2007 …you aint a proper fan just a bellend
182 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:16 PM
“Over qualified brat….”
What point is it that you’re trying to make? Scroll up a little bit and you’ll find that I made a fairly lengthy comment purely about football, so I am engaging in the footballing blog paradigm. What is it that I have done wrong?
To the people that I have supposedly pissed off if they cannot stay here and stand up for their opinion then their opinion may not have been as fool proof as they initially made out.
Now if only this blog was fool proof I wouldn’t have to sit here and justify myself to you….because you wouldn’t be here.
Just thought I’d explain that last part to you, because, after all, I am nothing but an over qualified brat.
183 jesperfuglsang // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:16 PM
@Ibiza
It has actually been quite nice being on vacation and being away from the madness that is Newcastle
Can see the discussions has been many and edgy at times
…I’ll be on the side line this week watching and working on my ITK skills
Debuchy, Debuchy & Debuchy!
184 rich_toonfan // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:16 PM
Wwycd
Yeh I didn’t think we were signing anyone then out of nowhere cisse turned up so anything could happen.
A lot of our deals have gone public this year and the main culprits are Lille and Twente, two clubs we managed to get very good players off on the cheap.
I think it’s just down to their owners saying if you want our players you are going to have to pay their value plus a bit extra to make up for the saving on yohan and cheick
But knowing us we won’t and then we can just move on and let some other club match their silly valuation.
185 jimmymagpie // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:16 PM
Not sure that Pardew is going to Norwich to scout Anita – I think it more likely that he’s going to run the rule over Van Der Wiel, because if the Debuchy deal isn’t agreed within 24 hours, I think they’ll pull the plug.
186 toonarmydownsouth // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:16 PM
WWYCD suppose it depends on how he gots on in training but id imagine he will if not he’ll defo get some play time against cardiff
187 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:18 PM
So you are quantifying my loyalty as a fan due to how many games I have been to?
I don’t think that is the best way to do it, but if you wish to push the issue then I have actually been to more games than you, but like I said that doesn’t make me any more of a fan.
188 Rotonda heights // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:19 PM
I think if we could get that Koura (has anyone heard anything? ) and Campbell to be gradually introduced then alternating 1 up top with Ba and Cisse and Shola as an impact sub, maybe we don’t need to spend millions.
I can see Good coming in to the team sooner rather than later. Poor old Saylor has huge injury concerns and Willo sadly is not top drawer
189 kevymartins // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:19 PM
They dont stand up because the cant be botherd listening to your sh it
i have also met mehdi abeid have a demba ba signed football and a tim krul signed glove ..thats what you call a fan
190 tenpointnine // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:19 PM
Ed, any chance you could photoshop a Toon shirt onto Curtis? That red and white one doesn’t look any Good!
On the health front, glad things are looking up. My brother has had prostate cancer for 16 years, still soldiering on at 72.
191 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:20 PM
No Kevy, that isn’t what you call a fan.
I don’t really wish to call you out as an idiot, purely because I don’t have to. You’re doing that all by yourself.
192 toonarmydownsouth // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:22 PM
@ruddy i wasnt trying to start up a fight when i said i dont like you its just facts
how many nufc games have you been to?
i have been to 12 have three nufc tatto’s on my body have all dvd’s nufctv sub and all tops since 2007 …you aint a proper fan just a bellend
Whats does the amount of games youve been to have to do with anything??
Cos if thats how you measure a fan 12 matches in 5 years would put you at the bottom of the list, luckily thats not how most of us measure fans
193 MagpiesFlyHigh // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:22 PM
Ruddy
The Daily Star have got a good sub -editor because magpies do swoop you know….
194 WWYCD // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:22 PM
rich
Haha bloody transfer windows eh its all too complex like playing chess
toonarmydownsouth
I dunno if I can wait until the Cardiff match haha
195 nufc7lad // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:24 PM
One year away from the first team :
Tavernier, Ranger, Ferguson
Two years away from the first team:
Sa Ameobi, Vuckic, Abeid
Three years from the first team:
Good, Bigi
I have patience with our current fringe players:
Harper, Perch, Willo, Raylor, Goslin, Amalfitano, Obertan, Marrveux, Sh Ameoba
196 Beardo Ameobi // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:24 PM
Kevymartins takes today’s numbskull award!
He’s made his bid just in time for July’s monthly prize, an all inclusive trip off the edge of a cliff.
There’s no dearth of talent on show this month, he’ll be joining candidates such as Ketsbaia9 and Darrenfletcher88.
197 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:24 PM
Uh oh, I have not one single tattoo. Is I carve NUFC 4 EVA across my chest, will I be a true fan again?
All these years I’ve been running with the idea I’m a fan…how wrong can a guy get.
Jimmy….Any reasons for the 24 hour deadline or just a feeling?
Jesper….I hope you got a good rest
198 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:27 PM
If*
199 Billythefish // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:31 PM
Just a thought, anyone think the reason Debuchy ain’t signed is because The club are selling Cabaye?
200 Big Pappa Cissé // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:31 PM
@ Ibiza
My dads harder than your dad
201 Billythefish // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:33 PM
Just a thought, anyone think the reason Debuchy ain’t signed is because The club are selling Cabaye? In France at the moment and the barman mentioned it.
202 jesperfuglsang // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:33 PM
I don’t have any of that
haven’t even been to St. James’ Park…
I do have the `98 shirt with the Newcastle Brown Ale logo on it and buttons B-)
Ohh ans why is it they thor down the Newcastle Brewery Factory next to SJP? That buinding should been on UNESCO list of cultural inherentance :’(
203 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:35 PM
Big Pappa…I have no doubt
204 jimmymagpie // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:36 PM
Ibizatoon – just my own feeling on the situation, mate. It’s dragged on too long, and I don’t think that Ashley will sanction going anywhere near £8m for another right back whilst Simpson looks like staying at the club. Apparently, Van Der Wiel would be a cheaper option, and if, as the Chron claim that a medical has been pencilled for tomorrow, terms would have been agreed by now, and I’m sure that we would have heard something. However, I could be totally wrong, of course – the next day or two will tell us.
205 Sattarbuksh // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:37 PM
Reading through these comments, it’s funny how much the words ‘think’ and ‘wish’ turn up … we don’t have a clue!
206 Big Pappa Cissé // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:41 PM
Why would Pardew mention Debuchy if we are not after him then. If you say “we are looking to bring in Cabaye’s friend” and then dont surely Yohan would be pi*sed off
207 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:43 PM
Jimmy…Fair enough. Just didn’t know if you had heard something through that good ole grapevine.
208 jimmymagpie // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:46 PM
Ibizatoon – no mate, not since I posted on Sunday, when I said that there was no deal in place as at midnight on Saturday, Just got back from Portugal myself this morning after a few days holiday with my rich brother, who retired to the Algarve 12 years ago.
209 Robby Bobson // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:48 PM
We sem to be gettin weaker, we sell Best and bring in only Good…wait until Jan when we’ll sell him and bring in Peter Average.
Seriously though, hope he fills the void Kadars rapid demise left in the youbg CB area.
210 hattambenarfa // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:48 PM
Would anyone take Hernandez from united as our other striker? Qpr and scum interested
211 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:52 PM
Big Pappa…That was my thinking too. Unless Cabaye was in on the smokescreen plan all along. Unlikely imo
212 rich_toonfan // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:54 PM
I don’t know much of van der wiel, any good?
What I do know is that the Dutch defence is horrific so hopefully he is the strong link in a weak chain.
Nice to hear jimmy, lucky for some ey. Your mates at the club not got the scoop on the medical pencilled in? Transfer sage said this morning a medical is pencilled in for early Friday afternoon. Any truth?
213 rich_toonfan // Jul 31, 2012 at 4:57 PM
Hernandez would be brilliant, real poacher and has decent pace.
Can’t see man utd letting him go, especially of berbatov is off. He is better than welbeck so they would be mad to sell him
214 Robby Bobson // Jul 31, 2012 at 5:05 PM
van der weil is pretty decent.
from what ive seen hes pretty much like debuchy, not the best defender but crscking going forward. Can see exciting games next season witn Santon and Debuchy negatting their defensive duties to attack attack attack.
Could be Pards plan, get anita in to sit with tiote and let.the.fullbacks lose.
215 Zebras4Life // Jul 31, 2012 at 5:15 PM
5-2-12 like Juve or a 4-2-3-1?
216 geordiejamie89 // Jul 31, 2012 at 7:31 PM
Right lets sell Williamson now, and buy Erik Pieters, and Debuchy. And perhaps douglas. Then Andy Carroll, job done.
217 Lynchtoon // Aug 1, 2012 at 1:09 AM
Apparently accoring to the heart forum he’s a bit of a hard man especially for a 19 yo.
218 shamsoftabriz // Aug 1, 2012 at 5:03 AM
400K is a great price for upside. He could provide some good depth this year–with all the Europa League matches, and the African Cup of Nations looming (Tiote replacement for the month he’s away, perhaps?), we’ll need all hands on deck.
219 Lynchtoon // Aug 1, 2012 at 6:49 AM
Well with Senegal and Ivory Coast in a playoff against each other we shouldn’t be too affected by ACON. Don’t think Good is anywhere near Epl level (yet) from the talk here in oz. in time hopefully….
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