There are reports in France that Newcastle and Bordeaux have agreed a fee for 26 year-old striker Yoan Gouffran – and the Frenchman is now on his way to Newcastle to have a medical.
Yoan Gouffran – travelling to Newcastle for medical
Newcastle were close to agreeing a fee yesterday, but the initial bid of €750K for the Frenchman was turned down – but as we reported earlier today Newcastle have gone back in with an improved offer – and that has been accepted by Bordeaux.
Here is the translation of an RMCSport report about the deal:
“Newcastle has found common ground with Yoan Gouffran, the Bordeaux striker, on the basis of a contract of 5 years. According to a source close to the English training, an agreement was also found between the Girondins and the Magpies for a transfer of 1. 5M. The 26-year-old is expected in the next few hours across the Channel. Except ultimate rebound, Gouffran sign his contract in stride.”
We assume the fee is around €1.5M – which is about £1.2M – and it seems that Newcastle didn’t quibble too much – as we need a player of Gouffran’s speed in the squad.
This is more good news today, and the odds that we can also sign 20 year-old star left back Massadio Haidara from Nancy, 23 year-old French International defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa from Montpelier and even 22 year-old Moussa Sissoko from Toulouse now look very promising.
Massadio is a done deal and the lad is traveling to Newcastle for a medical – and there are reports coming through that Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa is very close to also signing for Newcastle, and we have to hope he has finally arrived on Tyneside.
But there are various reports that Arsenal have not entered the chase for the French International.
This is a statement from the Montpelier club
“On Tuesday, he joined Newcastle, currently 16th in the Premier League, subject to the traditional medical.” “Formed by the club where he arrived at the age of 13, Yanga-Mbiwa has gradually become one of the symbols of the training of Montpelier.”
“He played for the first time by Jean-François Domergue in 2006 when he was only 17 years old, he played his first match in Ligue 2 some weeks later.” “Mapouu Yanga-Mbiwa will leave a great void. “He became one of the spearheads but also one of the jewels in the Montpellier team.”
“The whole club wishes him good luck for the rest of his career.”
Of course we have also found out this month that no deal is complete until the player signs along the dotted line, and they are announced as Newcastle players by the club.
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451 responses so far ↓
1 G // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:32 PM
He’s quick, but he’s no Ba like.
2 roblee7 // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:34 PM
id personally drop tiote for sissoko right away and put mbwia in also against Villa…thats IF we sign them up
3 Newcastle Brown Alien // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:34 PM
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1308769/yanga-mbiwa-clinches-toon-switch?cc=5739
4 toonLYF // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:36 PM
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5 roblee7 // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:36 PM
re-post from last thread – Say we do get all four players, do you think Pardew would have the balls to put all of them in the starting 11 against Villa? Given that almost every one of our first team players is under-performing? I dont think he would, Mbwia centre half and thats it I reckon, but our bench would look strong for the first time in about 2 years!
6 Wayayman // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:36 PM
Repost from last thread…
… That tall bloke in the video doesn’t look like M’Biwa, it could be Haidara’s agent… Look again, Haidara is the one behind him, isn’t he?
7 John Tudor // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:37 PM
if it all goes to plan when we play qpr we can go harry bashing need a song on the lines of dell boy
8 toonLYF // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:37 PM
the guys in that video are M’biwa and Haidara, i’m 90% sure.
9 croftus5678 // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:38 PM
i dont think any of them will go straight in the team as esp the defensive lads will need a few training sessions to get used to the english game.
some may be brought on as subs though !
the effect of them signing alone (even though they do not play)will boost the whole team for villa though i expect 3-0 to toon
10 Wayayman // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:38 PM
@roblee7 I reckon it ould depend how long they have to train with the team before the Villa game. If they start work Thursday then there’s no reason why not. Whether they’ll actually be signed by then is another story
11 nufc786 // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:38 PM
http://tyneandwear.sky.com/newcastleunited/article/53864
video of mapou at benton training ground
12 Wayayman // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:39 PM
@toonLYF, it looks like the taller bloke is a bit older, wearing glasses and seems to be less moody footballer more happy father or agent…
13 Daley_Toon // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:40 PM
that clip is totally shot from the bushes haha! you can see the branch
14 roblee7 // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:40 PM
wayayman – would you start them all and who would you drop?
tiote for sissoko
santon for Haidara
Willo for Mbwia
Guttierez for Gouffran
You reckon? Just cant see Pardew dropping santon, tiote or Guti to be honest – he loves jonas for some reason!
15 RooneyToons // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:41 PM
Jesus I’ve got such a transfer semi on right now….
I’m gonna bust all over Ashley’s face
I was a bit premature over Remy but he still lapped it up the Slut
16 toonluvva // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:42 PM
Having lost Remy to QPR and now panicing about losing our other transfer targets to other clubs, I do hope that Pardew or someone has a review of our transfer strategy. It seems to take far too long. I agree that we must ensure that we are getting the right player for the right price, but having done that we must move faster to get them onto Tyneside for a medical and signed on the dotted line.
I am not a trained legal eagle, but can someone out there tell me if it would be possible for NUFC to get a transfer target to sign a contract subject to satisfactory medical. I am hoping that would stop another club from stepping in at the last moment.
17 magpie_army // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:42 PM
Sounds as though the Sissoko deal is only be a pre-contract to sign at the end of the season according to several reports. No good in my opinion; we need someone like him ASAP.
18 Wayayman // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:43 PM
Just looked again at that video, there’s no way it’s Yanga. Looks nowt like the bloke! do a google image search for him, you’ll see.
19 estechco // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:43 PM
My guess is the club are waiting for as many of the four as possible to be over the line before announcing them all, by way of a morale boost for everyone?
20 nick_9 // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:44 PM
So if looks increasingly like we are signing gouffran as well as mbiwa and haidara. Are we happy with our business this window? If we do indeed sign the two extra defenders we will have improved massively at the back with plenty of strength and a big of depth. What about upfront though? Definitely weaker for me but will business end there?
Is it greedy to wish for another striker and maybe sissoko or is that just dreaming? I’ll sacrifice Williamson and ranger if it helps haha
21 John Tudor // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:45 PM
Stick a pony in me pocket, I’ll fetch the player from the van.
Cos if you want the best ‘uns, but you don’t ask questions,
Then arry, I’m your man. ‘Cos where it all comes from is a mystery,
It’s like the changin’ of the seasons, and the tides of the sea.
But here’s the one that’s drivin’ me beserk, Why do only fools and horses work?
La-la-la. La-lala-la. La-la-la. La-lala-la.
22 Wayayman // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:46 PM
@roblee7
I’d have Haidara LB with Santon LM
Yanga for Willo
Sissokho in Tiotes place
Gouffran, well he’d obviously be on the bench cos Shola won’t be dropped…
23 toonarmydownsouth // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:47 PM
Nick 9
Its not geedy mate regardless of who else we sign we were promised a CB, which it looks like we’ve got, and we were promised a replacement for ba which gouffran isnt really
24 roblee7 // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:48 PM
wayayman – haha, yes think shola’s a guaranteed starter now like
25 MUTINYbyLEMONS // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:49 PM
One thing I don’t understand is why we have got Gouffran so cheap? I know he has only 6 months left on his contract but still, I thought he was really good at one point. Is he out of form or coming back from injury? How good is he now?
26 Special K // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:49 PM
Moussa Sissokho & a replacement for Ba and this will be an outstanding window.
27 lesh // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:52 PM
There now, when Llambias’s on the case we fail to get targets in quickly and when Ashley gets hands on the case, bingo, the show’s on the road!
There surely is a message there Mr Ashley?
28 Wayayman // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:53 PM
V Villa
Krul
Debuchy M’Bwia Saylor Haidara
Santon Sissoko Jonas
Cabaye
Cisse Marveaux
People keep forgetting that Santon is actually a right sided player, I think having a young inexperienced Prem League player at LB in Haidara, we’d need the graft of Jonas there to help him out. Sissoko holding will mean Cabs can run the game creatively.
Santon and Debs could be lethal down the right, leaving Marv to run off Cisse.
I’ve just shat myself with happiness…
29 Beattie25 // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:53 PM
Right guys
The reason Sissoko and Gouffran are so cheap is because they can now enter a pre contract agreement with any club so the clubs they currently play for are desperate for any money.
Basically it is NUFC right to offer a contract to Gouffran and Sissoko and if both enter a pre contract agreement their current clubs are not entitled to any money.
What I believe will happen is NUFC have signed Gouffran (and hopefully Sissoko) to a pre contract agreement and are now offering Bordeaux (and Toulouse) to buy them out of their remaining contracts for the measly amount of £1 million (£3 million for Moussa).
That way we get them now, mega cheap and the other club gets a some cold hard cash.
BOOOOM
30 Newcastle for alltid // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:55 PM
As I said when the news broke about agreeing a fee with Marseille for Remy, I won’t cheer to early. Still, our most important signing, Yanga-Mbiwa seems to be about to sign – which is great news.
If we could also get Gouffran, Sissoko and Haidara in if would be exciting, great stuff. They may not be world-beaters, but they’ll add different layers to our squad. We’ll have more strings to play all over the pitch, and we’ll finally have some real depth in our side – which we’ve been desperately lacking.
31 Toon-Prodigy // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:55 PM
Looks like we have sissoko aswell.
Don’t know what the contract is though. Whether he is coming now or in the summer? Talk of a pre-contract
32 Mund30 // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:55 PM
Im really excited about getting these 4 players over the line, Mbiwa, Gouffran, Haidara and Sissoko but im not jumping about ive kept the cheshire cat smile in and im not imagining them in the famous black and white just yet, not untill i see them stood with the shirt and confirmed by the club. I made that mistake with Remy i got really excited for that lad and still am dissapointed with that outcome but if we pull this off and get these 4 in then Remy who??
I know Gouffran isnt everyones idea of replacing Ba but he isnt supposed to be. I think the club put alot of work in with Remy and he was the ideal replacement. But that never worked out and instead of panic buying and getting the first player we can we will wait till the summer to replace him. But maybe im wrong and if we get these 4 in they might go and buy a striker but i doubt it because January transfer window is alot tougher to bring in top strikers and the fee seems to escalate big time during this window. So for now Gouffran will do plus he has plenty of pace which we need right now and hopefully he can bag a few goals and i reakon he will be better than Best and we should never of got rid of him.
So fingers crossed we pull this 4 off and toes crossed we still splash out on a striker but one thing is for sure if this all goes well things will be looking up.
33 roblee7 // Jan 22, 2013 at 4:56 PM
these signings will surely raise question marks over the future of a fair few of our players, provided we dont sell anyone that is:
R. Taylor
Simpson
Ferguson
Gosling
Vuckic
Abeid
Amalfitano
Sam Ameobi
34 northernirishtoon // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:00 PM
Just in from work, turned on the ipad and holy shit this is fooking great.
Really positive day by the looks of it. Just hope we don’t fcuk about and get them all signed on the dotted line 2NITE!!!!
Sissoko looks a cert too.
If only we would of splashed the extra bit of cash and done all this in the summer cos this season so far has put 10 years on me
35 Carl92 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:00 PM
33
Out of all them the only one I definitely want to keep would be R Taylor and maybe Ferguson.
36 DanRo // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:01 PM
The potential signings of such players will only raise the confidence of our squad. Players will know they will have to play well otherwise there will be others to take their place.
The potential signings are astute business again btw – Gouffran, Hairada, Sissoko and Yanga-Mbiwa for potentially around £15million. Hard to argue.
I do say potential as I need to hear the word ‘confirm’ before I get excited.
37 MrMojoRisin76 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:02 PM
It’s a shame Gouffran and Mapou will be cup tied for Europe but it’s hardly the priority now,i think another striker is coming,sorted the defensive side out,now we need to sort the goalscoring out,great signings.
38 John Tudor // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:02 PM
only r taylor simpson and gosling may wish to leave dont hink the others will maybe loaned out poss
39 liam1985nufc // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:02 PM
I strongly doubt we’ll be selling most of our English players. According to Registration rules for the Prem (if this is correct), don’t we need to have a number of English Players in a registered squad? I could be wrong however (this is what FM 2013 does to you!)
40 roblee7 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:03 PM
carl192 – id feel sorry for r.taylor if was shown the door like, i actually think if he was fit we would of nicked a few more points with his free-kicks and crossing ability. still, not sure where he’ll fit in but a superb squad player. any idea how long his contract is with us?
41 liam1985nufc // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:03 PM
MrMojoRisin76 – Mbiwa won’t be cup tied. Players who have played in the Champions League this season are not cup tied for the Europa League. Same applies to Debuchy.
42 NUFCarter // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:04 PM
Hopefully if this Imbiwa deal gets complete. Then we may not even see Williamson on the pitch again this season providing no injuries to outback line. Fingers crossed.
43 fray bentos // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:05 PM
Really can’t see Ashley bringing Sissoko in when we already have Anita, Cabaye & Tiote
Unless he really just can’t resist the idea of a bargain for a nice resell
44 MrMojoRisin76 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:05 PM
Nice one Liam,this day is getting better.
45 carl nufc // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:06 PM
Gouffran and Haidara arriving on th 21:20 flight from ParisDG Airport
just had this message from my mate,
46 nick_9 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:07 PM
Beattie similar to us with Enrique if I remember rightly? Wasn’t he in his final six months but we go enough to buy santon?
Gouffran according to wiki is a 1 in 4 guy in france which is ok but he’s unproven over here and might not even score that many. Be extra nice if we could sign an additional striker and him. Anyone looking at the squad numbers though? We have 25 right and surely I we signed Debuchy, haidara, mbiwa and gouffran we would need to sell other players (or loan them out?) to make room for them before we Erm consider sissoko and another striker?
47 roblee7 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:07 PM
just been on nufc.com looking at our player contracts – ryan taylors runs til 2015
Only Gosling and Perch’s run out in 2014! thats not including squad players mind. MA’s quite smart buisiness wise like, nobody can take any of our players for nothing. It also says Shola’s contract runs out in 2014, but did he not sign a longer contract not that long ago or is that right? God, imagine how slow he’ll move in 2014….
48 Carl92 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:07 PM
Roblee7
Couldnt agree more mate, We’ve missed his delivery immensely. He seems to have a bit of passion for the club as well which is rare for any prem player atm, He’s very valuable to us. Unsure about the contract though.
49 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:08 PM
What taking so long with Mapou’s transfer?
50 DanRo // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:09 PM
Nick 9 – any players under the age of 21 don’t count towards your squad of 25.
51 ramboreilly // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:09 PM
I didnt think I would say this but credit to Ashley,he made a big mistake in not getting these players in the summer,and has tried to rectify it.We still need an experienced cheif exec,lambias inept and nieve.He lacks the streetwise knowledge of some of his counterparts.
Ashley had a choice back or sack Pardew,and he has backed him in the transfer market,so now the pressure is off him and on pardew.
52 croftus5678 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:10 PM
@33
ferg and sammyobi will be loaned out abied (maybe for his age only but if it was my choice i would cut my losses) rest will be gone apart from raylor who will be kept as cover for debuchy
53 Bambams // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:10 PM
Sammi needs to go out on loan, without a doubt !
54 Beattie25 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:10 PM
If Sissoko was to sign he’d be the best buy of the window, closely followed by M’bwia and Debuchy.
I’m talking of the entire PL as well.
55 Mund30 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:11 PM
@roblee7 how can you put Raylor and Ferguson in there?? For one Raylor had an immense season for us last year and we have missed him big time this year. Plus Ferguson is young and he has been one of the positive points from our fringe players this year and he is an option to bring on and get some good balls into the box.
But the rest you said yea been no good Vuckic has been disappointing for the last 2 years, both with injuries and progression, and i had big hopes for this lad. Simpson its inevitable he going and to someone in London. Gosling will probs be shown the door another disappointing signing hasnt progressed, same goes for Abeid i thought this lad would of been very good but i guess he dropped down in the pecking order now. Amalfitano i reakon he will be given more time and for Sameobi i havent been at all impressed with him this year he has no defensive capabilities whatsoever and he seems pretty headless, but he is young so we’ll see.
56 catchy in norway // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:11 PM
i think these are great signins
but i am worried our team is now french
57 cyprus // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:11 PM
The Ivory Coast guy wearing the shirt with the no.9 on it looked pretty good. Ye, it’s Tiote, whom some guys here are quick to offload?! We need bodies in, not out. Of course, Obertan can go now
58 Wayayman // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:12 PM
Beattie, I couldn’t agree more.
59 Ketsbaia9 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:12 PM
We desperately need to sign Sissoko straight away rather than wait until the summer. We need more creativity and power through the middle. Hopefully we’ll sign Gomis, Gameiro, Zarate or Sulejmani.
60 Spreadthetoon // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:12 PM
Everyone is getting excited about Yanga-Mbwia but I also cannot begin to tell you how massive a signing Sissoko will be as well if we are successful. BOTH these guys are the future of France, they both have very big future for their country and hopefully NUFC!
61 santonthenewmaldini // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:12 PM
@Rob lee 7
If we do pull these deals off i can see a lot of our players going out on loan like Sammy and Tav etc
R. Taylor Does not deserve to be dropped good squad player dont know what games he will get when he comes back though
Simpson Again would be good back up but will be gone in the summer
Ferguson out of the youngsters the boy has some quality could do with a loan till end of season and maybe next year till xmas
Gosling Probably had 2 many injuries now to make it with us
Vuckic Still think this guy has the potential to be world class he has been unlucky with injuries and also if we catually play the ball on the deck with movement rather than hoof it to him he could be our version of Ibrahimovic
Would loan him out for another season or 2 when he comes back from injury he needs to toughen up and develop a nasty streak to bully defenders
Abeid the boy needs a loan move badly although when he has played for the 1st team think he has been stitched up badly because he is not suited to long ball tactics
Amalfitano difficult to say really might be best to loan him out to championship and hope someone will give us a fee
Sam Ameobi Loan Loan Loan for 2 years praise has went to his head big time needs to go to a Championship has similar ability and style as Zaha but is miles behind in attitude Ian Holloway would turn him into a player
The toon have to face facts these youngsters may not make it with us but we have to start doing what Arsenal and Man Utd do the ones that make it make it and the ones that don’t they still manage to develop them enough to get money back for them we need that income stream to come back into the academy even if its 500k so we can improve
62 roblee7 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:12 PM
ramboreilly – perhaps our current relegation fight is a blessing in disguise – would we be making any of these signings if we were in the top 10 at the moment? I doubt it
63 catchy in norway // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:13 PM
54 Mund30
i agree
out of all the kids,, ferguson has got something to offer,, great crosser
raylor, for me ,, very under rated.. just because of his pace,, but reads the game well and got a good right foot,
64 yo-yo // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:13 PM
Am i being greedy in hoping we still get a replacement for Ba over the line – after all its only 22nd Jan.?
Gouffran is the winger we’ve been wanting…now just need a 15 goal a season striker
Yes K9 I’d also love Alderwerield but that’s fantasy (sadly)
65 NUFCarter // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:14 PM
I can’t help but thinking that tomorrow when I see the bbc sport transfers and seeing that Newcastle have brung in 3 players of good quality in one day. People viewing it are gonna be saying ‘bullocks they’re gonna be good now’ and all nufc fans can’t laugh in their faces – the ones that doubted us and saying ‘why yes we are’. Maybe a bit optimistic. Getting these over the line could potentially be orgasmic.
66 Beattie25 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:14 PM
Don’t ask me why but after Sissoko, Haidera, M’bwia and Gourcuff I fully believe we’ll go for Graham and Hangeland.
67 gorgonzola ( former Pecorino former to gorgonzola) // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:14 PM
where is the MBIWA signing god dammit?!?!?
68 roblee7 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:15 PM
mund30 – i didn’t say i wanted these players to leave, just if they want first team football then I think they may have to leave – ferguson, if he wants regular football i feel he may want a move – all this is IF we sign these players and dont sell that is!
69 Ketsbaia9 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:15 PM
Sign all these players stated and a replacement for Ba and then we will thrash Man Utd next season. Still a lot to do to catch Chelsea and Man City though. Definitely a step in the right direction though. Keeping B and signing Remy would’ve turned us into a top 3 club.
70 yo-yo // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:15 PM
catchy
This must be a first but I agree that both Fergie and Raylor are two to keep.
71 nick_9 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:16 PM
DanRo – only haidara is under 21 so the rest would need space in the 25. Do we have space?
72 dubzy // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:17 PM
http://www.talksport.co.uk/radio/hawksbee-and-jacobs/130122/laurens-newcastle%E2%80%99s-transfer-targets-189887?
73 Paps // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:17 PM
Know its very unlikly but if gouffran comes and is better than remy, i will be at QPR at the end of the season giving the ‘v’s to fernandez as we watch them go down.
I live in hope
74 ramboreilly // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:18 PM
Very true roblee,the only pity about this is that the four deals were not done on the last day of the transfer window.How good would that have been on sky,watching it all unfold.
75 Beattie25 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:19 PM
M’bwia has to go for a medical, interviews, photos and then probably fly back to France to avoid journos before NUFC will announce it.
He’ll be at training on Thursday.
76 roblee7 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:19 PM
santonthenewmaldini – agree with all of that! i would like Fergie and R Taylor to stay. Think Amalfitano and few others might get more time. Have to say though, really not convinced with Vukic but I think if he left we’d get a decent fee, perhaps 2 mil or so as its well known of his potential
77 DanRo // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:19 PM
Nick 9 – its a good question.
You can’t count Sammy Ameobi, Ferguson, Abeid, Vuckic in the squad though as all under 19.
I’m sure someone will know the exact numbers.
78 NUFCarter // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:20 PM
Yo yo
We need that prolific striker I’m hoping our striking bussines won’t end with gouffran.
79 Carl92 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:20 PM
Hopefully we will stay up this season, because we are no where near out of the woods yet. Then next season I really do believe we can have a right go at the Premier League. I think being out of Europe next season will be a blessing in disguise. We will have a quality squad full of fresh players ready to play at there best ability every week. Maybe get into the top six again and then actually be ready for Europe next time.
80 DanRo // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:20 PM
21* rather than 19
81 roblee7 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:20 PM
ramboreilly – yes but we’d all of torn our hair out by then and we’d have no finger nails left
82 ronjohno // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:21 PM
If they are not put straight in then what is the point of getting them. They will have over a week to train together
Good players should just gel anyway.
83 cyprus // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:21 PM
Thrash Man utd? In which cup?
We still need to find 19 points before thinking of thrashing them:) but love your optimism K
84 Mund30 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:22 PM
@roblee7 ok my bad but i think alot will go out on loan i dont think we would get rid of Ferguson and we shouldnt get rid of Raylor the rest could do with a loan stint toughen them up.
We know now how important having good fringe players is and not relying on youth we have because they just dont cut it at this stage and it has hurt us bad this year.
85 nufcursed // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:22 PM
gouffran is not good enough!
van wolfswinkel would be a good buy…
i’m ashamed to be a newcastle supporter these days!
stop buying these french faggits
86 DanRo // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:23 PM
Saj Chowdhury made an excellent point citing Cabaye as the reason why many of these French players are coming to a struggling side.
87 cyprus // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:23 PM
All our fringe players are… fringe players for a reason.
88 Daley_Toon // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:26 PM
god, some negative people on here huh? give it a rest. we are on the verge of signing 4 players!
89 cyprus // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:26 PM
And two or three ‘first teamers’ should not be near our 11. Reality is, we have a poor squad. These days, a real dose of realism is needed.
Of course, it goes two ways: The table does lie and we proved that last year.
90 nick_9 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:27 PM
DanRo -
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3120730/Premier-League-25-man-squads.html
We have 22 by my count, Ba has left but Debuchy is in so I should still be 22. Gosling, amalfitano and Xisco are all on it who have had little impact so don’t really deserve to be in places are tight.
91 santonthenewmaldini // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:28 PM
ramboreilly
Don’t worry there will be some movement on the last day for the Toon that will be when we sign De Jong…….
92 liam1985nufc // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:29 PM
I can imagine the London loving media will be gutted if we get one on their beloved Saggy Chop f**kwit…particularly if we get Sissoko. They have been desperate for Arsenal etc to beat us to signings. Fingers crossed we get the deals done so it can stop their stirring.
93 geordie157 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:30 PM
Sissoko signing would be great, but is the deal to sign now or in the summer?
94 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:31 PM
Cursed…Do you care to elaborate that @84?
95 joeinthecheapseats // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:31 PM
Stop buying French players your mad our two best performers for a long time have been Cabaye n Ben Arfa.
6 mill for a French international defender or 12 mill plus for an English one is a no brainer.
Got to think this window is turning out quite well If we get one more centre forwards a Sissoko
96 roblee7 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:31 PM
i still think we need a really good winger – always been a fan of Aiden McGeady
97 DanRo // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:32 PM
Nick 9 – if anyone needs to be taken off the list I presume Xisco would be removed instanteously.
Good article for future reference btw.
98 Toon-Prodigy // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:33 PM
Mbwia, debuchy, gouffran, sissoko, haidera all in one window? And In january aswell?
I knew we had to act and get players in. I never lost faith in that. But it would really exceed my expectations if this is pulled off. Over the moon.
C’mon NUFC!
99 gonufc (up and Hatem) // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:33 PM
Kets – seriously hope we don’t go for Gomis!! He is clumsy and would be another excuse for hoofy hoofball.
100 SuperShearer // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:33 PM
IF we do pull off all these French signings I wonder how old Remy will be feeling about it. Sitting there with old floppy chops thinking “damn, I could have been chilling with that French club up north”
101 Toon1978 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:34 PM
Bloody hell…..happy days. Really hope we bring in Sissoko NOW lol.
102 nick_9 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:34 PM
Not to mentioned Ba was both in France too
103 nick_9 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:36 PM
Not to mentioned Ba was born in France too*
If we had a net of four players I will be massively surprised, I’ve been thinking 1 or 2 maximum.
104 burnzy // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:36 PM
come on get this lad in PLEASE
105 geordie157 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:37 PM
Being greedy if these lot sign, I’d still want another centre back and a striker
106 roblee7 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:37 PM
SuperSherarer – haha – perhaps we’ll get him for cheap in the summer when QPR go down, do a Demba Ba and activate his release clause that I am sure he will have. In fact, if its looking that way, Pardew could do a Redknapp to and tell the whole world about it if he has one! That would be a nice end
107 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:38 PM
Cursed…???
108 Beattie25 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:38 PM
I think we want to tie Sissoko to a pre contract in order o force Toulouse to lower their price further.
Ruthless.
109 dubzy // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:38 PM
Yanga-Mbiwa TEAM MATE……
Remy Cabella @ RemyCabella
Good luck to you in Newcastle! You’ll miss Captain
110 nufcursed // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:39 PM
@ibizatoon
van wolfswinkel is a great striker: technically gifted, strong, scores a lot…
gouffran is a slightly better than average bordeaux player, nothing special as he proved in the games in Euro League.
i just think we are looking foolish with all these french players come on! a couple, okay but right now we can put out an all french first team!!
i think the rules of country based players should be installed asap: at least 5 of the 11 should be players from the own country.
which true newcastle fan can identify himself with this team???
ben arfa
cabaye
debuchy
obertan
amalfitano
abeid
marveaux
gouffran
mbiwa
haidara
cissé (half french)
it’s too much imo
we’re even worse than arsenal right now ffs
111 Blaydon-Toon // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:40 PM
Roblee Mcgeady is shit … No end product Celtic must have rubbed their hands together to get the money he went for !
112 Pardews Parsnip Bonce // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:41 PM
@84 ah good old fashioned homophobic terms. you’re disgusting
113 gorgonzola ( former Pecorino former to gorgonzola) // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:41 PM
I think the fact that we have so many french players and ppl are overreacting to be honest….
I do feel I might be off the ball that Gouffran is NOT the BA replacement but he is VERY cheap ppl seem to forget that. A nice spice up but I still feel after we sign all of these lads IF we sign them we will need a CB and another ST
114 roblee7 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:42 PM
nufcursed – if we stay up i wouldnt care if they’re all french, japanese, german, anything, as long as they’re not a bunch of mackems
115 NUFCarter // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:42 PM
Nufc cursed
Next you will be mentioning the colour of their skin. I welcome thsmese players if it weren’t for our transfer policy we would probably be going for championship players like mackail-smith and graham would be able to show his great scouting skills in France. I don’t know how you can call them faggits. They got us to 5th last season and only with more French players will we improve.
116 Carl92 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:42 PM
People complain about us buying players from France, why? When have we ever been ripped off buying from france? Other teams are just naive for paying over the odds for average players in other leagues. Our business is awesome.
117 Sir Braveheart // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:43 PM
I know the instinct is for the fringe players to be sold if we get new faces in but we cant afford to do that. These new guys are in to help with squad depth. If we get rid of players now we still have the same problems.
Keep the fringe players and if we sell one in the summer, replace them immediately.
118 DanRo // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:43 PM
£20 million for Jordan Henderson or Stuart Downing.
possible £15million for the four players we’re strongly linked with.
No argument.
119 roblee7 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:43 PM
McGeady didnt look sh*t when he played for Celtic and looked good in champions league when I’ve seen him play! I like him anyway. just my opinion though
120 gorgonzola ( former Pecorino former to gorgonzola) // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:44 PM
Dan ro
exactly
121 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:44 PM
Cursed…It was more your last line that I was questioning or have I misunderstood what you meant?
You seem capable of making a point, as shown @ 109 which just makes your previous comment even more shameful (if your misspelled word was what I think it was). Forget being ashamed of Newcastle, I reckon Newcastle would be ashamed of you.
On to your point about having too many French players, in an ideal world, I completely agree. However, we are trying to build a decent squad on a low budget, much like Arsenal did. It will take some time, but when you look at the over inflated prices of English players it’s no wonder we’re buying French. Down the road we will get the balance right, for now let’s just be happy we’re getting in some decent players to take us forward, surely that’s the priority right now?
122 jammylambo // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:44 PM
julien laurens’ interview on talksport has just made my day , exciting few days ahead it would seem!
123 mattnufc // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:46 PM
Who cares if they’re French? Or would you rather watch Mike Willowtree, Gosling etc.
124 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:46 PM
Glad to see I’m not the only one that picked up on that. Outrageous and absolutely no place for it.
125 gorgonzola ( former Pecorino former to gorgonzola) // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:48 PM
if Colo goes which I believe he will….
who will be the next CB signing?
126 No Plain Saylor // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:48 PM
Gouffran will come in as a stop gap and do a solid job, till the summer, next season he will be a useful squad squad player, which is always good to have. Would still love us to grab an out an out striker to keep cisse on his toes. Cheeky £4M bid for Charlie Austin perhaps? I’ve heard his name banded about a lot, but never really wanted him here. Been watching him a lot lately, and he is the real deal. Be nice to close the window off signing a british player! And at 24 goals in 27 games this season, he. is. on. fire. :O
127 yo-yo // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:48 PM
Disagree Blaydon McGeady is much better than that.
Playing for a big money side so wouldn’t come cheap mind.
Not sure we need another winger – as Santon will prob be shifted upfield but we def need the 15 goal striker
128 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:49 PM
Lee Ryder ?@lee_ryder
“Told there is nothing in the Ricky van Wolfswinkel line doing the rounds, great name though”
Not sure whether to believe this or not really, if we were in for him would the club want Ryder to say we were?
129 Toon-Prodigy // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:49 PM
At least their all french and will gel. Rather this than have them scattered from all corners of the earth ; )
Plenty benefits here
130 No Plain Saylor // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:50 PM
gorgonzola,
Okore would be immense. Available now but his club would rather sell in the summer, £5m pricetag well doable.
131 boater // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:50 PM
NUFCursed – xenophobic and homophobic in one statement. wow.
The reality is – the fact we have an emerging French enclave of players is the only reason we can attract full internationals such as Debuchy, M’Biwa and Sissoko. They’re not coming for the weather, imminent trophies or pay day.. the fact we are hovering above the relegation places and even in with a shout of these players is remarkable.
132 NUFCarter // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:51 PM
Jammy Lambo
Do you mind putting up a link to that interview?
133 gorgonzola ( former Pecorino former to gorgonzola) // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:52 PM
No Plain Saylor
I see…. cause i cant see Mbiwa with freaking willo…. that will just be too much
134 TorqToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:52 PM
Not sure if this has already been said but I can see news outlets / SSN etc putting whole emphasis on our amazing transfer work on Yanga. But let’s not underestimate in ANY way how massive the signings of Massadio Haidara and Moussa Sissoko is.
2 players with huge talent and even more potential to be world class. I know ‘potential’ often doesn’t get fulfilled – but having worked in the French league for a long time – I truly believe they will be branded another ‘Carr gem’!
Personally I hope people DO underestimate these boys as well as Gouffran (although he is slightly more ‘known’) so we can shock the league in a positive manner!
135 nick_9 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:52 PM
Who gives a damn about nationality? I would like passionate English players or even Geordies in the squad but thy are few and far between, costly and get snapped up quickly by the bigger clubs. I would rather sign three of four French lads than one young English winger from crystal palace who has done naff all for the same price.
Sit brave heart – it all depends on whether we can sign new players and keep these fringe players in the 25 man limit for players over 21 years old. At the minute we have 22 in the squad and that includes plays like amalf, Xisco, 3 gk’s and Gosling so it shows we have a poor squad but room for some new recruits.
136 fray bentos // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:52 PM
I don’t mind all these french footballers as long as the tactic is to make us a club that produces its own local talent, otherwise whats the point in supporting your local club if nothing about it represents the region apart from the fans who sit next to you at the game
137 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:53 PM
Lamine Koné
(Him and M’biwa in central defense)
…no one will bypass that lol
138 Pardews Parsnip Bonce // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:53 PM
@cursedyou have genuinely annoyed me
139 bzak12 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:54 PM
No sign of SMB tonite.
If these signings come off its well done to MA for taking over reigns from Lambarse.Plus if he wants someone to kick Lambarse out of toon put me at the front of the queueHWTL
140 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:54 PM
ppB & Ibiza…good call mates! (I am 100% behind you)
141 John Tudor // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:54 PM
http://www.talksport.co.uk/radio/hawksbee-and-jacobs/130122/laurens-newcastle%E2%80%99s-transfer-targets-189887?
142 nick_9 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:54 PM
Gorgonzola I personally believe mbiwa is a replacement for colo either now or in the summer and our next cb will be a bit more risky. Mirin is a player we were strongly linked with, as was Douglas.
143 yo-yo // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:55 PM
I love European players at the Toon. Don’t care what colour, what nationality, the Toon is a world team.
On this blog there must be 20-30 nationalities.
I pove it that NUFC has world appeal.
If you had a 5 man quota they’d have to be English not Scots, Welsh or Irish as they all have their own national FAs
Stupid idea
144 Toon1978 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:56 PM
TorqToon
Is there a good chance that we will get Sissoko in this window?
145 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:57 PM
Torq…do you know what’s the update on M’biwa?
146 eaststandgeordie1982 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:57 PM
Anyone else think colo should not be captain since he wants to leave doesnt really put him in a mindset to lead the lads out when he doesnt want to be here?????
Cabaye is the best choice and i think it will make him even better.
147 boater // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:57 PM
Gouffran makes sense in the short-term. He’s mobile, fast and carries a goal threat- plus bang in form now unlike Remy.
This season is all about digging in and surviving now – nowt else matters – couple of goals here and there from incomers would be huge – Ba’s true heir apparent can be sourced when we are a premier league team in the summer looking to attack the right end of the league again.
148 NUFCarter // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:57 PM
The thing is we are signing lots of French players but it’s not like we haven’t got a youth squad full of English players. adam Campbell and jj hooper (great name btw) will be class in years to come and that Michael Richardson was ment to be good – dont know what happened to him? Let alone tavernier, streete, Alnwick and dummet.
149 BigKirky // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:57 PM
Mick Lowes is going to be on Radio Newcastle just after 6pm. I can’t listen after 6pm unfortunately, so if he’s got any more updates, will someone please write some of his quotes on here for everyone like I did last time? Ta.
150 proudtobageordie // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:57 PM
Dont fans on here have very short memories. Sat sun most people on here wanted pards and Ashley dead to be precise. Now they are best thing since sliced bread with 4 potential signings after you we’re all saying we would sign no one mmmmmmm PMSL
151 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:58 PM
Jesper…Not sure what shocks me more, that someone would think that way or the fact they would post it on here? We’ve seen some ignorant people on this blog, but seriously, get with the times.
152 Beattie25 // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:59 PM
KOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
153 jammylambo // Jan 22, 2013 at 5:59 PM
@nufccarter , sorry didnt wanna post as it was posted earlier in the thread and feared the wrath of double posting. tudor has put it up @140
its an enjoyable listen thats for sure !
-cursed
if your so agaisnt our team , how about making a nice ol list of all english players that you can make a first 11 out of for the same price.. and im sure everyone here will tell you whther theyd rather have your team or the current squad we have.
154 roblee7 // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:00 PM
yo-yo – thank god ,hate it when people do that – ‘he’s sh*t’ makes you think yer mad for thinking someone’s decent – so im not alone in thinking McGeadys a decent wingers
he’s pretty quick is he not? we used to have loads of scottish players, am i right in thinking Kevin Gallagher was the last one? Or Stephen Glass? Or one of the Caldwells? Dont think we have any at the mo, perhaps McGeady isnt such a bad shout 
155 John Tudor // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:00 PM
but are the in the shirts yet any way im not carried away along with others on here who feel pardew is still on a tightrope at least ashley has took matters in his own hands and we shall see if he sinks or swims
156 John Tudor // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:01 PM
any way off topic prepare for news of chemical leak from france hitting the uk some numpties will put 2+2 together
157 NUFCarter // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:01 PM
We are one of the most recognisable clubs in the world. Because of many factors including the high amount of French players.
158 DanRo // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:01 PM
Sammy Ameobi just made me LOL
Samuel Ameobi ?@Sammy_Ameobi
Need to brush up on my French because this is just getting ridiculous lol
159 mattnufc // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:02 PM
Will do BillKirky.
Glad to see the xenophobia is low
160 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:03 PM
DanRo….I think he might need to brush up on his football if he wants any games more to the point
161 doylo // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:03 PM
Jammylambo- I also heard the interview on talk sport! And the French correspondent.had nothing but good things to say about all four players. Also saying he thinks we will get them all over the line. Lets hope so!! This news cheered me up no end how at the lads!!
162 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:03 PM
Ibiza…I hope it was a case of not thinking before speaking!
…I have a hard time understanding – just like you – if anyone can think like that in these times (you cannot be that ignorant…or can you?)
*some people just use foul language (I hope that’s the case here)
163 fray bentos // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:04 PM
Without sounding like a grumpy old fart, i do disagree with wanting a team full of french players as a long term option, although i don’t mind it in the short term to get us to a certain level when we can spend the money on good enlish talent
Many of these foreign players hold very little loyality to your club and will just move in a heartbeat, as it stands we don’t have many players who have been here long and there is a revolving door process at the club like it is at many other clubs
Lets hope our last geordies don’t get squeezed out of the club
164 John Tudor // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:04 PM
here we go
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/26211f9c-64af-11e2-934b-00144feab49a.html
165 toonarmydownsouth // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:04 PM
DanRo
Needs to fcuking brush up on being a footballer first
166 gorgonzola ( former Pecorino former to gorgonzola) // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:06 PM
here we go
http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/o-jogo-newcastle-turn-their-attentions-to-sporting-lisbon-striker-ricky-van-wolfswinkel/?
167 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:06 PM
*Just a thought here
…maybe we should sign a French coach or two (seriously…I mean we can field an entire French team here lol)
168 John Tudor // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:07 PM
said ages ago houllier to help pardew maybe
169 NUFCarter // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:07 PM
I’m still not sure on the Pardew out he had a great season last year but other than that he didn’t do great at Southampton, charlton or west ham either and this season is a poor showing but I’m still on the fence. Let’s just wait till the end of the window and look at the results from villa and Chelsea.
170 TorqToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:08 PM
Toon1978 – I think so yes. Would stick my was on the line and say we will defo get him this window – but you never know what will happen. I do believe the we HAVE entered into a pre-contract with him, to a) stop anybody trying to poach him, and b) to give us the upper hand on bargaining a fee now. They want to get some money out of this. So don’t be surprised to see him this window.
Jesp – I have been biting my tongue as I hear about an hour ago that he passed medical with flying colours and everything is complete. But I always like to wait for official confirmation. They just seem to be taking their time – due to, imo, wanting to announce him and Haidara together. Wouldn’t be surprised if its tomorrow the announcement.
Proud – Nice to see you back on here mate! How things change with a few signings hey?
171 nick_9 // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:08 PM
John Tudor – that was an interesting interview to listen to. The French guy seemed very optimistic about the French lads we are looking at and also on Ben Arfa.
Proud – leave it out. We had just fcuking lost on Saturday from a winning position against that dross from down south who were yet to win away. Any wonder it was downbeat then and upbeat on a day when were close to three new players? If Ashley is prepared to splash out then it shows he does give a damn about our survival. Pardew still made those subs and went defensive at half time
172 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:08 PM
tads…Get your own responses mate.
173 jammylambo // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:08 PM
@danro
i saw that , could help myself and replied with “Voulez vous coucher avec moi, c’est soire”
174 croftus5678 // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:08 PM
all this ba replacement makes me laugh tbh as everyone was screaming that ba was greedy and could not play with cisse so why would we want a player like that again ?
gouffron sounds great to me in the long term aswell as the short term he’s just different to everything we have got he can play on the wing or upfront but what do we judge his goals on ? was they played as a winger / as a forward or both either way i dont think its too bad considering his return is 10/22 and cisse aint doing that great atm i see pards trying to get gouffron to compliment cisse and in return cisse will compliment gouffron so hopefully they will both score more goals than they are atm.
175 Toon-Barmy // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:10 PM
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/newcastle-targets-mapou-yanga-mbiwa-yoan-1549611
176 nufcursed // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:11 PM
@ ibizatoon concerning post 120
i have to admit i really like the way you discuss things!
i agree that my comment sounded homophobic or whatever but that was just to invoke a reaction which it clearly did:)
and i also agree that maybe this is the best way to get players in at a fair price but i just don’t like to seams teams play too many ‘foreign’ (with no disrespect) players.
i think a team that plays in a city should be a symbol for that city and when there are 11 players out there with almost no english players, it’s go nothing to do anymore with newcastle or england. it’s all about money now and that’s a pity.
i have more appreciation right now for a team like norwich and hughton. lots of english players (and yeah they may even be coloured that’s not my anger as some of you thought) and playing decent honest passing football.
if you look at our team, sometimes i wonder if they even care they play for newcastle!
that’s all i was trying to say but this is the reality and i have to accept that with discontent
177 Pardews Parsnip Bonce // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:11 PM
@danro he should probably brush up on his football first
178 toonarmydownsouth // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:11 PM
Eaststand
Yup theres no way coloccini should still be wearing the armband if he wants out as much as is being said
179 MrMojoRisin76 // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:11 PM
NUFCarter It doesn’t matter what he has done in the past it’s what he has done with us,5th last year,had a terrible time with injuries and such,do you think we’d be in this position if we’d i have signed these in the summer?,i don’t.I think this is MA’s way of admitting he was wrong..
180 nick_9 // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:12 PM
Fray – if Taylor had stayed fit I think he would have been a started all season. I don’t think it’s a case of not wanting English players but more a case of where the value is. If we can get these four French lads in for 12m it’s strengthens us massively for the same Price Liverpool paid for Sturridge and Man U are paying for Zaha. I think Campbell may come good for us and I believe bigi is half English? And he doesn’t look out of place. I guess it’s about spotting the English talent before they get overhyped. Jordan Rhodes is a British lad I wanted but Blackburn paid 8m for him didn’t they? Even though he was a league 1 player. We can afford that and it’s poor value.
181 Toon1978 // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:12 PM
TorqToon
Thanks mate. Hopefully this window for Sissoko then.
182 proudtobageordie // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:13 PM
Torq
Never been away mate. Got my fingers burnt over remy so kept quiet on transfers. But we did know about mbiwa
last weekend and I think we spoke about it if I’m right. Just been sitting on the fence watching all negative posts about no more signings after the shambles on sat. How have you been anyways mate
183 croftus5678 // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:13 PM
@175
we still have saylor and cambell and er “cough ranger”
184 Pardews Parsnip Bonce // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:13 PM
damn im slow
185 John Tudor // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:14 PM
thank you nick-9 i am still of the belief it may be too late, i hope im wrong and will hold more than my hands up.the blog was for opinions i offered one liners, others on here often do. some today slating ed but were they getting pelters ha not as much as i got over the past week so.
186 eaststandgeordie1982 // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:15 PM
Tads
Its just seems wrong having him lead the team now
187 toonarmydownsouth // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:15 PM
Ibiza
Dont make me get belfast on you!!
188 geordie1892 // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:15 PM
Gouffran is lovenkrands replacement imo. We still need to replace best and Ba then were sorted. Gouffran, Graham and RVW nd we’d be sorted.
Whats that? Yes, of course I know it’s not going to happen. I can dream cant I
189 catchy in norway // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:16 PM
who thinks pardew can get these all working??
from what i can see i think we are getting in quality,, lets see how fast they fall
i have no faith in pardew,,
190 Pardews Parsnip Bonce // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:16 PM
@proud who’s remy?
191 toonarmydownsouth // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:16 PM
Ppb
192 proudtobageordie // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:18 PM
Nick9
Look mate I don’t disagree with anything you said just people are very quick to turn when things don’t go our way. Stick by your religion through the bad times as well as the good is all I am saying
193 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:18 PM
PPB…You’re at it too? Come on you two, making yourselves look silly….even more so than normal
Tads…Oh no, not Belfast! What will I do? *Yawn*
194 proudtobageordie // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:19 PM
Pub
Exactly mate
195 gorgonzola ( former Pecorino former to gorgonzola) // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:19 PM
from that article
“The reason we aren’t doing it is because of the managers mentality in my eyes. He is so afraid of losing to teams like Norwich and Reading that he suffocates our players from playing their natural game. He insists on trying not to lose so much that he totally avoids the fact that we need to win. But when we go to Old Trafford and The Emirates he decides well we will probably lose anyway so lets just go for it. He needs to sort himself out and say to his players to go for it against the lower teams. If he did then we would win more than we lost.”
100% 10000% correct…
Could not have said it better….for me as of next year if we survive is
Pardew Out
196 Toon1978 // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:19 PM
Mick Lowes saying Mbiwa is a TOP quality signing and there is an outside chance there will be an official announcement tonight. Also the usual about Sissoko being left out for his game and he could well sign in this window.
197 Pardews Parsnip Bonce // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:20 PM
@catchy you really are a glass half empty guy aren’t you. lol
198 John Tudor // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:20 PM
an approach if i was ashley would have been to talk of my plans ensure that early in the window i had re-inforcements in place and pardew would have been given an ultimatum to sort it out and by christ llambsarese would have been out on it and a football man in
199 toonarmydownsouth // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:20 PM
Catchy
Today is a good day dont be a bring down
Narc
200 Zero // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:20 PM
Well if we get these lads in though the door then pards has no excuses, so we should start winning again… lets hope so, i may restore faith in pards if he can get these lads to play at the full potential.
Any news on the AJax captain?
201 Spreadthetoon // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:22 PM
Mick Lowes – Radio Newcastle this evening
1. Mapou Yanga-Mbwia – maybe outside chance that this deal could be concluded but reluctant to say out right cos’ of Remy experience. One tfr that leaps out for Mick Lowes, great credentials of the same mold as Cabaye, doesn’t get booked, doesn’t get injured – looks like the real deal! Nearest deal so far – Lowes keeps banging on about how good Mbwia is…………deals done cos’ of aggressive board.
2. Moussa Sissoko – another one who excites you, ticks all the boxes, age , price, france int’l, 23 yellows in 164 games considerably better than Tiote! Left out of Toulouse match tomorrow.
3. Massadio Haidara – not played a lot of games – young / age/ just broken into Nancy side so he has been eased in over there – Lowes confirms he is quality.
4. Yoan Gouffran – he is important, we have not seen the best of him from Europa, scored 12 this season, not prolific but definitely a talent
Colo – discussions yesterday were not particularly helpful for any of the parties, continues to rumble on, causes ruptions, NUFC want some form of commitment from Colo, but Colo has personal issues.
AP stressing importance of competition for places. Very bullish and very confident that they;ll get 2/3 of these over the line…….so Lowes does not know anything more than we know already….sounds positive.
202 John Tudor // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:22 PM
quinn was chairman @ blunderland im sure shearer would make a better mans job than llambsarse
203 TorqToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:22 PM
Proud – Oh I see. Thought I’d not seen you much that’s all. Yes we did speak about it mate and its nice to see that the people we both talk too share the same, reliable information.
Fingers burnt – I wouldn’t necessarily say so, it’s just announcing things as a ‘done deal’ is so tempting and had Remy not have gone chasing pure profit you would’ve been spot on. I too had heard that Remy was a ‘sure thing’ – but it seems money changes everything! Anyway enough of that bloke – onto bigger better things!
204 Zero // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:23 PM
not totally sold on Gouffran yet, havnt seen enough of the lad to make a fair assement but i heard we are looking at a 3mill transfer fee :/ would guidetti not be a better buy?
205 NUFCarter // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:23 PM
Times are changing lets bring back the good of last season to follow through to the next!
206 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:23 PM
Nufcursed…I’m really not sure why you would want to invoke a reaction from a comment like that or why you would find that something to smile about to be completely honest.
Let’s leave it at that and stick to football in the future.
207 toonarmydownsouth // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:24 PM
Sooooo basically ashley and pardew cut lamears3 out of the transfer buisness and next thing you know we potentially have four players through the door in one day (reported
)
Hmmmm
208 Pardews Parsnip Bonce // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:25 PM
@ibiza don’t worry mate i just had enough of embarrassing you
209 TorqToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:25 PM
Spread – Aggressive board movement gives way too much credit to Lambias. People hate on Ashley a plenty on here – but he’s done this business this past few days.
210 Edmond // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:25 PM
SS Deadline day reporting we have made bid for Van Wolfswinkle but Sporting want 10 Mil..
211 nick_9 // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:25 PM
Proud – football is like that though, if we had two more wins during the last 14 games the league table wouldn’t look nowhere near as bad. as you know speculation about Remy and other signings along with defeats and bad performances just adds to the frustration. The speculation about signings is a ray of hope for many fans after a truly dire season so far, the next week or so could dictate our season because let’s face it we have had little to shout about so far. For me of Ashley signs four players this window for the first team it shows he gives a damn, the season is still a write off though but avoidin relegation will be seen as a success now.
212 TorqToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:25 PM
TADS – Pretty much spot on mate!
Although they will OF COURSE deny this…!
213 toonarmydownsouth // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:26 PM
Zero
Remember its in euro’s mate not pounds, that always seems to get lost in translation!!
214 northernirishtoon // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:27 PM
http://www.toonbano.com/2013/01/newcastle-need-organisation-in-defence.html?m=1
Good read lads.
Interesting
215 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:27 PM
catchy….We started a chat earlier. Did you think the first half against Reading was equal or better to our better performances of last season?
216 TorqToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:27 PM
Edmond – Pinch of salt re him mate. Think, if it is in fact true, it still early days for a bid etc. But you never know…
217 TorqToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:28 PM
Zero – you are looking at more like €2mil max.
218 89Norcal // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:28 PM
northernirishtoon
you did NOT just repost that article…lol. It is absolute shit.
219 Zero // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:28 PM
TADS forgot about that sorry, makes it a little more reasonable, it seems like we are buying depth players in Gouff and Haid which is good still need to look at a out and out striker to help Cisse or a forward thinking midfielder like de jong
220 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:28 PM
PPB….Awww, thanks buddy x
221 Beattie25 // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:29 PM
Dont ask me why but I love this clip of M’bwia:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShM0ylTi23c
222 BelfastMagpie // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:29 PM
Stop talking behind my back Ibiza. I’ve got eyes and ears everywhere.
223 Pardews Parsnip Bonce // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:29 PM
@zero gouffran is an experienced guy at 26 and we are getting him for a fraction of his value. guidetti hasn’t proven much either and would cost more
224 Spreadthetoon // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:29 PM
Torq
Agreed just the words of Mick Lowes, so I guess he has to tow the line, he’s hardly gonna bite the hand that feed him eh?! LOL Yeah don’t think DL is of any use, perhaps business acumen but people skills, negotiations, sadly he brings nothing to the club. I was posting yesterday that we should have a director of football…….someone who is well respected by the club and preferably a former player. An ambassador and someone who could open doors….such as Nobby Solano.
225 89Norcal // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:29 PM
Is Llambiarse still MA’s bubble path partner? Why does that clown still have a job?
226 gorgonzola ( former Pecorino former to gorgonzola) // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:30 PM
i am keen to see what happens with a CF, Wolfswinkle
I think we need some genuine pave up there…
227 cheddar // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:30 PM
Will there be enough room on the banner for all these new players?
228 toonarmydownsouth // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:30 PM
Torq
Genuinly think the best bit of buisness we could do is fcuk lamears3 off out of it
The blokes a vile little tosser, here plenty of people who have had dealings with ashley say how passionate he is about his buisness and nufc, seems to me the common stumbling block is the evil barn owl
229 gorgonzola ( former Pecorino former to gorgonzola) // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:31 PM
http://www.thefootballnetwork.net/main/s70/st180849.htm?
230 MrMojoRisin76 // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:31 PM
Holy sh1t,just had a thought,if we get these deals done in the next few day’s i’ll be able to watch SSN transfer deadline day without feeling the urge to smash the telly into tiny pieces every 5 minutes.Maybe i should get some therapy.
231 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:31 PM
Sorry, read the first three paragraphs on toonboring’s article and had to stop. What a condescending [insert word here]!
232 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:32 PM
I can see Mike Lowery is back
lol
233 TorqToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:32 PM
Spread – It wasn’t a dig mate. I know it’s what ‘needed to be said’ by Lowes which you can understand.
Nobby as club ambassador would be a hell of a shout. He’s the closest thing to a geordie, Peru has ever seen!
234 Burkey16 // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:32 PM
Beattie- whats he saying in that clip?
235 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:32 PM
Belfast…I haven’t said anything I wouldn’t say to your face…you t*ss*r
236 TorqToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:33 PM
Mojo – I had that exact same thought earlier today!
237 PontiusLee // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:33 PM
gouffran looks alright. but i would love to have wilfried bony, gary hooper, or van wolfswinkel.
and with haidara in maybe we can finally convert santon into a left midfielder, even a winger?
kid has been consistently good this season, wouldnt want to see him go.
and that way we can finally drop jonas… disliked his style of play since the moment i watched him…
238 gorgonzola ( former Pecorino former to gorgonzola) // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:33 PM
MrMojoRisin76
HAHAHAHAHAHAAH love your comment mate I feel ya..
239 Edmond // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:34 PM
Whenever we are showing interest in a player I heard of I always go check them up on fifa, Gouffrans a 77 not bad
240 proudtobageordie // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:34 PM
Nick9
Believe me when we get beat my wife and 4bairns keep a wide berth. They won’t even speak to me till the following day. As you said our survival will be classed as a success now.
241 BelfastMagpie // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:34 PM
Who’s toonboring ? nice name
242 roblee7 // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:35 PM
siem de jong would be best for me, perhaps Anita and Krul could have a word?
seriously though, look where having Cabaye, Ben Arfa etc has got us! you never know
243 Zero // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:35 PM
If we were to ”convert” santon to a left winger, would we not be better just selling him to AC and buying a decent LW for the 15 mill we want for him??
244 nick_9 // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:35 PM
MrMojo – it would be nice to not be glued to the tv until the window closes on deadline day (or an hour after in desperation). Hoping for no mate exits this year and perhaps a surprise incoming player if we haven’t signed half the French team already
245 Zero // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:35 PM
is it true siem de jong is luuk de jongs bro and they are both very unsettled at their clubs now?
246 toonarmydownsouth // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:36 PM
Zero
Completly agree mate would still love to see an out and out CF to push cisse, i do see gouffran as a squad player, maybe doing him a discredit time will tell
northeririshtoon
Sorry mate completly disagree, nothing toonbano says is even remotley intresting
Belfast
My hero! Get him belfast ibiza’s been talkin smack all day
247 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:36 PM
Belfast….Bano
And sorry to be a downer, but I must remind you that on deadline day we will all be sh*tt*ng ourselves hoping that no one is sold
248 roblee7 // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:37 PM
zero – yes, apparently thats true about both and yes they are brothers…imagine if we got both and the 4 french guts, that would be some window alright!
249 TorqToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:38 PM
Zero – do you really not rate Santon that high? He will be twice that value to 2 years time mate! He has everything it takes to be world class. Especially playing on a wing and alleviating his defensive duties somewhat.
250 roblee7 // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:38 PM
*guys – lol
251 Spreadthetoon // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:38 PM
Torq
Agreed, an you’re all good fella, no problemo. I think MA will probably review things. Possibly keep Dekka on but not involve him with any negotiations/ dealings etc. Like I say a director of football that is synchronized with the Graham Carr and the manager is probably the best way fwd. DL does not promote the club or himself…..he’s apparently not a pleasant person and should not be involved with prominent affairs. I see him more like a senior clerical staff of accountant, CEO….no way.
252 nick_9 // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:38 PM
Proud – didn’t you say you sponsored santon one game? How did the and pan out result wise? Obviously if was a nice experience for your kids but did you feel excluded from the atmosphere or was it just like having a sofa in the stand with a buffet?
253 Pardews Parsnip Bonce // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:38 PM
@proud the first words i saw in that comment were “beat my wife”
i thought that’s a bad raection to football.
@zero cos Milan ain’t bi15m for a start
254 toonarmydownsouth // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:39 PM
Seim de jong would be a fcuking immense signing think we might be getting carried away like!
255 Sazzer // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:39 PM
#Gouffran Update: Fee only thing agreed. €1.5m plus add ons of another €1m. Will arrive at #NUFC on Thur for personal terms and medical.
256 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:40 PM
Tads…When will the embarrassment stop? Belfast your hero? Ha ha ha ha ha *wipes a tear from his eye* Ha ha ha ha ha *falls off chair* ha ha ha ha ha *picks himself up and re-reads comment* ha ha ha ha…I think you get the picture.
However, I would like to see Belfast serenade you with a version of Hero.
“I can kiss away your pain”
Oh how I love this blog.
257 Big Pappa Cissé // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:40 PM
@ Proud
I am like that m8. When that final whistle blows and we have won it is one of the best feelings in the world and I am in good mood for the rest of the weekend no matter what happens. But when we lose I turn in to the Black & White Hulk and start punching sofa cushions or slamming doors
.
258 Zero // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:40 PM
Personally id rarther see santon stay in defense and ‘learn’ when its safe to push on (abit like debs in the french squad), i do rate him very highly hes a unpolished gem and just needs some fine adjustments to be a truely world class player
259 northernirishtoon // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:41 PM
89noral I think it’s an interesting read
Certainly offers a different perspective lol
I think we all agree that Pardews tactical prowess has left a lot to be desired this season.
Hopefully with these new signings we will see a more attacking and aggressive approach
Here’s hoping
260 Sazzer // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:41 PM
Remy #Cabella: ‘Good luck you at Newcastle, you will be missed Captain!’ #MHSC #NUFC #MBiwa
https://twitter.com/GFN_France
I hope we will get Cabella someday in future. He seem to be nice lad as well as footballer.
261 toonarmydownsouth // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:41 PM
Any word on colo yet?
He’s starting to p1ss me off like tbh
262 Sazzer // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:42 PM
REJECTED: We understand that Djamel #Bakar has rejected an offer from #SaintEtienne after #Nancy and #ASSE agreed a €400k fee.
If they sign him will they let PEA go on deadline day?
263 Zero // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:43 PM
wasnt there an article saying seim de jong had issued a come get me plea after the toon expressed an intrest, on the same day his agent said ‘hes happy, but you never know in football’ then 6 hours later said ‘he would like to move’ or words to that effect?
they recon about 9 mill would get him which would be a bargin considering his less talented bro was valued at 11 mill
264 Edmond // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:43 PM
How much would it cost to get both Siem and Luuk de jong in summer? Woukd be a right force
265 NUFCarter // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:44 PM
It looks like we are the only team that are busy in this transfer window atm qpr and west ham we’re interested in slot of targets but they’ve seemed to of quieted down a bit now. I’d say most teams in the prem need to strengthen
266 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:44 PM
Edmond…But would they be any better than our current brother duo?
267 proudtobageordie // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:44 PM
Nick9
It was Swansea and got beat 2 1. No atmosphere at all. But very good experience. Barns were mascots and my boy went out with ba it was the best day of his life,and my daughter went out with s ameobi
268 sula // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:45 PM
I really hope Pardew doesnt f…k up anymore. Pardew hopefully should have some much needed new blood in the team for the villa game. Which is now a must win game and if you still think we can lose that game and get away with it you just need to see our fixture list and see which games are coming next. AP needs to get his back 4 in order. All week thats all i would do work with the defense cause they simply cannot defend and at this level is just ridiculous. With all these signings surely pardew cannot come out now and blame injuries or needing new players cause it just wont fly with the fans any longer. And for heavens sake Pardew dont make any stupid substitutions and then after the game realise you f…kd up get your shit together cause i for one just have had enough of your pathetic tactics and having new players doesnt mean things will change unless the manager plays to their qualities so do that AP have some balls and play some football and be more attacking minded and not put a defender on after scoring a goal what the f…k is that all about.
269 Spreadthetoon // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:45 PM
TADS
see me post @ 200 from Radio Newcastle – I typed a bit of what was mentioned about Colo
270 BelfastMagpie // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:45 PM
I’ve read his blog before. Seems very angry. haha
Belfast’s advice »» Needs a girlfriend.
One who wants humped, at least four times a day.
271 Sazzer // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:45 PM
Somebody probably already posted this but Haidara confirmation from Nancy.
http://www.asnl.net/102/asnl_24_24/actualites/fiche/5124
272 Zero // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:46 PM
Ibiza which bro duo, since cabs and debs is a total bromance lol but yeah both of them are worth 5 sholas and sammys
273 MrMojoRisin76 // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:46 PM
I’ve been posting on this blog for a couple of years now on and off,don’t post all the time,could somebody,for the love of god,pass on the sacred knowledge of the smiley face to me,i like a joke and sometimes my humour is dry so i need a smiley face sometimes to let people know i’m joking,i have tried holding shift with the letters,even the numbers,cannot find the little sh1t.I even thought about actually typing the words “smiley face” after my sentence but that was a bit weird tbh.Any help would be grateful.
274 89Norcal // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:46 PM
northernirishtoon
Sure I’m in the neutrality wagon on Pardew myself right now, just seems like Bano is using that as a forum to spout negativity. Plus lots of spelling errors.
btw if Pardew doesn’t correct this new short distance hoofball we’ve been playing (great build up, but booting it right before the final 3rd) I will have officially lost faith in him. Guy is a little too desperate in his tactics right now.
275 Pardews Parsnip Bonce // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:46 PM
@Edmund £16m minimum id think. probably closer to 20
276 ONLINE GUY // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:47 PM
THIS SOUNDS LIKE GREAT NEWS LAD’S
ITs Official on the Montpellier FC football official site
Yanga-Mbiwa has now left the club. official!
277 niafron // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:47 PM
Bonsoir messieurs.
OK, i hear your questions, fire at will!
(And i hope all of you had already found a good french teacher!)
278 BelfastMagpie // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:47 PM
Anybody read indians blog ? Bet you it’s a good laugh. lol
279 proudtobageordie // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:47 PM
Pub
I think it would be the other way round. Have you seen the size of my wife? Frightening lol
280 Sazzer // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:47 PM
Francois Piraux ?@F8Piraux
Châteauroux striker Claudio Beavue will sign to Bastia today.
Thauvin on his way?
281 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:48 PM
Dr. Belfast has spoken….think he would benefit from stepping out of the house for starters…perhaps buy a stress ball or something?
282 northernirishtoon // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:48 PM
Do u go over to many games Belfast. Always trying to find cheaper ways to go over
283 Zero // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:48 PM
well seim is going to be 9-11mill and then since luuk only just transfered for 12 mill then anywhere between 21-23 mill for them both, but we would never sign htem both…its not like we are chelsea with the hazard bros
284 mattnufc // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:48 PM
Wow mascots, nice ones.
285 toonarmydownsouth // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:48 PM
Ibiza
The bitter words of a jealous jealous man!!!
Proud
Great for your son, your poor daughter must of been gutted
286 Spreadthetoon // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:48 PM
Siem de Yong is either England/Germany bound nxt window apparently. Reckon we might be able to prise him out
287 yo-yo // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:48 PM
Story is that Hooper has turned down Celtic’s “final” offer of a new contract. Norwich had £5m turned down.
He’s scored 20 goals this season so far.
Reckon he’s worth £6-8m. Not sure if we want him as No2 striker but he’d be great No3
288 Beattie25 // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:49 PM
Niafron
Moussa Sissoko?!
I cannot believe we will get him, what do you think?
289 gorgonzola ( former Pecorino former to gorgonzola) // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:49 PM
if this then that to me Pardew has benn found out. He is pulling a Jonas after signing a long term deal and he has sunk in. His subs and his tactics are for all to see weak but will Ash realise this. After the transfer window closes we will hopefully have our reinforcements.
Then he will have nowhere to hide….
290 pizzicatochan // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:49 PM
For Gouffran, we don’t actually need him to be another Ba. We need a LF/RF. Well, Obertan played with Gouffran when he was in Bordeaux. True or False?
291 MrMojoRisin76 // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:49 PM
Niafron What are the best eggs to use for a souffle?
292 NUFCarter // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:49 PM
Mr mojo it’s : then )
293 Edmond // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:49 PM
@Ibiza no don’t be stupid,Promising news just in from a source in Azerbijan, heard theres a huge breeding operation going on behind the scenes, Nufc are breeding Ameobi’s and by 2028 we should have a full Ameobi starting 11
294 yo-yo // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:50 PM
online
good to see you back…. rust never sleeps !
295 Pardews Parsnip Bonce // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:50 PM
@mojo colon bracket hope that helps “smiley face”
296 Magpies-till-d3ath // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:50 PM
When Gouffran played against us in the Europa League, he tore our defence to shreads! Mind you it was Perch and Willo!;)
297 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:50 PM
Belfast….Actually a few of the articles I read of Indians weren’t half bad. The lad just has a major bug up his backside about Shola and coming first on the blog
Proud…Who is “pub”? Not talking to yourself are you?
298 MrMojoRisin76 // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:51 PM
;]
299 Zero // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:51 PM
Which Sissoko are we in for, yahoo transfer window live stated we were in for Momo sissoko from PSG?
300 Sazzer // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:51 PM
FFW ?@FrenchFtWeekly
At what point do we add Newcastle to the list of Ligue 1 clubs on our site? #nufc
301 MrMojoRisin76 // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:51 PM
I don’t think that worked.
302 pizzicatochan // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:52 PM
So what do you think Niafron? 4 French players coming at once this month, with HBA, Cabaye and Marveaux already here. Can’t tell how the 4 are playing, so your assessment would be nice.
303 mattnufc // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:52 PM
Niafron,
What do you think of Gouffran?
Striker or winger?
Back-up player of starting eleven player?
Merci!
304 proudtobageordie // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:52 PM
Tads
Believe it or not she likes him ever since we done the match ball sponsor v west brom as he presented the official match ball to me post match. I was gutted that day lol
305 northernirishtoon // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:52 PM
I was neutral norcal until I witnessed that debacle on Saturday.
It wasn’t who he took off (which was crazy to say the least) but who he put on!
I hope I stand to be corrected but I don’t think he the tactical prowess of a wet mop.
It’s a shame too cos if we sign the players we have been linked with today I’d say we will have the strongest squad we have had in a very long time
306 TorqToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:53 PM
Yoan Gouffran is flying out tomorrow evening and will complete his deal on Thursday.
Heard whisperings the although signings will be announced sooner (wed probably) there may be a press conference called for Thursday. Just wander how many player we will be unveiling??
Mbiwa
Sissoko
Haidara
Gouffran
Siem De Jong ???? Ok maybe too far…!
307 Zero // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:53 PM
I think we should join ligue 1 at least we’d win it lol nah but seriously at what point do we offically become a training ground for the french national team…. surely we should get some funding from them
308 ONLINE GUY // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:53 PM
Yo YO ..You got me !
309 Magpies-till-d3ath // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:53 PM
I think you’re gonna need a bigger banner Ed!
310 NUFCarter // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:53 PM
: then ) together your close
311 pizzicatochan // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:53 PM
Magpies-till-d3ath, almost forgot that.
312 TorqToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:53 PM
Zero – Moussa Sissoko
313 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:53 PM
Tads…You just get me
Edmond…Easy now, we’re just getting the blog in to their happy place.
All together now “om…om…om” or should that be “am…am….am….ameobi!”?
314 toonarmydownsouth // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:54 PM
Spread
Oh right not really the conclusive news we were promised eh!!
MrMojoRisin76
Just type : then ) without a space and you’ll be a full member of ibizas happy clappy gang
315 ONLINE GUY // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:54 PM
Proud ..Good evening mate, how ya doin…?
316 MrMojoRisin76 // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:54 PM
PPB Is that a medical procedure for people who go number 2 too much?
317 proudtobageordie // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:54 PM
Ibiza
Sorry it should of been ppb this cooking I pad
318 MrMojoRisin76 // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:55 PM
319 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:56 PM
Come on Mojo…we’re all behind ya…give us a smiley
320 ONLINE GUY // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:56 PM
Gouffran is worth about 5 times what we are paying ..good bizz.
321 Spreadthetoon // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:56 PM
TADS
Plots thickens…..IMO he cannot go until the end of the season…….but I guess we do not know the severity of the “personal issue”. If its someone else health then fair enough but then surely that would be resolved by now…..time will tell and the truth always comes out eventually.
322 Toon1978 // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:57 PM
TorqToon
Please don’t go there with Siem De Jong lol. I don’t want my hopes built up more then what they are now hahaha.
323 TorqToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:57 PM
It’s a strange atmosphere on here today –
Everybody wants to talk about our new signings, but we can’t talk about our new signings because officially they are our new signings yet….!
And very little moaning and groaning — !!!
324 beefytoon // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:57 PM
Someone posted earlier they were worried about Santon because of new full-back arrivals…
Anyone else hoping that Pardew sees this as a chance to push him up onto the wing?? Bit of fine-tuning and he could be deadly IMO.
325 BelfastMagpie // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:57 PM
Northern Irish
Not anymore mate. Only working 1-2 days a week for the last 18 month or so, with 2 young kids. So f**** skint. Costs you a fortune to go to one game mate, as you know.
326 MrMojoRisin76 // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:58 PM
Thank you all.4 possible new signings and i can now make a smiley face magically appear on screen.Great day’s.
327 TorqToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:58 PM
Toon1978 – Just testing the water my friend!
328 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:58 PM
Congratulation Mojo…welcome to the club. Beware, if you use them too much you will upset a few people
Proud….Ahhh….it all becomes clear…now just to resist using a smiley face….
329 Magpies-till-d3ath // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:58 PM
Knowing our luck, M’Biwa will break his leg on International duty. Gouffran will get shot in the toe and will need it de-capitated while Sissoko is involved in a house fire and fails to make it out alive when he attempts to free Cabaye who also loses an arm! Benny craps out his intestines. Marveaux gets lost…..again!. To top it all off, Colo finally decides that he’s leaving after all the havoc! You really can’t rule it out…..can you?
330 Blaydon-Toon // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:58 PM
Mr mojo
: – ) with no spaces
331 eaststandgeordie1982 // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:58 PM
Looks like we should have a canny 11 for villa
332 lordy_geordie // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:58 PM
hi guys not sure if this has been posted.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/jan/22/newcastle-united-mapou-yanga-mbiwa
They talk about Hydra and Mbiwa having a medical today, they also mention about Goufran was booked on a plane today with Newcastle it’s destination and finally Sissoko was left out of the toulouse squad to face PSG with Newcastle his destination.
I wont believe untill I see it but just wanted to share
333 TorqToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:59 PM
Mojo – a truly magical day!
334 bemba da // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:59 PM
Can toes get decapitated?
335 DanRo // Jan 22, 2013 at 6:59 PM
Simpson is off methinks.
Hairada can play left back, debuchy right back, ryan taylor both, santon both.
336 proudtobageordie // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:00 PM
Torq
I was thinking exactly the same mate. We haven’t signed anyone yet. But it’s nice to have positivity flying about for a change
337 GeordieToon89 // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:01 PM
Gouffran has tweeted – Bientôt des news which means… News Soon!
338 89Norcal // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:01 PM
northernirishtoon
Yes that Marveaux sub was baffling, thought he could defend the 1-0 at home when we should have kept on.
Oh well, morale is low so maybe these signings will help, SS says we are 5/1 favorites to sign Hooper., right behind Norwich.
339 ONLINE GUY // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:02 PM
Niafron
Bonjour…Montpellier official site says Mbiwa has left the club ..can you check it out as my French is not so good.
340 toonarmydownsouth // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:02 PM
Mojo
Im proud if you dude
341 toonarmydownsouth // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:03 PM
Curtis good playing at LB for bradford tonight vs villa
342 niafron // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:03 PM
GOufran:
Withdrawn striker is his best place i think. So perfect for Pard’s 4-4-2!
Right wing isn’t his best place anyway. He could start the games, will depend of the injury list. With everyone availlable, i rather see him on the bench right now.
Sissoko:
We learned some hours ago he will not play tomorow with TOulouse in French cup.
So he’s clearly leaving. Wich is perfectly logic for his contract end in June.
Is he leaving for Newcastle? YOu will have the answer tomorow, but i’m pretty optimistic (for a top 5 club would be a bit risky for him now).
The best eggs? The french eggs!
343 GeordieToon89 // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:03 PM
He’s also messaged his team-mate Lamine Sane.. and says I’ll miss you… after Lamine said he’s happy for him and sad at the same time
344 NUFCarter // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:04 PM
Mbiwa is currently having medical at nufc
345 TorqToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:04 PM
@YGouffran: Grand merci a tous ceux qui m ont soutenu dans le bon comme le mauvais je remercie les dirigeants salariés du club et staff de m avoir fait
Translated means
@ YGouffran: Big thank you to all those who have supported m the good with the bad I thank the leadership and staff employees of the club have been.
346 MrMojoRisin76 // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:04 PM
No need to worry,i shall not abuse this power bestowed upon me.A wise man once said”With great smiley faces,comes great responsibility”
347 boater // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:04 PM
Santon – a winger in the making? His forays infield are easy on the eye but lead to next to nowt in the final third. He’s always cutting inside, has no goals in him and can’t cross with his left peg. Some winger he’d be.
348 yo-yo // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:05 PM
Moussa Sissokho plus a 15 goal striker (no names no pack drill as bad karma).
That would be the ultimate transfer window for the Toon.
I think Batman taking over from Robin on the transfer side gives me much more confidence in the Toon – and Batman’s commitment to the Toon too.
I have thought Llambias the weakest link for a long time – purples, missing out signings, boasting he’s a hard man.
If he goes then I think Pardew’s job will be easier.
349 Magpies-till-d3ath // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:05 PM
DanRo- So we have 3 options left back and 5 at right back then. LB- Santon, Haidara, Raylor RB- Debuchy, Santon, Raylor, Simpson, Perch. Nice!
350 bills-son // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:05 PM
Signing alot of french players makes perfect sense. There are no language problems, they already know some of the squad and they have a social life with the same culture from day one. Another massive plus is that the wives and partners and kids can also get together. I’ve been in the players box a few times and there is a really family atmosphere amongst the french girls. That all helps players to settle in fast. If we didn’t have so many french lads here already would we have got Debuchy and now hopefully Mbiwa, Haidara and possibly Sissoko and Gouffran? I doubt it.
351 TorqToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:06 PM
@YGouffran: Grandir j’avais besoin d’un nouveau challenge donc j’espère qye vous respecterez mon choix…je suivrais les resultats des girondins
@ YGouffran: Growing up I needed a new challenge so I hope you will respect my choice… I would follow the results of the Girondins
@YGouffran: Demain je serai un nouveau joueur de Newcastle et je suis fier merci a tous…bises
@ YGouffran: Tomorrow I will be a new player and I am proud Newcastle thank you all kisses …
….job well done lads!!!!
352 TorqToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:06 PM
Best start learning ya French fellas….!
353 Unbelievable Tekkers // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:07 PM
Torq – I was just thinking about the positive atmosphere the new signings have given us all…the same will be with the team as well the players should be buzzing.
354 niafron // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:07 PM
@Online guy
To remain simple:
They say “he’s engaged” with Newcastle. So it’s done. It’s official for them.
The only question now is the medical.
Honnestly, i’m stuned by this deal. I would never have believe it.
Really a top player.
355 TorqToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:08 PM
He is a very respectful player. Made for this club.
Totally different person to a certain QPR player.
356 toon85 // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:08 PM
Anyone fill me in on situation with Ricky van wolfswinkel, hav we really bid 7 million?,he is quality, s.Lisbon in financial difficulties. That wud b gouffran n rvw in 1 window. If we were prepared to bid 8 million for remy money must still b available for a “purple” player I.e rvw!
357 GeordieToon89 // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:08 PM
Gouffran has signed I’m certain!
He’s just tweeted(this is his official twitter page btw)
“Big thank you to all those who have supported m the good with the bad I thank the leadership and staff employees of the club have been Growing up I needed a new challenge so I hope you will respect my choice qye … I would follow the results of the Girondins, Tomorrow I will be a new player and I am proud Newcastle thank you all kisses
358 proudtobageordie // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:08 PM
Torq
He even gives a mention class mate lol do you now believe me I am an irk it is official lol
359 niafron // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:09 PM
I’m speechless.
360 Magpies-till-d3ath // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:09 PM
NUFCThreatLevel ?@NUFCThreatLevel
Le10Sport reckon it’s a 5 year deal offered to Moussa Sissoko, buying him in January could cost #NUFC as little as £1.5m
361 proudtobageordie // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:10 PM
Itk
362 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:10 PM
Torq…he spelled my mane
lol
…” j’espère” (I knew it was international)
363 niafron // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:10 PM
And as you probably guess, everybody talk of Newcastle now in France.
364 south coast toon // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:11 PM
im going to have to eat humble pye didmt think anyone would come here with what happened with remy and then colos thing and loosing to reading and now we got 4 or 5 players coming in and there quality,cant believe yang and sissoko coming here,and the left back, all we need is defensive deph we can nick games by 1 goal if we have good defenders if these all come off wow we will stay up we got the players in now we have got more than a decent chance of staying up. i appologise to anyone i may of upset with the comments of whos gunna come here now but footballs about passion and you have to get it off yer chest at the time, bring on villa we will be chomping they all gunna have to fight for there places ……maybe not jonas, willo, ober lol
365 TorqToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:11 PM
Proud – So THAT’S who you are?!!?!!
I shall call you Yoan from this day on…!
366 proudtobageordie // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:12 PM
Captain
Me and you in the same translation. Wow
367 Ketsbaia9 // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:12 PM
If Coloccini leaves, we need to tie up the signings of Alderweireld and Douglas. Douglas can be signed for free in the summer. Boudebouz would also be a good buy.
368 TorqToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:12 PM
Mags til death – Le10 isn’t the most reliable of sources in France but like we always say, you never know. And £1.5mil is a bargain!!
369 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:13 PM
Right, you lot are being far too upbeat, so I’m off
Been a good day lads, long may it continue.
P.S. Come on Bradford – Start Villas misery, we’ll continue with it next week.
370 ONLINE GUY // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:13 PM
Niafron
Merci ! good investigative journalism by you !
Niafron would you say he’s in the top 10 rated defenders?
Also now might be a really good time for you to come work for Newcastle as an advisor !
Please apply !
371 toonarmydownsouth // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:13 PM
Were gonna have a absolutly quality squad at this rate, top 5 material next season!
372 toon85 // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:13 PM
356toon85 // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:08 PM
Anyone fill me in on situation with Ricky van wolfswinkel, hav we really bid 7 million?,he is quality, s.Lisbon in financial difficulties. That wud b gouffran n rvw in 1 window. If we were prepared to bid 8 million for remy money must still b available for a “purple” player I.e rvw!
373 northernirishtoon // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:13 PM
Belfast I’m trying to find away to go over and back on same day. At the minute with the flights u can only do that on Sundays.
Wish there was a decent supporters club that travelled.
Me and a few mates went over on Saturday and had to stay till Sunday. Cost us a fortune like.
Result was pretty shit too lol
374 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:14 PM
*sorry name
375 bzak12 // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:14 PM
bemba da Gouffran was getting a toe job from Lambarse instead of signing on fee when MA decided he had enough of Lambarse and lobbed off his heed!
376 proudtobageordie // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:14 PM
Torq
Do you think our dealings will end once these are confirmed? Think we still need to replace ba yet. Anything on that one
377 Robby Bobson // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:15 PM
Lets hope Gouffrans medical doesn’t involve anything to do with grass. The lads allergic!
378 GeordieToon89 // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:15 PM
Newcastle have REPORTEDLY bought Yoan Gouffran, Moussa Sissoko, Massadio Haïdara, and Yanga-Mbiwa for £12.46m
BARGAIN!!!
Jordan Henderson – £20million
379 89Norcal // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:15 PM
If all this news is really true, and MA was doing the talking, I have to hand it to the guy.
Hopefully he’ll realize how useless DL is now.
380 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:15 PM
proud…these are great times; mark my words
lol
381 jasper // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:15 PM
Bon soir Niafron.
Going back to the topic of you breaking your SJP duck, if your boss is so unsympathetic what about a week end game?
Drop me a line on patsyjasper@gmail.com
382 eaststandgeordie1982 // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:16 PM
Think cabaye should be made captain for the villa game what does everyone else think????
383 Zero // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:16 PM
Seriously the French national team should start like funding our training facilities as part of theirs now, they could at least start alerting us to who they are targeting for their U21 squads so we can buy them and ‘develop’ them.
384 nick_9 // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:16 PM
Just have to hope Pardew knows French then eh bills? It would certainly help if he knew/knows French as he is one man as opposed to eight or more French lads trying to learn English. I would like all to learn English but i think Pards would benefit more over the years.
Proud – shame on the result but it sounded enjoyable for your kids regardless. Often wondered if box holders felt excluded from the game.
Torqtoon – good work
385 gorgonzola ( former Pecorino former to gorgonzola) // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:16 PM
isnt cabaye injured?
386 yo-yo // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:17 PM
bills-son
Yesss
Can’t understate how important it is for wives and girl friends to be settled. Look how much bother Colo’s wife being homesick seems to have caused. His form dipped the first season, and who knows what problems her having difficulty settling has caused.
A happy family life means a happy player
387 DanRo // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:17 PM
Geordie Toon – see my previous post – much earlier. I made the same comparison!
388 TorqToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:18 PM
Proud – I don’t think so. I think first and foremost is the get these boys all wrapped up. Then I wouldn’t be surprised if we go in for another striker and spend a few more quid. You hear things in this job and I’m just really going off that.
And of course dependant on what Colo does – we will need to dip back in for another CB. Plenty of talk around the names we previously spoke about so could carry some weight.
389 nick_9 // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:19 PM
Zero – funny you should say that as I imagine we might sell a few shirts in France now or gain a few French fans. Similar to man united with park and then kagawa.
390 TorqToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:19 PM
Zero – Trust me, we have people watching the French U21′s all year round mate. Also we pay lots of interest in the Belgium youth sides also.
391 Robby Bobson // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:21 PM
GeordieToon89
Any combination of our whole midfield would have cost less than henderson, if Sissoko is on a pre-contract….
Tiote (3.5), Sissoko (free)
Cabaye (4.5),
Hatem (£5) Gourffran (£2)
= £15 million…MA may be a penny pinchin bitch but cant argue with that.
392 south coast toon // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:21 PM
theres gunna be alot of duty frees from france kicking about up north in a moment, look out for customs raids lol
393 GeordieToon89 // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:21 PM
eaststandgeordie1982 – Cabaye would be my captain, I’d personally strip Colo of the armband even if he stays and give it perm to Cabaye or Stevie Taylor
394 niafron // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:22 PM
Maybe not a top 10 defender right now but he will be one day, no doubt.
And if Colo stay, he’s the perfect teamate for him. He will bring more physical impact to our defense.
And even a good left foot.
The most impressive thing about him he’s probably how he appeared calm and confident when he played for France.
395 JTOONJ // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:22 PM
I tell you what trying not to get my hopes up but if we pull of all of these players, i think that means you should all get off ash’s back because he is obviously still learning about running the club, he overspent first season and under spent this season! however he got it right the 11/12 season.
396 89Norcal // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:23 PM
Just got done watching Gouffran’s videos on youtube.
He reminds me alot of Ba, which is good and bad
but in the way he times his runs, his positioning. Good technique as well.
1m would have been excellent but 1m+addons, still looks a great deal.
397 DokToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:23 PM
so when is soonest we find out confirmations of all these earth -shattering, the-world-is-truly-ending signing?
mayans may have been off a few months, if they all come through…
398 Zero // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:23 PM
Stripping Colos armband is only going to make things worse, if his head aint in the game sub him off at half time and give the armband to cabs but not before we see how hes going to play
399 pizzicatochan // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:25 PM
We may well be having a very different back line if we can also get Douglas:
Haidara
Mbiwa
Douglas
Debuchy
In this way, would it be an ideal solution for us?
400 Tekkers29 // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:25 PM
i can’t help but think that remy must now be gutted he went to qpr as from what i understand that he was told m’vila and sissoko was joining them as well as other top players but they now seem to be losing them all.
hahahahahahahahahaha
401 TorqToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:25 PM
The colo / armband issue is a tough one. Trying to decifer what the papers say and what actually happened will surely bring differences.
HOWEVER as club captain I believe Colo should’ve come out and made a statement with regards his intentions. The fact that he hasn’t tells you all you need to know I feel…
402 Sazzer // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:26 PM
ONLINE GUY – and everybody that missed they guy posting this link before:
Yanga-Mbiwa Arrives At Newcastle Training Ground – VIDEO
http://tyneandwear.sky.com/newcastleunited/article/53864
403 eaststandgeordie1982 // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:27 PM
How can colos heart be in it if he doesnt want to be here how can he be up for leading a team in a relegation dog fight????
404 GeordieToon89 // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:27 PM
Out of these who we’re apparently close to signing theres only Gouffran who cant play in Europe… so our european squad has also became stronger, Keep Colo sign another striker and get Sissokho now instead of the summer and we could win the Europa if everyone clicks straight away haha .. Dont mind me just having a dream
405 89Norcal // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:28 PM
DokToon
Hell has officially frozen over
Hell, Michigan that is
http://weather.yahoo.com/united-states/michigan/hell-2419784/
406 niafron // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:28 PM
So Marv, Hba, Cab and Debuchy are obvious starter. Mbiwa will be another one.
Cissé and Tioté are french speaking…
407 TorqToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:28 PM
SSN only just announced the Gouffran tweets….!! Maybe people won’t always believe they are ‘first to know everything!’
408 Toon1978 // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:29 PM
Can anyone confirm that Gouffran was once linked with Arsenal?
409 nick_9 // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:30 PM
Colo situation is tricky, take the armband off him and it could disillusion him further. At the moment the situation is still salvageable.
410 Spreadthetoon // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:31 PM
1978
yes he was linked with Arsenal some seasons ago.
Anyone heard about Thauvin latest…..is he goon or toon bound?
411 krijo // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:31 PM
Toon1978
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1275064-arsenal-and-newcastle-united-on-alert-as-bordeaux-listens-to-offers-for-gouffran
412 DanRo // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:32 PM
IF all are signed.
Krul
Debuchy
Mbiwa
Coloccini
Santon
Ben Arfa
Tiote
Cabaye
Sissoko
Gouffran
Cisse
Subs
Elliot
S.Taylor
Hardraida
Marveaux
Shola Ameobi
Anita
Pick another?
413 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:33 PM
Toon1978…I believe you are thinking of the Lyon player and not Gouffran?
414 89Norcal // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:33 PM
Toon1978
Gouffran was linked with Arsenal as far back as 2007 when he was an U-21 International and played with Caen.
415 Edmond // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:33 PM
One of my close mates is a Bradford fan haha he’s buzzing, beat more premier league teams than QPR this season haha
416 eaststandgeordie1982 // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:33 PM
I hope they have told colo he can leave in the summer if he stays to get us out of this mess we are in and i hope hes up for the fight, we need to get some quotes from the man himself.
417 Rotonda heights // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:33 PM
Really embarrassed by nufc cursed’s xenopobic and homophobic rantings. What an ignorant, narrow minded and bigoted little Englander. He comes over like the grand wizard of the KKK.
I’m thrilled with these players coming in. How many home grown players do city, united and chelsea have any way.
Benny
Cabaye
Debuchy
M’ Biwa (fingers crossed)
Sissoko (fingers crossed)
5 full internationals is absolutely awesome.
418 Toon1978 // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:34 PM
Cheers lads. Is Gouffran any good? Must admit i have not seen much off him.
419 DanRo // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:35 PM
determined not to get too excited.
so if, potential and perhaps will all be used until ‘they are over the line.’
420 Novocastrian66 // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:35 PM
http://www.newsnow.co.uk/A/624609767?-11058:809. Confirmation of Gouffran signing?
421 TorqToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:35 PM
Lets hope Curtis Good plays well tonight! He’s a good lad with bags of potential!
422 TorqToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:37 PM
Toon1978 – Gouffran is underrated in the press (and in some parts on here) probably due to his low transfer fee etc – but he can play mate. Pace, skill and a very good eye for goal.
A cracking deal at £1.5mil (approx) mate!
423 ONLINE GUY // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:37 PM
SAZZER
Watched that video 2 hours ago mate ..dont miss a trick here man !
424 Sazzer // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:38 PM
When France play Spain it will be like Newcastle against Barcelona.=)
425 ONLINE GUY // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:40 PM
Torq
Would you agree Gouffran is worth about 5 mill at least ..I think he is up there on his playing prowess..Underated a tad.
426 magpie6699 // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:40 PM
That’s it! I’m finished! No mention of getting Ngog or Bent – ASHLEY OUT!
427 TorqToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:41 PM
Online – yes certainly. £5-8mil player and we are bagging him for a fraction of that!
428 JP...from The Rock // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:42 PM
I would love Marvin Martin here. That kid will fit perfectly here and is similar to HBA.
429 niafron // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:46 PM
THe less known of all is Haidara. But he could be a starter as well, cause if we compare him to Santon, he’s left footed. But maybe the idea is to play Santon CB if Colo leave the club?
Well, those are tremdendous reinforcments.
But it leave us with a question: what will be the impact of all these change on a team in full doubt?
430 Toon1978 // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:46 PM
TorqToon
Thanx for the info on Gorcouff mate
431 DokToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:46 PM
norcal @405…
youre killing me smalls!! gave me a chuckle there, lol..
432 ONLINE GUY // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:47 PM
Torq..Second goal I ever seen Gouffran score I knew he was different and had all the skills under pressure…He just need’s a new challenge ?…JUst been on Talk Sport ..he has signed, according to them ..this at 19:40
If the players mentioned arrive I think we might just have to sing Ashley’s name Next home game..
Question ..Has Pardew slipped something into Ashleys tea ?
433 TorqToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:48 PM
Toon1978 – Gouffran. But i got what you meant mate!
Good job we weren’t in for Gourcuff too or this would be manic!! Ha
434 geordiefromthemidlands // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:48 PM
Alright lads. Sounds like a productive day. Exciting times and @torq fair play to MA for making us Le Toon.
Bit of banter below for the deluded mackems.
https://mobile.twitter.com/GraemeScott100/status/293799671380471808/photo/1
435 TorqToon // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:49 PM
Online – I don’t tend to go off talksport mate but the fact that the player himself has tweeted that he will be a toon player tomorrow – that’s good enough for me.
A new challenge is exactly what he needs and now is the perfect time for that.
436 ONLINE GUY // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:49 PM
new page has started lads
437 gazzaforever // Jan 22, 2013 at 7:52 PM
Niafron do you eeally follow the french s league cause it doesnt seem so, gouffran is shit, everybody knows that overhere, he was a poor winger , he went striker but he s ok at best, he s obertan s twin brother. Mbiwa is an amazing recruit, he s one of the best dc and a major signing. Sissoko isnt as great as you guys seem to think, he s good but capoue, his partner , is 100 times better. I dont know enough the lb from nancy to judge him.
438 Mister Tuff // Jan 22, 2013 at 8:06 PM
torq @351 slight ammendment to the translation -should be:-
“Tomorrow I will be a new Newcastle player and I am proud thank you all kisses”.
matterless really but just for the sake of accuracy.
439 niafron // Jan 22, 2013 at 8:08 PM
@gazza
GOuffran come from the “Red star”, the club of my dear suburb.
So i know him better than you will ever know your left hand, and sorry, he’s a good player.
I don’t said he would be a starter right now however (an i also said he’s better as a stiker than as a winger…).
I said nothing about how i rate Sissoko, and we agree it seem about Mbiwa.
But you read my post, don’t you?
440 numba9 // Jan 22, 2013 at 8:22 PM
Is it possible colo and pardew have invented the story to shock tight mike to get his wallet out?colo is not going anywhere just wanted to kick someone into action !
441 NUFCarter // Jan 22, 2013 at 8:32 PM
Pardew is at the villa game. Take it to watch them for next Tuesday but isn’t he involved in the transfer bussines as well? I know most managers don’t even know what there’s players wages are. I remember an interview with redknapp where he said he didn’t have a clue what his players were earning.
442 bomber // Jan 22, 2013 at 8:38 PM
am i the only one who thinks danny graham would be a good signing?? hes a goal scorer and would be a good backup, and good to throw on if we needed a goal?
443 Shiremagpies // Jan 22, 2013 at 8:39 PM
guys ive justseen a picof mbiwa withhis shirt
444 gazzaforever // Jan 22, 2013 at 10:44 PM
Tu trouves vraiment gouffran bon, niafron? Tout le monde s en fout qu il ait quitte bordeaux et c est le double d obertan, je n ai pas envie de me disputer avec toi on est tous les deux fans de newcastle, et tu as raison j ai mal lu ton post meme si tu sembles bien aime ce joueur. Tu ne connais pas trop non plus le nanceen, esperons qu il soit bon, et j aurais prefere capoue a sissoko qui me semble surestime.
445 gazzaforever // Jan 22, 2013 at 10:46 PM
Sorry for this long french post i wanted to clear things up with niafron, wont happen again i swear, we disagree about some point, especially gouffran who I think is a mistake . Anyway it s a big day today so let s enjoy it.
446 mikeashleyisamackem // Jan 22, 2013 at 11:07 PM
I have it from a reliable source
Colo has impregnated a 22 yr old from cramlington his wife has left for Argentina and she is demanding he goes
Danny Simpson has agreed to join qpr and Newcastle are banding about alot of names for transfers so that no one no s who we are actually after
After the Remy thing
The player my source does now about is Hooper from Celtic and apparently they are after someone called leukemia but I have never heard of him
447 mikeashleyisamackem // Jan 22, 2013 at 11:09 PM
Lekema
448 mikeashleyisamackem // Jan 22, 2013 at 11:19 PM
Also apparently we are trying to off load riots to Manu and trying to get Carrick for leadership and to make him captain presuming Colo is away
449 mikeashleyisamackem // Jan 22, 2013 at 11:21 PM
off load tiote
450 mikeashleyisamackem // Jan 22, 2013 at 11:25 PM
Anyway night
451 Sav // Jan 23, 2013 at 12:57 AM
Is it true that as part of the deal, Mapou Yanga Mbiwa will be changing his middle name to Wonga?
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