We remember when Haris Vuckic signed for Newcastle in January, his club Domžale held a special news conference to announce his move to Newcastle, they thought so much of the player, who was just 16 at the time.
Haris Vuckic – after scoring at Motherwell
But Haris has suffered one injury after another on Tyneside, and he suffered a serious injury last October playing for the U21 side, when he picked up a ACL knee injury, but the 20 year-old has fought his way back, and he looked a great young player at Motherwell.
He had never played with Yoan Gouffran before until Tuesday night, but they both combined for a goal each in the first 15 minutes of the game in Scotland.
We don’t think anybody doubts the skills of the young Slovenian International, the question is can he keep fit and have a long run in the Newcastle first team?
Certainly Alan Pardew was told all about this lad’s potential when he first arrived on Tyneside, and the first thing Alan did was to give the lad a new extended contract at Newcastle.
This is what the Newcastle manager had to say about Vuckic:
“The club has spoken about his potential before I got here but Haris has been so unlucky,’ ‘In the 45 minutes he played on Tuesday night, he couldn’t have shown more quality than he did.”
‘He has got to produce the energy and power the Premier League demands. If he can do that, we are going to have a player on our hands.”
“In the three years I have been at Newcastle.” “I’ve never really had the chance to play him. When he has been fit, I think he’s just been beneath the best team. He’s had a good start.”
Vuckic has played only 15 times with one goal for the Magpies so far, but we are hoping can be just one of the youngsters who can have a break-through season, and the lad seems to be a natural number 10 player, although he can play in multiple different positions, including in central midfield.
He so far has one cap for his country Slovenia, and if he can keep fit, Haris will be hoping to play a lot more for Slovenia over the coming year, and a lot more for Newcastle too.
What do you think?
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52 comments so far
Lilongwe Geordie
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:29 AM
Comment #1Like a new signing….
NotEvenGeordie
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:30 AM
Comment #2Seems to have a lot of class about him, just can’t stay fit enough to get a decent run in the first team and prove himself at a decent level.
toonaids
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:31 AM
Comment #3Yes he us amazing. Is Slovenia in the world cup
Mark29Hungary
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:32 AM
Comment #4Yes, like every year… 🙁
NotEvenGeordie
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:33 AM
Comment #5Hello everyone by the way, been reading the blog for a long time, finally got signed up to post comments and infuriate you all with my views, enjoy.
Jamiemac
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:33 AM
Comment #6Everyone see Sissoko has come out and said his preferred role is the No.10?
Constant bashing of Pardew for playing him in the No.10. If the lad himself believes that’s his best position then what was the problem
JAMSHA
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:33 AM
Comment #7hope this season he stays fit n can be our super sub
jayphoto
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:37 AM
Comment #8Distinctly remember Sissoko doing an interview for one of the french papers saying how he enjoyed the #10 role but was surprised to play there and felt his best position was driving from deep and playing box to box?? Reckon hes changed his tune because #10 role is a glamour role, lots of glory to be had playing there etc
For me Marveaux at #10 would make more sense as hed link the strikers to the midfield! Got a feeling Vuckic might be the only natural #10 at the club
John Tudor
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:38 AM
Comment #9not made of glass ,unlucky just youthful exuberance,
he will know now when to tackle and how to avoid the cloggers hopefully
lesh
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:38 AM
Comment #10Lilongwe Geordie @1……
Good morning (afternoon?) and you took the words from my fingers!
Lilongwe Geordie
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:40 AM
Comment #11Jayphoto,
I agree, a fully fit Vuckic will be a better number 10 then Sissoko, Marveaux or Ben Arfa. Fully fit and Vuckic rarely seem to go together though. Really hope this is his year (and the following 10-15 years are to)
Spoof
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:41 AM
Comment #12Jamiemac
The problem is they could both be wrong, Sissoko’s strength is his strength when running with pace and power at the defence, his weakness imo is his first touch, as a result his greatest strength and his biggest weakness to me make it highly unlikely that he will be a long term success as a no. 10, play him deeper alongside Tiote which would give us plenty of bite which would allow Cabaye more freedom to push further up the pitch.
John Tudor
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:41 AM
Comment #13welcome ,notevengeordie
NotEvenGeordie
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:43 AM
Comment #14Cheers John,
Ian Toon
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:43 AM
Comment #15Repost
Tads- Vuckic had a good game and linked well with the key players.
He was given a lot of room in a largely uncompetive game. It was good that he looked sharp and got through without a problem. He does look extremely fit and has clearly put in a lot of gym time.
Dummett and Sissoko were outstanding. Sissoko really is a beast of a player and I am looking forward to seeing him marauding through opposition midfields.
Hope your having a good summer.
John Tudor
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:45 AM
Comment #16noteven
any views on the vuckic debate
Lilongwe Geordie
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:45 AM
Comment #17Good morning Lesh,
We are an hour ahead of the UK, 2 hours during daylight savings.
While I’m on, I’m going to give my fortnightly blog on the True Faith website a new push. First one is up now, and I will be doing one every 2 weeks for the full season. Cheers gents.
http://www.true-faith.co.uk/?p=187
lesh
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:46 AM
Comment #18NotEvenGeordie…… and welcome to the funny-farm!.
A word from the wise: mind your ps and as as we’ve undercover blog police in our midst.
Obviously his/ her name is secret but were you to think of a Spanish Med island, you may not be far away from identifying him/ her!
Lilongwe Geordie
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:48 AM
Comment #19http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-ponder-massadio-haidara-5145663?
Seems a bit odd? He did well when he played last season. I know we have Dummett, and MYM can also play there but still… Where would he go? Would have to be a Prem loan, otherwise it is pointless…
Spoof
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:48 AM
Comment #20Whats your thoughts on this possibility
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-ponder-massadio-haidara-5145663?
just how small a squad do we intend to start the season with, Dummett is coming along nicely, send him out to a Championship side and allow him to develope further
John Tudor
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:49 AM
Comment #21lesh
ed is the blog police
Indian Magpie
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:49 AM
Comment #22Sack Pardew!
jayphoto
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:49 AM
Comment #23Wouldn’t particularly want Gomis or Gignac! Don’t get me wrong theyre ok players, and I understand us buying french /european when the value is to be had (like sissoko, gouffran) and i get it when its to buy a supreme talent (PEA) but Gignac would cost 10m + and both gomis and Gignac would want 40k pw + ( probs more in gignacs case) neither are better than what we could buy from england for similar money! I like Gomis, and hes a good team player, the players around him always score goals and if he signs nufc fans will take to him because he gives 100%, ive seen h called baby drogba, but hes more baby kenwyne Jones with added work rate, similar in ability too! Gignac is slow as a post, again hed be a good player at 3-4m but for the 12m being bandied about?! Theres value to be had in France, i still think Maiga who signed for west ham could be a success in a team better set up for him, always liked Khazra, Ben Yedder has great attributes, Emmanuele Riviere from monaco could move as hes on low wages and wont get a game ahead of falcao! Gomis would be cheap because lyon need shot of him before next season but Gignac would be a waste, really cant see the ashley reigeime throwing money at this player
JFK junior
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:50 AM
Comment #24Hello all.
Have we signed anybody yet?
No….there’s a shock! See jovetic has signed for man city. Another target we have missed out on due jfk dragging his feet!!
Ashley out!
Ah that’s better….
Spoof
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:50 AM
Comment #25You beat me to it LG, your too quick off the mark. lol
geordiemark
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:50 AM
Comment #26lets hope the lad can keep away from injuries this season hes never really had a chance to show what he can do but heres hoping
John Tudor
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:50 AM
Comment #27indian
i think he is trying to achieve that
jeff
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:50 AM
Comment #28Verruca is a good talent.Can play the number 10 or maybe even a striker.Interesting to see.
I think Sisoko only want play 10 because he score more goal there.His talent would suit a box to box midfield boy such as Mike Karrick
rainrix
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:52 AM
Comment #29Eh wheres the logic in letting haidara go? Surely 4 is a good number of full backs to have for a season. Admittedly 3 are vying for the LB position but still cover eh? Maybe pards reckons tayls and MYM can cover full back, but i’d rather an actual full back on the bench rather than shoehorning a CB there.
Dannyo
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:55 AM
Comment #30Indian Magpie
Why do you bother with those pointless posts? Are they getting you anywhere? At all?
Szarka
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:55 AM
Comment #31He must show her class this year, or sent out. I didnt see any good performances from her yet, hope he gets a good run this year.
Indian Magpie
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:55 AM
Comment #32JT
who?
jayphoto
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:57 AM
Comment #33Strange about Haidara! His signing may prove to be a grade A example of how we consistently value to look whats in the youth ranks and give it a chance!
I wasn’t a fan of Haidara at Nancy, thought he was awful tbh, but he really impressed me for NUFC, a top 2 division loan at a suitable club would benefit him! Think hed struggle to start for any PL team but maybe a leicester, Forrest type move would be good for him! Failing that a serie A loan? Its the home of defending after all? Knowing us we’ll loan him to an all out attack team and hel spend a season learning nowt
Slank
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:57 AM
Comment #34I have always liked Vuckic both as a player and as a person.
He has a natural eye for goal and it is arguable who has the most powerful left foot shot at the club, him or Ben Arfa. Yes, he hasn’t got blistering pace but in certain positions and in certain formations it isn’t always necessary. He is good at link up play and is generally very aware of players around him. I would say that his best position is number 10. Far better than Sissoko in that position as I believe he is a central midfield player.
Good to see him back and I hope he stays free from injury.
Indian Magpie
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:57 AM
Comment #35Danyo
No, why are they bothering you, its plain jovial stuff. he is not going anywhere.
Toon_Tom
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:58 AM
Comment #36so much love in the blog today – thanks Ed
lesh
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:59 AM
Comment #37Nice blog Lilongwe, insightful .
The Club needs to raise its profile in central and southern Africa and if you have a word with Uncle Joe, you never know, he may appoint you as Newcastle United’s Vice President, Africa.
Maybe you should have attached a link to the Real Sounds’ Dynamo v Tornados to your blog?
Oh, and your Chairman’s approved an extra pound on your wages – that’s a week mind, he’s no cheapskate and rewards talent when it’s there!
John Tudor
Jul 19, 2013 at 8:59 AM
Comment #38indian
ashley is
and jay,
there is the logic of nufc,or the lack of it
Jail for Ashley
Jul 19, 2013 at 9:00 AM
Comment #39jeff,
You’re about as Indian as Marsden rock.
Indian Magpie
Jul 19, 2013 at 9:01 AM
Comment #40When they said
Common sense is not that common i know they were talking about NUFC