News today that Newcastle are trying to get a deal done to get Andros Townsend to Newcastle and are busy explaining to the 24 year-old England winger how he could thrive on Tyneside.
If Newcastle are successful in getting the player it’s another player that Steve McClaren has wanted and like Jonjo Shelvey he is an experienced Premier League player who can instantly produce for Newcastle.
Andros Townsend – next signing for Newcastle?
The Mail are reporting Newcastle have already devised a fitness plan for the Tottenham winger, who is said to be keen to join the Magpies, but who hasn’t played for Spurs since October.
Certainly if Andros watched the game last night at St. James Park – the 3-3 draw against Manchester United – he would have seen what it’s like to play in front of a passionate Geordie crowd.
The fans were simply magnificent last night in what is being portrayed as one of the best Premier League games of the season.
McClaren was key in getting Jonjo Shelvey to Newcastle after he explained to him in some detail the free-flowing role he would have at Newcastle as the midfield general.
That’s something he wouldn’t get at Crystal Palace with former Newcastle player Yohan Cabaye their main central midfield player.
Shelvey is basically the replacement for Yohan Cabaye – but two years late.
McClaren has worked out a plan for Andros to get him up to speed in fitness levels as soon as possible, so he can start producing quickly for the Newcastle team – as we are in desperate need of some wins.
That’s also good for Townsend himself, because he would have a chance – if he plays really well for Newcastle – to make the England squad for the Euro 2016 Championships in France in June.
The Mail however are also reporting that some complications still exist for his transfer.
Maybe that’s the transfer fee – but we should be going all out to get him in on loan this month and try to get Spurs to agree to that as a first stage in his possible permanent arrival on Tyneside.
What do you think?
Comments welcome.
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28 comments so far
Rotonda heights
Jan 13, 2016 at 5:35 PM
Comment #1NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Don’t do it wally.
SPRINGY
Jan 13, 2016 at 5:37 PM
Comment #2this lad has pace but if we get him needs to produce and be a supply for others or hes another obertan….his injury record is a worry
Rotonda heights
Jan 13, 2016 at 5:38 PM
Comment #3we all know what he can instantly produce, his dismal stats show it. Picture your frustration watching Obertan and then times it by 10.
if we’ve got the cash where is the top LB, CB and fast goal scorer
Hail Wor Ashley
Jan 13, 2016 at 5:38 PM
Comment #4My only recollection of Townsend’s skills are cutting in and shooting from the RW. Sissoko plays there and he won’t displace him, so I think this is just lazy journalism linking us with him.
Take a Chancel on me
Jan 13, 2016 at 5:39 PM
Comment #5I’d take townsend every day od the week get him in macca and a pacey striker and a cb
Hail Wor Ashley
Jan 13, 2016 at 5:40 PM
Comment #6Buy Robertson.
Can play him LB against teams we take the game to, can play him LW against ‘bigger teams’ and have Dummet hold station. Nippy, agile, links well, quality crosser of the ball, good dribbler and plenty of effort.
Thump
Jan 13, 2016 at 5:40 PM
Comment #7Ah Townsend, the English Obertan. No thanks.
p
Jan 13, 2016 at 5:41 PM
Comment #8better than the likes of Marveux and Oberton but a striker is still the priority
West Lancs Geordie
Jan 13, 2016 at 5:42 PM
Comment #9Surely we can’t be agreeing to pay money for him when he has not played for Spurs for 4 months!Loan maybe. Be better spending the money on extending our sick bay facilities
Rotonda heights
Jan 13, 2016 at 5:43 PM
Comment #10Take a chancel
Really…! Based on what?
Runs down blind alleys
Appalling assists and goals record
often injured
argues with coaches
takes stupid shots from miles out when people are better placed.
over priced
we already have aarons, even an unused thauvin for a mere 14M.
lb, cb and pacey striker yes, townsend i hope not.
defenders needed
Jan 13, 2016 at 5:43 PM
Comment #11I agree rotonda heights lb and CB much needed positions which need filling sissoko has been playing well and I imagine he is a big part of that dressing room so bringing in someone who could potentially threaten his position will only upset the camp
SPRINGY
Jan 13, 2016 at 5:45 PM
Comment #12maybe macca thinks he can be a left footed supply line instead of playing down the right and cutting in
John Tudor
Jan 13, 2016 at 5:45 PM
Comment #13where is the centre back ffs
beermonkey
Jan 13, 2016 at 5:48 PM
Comment #14chancel
townsends stats are as bad as woebatans
how r u
Jan Stavik
Jan 13, 2016 at 5:48 PM
Comment #15Winger? It’s a central defender we should be after. Or a left back, so Dummet can partner Mbemba. Coloccini is lost, he’s good on the ball but everything else is horrendous. He’s weak, slow, can’t jump and he is out of position several times during a game. He even made Rooney look quick, that says everything for me…
defenders needed
Jan 13, 2016 at 5:49 PM
Comment #16Has a look of squidward as well
JamesToon
Jan 13, 2016 at 5:49 PM
Comment #17Left back and striker is much more important, get Robertson or Willems Along with Remy/Gray/Berahino
defenders needed
Jan 13, 2016 at 5:51 PM
Comment #18Willems is injured so we would need to look else where James toon but yeah definitely a need for a lb
West Lancs Geordie
Jan 13, 2016 at 5:52 PM
Comment #19JT He went to Southampton at start of season – Van Dyk. There’s no one in the frame so far as I can see.We just don’t seem to be interested. Left back is even more pressing with Haidara out for another two months min. Only cover both sides Mbabu (youth) or Colback in emergency. No contingency in for further injuries /suspensions
bladeuser
Jan 13, 2016 at 5:54 PM
Comment #20STRIKER
You wally.Townshend would be a waste of money ist we have a young winger when fit could be class Arrons
Also that Frenshie who we payed millions for isn’t he a winger
The board are a bunch of idiots
ASH OUT
COLO OIT
SMAC OUT
SHEEP ? Out
G peart 83
Jan 13, 2016 at 5:54 PM
Comment #21Spurs offer 5 mill plus Townsend for ayoze
corkypants
Jan 13, 2016 at 5:55 PM
Comment #22i would 100 percent take townsend it was only a few months ago he was playing well for england. also when was the last time we signed 2 england internationals in one window. i would be really happy if we manage to get him here and im sure a few others would be too
West Lancs Geordie
Jan 13, 2016 at 5:55 PM
Comment #23Sounds to me like it’s a done deal. It’s been mentioned since beginning of December
AncientC
Jan 13, 2016 at 6:00 PM
Comment #24G peart 83 – apparently Tottenham value Townsend at around 14 million (trying not to laugh) but if that is true, that would put Ayoze’s valuation by Tottenham at £19 million.
Even if they offered £15 million, it has got to be tempting. Perez has a lot of potential, but for being a so called striker, he lacks the ability to strike through the ball.
beatbox00
Jan 13, 2016 at 6:02 PM
Comment #25Surely a Right Back more important than a left back…Sam Byran looks ok
defenders needed
Jan 13, 2016 at 6:10 PM
Comment #26Beatbox are you saying you rate hairdryer and dummit better footballers than janmat the left is where we keep repeatedly getting attacked down because other teams see it as our weakest side
beatbox00
Jan 13, 2016 at 6:21 PM
Comment #27Mbabu, Dummet and Haiidara to cover LB. only Janmatt RB
lesh
Jan 13, 2016 at 7:50 PM
Comment #28Hang on a mo.
Devising a fitness plan for Townsend are we? What’s he been doing since October?