Newcastle United Have issued statement today sating that both Ryan Taylor and Jonas Gutierrez will be released by the club when their contracts run out at the end of June, and they will not be given new deals.
Jonas Gutierrez after scoring Newcastle’s second goal Sunday
This is the statement Newcastle have just released:
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Newcastle United can confirm that Ryan Taylor and Jonas Gutierrez will be released by the club when their current deals expire on 30 June 2015.
Managing director Lee Charnley said:
“Ryan and Jonas have both contributed significantly to Newcastle United over a number of years and on behalf of the Board, I would like to place on record our sincere thanks to both players for the excellent service they have given the club.”
“It was a great pleasure to see Ryan and Jonas come back into the team in recent weeks and compete at the highest level after the injury and illness battles they have had to overcome.”
“To come through those difficult periods with such strength and dignity will have given hope and inspiration to many.”
“And it is clear that our supporters have a deep connection and affection for both players, as does everyone associated with the club.”
Gutierrez joined the Magpies in July 2008 and in seven seasons on Tyneside made 205 appearances for United scoring 12 goals.
His performances at the end of this season contributed significantly to United’s survival in the Premier League and of course that special goal in the final home game against West Ham, and the reaction of everyone present, is something all Newcastle supporters will remember.
Taylor overcame two knee ligament injuries to return to action. He made 110 appearances for the club, hitting 10 goals, and will of course be best remembered for his free kick winner at the Stadium of Light in August 2011.
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That’s a very good statement from the club.
This is not a big shock since both were expected to leave the club – and we should be getting Newcastle’s retained list soon.
It’s good that Newcastle have released this statement for the two players who have been at the club seven years and given good service – it shows a bit of class.
Ryan Taylor after scoring winner at Sunderland, August 2011
Jonas and Ryan will go down in the annals of Newcastle United as two of the bravest and most courageous players ever to have worn the famous black and white stripes, because of their battles with illness and injury respectively – away from the playing field.
We wish them both the very best in their future careers, and they both leave the club with their heads held high.
Comments welcome.
64 comments so far
Belfast
May 29, 2015 at 8:41 PM
Comment #1All the best to both players.
sweendog
May 29, 2015 at 8:47 PM
Comment #2well done to over the wall, and the spiderman
proud2bnufc
May 29, 2015 at 8:48 PM
Comment #3This is definitely end of some true Geordie era… Toon Army Poland wish you both lads very best ! Howay the Lads !
Average_Contents
May 29, 2015 at 8:48 PM
Comment #4Good club servants and loyal to the end. Sadly both are no longer prem standard or at least able to offer consistent performances over the full season.
I would of definitely kept guti as a squad player with his passion, handwork, knowledge of the game and his character being invaluable off the bench imho. Still has more to offer than goofy and alien heed combined.
Yet another blinder played by the club.
sweendog
May 29, 2015 at 8:49 PM
Comment #5still think they are good players to have round the club, guti especially
beermonkey
May 29, 2015 at 8:49 PM
Comment #6does that mean Sammy is staying
Blackley and Brownlie
May 29, 2015 at 8:49 PM
Comment #7Who is sufficiently qualified to make these decisions? The tea boy and the scout? The two who brought us Cabella and Riviere?
The horse is bolted to the cart but the cart goes before the horse. If the horse is pushing the cart is the horse moving forwards or backwards towards it?
sweendog
May 29, 2015 at 8:51 PM
Comment #8Jonas gutierrez from Buenos Aires, love than song
welshgeordie9
May 29, 2015 at 8:51 PM
Comment #9Well done to both players, it’s a pity they are leaving, Jonas is a legend.
Average_Contents
May 29, 2015 at 8:51 PM
Comment #10We’ve discarded the player who basically kept us up and decided to stick with “forget the ball”
Great bit of business that. Well done penfold you little no necked twat.
On his last performance I’d have guti over all our other wingers even with one leg.
welshgeordie9
May 29, 2015 at 8:54 PM
Comment #11Well said average, for once i agree with you, Jonas should be here.
Belfast
May 29, 2015 at 8:54 PM
Comment #12I think it’s the right decision to be honest. Jonas goes out on a high instead of slipping out the backdoor in 12 months, and Ryan Taylor was clearly knackered after those two long term injuries.
I would imagine it was Graham Carr Blackley.
sparky55
May 29, 2015 at 8:55 PM
Comment #13WELL SAID AVERAGE
californianufc
May 29, 2015 at 8:59 PM
Comment #14Both very loyal players. Shame about Jonas leaving but I can understand why. First time on the blog btw
Toon-Prodigy
May 29, 2015 at 9:02 PM
Comment #15Well this has disappointed me, I thought Jonas had just about did enough to earn a place in a 25. If they don’t fill that place with quality I won’t be happy at all.
If this means they are keeping Sammy on I’ll be even more disappointed.
Setchell
May 29, 2015 at 9:06 PM
Comment #16Wouldn’t have thought it’s only them two, more will be to follow
KevinLee
May 29, 2015 at 9:07 PM
Comment #17Big Fat Pig Mike do the animal thing to Jonas again, Suck Board
Lee Charnley Bunga Party
May 29, 2015 at 9:08 PM
Comment #18Okay so who is it who decides that Jonas and Raylor go??
Raylor was not good enough but Jonas could have been useful surely the new manager should decides who stays and goes though??
Does that mean Sammy stays then ?
Thats a big chunk of wages just been freed up Jonas was a high earner and pretty sure Raylor is on like 20k
lochinvar
May 29, 2015 at 9:09 PM
Comment #19Clearly the club ( Chanley ) has made a decision of the head not the heart.
Only problem is that Newcastle is a club of the heart.
Ryan has his place in toon folklore and his dedication to getting back to playing after his injuries is admirable but clearly he has been more cautious ( understandably ) of late to protect his fitness. Hope he finds a new club or new role which he can flourish in.
Jonas has elevated his status in the Toon Hall of Fame to a new level due to his personal courage and that second goal against West Ham. He clearly has a huge personality and if he wants to keep playing then I hope he finds a good club. However if he was to play locally say for the likes of Carlisle then perhaps he could be a given an Ambassador type role at the Toon especially helping with the Foundation and Sir Bobby Robson fund raising as well as involved with coaching or particularly motivating the youngsters to achieve more with the club.
Macas
May 29, 2015 at 9:11 PM
Comment #20Absolutely clueless bunch of cretins. Jonas has easily been our best player since he came back. Says a lot for the decision making of the ‘football board’. Another season of the likes of Gouffran and Sissoko awaits. What a terrifying thought.
sickandtired
May 29, 2015 at 9:16 PM
Comment #21Charnley had the nerve to use the word dignity? Where was his and Pardews when telling Jonas to look for another Club as he was finished here?
This regime truly sickens me to the core.
ToonFromLeeds
May 29, 2015 at 9:17 PM
Comment #22Disgusting treatment of Gutierrez goes on, he was the only player playing with passion towards end of season. I am gutted
Charlie in the Gallowgate
May 29, 2015 at 9:17 PM
Comment #23Injuries have taken the toll on Taylor struggled when he came back. Jonas did well in a bad side – least he showed guts and determination – would of like to see him stay at the the TOON in some capacity – could of been a role model for the kids/younger players. But there is little sentiment in football
Lee Charnley Bunga Party
May 29, 2015 at 9:17 PM
Comment #24Should have offered Raylor and Jonas coaching roles they could have worked with the new man rather than Stone and Carver !!
Setchell
May 29, 2015 at 9:18 PM
Comment #25Lochinvar
That would be some step down for Gutierrez he is much better than that. I am from Carlisle and they are awful, potentially good times ahead for them as possibly getting taken over by a billionaire. We will wait and see. But Gutierrez should be aiming higher!
BigB75
May 29, 2015 at 9:18 PM
Comment #26Thank you Gutierrez for making the fat twins of misery look good. You are legendary! Godspeed.
Setchell
May 29, 2015 at 9:22 PM
Comment #27Don’t get me wrong if he came through to Carlisle I would go to a few more games. Just very pleased I was at his last game at st James’ park
ToonFromLeeds
May 29, 2015 at 9:32 PM
Comment #28ameobi offered contract but Streete,alnkwick and Armstrong released.
https://nufcdigest.wordpress.com/2015/05/29/ameobi-offered-new-deal/
Toon-Prodigy
May 29, 2015 at 9:32 PM
Comment #29I can’t believe it..
Ameobi new deal
http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20150529/ameobi-offered-new-deal_2281670_4754642
BigB75
May 29, 2015 at 9:35 PM
Comment #30TP ameobi could be better with a real HC watching and train him!
Toon-Prodigy
May 29, 2015 at 9:38 PM
Comment #31I’d like to know how long his contract is for and how much he is on?
Surely this is just a case of keeping a player on low wages on the books to fill a squad place.
It isn’t based on footballing ability. It’s a cheap option all the way.
ToonFromLeeds
May 29, 2015 at 9:38 PM
Comment #32Shame about Remi Streete tho he was supposed to be good
p
May 29, 2015 at 9:38 PM
Comment #33Does everyone not know that the surname Ameobi gives you special standing at NUFC, you get a new contract if you want one (and you generally do as there is no better option).
ToonFromLeeds
May 29, 2015 at 9:39 PM
Comment #34I’m sure lower league clubs will snap up Armstrong too
Setchell
May 29, 2015 at 9:40 PM
Comment #35I see no mention of Armstrong, did you mean Campbell?
Toon-Prodigy
May 29, 2015 at 9:41 PM
Comment #36Toon,
It’s Campbell who is away. Not sure what happened to that lad but his form dwindled I think. They probably see Armstrong as the better youngin to keep out of the pair going forward.
toon22
May 29, 2015 at 9:43 PM
Comment #37Looks like another summer of lots of people going but nobody arriving,i will be suprised if we get a HC “over the line” let alone any actual players.
MA must love our wage bill,wonder if he can get players on zero hours contracts ????
Setchell
May 29, 2015 at 9:44 PM
Comment #38I honestly think Campbell will struggle to get a team in the football league, it’s no surprise he has been released.
ToonFromLeeds
May 29, 2015 at 9:46 PM
Comment #39sorry toon and setchell my eyes are gone lol, if its Campbell then yh I can understand him being released
bladeuser
May 29, 2015 at 9:48 PM
Comment #40Now u can renew your season tickets as your striker for next season has been offered a new contract his only ultimatum to the club was he is paired up front with his brother the club r giving it serious thought
ameobi brothers what a prospect next on the list for extending his contract big mike his one wish is to be unleashed more when we get a free kick corner throw in so he can get one header on target
season ticket holders i wish u a great up and coming season your star players r staying i wish i could bring myself to spend the hundreds you r giving big mike but and i really dont know why i dont f#@#@## want to