This comes as news emerged that Erik Pieters is scheduled to take part in PSV Eindhoven’s Europe League tie in Austria on Thursday evening.
Talks have been ongoing for a few days now between the two sides and whilst a deal is ultimately not dead it would be unlikely that we will have anyone signed in time for the Saturday lunchtime clash against the rotters from down the road. I don’t know about anyone else, but I don’t particularly want to see Ryan Taylor on derby day. In fact Alan Pardew said much the same thing earlier on in the week when he reiterated his hope that he would be able to leave the “set piece specialist” out as he would have dedicated left-back to call upon.
Apparently it would take a fee of around £6 million for PSV to agree to a deal, and it would take wages of around £30,000-a-week for the player to agree to come. Personally I don’t see the problem. The Jose Enrique replacement effectively pays for himself with the money brought in from the sale of the Spaniard to Liverpool last week, and isn’t that the way we seem to do things nowadays?
No matter as apparently there is an alternative. Step forward Wayne Bridge who has once again been linked with a loan move from Manchester City to St James’ Park. Now I really can’t see this one coming off for details which I will go into below, but most imprtantly I’m glad it’s not going to happen as, quite frankly, Wayne Bridge is not what he used to be. If he ever used to be anything of course, apart from English and consequently over-rated.
So why won’t it happen I hear you say? Well, quite simply, money.
There would be absolutely no point in plumping for Bridge over Pieters. Apparently it would take a fee of £2 million to secure a loan deal for the ex-England player, with wages of £50,000-a-week to boot. Roughly adding that up it equates to £4.6 million to be left in exactly the same position we find ourselves in now next season. It’s a waste of money, and that doesn’t sound like Newcastle to me.
On the other hand we have Pieters who, at just 23, would give us a long term so
lution to the left-back issue. He can improve and develop on Tyneside and he fits in with the “plan” that is apparently in place. To me it’s a no-brainer. If this policy is being adhered to we’ll get Pieters. If not then we’ll get Bridge which will highlight that this “plan” from the owners is not a plan to develop people and players. It’s actually a plan to run things as cheaply as possible.
In other news, Fraser Forster has signed for Celtic again on another season-long loan deal although this time there is an option to make the move permanent. That gives us another squad space when taking into account the “25 man” rule as Forster would have to registered to play with us.
The despicable Neil Lennon had this to say regarding the concluded deal for Forster:
“There are a few little snags to overcome but we hope to have him registered in time for tomorrow night,” said Lennon.
He added: “He has been the main target since the end of last season. We did put a bid in but it was knocked back but we worked hard in the background to try to bring him in so I’m very, very pleased.”
So one out and none in seems to be the order of the day. Sound familiar? Time is ticking on and Newcastle only have until lunchtime on Friday to sign a player so that they are eligible for the big one at the weekend. Even then would you really want to throw someone straight into a Tyne-Wear derby? A new league? A new team? A new country? A new culture?* I’m not so sure…
* Culture does not apply to Sunderland unless we are talking about the bacteria around the locals teeth.
Frustrating is a bit of an understatement!
Pieters deal stuggling because apparently he wants paying and PSV want some money for him.Sort that out and everything will be OK. 😉
Mick G(Quote)
comical!
u just cudnt make this **** up,cud u? where is the ap+enrique money! club is rotten, Ma,AP+DL to blame, lies,deceit,lies deceit, sound familiar, kk wud know
jettson(Quote)
Also I see the headline “Song banned” .Is it the song “Get out of our club you fat cockney bast***d”?
Mick G(Quote)
I said at the start of the summer Celtic would get Forster again and it is the best transfer possible for both clubs.
Celtic get a first team keeper, Newcastle solve their 3 keepers and 1 space problem, Newcastle get some money either this summer or next summer for a keeper they never had the confidence to even play in a competitive game and Forster gets his first team action.
I can’t remember a transfer that makes everyone happy like this one does.
funkyjesus(Quote)
dont get why the author feels the need to include “despicable” when adding Neil Lennons comments.
Rick-tic(Quote)
You know, I was maybe just starting to believe that Cashly was/is on the right track but this latest non committal says an awfull lot. The situation is a total nonsense and you really have to wonder if the guy has anything between his ears. How the hell did he manage to build his empire using this kind of financial nouse.
Whatever he says in front of the cameras or in the boardroom has absolutely nothing to with his total disregard for our club or it’s supporters.
The man is a charlatan, a con-man and a thief. He is raping Newcastle United in plain view of all of us and I would never wish ill to befall anyone but in his case, I will make an exception.
I’m not saying that he is trousering the dosh, rather tucking it away to improve the image of the club in order to sell up. My God, It cann’ot come soon enough.
The Dutch lad is so obviously a superb opportunity to buy for the future so why the hold-up. Maybe he’s a closet scumbag from down the road or is he just a scumbag.
Oh, and Wayne is deffinately a bridge too far . All the best for Saterday lads. 1-2 methinks. HWTL.
Jachin the columnist(Quote)
Rick-Tic – Becuase I think he is despicable. Hope this clarifies it for you 🙂
toonsy(Quote)
Rick-Tic,
Don’t question it, your potential differing opinion is going to cause a hubbub. I have learned the hardway, just keep quiet.
funkyjesus(Quote)
Where does the editor of the above article get Lennon to be despicable? Using offesive language like that is not appreciated!
Lennon was polite and profesional and has helped both NUFC and Forster in this instance. Forster won his first medal with Celtic last year and had a record breaking shut-out record to boot, so why lower the tone and use some profance language?
The small minds and small person who wrote this article is not representative of NUFC, a proud footballing team
Hail! Hail!
Eamon Joseph 67(Quote)
Despicable? Offensive?
Calling him a c**t would be offensive but I stopped short of that 🙂
toonsy(Quote)
Eamon,
Like I said to Rick-Tic, just leave it alone. This isn’t a politics blog, let’s be happy with signing Forster and keeping good relations between the clubs.
funkyjesus(Quote)
Celtic fans. The most weak willed and easily manipulated group of tossers of the lot.
Chomp away “bhoys” 😛
toonsy(Quote)
Lennon is a ginger, that’s why he’s despised, I thought everyone knew that.
Micky Toon(Quote)
Micky 😆
I don’t like him because he headbutted Shearer’s boot 😛
Nah in all seriousness I depsise him because of my Mrs’ family basically. They think the sun shines out of his **** becuase of his Leicester days and ever since then I’ve taken a dislike to him.
toonsy(Quote)
How come Celtic are getting a bashing? I’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for Celtic. Even had one of those **** 1980’s wooly hats with NUFC on one side and Celtic on the other.
Now Hibs, that’s a different matter. There’s a bunch of fans with delusions of grandure.
Micky Toon(Quote)
Sock it too em Toonsy !!!!!!. It’s not a little known fact that Lennon is quite well known as just another racist bigot. Hence, Disssssspicable as Daffy would say.
Jachin the columnist(Quote)
Micky – I think it’s all the **** that goes with Celtic and rangers to be hinest that out a lot of people off. Minority or not who are responsible for it, it doesn’t look good does it?
toonsy(Quote)
Toonsy – I remember being there when he did that to Shearer. I can’t believe to this day he tried to end the career of our captain by using his head to try and break Shearer’s foot. 😈
Micky Toon(Quote)
To the good NUFC fans, I applaude you. To the offensive morons…whilst Celtic are picking up European cups; Scottish cups and League cups – be content with picking up your EGG cups – get the yolk?
Eamon Joseph 67(Quote)
Toonsy, I think Lennon became despicable the day he tried to stick a nut on Shearers boot, not sure when he became a c*nt mind you? But you`re probably right.
CT(Quote)
Songs for Lennon
Well anything by these really http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sTQ0QdkN3Q 🙂
toonsy(Quote)
from the worst team in the four team EPL, to the best team in Scotland, and ten steps up in his class level, looks like Mr Pardew has been told what is happening!! Clearly his control over the board of geordies isn’t what he thought!! At least he can now play in Europe as opposed to having a vacation there instead. He can win silverware as opposed to wear it because he can’t afford gold. From a manager who has a fantastic record of failure to one who is a major success. From the worst fans in the EPL to the best fans in Europe. From losers to winners. From cheats to honesty. Apart from that, it must have been a tough decision!!
JoeG(Quote)
Toonsy/ Micky T–you beat me to it 😆
CT(Quote)
Eamon: “whilst Celtic are picking up European cups”.
Haha – yeah, I get it – that’s ******* hilarious!!! 😆
Toon Chicken(Quote)
I have never had the time of day for Ashley and sussed him out for what he is a long time ago. However, even though I know that he is a conman and a lot more, my blood is starting to reach boiling point with this latest episode. Enrique sold, we are told that he will be replaced in time for the unwashed game what`s happening? I wish someone would have the balls to make this lot accountable for their actions.
Freddie Shepherd(Quote)
And I have a Celtic shirt also. Been a fan since I was about 13-14.
Jachin the columnist(Quote)
❓ ❓ ❓ Wow! Dispicable!???? ❓ ❓ Interesting? Why on earth is Mr. Lennon “dispicable”? ❓ ❓ From what i read in the press last year there was alot of dispicable conduct directed toward Mr. Lennon, by some pretty “dispicable” people!!! Huh!!! Is the author “approving” of these instances? Like i said, Wow! Nothing like showing your true face! Good to know!!! Anyway, good move for both teams! Now lets get on with the season with our two Keepers, problem solved. Lets get er going NUFC!
Jay(Quote)
Eamon,
Quit it. There are no issues with Celtic and Newcastle, stop trying to start a flame war. I am qualified to say this as the no. 1 Celtic/Newcastle fan on these here boards.
I’ve been involved in them before and it ends with an “agree to disagree”, so lets skip to that and avoid the hour of rubbish before it, eh?
funkyjesus(Quote)
Wayne Bridge is an absolute non starter in my books. Too much money.
Petiers looks like he could be using us to improve his contract at PSV.
Talk of him arriving here have lingered for too long. I suspect the deal is dead and buried and expect a lesser player to arrive or Jonas to be tried at LB against the mackems.
Anything to scrimp and save. 😕
Troy Stavers(Quote)
When did Celtic last win a cup or a title that meant anything outside of Scotland?
I think even in our current predicatment we would be challenging for the scottish league.
Winning anything in Scottish football is like being proud that you can tie your shoelaces.
Micky Toon(Quote)
Wahey – you certainly know how to get the sweaty’s riled, Toonsy!
Good lad!! 😆
Toon Chicken(Quote)
TC – It really really really doesn’t take a lot 😆
Just type a word that isn’t even a swear word and that does it 🙄
toonsy(Quote)
In what way is Neil Lennon “despicable”? Anyway, quite happy to have Fraser from you lot. A good young keeper with lots of potential.
Chris L(Quote)
Micky Toon,
Celtic won the European Cup, first UK team at that, with the team born within half an hour of Celtic Park. About 2 years before Newcastle’s Fairs Cup victory. Slightly higher achievement too.
Probably not the best debating point to use as a Newcastle fan really, is it?
funkyjesus(Quote)
Micky Toon
August 17, 2011 at 15:47
“Winning anything in Scottish football is like being proud that you can tie your shoelaces.”
😆 😆 😆
toonsy(Quote)
lennon…never heard of him.
anyway… what a joke this window has became toonsy. i normally dont get much of what fatty nad ddekka do and none of AP says either but this one has me proper stumped as to the hold up and it goes back to what i said last night on that other blokes thread from an nufc fans group or some worthless **** like that..
Its the lies… we get fed one on ev ery signle statement, really we do. Ashleys rent boy said that they have a player lined up in the evnet of jose going, we he has gone now and we dont have our player in or even close do we. Its even more stunning when you look at it, AP’s choice is younger than jose, will cost the same to buy as what we got paid for jose, wants less wages and is a fully blown young dutch star in the rising. Add this to the fact he said he wants to come and that his club have said they would not stop him coming. this one is a head scratcher as to what the problem is. WEll, not really, the issue is obviously money isnt it… ashley will want to make a miilion quid for his back pocket and get him in for 20k a week too.
Another player out today then in the shape of our third choice keeper…. we have no probs getting shot of the players.. just seems to be like pulling hens teeth the other way round though.
craig chisholm(Quote)
FJ – It’s just banter, man. No harm done.
Micky Toon(Quote)
Huge step up for Forster. Club with History and class. Newcastle, nothing club, nothing town. Battling it out with Wigan for 17th! Newcastle will never win anything again. What is it since your last success 90 years. Dear, dear and you have a League 1 manager paying off gambling debts to a crook Chairman who has lied to you since he walked through the door. Does he still wear the XXXXXL jersey to games. What an embarrassment!
john(Quote)
I know, I am just trying to stop the new posters getting a bit too into it. I’ve fell for it in the past and I know that it’s banter here. They won’t and it will just be chaos again.
I am trying to pass on my wisdow 😛
funkyjesus(Quote)
Joeg (22)
What the f**k was that all about. ????
Jachin the columnist(Quote)
@Craig
Do you think Petiers is using us to improve his contract as PSV or waiting for a better club than the Toon to move for him?
I’m sure he knows clubs will pay better wages than us and will be hanging on for them. 😕
Troy Stavers(Quote)
Wisdom!! Ugh, I am a fool.
Also, John, stop flaming. [/administrator]
funkyjesus(Quote)
funkyjesus says:
August 17, 2011 at 15:50
“Micky Toon,
Celtic won the European Cup, first UK team at that, with the team born within half an hour of Celtic Park. About 2 years before Newcastle’s Fairs Cup victory. Slightly higher achievement too.
Probably not the best debating point to use as a Newcastle fan really, is it?”
I get that. I know Celtic were once a decent force in European football. But that’s in tha past. I was countering the point that someone made that Celtic were winning European Cups. My statement was supposed to mean that they struggle to win a game in Europe these days, never mind a cup.
Micky Toon(Quote)
John, get in my net 😛
toonsy(Quote)
Well when you are only prepared to pay 3m for a player valued at 6m their is only one outcome. My worst fears will be realised against the unwashed Perch at LB, God help us!
Freddie Shepherd(Quote)
Just like to make the point that winning anything in Scottish football, is alot better than winning nothing in English football, which is where were at! And, i would kill to be part of something like the Old Firm Derby! And last i remember, Celtic has a European Cup and didn’t the go to the Uefa final not so many years ago? Think we should concentrate on our own problems? Like i said, one problem solved, many more to fix!!! Says alot about Tooney though, don’t it???
Jay(Quote)
Toonsy,
Your a grade 1 idiot.
BUNGY69(Quote)
@John
I seem to recall Newcastle, the little town, made it to the knock out stages of the CL in 2004.
When was the last time you reached those heady heights?
Troy Stavers(Quote)
Toonsy I completly agree with your opinions about Lennon, only my reason’s go much deeper.
And to add to them the fact that he doesn’t feel a need to tell the fans that their behavour during the remembrance day silence is lower than a snakes ****, and they should hang there head in shame.
Rant over
Big Dave(Quote)
Sorry, mistype, Toonsy
Jay(Quote)
Bungy69,
Please read my posts. Any new poster on here who is here because of the Forster/Celtic news, please read my posts. I have done this months ago, I represent you all and I am a legend. John Kennedy is my second cousin, I AM CELTIC!!!!!!!
So please, less of the aggro, my club doesn’t need the bad rap. I will take care of all of you.
funkyjesus(Quote)
Must keep away from this blog. I post on Worky’s blog and it takes ages for someone to reply. On here, it’s like being in a room of people waiting to have their say!
I only came on here because I hadn’t been on for ages and had some spare time today. 😀
I need to keep away, got too much to do at work. Or mabey not. 😈
Micky Toon(Quote)
PSV probably trying to get a bit extra now thta we know the club is deperate. Inexcusable not have this deal done and dusted before selling enrique.
I think Fergie played LB in the practice match yesterday so I think we will see him there on saturday.
MDS(Quote)
@Troy Stavers
Might want to check your factsbefore you spew your hatred! Celtic have been in the CL knockout stages 3 different years since 2004! But why let the facts get in the way!
j7332a(Quote)
Troy,
Celtic beat AC Milan, Man Utd, Liverpool, etc. all in recent years in Europe and made a Uefa Cup final. A bit more of an achievement than making the knockout stages of the Champions League.
Again, at least pick a logical, respectable point if you’re going to try and flame, eh?
funkyjesus(Quote)
Bungy69 is another one netbound.
Woo hoo hoo 😉
toonsy(Quote)
@52. Yeah , if you want a blog that averages a post an hour, that is probably the best place. 😉
MDS(Quote)
Not that I advocate flaming, mind you.
I am the soul of peace and calm on here and any disturbance to my ambient aura is not appreciate, green and white or black and white.
Let’s all get along
funkyjesus(Quote)
Let’s all look at my avatar and appreciate the boobulations.
funkyjesus(Quote)
“the despicable Neil Lennon” you cheeky arsehole. You are asking for a gubbing and we will look forward to it the next time we meet you. Ignorant arsewipe English ratbag ****
Scott(Quote)
@funky Jesus
Just answer my question then we will move onto your points .
I’m waiting and if you choose to ignore it then we shall agree you’re too embarrassed to answer.
😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆
Troy Stavers(Quote)
calm down folks we dont need a lb.
we have 6 mil in the bank plus saved wages from the enriques sale. thats the main thing isnt it?
doitforsirbobby(Quote)
Jay
August 17, 2011 at 15:58
“Says alot about Tooney though, don’t it???”
Not really. I’m getting lambasted for calling Neillennon despicable. The fact that Celtic fans are starting to spit the dummy and get riled is a bonus. It shows that they read my view. And it is MY view given the fact that this is a BLOG made of OPINIONS 🙂
toonsy(Quote)
and with that money we can become even more of a financially stable club right?
all fits with ashleys great plan
love it 😐
doitforsirbobby(Quote)
I’m impressed with FunkyJesus 😯
I had you down to spit the dummy first. Well done 🙂
toonsy(Quote)
Celtic are that huge that they take our No3 goalie as their No1 😆 thats the mighty bhoys pulling power 😀
Big Dave(Quote)
I think we NUFC have enough problems of our own without bad mouthing the hoops. I am not keen on the manager but they have a mighty fine tradition and I have had the priviledge of visiting their ground on a number of occasions and been blown away by the atmosphere. I much prefer the Scots to where Ashley belongs.
Freddie Shepherd(Quote)
@J7332
Come on now. I’m not talking about the knockout stages to qualify for the CL . 😆 😆
Troy Stavers(Quote)
It’s all a non starter – reason gervhino, gameiro, erdinc and every othe rnailed on signing has failed is due to agents fees, wages/bonuses and clubs wanting a decent fee – we’ll have no one in place for this game or next and will have to make do with what we have
stevep(Quote)
Troy,
I answered your message. Celtic beating those teams and reaching the Uefa Cup final is a lot more impressive and recent than Newcastle getting into the knockout stages 8 years ago.
Unless you considering that to be incorrect. I await your attempt to respond and not ignore this…
funkyjesus(Quote)
So, what was the theme of this blog entry again? 😆
Personally I think Pieters will arrive, nothing concrete to base that on other than gut feeling and desperation. 🙂
Bridge will be a no go. Used to rate him highly, but he’s on his way down now. He should join Beckham and Keane in LA Galaxy.
Micky Toon(Quote)
I do believe that Celtic were in the knockput stages (last 16) of the Champions league 2 years running, was it 2006 and 2007, having beaten the likes of Manchester United along the way. In 2004 Celtic got to the quarter finals of the UEFA Cup knocking Barcelona out and eventually being eliminated by a very good Villareal side.
All this with 35 million per year less to spend than all EPL clubs due to getting 2 million per year telly money because of…geography and history. Remember Newcastle would be one of the clubs who would do everything in their power to prevent Celtic and Rangers ever playing in the EPL because you would be one of the clubs threatened. Celtic are absolutely huge and can compete with the likes of Newcastle any day of the week even when so impoverished. Level playing field and, literally, Newcastle would not be in Celtic’s league.
john(Quote)
Also Troy,
2006/2007 season was when Celtic where in the knockout stage. So even that’s more recent, you fool.
Also John, calm down dear, it’s just banter.
funkyjesus(Quote)
Toonsy, so did you send all those mail bombs or know who did? How about the bullets? How about the Hun who jumped the fence to attack him for celebrating a goal? Know who did? A Hun is not an Englishman, its and Brit who acts a certain way……..HUN!!! Seems to me you know something or at least have what it takes!!!
j7332a(Quote)
J7332A,
Of course toonsy didn’t send the bombs, don’t be a gonk.
funkyjesus(Quote)