With that in mind, I’ve taken the liberty to look at the 100’s of professional players whose contracts are due to expire by the middle of the summer and see who us Toon fans would fancy as well as those the club are realistically going to be looking at given relative age, wage and potential ability.
I’m not going to randomly pick any old position though. Our team is looking good for depth in the middle of the park. We have Cheik Tiote, Danny Guthrie (need to get him tied down), Yohan Cabaye, and Dan Gosling holding the fort. The upcoming Bradden Inman and Michael Richardson will be looking to get involved over the next couple of seasons too. Hatem Ben Arfa and Haris Vukic are covering the more attacking central position, whilst the promising Ryan Donaldson is coming through who fits this mould. Young summer signing Mehdi Abeid is looking very impressive in the Reserves. Alan Smith will be gone this summer. In short, we are covered here.
In goal we have potentially World Class Dutch International Tim Krul proving very reliable hands, whilst new signing Rob Elliot appears to be the back up. There will be questions over the future of Steve Harper (I hope we keep him and give him a coaching role eventually), whilst Fraser Forster is likely to want to leave permanently either this January or summer. Jack Alnwick and Ole Soderberg are both decent prospects in reserve, but have a long way to go. If Harper stays we are covered, if not we may be looking for a cheap replacement.
On the wings we have summer signings Sylvain Marveaux and Gabriel Obertan, who have joined existing winger Jonas Gutierrez and the impressive Sammy Ameobi. Shane Ferguson also has the ability to ply his trade down the left, but it’s early days for him. With questions over Marveaux’s ability to stay injury free for any significant period of time, young Ameobi’s ability still being examined and Obertan running hot and cold, I think we are still a decent winger short of having proper depth out wide.
Up front Demba Ba is banging the goals in and his dodgy knee seems like a rumour. Leon Best seems to have done enough to be considered part of our squad and Shola Ameobi demonstrated against Chelsea that despite his inconsistency, he is very valuable to us if used correctly. We can expect Peter Lovenkrands to leave by the summer, whilst next season will be too soon for a boy I consider to be a future star – Adam Campbell. Nile Ranger has been farmed out on loan and whilst he has the ability to make it, his attitude off the pitch to his fellow human beings and training makes him a liability. He does not fit the hard working, professional mentality of the squad Alan Pardew is trying to shape and I can’t see him staying.
With Modibo Maiga strongly tipped to be joining in January, we will have four decent strikers up front. However, if the right man comes along that is good enough, I’d like to see a fifth senior forward in the squad for the 2012-2013 season so that we can really push on and compete.
That leaves defence. Full backs… Summer signing Davide Santon can cover both left and right. He has not been given his chance yet, but this is early days in his NUFC career. Danny Simpson finally appears to be showing consistency at right back and if he signs a new contract I think the majority of us will be happy to have him around. James Perch is OK as a bit part back up, but his previous attempts at trying to nail down the right back position left a lot to be desired.
On the left young Shane Ferguson can do a job and I’d like to see him get more game time, whilst Ryan Taylor has been holding the fort since Jose Enrique’s departure to Liverpool. I think the Chelsea game showed once and for all that his success in that position has been largely complimented by Jonas Gutierrez. We need a dedicated full back here. Santon will eventually adapt to England and we can expect him to fill this slot. With Ferguson backing him up we have three capable full backs for next season. We need one more, probably on the right although Santon can cover if necessary. If Pardew sees sense and drops Taylor, he may decide he needs to leave in order to get regular first team action. This could be the case for Perch too.
At centre back Steven Taylor is beginning to get a reputation as a fearsome, solid defender thanks to his partnership with Captain calm Fabricio Coloccini. These two will be our bedrock next season but we need good reliable back up. Coloccini needs to sign on too otherwise he could be gone this summer in return for a few pennies as opposed to losing him for nothing the following season. Hopefully Taylor is not becoming injury prone, this could be a long term major concern with two long term absences from the squad in the past year.
The only senior back up player we have is Mike Williamson. He is also a bit of an injury liability at the minute, but we can definitely expect him to be here next term. 2012 will come too soon for Remi Streete who I think is another future star, whilst Tamas Kadar has a chance in the coming weeks to finally showcase his talent. I have a feeling that Alan Pardew and his staff do not rate him though and reckon he will be offloaded this summer. Clearly then, we need more in this position.
In summary, we could do with a striker, a winger (left sided preferably), a full back and a centre-half or two with the possibility of a goalkeeper as back up. So lets take a look at the freebies. There are a few names that will not be happy to sit on the bench, so don’t be surprised if they don’t make my three player wish list for each position.
Goalkeeper:
High profile ‘keepers like Tim Howard, Rob Green or Tim Weisz will not want to come here and fight for a place in the team with Tim Krul, so out of a long list of possibilities I have come up with these three:
1) David Cobeno, 29, Spanish, playing with Rayo Vallecano. He had a rocky start to his career, but as with many goalkeepers he is finally beginning to show consistency later in life. He is not exceptional, but is steady these days. He has only recently begun to get regular first team action at the highest level, so may not be prepared to come here and sit on the bench. However, if he can be convinced then he would be great back up.
2) Alex Manninger, 35, Austrian, playing with Juventus. We will all know him from his Arsenal days. In three years at Juve, he has made 35 appearances as back up to Buffon. He has spent his entire career as a back up and as a free agent he will be a decent replacement if Harper goes. He has an array of experience and could serve us for a good 2-3 years yet.
3) Craig Gordon, 28, Scottish, playing for Sunderland. Some of you will want me executed for recommending a Mackem, however he knows the area, Newcastle is close to home and our club is a step up for him. He has a history of injury problems but is easily the most naturally gifted goalkeeper out there available on a free this summer. His reactions are on a par with Krul and he would be a great addition to the squad to keep Krul on his toes.
Full back:
We can have a bit of fun here, as we don’t just need cover, we need competition in the starting line up. That said, players like Eric Abidal and Jose Bosingwa would be too expensive for us and they will be looking for Champions League footy.
1) Felix Bastians, 23, German, playing for SC Freiburg. He began his career as a trainee with Nottingham Forest so is a fluent English speaker. Valued at £4m, he has a great left foot and is primarily a wing back, however he has immense versatility and can cover centre back, the dedicated full back position and winger with ease. He has good right foot too, so can be used on either side. With age on his side, he will only get better.
2) Maynor Figueroa, 28, Honduran, playing for Wigan Athletic. Regarded as one of the best in the league, he would provide us with solidity in this position. He has pace and will get forward, also capable of covering in the middle if required. Valued at just short of £5m, we would do well to get him this January on the cheap before his contract expires.
3) Mario Gaspar Pérez, Age 21, Spanish, playing for Villareal. An up and coming right back, he is fast gaining a reputation as an impending star. He is steady, quick and is not afraid to get forward and have a shot. Young enough to change his style slightly to adjust to the Premier League and could grow with the club into a real force of the future.
Centre Back:
With the performances Colo and Taylor have put in, we should be considering them our preferred partnership next season if fit. They are as good a pairing as anybody at our level. However, I still think we should be looking at a top quality player to fill in. Injuries and suspensions mean any newcomer will get a lot of games and a fair opportunity to make the shirt their own. Simon Kjaer of Roma almost made my list, but I think he is destined for greater things in the short term.
1) Gary Cahill, 25, English, playing for Bolton. I know, I know, Spurs and other elite clubs will be after this lad so the competition may be too strong. However, Newcastle are still a big draw for somebody coming from the likes of Bolton and we may be able to offer European football next season. He would have a good opportunity of claiming a shirt for his own in front of 52,000 loyal fans week in, week out and would be able to stay in the North with us. Being Yorkshire born this could well suit him. We are a club on the up and I reckon we could convince him if we tried hard enough.
2) Sebastian Prodl, 24, Austrian, playing for Werder Bremen. At 6’4″ he is a big unit. He can play holding midfielder if we ever got stuck too. Young enough to improve further, he would have time to adjust to the Premier League. 29 caps for his Country shows he already has top level experience. This season he has been hampered with a torn buttocks muscle. He has a bit of history with injury problems, but if he can overcome that he could become a very good defender. Worth a punt on a free.
3) Hedwiges Maduro, 26, Dutch, playing for Valencia. Worth £3.5m, I’d consider him a steal at that price so as a free he would be exceptional business. He has won the league with Ajax many times and chips in with the odd goal. He is impressive as a right back, but comfortable too as a central defender or holding midfielder. He would be a great option in our squad and is a born winner, a mentality that would compliment our boys thinking well.
4) Douglas Franco Teixeira, 23, Brazilian born with Dutch citizenship. Playing for FC Twente. Four players have to go into this list because we may need two in this department and there are so many good free options out there. This bloke is one of the best young defenders in Europe. Commanding, good timing, would be a great signing. Currently worth £7.5m.
Winger:
Again, no reason why an incoming winger cannot compete for a place in the starting 11. With Sylvain Marveaux looking like an injury prone player and Gabriel Obertan not looking consistent, there is an opportunity for somebody here. There was a couple of winger come strikers that I was tempted to include here, but I think Pardew wants his wingers to be able to defend a bit so it has influenced my choices.
1) Tranquillo Barnetta, Age 26, Swiss, playing for Bayer 04 Leverkusen. We have previously been linked with this player so most of you will know him. With his contract up soon, he will probably be linked with us again. He is left footed and very good technically, albeit his goal and assist ratios are not exactly mind blowing. He offers great protection going back though and would give us tremendous depth. He has sat out this season with a knee injury but is due back in the new year.
2) Chori Castro, 27, Uruguayan, playing for Mallorca. He is a creative left winger worth over £5m, with an average of one goal every five games. He can be a little greedy at times but will produce the goods with a little bit of magic given half a chance. Not the most defensive minded either, so his tackling could be a worry but he is not afraid to get back if needs be. A bit of the Pardew magic and he could work well for us.
3) Somen Tchoyi, 28, Cameroonian, playing for West Bromwich Albion. Primarily a powerful right winger, he can be used across the midfield. Not been in great form this season, however on his day he is unplayable. Don’t believe me? Remember the game at St James’ Park against West Brom that we drew despite winning 3-0 at one stage? He got a hat-trick in the last 30 minutes.
Striker:
1) David Hoilett, 21, Canadian/Jamaican, playing for Blackburn Rovers. One of the most promising young forwards in Europe, he is direct, strong, a good finisher and knows how to direct a header. Similar type of player to Daniel Sturridge, he can play on the wing and is good with both feet. His style would compliment Ba’s and I have no doubt a move for him would pay off for him and Newcastle United. Get him signed up!
2) Jefferson Farfan, 27, Peruvian, playing for FC Schalke. Again can play on the wing, but better off as a striker. Lightning fast, he will get you a goal or an assist for every two games. Fantastic return and powerful. Would suite this league well. He only just made this list as I think there will be some big sides looking for his signature, but again we are a big club on the up and may just be in with a shout if we recognise that putting our hands in our pockets occasionally will take us to the next level.
3) Andy Johnson, 30, English, playing for Fulham. OK, so he’s not the right age. However, he is a natural poacher, which is something we don’t have. Due to his in-the-box abilities, we don’t need to worry about him losing a yard of pace over the next couple of seasons. He is a proven goalscorer in the Premier League and I reckon he would find a move to us too good to turn down at his stage of his career. He’d mop up those stray balls from Shola’s crossbar/upright strikes faster than you can say ‘GOOOOAAAAALLLLL!!!!!!!’.
So there you have it. Feel free to mention any other recommendations you like yourselves and let us know what you think about these options… With so many good players available this summer for nothing (except outlandish signing on fees), I think this is an avenue NUFC will be looking to walk down.
Don’t expect big fee’s for players this January folks. It aint gonna happen!
Id take Andy Johnson but will his age put off ashley and llambias even if pardew wanted him?
also take maduro and honestly think we should do everything to get hoilett
Super Marv(Quote)
Not sold on Andy Johnson.Too injury prone for me. Made of glass.
Would take Barnetta though, and Maduro. Think Cahill is a stretch tbh. Think bigger eyes may be on him.
Makes me laugh that there is still a stigma attached to free players, or players who don’t cost much. They’re free for a reason etc etc. The reality is that there are some cracking bargains to be had 🙂
toonsy(Quote)
Agree on Cahill. i think the lights of London and Dodgy ‘Arry might persuade him to join spurs.
Super Marv(Quote)
Would like farfan to play rw, and hoilett to play up front. Would really love it if we signed douglas from fc twente. Think we’re ok at lm/lb with ferguson who can play both lb and lm, santon who we’ve bought for lb, guti’s been solid at lm for ages, r.taylor for both full-back positions, marvaeuw(when fit).
Andy mag (scot toon)(Quote)
Posted this on the last thread re: Tiote’s mooted departure…
We already scouted a replacement for Tiote in the summer – Blaise Matuidi.
Pardew was purring about him back then apparently.
Arguably better than Tiote but has since signed for PSG. Still, if we did sell Tiote for £20m I think we could tempt him with a bid of £10-12m.
Certainly won’t be the end of the world if Tiote Cheiks out of Toon.
Toon Chicken(Quote)
good article Troy, must of done your homework.
Some obvious ‘won’t-sign’ because of age etc but some decent players there for us to think about.
You should send this to Carr, u mite get a job scouting for him 😆
I’d defo go for Cahill, Barnetta and I like the look of Tchoyi.
mark(Quote)
why would we go for Blaise Matuidi? If he wasnt right at the time what makes u think we’d spend half of tiotes fee in one go? its not how we work unfortunately.
mark(Quote)
Thought we couldtalk about Nowich game. 😀
If shola plays he’ll obviously be captain, but if he doesn’t who do the rest of you think will be in for captain colo? My guesses are either gutierrez or krul, as they’ve the only players in the starting XI that have been here more than a year and a half.
Andy mag (scot toon)(Quote)
Yeah Tchoyi aswell. Rate him really highly.
toonsy(Quote)
Mark – maybe he was being scouted in anticipation of bids coming in for Tiote? Seems like a sensible approach to me.
Toon Chicken(Quote)
I’d like to see Cabaye as captain, he seem quite assured and a decent pro.
It has already been mentioned he has full respect in the dressiing room
mark(Quote)
*seems
mark(Quote)
Mark
Is it not a bit soon for cabaye, hes only been here 5 months.
Andy mag (scot toon)(Quote)
@TC
but we signed cabaye for 4.5ish and Matuidi went for 7.5ish. why would we spend 12mill now when we obviously had the chance at 7.5 but didnt take it?
its a no started m8 in my eyes
mark(Quote)
@Andy mag (scot toon)
could be m8, but looking around with the exception of Shola, who might not get a game, he stands out to be a good option.
I would like to think players would listen to him.
mark(Quote)
Mark – because we still had Tiote and Ashley wouldn’t fork out for another DM.
If Tiote were to leave then obviously things would change.
Toon Chicken(Quote)
@TC
I see what youre saying m8 but I dont think we would spent 12mil on 1 player, we like bargains that will sell for a profit. He’s maxed out his profit at 12mill.
I do like the look of him tho but he has just signed for PSG.
mark(Quote)
Plus PSG have no need to sell players at the moment….
toonsy(Quote)
Good article Shamrock, well researched. Cahill and Hoillett would be the only two really worth taking on for me, maybe Perez as well but don`t know enough about him to be honest. As for the first two there will be stiff competition for both from clubs as good or better so we`d be lucky, chance of regular first team football could swing it though, you never know.
As for Tiote leaving, interest may come in January, think it`s just paper talk for the moment to be honest but depending on injuries / need for more than 2 – 3 potential quality players in January he is our quickest route to an extra few quid.
As far as a replacement if he did go, Matuidi was scouted last year, has the same agent as Erdinc who we fell out with and Matuidi went on to PSG so he won`t be moving.
The only other three similar players to Tiote I know we have scouted on a few occasions since last summer are Leroy Fer of FC Twente, Charles Kabore of Marseille and Moussa Sissoko of Toulouse. The latter of the three is potentially a class act but is apparently being tracked by SAF for the last year or so, don`t know too much about the other two. Is one more in Milan Badelj of Dinamo Zagreb but he is more like Guthrie or Cabaye than a Tiote type.
keithrtoon(Quote)
Very good article Shamrock. I like Jonas as captain for Norwich. Very experienced now and very responsible defensively. He is the main reason Raylor is still starting games.Things must change now if we are to stay in the top 8. No more Saylor this season and probably Colo out for several weeks. Surely Santon must come in now. I wonder if Tiote could be an emergency centre back if he plays? He has the size and defensive skills. Look out for Holt if we play a small pair of centre backs. I believe we will have to score at least 2 to win at Norwich.
GeordieTwo(Quote)
Good article Shamrock, you’ve obviously done a bit of research.
I’m not sure midfield is that important, with the wealth of attacking midfielders we currently have, maybe a good holding midfielder’s needed as backup but I’m not too worried about attack.
Definitely think we need at least 2 more defenders, preferably of the ‘utility’ type I.E. big full backs that aren’t out of place in a more central role. Like I said in the previous post, most Premier League clubs have at least 8 defenders that they can do the old switcheroo with when hit by injuries/suspensions. We’re currently two short of the norm.
As for any suggestions, afraid you’ve got me there. I don’t play FM and don’t follow the ‘other leagues’ so much, although if spurs wanted Tiote I’d say OK, give us Defoe and 15m. He’s the type of striker I’d like. Defender-wise, Ridgewell would be a perfect fit IMO. Chris Gunter of Forest? He’s the right age, big lad, good attacking full back that can fit in either side. Currently tied into a contract but reckon we could lure him away for 2 or 3m.
That’s it from me though, afraid my scouting knowledge ain’t as good as some of the buffs that get on here. 🙂
Rodzilla(Quote)
@keithrtoon
Apparently from a good source, (troy) Tiote is leaving for 20+mill.
After seeing Troys sexy bod in a tight rubber thong and matching rubber boots I believe him. With his look he could conjure info out of the best of ppl 😆
no more from me on troy and his thongs 😀
mark(Quote)
heres a look at troys image if nobody has seen it
http://a2.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/72/b720a036937aff6b627889d648bac5b1/m.gif
😆
mark(Quote)
Definitely won’t be having anything to eat for the next little while Mark after looking at that link. 😯
GeordieTwo(Quote)
is Douglas on a free in the summer. If so id splash out on him in jan wil b worth 20 mil in two years. We should go for hoilett aswel imo
alex(Quote)
@GeordieTwo
lol
mark(Quote)
Now dat is fooony! 😛
Troy Stavers(Quote)
Troy 😉
Big Dave(Quote)
@ troy 🙂
mark(Quote)
If Tiote go’s imo we wont be getting anyone in to replace him, Guthrie will get a new contract instead
Big Dave(Quote)
I’ve just been for a back, sack and crack waxing!
😯
Troy Stavers(Quote)
Agree with Rodzilla. Most teams carry 8 defenders and they are not juniors with no playing experience. We have Santon (20), Kadar (21), Ferguson (20), Tavernier (on loan, 20), and Remie Streete (17), in addition to Saylor (injured, out for season), Colo (injured), and Williamson (not yet available due to injury). How does that look for planning? I know how it looks to me. Only Santon of the first 5 have any playing time at senior level at all this season in the Prem and Santon has only had a few minutes. Apparently Kadar is going to finally get a number (40) so isn’t that fantastic? All our problems are solved now that he actually has a number I’m sure.
GeordieTwo(Quote)
Bastians is a really full back, and Gary Cahill would form a great partnership Taylor if Colo does decide to leave…. but to be honest I’d look to sign him in Jan with our current injury crisis.
I would take farfan for the right wing and Hiollett as he can play on the wing and up front.
Thereafter I think we need to splash the cash. But I do think that if we get those players in and can keep our current first team players, we would only need, perhaps 2 more players, and for me that would be another defender – Pieters for me, who can cover LB and CB.
the 2nd, would be Mulumbu from Bolton who I think is an excellent DCM and a future England regular – you heard it here first.
But the big IF in my comments is IF we can keep hold of our first team players coz it looks as though there is abit of an auction starting up for Tiote, which suggests to me that our board have put a guide price out to interested clubs
Sharpy17(Quote)
@Troy Stavers, aye, nowt worse than a hairy *** n nuts in a leather thong.. i told her i’d book her in, wor lass wont listen tho 🙂
mark(Quote)
@Dave
Have a look at your facebook messages.
Not for airing on here tho. 😉
Troy Stavers(Quote)
haha mark, disturbing.. good interrogation technique though troy, i`d spill the beans if you came at me like that!
geordietwo #32… age or previous 1st team experience aside, of the five mentioned, who do you think has the ability or potential to step up and prove they`re ready?
keithrtoon(Quote)
Troy have a look on yours mate I sent that link for the tortoise foot stools 😀
Big Dave(Quote)
Good article.
Would take Prodl, Hoilett and Barnetta. If we managed those three on free transfer it’d three major coups.
Sure Graham Carr and Norman Wooster have a couple on that list eyed up anyway.
Keep up the good work on the site lads.
Doocey(Quote)
Keith I think I would try Santon at CB with Perch (I hate to say this) to start. If I had to pick the 2 best young defenders it would be Santon and Tavernier with Streete to follow when he is older. I don’t rate Kadar because of his attitude and what I have read about him and Ferguson is a winger at best. I would like to see Jonas put on the right wing and Ferguson brought in at the end of games at left wing. Put some pressure on Obertan to see what response he gives. We really do need 2 more centre backs. I would go after Samba if I thought the owner would spend and would love to have Maduro as well. We’ll probably end up with Ridgewell because he is cheap or maybe Bassong (but his wage is probably a problem for us).
GeordieTwo(Quote)
Doocey hows it going mate longtime no see 😉
Big Dave(Quote)
Am I the only one that thinks Ridgewell is a decent option? 😕
toonsy(Quote)
I think that might be the plan Big Dave. But what happens if Guthrie gets injured as soon as we sell Tiote? I guess we have Abeid and Gosling but neither of them is an attack destroyer like Tiote. That would be a real blow losing Tiote. Nobody wants to admit it but he is tremendous covering the back 4 and no doubt he would be a huge loss. If there is one thing we need right now it’s cover for the back 4!
GeordieTwo(Quote)
Toonsy: I think he would be a decent option for us, Birmingham are in trouble and that may make a deal easier as they have fiancial problems at the moment
Zoë Vicarage(Quote)
I wouldn’t be completely unhappy with Ridgewell either Toonsy. But only for the bench. Please Llambias don’t go thinking Ridgewell is a long term replacement for Colo! We just don’t have the players in-house to replace Colo either long term or short term. Surely the owner can see that as he is the one that spent 10 million on Colo in the first place.
GeordieTwo(Quote)
Toonsy nah mate I think he would do well 😉
GeordieTwo I just have no faith in Jabba buying players unless there is no other option available
Big Dave(Quote)
Haha yeah think most are begrudgingly accepting Perch is going to figure in the immediate future, actually think he`s done okay this season though. short term solution regardless until Williamson and Colo are back.
Think we might see Santon at CB vs Norwich with Perch, would be very surprised to see Kadar start even though he`s the more natural CB choice. Pardew has seemed reluctant to bring him into the first team, probably because of attitude etc as you said.
Think Ferguson is very underrated, even as a potential left back. Would see a few flaws initially but experience would teach him when to push up and when to hold his position etc. I think he`s a quality young player tbh at either LB or LW, puzzled as to why he`s been jumped in the queue by Sammy, injuries maybe?
Think Taverniers recent spell on loan will do him the world of good and he`ll be more than adequate back up when he returns, can play in the centre too, and Streete is earmarked as a star for the future, cant wait to see what the hype is about but you`re probably right, bit soon to throw him in the deep end.
Streete aside though, the rest are in their twenties now, think for all the talk about our youth system producing quality it seems like there`s very little faith in them making the step up. Given the injuries at the moment I think it`s time we gave a few their chance, never know, could surprise us all and become a regular fixture.. look at the likes of Kyle Walker or Jake Livermore at Spurs.
keithrtoon(Quote)
off topic a bit, sorry Shamrock, just wondering if anyone goes to reserve games, whats the story with Moyo? seemed to be really impressing in the summer and start of season, haven`t heard much lately though….
keithrtoon(Quote)
Toonsy, I said Ridgewell would be the perfect fit for us, but you don’t read my posts. Too interested in your little clique. 😉
Rodzilla(Quote)
I’m with you Big Dave. No faith in Jabba. Desperation buying only and no solid Prem players with experience because they want good wages. That’s why I think we’ll end up with Ridgewell. 🙁
GeordieTwo(Quote)
….oh and Doocey! Alreet lad, long time no username see. Too busy rattling off stuff for your own site I guess. Hope it’s doing well anyway! 😎
Rodzilla(Quote)
DAVE jabba has got a option and one he will take rake 20mil in spend 10mil hes got to get money for his xmas shopping poor soul be nowt for us like 😉
DOOCEY good to see you still about,all your exams go good?
icedog(Quote)
Rod @ 48 I agree with you mate 😉
GeordieTwo I also agree with you 😀
Ice @ 51 Sorry old bean I can’t agree with you mate because I don’t think he will spend £10mil 😉
Big Dave(Quote)
who here is higher than me n the fantasy prem?? im 26th 😯 😯 😯
Army69(Quote)
Army i’m in 1st 😉
Big Dave(Quote)
Dave, I shudder to think how many millions we must have in our ever-accumulating ‘warchest’ by now. With the potential sale of Tiote for 20m that’d leave us with about 60m!!!!
WHOOPEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
…ah, ****, I forgot, player agent fees, new oak flooring and gold leaf wallpaper in the boardroom, Sports Direct signage and switching Morrisons own brand tea bags to PG Tips for the next 200 years has consumed all that. Not to mention the tea lady (and her successors) wages until 3028 – which obviously needs to be taken into consideration when running a Premier League club.
Ah well…
Rodzilla(Quote)
Rod whats in the warchest stays in the warchest 😉 its not for Players anyway, the global advertisement boards are for players 😉
Big Dave(Quote)
dave liar!! 😆
what team would yous play on sat then??
ive gota feeln shola and ba will start upfront!! this will be my best guess what the team will be
krul
simpson kadar perch raylor
obertan guthrie cabaye gutierez
ba shola
Army69(Quote)
Of course Dave. ‘Sports Direct’ sends out all the right messages to any potential signing.
We are Newcastle United, we play ‘Sport’, and we’re going in the right ‘Direct’ion.
What player could turn that down? Canny clever Ashley like. The rebranding of our stadium could go down in history as one of the most influential masterstrokes in subliminal advertising.
I’d buy that for a dollar.
Rodzilla(Quote)
Army, I reckon, or would like to think we’d play…
krul
simpson kadar perch santon
obertan guthrie cabaye gutierrez
ba ben arfa
…Shola on as a sub in the last 20mins.
Rodzilla(Quote)
Army straight up mate 😉 its me own fantasy league like 😆 .
As for team this week I would go with your’s bar Kadar I would play Santon instead 😉
Big Dave(Quote)
rodzilla dave well said , you know how the shithouse works .
Buy cheap sell big , “but theres a injury crisis in defence mike and we only have one forward scoring goals and hes in africa in january ! do as your told pardew or ill dig kinnear up “….. 😯
keith(Quote)
dave would u start with benny sub aswell?? i wish he could play right midfield cos obertan has been useless
Army69(Quote)
rodzilla i dont know if its cos i aint seen much of him play but im a bit worried about kadar if he gets a start 😐 aswell as perch lol
Army69(Quote)
i dont get tevez!!!!!!!!
he said he was home sick and now i hear ac milan are favs to get him?? does tevez live in italy??
Army69(Quote)
dave seriously where are u in the fantasy prem?
Army69(Quote)
i agree dave it will be santon and perch centre half and it sounds ok santon is a big lad and can play and perch is a simple route one defender against our opposition over the next three games they could do ok 😉
keith(Quote)
Army actually I would start with Benny instead of Shola then sub him for Shola around the 86th min mark 😀
Big Dave(Quote)
Army… think we`ll go vs Norwich with…
krul
simpson santon perch raylor
benny guthrie cabaye jonas
(c) shola ba
keithrtoon(Quote)
i would give shola the day of and tell him to stay at home !
keith(Quote)
Army i’m not in it mate but if I was I would be in 1st as Ice will back me up I have only got 2 predictions wrong this season
Big Dave(Quote)
keith – santon center half?
Army69(Quote)
86th minute 😆 , he might get a hatrick in 4 mins 😆
Army69(Quote)
whats the score for sat against norwich then dave?? and im gna remember what you say 😆 😆 😆
Army69(Quote)
im gna be cheeky and say 2-1 to the toon on sat!! ba and shola , both headers 😀 😀 😀
Army69(Quote)
DAVE you have nee faith in jabba of coarse he will spend 10mil,there will be 1mill for a player plus agents fee a free signing plus agents fee put a little in hand to repair the undersoil heating in case it does down in the winter a bit for batty to keep the snow off his shiney new signs,that be about 10mil all up,thought you had him sussed
icedog(Quote)