Scottish Mag 3 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 New Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce is reportedly chasing Wigan full-back Leighton Baines. According to the Manchester Evening News, Allardyce wants to sign the England Under-21 left back as the first step towards rebuilding a back line that has leaked goals. Allardyce's predecessor at St James' Park Glenn Roeder also tried to sign Baines, but the lure of some more stability in the north-east could tempt the full-back to leave the JJB Stadium. Allardyce is also thought to want former Bolton centre-half Tal Ben Haim, although faces hefty competition from Chelsea and Portsmouth for the Israeli defender. The MEN goes on to claim that Baines could be just the first man on his way out of Wigan. Midfielder Paul Scharner has been linked with a move, with Everton and Aston Villa possible destinations. Despite the potential exits, new Latics boss Chris Hutchings will be given a £20 million transfer kitty to spend, and Watford centre-half Danny Shittu could be his first signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6368 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Hope this one comes off - Baines is a quality prospect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty 0 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Yes please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1117 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 I'd be delighted to see this happen. Mind you I was delighted when we signed Carr so I'm not the best judge of signing fullbacks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6368 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Ok my head is up in the clouds a bit with this one but a prospective back four which contains Baines, Campbell & Ben Haim is very appealing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Ok my head is up in the clouds a bit with this one but a prospective back four which contains Baines, Campbell & Ben Haim is very appealing... I'd be chuffed to bits with that. Maybe wishful thinking but i'd be more than happy if our starting XI looked like this next season.... Given Baines Ben Haim Campbell Solano Duff Butt Baraja Milner Owen Viduka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Read the title as Big Sam chasing Bairns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1117 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Ok my head is up in the clouds a bit with this one but a prospective back four which contains Baines, Campbell & Ben Haim is very appealing... I'd be chuffed to bits with that. Maybe wishful thinking but i'd be more than happy if our starting XI looked like this next season.... Given Baines Ben Haim Campbell Solano Duff Butt Baraja Milner Owen Viduka Have we actually been linked to him then our are you just picking names out of the air? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Ok my head is up in the clouds a bit with this one but a prospective back four which contains Baines, Campbell & Ben Haim is very appealing... I'd be chuffed to bits with that. Maybe wishful thinking but i'd be more than happy if our starting XI looked like this next season.... Given Baines Ben Haim Campbell Solano Duff Butt Baraja Milner Owen Viduka Have we actually been linked to him then our are you just picking names out of the air? Been linked apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Ok my head is up in the clouds a bit with this one but a prospective back four which contains Baines, Campbell & Ben Haim is very appealing... I'd be chuffed to bits with that. Maybe wishful thinking but i'd be more than happy if our starting XI looked like this next season.... Given Baines Ben Haim Campbell Solano Duff Butt Baraja Milner Owen Viduka Have we actually been linked to him then our are you just picking names out of the air? Been linked apparently. By someone on N-O then? No chance of him coming here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4297 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 I'd love it if we signed baines and baraja though I seriously doubt the latter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Ok my head is up in the clouds a bit with this one but a prospective back four which contains Baines, Campbell & Ben Haim is very appealing... I'd be chuffed to bits with that. Maybe wishful thinking but i'd be more than happy if our starting XI looked like this next season.... Given Baines Ben Haim Campbell Solano Duff Butt Baraja Milner Owen Viduka Have we actually been linked to him then our are you just picking names out of the air? Been linked apparently. By someone on N-O then? No chance of him coming here. I saw Rocker on N-O mentioned him but I saw an article on Teletext with him mentioned an'aal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark 0 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Skol, I forgot to tell you, that wasn't a real article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Skol, I forgot to tell you, that wasn't a real article. There was actually an snippit on Freeview Teletext mentioning it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 17335 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Come on my son! I am liking the vibes so far of the Big Sam reveloution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 91 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 baraja not the player of a couple of years ago tbh,past his sell by date. too slow for the premiership week in week out. ideal for us then!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoggeordie 0 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Ok my head is up in the clouds a bit with this one but a prospective back four which contains Baines, Campbell & Ben Haim is very appealing... I'd be chuffed to bits with that. Maybe wishful thinking but i'd be more than happy if our starting XI looked like this next season.... Given Baines Ben Haim Campbell Solano Duff Butt Baraja Milner Owen Viduka Have we actually been linked to him then our are you just picking names out of the air? Been linked apparently. By someone on N-O then? No chance of him coming here. I saw Rocker on N-O mentioned him but I saw an article on Teletext with him mentioned an'aal Rocker made that up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Ok my head is up in the clouds a bit with this one but a prospective back four which contains Baines, Campbell & Ben Haim is very appealing... I'd be chuffed to bits with that. Maybe wishful thinking but i'd be more than happy if our starting XI looked like this next season.... Given Baines Ben Haim Campbell Solano Duff Butt Baraja Milner Owen Viduka Have we actually been linked to him then our are you just picking names out of the air? Been linked apparently. By someone on N-O then? No chance of him coming here. I saw Rocker on N-O mentioned him but I saw an article on Teletext with him mentioned an'aal Rocker made that up I kna Rocker made it up but there was a line or two on Teletext where it was mentioned. Wish I had Jimbo's camera now so I could've taken a piccy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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