smoggeordie 0 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 We're officially talking to him and deal meant to be completed soon. SSN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Presumably his Chelsea contract finished today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Need to see Jimbo's telly to believe it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka_From_Viduka 0 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 who watches SSN on a sunday night? although, with this poxy diana concert i am reduced to a crap top gear re-run and hoping that x-men 3 on sky at 8 will be better then when I saw it at the flicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Hopefully with him being free it can be sorted straight away and get it sorted very quickly. Unless he's talking to anyone else (Villa have been mentioned) which would slow it all down. I'd imagine Big Sam will have him convinced and have it done pretty sharpish though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4263 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I think I'm going to enjoy this summer, not only are we being linked with pretty good players but there's actually a feeling of confidence we can sign them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boyo 23 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Wouldn't mind seeing Wayne Bridge join him too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 87 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 geremi will be an asset. better than carr at right back and can play in midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoggeordie 0 Posted July 1, 2007 Author Share Posted July 1, 2007 Sky Sports News understands Newcastle have opened talks with Geremi. Sam Allardyce confirmed his interest in the Chelsea utility man earlier this week and said he was looking to push through a deal as quickly as possible. Chelsea are now understood to have given The Magpies permission to speak to Geremi and the Cameroonian has travelled to St James' Park for talks. Geremi has been at Chelsea since 2003 and has made some useful contributions even if he has not established himself as a regular starter. He can operate in midfield or at right-back and his versatility is sure to appeal to Allardyce. If Geremi joins he will become Allardyce's fourth signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Mark Viduka, Joey Barton and David Rozehnal. Barcelona's Edmilson has also been linked with a move to Newcastle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26771 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I think I'm going to enjoy this summer, not only are we being linked with pretty good players but there's actually a feeling of confidence we can sign them I don't think that Geremi or the players we have already signed were unrealistic targets in past seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4263 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I think I'm going to enjoy this summer, not only are we being linked with pretty good players but there's actually a feeling of confidence we can sign them I don't think that Geremi or the players we have already signed were unrealistic targets in past seasons. You're right, roeder would be doing this well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26771 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I wasn't talking about the way they were being signed, I was talking about their quality, so far I don't think we've signed anyone outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boyo 23 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I wasn't talking about the way they were being signed, I was talking about their quality, so far I don't think we've signed anyone outstanding. Aye, it's a shame we didn't go for Henry when we had the chance....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6321 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I wasn't talking about the way they were being signed, I was talking about their quality, so far I don't think we've signed anyone outstanding. Perhaps they're no better in quality, but they're a damned sight more applicable to our needs which I think both the previous two incumbents of the manager's chair failed to address. As has been alluded to previously, Ashley is unable to plough the big money in until the club is de-listed (scheduled for 18th July). I can't say for sure, but I'm hoping that at least one signing after this point will make people's eyes open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I wasn't talking about the way they were being signed, I was talking about their quality, so far I don't think we've signed anyone outstanding. Perhaps they're no better in quality, but they're a damned sight more applicable to our needs which I think both the previous two incumbents of the manager's chair failed to address. As has been alluded to previously, Ashley is unable to plough the big money in until the club is de-listed (scheduled for 18th July). I can't say for sure, but I'm hoping that at least one signing after this point will make people's eyes open. I think we could still spend big on a deal if we wanted, much as i know nowt about finace! If they know come July 18th he'll plough the cash in then we can just spend the money from the clubs own resources anyway with him soon to replace it, and in most tranfers you don't pay it all up front anyway. But either way i think we'll see some bigger spending allied to Big Sam's shrewd use of frees and cheaper players to build a "proper" squad, something we haven't had in ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka_From_Viduka 0 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I wasn't talking about the way they were being signed, I was talking about their quality, so far I don't think we've signed anyone outstanding. Aye, it's a shame we didn't go for Henry when we had the chance....! for £16.5m he would have been a steal looking at the market today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boyo 23 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I wasn't talking about the way they were being signed, I was talking about their quality, so far I don't think we've signed anyone outstanding. Aye, it's a shame we didn't go for Henry when we had the chance....! for £16.5m he would have been a steal looking at the market today I agree, but point being we wouldn't exactly attract him. Our squad is getting stronger by the week with the kind of hard working quality players that we need rather than trophy signings. As mentioned before though, I'm sure there'll be one surprise before the season kicks off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 87 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 something we all need to realise is that this is the first manager we have had in years where the board haven't interfered in the transfer selections of the manager. good thing is he's addressing the weak points first and then will probably have the budget to sort out extra players that hopefully can make the difference, between being mediocre or being a top 5/top 6 club. shame sir Bobby Robson wasn't allowed this priviledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoggeordie 0 Posted July 1, 2007 Author Share Posted July 1, 2007 SSN - Signing should be completed tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Radio rental. I'm not used to this 'planning' lark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoggeordie 0 Posted July 1, 2007 Author Share Posted July 1, 2007 Passed his medical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 2933 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 All we need is a pic from jimbo's tv now and job's done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I reckon he'll be a good signing meself. Looking forward to seeing him play in a toon shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontoasey 0 Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Great signing for the Toon, quality player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 think he would be used to take over carrs position altho we got solano for that position too. going to be alot of squad rotation i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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