nufc4ever 0 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 When is he due back from hols? Couple of weeks the Chronicle said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9263 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I think a problem in the last ten years has been the constant frenzy over big signings and the subsequent adulation when they arrive or the pissy sniping when they don't.. The quieter things are done the better imo. spot on iyam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I'm starting to get a real bad feeling about this whole thing, I mean I don't trust the papers but so far Ashley's done nothing that makes me think we're in for an exciting ride any time soon. It's probably the papers stirring as per usual but to be honest they're making a plausible enough case for this Keegan not being backed story that I can see it affecting players wanting to come in. So much for Ashley wanting to make Newcastle a European team again, all I'm seeing is a mediocre, mid-table team with no ambition and dickheads on the board who go over the managers head by appointing people like Dennis Wise. ... I have that Monday feeling if you hadn't guessed Keegan was aware that Wise was coming in as far as I'm aware. Yeah, I think the real issue (if indeed there is any issue) would be if they are now trying to enforce a wage structure on the club. Sensible, long-term.... but it's bound to be painful short-term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico martin 87 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 When is he due back from hols? Couple of weeks the Chronicle said. bloody hell, better holidays than teachers that fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeazesMag 0 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I'm starting to get a real bad feeling about this whole thing, I mean I don't trust the papers but so far Ashley's done nothing that makes me think we're in for an exciting ride any time soon. It's probably the papers stirring as per usual but to be honest they're making a plausible enough case for this Keegan not being backed story that I can see it affecting players wanting to come in. So much for Ashley wanting to make Newcastle a European team again, all I'm seeing is a mediocre, mid-table team with no ambition and dickheads on the board who go over the managers head by appointing people like Dennis Wise. ... I have that Monday feeling if you hadn't guessed I'm saying fuck all me like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag 3 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I'm starting to get a real bad feeling about this whole thing, I mean I don't trust the papers but so far Ashley's done nothing that makes me think we're in for an exciting ride any time soon. It's probably the papers stirring as per usual but to be honest they're making a plausible enough case for this Keegan not being backed story that I can see it affecting players wanting to come in. So much for Ashley wanting to make Newcastle a European team again, all I'm seeing is a mediocre, mid-table team with no ambition and dickheads on the board who go over the managers head by appointing people like Dennis Wise. ... I have that Monday feeling if you hadn't guessed I'm saying fuck all me like Whilst I would be lying if I said I didn't have concerns there may still just be the possibility that we are actively working behind the scenes but are keeping it all hush hush. Look at both the Enrique and Emre deals the media had no idea of it over here until the news had broken in Spain and Turkey. As for the ambition I am not defending the club as I have no idea just what the plans are but playing Devils Advocate if we had managed to secure the signings of Woodgate and Modric and were pursuing the likes of Gomis and Turan would we still have the same concerns. Personally I have no clue whats going on and just hope it all ends up ok... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 A positive way to look at it is no club on earth is going to think we've got money to spend now, so they can't exactly start hiking the price up, it could all be deliberate PR. Who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoog 0 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 A positive way to look at it is no club on earth is going to think we've got money to spend now, so they can't exactly start hiking the price up, it could all be deliberate PR. Who knows? I hope you're right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Viduka was the first arrival of our last close season. News broke on June 5th. Just FYI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 I can see him being irritated if we don't get Dunne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I can see him being irritated if we don't get Dunne. You'd have to wonder if we genuinely got pipped by someone like Spurs again to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I can see him being irritated if we don't get Dunne. You'd have to wonder if we genuinely got pipped by someone like Spurs again to him. I don't see anything strange in currently being beaten to players by Spurs, sadly at the moment they are a much more attaractive proposition. In european competition, just won a trophy, manager who is pretty highly regarded and successful in europe and the old London factor which some players can't get over. If we hadn't had years of Fat Fred inflicting the likes of Souness and Roeder et al on us and makign us mediocre at best then we'd be more attractive, but for now we're not. Out of interest, a genuine question has Keegan actually come out and directly said he wants Dunne, or has it just been the usual paper talk linking us with everyone and deciding themselves that Keegan has said he wants DUnne as i'm not sure either way on this one whether he has or not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonTheMag 4 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Don't expect any major signings until after Euros. Maybe you'll see a few coming out of the Americas and Asia, but no team is going to buy a player with the possibility of a career ending injury at Euros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 2934 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Don't expect any major signings until after Euros. Maybe you'll see a few coming out of the Americas and Asia, but no team is going to buy a player with the possibility of a career ending injury at Euros. They're insured, it's not an issue. It's more likely that clubs don't want to sell players who are "on show" because they know a good tournament will inflate their value! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 8948 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Don't expect any major signings until after Euros. Maybe you'll see a few coming out of the Americas and Asia, but no team is going to buy a player with the possibility of a career ending injury at Euros. They're insured, it's not an issue. It's more likely that clubs don't want to sell players who are "on show" because they know a good tournament will inflate their value! Foremost it is difficult to finalise deals during the Euros. Some teams ban agents and all transfer talks from their camps (Barzagli had to sign his pre-contract with Wolfsburg at a parking place in front of the hotel). You also can't do medicals etc. So even if you find an agreement with the club regarding a fee you will still face problems to tie up a player during the Euros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 2934 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Don't expect any major signings until after Euros. Maybe you'll see a few coming out of the Americas and Asia, but no team is going to buy a player with the possibility of a career ending injury at Euros. They're insured, it's not an issue. It's more likely that clubs don't want to sell players who are "on show" because they know a good tournament will inflate their value! Foremost it is difficult to finalise deals during the Euros. Some teams ban agents and all transfer talks from their camps (Barzagli had to sign his pre-contract with Wolfsburg at a parking place in front of the hotel). You also can't do medicals etc. So even if you find an agreement with the club regarding a fee you will still face problems to tie up a player during the Euros. Yeah there is that also It will be all Africans and those from the Americas until after the Euros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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