Scottish Mag 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 Skysports.com understands that Newcastle have entered the race to land Portsmouth's Matthew Taylor, in a deal that could involve Amdy Faye. Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has conceded that Taylor could be reluctantly sacrificed in order to finance other deals, in a statement that has put a host of other Premiership clubs on red alert. The talented left sider, who can operate in defence or midfield, has already attracted a firm bid from Fulham for his services but the West London outfit face competition from several other clubs. It would now appear that Newcastle boss Graeme Souness could be ready to rekindle a long-term interest in Taylor, an admiration he has held since his time at the helm at Blackburn. Souness tried to lure Taylor to Ewood Park during his spell in the North West and it seems likely he will be in the running to take the player to St James' Park this time. If Newcastle do enter the competition to sign Taylor then it is understood that Faye could be used in a swap deal, with the Senegalese international already familiar with the South Coast having been signed by Souness from Portsmouth. Redknapp is well aware of the midfielder's combative qualities during his own time at Portsmouth and he remains an admirer of the 28-year-old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheInspiration 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 He's a decent player, but looks a better left-winger than left-back, and there are other positions with priority over left-wing for us, so there goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shearergol 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 Better than what we've currectly got. As TheInspiration says though, much better going forward than defending. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scottish Mag 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 Worth a swap with Faye though? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Sima Report post Posted January 18, 2006 We just shipped one gayer out Just as well we did because Taylor has been linked to the same bloke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footsoldier 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 Let's face it.....he can't be any worse than Faye so we've got to get the best of the deal. I'd swop a pompey tea lady for Faye and still think we got the best of the deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shearergol 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 More talk of Vignal again today. Is he likely to be involved in a deal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 4 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 I'd love Taylor to come here, was disappointed we didn't get him when Pompey got him from Luton and we were linked with him. Think he's the kind of player who would really shine at a club like ours, dare I say it, like Bellamy did.... Plus he's a fucking legend for that goal against the Mackems! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweetleftpeg 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2006 He went into Harry's office and said 'I think I'd better leave right now...before we get any deeper.' Allegedly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemmill 753 Report post Posted January 19, 2006 He went into Harry's office and said 'I think I'd better leave right now...before we get any deeper.' Allegedly. 81556[/snapback] Is he a bit Ambrose like? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Kelly 211 Report post Posted January 19, 2006 Wasn't too keen when I first saw the headline (even though I do think he is better than we currently have) but when you include the possibility of a swap for Faye the deal looks a whole lot better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2006 He went into Harry's office and said 'I think I'd better leave right now...before we get any deeper.' Allegedly. 81556[/snapback] Is he a bit Ambrose like? 81559[/snapback] Alledgedly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeazesMag 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2006 we are also being linked with Joey Barton, who I would take no question Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jusoda Kid 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2006 we are also being linked with Joey Barton, who I would take no question 81602[/snapback] here, here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shearergol 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2006 we are also being linked with Joey Barton, who I would take no question 81602[/snapback] Are we?? Future England captain in my opinion. And to think he played for Scunthorpe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meenzer 1,147 Report post Posted January 19, 2006 we are also being linked with Joey Barton, who I would take no question 81602[/snapback] Are we?? Future England captain in my opinion. And to think he played for Scunthorpe 81610[/snapback] Screaming queen tbh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2006 Why would Citeh be looking to sell. Hasn't he turned over a new leaf this season? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holden McGroin 2 Report post Posted January 19, 2006 Would take Barton (becuase he is good) and Taylor (because he is better than what we have) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shearergol 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2006 we are also being linked with Joey Barton, who I would take no question 81602[/snapback] Are we?? Future England captain in my opinion. And to think he played for Scunthorpe 81610[/snapback] Screaming queen tbh. 81612[/snapback] Excuse me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meenzer 1,147 Report post Posted January 19, 2006 (edited) we are also being linked with Joey Barton, who I would take no question 81602[/snapback] Are we?? Future England captain in my opinion. And to think he played for Scunthorpe 81610[/snapback] Screaming queen tbh. 81612[/snapback] Excuse me? 81620[/snapback] Not you, him. Just thought since we're flinging allegations around in this thread, I might as well throw a suitably ludicrous one on the pile. Edited January 19, 2006 by Meenzer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renton 609 Report post Posted January 19, 2006 So while we are talking about transfers, how much money do people think we have to spend? Hasn't Shepherd said we have fuck all unless we sell, but selling is now difficult because the squad is paper thin (not that many players we would be willing to sell would fetch much anyway). Given the information in the Finances thread, does anyone seriously think buying Barton is a realistic prospect? I'd be against it anyway, because the guy is a complete prick, and is unlikely to be a cohesive force in the dressing room. I mean, it was less than a year ago he was stubbing cigarettes out on junior players and 99% of this forum were calling him worse than shit, even connecting him somehow with his brother (must run in the family etc). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 4 Report post Posted January 19, 2006 I couldn't give a shit about a player's sexual preference (whether some of the comments in here have substance or not), if he improves our team, get the fucker signed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shearergol 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2006 we are also being linked with Joey Barton, who I would take no question 81602[/snapback] Are we?? Future England captain in my opinion. And to think he played for Scunthorpe 81610[/snapback] Screaming queen tbh. 81612[/snapback] Excuse me? 81620[/snapback] Not you, him. Just thought since we're flinging allegations around in this thread, I might as well throw a suitably ludicrous one on the pile. 81621[/snapback] Do you think Matt Taylor is gay though, seeing that you should have a better gaydar than the rest of us? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shearergol 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2006 So while we are talking about transfers, how much money do people think we have to spend? Hasn't Shepherd said we have fuck all unless we sell, but selling is now difficult because the squad is paper thin (not that many players we would be willing to sell would fetch much anyway). Given the information in the Finances thread, does anyone seriously think buying Barton is a realistic prospect? I'd be against it anyway, because the guy is a complete prick, and is unlikely to be a cohesive force in the dressing room. I mean, it was less than a year ago he was stubbing cigarettes out on junior players and 99% of this forum were calling him worse than shit, even connecting him somehow with his brother (must run in the family etc). 81624[/snapback] Link? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renton 609 Report post Posted January 19, 2006 So while we are talking about transfers, how much money do people think we have to spend? Hasn't Shepherd said we have fuck all unless we sell, but selling is now difficult because the squad is paper thin (not that many players we would be willing to sell would fetch much anyway). Given the information in the Finances thread, does anyone seriously think buying Barton is a realistic prospect? I'd be against it anyway, because the guy is a complete prick, and is unlikely to be a cohesive force in the dressing room. I mean, it was less than a year ago he was stubbing cigarettes out on junior players and 99% of this forum were calling him worse than shit, even connecting him somehow with his brother (must run in the family etc). 81624[/snapback] Link? 81628[/snapback] Link to what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
