Jimbo 133 Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Watched the game against Bilbao last Saturday. He was at his best and if he keeps himself fit I don't think there is any chance of Madrid letting him go. 93975[/snapback] When fit, he's one of the top defenders in Europe. 93976[/snapback] IMHO the best. 93979[/snapback] Agreed, he is the best defender I've ever seen in a black and white shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Magpies "Surprised" By Woody Reports NEWCASTLE United today admitted they were "surprised" to be linked with a move for former defender Jonathan Woodgate. Media reports on Tuesday claimed the England centre-half could be on his way back to St. James' Park from Real Madrid in the summer. But a club spokesman told nufc.co.uk: "The stories in the morning papers certainly came as a surprise to us. "Jonathan looks to be enjoying his time in Spain, and we certainly haven't heard anything from Real Madrid, so it would seem the reports are just speculation. "He is someone who was very popular with staff and fans alike during his time at Newcastle, and as a person, he's always welcome any time he wants to visit St. James'." United received a record fee for Woodgate when he departed for the Bernabeu Stadium in August 2004. He only made 36 appearances for the club during an injury-affected time on Tyneside, but he nevertheless still proved himself to be one of the most elegant and talented central defender's in the Magpies' history. Source That's that settled, then. 94226[/snapback] Newcastle United in a surprisingly mystifying week shocker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark 0 Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 My three year old neice knows the Real Madrid chairman, and apparently Woodgate wants to look around our training facilities later. 94149[/snapback] How did she get to know him if she's only 3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Faulkner 0 Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Newcastle dismiss Woodgate link Woodgate's time at Real has been hampered by injuries Newcastle have reacted with surprise at reports linking Jonathan Woodgate with a return to St James' Park. The defender left the Magpies for Real Madrid in a £13.4m move in 2004 but his hopes of a regular first-team place have been hampered by injuries. A Newcastle statement said: "The stories came as a surprise to us. "Jonathan looks to be enjoying his time in Spain and we certainly haven't heard anything from Real, so it would seem the reports are just speculation." The statement added: "He is someone who was very popular with staff and fans alike during his time at Newcastle and, as a person, he is always welcome any time he wants to visit St James'." Woodgate made his latest comeback - from a calf injury - at the end of January. SORTED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiggy_nufc 0 Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Well thats ruined every thing i was getting my hopes up there. wat a team we could have if all this speculation was true. Supose it is a bit like Anelka really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sima Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 £6m for a player that plays once in a while? No more crocks please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 1 Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 First thought was "Bargain", but then I thought about his contract, and how much of a payrise he got to go there. If we could negotiate that back down, and make sure our training methods are improved, I'd pay for SLP's petrol 93974[/snapback] And I'd buy him some easy listenin' classics for the drive down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Swap him for Boumsong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeazesMag 0 Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 pay as you play deal only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 It would be a gamble, and as with every form of gambling you should only bet what you can afford to lose. If Freddie feels the club wouldn't miss £6million, do it. If we would, don't. Better idea: swap Luque for Woody and Gravesen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6287 Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Aye, it would be nice like, assuming Owen stays It would also do Taylor the power of good to learn from Woodgate. Both O'Brien and Bramble always looked the business alongside Woody. 94041[/snapback] I think Owen will stay next year, if only for the fact he will not want to be remembered among Newcastle fans as someone who sat on the bench for the season, although without his goals we would be in somewhat of a relegation battle. Woodgate returning is a huge possibilty, although 6 million is steep for a player who can hardly play a series of games back to back. 94043[/snapback] Splitting hairs like, but how many matches has Owen sat on the bench? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Aye, it would be nice like, assuming Owen stays It would also do Taylor the power of good to learn from Woodgate. Both O'Brien and Bramble always looked the business alongside Woody. 94041[/snapback] I think Owen will stay next year, if only for the fact he will not want to be remembered among Newcastle fans as someone who sat on the bench for the season, although without his goals we would be in somewhat of a relegation battle. Woodgate returning is a huge possibilty, although 6 million is steep for a player who can hardly play a series of games back to back. 94043[/snapback] Splitting hairs like, but how many matches has Owen sat on the bench? 94497[/snapback] Sat on his sofa watching the racing would have been closer to the mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 My three year old neice knows the Real Madrid chairman, and apparently Woodgate wants to look around our training facilities later. 94149[/snapback] How did she get to know him if she's only 3? 94302[/snapback] Used to live next door to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 My three year old neice knows the Real Madrid chairman, and apparently Woodgate wants to look around our training facilities later. 94149[/snapback] How did she get to know him if she's only 3? 94302[/snapback] Used to live next door to him. 95118[/snapback] So she told you about Luque too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russyy 0 Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 6 million is quite a lot to pay for a "SICKNOTE" and dontforget we have already poured money down the sink by buying Boumsong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut 9 Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 6 million is quite a lot to pay for a "SICKNOTE" and dontforget we have already poured money down the sink by buying Boumsong 95132[/snapback] Or you could look at it positively and see that since August 2004, Real Madrid spent 14m on him, have paid a shitload on getting him match-fit and he's had top class experience in training alongside some world class players, and in August 2006, that 14m has been spent on bringing in Boumsong, and Woodgate back, so we've not really lost anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Boumsong would probably do ok abroad imo. Doubt if he's top of Real's shopping list though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut 9 Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 To cut a long story short, a two-year loan deal, with a French International who would probably look good alongside Woodgate in the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Shearer 9 0 Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Taylor and Woodgate = rock solid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I always thought Bramble played miles better when he had Woodgate alongside him. It seemed to improve his confidence as he knew if he fucked up then Woody would sort it out for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 England's best defender IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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