Tooj 17 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 If it comes off I think Zog will be moving inside to a three man midfield with Emre and Parker with Duff joing a three man attack with Milner and Ameobi or Luque. It's been well documented that Charlie prefers a more central role. 162453[/snapback] I'm pretty sure Souness is the only one who's ever said that, and, as has already been said, he's looked pretty out of his depth when played there...by Souness. As for him playing at left-back, he's always tracking back as he's got the commitment and energy, but he's a pretty woeful tackler. Very exciting winger, all the attributes; can't see him adapting to another position. Oh, and Duff has played up front for Ireland a couple of times, and I think a few more for the U21s, he's looked reasonable at it, can't see him filling Bellamy's boots, he's not annoying enough. I'm a little underwhelmed at the price we're paying, as I fear Shola is going to be our main target man, but maybe it's a sign that there's more money to spend than we think? Or Freddie is expanding into the lucrative Down Syndrome market and hoping the extra shirt sales will cover this transfer. 162486[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26336 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 .com aren't usually wrong about these things are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34450 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 .com aren't usually wrong about these things are they? 162499[/snapback] They don't tend to commit on a story until they've got some inside track on it. We'll see though, because if Spurs came in with a better offer, it could be all change. Supposedly they're miles off in terms of the wage Duff wants though - he's supposedly already taking a £10k per week cut to come here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Hasn't their solid reputation been somewhat tarnished over the last few years? And sponsored links to Setanta? They better never complain about the monetisation of football again tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34450 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Hasn't their solid reputation been somewhat tarnished over the last few years? And sponsored links to Setanta? They better never complain about the monetisation of football again tbh. 162511[/snapback] Aye I mentioned that yesterday. Sell-outs tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Hasn't their solid reputation been somewhat tarnished over the last few years? And sponsored links to Setanta? They better never complain about the monetisation of football again tbh. 162511[/snapback] I think they've lost their insider(s) at the club but I think they still don't report on something until it's quite likely. They just don't steal a march like they used to. I would agree that site has gone to the dogs a bit. Still better then the N-O main site though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26336 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Still better then the N-O main site though 162526[/snapback] How dare you question the quality of a site with such well researched and thought out articles as "Why Anelka would be a Crap Signing". Blasphemy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 I'm sure they said Brett Emerton was a done deal, along with Oliver, but they don't seem to get the stick for it. I just don't like the miserable cunts, so I may be slightly biased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 I'm sure they said Brett Emerton was a done deal, along with Oliver, but they don't seem to get the stick for it. I just don't like the miserable cunts, so I may be slightly biased. 162531[/snapback] Neither do I and I find it quite amusing that they're site has gone to the dogs a bit although they're probably making more cash out of it now. Despite their smug attitude it used to be a good site though. Now it's (at best) average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curry stained pilchard 0 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Spurs fans will be sooooooo pissed if we sign Duff. They have an 89* page thread on the "Latest details on Duff deal" on their forum... * correct at time of printing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Interesting that the Spurs lot seem to rate the Zog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curry stained pilchard 0 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Taken from Spurs' forum... If Newcastle blow their summer transfer budget on a LW then they are a more stupid and badly run club than I ever thought possible. It is the one, and only, position they don't need to strengthen. N'Zogbia is their best young player by a mile, but Milner, Emre, Luque can all cover that position in various ways, it seems the best position of all those players. If it was any other club, logic would tell you it wouldn't happen, but Newcastle do strange things all the time. (eg paying Bowyer 40k p/w, wtf!!?) It would be another promising career down the toilet. Cannot say I disagree like... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26336 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Can't say it would be a surprise either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Milner, Emre and Luque are all shite wide-left though. Shola can play there too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5907 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 According to NUFC.com its a done deal. Looks like Kris was right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 1 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Desperate for strikers so we spunk £10million on a winger. D'oh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5907 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 I know, we need 2 strikers, 2 fullbacks and a decent centre back desperately. We are apparently skint an all! Not quite sure how a £10mil winger on £60k a week coming from the league champions fits into roeders ''wont see us as a move down'' thinking? Unless of course hes more of a shepherd signing!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 No fat cat millionaires eh Roeder? More confirmation if it were needed that it isn't our manager who buys and sells... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6306 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Spurs are gonna be pissed if we pull this one off - particularly after we beat them to Scott Parker's signature as well! 162444[/snapback] But we won't pull it off because he's going to Liverpool isnt' he. 162446[/snapback] It's what I'd heard, yes... I won't be fucking complaining if I'm wrong though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6306 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Could we not play Duff up front in the Bellamy (fast annoying bloke) role and keep Zog on the left wing? Bellamy wasn't prolific in front of goal, but his running and pace created opportunities for others, and he chipped in with goals as well. Or am I doing a reverse Souness? 162449[/snapback] Nah, good point. I think Duff could play there (pretty sure he's played that role a few times for Rep. of Ireland). 162450[/snapback] Plays there regularly for EIRE apparently, and effectively by all accounts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5907 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Kidding yourselves tbh. 1 goal every 10 games does not a striker make. And unless we buy another striker who can score 50 goals a season this is not the solution we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Plays there regularly for EIRE apparently, and effectively by all accounts 162559[/snapback] It's not an acronym, nerdling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6306 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 .com aren't usually wrong about these things are they? 162499[/snapback] They don't tend to commit on a story until they've got some inside track on it. We'll see though, because if Spurs came in with a better offer, it could be all change. Supposedly they're miles off in terms of the wage Duff wants though - he's supposedly already taking a £10k per week cut to come here. 162505[/snapback] Am loving .COM's sly dig at the Chronicle mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6306 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Plays there regularly for EIRE apparently, and effectively by all accounts 162559[/snapback] It's not an acronym, nerdling. 162562[/snapback] I know....I always type it in caps though for some reason 'Eire' just doesn't look right to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 I know....I always type it in caps though for some reason 'Eire' just doesn't look right to me 162570[/snapback] Of course a free Eire doesn't look right to you, it's in your genes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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