mrkikiet 0 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 If we do get Owen, the best thing about it would be the return of the 4-4-2 formation IMO. Seriously. 16974[/snapback] Yeah, I've been wondering about that. What odds on Souness trying to turn Owen into a winger? 16980[/snapback] or dropping shearer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 I can't help feeling really cynical about our chances with this one, this is the bigest "Come and get me" to other Premiership clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney 0 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Every pundit/manager I've heard commentate on the Owen to ManYoo/Pool/Toon situation has always said that he wouldn't fit into a 4-5-1 formation, as the lone striker. That he likes to play off the shoulder of another striker. Liverpool won 2 cup finals playing 4-5-1 with Owen up top but he's at his best alongside a big man, Shearer/Crouch for example. I think if we did sign him, we'd have to revert to 4-4-2 that would get the best out of Shearer AND Owen. It is a case of all our eggs in the 1 basket though, as we still have no left OR right winger to play 4-4-2 (will Dyer play right wing thtis year?). It also doesn't really give Shearer the rest he needs as we're still a striker short.....in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 17774 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Oh the cynicism! I wonder where we could have got that from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 *wonders how many avatars are about to be changed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Steven Gerrard didn't look to confident in seeing his old pal return t the club in his post match interview. Hope he's right but all my faith in the toon signing someone has been lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34461 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 *wonders how many avatars are about to be changed! 16987[/snapback] Is he squatting for a dump on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 I'm also more in the 'he'll still not come' camp at the moment. See what we've become? Under Keegan we'd already be out there getting his name on the shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 *wonders how many avatars are about to be changed! 16987[/snapback] Is he squatting for a dump on that? 16990[/snapback] yup hopefully all over Fat Freds dinner. (And before anyone points out, I knaaa its the wrong top but you try getting a pic of the new one from .cock) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Hog 336 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 *wonders how many avatars are about to be changed! 16987[/snapback] Is he squatting for a dump on that? 16990[/snapback] It does look like he's not been getting enough fibre in his diet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 *wonders how many avatars are about to be changed! 16987[/snapback] Is he squatting for a dump on that? 16990[/snapback] It does look like he's not been getting enough fibre in his diet! 16995[/snapback] Nah, he's just got a good sun tan after lazing away on the tropical sands of Cullercoats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombadil 0 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 (edited) I can't help but feel excited - it could be a good move by the Fat One to price Liverpool out of a move. Makes you wonder though - why is he only prepared to release funds for players he likes? He should back his manager more often and not just when it suits him. Edited August 24, 2005 by Bombadil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 8870 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 After agreeing a transfer sum I don't think a loan deal is on the table any more. As I said, I think it is an attempt of pricing Liverpool out of the market. I don't think you must be a genius to get this idea, in fact en contraire... Anyway, I'll remain sceptical about the deal going through and I don't think it is a clever piece of business. But hopefully it will work out for the better of Newcastle United. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 After agreeing a transfer sum I don't think a loan deal is on the table any more. As I said, I think it is an attempt of pricing Liverpool out of the market. I don't think you must be a genius to get this idea, in fact en contraire... Anyway, I'll remain sceptical about the deal going through and I don't think it is a clever piece of business. But hopefully it will work out for the better of Newcastle United. 17003[/snapback] Apologies for appearing less than the full picnic hamper, but Owen's own words (reproduced faithfully on NUFC.com) are that it will be a loan at Newcastle if the deal to Liverpool cannot be done in time. The shite on .cock will probably just be banner waving in order to get some glory and encourage one or two season tickets to be bought. Cynical, moi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney 0 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 .com are very sceptical about the whole deal in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34461 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Have a look on Newcastle Online man. Wullie is going mental saying he's "absolutely devastated" at this news, and every bugger's agreeing with him. People have become so used to being negative and moaning that they can't muster positivity for anything anymore. I'm not saying this deal is going to come off, but I'm buggered if I'm going to be devastated about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 8870 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 After agreeing a transfer sum I don't think a loan deal is on the table any more. As I said, I think it is an attempt of pricing Liverpool out of the market. I don't think you must be a genius to get this idea, in fact en contraire... Anyway, I'll remain sceptical about the deal going through and I don't think it is a clever piece of business. But hopefully it will work out for the better of Newcastle United. 17003[/snapback] Apologies for appearing less than the full picnic hamper, but Owen's own words (reproduced faithfully on NUFC.com) are that it will be a loan at Newcastle if the deal to Liverpool cannot be done in time. The shite on .cock will probably just be banner waving in order to get some glory and encourage one or two season tickets to be bought. Cynical, moi? 17005[/snapback] The problem is that it's not just up to Owen to decide what sort of transfer deal it is. Whatever he said this morning, the sort of deal that apparently has been agreed between the clubs is a direct transfer. If Madrid will abstain from its demands when Michael Owen is saying that he is not interested in anything else than a loan deal is another scenario that isn't on the agenda - yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Have a look on Newcastle Online man. Wullie is going mental saying he's "absolutely devastated" at this news, and every bugger's agreeing with him. People have become so used to being negative and moaning that they can't muster positivity for anything anymore. I'm not saying this deal is going to come off, but I'm buggered if I'm going to be devastated about it. 17008[/snapback] You just can't fucking win with some people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Now now boys, don't question the Sooopa fans. It was nice them say that away games are the place for a protest as 'anly the real fans gan to them man.' Those guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Have a look on Newcastle Online man. Wullie is going mental saying he's "absolutely devastated" at this news, and every bugger's agreeing with him. People have become so used to being negative and moaning that they can't muster positivity for anything anymore. I'm not saying this deal is going to come off, but I'm buggered if I'm going to be devastated about it. 17008[/snapback] Whey maaan Im devastated, it just shows the lack of ambition this club has, spending 16 million on an England International, world class, proven goalscorer who it has to be said scores freely at SJP. Surely we could have saved the money and bought someone cheaper or ideally find a 10 y/o Geordie lad and mature him tbrough the ranks of schoolboy and youth teams before joining a 42 y/o Shearer up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Now now boys, don't question the Sooopa fans. It was nice them say that away games are the place for a protest as 'anly the real fans gan to them man.' Those guys. 17013[/snapback] I haven't registered since it was updated. I am happy enough here at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 I can't understand them over there.. they'd rather have a cast off from Fulham (Boa Constrictor), or someone no-one has ever heard of (Luque) or someone EVERYONE has heard of (Anelka) than a proven gaol scorer at all levels who stays out of trouble............. Madness! Madness!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 (edited) Now now boys, don't question the Sooopa fans. It was nice them say that away games are the place for a protest as 'anly the real fans gan to them man.' Those guys. 17013[/snapback] I haven't registered since it was updated. I am happy enough here at the moment. 17015[/snapback] That's what I thought but you don't actually have to re-register mate if you'd registered previously. I occasionally post on general chat but the Michael Owen thread pretty much sums up why I avoid the footie chat. Plus, I don't get to many away games. Edited August 24, 2005 by alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34461 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 I can't understand them over there.. they'd rather have a cast off from Fulham (Boa Constrictor), or someone no-one has ever heard of (Luque) or someone EVERYONE has heard of (Anelka) than a proven gaol scorer at all levels who stays out of trouble............. Madness! Madness!!!! 17016[/snapback] I can't quite believe what I'm reading over there to be honest. Being cynical about this move is one thing, but saying that it's a huge mistake and "devastating" is fecking amateur dramatics at its best. Sad as owt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 8870 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 I can't understand them over there.. they'd rather have a cast off from Fulham (Boa Constrictor), or someone no-one has ever heard of (Luque) or someone EVERYONE has heard of (Anelka) than a proven gaol scorer at all levels who stays out of trouble............. Madness! Madness!!!! 17016[/snapback] Except of that I think that Luque for the right money would have been a decent buy I agree that in contrast to all the other players mentioned so far this potential transfer gets me excited on the sporting level. I think we will pay over the odds, but at least we will get a fantastic player in return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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