Scottish Mag 3 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Newcastle United go to Serie A title-chasers Palermo on Wednesday with a striker crisis after £10m summer signing Obafemi Martins joined their growing injury list. The Nigerian has a tight hamstring after playing on a hazardous St James's Park pitch against Portsmouth on Wednesday, meaning all United's senior strikers are out of or doubtful for the Uefa Cup trip to Sicilly. Giuseppe Rossi, impressive in his first two Newcastle starts last week, is ineligible under the terms of his loan from Manchester United. Antoine Sibierski - with Martins, the Magpies' joint top-scorer in the competition - has a bruised toe and Shola Ameobi's hip problem continues. Kieron Dyer could have deputised had he not suffered a training ground injury to his left eye last week, while Albert Luque is an alternative but since the arrival of Sibierski and Rossi it is an option Glenn Roeder has only used in two substitute appearances. Damien Duff partnered Rossi in the 0-0 draw with Charlton Athletic and seems certain to play up front, possibly alone. "Oba (Martins) won't travel," Roeder said with the former Inter Milan striker out for a fortnight. "I would be foolish to say any others because their manager would not want to tell us who they have available." Of Ameobi's problem, which has prevented him starting any of the previous four games, Roeder added: "Shola is not in a position to play every week. The hip injury is deteriorating and he needs an operation. "It would be negligent of me not to assess his injury and put his career at risk. If we have to take the hit (of an operation) and he is not available for a long time, so be it. We are getting him ready to play as soon as possible but if I feel in the next game he plays he is putting his long-term health at risk he will have to have the operation." With the Magpies still in the League Cup, Roeder is reluctant to rotate his squad. "I want to put out the strongest team we can for whatever competition we are playing in," he said. "But when you are playing every few days and picking up knocks, players are not having enough recovery time." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19817 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Newcastle United go to Serie A title-chasers Palermo on Wednesday with a striker crisis after £10m summer signing Obafemi Martins joined their growing injury list. The Nigerian has a tight hamstring after playing on a hazardous St James's Park pitch against Portsmouth on Wednesday, meaning all United's senior strikers are out of or doubtful for the Uefa Cup trip to Sicilly. Giuseppe Rossi, impressive in his first two Newcastle starts last week, is ineligible under the terms of his loan from Manchester United. Antoine Sibierski - with Martins, the Magpies' joint top-scorer in the competition - has a bruised toe and Shola Ameobi's hip problem continues. Kieron Dyer could have deputised had he not suffered a training ground injury to his left eye last week, while Albert Luque is an alternative but since the arrival of Sibierski and Rossi it is an option Glenn Roeder has only used in two substitute appearances. Damien Duff partnered Rossi in the 0-0 draw with Charlton Athletic and seems certain to play up front, possibly alone. "Oba (Martins) won't travel," Roeder said with the former Inter Milan striker out for a fortnight. "I would be foolish to say any others because their manager would not want to tell us who they have available." Of Ameobi's problem, which has prevented him starting any of the previous four games, Roeder added: "Shola is not in a position to play every week. The hip injury is deteriorating and he needs an operation. "It would be negligent of me not to assess his injury and put his career at risk. If we have to take the hit (of an operation) and he is not available for a long time, so be it. We are getting him ready to play as soon as possible but if I feel in the next game he plays he is putting his long-term health at risk he will have to have the operation." With the Magpies still in the League Cup, Roeder is reluctant to rotate his squad. "I want to put out the strongest team we can for whatever competition we are playing in," he said. "But when you are playing every few days and picking up knocks, players are not having enough recovery time." a bruised toe? ahh diddums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19817 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 ps - time to lure shearer out of retirement is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 If Sherla does indeed go for an operation and is out for a while, then the shit will surely hit the fan. The decision not to have had the operation in the summer will have been a mistake of gargantuan proportions. Oh, has anything been said if Rossi is going to prolong his agony, I mean stay, here after January?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Maul 0 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Three words, Glenn - Albert fucking Luque Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 (edited) Damien Duff partnered Rossi in the 0-0 draw with Charlton Athletic and seems certain to play up front, possibly alone. I suppose he could add N'Zogbia and Milner to make a front three, and Luque could be cover for the bench if he impresses in training. Edited October 30, 2006 by TheInspiration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 3 down (which is what we'll be by half time) 5 letters, £9 million pound striker who you leave on the bench.... _ U Q U _ hmmmm Glenn its a puzzler innit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Of course, when Luque does play, the general consensus is that he's shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26292 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Shola will be out for the season once he's had his op according to quotes from Roeder on NUFC.com. "It's a fair bet that Michael Owen will not play again this season and neither will Shola Ameobi once he has an operation on his hip in the next couple of weeks." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 17749 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 We're going to play Duff upfront alone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Of course, when Luque does play, the general consensus is that he's shite. And whats the difference between him, Shola, Bumble, Carr and frankly Martins? All have done nothing of late to prove themselves as being worthy however Luque hasnt even had the chance to prove it. You dont see Roeder saying "Stevey you are shite so Im dropping you and putting Duff in your position". Luque scored two corkers against Liverpool reserves now I dont care what anyone says about it being a reserve game, Id happily take Pool reserves in place of most our 1st team at the minute. That in itself meant he should be given a chance. Roeder is a cock, simple as, hes on record as saying we have no strikers for Thursday and I might have to play Duff up front on his own!" the bloke is a fucking retard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Luque is playing for the stiffs tonight, read in to that what you will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelie 103 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Surely there must be some sort of striker from the reserves that can fill the gap, isn't that what the reserve team is for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I assume that if he's playing for the reserves, it's unlikely he'll travel to Italy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I assume that if he's playing for the reserves, it's unlikely he'll travel to Italy? If he was likely to play he wouldn't be risked in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I assume that if he's playing for the reserves, it's unlikely he'll travel to Italy? If he was likely to play he wouldn't be risked in my opinion. Yeah that's what I thought, though he can't seriously not at least take him with the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I'm not saying I wouldn't like to see Luque given a chance, but what I do think is that there's a danger that some people have built him up in their minds to be our saviour now (not necessarily anyone here, I'm just making an observation), and it's just going to be doubly disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyG 0 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Luque isnt even a striker he is a left winger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Luque isnt even a striker he is a left winger ah thats ok, because Damien Duff is a striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I'm not saying I wouldn't like to see Luque given a chance, but what I do think is that there's a danger that some people have built him up in their minds to be our saviour now (not necessarily anyone here, I'm just making an observation), and it's just going to be doubly disappointing. For the most part I doubt that, and it's more that logic should tell us he should get a chance, because regardless of his ideal position, he is more of a striker than Duff any day. I believe his La Liga position was left attack in 4-4-3, or support striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima 0 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 (edited) For the most part I doubt that, and it's more that logic should tell us he should get a chance, because regardless of his ideal position, he is more of a striker than Duff any day. I believe his La Liga position was left attack in 4-4-3, or support striker. No wonder Luque looked better, he was playing in a team of 12 men. Edited October 30, 2006 by Sima Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Luque isnt even a striker he is a left winger Righto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Luque was subbed tonight on 55mins for the Stiffs Vs Blackburn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 8870 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I'm not saying I wouldn't like to see Luque given a chance, but what I do think is that there's a danger that some people have built him up in their minds to be our saviour now (not necessarily anyone here, I'm just making an observation), and it's just going to be doubly disappointing. Where is your eternal optimism gone? Welcome to the dark side of looking at things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 4852 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Is Finnigan a striker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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