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| [/i][/b] Woodgate 'gutted' to leave Newcastle Jonathan Woodgate has admitted that leaving Newcastle was the hardest decision of his career. The 24-year-old centre-back has sealed a sensational move to Real Madrid just days after travelling to Munich in a bid to get to the bottom of his latest injury problems. And as he prepared to be unveiled at the Bernabeu Stadium, he spoke of the agonising decision to leave Tyneside just 18 months after his arrival. "I'm gutted to leave Newcastle United," he said. "I'm going away and I'm disappointed because I am leaving Newcastle before I could show the fans what I can really do. "I'm leaving probably the most exciting bunch of young players in Europe, plus of course great players like Alan Shearer, along with the best fans and one of the best stadiums in Europe. "But how can any player turn down Real Madrid? It's the only club I would have left Newcastle United for in the present circumstances. It was the hardest decision of my career, but I cannot miss out on the chance of playing with so many great players at Real." |
Yo guys, I'm back now :-)
Shame we lost, I was at the game and am uploading videos and pics now of it 
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| Originally posted by Turner He wont buy until the transfer window opens in janauary or he will squander the money. I can recall Newcastle were about to sign a French Winger he's about 18 from St Etienne, what ever happened to that? |
On the topic of Arsenal, they never did sign that Trabelsi. You reckon Newcastle aregonna line up a bid for him or the Portugese defender? or maybe even both.
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| Originally posted by Turner On the topic of Arsenal, they never did sign that Trabelsi. You reckon Newcastle aregonna line up a bid for him or the Portugese defender? or maybe even both. |
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| Originally posted by evil_bastard They're both right backs but we got Carr instead. Apparently Trabelsi has dodgy knees but Arsenal might go back in for him. We're looking for a centre back, the names being banded about are King (Tottenham), Kuffour (Bayern Munich), Colloccini (AC Milan), Yobo (Everton), Boumsong (Rangers), Gallas (Chelsea), Mellberg (Villa). About half of those are unrealistic though as the other club won't sell. |
Gallas is brilliant but Mourinho has already said no chance. McLeish has also said no chance of Boumsong either.
Freddy says "the fans will be pleasantly surprised at what results from this deal". Alan Oliver, that twat who writes for the Chronicle, says we are after a "big big name" which will, in his words, "blow your socks off" if the deal comes off.
I don't doubt we're trying to bring someone in but if we go for unrealistic targets we might get nothing before the deadline. Someone like Upson from Birmingham might be more realistic.
Whoever we get we are going to have to pay over the odds though, because this is so close to the transfer deadline clubs don't wanna lose their players and know they can mess us about.
your right, Gallas is the don, so fucking quick! hope he still plays regulary alongside terry. Carlvalho (sp?) looks solid also. we have by far and away the best defence in europe atm.
Hope Mourinho sorts out the midfield tho, be interesting to see wot he plays againt palace. really liking Smertin tho, Lots of battle in him.
As this is Newcastle thread, I think it could be a slightly mediocre season for them. No champions league spot im afraid. Liverpool definatly look more solid, and if Middlesborigh sort it out at the back, they have enough attacking prowess to cause alot of teams problems. 5th or 6th at best fot teh toon.
was watching footyreview on skysports and heard that woodgate never played more than 7 games in a row in the premiership!! always injured so u can see why they sold him.. boumsong is a huge and quick defender. saw him play last year for auxerre. hes about the size of campbell but quicker and would be a great buy. but as he only went to rangers in the summer i dont think u could get him. liverpool were linked if u remember but he opted for rangers in the end.. whyyyy!
Re: Newcastle United Thread
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| Everton braced for Toon's Yobo raid Everton are bracing themselves for a �7m move for Joseph Yobo from Newcastle. The Nigerian central defender has proved to be one of David Moyes' best acquisitions and is reportedly on Newcastle's wanted list as they search for replacements for Jonathan Woodgate. Newcastle, armed with �13.4m received from Real Madrid for the injury-prone centre-half, have registered an interest in Yobo. But Moyes would be loathe to lose the �4.5m signing from Marseille if Newcastle returned with a firm offer before the transfer deadline. |
Newcastle have a history of attacking football and forgetting about defence but this latest rumour just takes the piss:
Sky Sports:
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| Sky Sports News have claimed that Newcastle United have made a �20 million bid for Everton and England striker Wayne Rooney. The Magpies are thought to have tabled the massive bid for the England international as they look to spend some of the money from the sale of Jonathan Woodgate. Rooney's future at Everton is uncertain as he is still to sign a new deal at Goodison Park. The club have offered Rooney a lucrative five-year deal as they look to tie him down to a new long-term contract. Rooney has become one of the most coveted prospects in European football after his exploits at Euro 2004. Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid have all been linked with the teenager, but now Newcastle are looking to steal a march on their rivals by luring the striker to St James' Park. Magpies boss Freddy Shepherd has hinted that the club would make a surprise signing in the wake of Woodgate's departure and it appears they hope to sign Rooney in the biggest transfer deal of the summer. Rooney could be seen as a long-term replacement for Alan Shearer who is set retire at the end of the current season. |
Personally i wouldn't want rooney playing for Newcastle, in my opinion if Newcastle bought him it would be a complete waste of money, when will Newcastle realise its defenders we need not forwards. The likes of Chopra are never gonna come through for Newcastle when were buying more forwards.
Ameobi has the potential to be a class player but now its all down to whether he gets the chances. I cant see any chance that he will get on before Shearer, Kluivert or Bellamy unless Newcastle are hit with injuries.
Personally i cant see many Newcastle fans being happy with decision to buy Rooney. The majority of fans want defenders.
Lets just hope its not true. 
�20 million wasted in my eyes.
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| "I can confirm that we have received a �20 million offer for Wayne Rooney from Newcastle United. This bid has been turned down," Everton head of media Ian Ross told the club website. Newcastle chairman Shepherd has told Sky Sports News that the �20 million cash offer will stay on the table for Rooney for the time being. |
Newcastle has a ton of strikers and I think Rooney is just surplus to what they already have.
Would like them to get King from Tottenham or that Argentine who plays for Milan but is loaned out to Spainish clubs each year.
Rooney isn't needed. If Newcastle was to sign two strikers which you mentioned i think most Newcastle fans would be over the moon. I really do think we need to sign 2 defenders with the money as when 1 is injured it really does show with results.
Re: Newcastle United Thread
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No bid for Kuffour - Bayern Bayern Munich have denied reports suggesting Newcastle have made an approach for Ghanaian defender Samuel Kuffour. Liverpool have also been linked with the commanding centre-half in recent days but Bayern insist no offer has been lodged for the 27-year-old. "No offer has been received by us," said a Bayern spokesman. Kuffour is, nevertheless, thought to be available if any club matches Bayern's valuation which is believed to be in the region of 6million euros (�4m). He is out of contract at the end of this season and is not guaranteed a place in Felix Magath's starting line-up due to the arrival of Brazilian international Lucio from Bayer Leverkusen. |
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Davenport wanted by Newcastle Newcastle are understood to have made a �3m bid for Coventry defender Calum Davenport. The Magpies are urgently seeking a new central defender after selling Jonathan Woodgate to Real Madrid last week. A host of star names have been linked with a move to St James' Park, but unsung 21-year-old Davenport has been regularly scouted by Newcastle. An England Under-21 international who was linked with Arsenal two years ago, Davenport is ready to leave Highfield Road after Coventry chairman Mike McGinnity admitted there was no chance of keeping him. But McGinnity insisted: "We are looking for a fair price. A fair price for the club and for the player." |
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Gallas going nowhere, warns Mourinho Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has reiterated that any Newcastle bid for defender Willam Gallas will be in vain. Despite tabling a failed �20m bid for England striker Wayne Rooney, Magpies manager Sir Bobby Robson is looking for a replacement for newly-departed centre-back Jonathan Woodgate. But French ace Gallas will not be leaving Stamford Bridge for St James' Park, according to Mourinho. "There's no chance of William Gallas going to Newcastle United," said Mourinho, Robson's former right-hand man at Porto and Barcelona. "In fact, there's no chance of William Gallas going anywhere. He stays with Chelsea." Robson is also an admirer of Gallas's team-mate Robert Huth, but Mourinho has also already stated his intention to hold on to the 20-year-old German. |
Last night The Times claimed that Newcastle's bid for Rooney was a conspiracy aimed at starting a phoney-bidding war with Man Utd at a low starting price, therefore doing Man Utd a favour and we would get O'Shea as a reward if it worked.
This is typical of the kind of shit the media have thrown at us all summer as they desperately try to ruin Newcastle's name.
Today the official Newcastle site released the following statement:
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| United Deny Rooney Conspiracy Allegations NEWCASTLE United vehemently denies the allegations made in today's Times that it has been involved in a conspiracy with Manchester United and/or Proactive Sports Group about a potential sale of Wayne Rooney by Everton. Those allegations are offensive and absurd. The suggestion that Newcastle United would be helping one of its main competitors secure one of the most talented players in Europe is bizarre. The club has already confirmed its interest in Rooney and the club has been working on the bid for a number of weeks. He would be a tremendous asset to the club. Newcastle is taking the allegations of conspiracy very seriously and is currently seeking legal advice. |
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Woodgate's Real exit enabled Rooney bid, says Robson Newcastle manager Sir Bobby Robson admits his club could not have bid for Wayne Rooney without first selling Jonathan Woodgate to Real Madrid. The Magpies' �20m bid for the Everton striker has been rejected. It is an ambitious move by the Tyneside club but one Robson insists could not have been taken had Woodgate not been sold for �13.4m. "You can't buy Rooney unless you sell Woodgate,'' he said. "Even Manchester United can't buy Rooney. The most famous club in the country can't buy Rooney. "We made an offer for him - they can't make that offer. I know Sir Alex and he would love [Rooney].'' However, Robson also insisted the quest to recruit Rooney will run in tandem with their efforts to replace Woodgate. The Magpies were furious at suggestions on Tuesday that they had only tabled their offer for the 18-year-old in order to pave the way for his move to Old Trafford and at the same time get the green light for a move for defender John O'Shea. "We are trying to do two things,'' Robson added. "The possible purchase of Rooney will not stop us bringing in a centre-half." |
Robson makes case for defence
Sir Bobby Robson has admitted he fears for Newcastle's season if he fails to sign a top-class centre-back before the transfer window closes.
The Magpies manager has revealed his frustration with the difficulty of finding a replacement for Jonathan Woodgate before 31 August.
Robson is understandably excited about Newcastle's bid for Wayne Rooney, but admitted: "If we don't get a centre-half we are risking a certain situation within the club.
"We're looking for a quality player - a genuine quality player. Someone who we know can play in the Premiership, not a long-term prospect.
"But you will appreciate it's not easy. I see a lot of names bandied about - which is fine - but we've got to persuade clubs to sell.
"It's fine to try to get William Gallas, but Chelsea won't sell.
"We're being quoted more money for some players than we received for Woodgate, but we're still trying to bring in the type of player we want."
So Newcastle want Rooney and a top clas centre back? Its one or the other bobby.
let me be the first to say.... upsy daisies... 
Newcastle honestly did play shit. Dyer a general dump performance as usual. Sell him i say. It wont be long before kluiverts gone.
Same old story again today. Attack, attack, attack. We need to learn to curb our attacking instincts.
We had the Boro game in the bag, we were 2-1 up and playing better, Jenas missed a sitter from about 5 yards which would have made it 3-1 minutes from time, when suddenly Hasselbaink's cheated a hand of god equaliser and we've pissed 2 points down the drain. It was desperately unfair but it wouldn't have happened if we'd just kept the ball or kept blasting it into the corners, rather than ruthlessly attacking and attacking until the final whistle.
Then the Spurs game and we wasted several glorious chances in the first half, we should have been 3-0 up easy at half time, but Spurs suddenly hit us on the break with a good 20 yard strike early in the second half and defend to the whistle. 3 points pissed away against poor opposition.
An unfairly disallowed goal from Shearer, a 25 yd fluke that Given caught and spilled into his net, and a second uncharacteristic blunder from Given all leave a bitter taste in the mouth, but the truth is we blew a hatload of chances and at 2-0 up we just continued to attack relentlessly, careless of the consequences of throwing everyone forward. Norwich deserve praise for a gutsy performance, they found plenty of space in our half before most of our players were camped outside their 18 yard box.
We should have 9 points, we have been the better side in all 3 of our games, and had 2 of them in the bag. But we only have 2 points. It's not going right for us, it's the typical slow start to the season like last year and the year before. We just need to hold onto the ball better and keep a bit of discipline. Bowyer coming back into central midfield will be a welcome boost.
teapot dyer + spare part shearer cost us another game, given was unfortunate + the linesman didn't help matters twice 
why on earth does dyer get the chance to wear the toon top, bowyer has heaps more commitment + passion and is a better player, shearer is slow, old + past it, play shola if kluivert still aint match fit ffs.
Dyer only got in the side because Ambrose and Jenas were injured and Bowyer has only just returned to training.
I agree on Shearer, he needs rested, that was his 3rd full game in 11 days, the guy is 34 and slowing badly. Get Kluivert or Ameobi in alongside Bellamy.
Anyone think Boumsong could be a realistic target now? He's threatened to walk out on Rangers after they were knocked out of the Champions League yesterday, and they are in financial trouble and could do with a few million after losing all that Champs League money. He's strong, quick, good in the air and was included in the French squad for Euro 2004.
How long before the UEFA Cup matches get under way? It usually isnt long after the Champons League.
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