Great title eh? Did say I felt good going into this and we got a result and a very good one at that.
The players are playing correctly to a style pleasing to the eye. Man of the match should have been given to both Guthrie and Jonas. Coloccini fitted in nicely for a first game and will only get better.
Im in such a good mood 
We are unbeaten this season.
So in a rather bizarre few days really of activity we get words of wisdom from Mike Ashley, fleeting appearances of Keegan’s ex hair-do from Coloccini and seemingly some tremor’s in the transfer market.
In a one off interview Ashley revealed he did no due-dilligence before purchasing NUFC from the hands of the Halls and Shepherd. He also gave an insight into how badly managed the club was having taken advanced monies from sponsorship deals and buying players on the never, never for which we still owe £27 million. This even after ‘Flash Ash’ pummelled £100 million in to pay off debts. It certainly seems as though the club on a financial side of things even after just a year on is starting to get a bit of direction.
Ashley also called Newcastle United as a ‘jewel’ and that he has no regrets about rushing into buying the club. He looked upon NUFC as too much of an opportunity to miss out on.
Perhaps this debt gives us some indication as to why we are being a bit more prudent in the transfer market. In all honesty it seems for the first time we are buying the right players rather than trophy signings. They I would imagine will eventually come in the future years.
We are still awaiting official unveiling of Coloccini but with Ashley having wore his name on his back and trained the odd time with the squad it would be a surprise if he weren’t already signed. Still it would be nice for us Geordies to have something to cheer about.
We are being heavily linked with Tiago from Juventus. The former playmaker from the Special One’s Chelsea days showed great glimpses in his time in the Premier League with Mr.Mourinho stating he regretted not getting the most out of Tiago in his time at Chelsea. Certainly a loan deal with a view to a permanent move for £8 million would be a great way to test the water - we just need to persuade Tiago that’s all… Good to at last see us linked with a play-maker though.
The Stephen Warnock links keep coming back in which Paul Ince stated no further player would be leaving. Warnock also had to deny he handed in a transfer request after NUFC turned his head sufficiently - that doesn’t count for anything these days though. We’ve already bid twice for the lad but expect him wearing a Toon top by the 1st of September. He is an extremely underrated English player and will give great competition at left back.
We are also being linked to 2 mysterious players at Real Mallorca again. Certainly one or two showed glimpses of great technical ability and a will to play.
Now with the outgoings…
At last it looks like the Hoekey Coekey himself Mr. Ameobi is on his way out the door with a deal being agreed with Ipswich town and a medical on the cards today. Hopefully that will free up some funds for KK to go get a replacement.
It’s also rumoured that Everton are looking to push through a deal for Alan Smith. It would be alright if we go and spend to replace with the right players.
Aston Villa are rumoured to be back in for James Milner yet again. This time £9 million. If that is the case everyone knows my opinion unless KK thinks he can change his final ball.
So in a nutshell we’ve had it all in the lead up to the opening game against the Manure including a public training session. But are you happy with the direction the club is going? As Jose Mourinho said, “Newcastle are a great club with great supporters and great players but time and time again they underachieve”.
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Be interesting how many toon players are in these teams.
Ive heard a very odd rumour on the grape vine. Don’t know how much credit to give it but piecing things together could be realistic.
We apparently look like selling Smudge to the Toffees for £3 million… I have heard about a possible deal involving us signing David Healy from Fulham for £1.5 million. Now he has more legs and a possible better eye for goal. Hasn’t set the world alight at Fulham but in a better team may be capable of more goals. He is his international record scorer scoring some amazing goals.
I would rather do this and have someone who is backup to Owen and Co. who is capable of scoring a goal but realises he’ll be behind them. He as more legs as well for running about. He’d probably not even be half the wages of Smith and would be half the cost effectively replacing Smith with a more effective player for us.
Add to this the fact that Andy Johnson has just signed for Fulham and you could get 2+2=4.
Interesting one and just thought I would post it up here to see what you guys think?
Here is a clip or what he is capable of…
It has came out today in an interview with Sir Bobby Robson that he is losing his battle with Cancer. The biggest gentlemen in football who acted in dignity with the way he was treated by bandits who used to run St. James Park.
The doctors has confirmed that he is unlikely to lose his battle against lung cancer. Sir Bobby has thanked the doctors and nurses for the length of life he has had after battling cancer previously and said he is looking to enjoy the remaining days he has to the fullest.
“I have accepted what they have told me and I am determined to make the most of what time I have left.”
“I am going to die sooner rather than later. But then everyone has to go some time, and I have enjoyed every minute.”
“I have been fortunate to survive this long. It is thanks to the doctors and their dedication.”
Sir Bobby Robson is and always will be the great ambassador of global football. If only we had more characters like him the football world would be a better place.
I am sure I speak for us all when I say our thoughts are with him and his family.
Well our friendly with PSV brought us some goals from Taylor and Guthrie in the first 10 minutes of the match. We were later pegged back with PSV’s equaliser coming in the last 10 minute after a variety of changes for the Toon. Good result looking at things.
Alan Smith did not feature with KK stating it was injury which ruled him out with the surrounding rumours of an imminent switch to Goodison. There was appearances for Given and Beye as well.
Well according to Deportivo’s official website Fabriccio has signed with Newcastle after the paperwork was complete yesterday. Who knows after some of the twists and turns? Best waiting until the club officially confirms.
Well what have we learned from the past couple of preseason games? That so far nothing has really changed. KK is in need of 5 players still (maybe 4 if Collocini finally signs) with 2 new fullbacks, a target man with some legs and a creative playmaker who I have to say we have never gotten into our squad since we got shot of Dyer. Least Solano carried some of that weight but he has gone as well and we have really struggled.
Two bright spots were the performances of Bassong and Duff who had it not been for we would have looked completely inept. Our team sheet certainly would have turned most fans off instantly seeing the name of Smith up top alone.
To be fair we controlled possession in pretty much both games (more so in the 2nd due to less heat) but we never ever looked like threatening the goal apart from the odd Duff scury.
Milner is showing exactly why I would sell if a bid of £8-10 million came in. The lad just does not have a final ball and cant cross to save his life. Its like a token gesture effort where he never believes he’ll pick someone out in the box. It must be hard work if your a team mate running into the box knowing its never going to arrive to you. Demoralising…
Nice to see us Geordies entertaining ourselves with a couple of rounds of the conga.
One thing is certain those fans who have not renewed this season alone will be thinking they’ve made the right decision nevermind those who have signed up for 3 seasons!
Ashley may be being shrewd but if your audience is turned off you have a very big problem!
I just feel sorry for KK if this is left at his doorstep when the final hand is played. I don’t think many fans would be happy to see that however.
Well Keegan has commented he expects 2 of the 3 defensive targets he is after in the next 7-14 days through the door.
These 3 targets are noted as Coloccini, Burdisso and Warnock. We already know we had a £2million bid knocked back for Warnock but we are expected to go back in with a bid around £3.5 million in the next few days which may persuade Blackburn to sell considering he cost £2.5 million. New manager Paul Ince certainly is putting his stamp on a Blackburn team which I honestly feel is going to struggle in the new season and his comments are to be expected as not to rock the boat. We’ll see how that one develops but I think the the other 2 signings are more likely.
Coloccini has been linked with us for about 24 months but his agent has now confirmed that Newcastle are the only club to have bid for the player who has been left out of training with the Deportivo squad. Expect this one to progress quicker than the others.
Burdisso was commented as saying he wishes to stay at Inter Milan this weekend amid the Newcastle links after it is clear he is surplus to requirements under the special one Jose Mourinho. We certainly would have a strong contingent of Argentinian players in the team this coming season if all signings were to come off. Burdisso is notably a right sided defender and would be to provide competition for Beye who did well once he adapted last season.
I would love it for Newcastle to get a big adventurous and throw the money at McGeady and Bentley. It would be hard to get either player but it would show a good sign of intention as the intentions for Modric has been long forgotten.
Certainly the maket does seem to be gathering pace with the mackems picking up a bit of Spurs crap for their team. A man I love to hate in Diouf will now be disliked even more when he don’s the red and white top of wearyside as looks likely. Oh dear… Probably be another few Cork players signed as well…
Joey Barton has walked free from prison. He served a total 74 days behind bars of the total 6 months he was given for his street spat whilst taking in a Mickey D’s.
I would imagine that he’ll be reporting to St. James Park in the next 48 hours for an assessment of fitness considering how weak our squad is looking currently. He is likely now to head off to sunnier climates for training in Spain? Not bad eh?
Keegan has continued to state he will stand by Barton as this is his last chance and has a lot of bridges to mend.