Buying From Our Premiership Rivals - Southampton
So Graeme Souness wants to bring in
players who have Premiership experience or who can perform in the
League, then? Well lets take a look at our Premiership rivals and
see who is available, who could be available and who we could potentially
attract. In the 17th installment of our series we will look at Southampton.
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Who Said What? NUFC's Season in Quotes - January
2005
The new year started very well for
Newcastle with Jean-Alain Boumsong and Celestine Babayaro signed and
another soon followed with the arrival of Amdy Faye. Results on the
pitch were also picking up with successive home wins over Birmingham
City and Southampton where as in the FA Cup United had made it into
the 5th round but controversy was soon around the corner as the most
explosive month in the club's history drew to an end. Who said what
during the first month of 2005? Check it out...
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Portsmouth In For Andy O'Brien?
Teletext are reporting the following:
Portsmouth are
on the verge of signing Newcastle defender Andy O'Brien. The south
coast-side are set for a major overhaul this summer as new boss Alain
Perrin rebuilds his squad ahead of the coming season, and O'Brien
will be his first summer capture.
The 25 year old who made over 100 appearances for the Magpies, will
be in Portsmouth on Friday to seal the deal.
More to follow...
Toon Interest Confirmed, But No Deals Yet!
Graeme Souness has confirmed an interest in Scott Parker and
Emre while he has admitted he rates Daniel Van Buyten
but has had no contact whatsoever with the player. It's also worth
noting that the season ticket renewal deadline is fast approaching...
Souness on Parker:
"Scott Parker is
a player we like very much and we are definitely interested in signing
him.
"He is a player I have admired for a very long time and there is no
question he will be an excellent signing for us.
"He is good on the ball and is one of the brightest young midfielders
in the Premiership. He is a top player and is precisely the calibre
of player Newcastle United are interested in signing.
"He had a fantastic game for Chelsea when they beat us in the Carling
Cup at St. James's Park last season, but that just confirmed what
I already knew about him. I'd like him to sign for us.
"I don't know how far down the line things are. I just identify the
players I want to sign and then it is up to the chairman to get the
signatures sorted out. He is working very hard to make sure that happens,
but we will have to wait and see.
"We're both working to bring a group of top players to Newcastle United
and things are advancing. I can't say at the moment exactly who they
will all be, but we have identified them and are trying to make sure
they are playing for us next season."
Souness
on Emre:
"Emre is a player we know and he is a
player we like the look of.
"I don't know how it has been leaked out, but yes we've expressed
an interest in him.
"But it is wrong to say that we have made a bid for him or that we
have already held talks with him about a move to Newcastle."
Souness on Van Buyten
"He is another
player we are aware of and who I rate, but we have not held talks
with him and I have not made him any promises at all.
"Anyway, I don't think Hamburg are prepared to sell and I can understand
why."
Nobby Solano Retires
From playing international football for his Country Peru that is,
reports claim today. Solano told Sky Sports News:
It's
time to give opportunities to other players.
"Now I have to focus on my club. I have to talk with Aston Villa's
board to see what my situation is in the squad.
"If Peru want to return to a World Cup, the different coaching processes
have to be respected and there have to be experienced people to manage
the situation.
"But I'm sure that this won't change with (coaches) Freddy Ternero
or Paulo Autuori or any more experienced boss." |
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