Toonraider 0 Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Looks more like Christiano Ronaldo to me... 19301[/snapback] yes he does, mind you, i couldnt care less what he looks like as long as he can score us some goals! 19312[/snapback] hmm that's a big 'as long as' though isnt it 19314[/snapback] yep! and he wont score unless he gets some decent service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9906 Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Well, as I said at the start of the week the deal wasn't dead at all. I was pretty sure that it would go through. The transfer even cheered me up a bit and be it just because I don't get Bluestar's "Hot dog. Jumping frog. Albert Luque" out of my head... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Well, as I said at the start of the week the deal wasn't dead at all. I was pretty sure that it would go through. The transfer even cheered me up a bit and be it just because I don't get Bluestar's "Hot dog. Jumping frog. Albert Luque" out of my head... 19436[/snapback] You were indeed. And we think our chairman is a wanker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut 190 Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 I've been singing that at work to some strange looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut 190 Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Interesting theory, quite possibly true. http://anfieldroad.com/index.php?option=co...d=652&Itemid=51 Written by Jim Boardman Friday, 26 August 2005 Newcastle United have now shown what might have been the real reason for their "bid" for Michael Owen - to put the frighteners on Albert Luque and his club Deportivo la Coruna. Newcastle revealed earlier in the week that they had made a bid to Real Madrid for Owen, believed to be £16million. The buzz coming out of St James's Park was that Newcastle were big hitters in the transfer market and that Owen was on his way. Trouble was, after all of the fanfare of their announcement, they basically gave Owen just 24 hours to make his mind up - a permanent move or no move at all. Owen had earlier said that he was willing to go to play for the Toon if he could not get a deal with Liverpool, but only on loan. Sounness said that was just not on. In fact in all likelihood the deal was never on in the first place. Behind the scenes Newcastle were putting pressure on Deportivo to accept a bid for Luque. Earlier in the week a bid of £7.5million was rejected, but on Thursday the Spanish club accepted a bid for 14 million euros - £9.5million. Luque has agreed terms and now just awaits his medical. Freddie Shepherd, Newcastle chairman, had said the deadline for Owen to sign was yesterday. Sounness seems to be on a different agenda however, saying: "Our offer for Michael is still on the table, we've spoken to his advisors and they're considering it." Perhaps Sounness isn't fully in the picture, Shepherd won't have a lot of patience left with Sounness, who's team have managed only one point from a possible nine in their opening games. After finishing in the bottom half of the table last year their only hope of qualifying for Europe was through the Intertoto - and they failed in that too. Unless Shepherd has changed his mind, Real are running out of options. Owen has made it clear that if he's not part of Real's starting line-up then he wants a return to the Premiership. He's ruled out a move to France and Gerard Houllier's Lyon. Manchester United confirmed they had no interest in signing the player - after Real's propaganda machine tried to bring them into the running to prompt an auction. Arsenal have also admitted they like the player but have no intention of signing him. So Owen joins Liverpool or stays at Real. Owen's already made it clear he wants to come back to Anfield. Madrid and Liverpool now need to meet somewhere in the middle. Madrid won't get what they want for the player. Liverpool will pay a sensible amount for him. Rick Parry, Liverpool's Chief Executive, gave little away when interviewed at yesterday's Champions League draw. He said: "Wait and see. There's been far too much speculation on it already. Let's just rely on facts and we'll see when we get to that day." The day in question being the closure of the transfer window next week. Speaking about stories that he and David Moores (the Liverpool Chairman) had been overruling Rafa Benitez over the signing of the player, Parry said these stories were untrue. He said: "My personal feelings do not have anything to do with it. One myth that can be dispelled is there's never been a difference of opinion between Rafa and me. We're just keeping our counsel." The truth is that Liverpool want Owen, for a sensible price. They will not be ripped off, and so the negotiation continues: "There's some work to do and it's a few days before the deadline, so we'll see." The Reds are still looking for reinforcements in other areas, and one target is Bolton's Stelios Giannakopoulos. Bolton value him at £2.5million, Liverpool at closer to £1million. Stelios is now in the final year of his contract, so would be available for nothing next summer. Trotters boss Sam Allardyce was at Anfield earlier in the week watching Liverpool lose against CSKA Sofia. He says he didn't speak about Stelios, but was losing hope of keeping the player: "I'm not confident we will keep him. I really think he may leave - I'm 50-50 at best." 19270[/snapback] I think that's a case of Scousers clutching at straws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Well, as I said at the start of the week the deal wasn't dead at all. I was pretty sure that it would go through. The transfer even cheered me up a bit and be it just because I don't get Bluestar's "Hot dog. Jumping frog. Albert Luque" out of my head... 19436[/snapback] The Mystic Meg of Toontastic...................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Well, as I said at the start of the week the deal wasn't dead at all. I was pretty sure that it would go through. The transfer even cheered me up a bit and be it just because I don't get Bluestar's "Hot dog. Jumping frog. Albert Luque" out of my head... 19436[/snapback] Yes i remember, you were saying how their chairman operates and what he did with Bayern Munich over a transfer. So like you i thought we may not have heard the last of this deal, though with NUFC you can never know anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9906 Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 I've been singing that at work to some strange looks. 19442[/snapback] I was so confident about the deal that I bought the CD (for 1 Euro) via ebay on Monday which hopefully has been delivered in meantime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut 190 Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 It was the exact same thing with Pandiani at Brum. One minute Bruce says they're close to signing him, the next day Karren Brady says they couldn't agree a fee, a few days later he signed for the original offer. The Depor chairman makes Shepherd look like Steve Gibson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut 190 Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 I've been singing that at work to some strange looks. 19442[/snapback] I was so confident about the deal that I bought the CD (for 1 Euro) via ebay on Monday which hopefully has been delivered in meantime. 19458[/snapback] You were right with this one Isegrim. Now, do I put £5 on him finishing Premier League top scorer this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ems83 0 Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Luque is number 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sima Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Luque is number 20 19489[/snapback] Keeping the number 10 for Bellamy's return then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daishi 0 Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsD...~705233,00.html SPANISH striker Albert Luque can't wait to make his Magpies debut after finalising his big-money move from Deportivo La Coruna on Friday afternoon. Luque - who has been handed the number 20 shirt - spoke exclusively to nufc.co.uk as he took a look around St. James' Park, and he admits he is desperate to run out in front of a full house on Sunday when Newcastle host Manchester United, subject to his international clearance coming through. The 27-year old jetted into Tyneside in the early hours of Friday morning, and put pen to paper in the United boardroom after passing his medical. He said: "I'm very happy to sign. This transfer has been talked about for a while now, and it is good to be here and have the matter resolved. "I am looking forward to playing at this fantastic stadium with Alan Shearer. I'm very excited to be here. "It is a great place to play, I know that from playing here with Deportivo. "It is usually full, and I'm looking forward to playing in front of the Newcastle fans." Luque, who was accompanied by his father as he signed his five-year contract, says he quickly hopes to show why Graeme Souness was so keen to capture his signature when he pulls on the black and white shirt. "I feel very valued by Newcastle. I will work very hard to prove my worth and I hope to score many goals here," he added. "The Premiership, along with Spain, is one of the strongest leagues in Europe. I have always wanted to play here in England. It is a challenge, and I come here at a time when I am playing my best football. "I want to prove myself in this league, and I am confident that I can. "Manchester United is a very important club in world football, and they have a great team. It would be a great game for me to make my debut in. It would be nice to start with a victory. It is going to be very difficult but it is a match we are capable of winning. "I played four games against Manchester United in the Champions League, two games in two different seasons. One of the games was in the quarter final of the Champions League. It was a difficult time for Deportivo. I didn't score any goals in any of the games - but maybe I will on Sunday!" Score on sunday? do that, mate, and you'll make a good start. score "many goals" and you'll be a hero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney 0 Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 I was beginning to get a bit worried with the lack of an official signing. I had a terrible feeling that the transfer was gonna fall through. Ibrahim Ba style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wor Al 0 Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 he sounds a bit like Robert! Even robert came here because of the Premiership. Let's hope he does a Robert and scores past Man Utd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 ******OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION****** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Is that an Oompa-Loompa reading the news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sima Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Is that an Oompa-Loompa reading the news? 19611[/snapback] gtifffb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wor Al 0 Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 i'd still do her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy 17 Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 funny how squad number 10 is still available!! hhmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sima Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 funny how squad number 10 is still available!! hhmmmmmm 19622[/snapback] Possibly McDermott's for later on in the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy 17 Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 you can keep your forums, bbc, ssn, papers radio etc etc its not a done deal till Jimbo's tele is on!! cheers jimbo, i did not know if i should belive the pics of him holding the shirt!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney 0 Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Georgie's looking a little orange today, alright. Still fantastic though. She could read me the news any day! "The Human-Tourch was denied a bank loan" etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Is that an Oompa-Loompa reading the news? 19611[/snapback] how dare you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy 17 Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 maybe jimbos contrast is out?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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