Jimbo 175 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Shepherd backs Roeder's plan By Rob Stewart Last Updated: 12:01am GMT 17/03/2007 The Newcastle United chairman, Freddy Shepherd, last night pledged to finance a major rebuilding of the team's defence, whose frailty cost the club a place in the Uefa Cup quarter-finals. Shepherd promised boardroom support for Glenn Roeder after his manager launched an extraordinary public attack on his defenders, whom he blamed for the 2-0 defeat by AZ Alkmaar in Holland that saw Newcastle eliminated on Thursday night. "All of us had set our heart on winning the competition but maybe with all the injuries, that was asking too much," Shepherd said. "Mind you, we won't feel sorry for ourselves and must make sure Newcastle United come back better and stronger next year. The return of Michael Owen and Shola Ameobi will certainly help, that's like two new signings for starters. "And, of course, the board do everything it can to back Glenn Roeder in the transfer market. We've already discussed transfer targets and hopefully they'll come off in the summer." advertisement Centre-half Titus Bramble, whose contract expires this summer, is expected to be ushered out in the defensive tinkering. "It was always going to be a tough season - and that was before a ball was kicked in anger," Shepherd said. "Losing a legend like Alan Shearer left an almighty hole because he's been such a massive figure at Newcastle for 10 years. Then our record signing's ruled out for the season while playing for England at the World Cup. Of course, Alan's retirement was something we were prepared for, but to lose Michael Owen as well was a cruel blow. "Of course, we're desperate for success but not too many clubs would have coped with the problems we've had." Midfielder Kieron Dyer, whose appeal for Roeder to sign Jonathan Woodgate will prove futile, said that the team had "let ourselves and everyone associated with the club down" in Alkmaar. "It's like Groundhog Day and it always seems to happen to us, and now it is another season with nothing to play for," Dyer said. "What makes it a lot worse is that we lost to a set-piece. This has been our achilles heel all season, and we just cannot get it right." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4457 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 3rd transfer window lucky eh? I'd sack Roeder just for dismissing Woodgate out of the equation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 NJS said: 3rd transfer window lucky eh? I'd sack Roeder just for dismissing Woodgate out of the equation. Woodgate should be the first player we attempt to sign in summer. Can't wait to hear Leazes(I'm always right)mag's reaction to this news. We need strikers more than defenders do we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfreddy 0 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Shearergol said: NJS said: 3rd transfer window lucky eh? I'd sack Roeder just for dismissing Woodgate out of the equation. Woodgate should be the first player we attempt to sign in summer. Can't wait to hear Leazes(I'm always right)mag's reaction to this news. We need strikers more than defenders do we? dont despair we will buy big next window bramble or woodgate butt or speed luque or chopra martins or kuyt boumsong or hughes dyer or jenas nzogbia or bellamy duff or robert siberski or shearer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Shearergol said: NJS said: 3rd transfer window lucky eh? I'd sack Roeder just for dismissing Woodgate out of the equation. Woodgate should be the first player we attempt to sign in summer. Can't wait to hear Leazes(I'm always right)mag's reaction to this news. We need strikers more than defenders do we? Yup, but it's if he'll come, which was certainly a part of the issue with the loan deal. I don't think there's any doubt we NEED a good LB, at least 1 high quality CB...... but I'd still say we need at least 1 high quality attacking/playmaking midfielder and probably a forward that is good in the air and can hold the ball up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag 3 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Fop said: I don't think there's any doubt we NEED a good LB, at least 1 high quality CB...... but I'd still say we need at least 1 high quality attacking/playmaking midfielder and probably a forward that is good in the air and can hold the ball up. Whilst I am not naive and think we have the money to get them, we need a whole new back four. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 fatfreddy said: Shearergol said: NJS said: 3rd transfer window lucky eh? I'd sack Roeder just for dismissing Woodgate out of the equation. Woodgate should be the first player we attempt to sign in summer. Can't wait to hear Leazes(I'm always right)mag's reaction to this news. We need strikers more than defenders do we? dont despair we will buy big next window bramble or woodgate butt or speed luque or chopra martins or kuyt boumsong or hughes dyer or jenas nzogbia or bellamy duff or robert siberski or shearer I havent got a clue what you're on about there? Are you saying that all the above are bad signings? ie having Sib down as a replacement for Shearer? Butt is a revelation tbh and far preferrable to Speed, Dyer or Jenas????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag 3 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 peasepud said: Are you saying that all the above are bad signings? ie having Sib down as a replacement for Shearer? Butt is a revelation tbh and far preferrable to Speed, Dyer or Jenas????? Butt has been good but I don't think I would go as far to say a revelation.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Scottish Mag said: Fop said: I don't think there's any doubt we NEED a good LB, at least 1 high quality CB...... but I'd still say we need at least 1 high quality attacking/playmaking midfielder and probably a forward that is good in the air and can hold the ball up. Whilst I am not naive and think we have the money to get them, we need a whole new back four. In all honesty, probably. But I can't see that happening at the moment, and a decent CB that didn't make silly mistakes could probably bring out the best in some of our other ones. So it's the difference between need and would like I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombadil 0 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Two good full-backs are an absolute must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 31877 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 8 months too late Fred and tbh I don't know whether I'd trust Roeder with the money, £6m on another Duff or use £2m of that to pay of Roeder and £4m to attract a better manager? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 ewerk said: 8 months too late Fred and tbh I don't know whether I'd trust Roeder with the money, £6m on another Duff or use £2m of that to pay of Roeder and £4m to attract a better manager? 10p should be enough to pay off Roeder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeazesMag 0 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Fop said: Shearergol said: NJS said: 3rd transfer window lucky eh? I'd sack Roeder just for dismissing Woodgate out of the equation. Woodgate should be the first player we attempt to sign in summer. Can't wait to hear Leazes(I'm always right)mag's reaction to this news. We need strikers more than defenders do we? Yup, but it's if he'll come, which was certainly a part of the issue with the loan deal. I don't think there's any doubt we NEED a good LB, at least 1 high quality CB...... but I'd still say we need at least 1 high quality attacking/playmaking midfielder and probably a forward that is good in the air and can hold the ball up. As you have said I'm a "troll" ....... I will say what I have been saying all season, that I agree 100% with the bold bit especially. Don't know where the money will come from for all of that though, the forward players will [probably] cost more unless we get lucky. As for Gol - and others - I hope you are reading the clubs "plans" ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeazesMag 0 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 ewerk said: 8 months too late Fred and tbh I don't know whether I'd trust Roeder with the money, £6m on another Duff or use £2m of that to pay of Roeder and £4m to attract a better manager? The fee on Martins doesn't count then ? Why not ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio 0 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 If Shepherd was as ambitious as Leazes likes to think he is then he would never have given the managers job to Souness or Roeder. Fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 31877 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 LeazesMag said: ewerk said: 8 months too late Fred and tbh I don't know whether I'd trust Roeder with the money, £6m on another Duff or use £2m of that to pay of Roeder and £4m to attract a better manager? The fee on Martins doesn't count then ? Why not ? Clearly because he was worth his fee IMO, I didn't say all our signings were duds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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