United boss' scouting trip

[Scottish Mag 3]

Glenn Roeder will fly off on a European scouting mission this week as he closes in on several summer transfer targets.

 

The Newcastle boss will take in a league game on the Continent, either France or Italy, to run the rule over potential signings.

 

And he last night insisted that United are in a position to move swiftly at the end of the season to land the men he wants.

 

"Recruiting for next season is ongoing - we're watching players all the time," said Roeder, chasing three defenders and a midfielder.

 

"I'm aware of potential signings playing in the Premiership and every weekend we're out and about in Europe. I'm making a trip into Europe on Wednesday following up on a couple of players.

 

"This season we've clocked up more air miles watching players than ever before."

 

Roeder, as revealed by the Sunday Sun last month, is confident of landing Reading's Steve Sidwell on a free.

 

French sources suggest he is also keen on Nancy's left-sided central defender Pape Diakhate. But the United boss is also confident of an imminent off-field signing.

 

"I hope to be able to make a key appointment in terms of scouting in the very near future," he said. "I think there will be more of a European flavour about our set-up."

[Jimbo 175]

I hope Al Qaeda are on his flight.

[Isegrim 10035]

I hope Al Qaeda are on his flight.

Harsh, but fair.

 

I wouldn't mind him watching the German Cup Semi final between Stuttgart and Wolfsburg in midweek. Wolfsburg do have Hofland and there are plenty of players from Stuttgart worth having a look. Their centre half Delpierre is thought to have offers from various English clubs.

[ewerk 31641]

I don't give a fuck how many airmiles he clocks up, I'll be happy if he lands us the right player. Maybe its only because he's really annoying me but I can't remember so many Roeder quotes and soundbites being produced as have come out in the past few weeks, seems like he's never off the phone to the papers.

[@yourservice 67]

He's done plenty of scouting trips before the previous transfer windows..and he done FUCK ALL then so i can't see it happening in the summer

[Bombadil 0]

Does anyone believe a word he says?

[Brock Manson 0]

I don't give a fuck how many airmiles he clocks up, I'll be happy if he lands us the right player. Maybe its only because he's really annoying me but I can't remember so many Roeder quotes and soundbites being produced as have come out in the past few weeks, seems like he's never off the phone to the papers.

 

It is very worrying how he seems to be diverting his attention to the press more than his job.

 

Wish he'd shut the fuck up, he'll be revealing how he can't decide whether to stay at the Hilton or the Marriot next ffs.

[Bombadil 0]

I don't give a fuck how many airmiles he clocks up, I'll be happy if he lands us the right player. Maybe its only because he's really annoying me but I can't remember so many Roeder quotes and soundbites being produced as have come out in the past few weeks, seems like he's never off the phone to the papers.

 

Only just saw this post, I said the same thing in another thread. He's every journalist's dream. You can give him a ring and he will be happy to supply you with as many ludicrous quotes as possible.

[Gemmill 47358]

I don't give a fuck how many airmiles he clocks up, I'll be happy if he lands us the right player. Maybe its only because he's really annoying me but I can't remember so many Roeder quotes and soundbites being produced as have come out in the past few weeks, seems like he's never off the phone to the papers.

 

Aye I was saying this the other day. I reckon we need a transfer window. You don't hear a fucking peep out of him after one of them.

[@yourservice 67]

Scouting trip?