khay 10 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 (edited) Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce is closing in on a deal to take Chelsea utility man Geremi to St James' Park. It is understood the Magpies are hopeful of securing the 28-year-old Cameroon international on a Bosman free transfer as he approaches the end of his four-year deal at Stamford Bridge. Geremi, who spent a season on loan at Middlesbrough from Real Madrid earlier in his career, made 23 starts and five substitute appearances for the Blues last season. However, with Paulo Ferreira and Lassana Diarra competing for the right-back spot and Jose Mourinho boasting an embarrassment of riches in midfield, his future chances look limited. Boro have repeatedly been linked with their former player this summer, although the Teessiders have insisted they have not been in the market for him. Ironically, the right-back spot is one in which they have cover, although midfielder Nolberto Solano was used as an emergency defender in that position last season when Stephen Carr was either injured or having to play on the left. However, Geremi's versatility could prove invaluable as Allardyce re-shapes his squad. The manager has also been pursuing an interest in Marseille captain Habib Beye after releasing Titus Bramble, Craig Moore, Oguchi Onyewu and Olivier Bernard within days of his arrival at St James'. Geremi's arrival would see him follow the same path as Damien Duff, who left Chelsea for Newcastle in a £5million switch last summer. Edited June 27, 2007 by khay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Although he hasn't played a great deal recently I really rate him and he'd be an excellent Bosman. Can play right/centre-mid and right-back too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombadil 0 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 I'd be happy with that, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 10 Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 Although he hasn't played a great deal recently I really rate him and he'd be an excellent Bosman. Can play right/centre-mid and right-back too. My thoughts as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombadil 0 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 BTW, what's the source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21924 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 good going forward and at set pieces but i think he's a little suspect defensively. boro fans used to say that he rarely turned up away from home iirc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 (edited) Didn't he have a reputation at the smogs for being a home type player who disappeared in alot of away game and wasn't one for the tougher games? Still if he's free, or near to free then its helping build our squad up and at 28 (i assumed he was a fair bit older) he's the right age to add some experience and should be at his peak. Edited June 27, 2007 by Papa Lazaru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 10 Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 BTW, what's the source? From Teamtalk, they did not say who it was from. However BBC are now running the story as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 How many fuckin' smog fans actually went to away games in order to be able to form an opinion on Geremi 'going missing' ?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 BTW, what's the source? http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/t...ted/6244976.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally 0 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Didn't know he was going to be a bosman, he'd be a quality signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 B is the word, is the word, is the word. Baines, Beye, Bosman. I'll get me coat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 How many fuckin' smog fans actually went to away games in order to be able to form an opinion on Geremi 'going missing' ?????? How dare you doubt the validty of all the hardcore smog away fans, i'm sure both of them know what they're talking about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9777 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Surprised he is just 28 tbh. It's a bit strange that we now seem to have money available, but are exactly doing what Roeder should have done last season, looking for some cheap players to add depth to the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 How many fuckin' smog fans actually went to away games in order to be able to form an opinion on Geremi 'going missing' ?????? How dare you doubt the validty of all the hardcore smog away fans, i'm sure both of them know what they're talking about! True story: Watching MOTD in the 70's - Norwich v Boro. The camera showed the Boro fans and one had a Union flag with 'Champions' written on it!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1245 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Would be a good free but I can't say I've ever been that impressed with him. Decent enough footballer and a useful adittion to the squad but I don't really see where he would really fit into the starting eleven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boyo 24 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 (edited) Beye plays at Right-back and prefers to play there while Geremi plays there too, doesn't he? Nobby Beye Geremi Still, it pretty much says a big fuck off to Steven Carr Edited June 27, 2007 by Geordie Boyo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 91 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 good player, handy from freekicks as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gram 0 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Beye plays at Right-back and prefers to play there while Geremi plays there too, doesn't he? Nobby Beye Geremi Still, it pretty much says a big fuck off to Steven Carr In my James Milner hating ways I would be over the moon at Beye and Geremi on the right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 good player, handy from freekicks as well. Better than Emre...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney 0 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 I think Geremi is a midfielder who's been played at right back by Chelsea. He played there for Boro anyway IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 good player, handy from freekicks as well. Better than Emre...... Never mind Geremi, i think Ron Jeremy would be better than Emre from freekicks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 I think Geremi is a midfielder who's been played at right back by Chelsea. He played there for Boro anyway IIRC. I think he likes to play central or right midfield but has filled in at RB for Chelsea like you say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 good player, handy from freekicks as well. Better than Emre...... Never mind Geremi, i think Ron Jeremy would be better than Emre from freekicks! With his 3rd limb ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 good player, handy from freekicks as well. Better than Emre...... Never mind Geremi, i think Ron Jeremy would be better than Emre from freekicks! With his 3rd limb ? Why not! Also he has good ball contol, can shoot on demand and is great in and around the box, we should sign him up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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