bawan 0 Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Sam Allardyce has continued his rebuilding at Newcastle with the capture of Geremi from Chelsea on a free transfer. The versatile Cameroon international has been in talks at St James' Park over the past few days and, has now concurred on terms over a three-year deal. A medical has been passed and Geremi will join Newcastle subject to his obtaining of a routine work permit. "Geremi has passed a medical and agreed personal terms with the Magpies, and will arrive on a free transfer from Chelsea on a three-year contract once his work permit has been obtained," confirmed a club spokesman. The 28-year-old has been at Chelsea since 2003 but all too often has found opportunities scarce, in making just 72 appearances and scoring four goals. He is, though, already well acquainted with the North East having spent the 2002/03 campaign on-loan at Middlesbrough, where he impressed, before making his move to the Premiership permanent in joining Chelsea. Geremi becomes Newcastle's fourth signing of the summer, following on from the captures of Mark Viduka, Joey Barton and David Rozehnal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 I'm not even going to post the link, it's right at the top of the page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 21469 Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Come on Jimbo get the camera out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Who needs press conferences or announcements on the stockexchange ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Scottish Mag 3 Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 NEWCASTLE United new boy Geremi today revealed his delight at clinching a move to St James’ Park after becoming Sam Allardyce’s fourth signing. The Cameroon international expressed his admiration for Big Sam and admitted he cannot wait to pull on a black-and-white shirt before running out to perform in front of the Toon Army. The 28-year-old arrives at Newcastle from Chelsea after spending much of his time at Stamford Bridge as a squad player under Jose Mourinho. But he will be regarded as a first-team regular with United, probably at right-back, leaving the future roles of Stephen Carr and Nobby Solano up for debate. The African was not on United’s 9am flight to Graz this morning for their summer “boot camp” in Austria because he has been granted extra time to put his feet up after starring for Cameroon only last month against Liberia and Rwanda to help clinch his country’s place in the African Cup of Nations next January. However, he could not contain his joy after clinching a move to Tyneside. He told the Chronicle: “I am delighted to join Newcastle and I am very, very pleased with this move. “This, like Chelsea, is a big club and a great football club. “They have passionate fans and I look forward to playing for them. “I was impressed with Sam Allardyce too. “I was impressed with what he has done in football and his knowledge of other teams and players. “It’s a great move for me.” The only only down side to Geremi’s arrival is the fact that United will be without his services for up to SIX crunch games in January. For the Cameroon star is ready to lead his country in the African Cup of Nations. The tournament begins in Ghana on January 20, and if Cameroon go all the way, Geremi could be missing until February 10, the day of the final. Allardyce is also facing up to the prospect of losing Oba Martins for the same period, with Nigeria also having booked their place at the finals. But, like Geremi, Martins will be keen to play in the African Cup of Nations, and that means the pair are set to miss crunch fixtures in the Premiership and the FA Cup. And, worse still for United, their African duo will be expected to report for training with their respective national sides a fortnight before the tournament kicks off. Therefore, Allardyce will be without two of his key players for the trip to Manchester United on January 12, the home clash with his old club Bolton a week later and then a crucial trip to the Emirates to take on Arsenal, as well as any potential FA Cup fourth-round tie. And with both Nigeria and Cameroon expected to challenge for the trophy, there is every chance that they will also miss the home game with Middlesbrough on February 2 and the trip to Villa seven days later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11068 Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 woot, well at least we've proof of the right back now... was worried for a minute there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11068 Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Compare this However, he could not contain his joy after clinching a move to Tyneside. He told the Chronicle: “I am delighted to join Newcastle and I am very, very pleased with this move. “This, like Chelsea, is a big club and a great football club. “They have passionate fans and I look forward to playing for them. “I was impressed with Sam Allardyce too. “I was impressed with what he has done in football and his knowledge of other teams and players. “It’s a great move for me.” to this "Any of those other clubs would not have been a disappointment for me," said Rozehnal. "After that though, when I returned from my first visit to Newcastle, I realised that it has really turned out as best as it could. I am excited. "Of course I am still dreaming [of Spain]. I have always dreamed of Spain and that will not fade away quickly. "Anyway, what I have managed to see in England so far, I can say that I would not mind if I stayed here for a couple of years." one sounds like pandering bollocks to me, the other is at worst, honesty. (I'm happy with both signatures btw, I'm just proving a point ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 21469 Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 woot, well at least we've proof of the right back now... was worried for a minute there Aye, cheers Jimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 21469 Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Class name too Geremi Sorele Njitap Fotso No wonder he just gets called Geremi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Who needs press conferences or announcements on the stockexchange ! Is that Ian Marshall? What happened to his fantastic mullet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 22510 Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 i'm not that excited about this buy. he's a decent utility player without being spectacular in any of the positions he plays in. good set pieces mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 i'm not that excited about this buy. he's a decent utility player without being spectacular in any of the positions he plays in. good set pieces mind. You're not excited about anything though, you miserable bastard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMag 0 Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 i'm not that excited about this buy. he's a decent utility player without being spectacular in any of the positions he plays in. good set pieces mind. That really hasn't been an area of our game that we need improvement on eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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