Jimbo 174 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 BILLIONAIRE Mike Ashley wants to bring a global superstar to Newcastle — and has put Raul and Deco high on his wanted list. The Toon's new owner plans to signal his ambition to make the club a worldwide brand by signing one of the biggest names on the planet. A source revealed: "Now Mike has overall control of Newcastle he wants to make a statement of intent to the rest of world football. "He wants to land a global superstar to show he means business and make everyone sit up and take notice. "Mike hopes to move over the next few weeks as Raul and Deco face uncertain futures." The future of Real Madrid skipper Raul has been in doubt since the sacking of boss Fabio Capello. Portugal ace Deco wants to play in England and could be offloaded if Barca land Frank Lampard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 91 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 why, both are past their best.... if i had to chose it would be deco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 174 Posted July 8, 2007 Author Share Posted July 8, 2007 why, both are past their best.... if i had to chose it would be deco. Agreed, although I'm not convinced either would be suited to the Premiership, I'd rather see the club go for someone like Riquelme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontoasey 0 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Never thought this woold be happening a few weeks ago, great stuff, bring it on, would prefer Deco out of the 2 like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy 17 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 it would have to be deco as Raul would never leave maaaadriiid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offshore Toon 0 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Deco, for the right price, would be a great signing and would certainly get the ball rolling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30370 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Do I sound like a deluded fan for not wanting Raul? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offshore Toon 0 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Raul was, and maybe still could be under Sam, a very good player, maybe great, but I can't help but think that he'd come over here thinking it would be easy and he'd be a disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Am I the only one who sees this as a little worrying? Shepherd? Trophy signings? If the statement was "Allardyce wants Raul or Deco and Ashley backs him" then great but this smacks of Fat man again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus 0 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Am I the only one who sees this as a little worrying? Shepherd? Trophy signings? If the statement was "Allardyce wants Raul or Deco and Ashley backs him" then great but this smacks of Fat man again. Interfering owner? Ashley OOT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30370 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Am I the only one who sees this as a little worrying? Shepherd? Trophy signings? If the statement was "Allardyce wants Raul or Deco and Ashley backs him" then great but this smacks of Fat man again. I think it's important to remember that these quotes are from a "source" and have been printed in the NOTW, perhaps it's best not to take them as gospel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Neither please. Just get us Bridge and another CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul 0 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Neither please. Just get us Bridge and another CB. You wouldn't have Deco at NUFC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 neither would come here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 I personally don't rate Deco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Since its the NOTW we can treat is as far from a guarentee of being true! But if it is true that Ashley wants to back Big Sam in making 1 or 2 big signings to show we mean business then thats great. The problem is we're not even in the uefa cup nevermind the CL which can limit the level of player you can attract, but we'll see what they pull off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30370 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 neither would come here That's the reality of the situation, money can't buy everything. I'd like us to make solid progression by adding quality players rather than simply offering huge money to star players in the hope of catching up with the top 4 within the first season. Ashley isn't stupid and I doubt he thinks that we're going to make up the ground immediately and I don't think he'll be spending silly money on players like West Ham have been doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offshore Toon 0 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 West Ham's problem is that they're spending a lot of money on players that will only take them as far as 7th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus 0 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 West Ham's problem is that they're spending a lot of money on players that will only take them as far as 7th. Our big spending got us to 13th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 why, both are past their best.... if i had to chose it would be deco. Agreed, although I'm not convinced either would be suited to the Premiership, I'd rather see the club go for someone like Riquelme. You don't think someone like Deco would suit the Premiership who's harrying and closing down game is vastly underrated? yet you think we should go for someone like Riquelme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 I have either, like. I can't see Raul wanting to come though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4721 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 I'f have deco of the 2 mentioned, boost the attacking options in midfield which we are lacking at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bawan 0 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 West Ham's problem is that they're spending a lot of money on players that will only take them as far as 7th. do u not think parker and bellamy are good enough to be in the CL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 91 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 West Ham's problem is that they're spending a lot of money on players that will only take them as far as 7th. do u not think parker and bellamy are good enough to be in the CL nope, at that level bellamy is too inconsistent. parker simply isn't good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 174 Posted July 8, 2007 Author Share Posted July 8, 2007 West Ham's problem is that they're spending a lot of money on players that will only take them as far as 7th. do u not think parker and bellamy are good enough to be in the CL nope, at that level bellamy is too inconsistent. parker simply isn't good enough. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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