Glen 0 Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 This is great stuff. Two defenders confirmed in a day. One a Spanish U21 international, whose club REALLY don't want him sold, and a CL level Centre half with bags of experience. Get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@yourservice 67 Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 You could imagine Wenger making this type of signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio 0 Posted August 3, 2007 Author Share Posted August 3, 2007 Marca Newspaper also saying Ivica Dragutinovic will be playing here next season now Sevilla have signed a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 You could imagine Wenger making this type of signing That's exactly what i was thinking, really hope it comes off. You also couldn't imagine Roeder, Souness and Fat Fred making a signing like this even at gun point being told to do so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Row Z 0 Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Souness did sign Luque! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassplayerjj 0 Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 No Baines, oh well, this c*** is bigger and the same age =) let's hope he turns out alright. Now let's get a big, quality right back and turn SJP into a fooking fortress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Souness did sign Luque! He didn't want to though. Our beloved chairman signed him as soon as Depo offered him to clubs (to stop Barca or Real getting him). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gejon 2 Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Souness did sign Luque! He didn't want to though. Our beloved chairman signed him as soon as Depo offered him to clubs (to stop Barca or Real getting him). I heard that aswell from a very good source, seems the whole "mate of Souness" thing was a smokescreen at the time. Don't let leazes/htl/ne5 hear that though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Souness did sign Luque! He didn't want to though. Our beloved chairman signed him as soon as Depo offered him to clubs (to stop Barca or Real getting him). I heard that aswell from a very good source, seems the whole "mate of Souness" thing was a smokescreen at the time. Don't let leazes/htl/ne5 hear that though It was certainly the story coming from Spain at the time, and backed up by my ITK source, who said we were signing Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NobbySol 7 Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 ive not been this happy since i last had a top chinese meal lol bout a month ago..... looking forward to the season now, highly optomistic which isn't what i should be as we haven't got as much quality as other teams like spurs and co. But nevertheless chuffed with today's dealings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4385 Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 BiographyJosé Enrique Sánchez Díaz has arrived from Valencia CF –before was loaned at Celta Vigo- and he’s a talented young with a big physical condition he’ll surely culminate at Villarreal. This left-back is good defensively and going forward on his side, and also been international at Under-21 Spanish National Team. Sweeping (and pissed) generalisation but I'd expect someone with bushy eyebrows, dodgy tash and a goatee to be a dirt cunt no? (Sorry Cath) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 10 Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Go to cinema and come back to find a CB and a left back? Will always remember my girlfriends birthday now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44879 Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Er has this actually happened then? Totally passed me by yesterday. Quality stuff if true, although I know fuck all about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaythesouthernmag 0 Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Great news. As if by magic my hangover dissapears. Plus Leeds get 15 pts deducted, Ha-Ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Havent seen anything claimed our end, and sky this morning is still quoting Spanish press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 SAM Allardyce still hopes to make another three signings before the close of the transfer window as Newcastle United finally made two crucial breakthroughs yesterday. Newcastle’s manager was able to welcome Alan Smith and Brazilian international Claudio Caçapa from Lyon as his patience finally paid off. Both players – who have cost a combined £9m in fees and wages – are expected to make their Newcastle debuts against Sampdoria at St James’s Park tomorrow. And Allardyce, who admitted last week he was becoming increasingly worried by the lack of new arrivals, has instantly targeted another three players, with Villareal’s 21-year-old left-back Jose Enrique due on Tyneside next week to finalise a five-year-contract. After talks with chairman Chris Mort on Monday Allardyce hinted he could be about to make his biggest signing yet at St James’s Park. He said: “I’m still about three players away. Don’t forget I’ve always wanted four, so if Kieron goes out and Alan comes in, I haven’t got one extra. I’ve just got a replacement for one, so I still need four. I was good at maths at school. “If Claudio comes in that’s one of them and three to go. The availability of quality players is limited, the prices are huge, so we’ll have to keep competing as best we can at that level to bring them in. In the end, if I spend big money on two rather than medium money on three, if that’s the opportunity I get, I might do that. But at the moment strength in depth is lacking.” For now, though, Allardyce is happy to discuss what his latest recruits would bring to the squad after admitting some people might be surprised with his decision to land Smith. He said: “It’s been a good 24 hours with Alan and Claudio signing. They are two crucial players. People might be surprised I’ve gone for Alan Smith but when you get a quality player of his calibre available in the market, I just couldn’t turn my back on it. “He’ll be tremendous for the club, he’ll prove that over the next four or five years and he’s a very versatile player. His only reason for leaving Old Trafford was a lack of games. He wants to play football, not be paid well and not play. That’s one of the reasons why I signed him.” Enrique, who is regarded as one of the most promising youngsters, is reported to be ready for a £4m switch, with the player’s imminent arrival likely to signal the end of United’s interest in Wigan’s Leighton Baines. However, there was some bad news for United yesterday when Allardyce confirmed fears Michael Owen was likely to miss the start of the season with a thigh strain. Allardyce said: “It doesn’t look as encouraging as we first thought. The tear in the muscle hasn’t healed as quickly as we would like, so there’s no point in making any rash decisions just to get him fit.” Meanwhile, reserve keeper Tim Krul has joined Falkirk on loan until January . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaser 1207 Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 SAM Allardyce still hopes to make another three signings before the close of the transfer window as Newcastle United finally made two crucial breakthroughs yesterday. Newcastle’s manager was able to welcome Alan Smith and Brazilian international Claudio Caçapa from Lyon as his patience finally paid off. Both players – who have cost a combined £9m in fees and wages – are expected to make their Newcastle debuts against Sampdoria at St James’s Park tomorrow. And Allardyce, who admitted last week he was becoming increasingly worried by the lack of new arrivals, has instantly targeted another three players, with Villareal’s 21-year-old left-back Jose Enrique due on Tyneside next week to finalise a five-year-contract. After talks with chairman Chris Mort on Monday Allardyce hinted he could be about to make his biggest signing yet at St James’s Park. He said: “I’m still about three players away. Don’t forget I’ve always wanted four, so if Kieron goes out and Alan comes in, I haven’t got one extra. I’ve just got a replacement for one, so I still need four. I was good at maths at school. “If Claudio comes in that’s one of them and three to go. The availability of quality players is limited, the prices are huge, so we’ll have to keep competing as best we can at that level to bring them in. In the end, if I spend big money on two rather than medium money on three, if that’s the opportunity I get, I might do that. But at the moment strength in depth is lacking.” For now, though, Allardyce is happy to discuss what his latest recruits would bring to the squad after admitting some people might be surprised with his decision to land Smith. He said: “It’s been a good 24 hours with Alan and Claudio signing. They are two crucial players. People might be surprised I’ve gone for Alan Smith but when you get a quality player of his calibre available in the market, I just couldn’t turn my back on it. “He’ll be tremendous for the club, he’ll prove that over the next four or five years and he’s a very versatile player. His only reason for leaving Old Trafford was a lack of games. He wants to play football, not be paid well and not play. That’s one of the reasons why I signed him.” Enrique, who is regarded as one of the most promising youngsters, is reported to be ready for a £4m switch, with the player’s imminent arrival likely to signal the end of United’s interest in Wigan’s Leighton Baines. However, there was some bad news for United yesterday when Allardyce confirmed fears Michael Owen was likely to miss the start of the season with a thigh strain. Allardyce said: “It doesn’t look as encouraging as we first thought. The tear in the muscle hasn’t healed as quickly as we would like, so there’s no point in making any rash decisions just to get him fit.” Meanwhile, reserve keeper Tim Krul has joined Falkirk on loan until January . Is Deco still rumoured? Has Enrique signing been confirmed by us yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themags 0 Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 i've said for years we've needed a good left latera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombadil 0 Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Good stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Is Deco still rumoured? Has Enrique signing been confirmed by us yet? No and No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 He has been confirmed by the yellow subs but not us. This guy looks quite good from the clips i have seen its all getting exciting now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontoasey 0 Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Its a git when ya cant find oot anything lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boyo 24 Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 http://www.canal9.es/video/informa.asp?id=...07_vilareal.wmv news report from Canal9. They mentioned owen & luque, but not chris waddle, ethethethe...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen 0 Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Haven't heard much about Enrique, but glad we've got Cacapa in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte 0 Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Apparently a really good talent and looking at video clips, he has the ability to drive Newcastle forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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