José Enrique

[Tooj 17]

I hope The Bull lives up to his name when he takes on the trick pony. Especially as the latter will be wearing red!

'AV IIIIIIIIT!

[Stephen 0]

I'm looking forward to seeing him play, he sounds like he'll fit right into the Premiership, and hopefully he's the long-term answer to our left-back problems.

[Barney 0]

The Bull is ready to charge

 

Aug 21 2007

 

by Lee Ryder, Evening Chronicle

 

 

NEWCASTLE United’s former defender Marcelino is backing his fellow countryman Jose Enrique to succeed where he failed at St James’ Park.

 

The Spaniard feels that left-back Enrique has the potential to make a name for himself at Newcastle.

 

And he says that Sam Allardyce has stolen a march on both Liverpool and the early Premiership leaders Manchester City by landing the player who is nicknamed The Bull in Spain.

 

Marcelino arrived for £6.25m back in 1999 as Ruud Gullit attempted to rid Newcastle of the leaky defence that had plagued them throughout their Premiership years.

 

But eight years on, the black- and-whites are still attempting to rid themselves of that tag despite a positive start for Sam Allardyce.

 

However, Marcelino feels that the addition of the Valencia-born Enrique from Villarreal is a big step forward.

 

Marcelino told the Chronicle in his first interview since leaving Gallowgate five years ago: “I have heard some very good things about Jose.

 

“Hopefully he can do very good things here at Newcastle and I wish him all the best.

 

“Coming to England is not a big step in terms of quality.

 

“What you have to deal with is the different type of football in England. He has to adapt to the physical side of things in the Premier League.

 

Toon boss Big Sam has yet to throw Enrique in at the deep end for his debut and is allowing the player to settle at St James’ Park before making the transition from La Liga to the Premiership.

 

Marcelino got off to the worst possible start as he ended up being a loser against Aston Villa – and the man who signed him, Ruud Gullit, left the club after just a handful of games before Sir Bobby Robson was appointed.

 

The Spanish international, who arrived from Real Mallorca as a reputable stopper, then hit injury problems – most notably a broken finger which kept him out of the side for several weeks.

 

And after reflecting on his own personal traumatic experience – which made him something of a joke figure in the eyes of the Geordie nation – Marcelino says: “I am happy Allardyce is taking his time when it comes to putting Jose in the team.

 

“He will need this period to adapt to the new environment and type of football.”

 

Despite the fact that Marcelino left United under a gloomy cloud to join Polideportivo Ejido for a knockdown price, the ex-Toon defender says he enjoyed his return to Tyneside at the weekend in his new role as a TV pundit for Spanish national television.

 

Speaking on his new Alan Hansen-type role, he added: “This was my first time back at St James’ Park and I got a warm welcome from everyone at the club.

 

“It is a new experience for me working in TV.

 

“But I got a lot of pleasure out of watching the new-look Newcastle team.

 

“The fans here are fantastic – they always were and always will be.”

 

[sniffer 0]

Warm welcome for a money grabbing piece of fucking shit who is the worst signing the Toon have ever made? The blokes a twat.

[Barney 0]

Here's a bit on Cacapa, too.

 

Sam hails his new destroyer

 

Aug 21 2007

 

by Alan Oliver, Evening Chronicle

 

 

SAM ALLARDYCE is backing his Brazilian-born defender Claudio Cacapa to come up trumps in the hurly-burly of the Premiership.

 

Claudio Cacapa

 

And the United boss would have no fears about throwing the 31-year-old former Lyon defender into Sunday’s derby match with Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium if anything should happen to Steven Taylor or David Rozehnal when they are away on international duty with England and the Czech Republic respectively this week.

 

But Big Sam has warned United supporters not to expect any samba-type Brazilian football from Cacapa.

 

Allardyce gave Cacapa a tremendous boost when, after surprisingly putting the player on the bench at Bolton Wanderers on the opening day of the season, he sent him on in the dying seconds against Aston Villa, making him the 1000th player to represent United.

 

And asked if in true Brazilian mode Cacapa would be adept at turning defence into attack, Allardyce retorted: “I didn’t buy him for that!

 

“I bought him for the experience and the rock that he is at the back. His passing and control is an extra bonus.

 

“His defending against Blue Star was superb, and that’s what he’s for.

 

He’s a destroyer – not a creator. Any defender who tells you he’s a creator isn’t telling you the truth.

 

“Defenders are only there to destroy the opposition’s attack.”

 

Cacapa was signed on a free transfer this month after six seasons at Olympique Lyonnais, all of which saw him play Champions League football, and his experience will be invaluable to United.

 

Obviously he will have more than a passing interest in discovering whether he is going to be joined by any more Brazilian players at St James’ Park.

 

All the talk in Barcelona is that Brazilian right back Juliano Belletti is heading from the Nou Camp to St James’ Park but my information is that once the Abdoulaye Faye deal is sorted out that’s it as far as United are concerned apart from possibility the signing of another keeper as cover for Shay Given and Steve Harper.

 

And United have now decided that they will wait until the January window and try and bring in another Brazilian in Edmilson from Barcelona.

 

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DAVID EDGAR looks likely to win his first full international cap for Canada in tomorrow night’s friendly in Reykjavik when his country takes on Iceland.

 

The Toon defender skippered the Canadian Under-20s at the World Youth Championships earlier in the summer but now looks likely to join the host of full senior internationals at United.

[Walliver 0]

The Bull is ready to charge

 

Aug 21 2007

 

by Lee Ryder, Evening Chronicle

 

 

NEWCASTLE United’s former defender Marcelino is backing his fellow countryman Jose Enrique to succeed where he failed at St James’ Park.

 

The Spaniard feels that left-back Enrique has the potential to make a name for himself at Newcastle.

 

And he says that Sam Allardyce has stolen a march on both Liverpool and the early Premiership leaders Manchester City by landing the player who is nicknamed The Bull in Spain.

 

Marcelino arrived for £6.25m back in 1999 as Ruud Gullit attempted to rid Newcastle of the leaky defence that had plagued them throughout their Premiership years.

 

But eight years on, the black- and-whites are still attempting to rid themselves of that tag despite a positive start for Sam Allardyce.

 

However, Marcelino feels that the addition of the Valencia-born Enrique from Villarreal is a big step forward.

 

Marcelino told the Chronicle in his first interview since leaving Gallowgate five years ago: “I have heard some very good things about Jose.

 

“Hopefully he can do very good things here at Newcastle and I wish him all the best.

 

“Coming to England is not a big step in terms of quality.

 

“What you have to deal with is the different type of football in England. He has to adapt to the physical side of things in the Premier League.

 

Toon boss Big Sam has yet to throw Enrique in at the deep end for his debut and is allowing the player to settle at St James’ Park before making the transition from La Liga to the Premiership.

 

Marcelino got off to the worst possible start as he ended up being a loser against Aston Villa – and the man who signed him, Ruud Gullit, left the club after just a handful of games before Sir Bobby Robson was appointed.

 

The Spanish international, who arrived from Real Mallorca as a reputable stopper, then hit injury problems – most notably a broken finger which kept him out of the side for several weeks.

 

And after reflecting on his own personal traumatic experience – which made him something of a joke figure in the eyes of the Geordie nation – Marcelino says: “I am happy Allardyce is taking his time when it comes to putting Jose in the team.

 

“He will need this period to adapt to the new environment and type of football.”

 

Despite the fact that Marcelino left United under a gloomy cloud to join Polideportivo Ejido for a knockdown price, the ex-Toon defender says he enjoyed his return to Tyneside at the weekend in his new role as a TV pundit for Spanish national television.

 

Speaking on his new Alan Hansen-type role, he added: “This was my first time back at St James’ Park and I got a warm welcome from everyone at the club.

 

“It is a new experience for me working in TV.

 

“But I got a lot of pleasure out of watching the new-look Newcastle team.

 

“The fans here are fantastic – they always were and always will be.”

 

 

Several months wasn't it?

[The Fish 10963]

The Bull is ready to charge

 

Aug 21 2007

 

by Lee Ryder, Evening Chronicle

 

 

NEWCASTLE United’s former defender Marcelino is backing his fellow countryman Jose Enrique to succeed where he failed at St James’ Park.

 

The Spaniard feels that left-back Enrique has the potential to make a name for himself at Newcastle.

 

And he says that Sam Allardyce has stolen a march on both Liverpool and the early Premiership leaders Manchester City by landing the player who is nicknamed The Bull in Spain.

 

Marcelino arrived for £6.25m back in 1999 as Ruud Gullit attempted to rid Newcastle of the leaky defence that had plagued them throughout their Premiership years.

 

But eight years on, the black- and-whites are still attempting to rid themselves of that tag despite a positive start for Sam Allardyce.

 

However, Marcelino feels that the addition of the Valencia-born Enrique from Villarreal is a big step forward.

 

Marcelino told the Chronicle in his first interview since leaving Gallowgate five years ago: “I have heard some very good things about Jose.

 

“Hopefully he can do very good things here at Newcastle and I wish him all the best.

 

“Coming to England is not a big step in terms of quality.

 

“What you have to deal with is the different type of football in England. He has to adapt to the physical side of things in the Premier League.

 

Toon boss Big Sam has yet to throw Enrique in at the deep end for his debut and is allowing the player to settle at St James’ Park before making the transition from La Liga to the Premiership.

 

Marcelino got off to the worst possible start as he ended up being a loser against Aston Villa – and the man who signed him, Ruud Gullit, left the club after just a handful of games before Sir Bobby Robson was appointed.

 

The Spanish international, who arrived from Real Mallorca as a reputable stopper, then hit injury problems – most notably a broken finger which kept him out of the side for several weeks.

 

And after reflecting on his own personal traumatic experience – which made him something of a joke figure in the eyes of the Geordie nation – Marcelino says: “I am happy Allardyce is taking his time when it comes to putting Jose in the team.

 

“He will need this period to adapt to the new environment and type of football.”

 

Despite the fact that Marcelino left United under a gloomy cloud to join Polideportivo Ejido for a knockdown price, the ex-Toon defender says he enjoyed his return to Tyneside at the weekend in his new role as a TV pundit for Spanish national television.

 

Speaking on his new Alan Hansen-type role, he added: “This was my first time back at St James’ Park and I got a warm welcome from everyone at the club.

 

“It is a new experience for me working in TV.

 

“But I got a lot of pleasure out of watching the new-look Newcastle team.

 

“The fans here are fantastic – they always were and always will be.”

 

 

Several months wasn't it?

 

Any need to quote the entire article?

 

[Meenzer 15716]

This was a particularly good point

[The Fish 10963]

This was a particularly good point

Less from you would be appreciated though

[Fop 1]

Marcelino arrived for £6.25m back in 1999 as Ruud Gullit attempted to rid Newcastle of the leaky defence that had plagued them throughout their Premiership years.

 

Arrrrrrrrghhh!!!!!!!!1111

 

 

The Spanish international, who arrived from Real Mallorca as a reputable stopper, then hit injury problems – most notably a broken finger which kept him out of the side for several weeks.

 

Pretty sure it was several years.

[sweetleftpeg 0]

Apparently he asked if he could have a minute alone in the treatment room before coming out teary eyed.

[smoggeordie 0]

Luque MK II

 

Nowhere to be seen yet again.

[Bombadil 0]

Where's Viduka?

[Row Z 0]

I heard Enrique has a raggy nail. He could be the new Marcelinho.

[JawD 99]

Good question. Zog is a cracking player for a fucking awful LB. He gets pulled all over the place. Putting him there we are loosing his attacking flair and making a liability at LB. Id have him in the centre of m/f with feye. I heard Viduka had some big fall out with KK. No idea whats up with enrique like.

[triggy99 0]

Good question. Zog is a cracking player for a fucking awful LB. He gets pulled all over the place. Putting him there we are loosing his attacking flair and making a liability at LB. Id have him in the centre of m/f with feye. I heard Viduka had some big fall out with KK. No idea whats up with enrique like.

 

Zog is pretty average imo

[Jimbo 175]

Good question. Zog is a cracking player for a fucking awful LB. He gets pulled all over the place. Putting him there we are loosing his attacking flair and making a liability at LB. Id have him in the centre of m/f with feye. I heard Viduka had some big fall out with KK. No idea whats up with enrique like.

 

Zog is pretty average imo

 

Far too inconsistant.

[Happy Face 29]

Zog would offer far more going forward than Duff. If you're going to sacrifice an attacking player to be a sub-par left back it should be Duff every time.

 

Might as well give Kadar a run out though, the couple of reserve games he's had have been champion, and we saw with Carroll what energy a young reserve eager to impress can bring to the team. He did more running off the ball in his cameo than anyone else in the entire game.

[triggy99 0]

Good question. Zog is a cracking player for a fucking awful LB. He gets pulled all over the place. Putting him there we are loosing his attacking flair and making a liability at LB. Id have him in the centre of m/f with feye. I heard Viduka had some big fall out with KK. No idea whats up with enrique like.

 

Zog is pretty average imo

 

Far too inconsistant.

 

Well imo hes a bit like milner, ( who i dont particularly rate), they are good at beating a player but then they lack quality, e.g. put a poor cross in or have a rubbish shot.

[Happy Face 29]

When he got forward today his crossing was shite. He got 3 chances in a row first half and hit the first defender every time.

[Shearergol 0]

Good question. Zog is a cracking player for a fucking awful LB. He gets pulled all over the place. Putting him there we are loosing his attacking flair and making a liability at LB. Id have him in the centre of m/f with feye. I heard Viduka had some big fall out with KK. No idea whats up with enrique like.

 

Zog is pretty average imo

 

Far too inconsistant.

 

Well imo hes a bit like milner, ( who i dont particularly rate), they are good at beating a player but then they lack quality, e.g. put a poor cross in or have a rubbish shot.

 

Milner is better than N'Zogbia, but he's still pretty average.

[Kevin Carr's Gloves 3965]

Good question. Zog is a cracking player for a fucking awful LB. He gets pulled all over the place. Putting him there we are loosing his attacking flair and making a liability at LB. Id have him in the centre of m/f with feye. I heard Viduka had some big fall out with KK. No idea whats up with enrique like.

 

Zog is pretty average imo

 

Far too inconsistant.

 

Well imo hes a bit like milner, ( who i dont particularly rate), they are good at beating a player but then they lack quality, e.g. put a poor cross in or have a rubbish shot.

 

Milner is better than N'Zogbia, but he's still pretty average.

 

I would like to see Milner centre midfield he is supposed to be great there for England U21's

[Ken 119]

Zog would offer far more going forward than Duff. If you're going to sacrifice an attacking player to be a sub-par left back it should be Duff every time.

 

Might as well give Kadar a run out though, the couple of reserve games he's had have been champion, and we saw with Carroll what energy a young reserve eager to impress can bring to the team. He did more running off the ball in his cameo than anyone else in the entire game.

That's rubbish imo. Of the three or four players I'd keep for next season, Duff would be one of them. N'Zogbia, Owen and Milner are the others. The rest can go and ponder a future elsewhere.

[sammynb 3508]

So does anyone have the answer?

What is up with our 6m quid LB?

[Ken 119]

So does anyone have the answer?

What is up with our 6m quid LB?

He's looked uneasy the times I've seen him play. Could be the language barrier. Could be he isn't good enough. Could be he isn't used to such a physical and direct way of playing football. Could be a combination of all these things.

 

Congrats by the way Sam my my mate, Newcastle born and bred. The mighty Jets are flying high!

 

Three cheers to Sammy.

Hip hip...HOORAY.

Hip hip...HOORAY.

Hip hip...HOORAY.

 

I shall be traveling down that way down October, to Sydney and its beautiful surroundings.