Lazarus 0 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Heres the FMGenie report Seems to be good, hard working, good passer of the ball and has good technique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I R Toon Fan 0 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 why does it matter so much? he'll only be a squad player and if he's there to add depth to the side his signing can't be too bad a thing to happen. we don't want squad players, we want players to improve the first team. Woopey fuckin do since when was guthrie signed instead of a player to improve the first team? fact has it we need players as our squad is so thin. maybe we can judge keegan's aspirations on september 1st and also judge guthrie after he's actually been given a chance to prove himself... we bought loads of squad players last summer, surely we don't need more squad players ? 13 players training on Monday... Your right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I R Toon Fan 0 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 (edited) Heres the FMGenie report Seems to be good, hard working, good passer of the ball and has good technique. Awesome signing then. Ever Banega is my boy on FM Edited July 11, 2008 by I R Toon Fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torres 0 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 3.5 million would be a great bit of business by Rafa ... I think it is probably closer to 1 million though. Played some good games for the reserves but never really impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wavey Davey 0 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Welcome to Newcastle, Danny. Impress or else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeazesMag 0 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 (edited) why does it matter so much? he'll only be a squad player and if he's there to add depth to the side his signing can't be too bad a thing to happen. we don't want squad players, we want players to improve the first team. Woopey fuckin do since when was guthrie signed instead of a player to improve the first team? fact has it we need players as our squad is so thin. maybe we can judge keegan's aspirations on september 1st and also judge guthrie after he's actually been given a chance to prove himself... we bought loads of squad players last summer, surely we don't need more squad players ? 13 players training on Monday... Your right. so this time last season we only had 4 players did we ? see post number 43 Edited July 12, 2008 by LeazesMag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman02uk 0 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 why does it matter so much? he'll only be a squad player and if he's there to add depth to the side his signing can't be too bad a thing to happen. we don't want squad players, we want players to improve the first team. Woopey fuckin do since when was guthrie signed instead of a player to improve the first team? fact has it we need players as our squad is so thin. maybe we can judge keegan's aspirations on september 1st and also judge guthrie after he's actually been given a chance to prove himself... we bought loads of squad players last summer, surely we don't need more squad players ? 13 players training on Monday... Your right. 13? jesus christ I'll get my trainers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7169 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 why does it matter so much? he'll only be a squad player and if he's there to add depth to the side his signing can't be too bad a thing to happen. we don't want squad players, we want players to improve the first team. Woopey fuckin do since when was guthrie signed instead of a player to improve the first team? fact has it we need players as our squad is so thin. maybe we can judge keegan's aspirations on september 1st and also judge guthrie after he's actually been given a chance to prove himself... we bought loads of squad players last summer, surely we don't need more squad players ? 13 players training on Monday... Your right. Were you there or do you just believe the shit the papers print? Thats 13 first teamers, there are another 10-15 fringe and reserve players who will be given a squad number too who will be in training Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 14046 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 15 fringe players, you say? Well, fuck the rest of the window, we have some fringe players to warm our bench. Up the Premier League, indeed. I'm not sure you can put a positive spin on 13 first teamers tbh. Granted, one of them is in prison and the other is off in South America but 15? Aye, we don't need depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 10 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 don't know if its been mentioned all ready in the thread but we get 7 subs next season as well, so we need a bigger squad for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1260 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Yes we need more of a squad but to my mind the best way of doing this would be to buy some first team players and then let last seasons first team fill out the squad. Our midfield was poor last season and buying more of a similar or worse standard doesn't help matters. I hope I'm wrong and the lad turns into a quality player but this doesn't look like a signing that's going to get us back to the show to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10963 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Could this be a squad player to plug the gap left by Barton in the short term? Sort of cover for Butt? Actually that's a point, who've we got in the centre of midfield? Butt, Geremi.... Smith... maybe? The Zog and Milner can play there, but they're not central midfielders, they're attacking midfielders who (if given license by a holding player) can attack through the middle. Given/Harper Beye Faye Taylor Enrique Guitierrez Butt/Guthrie/Smith/Geremi Zog/Milner Owen Viduka Martins That midfield does not make me weak at the knees... in fact the team's not exciting me much at the minute. Hopefully we'll have another signing next week that's a little more stirring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 What's his number? I'm getting it on my shirt with 'Woody' above it. And people were worried we wouldn't be able to sign top 4 rejects who'd accomodate the new wage structure. Cynics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I must have missed this when it was posted.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 Unless he has one leg shorter than the other he'll be a vast improvement on Scott Parker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhh_yeah 2991 Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Guthrie: My joy at joining the Toon UNITED new boy Danny Guthrie today revealed he cannot wait to play for Kevin Keegan after already experiencing the full impact of the Magpies’ boss last season. Guthrie, whose transfer to Newcastle was revealed yesterday in the Chronicle’s later editions, was in the Bolton side that held United to a 0-0 stalemate in Keegan’s first game back in charge. The atmosphere inside St James’s Park that day made a huge impression on the 21-year-old Guthrie. And after signing a four-year deal with United, Guthrie says he cannot wait to pull on the black-and-white shirt and play for the Toon Army. He told the Chronicle: “I remember the atmosphere in that game in January being amazing. “It was a really special occasion for the Newcastle United fans because Kevin Keegan was back as manager. The fans were just unbelievable. “Kevin is a legend and it is going to be very exciting for me to see what I can learn from him.” Guthrie made 25 appearances for the Trotters last term as he helped guide the Reebok Stadium club to safety while on loan from Liverpool. He didn’t net in the Premier League, but smashed home a wonderful volley for Bolton at Fulham on his debut at Craven Cottage in the 2-1 win in the Carling Cup. And speaking on his experiences with Gary Megson’s side, Guthrie added: “I learned a lot playing in the Premier League for Bolton last season and I expect more from myself next season. “I cannot wait to get started. I just want to do well for Newcastle.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 22143 Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 fuck me ragged - danny guthrie??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombadil 0 Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I must have missed this when it was posted.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I must have missed this when it was posted.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeazesMag 0 Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Could this be a squad player to plug the gap left by Barton in the short term? Sort of cover for Butt? Actually that's a point, who've we got in the centre of midfield? Butt, Geremi.... Smith... maybe? The Zog and Milner can play there, but they're not central midfielders, they're attacking midfielders who (if given license by a holding player) can attack through the middle. Given/Harper Beye Faye Taylor Enrique Guitierrez Butt/Guthrie/Smith/Geremi Zog/Milner Owen Viduka Martins That midfield does not make me weak at the knees... in fact the team's not exciting me much at the minute. Hopefully we'll have another signing next week that's a little more stirring. it might be, but to be honest, Barton has pissed me off. Not because of his court appearances, we knew this, but he hasn't came up to expectations. So I would rather replace him with someone better and get shot of him. Unless Keegan thinks he can get more, but he's been a huge disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10963 Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Don't get me wrong Leazes, I'm not a fan of Barton myself. On and off the pitch he's been a big disappointment for me, I'd like to see us pick up an improvement rather than a stop gap. But If Keegan intends to keep him despite his off the field antics I'd assume Guthrie has been bought to add depth to a pretty flimsy midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Getting rid of Barton is lose. lose situation for me, we might as well keep him, he was starting to play better towards the end of last season so lets hope he can pick up where he left off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10963 Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Getting rid of Barton is lose. lose situation for me, we might as well keep him, he was starting to play better towards the end of last season so lets hope he can pick up where he left off. I know where you're coming from Wacky, but he's going to miss the majority of pre-season, he's not a star player and he's not exactly a "team player" now is he? I've run out of reasons to keep him. It being expensive to replace him isn't enough of a reason for me anymore. (not saying that's your reasoning, it's just the argument that's been levelled at me the most) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 (edited) Really have no idea how good he is or whether he will improve. Looks to me like a squad player with potential type of signing. Edited July 13, 2008 by Park Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14013 Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Yeh it looks like a squad signing to me. Remember we are on the bones of our arse as a squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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