Deano 0 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 NEWCASTLE are eyeing a summer swoop for Tom Huddlestone – after missing out on the Spurs star in January. The Chronicle can reveal that United tried to sign the England Under-21 international on loan during the New Year transfer window. Assistant manager Chris Hughton was among those who recommended that Magpies manager Joe Kinnear ease his midfield problems by taking Huddlestone on board until the end of the season. And although Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp rejected Newcastle’s approach, United will consider making a close-season bid for the 22-year-old – if they stay up. The Magpies signed Kevin Nolan to fill the gap in their midfield following that Spurs snub. But doubts over Joey Barton’s future at St James’s Park – and Huddlestone’s desire for a regular starting place – mean the former Derby starlet remains on Newcastle’s radar. Huddlestone’s ability to play in central defence is another major attraction for would-be buyers, who have been alerted to his dissatisfaction with spending spells on the bench under Redknapp. Hughton worked with Huddlestone at Tottenham during Martin Jol’s managerial reign at White Hart Lane, and remains a firm admirer. However, Newcastle are likely to be only one of numerous clubs keen on Huddlestone if he decides his future lies elsewhere. Jol – now in charge at German title challengers SV Hamburg – would be keen to re-sign a man he bought as an 18-year-old for £2.5m, while Fulham and Everton are also interested. ----------- Would be a great signing imo, massive range of passing and a great strike on him. I'd think he'd cost us about 5-7mil like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 10 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Fat and lazy is he not? Can also play CB. Sure Danny boy will let us know the low down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano 0 Posted March 10, 2009 Author Share Posted March 10, 2009 Would be a great signing imo, massive range of passing and a great strike on him. I'd think he'd cost us about 5-7mil like. your being sarcastic aren't you? I actually rate him, he's got a good engine and has a pretty good passing ability, and his technique when strikin the ball is a rare comodity in the PL. Yeah he hasnt been as good this season, in and out the side, and i think he thrived under Jol. Just think the lad needs a new challenge tbh. I could be wrong like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I think he's a canny player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norbert Colon 0 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I think he's a canny player. aye he is technically very good and has a ferocious shot - would probably do well alongside a runner/tackler in the midfield like nolan - doubt he would come to us like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I think he's a canny player. Agreed. He's not the most mobile mind, a bit like Guthrie in that respect, although obviously a lot more powerful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 10 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 His wiki page says 7 goals and 16 assists career total in 188 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Worst comes to worst Spurs can always buy him back for more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 so hes a canny player who doesn't really score or setup goals... how does that work (maybe i'm miles off with the guesstimate of his stats though) Danny B of use for a change (i'm quite proud of that pun) Woaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Gutierrez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douggy B 0 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Huddlestone has fallen out of favour but will get his fair share of assists and goals. His vision and range of passing is brilliant and can let fly from the edge of the box Problems: Only functions in a 4-5-1 so someone can do his running for him, has the turning circle of the QE2 meaning he is very easily bypassed in midfield, and he is positionally suspect. He is a favourite down the lane because of the odd hollywood ball that gets the seals clapping and he's English. Not good enough for me: Glory glory lowdown: http://www.glory-glory.co.uk/forums/thread/602023.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 If you have to look up his stats to make an assessment you probably shouldn't be commenting tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6670 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Technically - very gifted Phyiscally - lardy and not seeming to be arsed too much Will fit in here quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus 0 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 whl season ticket holder at my work basically says while hes an excellent player, he just too bulky. not overweight as such but very stocky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrossthepond 866 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Rather have him than Smith or Butt. Doubt there's anything in this though, although I doubt just about every transfer rumor that involves us these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty 0 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Rather have him than Smith or Butt. Doubt there's anything in this though, although I doubt just about every transfer rumor that involves us these days. That's like saying you'd rather have 2 weeks in Paradise rather than fully blown bad aids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douggy B 0 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 whl season ticket holder at my work basically says while hes an excellent player, he just too bulky. not overweight as such but very stocky. Totally agree with that. Even when he lost all the weight under Ramos he wasnt agile enough. Cut out for rugby really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 whl season ticket holder at my work basically says while hes an excellent player, he just too bulky. not overweight as such but very stocky. Totally agree with that. Even when he lost all the weight under Ramos he wasnt agile enough. Cut out for rugby really. Do you reckon he could play centre-half Danny, with that in mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I recall reading an assessment of Huddlestone, but I can't for the life of me remember if it was by a team mate or a football pundit. Anyhoo, the assessment nearly made me fall of my seat when he was reported to be as good as (no word of a lie here) Franz fucking Beckenbauer (sp)!!!! The lad does look okay, the times I've seen him, but he just looks the wrong shape iyam. Sounds daft, but he just looks too bulky to be mobile enough at the very top. Then again, he wouldn't be at the very top if he did come here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeazesMag 0 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I don't rate him at all, not as a good top flight player anyway. Different if we go down, but its just becoming more depressing how we are behaving more and more like a 2nd rate club again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 He's not the most mobile mind Ideally suited to the quarterback role, ie standing in or around the centre-circle spraying balls around. Built more like a defensive tackle though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douggy B 0 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 whl season ticket holder at my work basically says while hes an excellent player, he just too bulky. not overweight as such but very stocky. Totally agree with that. Even when he lost all the weight under Ramos he wasnt agile enough. Cut out for rugby really. Do you reckon he could play centre-half Danny, with that in mind? He has played there a couple of times for us and for england and admittedly his pace looks less of a factor however, his tackling isnt great and I cant see him throwing himself around to get in the way. His best position is sitting in a midfield five pulling the strings with no real responsibility and plenty of time on the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen 0 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I quite like him. Not a spectacular player by any stretch but has a decent range of passing. Hasn't he put a bit of weight on since Ramos left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I think he's a canny player. aye he is technically very good and has a ferocious shot - would probably do well alongside a runner/tackler in the midfield like nolan - doubt he would come to us like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMag 0 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Wise looks to be lining up Bassong's replacement. Way too pessimistic these days when it comes to the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1217 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Seem to remember a couple of years back Spurs fans were saying he was better than Fabregas (and the rest of the world mocking them). Always looked like being on the brink of being a good player to me but never quite achieving it. Needless to say that puts him quite a way ahead of most of our team these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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