acrossthepond 877 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 I see Real Sociedad are being linked with Joel Campbell for 6m. We should be in there, that's the same we paid for Riviere the donkey, and Campbell is loads better going off his WC performances. Mitrovic/Austin, Cisse, Campbell and Riviere as backup would be a decent strike force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10857 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 I see Real Sociedad are being linked with Joel Campbell for 6m. We should be in there, that's the same we paid for Riviere the donkey, and Campbell is loads better going off his WC performances. Mitrovic/Austin, Cisse, Campbell and Riviere as backup would be a decent strike force. He's not really built on his early promise though. Not saying Riviere is better, but frankly there are better options out there than Joel Campbell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 13863 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Like Gabriel Obertan, for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4748 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Reminds me of the coaches son who played in the same side as me for a few years. He'd get past people with ease but he'd have to beat them twice because he was slow as shit. Â That was always Milners problem when he was playing as a winger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35079 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015  You've just described Lee Trundle  Shades of Frank Worthington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10857 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Rumours abound we're trying to sign Ever Banega. http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/europa/banega-newcastle-le-richieste-del-siviglia-704492 "Newcastle has set its sights on the Argentine midfielder Ever Banega, regenerated from the experience at Sevilla. The Andalusian company, however, urged 13 million euro, while the Magpies are ready to offer them 3 net per year - by signing a four - to South America." Â Guessing it's wholly made up as; a he's another central midfielder it's seems to be sources quoting sources we generally pay up front for players don't we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 He was good on FM a few year back and was decent in a few games I saw him play when he was at Valencia but that's about the extent of my knowledge on him. Maybe he's being targeted as a replacement for Tiote? I think you're right though it seems a bit tenuous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1245 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Wouldn't say he's anything like Tiote. Good player whenever I've seen him play although he's never really fulfilled his early promise. I don't think he'd be particularly well suited for the premiership either. And after signing Gini, I really can't believe we're putting any focus on another central midfielder. Striker, centreback and winger have got to be the priority now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Wouldn't say he's anything like Tiote. Good player whenever I've seen him play although he's never really fulfilled his early promise. I don't think he'd be particularly well suited for the premiership either. And after signing Gini, I really can't believe we're putting any focus on another central midfielder. Striker, centreback and winger have got to be the priority now. I just meant as a deeper CM rather than a direct replacement for whatever the fuck Tiote is these days. I agree that we need to focus on up front and defence more than accruing CM's, especially after last nights reminder of Iron Mike's lack of ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1245 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 I just meant as a deeper CM rather than a direct replacement for whatever the fuck Tiote is these days. I agree that we need to focus on up front and defence more than accruing CM's, especially after last nights reminder of Iron Mike's lack of ability. Aye he does sit deep your right there. I can't really ever think of another player in recent years who has played the same way as he does in our league. I guess Carrick would be as close as anyone. Â I'm assuming Taylor and Colo weren't really ready to play last night because it must be as clear to McClaren as it is to the rest of us, just how bad Williamson is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 I'd hope after last nights shambles it is anyway. Â Must say I can't remember much of Banega other than he sat slightly deep, has a slight similarity to a certain Hugo Viana (with the hair and that anyway) so if he does come I hope it turns out nowt like he did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1245 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Aye I'd say Viana is probably a fairly good comparison. He's better than Hugo though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 I'd hope so. I still don't think he'll be coming here anyway, I'm hoping to see more links to defenders tbh. It all seems to have gone quiet over Mitrovic as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15525 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 All I know about Banega is the sex tape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ewerk 30602 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Aye I'd say Viana is probably a fairly good comparison. He's better than Hugo though. Â So a defensive midfielder then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1245 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4748 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 A 27 year old centre midfielder for 12 million.Doesn't sound like us, certainly isn't what we need. Could be someone we were looking before deciding on Wijnaldum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1221 Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Charlie Austin on his way (Allegedly). He better be worth all the fucking fuss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobos 298 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I'll try again , 3rd time lucky. Â Is this it lads? 1 "super signing" and then duck all else? Poor Gino's going to be gutted if he's the only one. I don't care about strikers or midfielders , we desperately need 2 CB's , Colo, Willo and Taylor just aren't good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1245 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 You don't care about strikers with our attack? I can't believe anyone would have that attitude with what we had to suffer last season. Totally agree we need at least one CB. I do think that we might get another year from Colo with someone good next him and then Taylor, Lascelles & Dummett as backup but I'd prefer two new starters. But a striker is just as essential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7025 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Apparently Austins agent posted he was signing for us on Twitter tonight, then deleted it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5221 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 The shit we have to put up with in the build up to signing anyone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7025 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 (edited) Betting suspended on Austin today too, not because of the usual spread of bets but because of a few large bets all placed today. Allegedly Edited July 16, 2015 by StraightEdgeWizard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10857 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Betting suspended on Austin today too, not because of the usual spread of bets but because of a few large bets all placed today. Allegedly EDL Amy? That Colin knacker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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