Craig 7004 Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 From .COM this lunch time... Quote Striker chase:Anelka back in pole position Having failed to summon any enthusiasm from Michael Owen's camp for a move to Tyneside, an increasingly desperate Newcastle will redouble their efforts to land Nicolas Anelka from Fenebahce - so reliable media sources were claiming on Wednesday. More on this as we get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 23352 Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Is this a panic buy? If he has his head sorted I cant see him being a bad signing, but thats a large IF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut 496 Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Not really a panic buy considering we first confirmed we wanted him a month ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 23352 Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Optimistic Nut said: Not really a panic buy considering we first confirmed we wanted him a month ago. 9804[/snapback] True Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 wykikitoon said: Optimistic Nut said: Not really a panic buy considering we first confirmed we wanted him a month ago. 9804[/snapback] True 9807[/snapback] Perhaps not a panic buy but I don't think for a moment he was our number one choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 24205 Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 alex said: wykikitoon said: Optimistic Nut said: Not really a panic buy considering we first confirmed we wanted him a month ago. 9804[/snapback] True 9807[/snapback] Perhaps not a panic buy but I don't think for a moment he was our number one choice. 9811[/snapback] Plus given our increasing desperation there is now a good chance we will get shafted over the transfer fee and personal terms. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut 496 Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Or we tell them "take it or leave it", or we'll sign Owen instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 23352 Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Well at least Opto is living upto his name regarding Owen, let it go man, youll only hurt yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 24205 Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Optimistic Nut said: Or we tell them "take it or leave it", or we'll sign Owen instead. 9819[/snapback] First option = relegation Second option = bollocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag 3 Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 If Souness is going to continue to play 4-5-1/4-3-3 formation, based on footballing ability, i feel Anelka is probably the most suited player to playing the lone striker role than any other player that has been linked with us so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 10633 Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Scottish Mag said: If Souness is going to continue to play 4-5-1/4-3-3 formation, based on footballing ability, i feel Anelka is probably the most suited player to playing the lone striker role than any other player that has been linked with us so far. 9826[/snapback] Yep, standing alone up front sulking suits him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Renton said: Optimistic Nut said: Or we tell them "take it or leave it", or we'll sign Owen instead. 9819[/snapback] First option = relegation Second option = bollocks 9822[/snapback] I don't think we'll get relegated but I think something like last year's 14th place would be on the cards. Pretty shitty either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 23352 Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Anelka deal is off according to BBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag 3 Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 wykikitoon said: Anelka deal is off according to BBC 10041[/snapback] http://www.toontastic.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=552 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 23352 Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 I thought i would keep it nice and compact and not spam the noard with loads of threads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut 496 Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 According to The Mirror, the ball is now in Anelka's court as it's him who wants the move. We've seen with Essien that once a player once a move, he'll no doubt get it. I still think he'll be here before the end of the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Optimistic Nut said: According to The Mirror, the ball is now in Anelka's court as it's him who wants the move. We've seen with Essien that once a player once a move, he'll no doubt get it. I still think he'll be here before the end of the window. 10461[/snapback] There's still a small matter of paying £13m for him though. Even if he hands a transfer request in, that's still the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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