Ki Sung-yueng @ Newcastle United FC 2018-2019 [R]

Gayageum · Jul 10, 2018

source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ki-sung-yueng-explains-how-14848651

Did Ki arrive at Newcastle in a private jet couple weeks ago? Nice...

Also some quotes from Shelvey about Ki:

“Ki’s a great lad. He’s very neat and tidy on the ball. He’s just a great lad to have around.

“When I was at Swansea, we probably had the best season (2014-15) that Swansea have had in the Premier League.

“That was probably down to the midfield we had. We just clicked. It brings in another competitive face as well, so that’ll add to the squad. He’s a great player. He’s a very talented person.”
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http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2018/07/1...about-newcastle-signing-ki-sung-yueng/page/1/

ChaDuRi671 · Jul 12, 2018

👋🏽 Farewell, @mikelmerino1. The midfielder has completed a permanent move to @RealSociedadEN.

Full story: https://t.co/hj8L2riItL #NUFC pic.twitter.com/4U9FeRhYOb
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) July 12, 2018

skimmilk · Jul 12, 2018

“He will bring experience. He has experience in the Premier League, he has quality. Mikel was a young player with great potential, but now we have a player who has been there before,” Benitez added of South Korea captain Ki.
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https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/spo...s/rafa-benitez-explains-reason-mikel-14896728

Hodori · Jul 19, 2018

I keep telling myself that it's only a 2 year contract...

https://www.football365.com/news/newcastle-the-club-where-tomorrow-never-comes

skimmilk · Jul 22, 2018

It remains to be seen whether the encounter at the KCOM Stadium comes too early for Ki but if he isn’t involved against the Tigers he is likely to play in the club’s mini-tour of Portugal with games against FC Porto and SC Braga to come.

Manager Rafa Benitez said: “The idea is this week.

“We have had to wait for his visa and all of these things but in a few days, he will be here.

“He is quite a good professional so we aren’t worried about him.”
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https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ki-sung-yueng-make-first-14937992

skimmilk · Jul 23, 2018

📸 Ki Sung-yueng has been training with his teammates this morning.

The midfielder has taken the number 4️⃣ shirt for the 2018/19 season. #NUFC pic.twitter.com/0AmibeCXXE
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) July 23, 2018

12th Player · Jul 23, 2018

Seriously? What Korean takes 4 as their shirt number?

Kanuck · Jul 24, 2018

12th Player said: ↑

Seriously? What Korean takes 4 as their shirt number?
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LOL! the reverse PJS.

skimmilk · Jul 24, 2018

12th Player said: ↑

Seriously? What Korean takes 4 as their shirt number?
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lol. He's had it for quite a while tho. Probably linked to a bible quote or somethign.

Hodori · Jul 24, 2018

skimmilk said: ↑

lol. He's had it for quite a while tho. Probably linked to a bible quote or somethign.
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I think he's like me and just likes the number 4. He's had a variation of 4 for awhile now. Either as no. 24 with Swansea or as no. 4 at Sunderland and Swansea.

10August2012 · Jul 24, 2018

What's wrong with #4?

skimmilk · Jul 24, 2018

10August2012 said: ↑

What's wrong with #4?
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetraphobia#In_South_Korea

Hodori said: ↑

I think he's like me and just likes the number 4. He's had a variation of 4 for awhile now. Either as no. 24 with Swansea or as no. 4 at Sunderland and Swansea.
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With 16 being 4^2, thought it had some more significance given his various codes on his boots and his (sigh) name on back of shirt. ps I hope its just Ki this season.

10August2012 · Jul 24, 2018

skimmilk said: ↑

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetraphobia#In_South_Korea

With 16 being 4^2, thought it had some more significance given his various codes on his boots and his (sigh) name on back of shirt. ps I hope its just Ki this season.
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Ah didn't make that connection. Possibly Gerrard's NT number? Kirrard.

Hodori · Jul 24, 2018

10August2012 said: ↑

What's wrong with #4?
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사 (死) = death
사 (四) = 4 or 4th

skimmilk · Jul 24, 2018

TEAM NEWS: Here's how Newcastle United will line up for tonight's friendly at @HullCity. #NUFC pic.twitter.com/gqQrn5RhHn
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) July 24, 2018

Ice cube · Jul 24, 2018

12th Player said: ↑

Seriously? What Korean takes 4 as their shirt number?
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is it any different than Westerners taking 13?

nmssis · Jul 24, 2018

Ice cube said: ↑

is it any different than Westerners taking 13?
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about the same...i say if you are beyond the border, you are clear of the threats

jinseokyang · Jul 24, 2018

skimmilk said: ↑

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetraphobia#In_South_Korea

With 16 being 4^2, thought it had some more significance given his various codes on his boots and his (sigh) name on back of shirt. ps I hope its just Ki this season.
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it's not as strong in korea as it is in china/japan though right

Kanuck · Jul 24, 2018

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it's not as strong in korea as it is in china/japan though right
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i don't know about JPN but def for the Chinese, it's a HUGE deal. yes in KOR too but it all stems from China. double 4, or 8 otoh is the antithesis, very good luck.

10August2012 · Jul 24, 2018

jinseokyang said: ↑

it's not as strong in korea as it is in china/japan though right
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There are buildings which skip the 4th floor though. But it's def not a strong belief.

batumchange2 · Jul 24, 2018

theres a player wearing #4 every club in korea

skimmilk · Jul 25, 2018

jinseokyang said: ↑

it's not as strong in korea as it is in china/japan though right
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I dunno. I learned about this from my folks long ago so I thought this would be better known on this forum / bigger thing in Korea but compared to the chinese who seem obsessed with such things, even a big thing in Korea would be relatively tame.

skimmilk · Jul 25, 2018

"I heard from my agent before the World Cup there was interest from Newcastle. But I had to put it on hold because of the World Cup. As soon as I finished the World Cup they came and offered me a good contract so there was no hesitation because I know this is a great club. Every time I have played at St James’ Park the atmosphere is amazing so I knew this club is a big one for me to play in the Premier League.”

“I didn’t expect to play. But it was great to get 20 minutes because I need to build my condition after my holidays. I need to get used to the physicality and today was a good game for me. I trained three days ago. I don’t want to hurry with my condition because if you aren’t ready it doesn’t help with the team so you have to be ready and feel 100% but I am alright now.”

“Rafa has a lot of experience in the Premier League and Champions League so I believe that he can improve me a lot. The way I play football and as an individual and my team-play. He can help make us organised. I believe this season we are looking forward to working with Rafa. I want to show my ability in each game.”
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https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ki-sung-yeung-happy-make-14948793

killaorca · Jul 25, 2018

skimmilk said: ↑

I dunno. I learned about this from my folks long ago so I thought this would be better known on this forum / bigger thing in Korea but compared to the chinese who seem obsessed with such things, even a big thing in Korea would be relatively tame.
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Bro you're talking about ancient history. It ain't Joseon anymore.

skimmilk · Jul 25, 2018

killaorca said: ↑

Bro you're talking about ancient history. It ain't Joseon anymore.
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