NUFC in the news (general thread)

tigerdave · Sep 10, 2007

Okay, I'm starting a general news thread. This is for stuff that's not really important enough to start a brand new thread (such as the following story), rather than an important transfer or a re-worked contract. Just general stuff, good or bad.

First off: Duff got nailed for going 102 in a 50, after he three times refused to confirm who was driving when it was caught on camera on the A1, including one time when he was ordered to appear at the magistrate's domain and never showed.

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JaredSS07 · Sep 14, 2007

Allardyce seeks Owen deal

Sam Allardyce wants to convince Michael Owen to see out his career at Newcastle.

tigerdave · Sep 14, 2007

Emre issues apology for press attack

Interesting that he's allegedly upset, at least in part, about reports linking him away from SJP. I still think he needs to go, however.

Dirt McGirt · Sep 21, 2007

Luque only did it for the money.

He doesn't sound very intelligent and for that he deserves everything he got on Tyneside.

JaredSS07 · Oct 4, 2007

The only reason I am posting this article is because of Sam's mention of Michael Ricketts.

When I asked Allardyce today if he was pleased N’Zogbia was now making progress at international level, he replied: “Yes, but as long as that doesn’t affect him in the wrong way.

“That can happen to young men when all the other boys start talking to him about this, that and the other. All of a sudden, he’s disgruntled again.

“It can be a good thing, but it can also be a very destructive thing.

“You know, I saw a player play once for England, and now I think he’s now playing at Oldham Athletic. He’s called Michael Ricketts.

“It affected him that badly. He let himself get carried away by the situation, and his career ends up declining.”
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I looked up Michael Ricketts on Wikipedia and found this...

Michael Ricketts then fell out with his manager Sam Allardyce and subsequently did not feature in the team very often.
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Basically, he put Bolton into the Prem and then after he got called up for one game, BSA froze him out and the guy lost all his form.

JaredSS07 · Oct 7, 2007

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley could offer the club to David Sullivan for £220m. (News of the World)

Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce is worried that foreign investment in the Premier League will lead to fewer English managers and hamper the FA's search for Steve McClaren's successor. (Sunday Telegraph)

Dirt McGirt · Oct 10, 2007

I love how Joey Barton called out Owen yesterday on his England loyalties. Club honors are what matter Micheal.

JaredSS07 · Oct 11, 2007

Gary Speed will be offered a coaching role at Newcastle if he cannot sort out his differences with Bolton boss Sammy Lee. (Daily Mail)

ZoomVT · Oct 11, 2007

i wouldnt be surprised and i wouldnt mind it. i think BS has a lot of respect for speed and to tell you the truth i thought he was done when he left nufc but he has proved me wrong...

JaredSS07 · Oct 11, 2007

The only way a player can survive that long in the Prem is if his knowledge of the game is higher than his physical talent ever was. To me, that makes him perfect for a coaching position.

tigerdave · Oct 13, 2007

Sam furious at fixture logjam

Basically, we play three games this month, then three games next month. Then we have a stretch of 8 games in 36 days, plus only three days before a probable FA Cup tie on the end of that.

Also, four fixtures have been changed:

Wednesday 5th December 2007
Newcastle United v Arsenal
Kick off 7:45pm
previously 15th August 2007 - kick off 7:45pm

Saturday 15th December 2007
Fulham v Newcastle United
Kick off 5:15pm
previously 15th December 2007 - kick off 3:00pm

Sunday 23rd December 2007
Newcastle United v Derby County
Kick off 2:00pm
previously Saturday 22nd December 2007 - kick off 3:00pm

Wednesday 2nd January 2008
Newcastle United v Manchester City
Kick off 7:45pm
previously Tuesday 1st January 2008 - kick off 3:00pm
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Dirt McGirt · Oct 13, 2007

Joey's in the team for Spurs. He looks to figure at some point in the match.

Dirt McGirt · Oct 17, 2007

Ives Galarcep is reporting the we had our chief scout watching EJ and Jozy this past weekend in the Meadowlands.

_Too busy to link but head over to YA they have a thread going.

JaredSS07 · Oct 17, 2007

Jaypro said: ↑

Ives Galarcep is reporting the we had our chief scout watching EJ and Jozy this past weekend in the Meadowlands.

_Too busy to link but head over to YA they have a thread going.
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Some are already whining that certain posters will be back on the YA board.

Dirt McGirt · Oct 17, 2007

JaredSS07 said: ↑

Some are already whining that certain posters will be back on the YA board.
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That board needs a clue.

Toon³ · Oct 17, 2007

JaredSS07 said: ↑

Some are already whining that certain posters will be back on the YA board.
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Im banned

tigerdave · Oct 17, 2007

Jaypro said: ↑

Ives Galarcep is reporting the we had our chief scout watching EJ and Jozy this past weekend in the Meadowlands.

_Too busy to link but head over to YA they have a thread going.
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I'd take Jozy, but not EJ. Jozy's more powerful and built to handle the English game. EJ's just fast.

On a somewhat related note, I wouldn't mind if our chief scout decided to head over to Heerenveen, if y'know what I'm getting at.

Dirt McGirt · Oct 17, 2007

tigerdave said: ↑

I'd take Jozy, but not EJ. Jozy's more powerful and built to handle the English game. EJ's just fast.

On a somewhat related note, I wouldn't mind if our chief scout decided to head over to Heerenveen, if y'know what I'm getting at.
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Alaves is going to Real Madrid or are you thinking young Bradley.

tigerdave · Oct 17, 2007

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Alaves is going to Real Madrid or are you thinking young Bradley.
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Coach Jr., of course. He'll be at a bigger club in a few years if he keeps progressing. I think he's got the mean streak necessary to handle the English game and he's obviously got game. (I wouldn't mind pilfering Barnetta from Leverkusen while we're at it, for the record).

Dirt McGirt · Oct 17, 2007

YA is mind numbingly stupid. Oba, Owen, Shola are leaving in the winter transfer window and Viduka is too old to walk anymore so we need EJ right now.

Trackman20 · Oct 18, 2007

Nice goal for young Michael Bradley for the US yesterday!

toon_soldier_86 · Oct 19, 2007

the next peter crouch

Full name Kyle Lafferty
Date of birth September 16, 1987 (1987-09-16) (age 20)
Place of birth Enniskillen, Northern Ireland
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Playing position Midfielder/Striker
Club information
Current club Burnley
Number 17
Senior clubs1
Club App (Gls)*

Burnley 53 (6)

Darlington (loan) 9 (3)

National team (full international)
Northern Ireland 13 (3)

"Premiership club Fulham made a bid reported to be somewhere in the region of £2 million"

tigerdave · Oct 19, 2007

There was a nice feature segment on Shay on the Premier League World show on FSC yesterday. It should run a couple more times today and tomorrow, and the piece is the last segment of the show.

mplsTOON · Oct 21, 2007

Found this funny little bit in an article on EMO and NUFC on Foxsoccer.com:

"And the striker insists that reports of a rift between himself and Magpies manager Sam Allardyce over his swift return from groin surgery are wide of the mark."
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Apparently, Anal Oliver is now writing for Fox soccer as well...

JaredSS07 · Oct 22, 2007

Ashley reveals Newcastle had £100m debt

Mike Ashley, the new owner of Newcastle United, has spoken publicly for the first time. Often portrayed as a recluse, Ashley took the opportunity to quash the recurring stories that Newcastle are for sale.