Football: WORLD CUP 06 and close season/transfer discussion.

PaulEMoz · Post by **PaulEMoz** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 8:44 pm 0

Apparently we're going to be unveiling Luque at a press conference tomorrow.

I wish Liverpool would stop fucking pissing about over this whole Owen thing. Either say they want him and intend to bid, or just fuck off. I mean, I never really thought we'd get him anyway, but at least it would be nice to know where everybody stands.

Dio · Post by **Dio** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 8:51 pm 0

We actually got Luque? I thought it was a big get lost all round???

That would explain why they feel able to play brinksmanship over Owen at least.

PaulEMoz · Post by **PaulEMoz** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 9:00 pm 0

Dio wrote:We actually got Luque? I thought it was a big get lost all round???

Talk is there's a press conference tomorrow, and he didn't show up for training today. I may have put two and two together a little early, though.

I reckon we'll make a last minute bid for Anelka, still. Owen's not coming, the loan thing was the only realistic shot we had, and Shepherd blew that one right out of the water with his bid.

PaulEMoz · Post by **PaulEMoz** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 9:02 pm 0

BREAKING NEWS ON SKY SPORTS' WEBSITE:

Newcastle agree 10 million fee for Luque.

fog · Post by **fog** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 9:14 pm 0

Great news about Luque.....at last.

I'm still convinced we'll go for someone else as well, hopefully Anelka.

Bit pissed off by the whole Owen/Liverpool thing really. Loved to have got him but not at that price we'd be far better off bringing a few players in.

May Owen rot in Real's reserves.....because that's what will happen now if Liverpool don't put in a bid.

Dio · Post by **Dio** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 9:16 pm 0

Well, when I looked at the Deportivo team sheet, he was one of the ones I'd heard of, so I'm ecstatic.

Sunday going to be very interesting now, but I still think an extra hour in the pub before the game is a good plan

PaulEMoz · Post by **PaulEMoz** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 9:19 pm 0

Dio wrote:Sunday going to be very interesting now, but I still think an extra hour in the pub before the game is a good plan

Wish Emre was fit and ready, though. And if we can just get one more goalscorer....

Good news, though.

Dio · Post by **Dio** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 9:45 pm 0

Good? Essential more like it. The first team now has a decent feel to it.

I find it slightly surreal by the way that Liverpool were denied country protection, had to take a backdoor route into the group stages, but were still a top seed team.

PaulEMoz · Post by **PaulEMoz** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 1:23 am 0

Odd that none of this was on Sky Sports News at 11pm, I felt.

Rib · Post by **Rib** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 5:29 am 0

Dio wrote:Good? Essential more like it. The first team now has a decent feel to it.

I find it slightly surreal by the way that Liverpool were denied country protection, had to take a backdoor route into the group stages, but were still a top seed team.

Seeding is based solely on the results of that team in previous 5 years European competition I believe. I hear winning it helps......

KevG · Post by **KevG** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 8:58 am 0

The Owen saga is a bit of a strain on Liverpool fans too. The thing is, LFC won't be drawn into a bidding war. So, if they have a hand to play, they won't do it until the last minute anyway.

The LuquÃ© news is good for us too

Seriously though, with my sympathy-for-NUFC hat on, I'm pleased for you if/when this comes off.

Rib · Post by **Rib** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 9:09 am 0

No good player in their right mind would want to go play for Newcastle though. Manager seems hell bent on pissing players off, and they have absolutely nothing to play for, ever. It's hard to motivate yourself to midtable drudgery.

GeeZa · Post by **GeeZa** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 10:26 am 0

Luque's an excellent striker, world-class. He's a bit stroppy mind which should bode well for Souness' excellent man-management skills.

I can't help thinking of "Hulio Geordio" though.

Owen to Liverpool or Chelski now then?

Tapeloop · Post by **Tapeloop** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 11:13 am 0

What's the situation with Jenas at the moment? Is he off to Spurs do you think?

(Only ask 'cos Forest have a nice sell on clause and we could desperately use the cash to help stop our plummet down the tables!)

fog · Post by **fog** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 12:46 pm 0

Rib wrote:No good player in their right mind would want to go play for Newcastle though. Manager seems hell bent on pissing players off, and they have absolutely nothing to play for, ever. It's hard to motivate yourself to midtable drudgery.

You should try supporting them then. Never a dull moment mind (well off the pitch anyway. On the pitch it's very much dull)

I might be in a minority of 1 here but in most cases I back what Souness has done with players like Bellamy and Robert.

Tapeloop wrote:What's the situation with Jenas at the moment? Is he off to Spurs do you think?

If the rumoured Â£9m price tag is true then I bloody hope so.