I agree Tom. Most of the rumours are made up anyways. Maybe we cannot attract the good old home-based EPL players. We will have to wait and see what happens.

Cuellar definitely looks a good centre back.

News out of the Daily Mirror today is that Steve Bruce is lining up a bid for Zogs - £3.5 million.

That would be an absolute steal and hopefully it isn't true (not sure how respected the paper is?). Last year Arsenal and the like were after him for £10 to £12 million. He didn't get much of a chance this season (unfortunately) but I don't think hiss value should've dropped that much as well as the calibre of teams chasing him...

Not being funny mate but he's done NOTHING to earn a £10m-12m price tag!!!!

He looks a decent player who is developing nicely but I'd say £5m to £6m absolute tops

I never said he earned that price tag, it was what was being thrown around this time last season when Arsenal were interested him.

we would not sell him for 3.5million, plus he has said he wants to stay.

this season, he hasn't earned a £10 mill price tag, as his chances of playing have been limited due to injuries, manager's not favouring him etc. imo he should be a first team regular, if not then definetly keep him for a few seasons to come as he has great potential, desptie being a quality player already. last season he easily was worth in the £10mill region.

as for the rumour that i previously posted, it seems it come become a deal within a week or two.

this season, he hasn't earned a £10 mill price tag, as his chances of playing have been limited due to injuries, manager's not favouring him etc. imo he should be a first team regular, if not then definetly keep him for a few seasons to come as he has great potential, despite being a quality player already. last season he was easily worth in the £10mill region.

as for the rumour that i previously posted, it seems it come become a deal within a week or two.

also just to say that cuellar has been named in the Eurosport's Team of the Year along side ther likes of C.Ronaldo and Messi
full article here http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football-news/scottish-football/spl-football/rangers-fc/2008/05/28/team-of-the-year-accolade-for-rangers-defender-carlos-cuellar-86908-20432180/
so i think that it would be a bargin if new nufc got him for that but it would be an offer rangers could not refuse because of the current state of the SPL

Ah good - don't get to read the local rags for obvious reasons so miss out on a fair bit .

According to sky sports, emre is on his way back to turkey to join fenerbahce

Hiya yes I am.

Emre I think is going to Fenerbache, good player but never produce at United, too many injuries to.

Achilles Emana has been linked but Im never sure with African centre midfielders, everyone raved about Zokora and I havent been impressed by him, or Obi Mikel at Chelsea.

hey! good to have another toon fan! . You should introduce yourself in the newcomers section!

I agree with everything you have said.
Part of me will be sad to see Emre go but he shouldn't be too hard to replace.

Youve probably already explained but whats with the name change Jac? Also which players would you like Keegan to bring in at Newcastle?

hey, I just didn't like Jackpot_Jac. When i first tried to sign up i tried to be called Geordie JJ but for some reason i didn't work. I then tried to make Jackpot_Jac and it worked. Ever since i made it i thought it was a mistake.

Keegan has now said he wants 5 players (still not enough). The positions he will be looking for will be:

CB - We need another solid CB, clear for anyone to see. Someone like Dunne, doesn't look like it will happen though. (atleast one needed)

CM - Looks like we are selling emre so it is even more important to get a creative player.

Wide player - I know we could be playing 4-3-3 next year but i would still like to see another wide player to add aother option. This will hopefully see the end of duff.

CF - Viduka is out for a few months and will miss the start of the season. Although he did good at times last season, i still think we could do better. Someone like Crouch would be great.

Backup for our full backs - We only have two full backs in our whole squad. I would like two players to come in but if we are only getting 5 players then i can only see one coming in.

Bye Emre!

Emre was far from being a toon legend in his time at the club but i will never forget the little turk! I loved when he played for Newcastle, wasn't always the best player but you could tell he cared about the club. He wasn't much taller then a dwarf but he has a massive heart! I know he has missed a load of games but when he played he did a pretty good job.
In his time at the club he scored 6 goals. 5 of these were winners. His first goal for the club was one of the best moments i have witnessed at St James Park. It was of course the winner against the mackems .

Lets see that amazing goal again!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=gd-iBB5cExg&feature=related

We will miss you Emre!!!

Nice goal there against Sunderland.

Must admit I also like the Fenerbache shirt too, not that that's relevant to anything.

Like I said last night, don't forget the two goal hero before that goal

Agreed with everything you've said above about him as well - plenty of time for players like him.

I'm sure this will upset the Galatasary fans as well seeing one of their former stars playing for Fener

i remember him for his goal against reading:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=TRg9cJwVz4A

yeh it will be a shame to see him go, he had his fair share of good gamesm but he never established himself as a first team regular. knowing ex-Newcastle players, he will be fenerbahce's best player next season.