Source: FOOTYMAD
Toon Signings ... But Will They Be Quality?
Alan Pardew is working around the clock to get in new faces that will get "bums on seats" at St James' Park next season. To gets 'arses on seats' you would expect an earth-shattering signing ... or perhaps two ... but will we get them, or two or three foreign players no-one has ever heard of? Having lost Andy Carroll; Joey Barton being told he is not wanted; and Jose Enrique looking to leg it out the back door ... we could do with some good news. And I mean a MASSIVE signing! But will we get it? Assistant manager John Carver: “The manager has already said that he wants players to get bums on seats at St James’ Park, and that’s what we’re working to do. “There are a lot of negotiations going on, and there has been progress. “But, like everyone else, we’re waiting to hear back from clubs and players. “This is a huge club, and not so long ago it was playing Champions League football and attracting top players. “We hope, in time, we can get back to that situation, but this is still a club which sells itself because of its fan-base. “We’re in a strong position. “We set ourselves a target last season, and achieved it. “We’ll set out goals and targets for next season, and we’re confident we can move the club forward. “There’s been huge progress here over the past couple of seasons, and everyone’s working towards continuing that . “We need to strengthen the squad, and there are a lot of talks going on.” A 'THANK YOU' TO FOOTYMAD READERS ... 'MAGPIES IN EUROPE' FOR £5.99 (inc post) 2010/11 has been NewcastleUtd-Mad's greatest season for page 'hits', and as a thank you to all readers we are giving you the chance (FOR TWO WEEKS ONLY) to purchase "MAGPIES IN EUROPE" for £5.99 (and that includes the postage). *Normal price is £9.99 OFFER ENDS JUNE 10th 2011 Although "Magpies In Europe" will not be launched OFFICIALLY until next season ... if you want a copy it is available NOW from this website ... and ONLY from this website! FOREWORD BY FAIRS CUP HERO JOHN McNAMEE Sports Journalist Richie Everson: "At last a book that the fabulous Newcastle United fans can relate to. It's informative, all the facts and figures are there, plus the 120 match reports from all the fixtures ... but it is the articles by the supporters that amazed me. "I went to many of those games, and this is the only book I can honestly say 'hits the nail on the head'! "Yes we know the results and the scorers, but some of the facts in this book had me so wrapped up in it I couldn't put it down. "Was Benny Arentoft cup-tied when he played in the final? Big Wyn and his battle with John McGrath; McFaul scoring a penalty when the crowd had gone home; the trouble in Palermo; it is all amazing stuff. "I would honestly give this book 10 out of 10." MAGPIES IN EUROPE From Antwerp to Zurich Please include your address in a letter and send a cheque (or postal order) for £5.99 payable to Mr K Fletcher, to: 'MAGPIES IN EUROPE', K Fletcher, 5 Dunelm, Sacriston, Co Durham DH7 6NU. Or contact: Kevnumad@fsmail.net .
