1. Log in now to remove adverts - no adverts at all to registered members!

Strangest Signings In Football History

Discussion in 'Newcastle United' started by Geordie Gashead, Jan 26, 2011.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
Page 5 of 7
  1. You'veBeenTiote'd

    You'veBeenTiote'd Active Member

    Joined:
    Apr 26, 2011
    Messages:
    2,905
    Likes Received:
    18
    Olympiakos, so Greek. That is pretty random!
     
    #81
    You'veBeenTiote'd, Dec 23, 2011
  2. EastMidlandMagpie

    EastMidlandMagpie Member

    Joined:
    Jan 28, 2011
    Messages:
    141
    Likes Received:
    0
    Didn't Chelsea just buy people so others couldn't?
     
    #82
    EastMidlandMagpie, Dec 23, 2011
  3. A November Night In Rotterdam

    A November Night In Rotterdam Active Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Messages:
    1,084
    Likes Received:
    0
    Tal Ben Haim? We were apparently after both of those two, plus Juliano Belletti and Deco until Chelsea came in.
     
    #83
    A November Night In Rotterdam, Dec 23, 2011
  4. You'veBeenTiote'd

    You'veBeenTiote'd Active Member

    Joined:
    Apr 26, 2011
    Messages:
    2,905
    Likes Received:
    18
    I remember that! I think Newcastle were in for him too! Did he even play for you? <laugh>
     
    #84
    You'veBeenTiote'd, Dec 23, 2011
  5. rabit71

    rabit71 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2011
    Messages:
    412
    Likes Received:
    0
    didnt derbyshire score the winning goal in a greek cup final as well? mad


    here's another one - edgar davids to crystal palace
     
    #85
    rabit71, Dec 23, 2011
  6. Rafa's Championship Party

    Rafa's Championship Party Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Messages:
    15,256
    Likes Received:
    1,343
    Alright not a player but Kevin Keegan and Ray Wilkins going to Fulham.
     
    #86
    Rafa's Championship Party, Dec 23, 2011

  7. Cheik out that Tiote lad

    Cheik out that Tiote lad Member

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2011
    Messages:
    311
    Likes Received:
    1
    It was a Greek team definitely .. im thinking Panithinikos.
     
    #87
    Cheik out that Tiote lad, Dec 23, 2011
  8. BackStabbed

    BackStabbed Active Member

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2011
    Messages:
    1,633
    Likes Received:
    0
    My oh my you've just trumped me with Tal Ben Haim, forgot all about him lol probably tried to put him to the back of mind the amount of mistakes he use to make and goals he use to cost us, that guy oh my god lol
     
    #88
    BackStabbed, Dec 23, 2011
  9. BackStabbed

    BackStabbed Active Member

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2011
    Messages:
    1,633
    Likes Received:
    0
    I actually thought we bought him but turns out it was a free transfer lol ! And think he started a few games but mainly was sub appearences, he only lasted a season! and guess what number he was given? Number 9 lol!!!!! Probably why Torres is jinxed
     
    #89
    BackStabbed, Dec 23, 2011
  10. A November Night In Rotterdam

    A November Night In Rotterdam Active Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Messages:
    1,084
    Likes Received:
    0
    Looked a class act under Big Sam at Bolton but has looked woeful ever since. Any other NUFC fans recall him squaring up to Shane Ferguson on Fergie's debut last season in the 5-0? Deary me.
     
    #90
    A November Night In Rotterdam, Dec 23, 2011
  11. BackStabbed

    BackStabbed Active Member

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2011
    Messages:
    1,633
    Likes Received:
    0
    Yep had a lot of potential but also a big ego, i remember him absouletely crucifying avram grant i think it was lol, and i actually remember seeing that on skysports before, ben haim was just a clown, thought he was one of the worlds best <laugh>
     
    #91
    BackStabbed, Dec 23, 2011
  12. Minty Fresh

    Minty Fresh Active Member

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2011
    Messages:
    2,311
    Likes Received:
    1
    That was hilarious. Fergie absolutely humiliated him with a bit of skill , and then he humiliated himself by squaring up to someone half his age, height and weight!
     
    #92
    Minty Fresh, Dec 23, 2011
  13. MKTOONER

    MKTOONER Member

    Joined:
    Jun 17, 2011
    Messages:
    51
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dale Jennings transfer from tranmere to Bayern Munich
     
    #93
    MKTOONER, Dec 24, 2011
  14. biggeordiedave

    biggeordiedave Active Member

    Joined:
    Feb 17, 2011
    Messages:
    3,936
    Likes Received:
    6
    He plays for Bayern Munich II though, so it makes a bit more sense.

    Danny Sturridge to Chelsea for what could end up being as much as £6.5m is a strange one for me. He always looked a class act and Man City didn't seem interested in keeping hold of him. I'm sure they're not arsed with the strikeforce they have, but it's not as if he wouldn't have been able to force his way into that team at some stage. What a ****ing bargain though.
     
    #94
    biggeordiedave, Dec 24, 2011
  15. Cheik out that Tiote lad

    Cheik out that Tiote lad Member

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2011
    Messages:
    311
    Likes Received:
    1
    Yea they dont care about their future as far as youth goes .. they had a player like Sturridge comeing through but instead of paying his wages for a year, on a few loans, they just get rid .. any PL team would kill for him.

    Also does not look good for any youth comeing through at Man City .. even a player capable of first time at Chelsea cant break through, so they aint going to rate their chances.
     
    #95
    Cheik out that Tiote lad, Dec 24, 2011
  16. Speedo

    Speedo Active Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Messages:
    1,022
    Likes Received:
    0
    The Sturridge thing was settled by Tribunal, Man City didn't want to sell. He was under 18 so it didn't count as a proper contract.
     
    #96
    Speedo, Dec 24, 2011
  17. The Strawberry Syrup Man

    The Strawberry Syrup Man Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 7, 2011
    Messages:
    1,099
    Likes Received:
    39
    Na thats bollocks. City tried v hard to keep him but he wanted parity with some of the first team starters and at 17-18 he wasn't really worth it for them at the time. Nothing to do with City not caring about youth
     
    #97
    The Strawberry Syrup Man, Dec 24, 2011
  18. Chris.

    Chris. #bringbackchris

    Joined:
    Jan 29, 2011
    Messages:
    7,239
    Likes Received:
    90
    El Hadji Diouf & Pascal Chimbonda to Doncaster Rovers.
     
    #98
    Chris., Dec 24, 2011
  19. biggeordiedave

    biggeordiedave Active Member

    Joined:
    Feb 17, 2011
    Messages:
    3,936
    Likes Received:
    6
    He was 19 when he left City. Upon reading about it, City didn't want him to leave but felt his demands were too high for them. I guess back then they weren't prepared to pay exorbitant sums of money to anyone who looked half decent. Mancini has come out and said he would never have let that happen had he been manager.
     
    #99
    biggeordiedave, Dec 24, 2011
  20. cabluigi

    cabluigi Active Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Messages:
    1,048
    Likes Received:
    0
    He was only like 27! I know he peaked early at Ajax/ Barca, but he still scored quite a few goals and often looked a class apart. I was a bit gutted when we sold him at the end of the season tbh
     
    #100
    cabluigi, Dec 24, 2011
Page 5 of 7
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.

Share This Page