Barton set for Magpies move

[Sven]

Duff was quality 2nd season with us, though it was more Duff/Robben combo, unstoppable.

[NJ10]

I dont rate him at all to be honest. But i only see him every so often, he just never looks any good when i watch....,maybe he gets nervous if he knows im watching!

[Mighty T.A.L.]

Newcastle shouldn't get rid of Ameobi before they have found the right replacement.They also need a type of striker like he is.

[Mighty T.A.L.]

Duff has prove what he can do.He was great at Blackburn and Chelsea and he can find back to these days in Newcastle if he can hold himself fit.

[Sven]

Originally Posted by NJ10

I dont rate him at all to be honest. But i only see him every so often, he just never looks any good when i watch....,maybe he gets nervous if he knows im watching!

So you don't remember 4-1 hammering at Anfeild when he destroyed your back 4. I do .

[Mighty T.A.L.]

Didn't Duff played against one of the worst defenders in european football?Djimi Traore...If so that dosen't count.

[NJ10]

Originally Posted by Sven

So you don't remember 4-1 hammering at Anfeild when he destroyed your back 4. I do .

when have Newcastle ever beat us 4-1 at Anfield?
when has Ameobi destroyed ANYONE's backline???

soft lad

[Mighty T.A.L.]

He thought you talked about Damien Duff.

[NJ10]

Originally Posted by NJ10

Duff still has the talent if he gets a good run injury free....lets not forget the force he was with Blackburn...

do you really think im gonna post such contradictory posts in the same thread Sven???
i'm not TAL you know.

[Mighty T.A.L.]

Originally Posted by NJ10

do you really think im gonna post such contradictory posts in the same thread Sven???
i'm not TAL you know.

Ouch!

[NJ10]

maybe i meant Idan.....

[Sven]

lol. I meant, He was still the force he was at Chelsea when he left Blackburn, "reply to your never seen him play well" if you meant for Chelsea, he was very impressive when Chelsea beat Liverpool 4-1, you couldn't of missed him that night.

But Troure did play...

[dukeofdavinci]

if anyone can set him straight its big sam and his strict rules, this would be good move for him and his career.a good deal for newcastle, their mid-field could use some one of his caliber.

[Mighty T.A.L.]

Hammers to join Barton chase

Skysports.com understands West Ham are ready to rival Newcastle for Joey Barton.

Barton looks set to leave Manchester City after being suspended by the club following his training ground bust-up with team-mate Ousmane Dabo.

Newcastle are believed to be in the driving seat for Barton as Sam Allardyce looks to make the midfield firebrand his first signing at St James' Park.

However, West Ham are now hoping to scupper Newcastle's bid to sign Barton by offering him the option of a move to Upton Park instead.

Both clubs are ready to activate the buy-out clause of £5.5million in Barton's City contract to hold talks with the England international.

Barton's potential move to either club all depends on Scott Parker's proposed move from Newcastle to West Ham.

Barton's agent Willie McKay admitted West Ham were monitoring the player's situation and that the midfielder is waiting to see what offers come in for him.

"I believe West Ham are interested in Joey as well as Newcastle, but everything depends on the possible transfer of Scott Parker," McKay told skysports.com

"If the clubs make an offer of £5.5million they can activate Joey's clause in his contract.

"We are now waiting on offers to come in before we take things further."

If they steal Barton away from N'castle they can forget about Parker.But maybe there is no need for him if they get Barton...

[Mighty T.A.L.]

Barton in Newcastle talks

Manchester City have given Newcastle permission to talk to midfielder Joey Barton about a possible move to St James' Park.

Newcastle have agreed to meet City's £5.5million release clause in Barton's contract to try and sign the England international.

However, Newcastle face competition for Barton with West Ham also in the running for the midfield dynamo, as revealed by skysports.com on Monday.

Barton looks set to move on from City following his training ground bust-up with team-mate Ousmane Dabo.

Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce is set to hold talks with Barton on Tuesday as he looks to make him his first signing since taking over on Tyneside.

Barton is also expected to travel to London to open discussions with West Ham chief Alan Curbishley after they agreed a fee with City.

Allardyce will be hoping to persuade Barton that his future lies at St James' Park as he seeks a replacement for West Ham bound Scott Parker.

Source: Skysports