As for Newcastle, we must make do with our lot until January. The summer has seen a number of ins and outs
Out:
Shearer - Retired
Boumsong - Juventus, 3.3m
Faye - Charlton, 2m
Chopra - Cardiff, 500k
Bowyer - West Ham, Undisclosed
Elliot - Sunderland, Free
Brittain - Ipswich, Free
In:
Martins - Inter, £10m
Duff - Chelsea, £5m
Siberski - Man C, Undisclosed
Rossi - Man U, Loan (till Jan)A lack of defensive signings have left the squad unbalanced in both numbers and quality, this was exposed last weekend by Villa's 20 year old striker, Agbonlahor, who repeatedly waltzed passed Babayaro like hwasn'tnt there. It would also be interesting to know iNewcastlele regret not taking up the option on Sol Campbell when he was available for nothing.
The midfield, which would havbenefiteded fom the signing of Graveson, looks the most balanced we've had in a number of years. Damien Duff was a phenomenal piece of business that should help provide some penetration from both flanks. The last minute signing of Antoine Sibierski does appear to be a strange move and does suggest that hopearen'tnt high for Dyer's fitness this season.
I am also concerned for the lack of strength upfront, even with owen fit, we lack a player capable of winning and holdinpossessionon, allowing us to relieve the pressure on the back four when things are going against us.
This could be seen as a harsh view of the squad that has a huge amount of ability buI i am of the opinion that the time to make thescommentsts is now, and not when they are on the pitch.
Like all the fanI i wish the lads the best for the comming season. The target must be a top siFinnishsh and qualification foEuropepe if the squad is to progress in the future. Whateverer the result come May, if the lads show the passion the fans will forgive a whole host of sins.... Silverware would be better though!
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