No, but Bobby had far more impact when on loan than Barnes. Barnes may well be "one for the future" and good luck to the lad, but my point was about getting the (additional) crowds in, and they are hardly likely to get excited by him.
Obviously, if, in a few months, the team is starting to do...
Maybe, but it looks like we are jumping the gun.
From the Argus site - just posted.
* By Brian Owen »
Gus Poyet is confident of welcoming Kazenga LuaLua back to Withdean.
But the Albion boss could have to wait until at least next week before securing the Newcastle winger for his...
The Club are supposed to be in negotiations now Newcaste have had their chance to assess him. Playing the lad in a freindly against a bunch of non-league cloggers, and risking injury, is hardly a good sign. Is it?
From Newcastle's main site:
Reserves Head For The Heed
A strong Newcastle second-string heads to the International Stadium to take on Gateshead tonight (kick-off 7.30) in what will be Peter Beardsley's first game as Reserve Team Manager.
Included in the squad are Ryan Donaldson, Kazenga...
I think you have hit the nail on the head. This summer looks to be devoid of any exciting transfer news.
I am not saying those that we have got will not "do a job", but they are hardly going to get the crowds in are they?
It is a pitty, but with things as they are, and time running out, it looks like it is time to move on! We should only bother with him if we can buy him, or at least get him for the whole season. He is too raw to waste time with for a couple of months.
Totally agree with Gus. If it is not AT LEAST a season long loan, we need to look elsewhere. As things stand, the lad only has pace, and will need to be coached by us to deliver any final product. In my opinion, that is only worth progressing as a long term project and not for a few months when...