Steve harper

[seagulls99]

Would you be interested?
Newcastle United goalkeeper Steve Harper has said he will consider a loan move next season if he cannot establish himself in the first team.
Harper, 37, made five appearances for Championship side Brighton last season, but did not make a single outing for the Magpies in 2011-12.
"Time's running out, I'm not getting younger," Harper told BBC Look North.
"If it's the same situation next year, I would look to go on loan somewhere as you can't get these games back."
The Seaham-born custodian remains Newcastle's longest-serving player, having joined the club in the summer of 1993However the emergence of Netherlands international Tim Krul, and the arrival of Rob Elliot from Charlton last season, have limited opportunities, although Harper remains committed to working for a place under boss Alan Pardew.
"My plans are to go back on the 5 July as fit as possible," Harper continued.
"I've been training hard in the two weeks we've been off, training three times a week, because pre-season gets harder as you get older.
"I'll go back as fit as possible and see what happens at the start of the season."

 

[Super Steve Earle]

Would you be interested?
Newcastle United goalkeeper Steve Harper has said he will consider a loan move next season if he cannot establish himself in the first team.
Harper, 37, made five appearances for Championship side Brighton last season, but did not make a single outing for the Magpies in 2011-12.
"Time's running out, I'm not getting younger," Harper told BBC Look North.
"If it's the same situation next year, I would look to go on loan somewhere as you can't get these games back."
The Seaham-born custodian remains Newcastle's longest-serving player, having joined the club in the summer of 1993However the emergence of Netherlands international Tim Krul, and the arrival of Rob Elliot from Charlton last season, have limited opportunities, although Harper remains committed to working for a place under boss Alan Pardew.
"My plans are to go back on the 5 July as fit as possible," Harper continued.
"I've been training hard in the two weeks we've been off, training three times a week, because pre-season gets harder as you get older.
"I'll go back as fit as possible and see what happens at the start of the season."

Before someone says it - no he couldn't do a job!

 

[c0lz]

thanks but no thanks.

 

[Deleted member 18477]

Could def do a job. I was impressed with him. A lot better than what we have currently!

 

[Vegas Seagull]

Yes he can

 

[Bold Seagull]

IF we haven't secured a new keeper during the summer, I'd have Harper over our current three in a shot. In fact, in a saved shot!

 

[Solid at the back]

When he was in goal I didnt feel nervous, no flapping at corners etc so yeh would take him and if newcastle pay towards his wages we could save some of the budget and use elsewhere only mistake I remember him makin was against west ham

 

[BensGrandad]

Could def do a job. I was impressed with him. A lot better than what we have currently!

Sorry got to disagree as I dont think that he was much of an improvement on what we have at the moment but that doesnt mean I dont want a new keeper but not him.

 

[ees complicated no?]

Hes made it clear he doesnt want to move far away from his home again.

 

[pseudonym]

When anyone says "Time's running out, I'm not getting younger," steer well clear

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Does he actually enjoy playing football? He must average less than 10 games a season in his long career.

 

[danish seagull]

Much better than what we have so yes.

 

[Bold Seagull]

When anyone says "Time's running out, I'm not getting younger," steer well clear

Exactly, what were Blackpool thinking signing Philips!?

 

[Ninja Elephant]

Does he actually enjoy playing football? He must average less than 10 games a season in his long career.

He's only ever been first choice for 1 and a half seasons. In his half season, he was relegated from the Premier League. In the other, he managed to conceed a suprising amount considering Newcastle were comfortably the best team in the league from start to finish.

 

[Ninja Elephant]

Exactly, what were Blackpool thinking signing Philips!?

There is no comparison between a predatory goalscorer and a reserve goalkeeper.

 

[ezmally]

There is no comparison between a predatory goalscorer and a reserve goalkeeper.

Exactly. A better comparison would be David James and the season he and Bristol City had.

 

[Shooting Star]

No. Didn't do anything of note when he was here. Jumping on the Brez hatin' bandwagon again.

 

[clippedgull]

He wasn't bursting with enthusiasm about coming back when he commentated on the Newcastle cup tie at the Amex for ESPN. In fact he came across as a little hostile to the idea. Probably too far south for him for a long term loan.

 

[Deleted member 18477]

Sorry got to disagree as I dont think that he was much of an improvement on what we have at the moment but that doesnt mean I dont want a new keeper but not him.

He won't come to us anyway because his family like the north - the crazy bastards! He's better than what we've got but I don't really want harper. I'd prefer someone who's a bit younger who might stick around for more than 2 years.

 

[Ernest]

No loans allowed