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' Newcastle Sign Atletico Madrid Star '

Fri Jul 08, 2016 10:54 am

BREAKING NEWS

Newcastle have completed the signing of Jesus Gamez from Atletico Madrid.

The 31-year-old full-back has signed a two-year deal and becomes the Magpies' fourth summer arrival.

Re: ' Newcastle Sign Atletico Madrid Star '

Fri Jul 08, 2016 11:07 am

Of course nothing is certain but Newcastle are certainly giving themselves an excellent chance of getting promoted straight back to the Premier League.

A Champions League winning manager signing experienced players and the financial backing of the chairman.

I often think that unless you bounce back immediately the season after relegation it becomes almost impossible to get back up once the inevitable cutbacks kick in.

Re: ' Newcastle Sign Atletico Madrid Star '

Fri Jul 08, 2016 12:24 pm

Interesting how the headlines in these newspaper reports always describe the signing as a "star". In reality , although he may be a very good player , he was usually second choice at Athletico and only played 16 of their games last season and 8 the year before. Therefore more of a handy squad player than a "star".

Re: ' Newcastle Sign Atletico Madrid Star '

Fri Jul 08, 2016 12:32 pm

if they don't go straight back up they will be buggered I bet there wage bill is huge

Re: ' Newcastle Sign Atletico Madrid Star '

Fri Jul 08, 2016 1:27 pm

Spending some serious cash!! When you consider the team they already have as well they will surely be favourites.

Re: ' Newcastle Sign Atletico Madrid Star '

Fri Jul 08, 2016 3:20 pm

ccfcsince62 wrote:Interesting how the headlines in these newspaper reports always describe the signing as a "star". In reality , although he may be a very good player , he was usually second choice at Athletico and only played 16 of their games last season and 8 the year before. Therefore more of a handy squad player than a "star".


Second choice behind first choice Spanish right back Juan Fran. I would be surprised if he joined Newcastle to be a back up again, so I expect Janmaat will be sold.

Re: ' Newcastle Sign Atletico Madrid Star '

Fri Jul 08, 2016 3:21 pm

Should be a very good signing for them

Re: ' Newcastle Sign Atletico Madrid Star '

Fri Jul 08, 2016 6:32 pm

Tonteg Bluebird wrote:
ccfcsince62 wrote:Interesting how the headlines in these newspaper reports always describe the signing as a "star". In reality , although he may be a very good player , he was usually second choice at Athletico and only played 16 of their games last season and 8 the year before. Therefore more of a handy squad player than a "star".


Second choice behind first choice Spanish right back Juan Fran. I would be surprised if he joined Newcastle to be a back up again, so I expect Janmaat will be sold.


He may turn out to be a "star" for Newcastle but it is a bit rich to describe him as a " star" for Athletico Madrid as he simply wasn't