Sigurðsson in and Taylor out at Newcastle?
Posted on May 4th, 2010 | 63 Comments |
Sigurðsson has been one of the stand out performers for Reading in what could be classed as his breakthrough season at the Madejski, scoring 20 goals in 38 appearances from a variety of different positions on the field. Gylfi was one of the stand-out performers of an FA Cup run that saw the Berkshire side reach the Quarter Final, beating the likes of Liverpool, Burnley and West Brom along the way. I have noticed him playing on the right, in the middle and as a second striker in recent weeks and he has done nothing but impress me every time I have happened to see him play. Sigurðsson is undoubtedly a bright talent, and is also attracting interest from Fulham and Bolton Wanderers, although as ever there will be questions surrounding whether the player will be capable of making the step up to the Premier League.
From what I have seen so far, I would say he has what it takes to make it. The Reykjavik born midfielder wont turn 21 until September, and providing he is available at a reasonable price would be a cracking addition to the squad in my opinion. He is a current Iceland Under-21 international and has just picked up the Reading Player of the Season award, which means their manager, Brian McDermott, will be likely to try and stave off any bids for a player that has quickly turned into one of his key men.
Perhaps we could use Ryan Taylor in a makeweight kind of fashion to end Bolton’s interest in Sigurðsson? Rumour has it that Owen Coyle is keen to take the 25 year old scouser from Newcastle anyway and would offer a deal of around £2 million, despite an apparent reluctance from Newcastle to sell.
Apparently it’s the versatility of Ryan Taylor that Coyle is after as he can play at both right midfield and right back. I’ll keep it quiet but, I think Ryan Taylor is pretty awful at right back to be honest and it’s his worst position in my opinion. He doesn’t have the pace to cover any mistakes that may happen, and for me pace is important for any full back.
I would definately like to see Sigurðsson at St James’ Park, he could be the pacy kind of player we need to spice up a midfield that can lack mobility at times. I personally feel that the step up to top level football will be no problem for him and at his age, has the potential to only get better.
As for Ryan Taylor, it’s hard to decide whether I would like to see him stay or not. On one hand he takes great set pieces, gets on with the job in hand, doesn’t kick up a fuss and keeping him would avoid the possibility of him popping up and scoring against us again, probably on Boxing Day. On the other hand, there are better players than him out there, and are the four reasons I just mentioned good enough to keep him on the wagebill at Newcastle United?
I’m not so sure..
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Anyway, Ryan has already spoken that if he does not get enough games,he will have no choice but to move on.
As for the reading player,he is improving.it would good for him to come to Newcastle.
Here’s my true opinion about transfers.
Yes,we keep hearing Newcastle is following Arsenal Mode of nurturing young talents.But what i do hope is that we don’t follow Arsenal Mode of transforming all 1st team players into youngsters.
What i hope is that,we bring in around 2 youngsters,whereas for other players we bring in decent/semi-classy players.