Guest Geordie_Elvis Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 From skysports.com............... Newcastle have confirmed that Patrick Kluivert has been released from the club. The Dutch striker has never really had the expected impact since arriving at St James's Park and has been allowed to seek pastures new. The former Barcelona man is expected to make a return to the Spanish league, where he forged his reputation. Five goals in five Uefa Cup games illustrated that Kluivert still has talent, but his return of six league goals has convinced manager Graeme Souness to look elsewhere for striker options. Kluivert himself had already revealed that he would leave the club, but Newcastle have now confirmed that he will not be with The Magpies next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetlandbairn Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Kluivert's a strange one... didn't do particularly well but didn't get a huge chance. His wages might have been a lot but he was a free transfer so that kindof offsets that... He's also not that old, he was born the exact same day as Ruud Van Nistelrooy... he's just been around for feckin' ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geordie_Elvis Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Yeah he was reportedly on £65k a week but his talent was there for all to see, he just didnt look interested this season, when injured he didnt make much attempt to get fit again and thats one thing the Geordie faithful despise. Great shame tho as I feel he could of been a legend down here, reports are that Robbie Keane will be on Tyneside within 10 days to seal his move as a quick replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewartyMac Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 I heard today that Michael Owen will sign for Newcastle in the summer. Surely not. As a sidenote, Kluivert's time at Newcastle was interesting. He went from being a fit, lethal striker, to a fat, uninterested bawbag. So, in otherwords, he changed over the year from a typical Premiership player into a typical Newcastle fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geordie_Elvis Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 I heard today that Michael Owen will sign for Newcastle in the summer. Surely not. As a sidenote, Kluivert's time at Newcastle was interesting. He went from being a fit, lethal striker, to a fat, uninterested bawbag. So, in otherwords, he changed over the year from a typical Premiership player into a typical Newcastle fan 513018[/snapback] If he was that fit and lethal Barca wouldnt have released him on a free. The reality is that he was pish for the last 2 seasons in Spain and the majority of his goals were coming off the bench when the team was leading 3 or 4 nil. I was over the moon when we signed him as I thought that if he could get back to half of his full talents he would have been an excellent signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 The reality is that he was pish for the last 2 seasons in Spain and the majority of his goals were coming off the bench when the team was leading 3 or 4 nil. 513041[/snapback] That's true. I think someone calculated that in one of his last season's at barca he scored 20 odd goals but these goals only earned Barca about five points I wouldn't be hugely surprised if he was linked with Celtic. I bet he goes to Dubai or Qatar though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geordie_Elvis Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 That's true. I think someone calculated that in one of his last season's at barca he scored 20 odd goals but these goals only earned Barca about five points I wouldn't be hugely surprised if he was linked with Celtic. I bet he goes to Dubai or Qatar though. 513837[/snapback] Yeah he will probably go somewhere for the money (also see Rivaldo, Guardiola, Batistuta etc etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetlandbairn Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 I wouldn't be hugely surprised if he was linked with Celtic. I bet he goes to Dubai or Qatar though. 513837[/snapback] I think he's going back to Spain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest real bauscia Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 ask Milan fans what they think about Kluivert... I know what they'd answer!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayos Noun Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David W Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Kluivert, along with Raul and Del Piero, are over-rated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BishyTON Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Kluivert, along with Raul and Del Piero, are over-rated. 515269[/snapback] Del Piero = Most over-rated player in world football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RaNgErs 4eVr Posted May 28, 2005 Share Posted May 28, 2005 From wat i've heard in another forum that Mr. Kluivert is coming to Rangers lol. Some Rangers fans are crazy eh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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