We've already got Ward - might as well keep the bastards coming in.
At least he never bobsledded Leo like Kruse or Maradona'd us like Chris Payne.
Is this confirmed?
Not sure how a 10 game stint after our season might already be gone will help though
Newcastle have signed Ryan Griffiths from Beijing Guoan on an 18-month deal valeo2010-11-20 11:28:44
Good signing I reckon, (will be good to see it confirmed somewhere official).
He is well proven at A league and higher, we need a goal scorer, welcome to you Joel.
10 games with a majority of those as wins would see us through to the finals I would think. Then he could stay on and finish the job.
He is well proven at A league and higher, we need a goal scorer, welcome to you Joel.
10 games with a majority of those as wins would see us through to the finals I would think. Then he could stay on and finish the job.
Permalink
Permalink
I reserve a strict "wait and see" policy. Our signings so far this year haven't instilled great confidence.
Permalink
Permalink
He'll only play well if we get behind him. Forgive and forget once that y/b stripey goes on. Has to be said.
Fuck this stupid game
Permalink
Permalink
I'm coming to that conclusion to TopLeft
a few goals might 'fix' my memory and to be fair it's not as if he's Hilter's long lost great-grandson
a few goals might 'fix' my memory and to be fair it's not as if he's Hilter's long lost great-grandson
Permalink
Permalink
when is this likely to be confirmed? when is he likely to start at the Nix? Heard it's in Jan? might be a bit too early to announce it. I wonder if other clubs will try and sway him their way..
VUW AFC - Victoria University Football for life
Permalink
Permalink
when is this likely to be confirmed? when is he likely to start at the Nix? Heard it's in Jan? might be a bit too early to announce it. I wonder if other clubs will try and sway him their way..
Yeah hopefully a club somewhere on the West Bank start showing some interest!!!
"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009
Permalink
Permalink
HE WILL POWER US INTO THE SEMIS
Central Hawkes Bay Nix
and tragic follower of Charlton Athletic
Permalink
Permalink
He may be a dick, but now he's our dick. Welcome Joel 
Permalink
Permalink
The BIG question is surely, can he play at right back???
Seriously, if he comes in and scores goals, then who cares is he is a bit of a DB?
Permalink
Permalink
come on guys, he is a quality striker, he may be an idiot, but really who cares as long as the balls in the net?
Permalink
Permalink
balls being the appropriate wordOi Oi Edgecumbe2010-11-20 16:42:55
Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet
Permalink
Permalink
HE WILL POWER US INTO THE SEMIS
And I will win 1st division in lotto tonight.
If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid
Permalink
Permalink
HE WILL POWER US INTO THE SEMIS
And I will win 1st division in lotto tonight.
ok, in that case can you lend me some? kind of poor at the moment
Permalink
Permalink
Take the example of Liam Reddy. His signing was met with a bit of consternation...but he made a great contribution in his short time here. Sydney FC wish he could do the same.
I like that Griffiths wants to come here. It's clear that we - as a club - have respect in Australia. The Kingz and Knights seldom drew interest from good Australian talent. Michael Pedersen came and went after four weeks, Con Boutsianis backed out on a deal etc etc...
I like that Griffiths wants to come here. It's clear that we - as a club - have respect in Australia. The Kingz and Knights seldom drew interest from good Australian talent. Michael Pedersen came and went after four weeks, Con Boutsianis backed out on a deal etc etc...
Permalink
Permalink
HE WILL POWER US INTO THE SEMIS
And I will win 1st division in lotto tonight.
ok, in that case can you lend me some? kind of poor at the moment
Wldnt it be better going to the Nix
A small town in Europe........looking to bounce straight back up....well that aint going to happen
Permalink
Permalink
HE WILL POWER US INTO THE SEMIS
And I will win 1st division in lotto tonight.
ok, in that case can you lend me some? kind of poor at the moment
Wldnt it be better going to the Nix
yeah good point
Permalink
Permalink
Maybe because we are such a lovely bunch of fans he will become a lovely individual.
This.
After all, didn't Reddy go from being a c*ck to the best keeper in the league and a thorughly decent bloke within seconds of pulling on a Nix shirt?
Permalink
Permalink
Maybe because we are such a lovely bunch of fans he will become a lovely individual.
This.
After all, didn't Reddy go from being a c*ck to the best keeper in the league and a thorughly decent bloke within seconds of pulling on a Nix shirt?
This is correct. Went from being pants and released at Brisbane to being godlike too...
Permalink
Permalink
I like that Griffiths wants to come here. It's clear that we - as a club - have respect in Australia. The Kingz and Knights seldom drew interest from good Australian talent. Michael Pedersen came and went after four weeks, Con Boutsianis backed out on a deal etc etc...
That's true.
Permalink
Permalink
Maybe if we were top of the league we could pick and choose, but we aint. we are in sh1t creek big time, and if this guy rocks up and scores us some goals, happy days.
If he starts playing up again, then deal with it as it arises, but at the moment its all ancient history.
Permalink
Permalink
After watching last nights game, I was starting to wonder what the point is of signing Griffiths if we aren't able to supply him any ball to score. He'll end up being another Greenie.
Permalink
Permalink
After watching last nights game, I was starting to wonder what the point is of signing Griffiths if we aren't able to supply him any ball to score. He'll end up being another Greenie.
Very likely. I mean look what happens when Pav comes on as sub. Poor bloke struggles to get a touch. We could have anyone up there and it wouldnt be any different.
Permalink
Permalink
Happening ?
Not happening ?
Work in progress ?
My guess; Wanted more than we could / would pay - hopefully wrong and it comes off.
He dribbles a lot and the opposition dont like it - you can see it all over their faces. (Ron Atkinson)
Permalink
Permalink
I hope you're wrong.
It's not until January even if it is done.
It's not until January even if it is done.
Permalink
Permalink
Don't need him would prefer other players like an RB
Permalink
Permalink
Don't need him would prefer other players like an RB
You got anyone in mind?
Permalink
Permalink
yeah, I do Robb. BoboScottishbhoy2010-11-26 07:49:54
ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH
Permalink
Permalink
With Ifill seemingly out for the rest of the regular season I wonder if there is any chance of the Joel Griffiths guest stint being revived.
He dribbles a lot and the opposition dont like it - you can see it all over their faces. (Ron Atkinson)
Permalink
Permalink
Did anyone hear on TV commentary whne the jets played......someone else (midweek last week maybe? vs Sydney?). That Joel griffiths to Wellington was absolutely not going to happen according to his brother?
Permalink
Permalink
Did anyone hear on TV commentary whne the jets played......someone else (midweek last week maybe? vs Sydney?). That Joel griffiths to Wellington was absolutely not going to happen according to his brother?
Yes they did say that.
The following night on Fox Sports News and Views Joel was interviewed and said he was coming to Wellington!
Permalink
Permalink
His brother just said 'it didn't look like it would happen' - not 100% definite
a.haak
Permalink
Permalink
Did anyone hear on TV commentary whne the jets played......someone else (midweek last week maybe? vs Sydney?). That Joel griffiths to Wellington was absolutely not going to happen according to his brother?
Yes they did say that.
The following night on Fox Sports News and Views Joel was interviewed and said he was coming to Wellington!
Hmmmm sounds like his brother doesn't know what he's talking about!
Permalink
Permalink
Meh, we've been slagging him roundly in the transfer thread since the weekend.
Needs Burns and Kruse and we'd lock down the leagues biggest c**ts.
brother...you got that right
" If you only have a hammer you tend to see every problem as a nail" - maslow
Permalink
Permalink
Maybe he read this thread and now doesn't want to come 
Allegedly
Permalink
Permalink
Looks like Adelaide could get him
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1037485/Adelaide-makes-play-for-Griffiths
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1037485/Adelaide-makes-play-for-Griffiths
Permalink
Permalink
^^^So judging by that, it's not happening.
This is ridiculous.
This is ridiculous.
Permalink
Permalink
If we aren't willing to pay the high insurance fee, it aint gonna happen. I don't think we should.
I do think we should try and get someone else of similar quality if possible to replace Ifill though - basically every other team with ambition will be signing a high quality player for a 10 game stint
I do think we should try and get someone else of similar quality if possible to replace Ifill though - basically every other team with ambition will be signing a high quality player for a 10 game stint
a.haak
Permalink
Permalink
Hope Adelaide dont get him cause there already gonna be a force with those other recruits.. Its gonna be a great game against Brisbane for Adelaide though !
Permalink
Permalink