Haven't seen any link on here regarding Carrick's statement about not wanting to join the Toon.

Apparently it would be a 'bad move' for him?!

I would have thought it would represent a good move for him, unless he's got somewhere better than West Ham lined up.

-- Anonymous, May 21, 2001

Answers

He'd have to wait 12 years to be assured of a starting place, probably a wise reading of the situation.

-- Anonymous, May 21, 2001

I also think it would be a bad move for him. In West Ham he is in the starting eleven, he wont be that in nufc.

-- Anonymous, May 21, 2001

He'd walk straight into our side as there is no-one capable of keeping him out of the team. Sad, Sad, Sad day when a young England International doesn't want to come to Newcastle because he won't get a game due to the experienced players.

-- Anonymous, May 21, 2001

Once Speed goes, there'll be a place for him.

-- Anonymous, May 21, 2001

Doesn't look like he wants it though Rik!

-- Anonymous, May 21, 2001

....doesn't fancy the looks of the treatment room. And as most players spend mosgt of their time in there, could you blame him?

-- Anonymous, May 21, 2001

So besides new training facilites, we need to build a new treatment room too?? Aiiieeeee. ;-)

-- Anonymous, May 21, 2001

If Carrick has said he doesn't want to come here, I presume he has been asked. If he has, and that is his answer then that's fine - no one's going to lose any sleep over it. He's not exactly ZZ.

If he doesn't want to play for Newcastle United, then **** him we'll find players who do. At least we know where we stand.

-- Anonymous, May 21, 2001

"Once Speed goes, there'll be a place for him" - I know this is possibly true but it must be time to question selecion policies if Speed actually got the nod over someone a Carrick's ability.

If Carrock has given such a statement & Clarky may be right & he has been asked, if so at least we are going for these players. Next on the list try Jody Morris (disillusioned at Chelsea,) or Joe Cole.

-- Anonymous, May 22, 2001

I have a suspicion he may be a little scared of playing for the toon. The demands on him would be great, compared to the relatively more cosy Manor of Upton Park. Carrick has put in a good season in a faltering team, he is settled there.

Why move?

-- Anonymous, May 22, 2001

Well if he has not got the burning desire to play for us then we don't want him.

I've got a mate who suupports West Ham and he rates Carrick way above Fat Boy Lampard. He says Carrick is absolute class.

-- Anonymous, May 22, 2001

For me he looked like the 20 year old Robert Lee we so desperately need.

-- Anonymous, May 22, 2001

I'd love him to sign

-- Anonymous, May 22, 2001

Doesn't his girlfriend work at SJP? Mebbe he's afraid of working a bit too close. One of those inter-office situations. ;-)

-- Anonymous, May 22, 2001

Easy - sack her - if you know what I mean ;-)

-- Anonymous, May 22, 2001

Maybe we shouldnt belive so much whats being said in the papers =) And even if he said it should be a bad move for him it could just be talk. I still think, in short term, it would be bad for him. And also I dont think West Ham will let him go. They'll sell Fat boy Lampard insteed, he really wants out.

-- Anonymous, May 22, 2001