Graham Carr (1 Viewer)

[Perryccfc]

Just seen a rumour on twitter. Newcastle scout Graham
Carr, who cherry picked the likes of Cabaye, Tiote, Cisse, Ben Arfa and a few others from the French league, apparently recommended the 2 french lads after scouting them, to knock a few quid off the Bigi deal.

I know he's very highly thought of as a scout, just signed a ridiculous deal for like 10 years or something. Could be interesting though. He obviously knows what he's on about.

Thoughts?

 

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[gally9]

Can't believe that, Will I am said he could have moved here in December but it didnt happen..

 

[ajsccfc]

His son's an unfunny twat.

 

[Clive Plattini]

His son's an unfunny twat.

Is that Alan or Jimmy, you have described them both.

 

[skybluegod]

he's an amazing scout but i doubt that

 

[rob9872]

Miserable sods! I think both Alan and Jimmy are excellent comics.

I hope there is some truth in the original post and tbh it would make sense. I'm sure that he notices players all the time over there who are decent but not right for Newcastle and in our current plight he knows that we will be no short-term threat to them. I imagine this sort of thing is fairly common in deals as a carrot to get the deals over the line - I certainly hope so anyhow

 

[rob9872]

Don't forget Thorn also played for Newcastle and as an ex-scout who is also respected as such, probably has a lot of contacts and I imagine knows Carr. I think this certainly plausible.

 

[kingharvest]

It is strange that given our financial limitations, we were able to send scouts to France. I can't imagine we have much of a budget to scout outside UK and Ireland, so it does seem like we've been tipped off.

Not that thats a problem, surely its part of being a good scout to use your network to unearth new players. Fair Play to Thorn if this is true.

 

[1nilandwe...]

Don't forget Thorn also played for Newcastle and as an ex-scout who is also respected as such, probably has a lot of contacts and I imagine knows Carr. I think this certainly plausible.

I think it's got something about it as rumours go. And good business too if it's true.

 

[ajsccfc]

It's not miserable to think Alan Carr's terrible.

 

[sw88]

This guy seems to know and follow French football a lot so it may have some truth in it.

If that's the case thanks Graham!

We don't have a scout for ourselves and relying on these types of contacts will be vital in our recruitment policy!

 

[skybluebeduff]

Alan Carr :jerkit: makes me cringe . Imagine him in your face after a 4-0 loss to lets say Leicester.....