Taylor “no” to new deal

[Newport]

I'd love it if Rafa signed him. Great talent.

 

Tayls “no” to new deal

Sep 7 2007 by Alan Oliver, Evening Chronicle

 

 

STEVEN TAYLOR has turned down a new five-year contract with Newcastle United.

 

The Taylor camp tell me that the financial terms of the contract are “completely inadequate” and it is something which concerns the young defender, who will captain the England Under-21 side in their match in Montenegro tonight.

 

Taylor’s dad Alf, who is looking after his son’s affairs these days, told me today: “I only hope they are not trying to force Steven out.

 

“He loves Newcastle United and it is the only club he wants to play for, but he is most disappointed at what they are offering him.”

 

United have made a formal offer to Taylor of a new five-year contract with a three-year option, but this has been rejected by the player.

 

Obviously footballers talk among themselves, especially about how much each earn, and Taylor will be very much aware how much United have come up with for James Milner and Charles N’Zogbia, who had their contracts reviewed and signed new deals at St James’ Park in the past couple of weeks.

 

And the word from Bolton is that Abdoulaye Faye is picking up £30,000 a week after joining United last week.

 

Yet at the moment, Taylor’s basic wage in his current deal, which runs until June 2009, is less than a third of that.

 

This leaves Alf Taylor to add: “Fans seeing the likes of Albert Luque and Jean Alain Boumsong coming into the club with massive wages must think Steven is also on big bucks, but this is not the case.

 

“He is not playing for Newcastle for the money, but because he loves football and the club – but it is a short career and the financial aspect is still important.

 

“Fortunately, while he is disappointed, Steven has never – nor ever will – let it affect his performance on the field.

 

“He is a local lad who only wants to play for his local team.

 

“But perhaps this is why his contract offer is not in the same category as those players who are coming in from all over the place.

 

“Yet I do not see this being a problem at Liverpool with Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher.”

[PaulMcC]

Not sure he'd want to be 4th choice this season. Maybe he'd be happy with 3rd choice next season.

[Newport]

Of course. We're set for this season in my opinion, but for the future he'd be a great player for us. And it surely doesn't hurt that he's English.

['Kaka]

Snap him up Rafa.

[Rex Banner]

he's shit the only thing he is good at is the odd screamer, against Arsenal when they had a chance to get back in it every one of his crosses hit the first man and his shots were no where near.

[PaulMcC]

I think he'd cost more cos he's English than it would to look abroad for someone of the same talent.

 

I'm not bothered where the players come from altho it'd be good to have a few players that came thru the ranks in our first team. Only if they're good enough tho.

[silverlining]

he's shit the only thing he is good at is the odd screamer, against Arsenal when they had a chance to get back in it every one of his crosses hit the first man and his shots were no where near.

 

Different Taylor, who plays in a differenmt position, for a different club.

 

In fact, the only thing you have got right is the "Taylor" bit.

[robslappa]

I think he's very error prone and wouldn't really add anything to our sqwaad.

[Guest PaddyBerger15]

I like the look of this lad, in a non-shirtlifter way and if I recall correctly, weren't we linked with him a couple of seasons ago?

He would be ideal for us...big, strong, good in the air, can tackle and not the slowest either.

[Guest TK-421]

That match against Steve "The Nugget" Davis was amazing. We still talk about it in our family, usually at Christmas time.

[silverlining]

That match against Steve "The Nugget" Davis was amazing. We still talk about it in our family, usually at Christmas time.

 

Hahahahaha.

[Red Mist]

A good young defender. Wouldn't be a bad addition to the squad, and we could certainly do with another centre back, we're pretty bare in that area.

[aws]

That match against Steve "The Nugget" Davis was amazing. We still talk about it in our family, usually at Christmas time.

 

 

And his specs are even better than those Momo had.

[Joe Strummer]

He wants to stay at Newcastle. He's just playing hardball with them. If Amdy Faye was on more than me I'd be pissed as well.

[Guest TK-421]

Haha, poor Cain.

[Strontium]

 

ahaha

[robslappa]

 

 

Superb.

[Guest Eskimo-Boy]

he's shit the only thing he is good at is the odd screamer, against Arsenal when they had a chance to get back in it every one of his crosses hit the first man and his shots were no where near.

 

holla

[Guest TK-421]

Taylor "no" to cue deal.

[SCOUSE TAPAS]

 

To funny didn't alot of the players try and get his glasses banned?They made the pockets look the size of footy goals.

[scrub]

good young player.

[Guest Ulysses Everett McGill]

If they can get him for less than £5,000,000 I'd snap thier hand off

[bobhorse]

1/ Liverpool In link with Newcastle defender

2/ Newcastle defender refuses new contract

 

at this poit we have 3 possibles

 

A) Newcastle improve contract and he signs

B) Liverpool make bid and he joins Liverpool

C) Another club enters into sign him and he goes there

 

Take your pick

 

At this point dont mind any of them but i have to say i like the player

[Paul]

Seems like I'm the only one who hasn't got a clue what the player's like.

[Guest Dagger]

Seems like I'm the only one who hasn't got a clue what the player's like.

 

Very poor man's Daniel Agger