What do Newcastle want in their Christmas Stocking ?

WITH the silly season in full swing, at Sports Analytics INC we thought we would provide some insight into what each Premier League team wants in their Christmas stockings and what they are likely to receive. Many teams use the upcoming January transfer window as an opportunity to strengthen and either consolidate themselves as a title challenger or at the end of the spectrum simply stay out of the drop zone.

So here they are in no particular order…

Newcastle

What they want

Even the most passionate Newcastle fan will admit that their beloved Magpies have overachieved to date this season. To this end the recent sacking of Chris Hughton has left us here at Sports Analytics INC scratching our heads. We do all know how owners like ‘yes’ men these days, when Middle Eastern and American Billionaires are buying clubs as toys. Pretending Newcastle owner and serial tight arse Mike Ashley has recently decided that to inflate the value of the club he needs to invest in players. A toon shopping list would most likely consist of, a right back and a speedy forward to support the excellent Andy Carroll.

Right Back Contenders

Let’s be honest. Sol Campbell no longer strikes fear in the hearts of strikers. He is more inclined to give Steve Harper heart palpitations then monster an on rushing Didier Drogba. Whilst Coloccini and Williamson have formed a decent partnership in the heart of defence, the big gap is currently at right back. We suggest;

- Micah Richards

Options up front

For Newcastle to continue their push to bring the bright lights of European football back to St. James, they need to provide Andy Carroll with a fast paced finisher. Shola is not this man. Our recommendations are;

- Robbie Keane

- Jermaine Defoe

- Emmanul Adebayor

- Hugo Rodallega

What they’ll get

Unfortunately for Newcastle fans Mr Ashley is still tighter then a ducks backside and Ikea type bargains is what they will be in the market for again. So cross of the ever versatile and under appreciated Micah Richards. We could see Robbie Keane swapping the bench at Tottenham for life on the Tyne provided he drops his current wages. Don’t be surprised to see a loan deal for one of Man City’s underutilised strikers or Wigan’s Hugo changing his scenery.