Wednesday, May 27, 2009

The Great Relegation Sale


Kelvin Leong picks the players from relegated clubs Middlesbrough and Newcastle who will interest Premiership clubs.

Middlesbrough

Robert Huth - 5 million

The huge German giant formerly of Chelsea fame. Good addition for newly promoted clubs.

Suggested destinations: Birmingham, West ham, Everton

David Wheater - 6 million

Upcoming England international. Good heading abilities with a strong tackle.

Suggested destinations: Tottenham, Aston Villa, Wigan, Fulham

Emanuel Pogatetz - 5 million

No nonsense Austrian defender. Can be an influential voice in defence.

Suggested destinations: Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Wigan, Fulham

Adam Johnson - 6 million

A young version of Stewart Downing. Not the finished article yet but has great potential.

Suggested destinations: Everton, Aston Villa, Primera Liga

Gary O'Neil - 6.5 million

Good seasoned campaigner with a dynamic engine.

Suggested destinations: Portsmouth, Wigan, Fulham

Stewart Downing - 12 million

Enough said. He will move to secure his 2010 World Cup spot. Problem is his long-term injury.

Suggested destinations: Tottenham, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City

Tuncay Sali - 8 million

The Turkish striker never gives up. Tried in vain to rally the troops. Could be a bargain buy for one of the European-spot clubs.

Suggested destinations: Chelsea, Aston Villa, Everton, West Ham,

Newcastle United

Sebastien Bassong - 8 million

Arsene Wenger is a firm admirer. Surrounded by headless chickens at Newcastle, he will show his true worth with a big club.

Suggested destinations: Arsenal

Steven Taylor - 9 million

Been a mainstay for the England U21 squad. Has potential to become a future England captain.

Suggested destinations: Arsenal, Tottenham, Everton, West Ham

Habib Beye - 7 million

One of the shining lights of a disastrous Toon campaign. Overlapping runs have been his signature move all season.

Suggested destinations: Primera Liga, French Ligue 1

Alan Smith - 6 million

A striker who has lost his way. Played mostly as a defensive midfielder. A move to a club in need of a forward could resurrect his faltering career.

Suggested destinations: Hull, Birmingham, Wolverhampton

Obafemi Martins - 10 million

The pint-size Nigerian never fit into Newcastle's formation. Packs a thunderous shot and has the speed to trouble most defences.

Suggested destinations: Chelsea, Man City, Primera Liga

Michael Owen - Free

One of the best England strikers of the past decade. Problem is his huge wage bill and constant injuries.

Suggested destinations: No comments

Mark Viduka - 6 million

The Australian hitman can hold the ball up and will be a key asset to teams playing the long-ball like Sam Allardyce's Blackburn Rovers.

Suggested destinations: Blackburn, Wigan, Everton, Portsmouth

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