DCFC-2010 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/news/RAMS-SET-CHASE-TOON-ACE/article-184706-detail/article.html RAMS SET TO CHASE TOON ACE By pgreen richard gadsby rgadsby@derbytelegraph.co.uk DERBY County could turn to Newcastle United teenager Andy Carroll as Paul Jewell looks to rebuild the Rams' strikeforce. Speculation also continues to link West Bromwich Albion hitman Kevin Phillips with Derby – with the club admitting an interest – while Kenny Miller is set to follow fellow striker Rob Earnshaw through the Pride Park exit this week after talks with Rangers. The Rams ended their pursuit of Sheffield United's Rob Hulse on Saturday and may opt for 19-year-old Carroll (main picture). The 6ft 3ins Toon target man has made 13 appearances and one start for the Magpies since coming through the St James' Park youth system. He became the youngest Newcastle player to play in Europe when he made his debut for the club as a late substitute against Palermo in November, 2006 at the age of 17 years and 300 days. Carroll scored his first senior goal in a 2-0 friendly win over Juventus last July and was praised by Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, who tipped the striker for big things. In September, Carroll made his England Under-19 debut against Belarus, scoring in a 4-0 victory. Unfortunately, the striker, along with Scott Sinclair and Ryan Bertrand, was sent home after breaking curfew. He spent five months on loan with Preston North End last season, making 12 appearances, and scored his first league goal in a 1-1 draw with Leicester City. West Brom's Phillips is out of contract this summer but is keen to stay at the Hawthorns following their promotion to the Premier League. The 34-year-old has been holding out for a two-year contract but, with the Baggies only offering a one-year deal, a host of clubs have expressed an interest. Leeds United, Barnsley, QPR and Stoke City have all been linked, although Phillips has reportedly said privately he would be tempted by a switch to Pride Park if the relegated Rams offered him a two-year deal. Phillips (below left) hit 22 goals in 35 appearances in the Championship last season. The striker's contract talks with Albion are set to continue this week. Meanwhile, Leeds United have played down suggestions they are interested in Rams winger Gary Teale. Reports last week said they were lining up a £500,000 bid for the player but the club claim they are no longer interested, following an attempt to sign the Scottish international in January. Reports over the weekend also suggested Birmingham City may be interested in Rams midfielder Stephen Pearson. What a signing this would have been hey? Any one know of any one else apart from Yakubu who we could have signed that went on to be a very good player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorksopRam Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Shock and awe! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC-2010 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 I just randomly remembred about it and thought I would search for it on the DET and I found it. I am sure we were very close to signing Gael Clichy on loan in 2005? but it could be someone else as I can't find a link but I do think it was him and then he got injured and look at him now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CumbrianRam Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Meanwhile, Leeds United have played down suggestions they are interested in Rams winger Gary Teale. Reports last week said they were lining up a £500,000 bid for the player but the club claim they are no longer interested, following an attempt to sign the Scottish international in January. Reports over the weekend also suggested Birmingham City may be interested in Rams midfielder Stephen Pearson. Someone wanted Teale for £500,000 and someone was in for Pearson.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC-2010 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 Ha ha can you imagine if we cashed in for both at the time but Teale was an important figure tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Weren't we linked with Sherringham at some point in the 90's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Rob Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Wonder how close it got if it did at all. What a player we could have had on our hands. Instead we got Earnshaw and Kenny Miller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smit183 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 we were in for emanuel petit before but he chose arsenal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 could argue that our biggest mistake was not to pay the extra 200 or something thousand for Eidur Gudjohnson who went on to play for chelsea and of course barca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Can't forget the famous chase of Roberto Baggio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerous Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Eidur Gudjohnsson was a massive miss, we almost got Baggio but the good thing to come out of that miss was us signing Baiano instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuespachRam Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I just randomly remembred about it and thought I would search for it on the DET and I found it. I am sure we were very close to signing Gael Clichy on loan in 2005? but it could be someone else as I can't find a link but I do think it was him and then he got injured and look at him now. Yes, just look at him, he is absolutely hated by every Arsenal fan in the world and generally regarded as the worst player in their team and the main reason they wil win nothing again this season....truly awful player... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfcdavecov Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Yes, just look at him, he is absolutely hated by every Arsenal fan in the world and generally regarded as the worst player in their team and the main reason they wil win nothing again this season....truly awful player... They'll win the Carling Cup. Ipswich over two-legs, then either West Ham or Birmingham in the final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NothernRam Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 http://s003.radikal.ru/i202/1101/60/c520453a50e2 Instead we got Earnshaw and Kenny Miller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuespachRam Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 They'll win the Carling Cup. Ipswich over two-legs, then either West Ham or Birmingham in the final. yes, sorry, you are right, they will win that....with their reserves..at a complete canter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfcdavecov Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 yes, sorry, you are right, they will win that....with their reserves..at a complete canter. You make it sound like anyone could win it, it's that easy. Have we never entered or summat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Teale Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 It could have been very different if jewell had got, bodde, phillips, Carsley and carroll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuespachRam Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 You make it sound like anyone could win it, it's that easy. Have we never entered or summat? I make it sound so easy for ARSENAL to win it...they are playing IPSWICH over two legs and then West Ham or Birmingham in the final....so, yes, it is easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derby_Dave Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 I seem to remember Arthur Cox sniffing around Andy Cole when he was at Bristol City but decided against it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perky1106 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 There was one time just before the Prem season that we linked with Kenwyne Jones and even Roque Santa Cruz! We can all dream. Even Forest were chasing Whittingham over the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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