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[davet010]

Rumour has it that Real Madrid are about to splash out on a Newcastle player...Johnathon Woodgate, for an astonishing £13m.

What a great buy - he's managed about 1 game in every 3 for the last 18 months through injury, and was also lucky to escape a serious prison sentence for assault when at Leeds.

Owen, Woodgate - WTF is going on at Real ?

[pk500]

Rumour has it that Real Madrid are about to splash out on a Newcastle player...Johnathon Woodgate, for an astonishing £13m.

What a great buy - he's managed about 1 game in every 3 for the last 18 months through injury, and was also lucky to escape a serious prison sentence for assault when at Leeds.

Owen, Woodgate - WTF is going on at Real ?

Woody is a fine central defender, but you're right, Dave: He barely has played. I say let him go, take the big transfer fee, which will give Newcastle a 4-million-pound profit, and then buy another cheaper defender who might get more than 10 appearances per year in a Newcastle shirt.

Plus, the addition of Stephen Carr on the right side of the back line is a plus for Newcastle. Robbie Elliott didn't play so poorly against 'Boro, but I'm not so daft as to suggest he's a replacement for Woody.

Still, where does Real come up with all of this cash? I still think Owen could end up being a bargain, but 13 million for a guy who is more brittle than paper mache?

Actually, Woodgate is a good fit for Real. The team is so loaded with galaticos that he might not automatically earn a spot in the side. Therefore, he can get injured as much as usual and not hurt Real.

Take care,
PK