“Newcastle don’t need to spend millions” – Jose Enrique.
Posted on November 4th, 2010 | 19 Comments |
With Chris Hughton’s future still undecided the United boss has, so far, had to work with a shoe-string budget compared to the days of old at Newcastle, and it appears that the days of record-breaking signings are over, for now anyway.
“We haven’t signed too many players or big name players. Look at Sunderland – they have spent a lot of money and we outclassed them 5-1,” Enrique told The Daily Telegraph. “Some teams spend money and will think they have more of a chance of staying up or getting a strong finish in the Premier League, but we have a good squad.”
“When new players come in and have been here for a month or so, it feels like two years because they are made so welcome. It’s a really important quality”
The popular Spanish left-back, signed for £6million by former United boss, Sam Allardyce also supported comments made by Kevin Nolan and Shola Ameobi by repeating the togetherness of the current side:
“We’re very close now. We are not just 11 names on a team sheet – we are 11 friends on a match day and all friends within the squad.”
“Most of us have been together for three seasons now so it is almost a second nature when we look up to each other for a pass.
“Yes, we have only won two games at home, but the overall total of points so far is good. The celebrations showed how together we were on Sunday.”
The togetherness that has been displayed at times this season is an important quality that will be needed in the tougher parts of this season.
It’s just nice to see players who want to play for us!
Editor’s note from Toonsy – I apologise for the delay in getting this article published. It was my fault as I missed it. Sorry Paul!
Love it! “We’re very close now. We are not just 11 names on a team sheet – we are 11 friends on a match day and all friends within the squad.”