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[Peterhead Dave]

Originally Posted by Sam L4

Never a dull moment at Newcastle - apart from when they are playing football. This morning they were raided by the police after an investigation into football corruption. That is all i know so far.

As were Rangers and Portsmouth.

The currant buns and nook'ssel are clearly over Boumsong, but what about Pompey? Were there dodgy dealings as they imported the population of central Africa to act as their strikeforce?

[RossP]

Going to Borough Briggs tonight to see Elgin City v. ICT

According to the Official ICT website we have 4 trialists training with us at the moment, including UEFA Cup finalist Marius Niculae. Loads of rumours that he's playing tonight

[stuartmaxwell]

NICULAE?? the romanian ex sporting lisbon?

CM 99/00 LEGEND


never in a million years

surely not?

[RossP]

Originally Posted by stuartmaxwell

NICULAE?? the romanian ex sporting lisbon?

CM 99/00 LEGEND


never in a million years

surely not?

The very same

If you can be arsed reading all the information/inside 'scoops'/gossip etc, there is a whole thread from the CaleyThistle Messageboard here

'Inverness hold Niculae talks'

Here's the lowdown on all our trialists... (not a dutchman in sight!)

International Trials are usually held in the Hague, but this week the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium will play host to football trials featuring up to 7 players of 5 different nationalities as Charlie Christie gets back to work after a successful pre-season Italy trip and seeks to strengthen the defence and forward line for the coming season and possibly add to the U19 squad for the future.

Marius Niculae (fwd): Romanian International striker Marius Niculae (26) is possibly the most high profile of the names and certainly one that has been discussed at length in the press and on here. According to various websites (and a taxi driver on the forums !) he is back in Inverness with a view to tying up a deal that was looking less and less likely a week ago.

Dominique Taboga (def): Dominique (24) is one of two Austrians who were due to come on trial prior to the club trip to Italy but this was postponed after he was injured. He currently plays for Austrian second division side SC Kapfenberg.

Benedict Bauer (fwd): Benny (20) is a young striker who is currently on the books with Austrian side Admira Wacker who – it will please some fans to know – play in a strip that is half red and half black ! In a scenario that seems to mirror at least some of the events at Hearts, an Iranian businessman bought the club in 2004 and has installed several Iranian players as well as a well known Iranian manager as part of the club executive.

Martin Pusic (fwd): Martin Pusic (19) comes on trial from Austria Vienna, the same side that gave Filip Sebo to the SPL. He doesn’t appear on their squad lists and very little information is available elsewhere so we assume he may be in one of their youth sides.

Phil Marsh (def/fwd): On the face of it, Phil (20) appears to be an intriguing trialist and if he is any good he may be worthy of snapping up. Phil started his career at the Manchester United academy as a striker but during the 2005/06 season was moved to the right back position in the reserve team where – according to the Man Utd website – he became an “integral part of United’s backline as the reserves stormed to the treble”. He appeared once for the full Man Utd team in a Carling Cup match against Crewe where he started alongside Alan Smith but was subbed at half time.

Andrew McNulty (gk): With Michael Fraser installed as the #1 choice and Ally Ridgers as backup, Andrew would appear to be one who is being looked at with a view to the future. There is no information available about the 17 year old Irishman

The Mystery Frenchman (def): Who he is, nobody knows ... well Charlie and Graeme Bennett do but they arent saying .... as discussions are apparently ongoing .... watch this space

[RossP]

Holy shit! We've got him

Caley pull off Niculae coup - Inverness CT - TEAMtalk Football News

This could be the best or the worst thing to happen to us ever. Hopefully we'll get 1 or 2 brilliant season's out of him before he joins a Championship/Premiership team. No doubt he'll either get injured or get snapped up by the old firm though...

Think i might cream myself if he's at Borough Briggs tonight

[delboy]

i'm impressed this thread has reached over 12 pages well before the new season starts!

and three cambridge games live on the telly in the first couple of months of the season!

[RossP]

Originally Posted by delboy

i'm impressed this thread has reached over 12 pages well before the new season starts!

and three cambridge games live on the telly in the first couple of months of the season!

Could be a good season for you if you've signed James Beattie!! Or is that just a lookalikey in your avatar?

[delboy]

yeah a lookalike - its daniel chillingworth!!! he's one of those players that divides the fans - some hate him and others think he's god's gift! mr quinn wants 15-20 goals out of him this season highly unlikely considoring a) he usually gets about 6 and b) he's third choice striker!!!

[Murrr]

Originally Posted by Peterhead Dave

what about Pompey?

Amdy Faye to Newcastle, tbh.

Personally, I blame Graeme Souness =P.

[Sam L4]

Originally Posted by Murrr

Amdy Faye to Newcastle, tbh.

Personally, I blame Graeme Souness =P.

I like to blame absolutely everything on Graeme Souness.