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I'm not sure at all but I also think you become ineligible only when you've played. But for Davids, I read that he played something like 20 minutes for Tottenham...

Well, I think it will be clarified tomorrow, hopefully.

Edit : And if I understand the link above, Davids was "Used as Substitute" once, and not only on the bench.

He played for them........ so he cannot play for us.

It is simple.


http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/players ... tteam.html

Another rumour: Newcastle is preparing a bid for Babel. 7 milion Eruos + Luque.

Please stay Ryan! :eusa_pray:

Newcastle United have broken the transfer silence by tabling a bid of around £5m plus Albert Luque for Ajax and Holland striker Ryan Babel.

Ryan Babel's talks over a new contract with Ajax have been stalled recently after Ajax failed to meet Babel's contract demands. Soon after this news broke a host of European clubs were being linked to the talented Dutchman. Arsenal, FC Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United have all been credited with an interest in the 20-year old forward recently.

It's now understood that Newcastle United have followed up their interest by tabling a £5m bid including a part/exchange deal involving Magpies misfit Albert Luque.

I agree Babel should stay - But is this a good deal now??
Or would Ajax benefit more in 1-2 years time???

ajax-erie schreef:Newcastle United have broken the transfer silence by tabling a bid of around £5m plus Albert Luque for Ajax and Holland striker Ryan Babel.

Ryan Babel's talks over a new contract with Ajax have been stalled recently after Ajax failed to meet Babel's contract demands. Soon after this news broke a host of European clubs were being linked to the talented Dutchman. Arsenal, FC Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United have all been credited with an interest in the 20-year old forward recently.

It's now understood that Newcastle United have followed up their interest by tabling a £5m bid including a part/exchange deal involving Magpies misfit Albert Luque.

I agree Babel should stay - But is this a good deal now??
Or would Ajax benefit more in 1-2 years time???

Truth be told i think this would not be a bad move, Luque is a very talented player and 7 million is not a bad fee at all. The closer the time comes for Babel's contract to expire the less we are going to get for him, and it seems obvious that he is not going to sign an extension.

I should add that Ten Cate should know Luque very well from his time in Barcelona, besides PSV wanted him, and i bet for good reasons :yes:

If Babel doesn't want to sign then flog him now, I say.

Could we get the Duffer instead of Luque though? :yes:

Why Duffer? Could you tell me more about him? Or were you talking about Damien Duff?

Yeah, Damien the Duffer.

I should add that Ten Cate should know Luque very well from his time in Barcelona

When Ten Cate was at Barcelona, Luque was already at Deportivo La Coruña. I don't see why he shoukd know him so well...


Besides, I'm absolutely against a Babel move. I'm convinced Babel has the potential to play with the world's best. :yes:

Mr. Ajax schreef:

I should add that Ten Cate should know Luque very well from his time in Barcelona

When Ten Cate was at Barcelona, Luque was already at Deportivo La Coruña. I don't see why he shoukd know him so well...


Besides, I'm absolutely against a Babel move. I'm convinced Babel has the potential to play with the world's best. :yes:

Moving to Newcastle is hardly an upward move. I think this would be a bad move for Babel. He still has a lot of work to do to live up to his potential. Having said that, I'm not sure when his contract expires, but if it expires relatively soon, it may be necessary to sell him.

But my preference would be to come to terms with him and keep him here.

Babel has one-an-a-half year left of his contract. It seems that talks about extension have been going on for some time now, and the big discussion point is the fact that Babel presumably wants a limited transferfee in his contract.

Lucas schreef:Babel has one-an-a-half year left of his contract. It seems that talks about extension have been going on for some time now, and the big discussion point is the fact that Babel presumably wants a limited transferfee in his contract.

Ahh, tricky. I imagine his transfer value will go down this summer. Hmm. I think it is still best to try to come to terms with him.

As much as I like babel, is he REALLy that special? After all we've got Mitea and Leonardo that can play in his positions

Davids has arrived offcially! He will be presented to the press at 14.30 this afternoon! :bis:

Ajax sign Mitchell Donald

Amsterdam, 01 feb 2007
Ajax have signed youth player Mitchell Donald. The midfielder signed a contract to 1 July 2011.

Mitchell Donald, born 10 December 1988, started playing for Ajax in the E1-juniors and is in his ninth season with the club. Last month, the midfielder joined the first team on training camp in South Africa.

Source: ajax.nl

More info about this young man?

Ajax have signed youth players Jan-Arie van der Heijden and Christian Supusepa. a contracts will run from 1 July 2007. anyone can say anything about those guys?

VDHeijden signs to June 2009 and Supusepa to June 2010.

Together with Donald thats 3 more young locals signed.

I still marvel at how this club concentrates on local players .

I believe there are hardly any non Dutch in our senior youth squads
so Ajax will continue this great tradition of signing local youth.

PS Here in England Arsenal cannot find any local players from a 10 million population in Greater London and even Liverpool, who used to have a great local system, now look abroad for youth.

Well now in Holland its quite rare to see a real fantastic Dutch youth in the streets. The best players i've seen were Moroccons or Turks.

an american is screaming "come get me, AJAX!"

http://www.yanks-abroad.com/content.php ... ws&id=2751

bluedaddy19 schreef:an american is screaming "come get me, AJAX!"

http://www.yanks-abroad.com/content.php ... ws&id=2751

No way Pearce has the skill set or level to play for Ajax. He's been solid in the rear for FCN - sure, but no way near the level needed to play for Ajax.

afckeeper95 schreef:

bluedaddy19 schreef:an american is screaming "come get me, AJAX!"

http://www.yanks-abroad.com/content.php ... ws&id=2751

No way Pearce has the skill set or level to play for Ajax. He's been solid in the rear for FCN - sure, but no way near the level needed to play for Ajax.

some folks would totally disagree with you, but id say he would need six months to adapt - he is very confident and learns fast, so if challenged more he could blossom - whether he can reach this level is up to debate, but he certainly plays the AJAX style of LB

for those who dont know, he is very fast with a good cross and aggressive coming up the wing - has 6 US caps, and is considered by some to be the choice to groom for our WC 2010 left back

How are his defensive skills?

I say sign him, Urby needs someone snapping at his heals, for him buck up!!! :yes:

Thomas schreef:How are his defensive skills?

solid, but he will probably need a little time to adjust tactically - he does have a nice solid tackle, but doesnt foul much