Pre-season specialist Haris Vučkić joins FC Twente

Surely there has to be at least a chance that he'll make the bench in either one of our last 2 games?

I think Hughton rates him highly,  he had him on the bench and involved with the first team at the start of this season,  like sewelly says his injury was a sickener as it left him on the sidelines for about 4-5 months. 

Is he a midfielder?

 

he's a typical "number 10".    he can't head the ball,  couldn't really tackle a dinner,  not too bothered about tracking back,  only uses his right foot to stand on!, is quick,strong and has a wand of a left peg and is absolute quality.

 

Not sure the Chronicle should be doing articles like today though as its just increases the hype and pressure on the lad for when he does break into the team!

so other than pace, he's in the  'Viana type' mould? I do think Viana for example would have been far more suited in Serie A as more teams over there play formations (3-4-1-2) that accommodate 'number 10' type players. Maybe if Viana had chosen one of the reputed Italian clubs over us his career might have taken a different direction.

Really hope Vuckic gets some game time in the next 2 games. Real big pity he has been injured these last few months as I was looking forward to seeing him blooded in.

Viana was also about as strong as a wet paper bag.

Vuckic was head and shoulders the best player on the field last Friday. Different class tbh.

Vuckic was head and shoulders the best player on the field last Friday. Different class tbh.

and that was at about 70% fit max

You've seen him more than most, binnsy. Just how much of a prospect do you rate him as?

Think he should be on the bench for the last two games now, and providing we arent getting beat at the time looking at 20-30 mins in each. Would like to see him have some pitchtime alongside the first team players and a full house on Saturday. Be a big boost to him to play in front of a big atmosphere. We all know what Shola(or whoever else would come on) can do so why not let him have a look in?

from Skysports.com

20100421.

Vuckic flattered by Utd link

Slovenian youngster linked with move to Red Devils

By Jure Bohoric  Last updated: 21st April 2010   

 

Newcastle attacking midfielder Haris Vuckic admits he is flattered by interest from Manchester United.

 

The 17-year-old Slovenian is reportedly a target for Red Devils manager Sir Alex Ferguson, with the youngster regarded as a hot prospect for the future.

 

Vuckic moved to St James' Park in January last season and signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with the club.

 

He was linked with United before moving to the Magpies and also had a trial with AC Milan last year, but says he has had no contact of late.

 

"I heard the news about United wanting me, but if I'm honest, then I must confess I haven't had any contact with them. I only know what was written in the press," he told Ekipa.

 

"But of course I'm really flattered. It is a great honour to be associated with such a big and marvellous club.

 

"And yes, it is hard to say no to Alex Ferguson, who has a reputation of working very well with young players.

 

"But really I don't want to bother about such rumours. I'm just glad that I can play football again."

 

Vuckic has only made three appearances for Newcastle this term after being sidelined with knee and ankle injuries.

 

"I was out injured for six months and that was the hardest thing in my life," he added.

 

"Now I am enjoying myself again. And of course we are champions and promoted to the Premier League, so these are good days for Newcastle United.

 

"My only wish for now is that I could play against Ipswich Town. That would be really something after all the problems I've had."

"My only wish for now is that I could play against Ipswich Town."

Mine too

"My only wish for now is that I could play against Ipswich Town."

 

Mine too

Is he a midfielder?

 

he's a typical "number 10".    he can't head the ball,  couldn't really tackle a dinner,  not too bothered about tracking back,  only uses his right foot to stand on!, is quick,strong and has a wand of a left peg and is absolute quality.

 

Not sure the Chronicle should be doing articles like today though as its just increases the hype and pressure on the lad for when he does break into the team!

 

so other than pace, he's in the  'Viana type' mould? I do think Viana for example would have been far more suited in Serie A as more teams over there play formations (3-4-1-2) that accommodate 'number 10' type players. Maybe if Viana had chosen one of the reputed Italian clubs over us his career might have taken a different direction.

 

Really hope Vuckic gets some game time in the next 2 games. Real big pity he has been injured these last few months as I was looking forward to seeing him blooded in.

Isn't Vuckic like 6"2, 13 stone?

Can I be the first to call him The Ljubljana Viana?

Would be good for CH to include him on the bench for these last couple of games.

Wonder if he could get a sneaky call-up for Slovenia like Walcott with England in 06. The media attention might just help that.

Wonder if he could get a sneaky call-up for Slovenia like Walcott with England in 06. The media attention might just help that.

Hopefully not. It wouldn't do us any good at all.

CH should start Vuckic & say ""Glej, da igranje ingver otrok za Ipswich je Geordie na posojilo, da jih od Sunderland in je bila pravkar imenovan tam igralec Ipswich igralcev leta tja in je boljši od njega""

i wouldn't play him on Saturday but think i'd be tempted to give him a run out against QPR especially if he gets 90 mins under his belt in the reserve game next Tuesday.  Although its not his ideal position i'd play him on the left wing.

Wonder if he could get a sneaky call-up for Slovenia like Walcott with England in 06. The media attention might just help that.

from what I've read, he still hasn't decided whether to play for Slovenia (despite playing youth levels for them and being born there) or the country of his parents, Bosnia. I'm sure a shock world cup call up would help him make his mind but it will not happen. Certainly Bosnia have some cracking players (Misimovic, Dzeko, Pjanic, Ibesivic etc) also.

Hope to see him at least come off the bench in the next game for a good 30 mins at least.

From Ronnie.

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2010/04/22/vuckic-playing-down-talk-of-world-cup-call-up-72703-26294529/

I have to admit as to not seeing much of him (bar the few minutes first team action). To anyone who as see a bit of him, is all the hype surrounding him warranted?

Win-win IMO.

Either we have a lad with big potential on our books or we make a tidy profit from Man Utd. Fulham got 10m for Smalling, we should get the same for Vuckic, if not, fuck them.

i'd have Vuckic straight into the 1st team squad for the start of next season,  i keep hearing people saying that we need to buy a creative attacking/midfielder,  well we don't we've got one.  I would love to see us use Haris the same way Moyes blooded and handled Rooney when he was breaking through.

 

How highly rated by Hughton is he though?

Not very, he's a young player.

Win-win IMO.

 

Either we have a lad with big potential on our books or we make a tidy profit from Man Utd. Fulham got 10m for Smalling, we should get the same for Vuckic, if not, f*** them.

He's only 17 though, Vuckic, so it'd be just compensation wouldn't it?

Win-win IMO.

 

Either we have a lad with big potential on our books or we make a tidy profit from Man Utd. Fulham got 10m for Smalling, we should get the same for Vuckic, if not, f*** them.

 

He's only 17 though, Vuckic, so it'd be just compensation wouldn't it?

If he was out of contract, or hadn't signed a professional deal. Neither is the case here.

been told by hughton that he will be a regular starter next season according to the Sunday sun.