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Watford reject third Newcastle United bid for Adrian Mariappa

5:38pm Friday 27th January 2012 in Sport Photograph of the Author By Frank Smith

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The Hornets have rejected a third bid from Newcastle United for Adrian Mariappa, the Watford Observer understands.

Newcastle made a second bid last night, which was rejected, and that was followed up with another offer today, which was again declined.

The initial bid on Monday was “miles away” from the Hornets valuation according to manager Sean Dyche so news of the follow-up offers being turned down is not surprising as Newcastle are renowned for being cautious when it comes to bidding for players.

Reports from the North East have suggested this was the Magpies final bid for the defender, who has made 244 appearances for Watford.

Comments(6)

Hornet23 says...
5:46pm Fri 27 Jan 12

Well done the club. Newcastle must have realised what we want for him by now yet they've obviously come in with another unacceptable bid. Sod off Pardew, you're taking the p*** now.

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MJ1 says...
5:46pm Fri 27 Jan 12

This must be unsettling for him. Hope he clears his head for tonight!

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SAHornet says...
6:26pm Fri 27 Jan 12

He's a solid professional. Can't see this affecting his performance tonight. Glad to see the club has grown a decent pair of ****

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mrn_wfc says...
6:34pm Fri 27 Jan 12

Comeon NUFC, 5.5million is what the club wants.

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Sorry I Haven't A Clue says...
11:16pm Fri 27 Jan 12

Was brilliant tonight. Very happy we seem to be determined to get our moneys worth or keep him.

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Chris the Vic says...
2:02pm Sat 28 Jan 12

This is really a case of be careful what you wish for.

NUFC have made their intentions clear...we cant talk to the player but if we offer a silly price and talk of trebling his wages we will unsettle him and have a chance of getting him on the cheap. not nice but logical.

As a WFC fan I dont like it and wish Pardew no good....but at the same time many of us demand that LB is more open and now we see the good and harm that transparency can do.

keep up the good work SD and LB and may a plague of pestilence descend on all at NUFC.

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