New boy can make a Faroe impression

Feb 7 2010 by Neil Farrington, Sunday Sun

UNKNOWN Newcastle new boy Joan Simun Edmundsson has been backed to make an impact on Tyneside.

Faroe Islands starlet Edmundsson is understood to be arriving on loan at St James’ Park from his local club B68 Toftir until the end of the season with a view to a permanent move.

And Faroe Islands’ national coach Brian Kerr believes the 18-year-old forward can earn a long-term stay in the North East.

“I don’t think he’s going to be in Newcastle’s first team this season, but I’d expect him to make a very good impression and maybe look to break into the side next year,” former Republic of Ireland boss Kerr told the Sunday Sun.

“He’s a biggish lad who has good ability. He can beat a man – he has a trick – and he knows how to score goals.

“He’s scored in three Under-21 international matches in the last year, including against Russia, when (Newcastle coach) Colin Calderwood was there to watch him.

“He was playing out wide in a 4-3-3 formation then, but I think he’s better playing through the middle, which is where I picked him for his full international debut against France.