We have just put up a poll for the Newcastle United Blog player of the season for 2008-2009.
We have 10 players on the short list to choose from, and yes some of them probably shouldn’t even be on there. Buit some lads have played well for us, especially over these last several crucial games.
Players must have played for the full season, so that eliminates Nolan, Lovenkrands and Ryan Taylor, whom we bought in the summer. Those who have been out injured for long spells, like Mark Viduka are also not included.
We also have not listed either goalkeeper Harper or Given, because they just played half a season – well in any case if we put Shay down, he may win and he’s not even at the club now – that didn’t seem appropriate somehow.
Please go to our home page and register your vote in the poll corner, which is in the right hand column.
51 comments so far
SpartanChris
May 25, 2009 at 8:06 PM
Comment #41Looking on the bright side, Blackpool away will be a giggle.
Spirit of 93
May 25, 2009 at 8:08 PM
Comment #42Its my first post. Just a shame this blog is coming to an end and its taken a monumental f*@k up for me to post.
Ive been so down over the last 24hrs but am starting to sort my heed out for the coming season.
Shearer needs to stay. he has obviously put some much needed professionalism into the club which has been crying out for it for many a season. He’ll surround himself with the right people im sure to help him get promotion.
Lambias needs to go or at least go on a PR course. His smug grin still winds me up. Communication needs to improve massively. We need to know the plan.
This is a massive chance to clear the decks and start a fresh. Owen, Viduka, Martins, Smith, Geremi, Collocini, Barton, Butt amongst others to go the distance. Some aren’t good enough for thye CCC. Others wont want to play there.
Give Shearer the chance to buy his players. Im sure those loyall to him will stay (Duff, Taylor and hopefully Beye and Bassong among others). Give the likes of Ranger and lua lua a chance. They could be the next Cole / Ginola.
But far more important than any of that, are the fans. The sooner we come to terms with this situation the better equiped we are for the season ahead. Other teams will relish playing at SJP but the fans can make it a truly imtimidating atmosphere. We need to make SJP a fortress again.
We can do these man. They’re two bob!!!
C’mon the Toon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Spirit of 93
May 25, 2009 at 8:11 PM
Comment #43BTW, player of the year, TAYLOR. Not the greatest defender in the world but for his goals, determination and love of the club, he gets my vote. Captain next season without a doubt.
Johann
May 25, 2009 at 8:21 PM
Comment #44Voted for Enrique. Bassong was making too costly mistakes in the end when it really mattered. Not impressed with Beye first when he came in. He put the defense wide open but grew as the games came. not a CB though.
Harper was my man of the season last season but I wasn´t impressed with him now. He did look little disinterested or like he didn´t believe in it. He didn´t put enough confidence in the defense. But tell me a better one if you think Given would have made any difference at all. We needed a commanding keeper for our defense. Harper didn´t produce that this time around. Very disappointing.
Penalty-Spot
May 25, 2009 at 9:00 PM
Comment #45That Guardian article is brilliant and I hope every word is true. If Shearer gets his way we’re going to have one hell of a season. I’m bloody excited about it.
Geordie-Gerrard7
May 25, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Comment #46penalty spot- so am i mate, were fav’s to win the league at 5/4
NUFC Bahrain
May 25, 2009 at 9:34 PM
Comment #47post 43. spot on (sp, under 21 coach, england would probably agree)
sirjasontoon
May 25, 2009 at 10:35 PM
Comment #48FFS I want to punch Owen’s horse in the Face!
Big Dave
May 25, 2009 at 10:42 PM
Comment #49sirjasontoon FFF fat freddie ??
Tom_Toon
May 26, 2009 at 2:26 AM
Comment #50Jason – Please dont, you know my stance of cruelty to animals. But I will happily spark Owen out for you.
basque geordie
May 26, 2009 at 7:47 PM
Comment #51voted for JOSE ENRIQUE. i think he has done a good job. he improve it a lot since he came from spain. he has a golden left, and i think that he can be an importat player next year. but… honestly, i think he will be back to spain on summer. and also i want DUFF for the next year. he gives everything in all matches.