Sylvain Marveaux has come across great, in his recent interview with the Newcastle press corps.
Sylvain Marveaux – you can almost taste the passion of the Geordie people
With so many French players in the squad now, there is a distinct danger the squad will develop cliques as they did in the past, but John Carver is adamant that will not happen, and in fact it’s John’s job to make sure it doesn’t happen.
But it seems the four French speaking players Demba Ba, Yohan Cabaye, Sylvain Marveaux and Mehdi Abeid have all fitted in very well and very quickly too.
Sylvain Marveaux, who was signed by Newcastle from under the noses of Liverpool, as they dithered over his medical and his contract, had this to say:
“We know there is a lot of work to do before we think about Europe, but we are keen to get something started this season and the French players are all determined to be involved in that.
“I have spoken with the manager a lot.” From what he says about the way the team will play I think I can ignite the supporters.”
“The club wants to do very big things and achieve success, which is why I came here.” “I came here with the idea of playing in Europe.”
“That’s certainly what the long-term vision is.” “I know Hatem well, and I know Yohan and Demba Ba a little bit from even before I came here.”
“It is good that we can all communicate and speak French but we will be communicating in English as well.” “We are working towards that and trying to get the right blend, that’s what we are looking ahead to.”
“What you have to remember is there are already a lot of good players in the team already. That can only bode well for us going forward.”
The 25-year-old apparently looked both very fit and very good in training last week, and he seems delighted to be at Newcastle.
Of course the Newcastle fans just love their players, especially when they are as skillful as the four players Newcastle have through the door so far this summer, and Sylvain certainly thinks the Geordies are very friendly people too.
And of course there is an easy swap from the patisserie to the great Gregg’s bakery, for all the French lads.
Sylvain continued:
“I love it here, the people are very friendly too.” “I have only been here a short time but I have been around the city and you can almost taste the passion of the Geordie people.”
“It is similar in size to Rennes.” “But you can anticipate what the fans want from their team and I am looking forward to being part of it.”
Really good words from Sylvain, and he will soon become a big favorite with Newcastle fans if his play matches the way he gives interviews.
Newcastle fans will get a first taste of this new skillful Newcastle this coming Friday evening at Darlington, and it would seem to be a great match to attend – with Ben Arfa and Dan Gosling also likely to be participating.
Comments welcome.
312 comments so far
Hoppefot79
Jul 10, 2011 at 7:44 PM
Comment #81Can’t wait to watch the game against 8-1ackburn in Sept!
rknufc
Jul 10, 2011 at 7:44 PM
Comment #82does ny1 know if mehdi abeids facebook profile is real
GeordieToon89
Jul 10, 2011 at 7:45 PM
Comment #83haha this makes sense..
Arsenal offer Villa 10million plus Bendtner for Downing.. supposidly Bendtner been in talks today with Villa((would explain earlier comments and Arsenals bid for Downing)) also Villa need a new big man as they lost Carew and Heskey is shiite.. we know Mcleish likes a target man and a little man so Bendtner and Agbonglahor
archaeomag
Jul 10, 2011 at 7:45 PM
Comment #84GG could be the way forward – forget the stats – what his women like?
GeordieGerman “allez les gars!”
Jul 10, 2011 at 7:46 PM
Comment #85Jack, I reckon if Arsenal are having problems matching what he wants, then Ashley will have contortions.
joppadoni
Jul 10, 2011 at 7:46 PM
Comment #86@ GG – 79 hard to know where to start but easy to stay there when ya do lol. shes a beeeeyooot!
Hoppefot79
Jul 10, 2011 at 7:46 PM
Comment #87joppadoni @80 do they now? Insubscribed a few seasons ago, can’t remember they had it then…???
GeordieToon89
Jul 10, 2011 at 7:47 PM
Comment #88Jack – i suppose it does mate but sshh.! haha
GG – i love her but think shes mental for being with him and taking him back after cheating on her.. i mean howay why on earth would u cheat on her.. same with Wor Cheryl
JackButler
Jul 10, 2011 at 7:48 PM
Comment #89I thought the problem with the He who shall not be named, was to do with how much Lille wanted for him????
GeordieGerman “allez les gars!”
Jul 10, 2011 at 7:48 PM
Comment #90archaeomag, I’d prefer one of Carroll’s women. I have a soft spot for pandas.
Hoppefot79
Jul 10, 2011 at 7:48 PM
Comment #91* I subscribed
joppadoni
Jul 10, 2011 at 7:52 PM
Comment #92i had a butchers hoppe, but they dont give a schedule which is reet shite.. ive been a member for years as well. i like to say im proud of the fact that NUFCTV allowed me to be the first ever unmoderated user of the ingame forum pewpew!
archaeomag
Jul 10, 2011 at 7:53 PM
Comment #93GG lol
There should be a Wagbashin’ index
Smooth moves Shola
Jul 10, 2011 at 7:53 PM
Comment #94That’s it then, it’s back on! We’re getting Gervinho lads!!!!!!!
LisburnMag
Jul 10, 2011 at 7:53 PM
Comment #95would ya’s really want gervinho now? he turned us down for a chance at arsnal and now there interest seems 2 have cooled some people are getting excited again?
No thanks gervinho we only want people who want us!
GeordieGerman “allez les gars!”
Jul 10, 2011 at 7:57 PM
Comment #96LisburnMag, Not a chance, not really, well maybe, YEAH!
joppadoni
Jul 10, 2011 at 7:57 PM
Comment #97lisburnmag… im a geordie and id play for arsenal if i was french over the toon… id still have him here if we were 2nd choice
JackButler
Jul 10, 2011 at 7:58 PM
Comment #98Does anyone know for a fact the he did turn us down????
joppadoni
Jul 10, 2011 at 7:58 PM
Comment #99i know that doesnt sound right but ive been drinking since 6 am….
joppadoni
Jul 10, 2011 at 7:59 PM
Comment #100hic.. oops snot bubble hehe
LisburnMag
Jul 10, 2011 at 8:00 PM
Comment #101now way GG, we shudnt be 2nd 3rd or 4th best, nor shud we be a stepping stone, we have more than enough wingers so he isnt a priority. if joey barton and kevin nolan taught us anything its that team spirit and togetherness means a lot, see…championship season, arsenal 4-4, arsenal away, the scum at home, villa at home etc ect….gervinho wud b bad for us
GeordieToon89
Jul 10, 2011 at 8:01 PM
Comment #102rather we spent less and signed N’Zogbia hes better and can atleast play for a full season plus he’s experienced in prem
joppadoni
Jul 10, 2011 at 8:01 PM
Comment #103enrique looked happy the other day in training btw. it may not mean much but hell, its better than him looking miserable
GeordieGerman “allez les gars!”
Jul 10, 2011 at 8:01 PM
Comment #104joppadoni, Doesn’t sound right at all. You shouldn’t have stopped before 6 am.
LisburnMag
Jul 10, 2011 at 8:04 PM
Comment #105jappadoni are u serious? id leave the wife and kids and swim the channel to play for toon lol
joppadoni
Jul 10, 2011 at 8:04 PM
Comment #106lesbianmag.. daint be a daft bugga. getting the players in is the key. ofc we are a stepstone club for some. its a good thing though as when here we can show them the love of playing for the toon
pewpew!
joppadoni
Jul 10, 2011 at 8:05 PM
Comment #107id leave your wife as well mate.. lol i kid and apologise for being a cu nt. peace x
barryvenison
Jul 10, 2011 at 8:05 PM
Comment #108I believe Lille rejected Ashley’s initial offer for Gervinho which was rumored to be in the range of 2 cartons of brown ale and one RyanAir flight voucher.
GeordieGerman “allez les gars!”
Jul 10, 2011 at 8:05 PM
Comment #109LisburnMag, the W is nowhere near the O on the keyboard. Are you at joppadoni’s?
joppadoni
Jul 10, 2011 at 8:07 PM
Comment #110what ya trying to say GG?
ya invading eveywhere tw at lol
love to all xx 😀
joppadoni
Jul 10, 2011 at 8:08 PM
Comment #111@ 108 – bazza…
lol nice one
LisburnMag
Jul 10, 2011 at 8:08 PM
Comment #112lol my spellin aint the best
GeordieGerman “allez les gars!”
Jul 10, 2011 at 8:08 PM
Comment #113joppadoni, You, outside now!
joppadoni
Jul 10, 2011 at 8:09 PM
Comment #114and GG… is it not an o not a w?? lol
bless x
joppadoni
Jul 10, 2011 at 8:10 PM
Comment #115outside where? O_o
LisburnMag
Jul 10, 2011 at 8:10 PM
Comment #116just noticed now, sorry for the miss spell jOppadoni
joppadoni
Jul 10, 2011 at 8:13 PM
Comment #117lol lisburn nee worries matey i got a new keyboard and the f***s curved… have to look at it again rather than touch type eek. doesnt help me playing wow either… get kicked from groups coz hit wrong keys all the time lol doh
joppadoni
Jul 10, 2011 at 8:14 PM
Comment #118and btw its just joppa… the extras for get moneys worth on shirt names and when i used to play LMA. however last time to get that and me number 24 on me shirt it cost 26 quid…. bastards
GeordieGerman “allez les gars!”
Jul 10, 2011 at 8:18 PM
Comment #119joppa, excuse my ignorance. But what is LMA?
archaeomag
Jul 10, 2011 at 8:18 PM
Comment #120@ brobrotwins 26 etc.
Persistent rumors about a signing on Friday; must be in the bag; AP said he expected one before USA & one after.
So probs not someone like Gervinho.