It seems that Newcastle have failed to get a change to the date of their first qualifying game against Atromitos FC in Athens Greece on Thursday 23rd August, and they will have to play that game just two days before they have to visit Chelsea in the Premier League. That’s really tough.
This is the statement released by Newcastle this afternoon:
Newcastle United can today confirm the details for their Europa League fourth qualifying round against Atromitos FC.
The Magpies will travel to Greece for the first leg of the tie, on Thursday, 23rd August, kicking off at 8pm local time at the Municipal Stadium of Peristeri, which holds 10,200 fans.A week later, on Thursday, 30th August, the sides will meet at the Sports Direct Arena for the second leg, which will also kick off at 8pm.
Atromitos, who are based in Athens, finished fourth in the Greek Super League last season – 23 points behind champions Olympiakos, who Newcastle shared a 1-1 friendly draw with last month.
The winner of the two-legged tie will go into the draw for the main Europa League tournament, which will be made on Friday, 31st August.
There’s not too much the club can do about this now, so we suppose we’ll just have to get on with it.
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1 Ben3arfa // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:03 PM
no news on Anita ?
2 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:05 PM
Bugger!
3 Dannyo // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:06 PM
Life’s tough. Get on with it. Teams do this every year, no need to moan about it. Make the best of it imo.
Plenty of the youngsters can handle that game.
4 JTOONJ // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:06 PM
Ohhh buggerh
5 G // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:06 PM
Greek season kicks off on 25/08 so they are in the same situation as us. Don’t think UEFA were ever in mind to change it, but no harm in asking I suppose.
6 roadfighter // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:10 PM
well, we have to forget out the date change and get on with the games… as mentioned above many teams have this problem. let’s hope the injuries mentioned previously are not serious. there’s still time but we need to get a move on now in the transfer market if we want to be competing in Europe next season as well…
7 Hatem Ben Farta // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:15 PM
no I’m not 14 actually but atleast i’m not a 40 year old paedophile that sits on the blog on the dole all day now get a grip you creeps
8 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:17 PM
News on anita anyone???
9 check the toastie // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:18 PM
Ed – PLEASE BAN DICKHEAD ABOVE.
10 LGFUAD21 // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:18 PM
Oh well. Can’t see one day making all the difference anyway.
It’s not been a good news day has it for us.
Think Cabaye is just struggling with fatigue after Euros and heavy season.
But then again part of this could be a smokescreen to prevent Tiote from going on international duty and some PR for Cabaye after he dropped out of france friendly. Wouldnt be good to be going on about how fit he is after that.
Anita please. Hope this guys wage demands arent a problem. Its only competing against dutch league. If Pardew managed to get last years signings on board im sure he can with Anita.
Im predicting another last ditch move for Debuchy.There’s gotta be something brewing within.
11 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:18 PM
Creep…
A detestable person.
Hmmmm….Are you sure that applies to us and not you?
12 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:19 PM
Hatem ben farta = biggest tw@ on the planet
13 check the toastie // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:19 PM
That wasnt you Darren by the way.
14 LGFUAD21 // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:19 PM
Hatem Ben Farta
Cant see the NUFC blog being the best place for paedophiles to dwell.
15 roadfighter // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:20 PM
@ Hatem Ben Farta – you’re right… a 14 year old’s words would sound a lot wiser.
having a go at people with disabilities and football manager doesn’t sound very mature to me. you should be ashamed of yourself
on to more important things NUFC are surely going to have cracking ratings in FIFA13 …
16 JTOONJ // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:23 PM
im just guessing but anita will most likely sign a 3 year contract then after impressive performances go on a massive contract like tiote
17 Oldgit1 // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:23 PM
HBF has been trying to get a reaction with his two previous comments, best to totally ignore him and hope ed bans him from this site.
A real creten, and a sick person.
18 eastend toon // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:23 PM
i can see pardew splitting the st role for our initial games, ba for europe cisse for EPL.
and if HBA and cabaye arent fit, then they can also be used in europe and it be used to further their fitness etc…
19 JTOONJ // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:24 PM
Old git
Does ed even read the comments?
20 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:25 PM
@hbf you are a total dipstick. Accusing us of all being jobless paedos? I got my money on you being the biggest loser here
21 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:26 PM
@jtoonj ed does peruse comments im sure
22 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:27 PM
JTOONJ
Think he does browse them he even posts now and then!!!
23 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:27 PM
Am lost already
24 JTOONJ // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:30 PM
Tads & PPB
i know at start of blog he used to post to get converse happening..
25 Oldgit1 // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:30 PM
@ JtoonJ Im sure he does, hope he does, dont mind banter but this guy or boy is looking for attention,
Ed can you ban HBF please, his comments are not welcome on this site.
26 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:31 PM
@roadwarrior bet we are left disappointed by the fifa 13 ratings
27 JTOONJ // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:31 PM
HBF
either a mackem or some troll. Why don’t you go watch cbeebies.
28 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:32 PM
Hatem
You seem excited about the thought of being cornered by a peado thats not normal dude you need help
Mind you living in sunderland your surrounded by sex offenders anyway so back to your cage in brambles basement
29 Tonytoon73 // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:32 PM
Hatem i might be coming up 40 but it just shows your mentality. Calling people peado’s and taking the p!ss out of people with a disability. Grow up son.
30 rainrix // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:33 PM
Whos this hbf dude? I assume the ban hammers hit him cant see his comments.
31 tequilamag // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:34 PM
HBF is clearly a social inadequate,, You only need to look at the name he see that. And throwing out paedophile references. Classic projection of a personal issue he already has. HBF i suggest you clear off before you find yourself on a list
32 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:35 PM
The guy is a total idiot. All it would have taken was “sorry. i was out of line. The blog insnt the place for that comment” but he’s in the wrong and lashes out instead. Tends to be children chavs and roid heads that do that.
33 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:36 PM
@tads. Win.
34 jesperfuglsang // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:38 PM
On a side note;
Does anyone fancy Swansea can surprise again this season?
And what about the three promoted teams; can they do What Swansea, Norwich and QPR did last season?
And who will the bottom feeders be?
35 wreker16 // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:38 PM
HBF take a hint
36 rainrix // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:39 PM
Oh wait found him
37 JackButler // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:39 PM
I see that it’s just another typically calm evening on NUFC Blog
38 JTOONJ // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:39 PM
Jesper
Can’t imagine swansea being so good, no siggurdson, no allen, A few others may be leaving. also no brendan
39 cupiddstunt // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:39 PM
Moronic poster @ # 7
Please explain in simple English how you come to the conclusion that we are 40 yr old unemployed paedophiles as I agree I also am not a 14 yr old and I am making a simple assumption that in your mind if we are not one then we are the other.
Your comment on the Paralympics show you have quite some way to go in becoming an acceptable member of society and such crass puerile comments are normally associated with people that have an immature outlook on society which is normally the likes of pubescent teens.
So if you are not 14 you have my sympathy as you are showing strong signs of emotional and social inadequacies.
40 ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:40 PM
When someone as pathetic as this guy comes on here, how about you all do the mature thing and ignore him?
He’s clearly either a young kid, or he’s a very very damaged.
Just ignore him, and take solice in the fact that his life is going nowhere.
41 JTOONJ // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:41 PM
Oh has anyone got their seaason tickets yet?
42 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:41 PM
Why is HBF public enemy number 1?
jesper
On Swansea I think they will be in trouble this coming season they were, what I would consider, found out near the end of last season.
I reckon Reading and the Hammers will be fine but I can see Southampton struggling. As for bottom feeders I am gonna go for Southampton, Swansea, Wigan and Villa
43 rainrix // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:42 PM
Im suprised at the amount of people that have taken the bait. Dont feed the troll
44 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:42 PM
@jester i hope southampton stay up. I have always liked them. West ham can sod off with qpr and someone else. I fancy reading to pull a norwich
45 beefman13 // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:43 PM
ED, no histrionics but hatem ben farta has to go from this site. red card youngin, learn some decency.
46 toonLYF // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:44 PM
JTOONJ – i went up to SJP to ask today and the woman at the box office said the last were posted out on friday and they will have arrived by wednesday at the latest…but to expect them tomorrow.
47 tequilamag // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:44 PM
PPB. I want Southampton to get relegated they used to be a terrible bogey team for us
48 jesperfuglsang // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:44 PM
JTOONJ…I just don’t know where to put Swansea this season, cause they do have a new manager and that can actually be a benefit as well sometimes…
Just have a funny feeling they can be the wildcard this season…though with Allen gone it does put a different light on it! Hmm…
49 Indian Magpie // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:45 PM
Many Blue chippers doubtful, no new signings, seriously telling wish there was some time for season to start.
no excitement for the season to start.
I like NUFC beating THFC, for many a year they look favorites.
eerie feeling abt the season,
sorry if i spoilt it for some
50 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:45 PM
I think southampton will finish 14-17 narrowly avoiding relegation. It used to be their speciality.
51 JTOONJ // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:46 PM
toonLYF
Thanks mate!
52 ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:46 PM
WWYCD
Because he’s some kid with an IQ roughly the same as his age, who thinks it’s amusing t call people paedos over the internet.
Then, the other side to it, is that the rest of them can’t bring themselves to just ignore him.
53 JackButler // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:47 PM
For me bottom three will be Wigan, Norwich and Reading
Top three will be City 1st, Arsenal 2nd , Man U3rd
54 JTOONJ // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:47 PM
Isn’t sincair ment to be leaving? i heard, he helped them so much last season!
55 cupiddstunt // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:47 PM
Indian Magpie @ # 50
You always spoil it for some but we are used to it now and we just ignore you.
56 jesperfuglsang // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:48 PM
Yo…it’s a tought on; I hear what you’re saying and have my doubt as well to a certain degree
…but I don’t know – depending on who Swansea brings in and if they don’t loose any other I think they might surprise
As for bottom feeders I have WHam, South…,Wigan and hopefully Villa
57 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:48 PM
TDS
Haha alright what set it off though? Just seems to be a lot of people jumping on the kid which doesnt make for great reading
58 jesperfuglsang // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:48 PM
JTOONJ…there was rumors about Citeh, but I doubt it
59 stevie101182 // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:48 PM
I havent received my season ticket as of yet nufc website says if they havent been received by Wednesday 15th August you need to ring to get a duplicate printed
60 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:49 PM
@tequila good point but they were for lots of teams. The dell was a fortress. St marys isn’t so good. Remember when they beat man u 6-3?
61 check the toastie // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:50 PM
WWYCD – check out the last blog for the reason why he is getting pelters, the lad is a complete c0ck, if he is trying to get a bite it has worked with me as you just dont even joke about such things. Needs to give his head a shake, make your own mind up anyway.
62 Indian Magpie // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:50 PM
Cupidstunt it was 50 now 51
63 ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:50 PM
WWYCD
God knows. The kid probably needs to realise that that’s not something you joke about though. Christ, I’m such an old man
Need to teach these children some manners!….
64 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:51 PM
That’s it qpr, hammers & villa to drop
65 tequilamag // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:51 PM
Sure do and i still have nightmares about Le Tiss scoring some screamers against us. But your right the new ground may have broken the jinx.
66 wreker16 // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:51 PM
WWYCD he said it was a laugh to watch people with no arms or legs at the Paralympics
67 jesperfuglsang // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:52 PM
The top three is difficult…at least I hope it will be
lol
I am going with: Man U 1st, Chelsea 2nd , Citeh3rd
68 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:53 PM
JB
How dare u say Norwich…no sir just no
jesper
Haha aye Swans might surprise again I just dont think they have enough cutting edge and have been cheery picked so far (and it doesnt look like thats stopped just yet)
I have Villa down there because there is always one team knocking on the basement that shouldnt really be there and I reckon next year its gonna be them could be way off like
69 Tonytoon73 // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:53 PM
WWYCD That hatem lad was taking the p!as out of the para Olympics. Sick little boy. You see i am a pussy cat at times.
70 tequilamag // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:54 PM
Dont think Villa have ever been relegated from Premiership or old first division. Cant see them being as bad as last year. I have them mid table
71 toonLYF // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:55 PM
JTOONJ
no worries fella
72 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:56 PM
F&uk me man,don’t give him a mention, just leave it,back to footy eh??anita??? What’s the crack???
73 beefman13 // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:56 PM
i find that the chronicles headline regarding senior players wanting to know why we havnt signed any senior players a total falsehood, no quotes from anyone to back it up, terrible stirring up of trouble journilism.
74 cupiddstunt // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:56 PM
To those saying the moron is a troll and just ignore them.
The problem is by ignoring the comment you become complicit in its content they then think it’s fine to post such puerile drivel as the blog accepts it.
To those calling for Ed to ban the moron it’s simple there is a contact link at the top of the page give Ed a shout with the thread and post number and the job is done.
75 jimmymagpie // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:57 PM
Stevie @ 61 – Got mine on Saturday, and my wife received her ticket this morning.
76 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:58 PM
Oooooh he made a para olympics joke then added a sprinkling on peado quips on top…not the best idea fella. Though tbf there was jokes earlier about telling people to kill themselves but I aint without sin so am staying well clear of the subject
Cheers for letting me know though lads
TDS
Haha feeling old eh? U and me both fella
77 JackButler // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:58 PM
WWYCD
Sorry mate, would love to see Big Sam go back down but…………….!
78 pbNcl // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:58 PM
These paralimpic contender’s deserve great respect, suffering a disability would mentally crush a lot of people but these men and women get up each day and fight. So show some respect you little bogtrotter
I think we should send the big lads to greece and the youngsters to chelsea. Makes sense to me
79 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 6:59 PM
Tony tbf when u can take the moral high ground its a pretty bloody bad sign
80 Tonytoon73 // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:01 PM
JB Is still the oldest on here like, must be past 40 now tho. Lol
81 Indian Magpie // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:01 PM
What did i do now?
82 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:01 PM
JB
Hughton and Big Kev will not be relegated I will not allow it!
83 Dannyo // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:02 PM
Moving on from the Hatem Fart…
Shay Given retires from international footy.
One of my favorite NUFC keepers of all time. Such a stalwart, example, and fantastic shot stopper.
AV will benefit allot from his retirement, just like we did of Shearer.
84 cupiddstunt // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:02 PM
pbNcl @ # 80
There is some sense in that sending the kids to chelski gives us 37 games to recover any damage whereas not a lot of chances to recover from a slip up in the Euro jaunt.
85 Indian Magpie // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:02 PM
Jimmy they dont do family packages, you must have applied together
86 toonking // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:03 PM
i have been on SS and after reading matt le tissiers predictions i have changed my most hated pundit.
a true pundit would never put spurs and liverpool in top 4 battle yet not both to mention newcastle.
also i hope this hatem lad does leave he is certainly not a real fan i bet he won’t even know answers to simple questions about newcastle
87 JackButler // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:03 PM
Tony you cheeky git, it seems that senility is setting in fast as we’ve established on numerous occasions that you are older than my and in turn you are the honorary grand father of this Blog
88 jimmymagpie // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:03 PM
Seriously, is there ANYONE out there my vintage. 78 years old, first game in the promotion season 1947/48.
89 Magpie from Lithuania // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:04 PM
i think Wigan are going down 99% this year.. If D.Bent willl get injured Villa are on the edge too. I think QPR are going for top 12this year. Swansea at home was a team hard to beat, and their defense is still the same this year, they replaced sigurdson with Michu and i expect them to strengthen their squad soon, i think they might just survive this year. Westham will stay up, but Allardice will be sacked before spring, Norwich may have some problems this year.. But that’s just my silly predictions. I’d put Arsenal for title if they strengthen up their defense. Man City if they not.
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91 cupiddstunt // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:04 PM
Indian Magpie @ # 83
Dunno but I felt you were thinking bad thoughts about Shola
92 Tonytoon73 // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:05 PM
WWYCD Let the dual commence 2-1 newcastle on Saturday.
93 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:05 PM
Tonytoon
Well said mate theres harmless banter then theres this sicko theres a line you just shouldnt cross
TDS
although i see your point about ignoring him sometimes you shouldnt just ignore a problem and this little pr1ck needs to know a line has been crossed cupids right though just report the mug to ED get this muppet off the blog
94 JP...from The Rock // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:06 PM
Yeah man leave that unknown prick HBF alone. The more attention he gets the more important you’ll make ‘it’ feel.
Let’s talk footy. What’s up with Simpson? Is he going, staying or we waiting to sign Debuchy first and then flog him off?
I think by tomorrow lunchtime we will have Anita posing with the strip.
Who do you think is the next one through the door??
95 jimmymagpie // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:06 PM
Indian – never had a ‘family package’. My wife and I have seats together in the Milburn Stand.
96 pbNcl // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:06 PM
Which area you from kid? Fancy meetin for a coffee or somethin? I live near heaton. And I think it would be fun farta.. How about it?
97 Magpie from Lithuania // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:07 PM
What position Jonas is going to play the most time this year?
Any suggestions? CDM or LB?
98 JackButler // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:07 PM
Sorry Jimmy, but I think your own your own there
But by God you’ve been put through the wringer since 47/48 supporting this club
99 Dannyo // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:07 PM
@jimmymagpie
I don’t think there is mate, well, they’re out there, i just don’t think they’re here
Keep on contributing to the blog tho
100 Indian Magpie // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:08 PM
Cupid stunt @94
while returning home from work i was thinking if dembas cant start, shola has a good record against spurs, he scored a goal last season too
101 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:09 PM
Tony
Haha forgot about our battles I am going to plump for a edgy 1-1
102 toonking // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:10 PM
my prediction for top 4
city
manure
chelski
arsenaelist
rel
westham
southampton
swansea
103 Magpie from Lithuania // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:10 PM
Think Simpson is going to stay, unless we strike a deal with Lille and Danny agrees personal terms with Reading or Westham, but think he wants to stay and increase his value by playing in europe and try to get the best wage he can as a free agent.
104 eaststandgeordie1982 // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:10 PM
Wwycd and tony im going for a clean sheet 2-0
105 Indian Magpie // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:10 PM
Jimmy – u mean NUFC dont have a family package or you have not applied for 1
106 JP...from The Rock // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:11 PM
Magpie from Lithuania – That’s a good question. To be honest I think he’ll start playing at his familiar LW spot until Marveaux impresses so much in training he can’t be left out and takes his spot. Once that happens I think Gutierrez will play DM and LB but coming mostly off the bench. LB is where I think he will play more as Simpson’s head will not be fully on NUFC and will show in his play and will force Pardew’s hand in swapping Santon to RB and Guitierrez to LB. All this depends if we do or don’t get Debuchy through the door.
107 Dannyo // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:12 PM
@jimmymagpie
I have a question to ask you tho, considering u’ve seen the most of things.
If u were to pick one game out the season, which one would it be? NUFC game ofc.
My wife gave me a gift certificate for an NUFC match with hotel for a weekend, and i’m unsure which one to attend.
Bringing a friend too ofc
108 Indian Magpie // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:12 PM
Javi Martinez to Bayern, another1 bites the dust
109 Tsunki // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:13 PM
As cupid said – you need to mention the post & poster as to why it’s unacceptable so it’s a heads up and a serious troll like the hbf one needs to be brought to ED’s attention via a PM on the contact link.
Funny but before he posted I was going to mention I was looking forward to Paralympics because it’s widely reviewed as being in many ways more riveting to follow than the Olympics, there are some tough competitions and even tougher competitors in there. Then the weirdo started….
110 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:13 PM
Lads he’s clearly a troll so let’s ignore him eh?
On to the football, I think that there is nothing more than a few niggles and we’ll see next to a fully fit NUFC team line out on Saturday, with the exception of HBA
I would be very surprised if Cisse, Demba and Tiote didn’t play.
With that in mind I think a 2-0 is in order
111 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:14 PM
Sorry jimmy lad you got a fair few years on me mate!!
Magpie From Lithuania
Think with jonas it depends on signings really if debuchy comes then i can see him being rotated in CM however if no RB is signed n simmo does go maybe santooon at RB and jonas at LB
112 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:14 PM
Oh and toon 3 spuds 1 marv shola n cisse( he will play!)
113 check the toastie // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:14 PM
If we start Shola and Simmo at the weekend im afraid i dont think i can go to the game, a ticket will be going for free, i would hate to spoil the game for everybody around me.
I cant help myself, if Simmo runs the ball out and im there im afraid what i might do.
114 jesperfuglsang // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:15 PM
Yo…in the end when it come to who will drop down and who will finish in the top three we could all end up being soo wrong
lol
I am going with Swans as a wildcard in my fantasy footy team and with NUFC as the underdog of course
hehe
115 cupiddstunt // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:17 PM
Don’t know about anybody else but when I click the contact link I get a 404 anyone else getting the same thing?
116 pbNcl // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:17 PM
I hate the internet for freaks like that tho. People get so brave when they sat behind a computer, love windin people up when in reality they ALWAYS have a weak character. Anyways, I’m gonna ignore the cretin.
I still think even with a squad of fringe players, we should be able to match spurs. Were a resilient squad so we are, tough bunch
117 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:18 PM
Tsunki
After watching all the ads i quiet wanna watch the rugby those teams really do go into all out battle cant think of a more physically demanding game than that impressive stuff
118 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:18 PM
I agree, I for one will not support a team that consistently picks Simmo at RB. I mean who the hell does he think he is? He is clearly the worst RB in the Premier League even though he was one of the few players that played pretty much every game in a team that finished 5th.
It is disgusting that he should be allowed to play and be consistent every time he plays. I won’t stand for it I tells ya!
To qualify this statement I am being sarcastic. Some people are idiots.
119 JackButler // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:20 PM
I think that Spurs injury list and simply the lack of quality players that they have for the game on Saturday puts them in a far worse position than us
120 pbNcl // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:20 PM
Hey respect jimmy mate, you’ve seen it bloody all in black and white eh haha
121 eaststandgeordie1982 // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:21 PM
JB our players are just doubts aswell so i think only one or two wont start
122 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:22 PM
jesper
Haha very very true though I reckon the manchesters will be in top 3 without doubt
Fantasy football? Yeah I tried to do that last season but all I did was pick a team and forget about it for the season…it didnt have a great outcome haha
123 JackButler // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:22 PM
As far as I know they only have Defoe as a striker
124 Magpie from Lithuania // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:22 PM
hey people, could you suggest me player for my fantasy team. I feel i should go with attacking formation this year.. So far my team is:
Jaaskelainen Cech
Zabaleta McCartney Hangeland Williams Clyne
Nasri Bale Guthrie Mata Marveaux
Cisse Tevez Torres
Should i take Hazard instead of Mata, Kagawa or Y.Toure instead of Nasri, or Gervinho? Should i sacrifice Zabaleta and Goalkeeper and try to get D.Silva in the team? PLEASE HEPL ME.
125 eaststandgeordie1982 // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:23 PM
Jimmy tell us what it feels like to witness a cup final win and also to see a world cup win
126 Tsunki // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:23 PM
AAhhh Ruddy I was just about to smash the glass and press the big red Sarcasm Button… They never give up, do they.
So if we couldn’t afford to keep up the spending and the likes of simmo were the pinnacle of our talent, how many are saying they would not be able to support the team?
127 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:24 PM
Everyone expects a win against Spurs? Wow interesting
128 jesperfuglsang // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:24 PM
Yo…then I see I was not the only one
Tried the Metro one posted on the blog; failed miserably
hehe
But I am giving it a go this season since it seems a lot of the regulars on here are playing
129 jesperfuglsang // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:26 PM
Yo…that depends a lot on two factors:
a) how big is out injury list
b) transfers
I think we might struggle; especially if Pards turn up with his 4-4-1-1 formation as against Cardiff
130 Magpie from Lithuania // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:27 PM
P.s would it be a sin to take a mackam in yout fantasy team?
131 jesperfuglsang // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:27 PM
* out = our
132 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:27 PM
WWYCD
Intresting or blind faith and optimism!!
Seriously tho spuds dont look good this season would be great to see them and pool finish outside the top 6
133 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:27 PM
I couldn’t care less who is playing in the starting XI, if I had a ticket for the match I would be there. It is utterly laughable that someone would choose not to support the lads just because Simmo was playing.
Cheick the toastie you’re an utter joke of a “fan”
134 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:27 PM
jesper
Haha God no mate I just couldnt get away with it kept forgetting then when I remembered my squad were all injured and I couldnt be bothered to find fit ones….think I will give it a miss this season
135 eaststandgeordie1982 // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:28 PM
My fantasy team
Krul green
Clichy kompany walker evra squillaci
Cabaye dempsy yaya Sinclair guthrie
Cisse jalavic maynard
136 Dannyo // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:28 PM
@WWYCD
Hey, hey, hey. I’ve not voiced my oppinion on the Tottenham match.
So u can’t say everyone just yet.
Is it ok if i tell u during HT in the match?
137 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:29 PM
Magpie From Lithuania
Yes, yes it would!
138 JackButler // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:29 PM
WWYCD
I think the fact that we are at home give us the advantage, plus Spurs have no strikers other than Defoe, Parker is out Bale will be the danger man, but I think Spurs will struggle to match what they achieved in the league with Harry
139 toonking // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:30 PM
quote from pardew to check te toastie
i will sell tiote as anita can be used in his place then bring debuchy in with the money we got.
also i don’t care about this hamstring cisse has and the injury demba ba has they will be made to play as for formation it is 4-2-3 with HBA standing around just incase you don’t want obatan to play
140 Ketsbaia9 // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:31 PM
Spurs would have the ultimate team if they signed 2 new strikers. If they had Ba and Cisse, they would probably win the league.
I’m hoping that Modric is sold before Friday.
We will struggle as we don’t have enough strength in depth.
141 iggystinger // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:33 PM
Cheick the toastie iv never heard so much pish in all my life call ur self a supporter more like an arsehole cmon the TOON
142 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:33 PM
Even if we had crippling injuries I’d still always say that on the first day of the season I think we’ll win
Blind optimism based on no sound logic is the name of the game when it comes to the opening weekend of the season. Cynicism and criticism can wait until at least the second game of the season surely?
143 Oldgit1 // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:34 PM
Jimmy you are only a bairn, lol. nice to see some senior people on this site. Bet we have seen more and spent more on supporting our team.
If I knew that the fairs cup was the only thing we were going to win I would have had a few more drinks at the time.
144 iggystinger // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:34 PM
Cheick the toastie iv never heard so much pish in all my life call ur self a supporter more like an asshole cmon the TOON
145 jesperfuglsang // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:36 PM
@Ruddy
Amen
146 toonking // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:39 PM
my fantasy team
hart
vincent evrazabeleta simpson
silva park jisung HBA tiote nolan
rooney
also i have this team
hart
zabeleta Philjones saylor
parkjisung(until parker returns) HBA allen cabaye oxlade
aguero cisse
147 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:40 PM
jesper
I agree mate tbh but I think we will probably try and play 4231 though if injuries are as bad as being made out could end up being 4411
toonarmydownsouth
I dont think both will be outside the top 6 might well be both of them are in it tbh
JB
I have no opinion on how Spurs will fair tbh AVB is a huge question mark to me. I think if they can pull off a striker signing before the match they will be a lot more dangerous but even if they just have Defoe he is still a hell of a striker for me
Dannyo
Nope lad bite the bullet score line go!
148 Marty-Toon // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:44 PM
Not surprised the date couldn’t be changed
Hope we get a few thru the door,lookin light with just a few injuries.
Donno about all those saying our young lads can cover the euro qualifiers.
This team ain’t gonna be a pushover and if we fill our team with young uns that cous hurt our chances of gettin through.
Even some of our first teasers haven’t been up to scratch never mind young lads.
We may field a strong team against spuds but they’ll be knackered for the next game and the young lads may bottle it.
Ap needs Anita through the door fast.
Jonas has been one of my fav players the last couple of years but he may be worth more to s by sellin him,he’s quality in helping out defensively but too little going forward
149 Tonytoon73 // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:45 PM
You have got to put aguero in your fantasy team, i think he will be top goal scorer this season.
150 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:45 PM
I don’t understand if the fee was agreed yesterday.why Anita wouldnt off flown in today???
151 Toon_boy89 // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:46 PM
Who cares anyway we are gonna be awesome this year just believe
152 toonking // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:47 PM
@darren
according the SSN the problem is not the cost but his wages because he was wanting more money than our maximum wages offered are
153 Oldgit1 // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:48 PM
@CTet. can I have your match ticket I would promise to cheer for simmo in your absence.
154 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:48 PM
As long as tevez has his head out of his backside i think he’ll be top scorer
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156 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:49 PM
So it’s going to hit the wall again?,? So he must be in the north east then
157 Toon1978 // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:49 PM
Anyone heard anymore about Anita?
158 ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:49 PM
toonking, darren
toonking, that’s completely wrong. He was talking about AJAX’s wage ceiling, not ours.
159 cupiddstunt // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:49 PM
Toonking @ # 152
I think you will find that the wage ceiling is that of Ajax and not NUFC
160 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:50 PM
Lads tell me the props info
161 toonking // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:51 PM
Anita-poised-for-Toon-switch
the full story should be on this link
162 check the toastie // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:51 PM
Quite clearly i am going to the match, i was just putting the point across that i was hoping we would have somebody playing there instead of Simpson, anyone of Perch, Tav, Jonas, fcuking anybody, before you come the im a better supporter than you shit. Get a grip.
163 jesperfuglsang // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:51 PM
@ppB
you might be right, but I just don’t Tevez B-)
164 toonking // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:51 PM
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11678/7986869/Anita-poised-for-Toon-switch
165 Edmond // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:52 PM
We better not get beat by this side, we could easily underestimate them
166 Toon1978 // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:53 PM
Yes, Anita was talking about the Wage offered at Ajax. Having said that, our wage structure is pretty strict also.
167 toonking // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:53 PM
oh did quite know
shame SSN don’t use better detail, but then again it is SSN
168 jesperfuglsang // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:54 PM
*like
169 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:55 PM
Darren
Basically sky mashed the 2 storys togethter i think the wage offer he was talking about was the contract offer from ajax doubt we had discussed wages with him at the time of the interview seeing as we agreed a fee a few hours before ajaxs kick off and i dont think we have discussed terms with him yet plus if he played yesterday they prob wanna leave it a day until making him do a medical
170 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:55 PM
I don’t think Ajax will have players on 50.60,70k a week,
171 ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:55 PM
check
Your irrational hatred of Simpson is absolutely riduclously over the top.
Perch at RB? Bloody hell, short memory!
Tav, a young kid whos played a few minutes in the PL, against Bale? That’s a good way to ruin the kids confidence!
Jonas? Christ, did you ever see him RB for Argentina???
172 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:56 PM
@jesper you know you asked me if i was joining the blog fantasy league?
I will but i already have a sun one and a telegraph one. Its gonna be hell remembering and maintaining my 3 teams on 3 different sites lol
173 Dannyo // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:56 PM
@WWYCD
Well, my gut and brain tells me the same thing, it’ll be a draw, but a boring one, 0-0.
But my heart gives us the win, so seeing as it’s the opener , i’m going for a 2-1 win.
174 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:57 PM
Cheers town army down south,wish we could get it done will give us all a big lift and the squad
175 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:57 PM
TDS
Ur pi$$ing in the wind talking to check about Simmo…trust me
176 ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:58 PM
toonking
Ajax are believed to have offered the 23-year-old a counter-proposal with a contract until 2016 or 2017 in an effort to keep him in Amsterdam.
“But the wage I had in mind was above the new salary ceiling,” the player explained.
Come on (; It’s fairly self evident. No need to panic people!
177 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 7:58 PM
Dannyo
Haha ur gut/heads with me ur hearts with Tony…is there something u want to confess?
178 Tonytoon73 // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:00 PM
I think Simpson is ok at right back. He is the best we have at the moment.
179 Beattie25 // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:00 PM
I took it upon my self to start the first shift of Anita watch.
I’ve been in the arrivals terminal since 12:00 with a flask of chicken cup a soup, bourbons biscuits and a copy of just 17 magazine.
I thought I spotted him but it turned out to be Nicky Minajh in a new get up. Anyway I think I’m wasting my time now as there is no arrivals from Holland coming into Manchester Airport this evening.
180 Toon1978 // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:00 PM
Simmo is not that bad at all. He made 8 goal line clearances last season so that is quite a few points saved. The lad gets some unnecessary stick. I would love him to sign a new contract but i would also love Debuchy to arrive.
181 tarie4 // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:01 PM
Can someone please put up a link for matt le tissiers predictions
182 Beattie25 // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:01 PM
I think Simmo is poor but even I would play him before anyone else!
183 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:02 PM
@tony 100% agree. Check is bestnot argued with about simmo. Steadfast in his opinion.
184 Tonytoon73 // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:02 PM
WWYCD, Dannyo knows a winner when he see’s one mate. Ha ha
185 toonking // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:04 PM
TDS
what probably happened with me was when i read that i most likely took too much notice of salary ceiling as that is probably what we have and missed the key word NEW, ours is not new.
so your right and i am fine now.
should panic about concentration lol
186 toonking // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:06 PM
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11096/7979752/Premier-predictions
tarie here you go mate
187 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:07 PM
@toon1978 people will tell you goal line clearances are blind luck though. but if that were true then why did i see the ball roll into the net right by Laurent Robert and again by crock dyer?
Because they didn’t make an effort to get in the way of the ball.
Simmo had position and made the effort so he got his clearances.
So that’s before anyone starts *mean face*
188 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:09 PM
Tony haha no mate his heart knows one
and we will soon find out which is right haha
189 Beattie25 // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:09 PM
Why is the RB on the line?
Dyer and Robert were on the post during set play, Simmos clearances come from open play.
Anyway there’s better things to talk about this evening such as the continued link to Cissokho.
190 woodsee // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:11 PM
Beattie 25,im down at Tynemouth in case he comes in by ferry All i have seen at the moment is a couple of stag doos comin back fom Amsterdam,wide eyed and scratchin own below furiously
191 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:11 PM
toonking
Why is everyone kicking off with those predictions?
192 Beattie25 // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:11 PM
Obertan won more points than Simmo saved so where is the support for him?
193 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:12 PM
Le tissier may be a tit but he’s spot on about lallana the guy looks really good. Just hope he doesnt go the way of tarabt, great in the championship average in the prem.
194 woodsee // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:13 PM
down lol
195 toonking // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:14 PM
toon1978
some people just don’t accept that defence is as important as attack as i explain yesterday about simpson.
why does simpson always stay back because HBA is always staying forward so unlike santon who has jonas willing to retreat if needed, HBA is not so therefore simpson needs to remain back.
196 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:14 PM
Beattie
Have we been linked Cissokho again recently?
197 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:14 PM
@wwycd its the inclusion of Liverpool fighting for top 4. I don’t feel we should be included but neither should the bin dippers
198 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:17 PM
@wwycd Do you not read kets posts? Cissokho is always linked by him lol
199 toonking // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:17 PM
WWYCD
if by kicking off you mean get annoyed well perhaps you can explain why he does not mention newcastle one bit when we stand as much chance as spurs of battle for top 4
200 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:18 PM
ppB
Thats why everyone annoyed about it? Am sure Shearer would leave out Liverpool and include Newcastle swings and round abouts
Its just some blokes opinion at the end of the day…I aint got a problem with what hes said at all. I thought he said we would get relegated or something haha
201 Kyo // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:19 PM
Not even going to care about Cissokho link until we sign Anita and Debuchy.
202 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:20 PM
@toonking i didn’t even think of spurs lol. Yeah they’re gonna struggle if they don’t sign anyone. Berbatov to spurs!
203 Beattie25 // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:20 PM
Wwycd
Sky Tyne and wear are reporting that Valencia are challenging us for him.
I’m sure it balls.
204 Sholadona // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:20 PM
Big massive transfer news for Sunderland, they are apparently signing Steven Ward
205 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:21 PM
ppB
Hahaha ah the Kets scouting system
toonking
Probably the same reason he didnt mention Everton that being that he doesnt think they will have a chance of top 4
206 check the toastie // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:21 PM
I will remind everybody of my opinion of Simpson when in 3 or 4 years time he has dissappeared without trace into some abyss of a team located somewhere in the championship, looking forward to the time when everyone will see me as the oracle of all football knowledge, that time will soon come,
i just have a problem with average players playing for the toon (should be used to it mind), was a shame when aaron hughes was here, had the same opinion, however he was miles better than Simmo.
207 toonking // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:21 PM
how can he class a team like spur which people say has only 1 striker and is playing like us on thursedays be in with a top 4 battle
208 Tonytoon73 // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:21 PM
Let these pundits write us off again and let us quietly prove them wrong again.
209 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:22 PM
Beattie
Oh right I havent spied that sounds like last summers news to me…didnt we turn down the chance to sign him? Cant quite remember
210 Beattie25 // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:23 PM
A lot of people don’t realise how significant missing out on CL was for Spurs.
I reckon they have to sell before they buy now.
That’s why Modric is being forced out. Yeah he wants to leave but They’ve changed their stance since last year.
211 Beattie25 // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:24 PM
I reckon kets is a scout for the Mackems!
212 woodsee // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:24 PM
Paul Merson is the worst for dissin the toon,i think he predicted wigan beatin us at st jameses last year,the gap toothed tit
213 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:25 PM
@wwycd i don’t think its just about le tissier. Think.its more that no pundits give us any recognition. He’s just the latest.
Anyway i agree bout it just being opinion
214 Beattie25 // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:25 PM
Check is an angry man, who is extremely outspoken, but my god when the man is right, the man is right.
I salute you sir!
215 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:26 PM
toonking
Because recently they have been there or there abouts whereas 2 seasons ago we were a promoted side
End of the day its the blokes opinion
216 Ketsbaia9 // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:28 PM
Cissokho and Stefano Denswill would be great signings for us.
217 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:28 PM
@oracle the toastie fair enough mate its your opinion. I liked Hughes though lol.
Ah it seems we will agree on nothing
218 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:29 PM
ppB
Hmm maybe so but honestly I dont care what pundits say about NUFC has no affect on our season or my expectations. Am not gonna get annoyed when Lawro predicts us to lose every week so am not gonna get annoyed when another pundit fails to mention us in a CL battle
219 Ketsbaia9 // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:29 PM
At the moment, we have a team that can probably achieve 6th place this season. If we sign the 4 players mentioned, we’d have a chance of getting fourth.
If we don’t sign enough players, there could be a player exodus and we could ending up getting relegated.
220 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:29 PM
@ketsbaia i agree on Cissokho
221 toonking // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:30 PM
all in all i think it is pundits like shearer and jeff stelling that play a crucial part in keeping the north east in the mix
222 check the toastie // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:30 PM
Paul Merson is a self pitying drink driving thick shit.
223 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:30 PM
I think we should look at Scott dann,good cb in my opinion,wouldn’t cost the earth,Anita,still think pards and co have a rabbit up there sleeve
224 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:31 PM
Kets f@uk off u tit!!!!!
225 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:31 PM
Then wwycd you are a better man than i. I get a pang of annoyance at lawro
226 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:32 PM
Alves and Pique would be great signings for us. This a new game Kets?
227 ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:32 PM
Seing as we only beat them 1-0 in the 85th minute, and they thumped us 4-0 in April, it’s not that ridiculous.
228 check the toastie // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:34 PM
Here’s a little tip for relegation, Stoke City, they have been found out, one dimensional and a terrible footballing side, think they might find themselves in a relegation battle, hope so as well, their brand of football is shocking, worst team at St Jame’s last year.
229 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:35 PM
toonking
Shearer? I reckon his punditing is horrible and he compensates for being a toon fan by being far harsher on the Toon in comparison to other teams
Tbh I dont like many pundits Rednapp and Neville are about the only consistant pundits I enjoy
ppB
Whey when he predicts us to win we lose so Id rather he sticks with his current theory haha
230 tarie4 // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:36 PM
toonking
Cheers mate
231 Oldgit1 // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:37 PM
Only a rumour but appears carr is in japan looking at a right back, need more info though and am not sure how you get a link to this site.
232 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:37 PM
check
Stoke could be a fair shout actually but I think their defence is too strong for the drop, I’d love us to sign Shawcross
233 woodsee // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:38 PM
Havent been on for a while,but readin posts from last few days,things gettin a bit heated,im puttin it down to
1 pre season tension
2 our erratic transfer activity
3mini sunstroke
4 Ketsbaia
234 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:38 PM
@wwycd aye shearer is a cack pundit. Boring as hell too
235 Tonytoon73 // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:41 PM
WWYCD I hated Neville as a player, but since he has become a pundit on sky i have warmed to him coz he has a good honest opinion.
236 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:41 PM
I rate shawcross too. Huth nay not be great but he gets a few goals a season
237 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:41 PM
ppB
Aye it hurts watching him on motd unless he is talking directly to Lineker (another one I like though he isnt allowed to air a opinion)
238 Ketsbaia9 // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:41 PM
Scott Dann will be £8m plus. We could sign a player like Mbiwa for that price. Denswil would be available for £2m, so it’d be better paying for him and putting the rest of the money towards Debuchy or Cissokho.
Scott Dann’s not good enough anyway. Would rather have Scharner for free.
239 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:44 PM
Tony
Hmm I didnt dislike Neville as a player, was a hell of a RB in his day and he HATES Liverpool which always amused me. But I really enjoy him as a pundit he give a honest opinion and most of the time its none biased
Also knows his stuff which most pundits dont
240 Sholadona // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:45 PM
@Kets Sharner has gone to Hamburg http://www.hsv.de/saison/meldungen-saison/bundesliga/2012/august/perfekt-paul-scharner-unterschreibt-fuer-zwei-jahre/
241 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:46 PM
Kets u have no clue!!! U piss me off with your rubbish foitball knowledge!!!
242 Tonytoon73 // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:47 PM
Well i am off have a good un lads.
243 Ketsbaia9 // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:47 PM
Gary Neville was England’s best right-back of all time. It’s a shame he got injured towards the end of his career. I would’ve selected him for the 2010 world cup.
He was always good at making the overlapping run and whipping crosses in. This is what Simpson doesn’t do. You can compare Debuchy with Gary Neville. But, I’m praying that Simpson won’t be playing against Spurs, otherwise we’re going to end up getting beat by a fair few.
244 Sholadona // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:48 PM
@Tony & WWYCD I was watching some Premier League Years and realised how little I miss Keys and Gray. Gary Neville loves Manchester United but he usually seems less biased than Andy Gray was, and he has a clue what he’s talking about.
245 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:48 PM
We’d all prefer scharner for free but that boat has sailed unfortunately.
@Wwycd linekar quote (to van nistelroy) “ruud, why the long face”
246 Rotonda heights // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:49 PM
check the toastie
I want to see stoke and west ham go down with their dark age anti football managers.
247 Ketsbaia9 // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:50 PM
We could do a Boumsong and sign him in January for £4m.
248 AndyMac // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:50 PM
“It seems that Newcastle have failed to get a change to the date of their first qualifying game against Atromitos FC in Athens Greece on Thursday 23rd August, and they will have to play that game just two days before they have to visit Chelsea in the Premier League. That’s really tough”
Sorry but real world here !!! How many opposing teams would give us an advantage before playing us ????
Its up to us, as a club, to have two teams capable of taking on the Greeks initially and then Chelsea two days later on.
If we havent got that ability then we know who to point the finger at !
249 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:51 PM
@wwycd like he ‘knew’ that best came through our youth setup with shola? Lol
250 Toon1978 // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:52 PM
I thought i saw someone say that Valencia where in for Anita. Hope i have my wires crossed lol. Anyone clear this up for me?
251 woodsee // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:52 PM
Andy gray is another toon hater,whos tongue is now permanently brown from lickin fergies ring piece,oh and keys is watchin from the wardrobe
252 Ketsbaia9 // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:54 PM
I’ve won a fantasy football challenge before, so I’m good at identifying people’s strengths.
Who would want to pay out a fortune for a championship defender who played a pivotal part in Blackburn getting relegated last season?
253 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:54 PM
Tony
C ya round fella
Sholadona
Keys and Gray lived off catchphrases and being dicks ended up thinking they were better thatn the sport and when they left the level of commentary improved vastly imo they can go f*** themselve on talksport for the rest of their poor careers
ppB
“Football is a simple game; 22 men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end, the Germans always win.” Haha have to love Lineker
254 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:54 PM
Precisely andymac. Its all your fault!
255 Ketsbaia9 // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:54 PM
That’s Cissokho chap.
256 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:56 PM
Ketsbaia9 // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:54 PM
I’ve won a fantasy football challenge before, so I’m good at identifying people’s strengths.
Hahahaha thats top draw
257 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:56 PM
@wwycd he can definitely deliver a good line
258 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 8:59 PM
Kets is a genius with that fantasy football post.
I once won a raffle so id like to think im good at identifying good strings of numbers to win stuff
259 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:00 PM
ppB
Hes the only one I would keep of the MoTD crowd maybe Dixon as well and Shearer if he grew a pair and spoke his mind
260 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:04 PM
@wwycd Dixon is ok like
261 Novocastrian66 // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:06 PM
Looks like Dixon has gone to ITV as he was working for them on the Charity Shield on Sunday.
262 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:07 PM
ppB
Aye I think Dixon knows his stuff mostly and admits he was never the best player ever but because he knew his position he gained success I dont have a issue with him
Lawro and Hansen just seem to know f all
263 mattnufc // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:07 PM
Will Anita be playing at full back? £6m seems a lot for a 3rd choice CM.
264 GeordieToon89 // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:08 PM
Evening lads, Has there been any news today regarding Anita or any other player possibly coming?
265 Ian Toon // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:08 PM
Lee Dixon has left MOTD and joined Adrian Chiles at I TV.
266 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:09 PM
@Matt unless we want 2 cdm?
267 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:09 PM
Novo
Oh aye I think I read about him leaving MoTD great sign for next seasons viewing
268 Novocastrian66 // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:09 PM
GT 89. Same old same old I’m afraid.
269 Sholadona // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:10 PM
Dixon has left MOTD now, he’s moved to ITV
270 mattnufc // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:10 PM
^And Van Der Wiel doesn’t want to come to NUFC.
271 Sholadona // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:11 PM
Bit late there before everybody else said the same thing
272 Novocastrian66 // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:11 PM
I hate to admit this but I think Gary Neville does a canny job for Sky. Pity about his squeeky voice though.
273 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:11 PM
mattnufc
Link to the VdW info?
274 mattnufc // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:12 PM
@PPB We already have Bigirimana as well, unless he is not a first team player yet..
275 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:12 PM
So motd is left with linekar and the two reds as regulars? Yipee
276 mattnufc // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:12 PM
@WWYCD http://tyneandwear.sky.com/newcastleunited/article/34248
277 check the toastie // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:14 PM
Agree with Neville, thought he was overrated as a full back and was lucky he had no decent competition for his international place, however on Sky he has been excellent, does a great piece on Monday night football were he goes through general poor defending etc, even i have been impressed with his knowledge.
Has also gave us credit when we have deserved it, Stoke away, he also criticises Man Utd when its warranted which i never thought he would do. His David Luiz comment about him being controlled by a 10 year old playing playstation was a beauty.
278 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:15 PM
Mattnufc, 6 mill is nothing man!!!! Did u watch any off are games last season?? We played 3 in the middle most off the time,for god sake u think we were spending 50 mill,it’s 6 mill for a top player!!!
279 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:15 PM
@Matt i think bigi might be backup and anita for 1st team if we want 2 dms playing. I am not saying he won’t be good enough now. Just that to treat him right we won’t just chuck bigi in at the deep end when anita is likely fire ready for the higher level.
280 Sholadona // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:18 PM
I liked Shearer as a player but he is a dreadful pundit. Needs to express his opinion more instead of just sitting there and saying the obvious
281 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:19 PM
mattnufc
Ah not much info on VdW there haha I had hoped for more concrete comments rather than just one line about sources
282 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:19 PM
@darren pull back a little mate he’s only asking a question. I get your point but calm your language
283 Beattie25 // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:19 PM
Why the hell are people still assuming that Abita will play FB or will be a sub?
3 man central midfield you fcukers
284 GeordieToon89 // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:19 PM
Anita will fit right into our team and will slot in perfectly alongside Tiote and Cabaye
285 Beattie25 // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:20 PM
At the Pardew talk in Pards has said the target is top 4.
We must be bringing some players in then!
286 GeordieToon89 // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:21 PM
——————Krul
Debuchy-Taylor-Coloccini-Santon
————-Tiote–Anita
—————-Cabaye
Ben Arfa—————Marveaux
—————–Cisse
287 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:21 PM
@beattie you’re going back to.your old vicious ways.
Did anybody else think fake ruddy was beardo .
288 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:22 PM
@pardews plan b,well so many people on here haven’t got a clue,if we signed messi people would complain,are club is in great shape,really good shape,kets said we wud get realagated if we didn’t sign no one and others complaining 6 mill is to much for Anita,some people have no idea
289 Beattie25 // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:23 PM
I did plan b
It could’ve been you
290 Big Pappa Cissé // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:23 PM
@ Sholadona
Dont forget Shearer was a proffesional footballer and not a tv presenter. I would rather an ex-pro that knows what he is talking about rather than some big titted blond that is easy on the eye, speaks well but doesen’t have a clue
291 GeordieToon89 // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:23 PM
Beattie25 – Only way we will get top 4 this season is if we drastically buy some players we need at the very least 3 first teamers but to be up challenging we need:
Full Back
Centre Back
Centre Mid
2 x Strikers
292 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:23 PM
@gt89 absolutely. A good looking team. Especially cabaye. Yummy
293 mattnufc // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:23 PM
@darren Haha it’s a lot compared in our current regime when we got Cabaye, Tiote and Ben Arfa all for less.
@PPB I forgot we played with 2 DMs towards the end of last season. Hopefully this will mean Guiterez will be pushed wide and no more Obertan!
294 Beattie25 // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:23 PM
FT89
I agree. But that’s what Pards has said!
295 Zebras4Life // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:24 PM
jimmy @88
You my friend are awesome. U have seen the highs and the lowest of lows.
Very cool!
296 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:24 PM
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11661/7988159
297 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:26 PM
6 mill is nothing!!!a top 5 prem team and u think 6 mill is a lot matt????
298 mattnufc // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:26 PM
@WWYCD The source is Sky who are one of the most reliable, I’m sorry I’m not a journalist!
299 Sholadona // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:27 PM
@BPC Aye, I think he can become better if he starts getting into it. Pretty sure he has some interesting opinions (and his mass of knowledge) so if he speaks out a bit more I think more people will like him as a pundit.
300 WWYCD // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:28 PM
mattnufc
No mate I wasent having a go, I read that earlier today but there was nothing to back it up I was just hoping ur link ahd more to it than the one I read
Though I dont share ur opinion on skys sources
301 Sholadona // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:29 PM
On another note Pardew has been saying at his Q&A Meeting most rumours are 90% rubbish. Hopes to have one in by the weekend (Anita)
302 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:29 PM
@darren i agree mate. But i just don’t want people having a go at you when you’re making a good point.
@beattie. The wonders of android browser allow me to see that beardo and fake ruddys little logos are strikingly similar.
303 mattnufc // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:29 PM
I think Ashley and his cronies have warped my brain about transfer fees – they’ve got me used to unknown foreign players and free transfers – so £6m for a 3rd choicer now seems a lot!
304 Toon1978 // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:30 PM
That Sky Tyne and Wear link saying that no deal has been agreed for Anita according to Dutch sources lol. Wtf is gan on????
305 Dannyo // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:30 PM
Lads, may i interrupt the ongoing discussions a bit.
AP is having his meeting with some of the fans tonight.
Here’s one of the latest Questions to be answered, and probably the pick of the crop so far:
Q: talk us through process of signing a player A: 2 routes spotted by us or thrown up by an agent if in a contract situation. If reports good for Carr. Then if he likes him to ap to look at stats, character all aspects of player. Then look at price range. Then Try to do the deal. DL role in transfer very important as he can twist rules to spend more for example.
Also this: Ranger will not play for nufc again under ap. Has crossed line far too many times
306 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:32 PM
3rd choice????? Let him get here,6 mill is nothing for a Dutch international with over 20caps!!!!!
307 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:34 PM
@darren did you not get the memo. Anita is development squad!
308 Toon1978 // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:34 PM
Dannyo
Cheers Dannyo for the info. Anything on Anita?
309 Dannyo // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:36 PM
@Toon1978
None so far.
Hang on, i’ll post what i can find so far, it’s allot, so it’ll take a few mins to edit.
310 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:36 PM
Lol,playing at Whitley park with the under 21s
311 Beattie25 // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:41 PM
Pardews plan B
Yours is similar too.
I’m going to investigate.
312 Oldgit1 // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:42 PM
Dannyo Thanks m8, sounds like he is answering well, can you keep the Q&A coming please.
313 Toon1978 // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:43 PM
Would be good cheers Dannyo.
314 Dannyo // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:43 PM
START AT THE BOTTOM AND READ UPWARDS, IT’S OFF TWITTER. MORE TO COME:
Wants more goals from defenders, mentions centre back especially. Did an internal study on set plays etc
Ap on formations: control the midfield you control the game
Q: proudest moment achieved at nufc A: getting the fans to trust the team and give them a team to be proud of
Sounds like a very adult attitude to alcohol/nights out #professional
Q. Attitudes to alcohol A 7 or 8 Muslims so don’t drink. A few who could drink 4 and then be disgraceful. Then a handful who can drink more
Q. Any former nufc player to play now? A. Shearer
Ranger will not play for nufc again under ap. Has crossed line far too many times
Try to do the deal. DL role in transfer very important as he can twist rules to spend more for example
If reports good for to g Carr. Then if he likes him to ap to look at stats, character all aspects of player. Then look at price range. Then.
Q: talk us through process of signing a player A: 2 routes spotted by us or thrown up by an agent if in a contract situation
…sick of people gettin kids to get shirts signed to sell on eBay! Want to help the real fans. And try hard not to let fans down
Q: are nufc fans taken for granted by the players? A: no! We look to motivate the fans to help is. We do live in a weird world though….
Q: next season for you would it be better to beat Sunderland or west ham? A: Sunderland #rightanswer
Auction for signed new shirt, framed. First of its kind. Goes for £350. Well done @JohnnyMelrose generous man!
…in any way. Hence if there are gaps or I don’t perhaps quite say EVERYTHING please understand that. Will filter questions out after break
Break now. Ap is a top top man. Speaks with clarity and vision and refreshing honesty. Trying to respect him and not mis represent him…
Ap: training ground is good. Full of Geordies. Wants a good environment to make sure workplace is a happy and positive place. #motivational
Thoughts with John Carver who can’t be here due to family bereavement. Thoughts of everyone at nufc with him and family
…is right. We are going for it. Why not? Thinks fans will always appreciate us giving 100%. Well said that man!
…expectation. If you don’t aim you don’t reach. Why not have a go for it. Knows fans will always appreciate the effort if the effort….
On PL expects more big money signings across premier league before end of window. Thinks we can break top 4. Doesn’t have a problem with…
90% of names are not targets. Have been discussions on Carroll, Douglas and Anita. We need good players as we have a good team
Hopes we can have one in by weekend. #nufc are becoming the business model to study. Makes it harder for us
Ap on transfers: new tv contract has upset people. New money next year means people are stalling. Chelsea are exception
Ap talks fabulously. He is a real asset in many ways. More I see of him the more I like him.
Will not be sending team of kids to Europe but will rest players. Will be up front about selections before any fans book trips. #respect
Sustainable business model means delicate balance between maintaining league position and success in Europe. Will have to make hard calls
…of the competition. Doesn’t help us in PL but team really keen to do well in Europe. Looking to sammy, fergie, vukic and gosling for more
…impossible to play same team. Expect changes but expect to go to handle their quality too. Excited by Europe but problem is structure….
Ap very refreshing on expectation and demand over coming season. Logistics perhaps most difficult thing. Athens Thursday/Chelsea Sunday…
Team is stronger with same team as players are older and better as a group. Age of squad a key factor
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Ap still haunted by timing of Carroll departure. Delighted to keep players together so far and wants and hopes to keep them! Good stuff
AP: preseason stagnated but happy with fitness of players. Doesn’t think spurs will be ahead of us in any way
Ap on being manager of the year: down to everyone not one person. Wants more players in PFA team next season
Ap wants to do more of these. Wants however to keep as much as poss in house and respect for privacy etc
Mick Lowes takes the stage: intro: Praise for fans who the club are built on and hopes they are not alienated by too much £££ in the game
sharp shirt, open neck, well quaffeured, no geps
Ap has entered the room!
315 Dannyo // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:46 PM
I’ll post these continusly now, from here on out u can start at the top and read your way down
Q. Make or break season for gosling and vukic? A wouldn’t disagree with that. Names these plus medhi, sammy and fergie. Need that bit extra
Ap: sammy is closest to being a big player. All can step up but that small improvement is a big step. Hopes can be massive step
AP: would like to see play acting taken out of game. Wants to get back to honest challenges. Also wants to see refs calm down on cards
Q: why would you do if not a manager? A: a coach. Been impressed with cycling coach and would like to bring some of their things into #nufc
AP obviously studies all aspects of sport and from this answer just loves seeing people enthused
Q. What aftershave do you use? A I don’t get it! I had someone ask me that at Wimbledon. And I’m not going to tell you!!!!!!
316 Sholadona // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:46 PM
Alan isn’t telling us which aftershave he uses!
317 wreker16 // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:48 PM
Has Pardew said anything about having 2 strikers in whatever formation we play next year? Just wondering because he hasn’t fielded a full strength side yet and with regards to the ba cisse situation with them both being up front in the middle and assuming we have three midfielders.
318 rainrix // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:50 PM
That 90% thing is quite interesting and exiting. Then again its probs just pards bluffing
319 Toon1978 // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:51 PM
Dannyo
Much appreciated mate. Thanks for sharing. Bit of a chore putting all that up so like i said, much appreciated.
320 Beattie25 // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:52 PM
Pards best comment
‘you control midfield, you control the game!’
Central 3 with Cabs, Tiote and Anita.
Thank you and goodnight
321 Sholadona // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:53 PM
Did anyone hear Danny Mills on this Premier League program on BBC? He said “Le Tissier is a modern day Messi” massive fail right there
322 Dannyo // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:53 PM
Ap on signings. Only made if ap and g Carr BOTH agree on it.
Questions done: utter respect to ap. top man. We will go far if we all stick together and stay united! howay!!!!
323 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:55 PM
Holy first team midfielder beattman. That must be pardews masterful plan
324 Dannyo // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:56 PM
@Toon1978
No worries, tried to do it hastly so u all could read
That’s it for the Q&A from AP. Mighty fine read tho, i truly am excited by having this man in the NUFC drivers seat.
Properly impressed with his vision, use of stats and including other areas of sport to improve our own team.
325 Toon1978 // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:59 PM
Dannyo
I like his optimism about finishing in the top four lol. I think i may take a couple of top signings. We are not far off a top 4 side but we do need another CB,Striker and Anita and Debuchy would be welcome also haha.
326 Sholadona // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:00 PM
Pards quote: “Our opening bid of £7m to Liverpool for Andy may have been a bit cheeky” Haha
327 Dannyo // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:03 PM
@Toon1978
Deffo, it’s great to see how the “inner circle” works on transfers.
Have to say, it’s what we thought, but AP puts words on it, and that always helps for clarity.
And yes, two more top signings, and breaking into top 4 becomes a reality.
He clearly holds a grudge against clubs and agents on their valuations, not against DLs lack of being able to complete them.
Happy to see that we have to trust AP as much as we have to trust Carr in targeting players
328 Dannyo // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:14 PM
I killed the thread with this or was it too much to read? lol.
I was expecting a full blown discussion at this point.
329 Kyo // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:14 PM
That was a fantastic read, thanks.
Hopefully Anita, Tiote and Cabaye can boss that midfield and win us games!
330 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:17 PM
Todays childhood footballer of the day is Santiago cañizares
331 ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:17 PM
Interesting that Pardew has clearly said that Ranger will not play again.
That’s bold, considering he’s on a 1000 year contract – which Pardew gave him.
And thanks Dannyo, quality stuff. You’ve killed the blog though mate.
332 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:18 PM
Good to see that Pards is getting the recognition that he deserves. It was crazy that at some stages of the season some fans were still calling him clueless because he was sticking with 4-4-2 and keeping faith in players that some fans had no time for but he stuck true to his vision and is finally getting respect.
There is no other man that I would like to see guiding this team at the minute because he seems so passionately involved in our club that he wants to make NUFC his legacy, I have been well and truly converted by this man a long time ago, hopefully now he will breed an army of Pardites!
333 ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:21 PM
Ruddy
Pardew just clearly feels that it’s still possible to control the midfield – to an extent – with 2 out and out CM’s. It probably helps that we have Cabs & Tiote, and that Ba drops unbelievably deep anyway.
It’s not that Pardew is not aware that the midfield battle is an important one- he just has other views on ways to win it.
334 Dannyo // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:22 PM
@TDS
Well, what can one say mate, we all make mistakes. I thought he would’ve known Rangers past from Southampton.
AP has handled characters before, maybe he thought he could get a handle on him.
But it is what it is.
335 Beattie25 // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:24 PM
I still think he picked the wrong formations at times Ruddy.
But we all learn and I’m sure another season in charge will give him the chance to shut me up forever.
I also wouldn’t chose anyone else to be in charge.
336 Cool Hand Luke // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:25 PM
Sholadona // Aug 13, 2012 at 9:53 PM
Did anyone hear Danny Mills on this Premier League program on BBC? He said “Le Tissier is a modern day Messi” massive fail right there
he kind of is to be fair
337 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:26 PM
TDS
I was just making a point that Pardew was getting flack from some fans for doing things his own way, it is obvious that Pards didn’t want to play 4-4-2 last season but had to because of what was available to him at the time. He is a horses for courses manager, but some fans couldn’t see that what he was doing was for the greater good i.e winning games.
It is interesting to note that he puts all stock in winning the midfield battle, which would indicate that he fancies a 3 man midfield so should be an interesting tactical shift this season from last season if that is the case.
338 Cool Hand Luke // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:26 PM
Beattie25, i think so too, but he did acknowledge this and i think he is growing as a manager as the team grows.
339 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:28 PM
Every manager makes mistakes. Pardew rarely compounds his mistakes because he learns from them and that is what makes him an excellent manager. One who acknowledges his own failings and sees how he do things better.
So a manager that grows and evolves with the team is very exciting.
340 Beattie25 // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:32 PM
It is going to be a great season and Pardews words should serve as a boost to those that expect nothing but doom.
His words have only increased my belief that players will come in, especially the comment about DL finding more money.
If he thinks we can push to the top 4 them I am very excited! If we get the right players then as I’ve said all along it is more than possible.
341 surreytoon // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:35 PM
@Ruddy
Your name isn’t a reference to a certain school in the west end is it?!
342 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:37 PM
No it isn’t, I’m from Northern Ireland. I just thought I’d go for the name because I was playing on the phrase ruddy marvelous.
Sorry to disappoint
343 belgrade fan // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:39 PM
caughtoffside.com says Chelski put a 10M pounds bid for Debuchy
344 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:39 PM
No news is usually good news in the transfer market but am worried about the Anita deal,
345 belgrade fan // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:39 PM
R they reliable or shit paper talk?
346 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:41 PM
Lads I know we shouldn’t underestimate Spurs but for those who are doom mongering about what players we have or do not have, which players are injured or not injured all of you seem to be missing something. Spurs are not without their frailties either.
They only have one fit striker in Defoe, who doesn’t strike fear into me nor would he do to our defenders. Modric won’t be playing, Parker is injured and Sandro has been globe trotting and will only likely play a cameo.
So that leave Huddlestone, Livermore and Jenas in Spuds CM….hardly a match for Tiote and Cabs.
Their defense isn’t the strongest either and I’d fancy Cisse (yes I think he will be fit to play) to wreck havoc up front.
We have enough about us to win this one so heads up lads!
HWTL!!
347 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:41 PM
caughtoffside is even worse than talksport. A load of bull.
348 ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:44 PM
But 4-4-2 worked very well for us on a fair few occasions.
We absolutely blew Chelski away at the end of the season – that’s one of the best 4-4-2 performances I’ve ever seen. Yes, we only won 2-0, but Ba did hit the woodwork twice! In the first half we had 55% possession, which should show that it’s not all about cramming the middle of the park.
349 Dannyo // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:45 PM
Caughtoffside are…. The worst site on the internet to provide footballing news.
That’s cause there are no journos there.
They’re basically Cwarrs outlet.
350 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:45 PM
Rutherford school *shudder*
351 belgrade fan // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:46 PM
so that means we still have monopolly on Debuchy
352 AMEOBI // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:48 PM
Dannyo,
Cheers for that mate, really enjoyed reading that, I have a lot more respect for Pardew he’s a top bloke.. Great!
353 geordie157 // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:48 PM
Newcastle to sign Scott dann.
354 petesull // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:49 PM
Means shit talk balgrade…..
355 Beattie25 // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:49 PM
The club are really upset that one of the fans tweeted the contents of the talk with Pardew!
Here’s the official line:
”Shame when people tweet contents of an off the record talk-in with manager. Makes it less likely he’ll talk freely at future events”
356 why aye cabaye // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:49 PM
well that off the record talk in dannyo posted, doesn’t seem to have gone down well with @NUFCofficial on twitter!
“Shame when people tweet contents of an off the record talk in with manager. Makes it less likely hell talk freely at future events”
oh well.
357 why aye cabaye // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:51 PM
the awkward moment when you and beattie25 post an almost identical message.
358 Beattie25 // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:52 PM
Oh well.
359 ochytoon // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:53 PM
Why do the club have such an issue with Tweeting what I can only presume was an open conversation anyway?
360 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:53 PM
Geordie 157,any concrete info??
361 Oldgit1 // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:53 PM
Dannyo. Thanks for that, a great read, very much appreciated now reading all your Q&A again. AP sounds a very humble guy and I have total faith in him and his coachs.
Sorry to hear about carvers troubles though. thoughts are with him.
362 Dannyo // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:54 PM
@why aye cabaye
Hehe, it’s off another tweeter, i was not there, i just thought u lot would like to read it
It’s true tho, they don’t seem happy about it.
363 nufcjohn // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:54 PM
Anyone heard of nufcbanter9 on twitter
364 ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:55 PM
I think the problem isn’t that fans can read it – the problem is that it’s likely to be picked up by some of the major news outlets.
For instance, targetting top 4 – that’s not the official line. Same applies to things like Ranger not player, a ‘cheeky bid for Carroll’, etc etc.
If it spreads by word of mouth, that’s no problem. But when it’s a word for word transcript, you know full well some of the scum press will pick it up and twist it.
365 nufcjohn // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:55 PM
Nufcbanter9 has told me some news on anita
366 Zebras4Life // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:57 PM
which is messi to toon?
367 surreytoon // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:58 PM
@Ruddy – thought you may be a fellow alumni!
There must be a few that went to Ruddy on here, not sure they’d admit it tho!
368 nufcjohn // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:58 PM
Nufcbanter9 told me that anita has just agreed persenal terms and will have medical tomorow. Will sign a 5 year deal
369 belgrade fan // Aug 13, 2012 at 10:59 PM
I know, Iwas being sarcastic
370 ochytoon // Aug 13, 2012 at 11:00 PM
TDS
Trust it to be you to explain it. Cheers bud.
371 ToonDownSouth // Aug 13, 2012 at 11:01 PM
ochy
Hahah, I’m not trying to be a dick – I’m just trying to rationalise the clubs’ thought process.
372 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 13, 2012 at 11:01 PM
Dannyo
Just in to check the blog.
Really good job on the Pards Q&A.
Thanks. It has cheered me up that we have a thinking manager who learns from his mistakes and loves the Toon.
Control the midfield….:-)
nos-dda
373 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 13, 2012 at 11:04 PM
Nufcjohn, my dog has just said to me messi is going to sign tomoz aswell,get a grip mate,when will people learn!!!!!
374 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 13, 2012 at 11:05 PM
PPB @ 350
I taught at Rutherford school for a year and half 1985-7.
It was so bad it got shut down about a year after I left.
I went without a job to go to I couldn’t stand it any longer.
375 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 11:06 PM
@surrey i nearly went. Ended up at dame allans.
Its nice to read pardews views but not at the expense of him talking to media about anything
376 nico // Aug 13, 2012 at 11:14 PM
Just in from the Pardew Q & A night. Some very insightful information. He loves Campbell and thinks he’ll play a part this year.
377 surreytoon // Aug 13, 2012 at 11:14 PM
@MagpiesFlyHigh – It must have closed post 92 as that was when I left and it was still going then.
@PPB – you had a close escape then!
Re The NUFC official, they must realise in this day and age there is no such thing as a private conversation when you are talking to an audience. I like the £7m bid tho, I would have loved to be a fly on the wall when that was received!
378 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 13, 2012 at 11:14 PM
PPB
Sounds like a troll comment to spoil what was a good session. AP knows not to breach any confidences he is a tactful bloke.
379 nufcjohn // Aug 13, 2012 at 11:17 PM
Dint be so cheeky im only posting what ive been told.
380 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 13, 2012 at 11:20 PM
nufcjohn
not saying yer a troll for passing it on, just someone on a windup.
381 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 13, 2012 at 11:20 PM
that is someone else
382 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 11:21 PM
@mfh you misunderstand me. I mean the reaction from nufc that the “off the record” talk was not off the record at all.
Or Maybe i have the wrong end of the stick?
383 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 11:25 PM
Its ok i got the wrong end of the stick.
Ill get my coat….
384 Toon73 // Aug 13, 2012 at 11:28 PM
Calm down Darren fletcher you way too highly strung everything seems to be drama with you. If you don’t like the discussion just tune out pop some Valium in your rum and doze off.
385 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 13, 2012 at 11:36 PM
ppb
agree totally about oublic meeetings nit being ff teh record
Surreytoon
I thought it had failed an inspection so they shut it as Rutherford but merged the school with Westerhope or somewhere out that way and kept the site open.
The Head while I was there only came out of her office twice in two years and we had race riots and it was a split site in those days. Beardsley often used to be in the Mitre Friday lunch after training when we were there.
386 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 13, 2012 at 11:37 PM
* not public off the
387 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 11:39 PM
Beardsley did some coaching at my school. Mainly cos he sent his son there lol.
I used to tell him he looks more like his dad each day.
It wound him up to no end
388 Big Pappa Cissé // Aug 13, 2012 at 11:40 PM
For gods sake its an informal chinwag with a Premier league manager not a matter of national security . Its not as if they are tweeting nuclear launch codes or something
389 smidge85 // Aug 13, 2012 at 11:44 PM
Bit harsh bout not gettin the dates swapped But screw it lets get on with it n get in the main draw N we’ll beat chelski anyway so no worries there Howay the lads
390 pardews plan B // Aug 13, 2012 at 11:47 PM
If it involves the secret to tiote then its worse than nuclear launch codes
391 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 13, 2012 at 11:52 PM
Toon 73!!!! Just telling the truth, I herd something on twitter, That anita is signing a 5 year deal,like every other player at are club!! And he’s having a medical tomora,that’s great info that, but 2+2= 10 again,
392 Big Pappa Cissé // Aug 13, 2012 at 11:53 PM
Well they arent gunna be too pleased when they find my phone tap in Pardews house or the microphone hidden in one of Ashleys sausage rolls
393 pizzicatochan // Aug 13, 2012 at 11:55 PM
Scott Dann suffered back-to-back regulations with Birmingham and Blackburn respectively. I guess the Scums can have him. Lalas.
394 LGFUAD21 // Aug 14, 2012 at 12:10 AM
Dannyo
Cheers mate. Fantastic read. I’ve felt since day 1 Alan is great with the media.
Read something else about how much work he put in to improve himself as a manager in his time out of the game. When we were all up in arms about his appointment, maybe there was something he said in his talks with the suits that really impressed them.
I think he has definitiely brought a greater level of technicality to the backroom which will benefit us for years.
ON ANOTHER NOTE
No way ANITA will be merely an alternative to Tiote. He will form a very strong partnership with Cabaye and Tiote in what could potentially be the most feared mid field in the league if we can get him in.
Pards talks a lot about deep lying playmaker, which Anita is certainly. Maybe he will use Anita in this position allowing Cabaye to be pushed up the field a bit to attack more. He was conservative last season with Cabaye.
Tiote is the brick wall CDM
Cabaye in France, and towards the end of last season here is the CAM capable of creative chances, feeding deadly accurate through and air balls, picking out those advanced players (See Norwich) and bagging tons of assists and a decent share of goals.
Anita falls in between these two. His tackling is on a par with Tiote’s, his passing range is slightly better. And his movement and desire to push the whole team forward in attack is outstanding.
Should he come on fair wages, i am almost certain he will be earning what Cabaye is at the end of the season.
395 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 14, 2012 at 12:19 AM
Who do they think they are?
MI6 or something f*** sake.lol
Did the tweet from nufcoffical self destruct in 5 seconds?
Thought so…
396 Zebras4Life // Aug 14, 2012 at 1:09 AM
Man if the brass lock down Anita. Toivonen. Douglas. Plus the youngins. I will truly compliment them on being brilliant. Would e the perfect window. So much talent and so many options on the pitch.
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