Vurnon Anita’s Very First Interview With nufcTV

5:52 pm, Thursday, August 16th, 2012 by Ed Harrison · 374 Comments

Vurnon Anita was seen arriving by car at the Benton training headquarters and he was accompanied by his Italian agent Mino Raiola, who was talking on his cell phone in English – of course – and Raiola was slightly shorter than Vurnon, and looked a little bit like Mike Ashley – if truth be told – and was in very casual clothes. No it wasn’t Mike in disguise.

Vurnon Anita – he’s already training today

I have translated the interview form the video, and this is what Vurnon told Rob Scanlon of nufcTV in his first interview, and he answered the questions in very good English, on a par with Tim Krul, whom he has known since they were “little guys” because they played in the Dutch youth sides together.

Here’s what Vurnon said:

“It is a very big club Newcastle, and they did very well last year, and they really want me, so the step for me was not difficult to make, and I’m happy to be here now, and yes I hope to make it good here and win some prizes.”

“Last year I watched a lot of Newcastle games and yeah in the past I also watched when Alan Shearer was here, so I know the history, so it was not a difficult decision for me.” “It excites me a lot and it’s a big step for me, because I have been at Ajax for 13 years, so it’s a big step.”

“But I’m happy that I made it, and I hope to play a lot of games of course and win some prizes. Last year they (Newcastle) became 5th place so I hope now we can be in the top four.” “It’s very important to speak the language, it’s not so perfect but I think it’s going to be good in a few months , a few weeks, and I’ll keep practicing.”

“I’ve known Tim Krul since we were little guys and we played together in the Dutch teams, so I know him very well and I think he can help me with a lot of things here.” “I want to make steps and Newcastle is a great way to do it, and then go to the National team. The Premier League is a much higher level than the Dutch League, with better players so I can improve myself also.”

“I’ll be ready on Saturday if the trainer needs me – I will play.” “I think Alan Pardew is a great manager and he did very well last year also, and it was a nice talk and I am happy to work for him. He told me about the club, and what they want with me and what positions they want me to play in, so it was a great chat.”

“I most enjoy playing the midfield position, but I can play on the left or the right side as a full back, but my main focus is on midfield.” “I like to pass the ball and win the ball a lot, and in the midfield to make the play – I am little (he’s 5’6″) but I can get back.”

“They are great fans and they support the team, they are great supporters so I am happy to play for all the supporters.” “For myself I think to play a lot of games and improve myself, and for the team to win a lot of games and play in the Europa League and finish in the top four.”

“When I am not playing, I like to relax and play Playstation and have fun with the guys.”

This lad comes across as a level headed youngster, and he was smiling all the time during the interview, and we think he will soon become a great favorite on Tyneside.

What came across is that he prefers to play as a defensive midfielder rather than in either full-back position, but his best chance at a first team starting position is probably at one of the full back positions, Danny Simpson and Davide Santon watch out, and he could become a regular in one of those positions in very short order.

Again, Newcastle have done their homework on the character of the player, and he seems very poised and straight forward, and his former manager Frank de Boer at Ajax has said he is one of the hardest working footballers he has ever met.

He’s going to be a tremendous signing for our club.

If you have a subscrioption to nufcTV here’s a link to the interview - or you can sign up for a subscription – it’s well worth the money.

Comments welcome.

You can also reach Ed at admin@nufcblog.com

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Tags: Contracts · Transfer News and Rumours · TV coverage · Vurnon Anita

374 responses so far ↓

1 MUTINYbyLEMONS // Aug 16, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Can’t wait
2 JackButler // Aug 16, 2012 at 5:55 PM

Great signing, hope he settles quickly and produces for us in the same way he did week in week out for Ajax
3 JackButler // Aug 16, 2012 at 5:57 PM

Pardew would be happy if the transfer window closed today, so maybe out business is over and done with

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11678/7996484?
4 toonLYF // Aug 16, 2012 at 5:58 PM

over patriotic english people are funny. They should go back the fcukin 40′s.
5 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 5:59 PM

JB

What Pardew means is – ‘We do need one more, but if I’m not allowed one, then I’ll pretend we’re fine’
6 JackButler // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:03 PM

http://www.nufcfans.co.uk/numbers-the-life-and-times-of-vurnon-anita/?

Some pic’s of Anita today
7 MUTINYbyLEMONS // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:04 PM

I can’t wait. Why can’t it be Saturday already?
8 JackButler // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:05 PM

TDS

Thats exactly what I was thinking mate
Pardew is the master of putting on a brave face
9 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:06 PM

ENGLISH PLAYERS

You’re a grown, 45 year old man, making personal insults and mum jokes over the internet.

If you took serious offense to a sarcastic *face palm* comment, then grow the hell up man.

As for the line about your name, I was pointing something out that became perfectly clear very quickly. Your name provoked a lot of responses, very few of which related to your original point. It was in no way a ‘personal attack’, sorry if you took it that way.

However, ‘personal attack’ ? It’s your name on a blog for christ sake. Once again, grow up.
10 thepict // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:07 PM

@4 And what pray tell me is wrong with being proud of your country?
11 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:08 PM

Good afternoon one and all.

Everyone still in good spirits? I for one am happy as can be. First team signing and working internet again. I appreciate the latter may be disappointing to some on here and this may have an impact on my original question.
12 NUFC_LEAZES END // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:08 PM

Does anyone know what undisclosed fee means? Because on sky sports news where it tells you wo we’ve signed and how much we payed for the player, it says undisclosed fee for Anita. It reminds me of clubs getting into debt by signing a player they can’t afford, let’s hope am wrong and we can actually afford the player.
13 toonking // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:09 PM

JB
what is is saying is, right fans i have managed to sign anita who can play in a selection of positions so although i do want a CB knowing we can’t risk saylor in cups due to how injury prone he is, while colo getting involved too often, he will end up tired. please don’t get to hyper with stories which are not official and i will try my best to talk ashley into allowing a CB and debuchy if simpson does not sign this contract he has offered
14 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:10 PM

WWYCD

Like you said, they’d cost the world! I know that you’ll say ‘it’s not my money, so I don’t care’ – which is obviously fair enough. But there’s no way the club could actually afford that.

proudtobageordie

Yeah, that seems to have been over looked by a lot of people mate. I’d be pretty confident in an Ivory Coast win, judging by Senegal’s performances when I’ve seen them! And welcome to the blog
15 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:11 PM

TDS…Who are you upsetting? Geez

On Pardews comments, I think he means he’s happy who we’ve got in and more happy that we’ve kept the team from last year. I’m sure he was as worried as us that someone may be subject to a high offer.

I always thought it was more important to keep the current squad than to add to it, although getting new players in would help us progress. So, happy days, right?
16 JackButler // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:12 PM

toonking

I know mate, Pardew is just covering his bases so to speak, I still think we will get another 1 or 2 players signed before the window shuts
17 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:12 PM

LEAZES END

Haha, no worries mate – it’s just the clubs policy to not tell everyone the fees we’re paying. We like to keep things private!

Someone said that in the Netherlands, they HAVE to disclose the fee if it’s over a certain amount – and apparently we paid around 6.5 million euros.
18 WWYCD // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:13 PM

Love his broken English haha seems a good lad but really what else is he gonna say in his first interview at a new club?

I would also like to admit I maybe take for granted Pardews pull to players he won manager of the year twice last season and has a rep for looking after his players well through injury and allowing them time to adapt to games instead of throwing them in and shattering them (I do think he messed up with Obertan last season though). Fair play to ya Pards u silver fox u
19 rainrix // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:13 PM

I’ve said it before and i’ll say it again, dont listen to a word pardew says regarding transfers. He’s lied in every transfer window which is a good idea imo. Keep your cards close to your chest so to speak
20 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:15 PM

Your fault Ibiza…
21 Ketsbaia9 // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:16 PM

We need at least 3 more new players in. We need Debuchy, Douglas and a top class striker in. Ba and Cisse can’t be expected to play all the time.

Not signing at least 2 defenders would be suicidal.

There’s no chance we will finish in the top 4 if we don’t strengthen further.

We’ve already made bids for Carroll, Douglas and Debuchy, so why can’t we sign 3 more players?
22 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:16 PM

WWYCD

On nufctv, he actually speaks English pretty well – he just repeated himself an awful lot, and seemed quite nervous. Ridiculously smiley though haha. Obviously, everyone coming in is going to have the right character for the dressing room.

I think he messed up a bit with Obertan too.. It’s almost like he thought that if he just persevered, eventually Gabby would start firing, and he’d win everyone over. I feel bad for the guy. When he scored that goal against Bolton, he just looked so depressed!
23 IFC.Toon // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:17 PM

Wouldn’t be surprised if he is lying about injuries as well I reckon he wanted his special players for some extra work
24 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:17 PM

Belfast…Well I didn’t doubt that mate, was just wondering what was going on?
25 MUTINYbyLEMONS // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:17 PM

I think Pardew has basically learns that unexpected things can happen in the transfer window fir the whole Carroll situation. He said we won’t sell him but then a big unexpected offer came in and he was sold which made Pardew look bad. So now Pardew now is very cautious as to what he says.
26 naptoon // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:17 PM

hope jbs right we could still do with a cb and cf.
anita could be another gem anyone see him against norwich
27 ginkoh // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:17 PM

- Our current three top MF
Anita Cabaye Tiote
- Back up MF
Jonas Gosling Amalfitano
- Future MF
Bigirimana Vuckic Abeid
28 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:17 PM

We need a centre back,full back and a striker..

3 players and were sorted!
29 MUTINYbyLEMONS // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:18 PM

I remember many instances last season when Pardew said a certain big player like Tiote or Cabaye or BA was a big doubt buy then they ended up starting the match.
30 WWYCD // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:19 PM

TDS
True they would cost the world (though I reckon a few would be in our range if their contracts are in our favour) but I will add ur asking a blog to pick players I would hope our scouts watch more English football than me haha but I do wonder if our scouts are told to look around England these days…France and Holland seem to be targetted and mark my worlds the Asia world will be looked into closely very soon
31 kt97toonarmy // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:19 PM

well its about time we get one of these young talents through the door but i agree with ketebia9 that we need 2 defenders definatly
32 Ketsbaia9 // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:20 PM

We need to get Debuchy or Cissokho in as I don’t want to see Danny Simpson ever play a game for us again.
33 MUTINYbyLEMONS // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:20 PM

I think CB had to be a top top priority nOw.
34 WWYCD // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:22 PM

TDS
Oh does he? Maybe its just cos this is written down that am getting that feeling. Tbh I have looked at those photos of him and he looks a very jolly chap haha no Cabaye like

Yeah true coming form Man Utd and slotting straight into our first team was never going to end well though. I actually like Obertan (for a middle of the road winger, hes not amazing but hes not crap) hated it when he was booed complete joke that was
35 IFC.Toon // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:22 PM

Anyone notice a pattern of idiots appearing on the blog over the last week ? Not mentioning any names ( Pawl, English Players, Hatem Ben Farta)
36 JackButler // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:22 PM

Kets – Simpson is now where near as bad as you make him out to be.
Is he world class no but he’s not sub standard as you seem to believe he is
37 kt97toonarmy // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:22 PM

louis saha is a flippin idiot hes gonna get alot of stick when he comes up here in his new shirt
38 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:23 PM

I need a drink.

On English players…..It would seem that we needed to build a competitive team. That is easier when buying from foreign leagues. We will see the emergence of young English players through the academy over the next 2, 3, 4+ years. Whilst also buying foreign players too, eventually giving us a nice balance.

For now, I am happy with less Englishmen. The more successful we are as a club, more and more young English talents will want to join in. Sounds simple enough to me
39 WWYCD // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:24 PM

ginkoh
I wouldnt have Jonas as a back up tbh he is proven in the league and constantly one of our best players Anita is back up until he can claim that as far as am concerned

After last season I would drop Tiote before I dropped Jonas but that might just be me
40 keeganjr // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:24 PM

agreed.. fullback,centerback and a striker.. it’s a must.. then i think we can challenge for top 4
41 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:24 PM

WWYCD

There’s always talk that we’re in contact with English guys from the lower leagues. I remember Carr saying in an interview that we can’t compete for the 12-16 year olds who are basically all caught in giant nets by afew big clubs when they first learn to walk. But he he said that instead, they’ve hoping to get a few that have slipped through the nets – I assume Bigi falls into that category.
42 kt97toonarmy // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:25 PM

we need debuchy douglas and a striker but who?
43 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:26 PM

WWYCD

And as for Obertan, my feelings are that he’s exactly what you’d expect from a £3.5m winger, no more, no less. Maybe we’re just getting too used to signings like Ba, Tiote and Cisse, who far exceed their price.
44 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:26 PM

Yo…You’d drop Tiote? I’d like to see ya try mate. He ain’t no kiddie!
45 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:27 PM

If Anita starts pulling out a superhero mask when he scores, then maybe we can talk about him being ahead of Jonas in the pecking order.
46 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:29 PM

Yep Defo.
Centre back next,then fullback,then striker.

Get it sorted Llambias you worm.. lol
47 ginkoh // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:29 PM

IMO I rate Jonas is our first choice winger instead of MC so I think he should be back-up MC but however with our squad now, I don’t think too much different between First-choice and back up MC.
48 magpie6699 // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:30 PM

If you dropped Tiote he’d smash the ground!
49 WWYCD // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:32 PM

TDS
Did he really? I didnt see that but on that issue surely the fact we missed the grade to get our academy in the highest level will have an affect on that issue (pathetic that we allowed that to happen imo)

Yeah very true not everyone we sign will be fantastic off the bat but end of the day Routledge went (which again I disagreed on) and Obertan came in not a huge gap in quality between them

Ibiza
Id tell Cabs to tell him mate problem solved
50 JackButler // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:32 PM

I think Jonas is gonna have to concentrate on keeping Marveuax out of the side as I can’t see him being employed in a central role this season as we now have plenty of cover and options there
51 Jail for Ashley // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:34 PM

Kets,
I’d say not signing a CB ‘could’ be suicidal I’d love to see Simpson bettered but if he isn’t its not the end of the world and I think we may have enough up top to see us through till January,when hopefully Derek Dastaardly and Mashley have something up their sleeves.
52 wynsleap // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:34 PM

Ketsbaia9 @ 21 and BelfastMagpie87 – have to agree with you both.
To stop at Anita’s signing would be stupid and extremely short sighted. We need a central defender and a striker without any shadow of a doubt. We could do without a right back if Simmo stays but we must have someone who can vie with an injury prone Saylor for centre half as Willo is a back up at best.
To lose Cisse or Ba (or God forbid both), to injury, callups, suspensions etc would be a nightmare if we have to rely on the Walker Eusebio to step up. He can do excellent little cameos but that’s all he’s got left in his tank I’m afraid.
53 pizzicatochan // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:34 PM

Again, if we can keep Adam Campbell, he’s going to be the next English international.
54 WWYCD // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:34 PM

ginkho
Fair one I see ur point but I think Jonas came into his own towards the end of the season. I think he was also cracking when he played the CAM role the season before even if it was only for 2 games
55 lukes26 // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:34 PM

Against weaker opponents, I don’t think Anita would currently start alongside Tiote, unless we sign Debuchy…then Tiote might need to cover the RB area. In fact, signing Anita leads me to think that Debuchy is going to sign before the deadline.

Newcastle will probably gamble again and wait until January to pick up a young striker & I don’t think Pardew believes we need another CB. Williamson and Good are seen as adequate backups.
56 NUFC_LEAZES END // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:34 PM

@TDS
Agh right, as long as we aren’t borrowing money to buy players, even though we’ve still got quite a bit left from loserpool after they bought our fat drunk slut hahaha ( andy carroll)
57 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:34 PM

Yo….You’re braver than me mate
58 Ketsbaia9 // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:36 PM

We need Debuchy to have a team full of top class players, but we need a third choice centre half and a third choice striker for us to cope until January. We’ve made bids for 4 players so it’s not over yet.
59 Phillipe Alberts tash // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:36 PM

Give the lad 6 months and we will have another Geordie speaking Dutchman on our hands. I love it how our transfers are mostly low key on SSN I’m sick of hearing about Fatman and robin next year for manure.
60 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:36 PM

JB

Jonas only actually plays well when he’s got competition, so hopefully this’ll be a big season for him.

Either that, or we’ll keep having to give him new contracts – because he played very well in his first ever game for us, and he scored a stunning solo goal when he signed his contract last season lol.
61 breno95 // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:37 PM

For those concerned about the progression and development of our younger players and their opportunities being reduced by senior transfers there is to be a EPL under 21 league. The toon are in category 2 along with Man Utd. The team can also field a maximum of 3 over age players. This will give our development players the real competitive playing time they need. Further details on EPL site and SN’s.
IMO Anita will start Saturday as could those stated to be injured.
One thing for sure is AP got a headache as he has many options.
As for the debate re English players – yes that would be nice but fees are massively inflated and the quality is not always there. Not that many on a player by player that I could say that they are a massive improvement on what we have already. There are a couple but not many English.
62 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:38 PM

Kets…I’m with you there mate…It’s not over yet. But be prepared to only have the current squad until January, unless deals can be agreed under out terms.
63 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:38 PM

WWYCD

The last two lads to successfully navigate our academy into the starting 11 were Saylor and Carroll – the quality is top notch, just not the quantity (;
64 JackButler // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:39 PM

TDS

I love Jonas as his work rate and commitment is there to see every time he pulls on the shirt, but perhaps having Marveuax lighting a fire under his arse will bring the best out in him week in week out on the wing, but if not we now have the option to change things
65 Rossy G // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:41 PM

One more signing I hope this is just Pardew trying to manage expectations if we fail like before!! I can’t believe we finished 5th, got the likes of A.Smith off the wage bill yet we have spent only around £4m accounting we got £3m for Best!!! We worry about losing our top players and a wafer thin squad nothing screams lack of ambition like our current window spend, I hope I’m proved wrong but I’ll be very disappointed if we don’t get at least 2 more that being a top FB preferably RB and a top ST cum LW. When you see players available like Mirallas at £5m and Afelley £6m it’s poor. We made good money off Carroll and finishing 5th, the Europa Cup should bring at least £10m more if we can’t bring a couple more players at similar value to Anita then not only have we wasted an opportunity (5th place reputation/Europe) but we also risk losing our big players next window for a lack of ambition. Plus Pardew needs to shut up about selling our players at the right price we all fking know that,… he has only mentioned it 40 times it’s now starting to look like a public auction. Debuchy in, Remy in, Simpson and Ranger out for a few million and we still will be spending less than £20m …..Marseille even admit they need to sell.
66 Jail for Ashley // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:41 PM

Ibiza,
I think we should prepare ourselves for this being the last in it would be a shame,but the spin doctors will probably play it with Marv back and Anita being versatile thats three in.
67 JackButler // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:42 PM

Kets – I think you can expect Tavernier to play a big part for us, yes he’s young but he’s very composed on the ball and I think he’ll be ahead of Willo this season
68 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:44 PM

JfA

That’s the negativity I was talking about

Haha, seriously though, I do think our squad looks a fair bit stronger. A lot depends on Sammy and Fergy making the step up, because it’s make or break time for them both.
69 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Jail…Don’t forget a fit Steven Taylor, that’s like a new signing

It would be a shame. However, I do think the club are trying to bring players in and I hope they do. Otherwise it will be a case on here of them not willing to pay that extra £1-2m to take us to the next level, when really, we wont know the full story.

Far simpler if they just pull it off, save us all a few headaches
70 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Oh and p*ss off jail
71 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:46 PM

Young Fergie scored a cracker last nyt.

Defo a winger,not a left back.
72 davybtoon // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:46 PM

Don’t kno if ppl heard anything but itk on twitter saying Douglas very close to signing

And yes it’s twitter so take it with a pinch of salt
73 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:48 PM

Davy…I have thought all along that the Douglas deal is already agreed. Surely no one can be that hot and cold on whether he wants to go. I personally think he can’t officially be seen to agree a new deal until his citizenship is tied up. Seems logical to me. He must have to attend a meeting etc and if he’s already due to leave they may just tell him to do one.

Only a theory, but it makes sense to me
74 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:49 PM

Anita,tiote and cabaye,cost less than what liverpool paided for Allen,fact!!!!
75 JackButler // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:49 PM

We’ve only spent just over three million so far, with Biggie, Good, Anita and Amalfitano coming in, now if we could only get Xisco of our bloody books
76 Jail for Ashley // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:50 PM

Ibiza,
Ha ha how could I forget Staylor thats four, in whats everyone moaning about.
77 Jail for Ashley // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:51 PM

Ibiza,
I’m outa here
78 lukes26 // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:52 PM

This will be the line-up for Saturday, as long as Cabaye, Ben Arfa, Tiote, et al. are healthy. Anita might be a sub, not sure if he will be ready 72 hours after signing. Pardew is too conventional not to have Jonas starting. Even if Debuchy had signed earlier, I prefer Simpson at RB facing the dreaded Bale.

Simpson…….Taylor……Colo…….Santon
………………………Tiote…………………….
Ben Arfa…………Cabaye………..Jonas
………………Cisse……..Ba…………………
79 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:52 PM

If we could get Xisco and Ranger firing, it’d be 6 in. Wouldn’t that guarantee us a CL spot?

Now Jail, I’ll ask you nicely. Leave the blog, before I have to destroy you, you bleedin’ negger!
80 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:53 PM

Thank god for that, didn’t fancy my chances like
81 arcarius // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:53 PM

who is this vurnon anita

any good?

i heard he is edgar davids’s long lost cousin
82 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:54 PM

Luke….Have you chatted with check the toastie? I reckon you two will get on oh so well.
83 WWYCD // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:55 PM

Seems the transfer window is finally getting going fun times

ALso anyone heard that Barton gave a good amount of money to the Toon Womens team? More than what NUFC has done for them
84 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:55 PM

I wish Anita still had his dreads
85 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:56 PM

Xisco is going nowhere lol

Would you leave if you were getting 50k a week?

I wouldnt
86 MikeTheToonFan // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:57 PM

Great Player we should line up like this:
——————-Krul————————–
Santooooon—- STaylor—— Colo——Jonas
——————Anita——Tiote—————-
Ben Arfa———Cabaye——————–Ba
——————–Cisse—————————-

Wow!
87 davybtoon // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:57 PM

Good signing by Liverpool assuaidi from herenveen for 3mil
88 JackButler // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:57 PM

WWYCD

Barton only did that as it could be the only team that he’ll be allowed to play for this season
89 davybtoon // Aug 16, 2012 at 6:58 PM

Personally I hope we get toivonen n Douglas n that will b me happy
90 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:00 PM

Heard that about Barton too.

Good on him.
91 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:01 PM

Didn’t hear that about Barton…which is odd, seeing as the bloke generally doesn’t shut up. But well done Joey, still think you’re a fool.
92 Sazzer // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:02 PM

@breno95
“One thing for sure is AP got a headache as he has many options.”

I prefer that headache over the one with too few options.
93 WWYCD // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:02 PM

JB
Haha harsh though if he keeps up with these good movements I may have to go back to WWJBD haha
94 Ketsbaia9 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:03 PM

If we just sign one more player and sell Simpson and Williamson, I’d be fairly happy.
95 JackButler // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:03 PM

We sign Anita while Sunderland sign Saha, what a good day
96 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:05 PM

Ibiza your not cool enough for twatter.
Thats why u dont hear these things.

One day you’ll be as cool as us…
97 lukes26 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:06 PM

Ibiza

Why, is he filled with ageless wisdom like me?
98 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:06 PM

Kets…Willo wont be sold. Simpson may be sold if we sign a FB. I get the feeling you’re not going to have a happy year.

JB….Excellent day
99 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:07 PM

Jack Butlers on it,so there’s hope for you mate..
100 JackButler // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:08 PM

Kets….Look at it this way.

If we sell Simpson and Willo who will you have to bitch and moan about???
101 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:08 PM

Belfast…I do hope so mate. I try, but they say these things come naturally. Fancy taking me under your wing?

Lukes….Sure, let’s go with that I’ll give you a little clue: “Even if Debuchy had signed earlier, I prefer Simpson at RB facing the dreaded Bale.”
102 Ketsbaia9 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:09 PM

There’s no point in turning up on Sat. Bale will have a field day against Simpson.

Get Debuchy or Cissokho signed up asap.
103 JackButler // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:09 PM

Belfast I used to be on there but then some fool for Ireland started stalking me on there and this other guy I know started getting death threats for claiming to be an ITK, so I’ve abandoned my account
104 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:10 PM

Ketsbaia

Are you up for making a Brutoon style bet?

If we keep a clean sheet on Saturday with Simpson at RB, maybe Willo at CB, then you’ll not come back?
105 JP...from The Rock // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:11 PM

It’s great to know we’re SO CLOSE to having 2 very strong teams available with a great back up in each position. The brackets depending on injuries/formation and the question marks for a new signing needed.

Keepers:
Krul – Harper / Elliot / ?

Defenders:
Simpson – / Tavernier / (Raylor) / Debuchy?
Colo – / Willo / Mbiwa?
Saylor – / Good / Douglas?
Santon -Raylor /Gutierrez / Fergurson/(Anita)

Midfielders:
Gutierrez- Marveaux / Amalfitano/ Fergurson
Cabaye – Vuckic / Gosling / Abeid
Tiote – Anita / Bigirimana / (Gutierrez/Abeid)
Ben Arfa / Raylor /SamAmeobi /(Amalfitano)

Forwards:
Ba – (Ben Arfa / Vuckic /) Gameiro, Guidetti?
Cisse – Shola / (Ba)

We need at least 5 new players to fully complete the team in depth.

We now have a great team and it really has been down to Ashley, Llambias, Pardew and Carr, credit where credit’s due.

I am so looking forward to Saturday!!
If we bring in at least one more player in it will definatetly be the icing on the cake like Pardew says. Debuchy can be the icing and Douglas or Mbiwa can be the big fat cherry on top

I am loving it!
No not McDonald’s- NUFC!!!!

HWTL!
106 nufc_eire // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:12 PM

Does anyone know what date in August does Douglas become eligible for citizenship in Holland?
107 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:12 PM

Kets…So should I plan to do something else rather than support the team? Should we do something productive like start an anti Simpson protest?

Got any idea’s for chants or posters?

How about…

“Simmo’s Sh*t, Debuchy will be a hit”

“When I see Willo, I put my face in a pillow”

We only have 2 days, we best get to work.
108 eaststandgeordie1982 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:13 PM

Bale will go off injured during the first half he always does up here, i dont rate simmo but he can do a good job against bale and tiote can just smash him anyway.
109 WWYCD // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:14 PM

Saha signed for the mackems? Didnt know that haha bless them so much for Llorente eh
110 eaststandgeordie1982 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:14 PM

Tds thats a good bet
111 Ketsbaia9 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:16 PM

Yeah, I’ll never come back. We are guaranteed to concede a goal against Spurs if Williamson or Simpson are on the pitch. It’ll be their fault as well.

Can’t face another season with Simpson and Williamson in and around the team.
112 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:16 PM

Yo…To be fair, not much difference between Saha and Llorente. I for one am a little nervous about our encounters this year. Who was it saying I’m sarcastic? I’m a straight talking bloke I am!
113 eaststandgeordie1982 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:16 PM

Wwycd thats 2 has beens that they have signed this window theres still time for heskey lol
114 Tonytoon73 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:17 PM

TDS @ 9 thought you were talking about me there. Lol

WWYCD You are still a mackem in disguise. Ha ha
115 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:18 PM

Dont no Ibiza I’ll have a think about it.

Butler Burnsies still getting loads of shit on there lol

Name change & Everything.Haha
116 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:18 PM

Ketsbaia!!! Does anyone take note of anything this guy says??? Not stop slating are players get behind the lads and support them,even man u,man city have there average players!! We have a budget,and we have signed some great players within that budget!!!! Stop slate in are players u cock end
117 eaststandgeordie1982 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:18 PM

Tony you seem happy are you ok
118 JackButler // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:19 PM

Kets …..some people are the ‘Glass half empty’type while you are a ‘My glass is bone bloody dry’ type
119 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:19 PM

Belfast…Thanks for even considering it. If I join twitter, will you follow me? Might help increase my status etc.
120 WWYCD // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:19 PM

Kets
If Simmo or Willo start on Saturday u wont come back?

Ibiza
Tell u what lad I am right there with u…though I shick we could edge it unless they sign the English Messi big Heskey

eaststand
Haha could be a fun couple of matches next season
121 WWYCD // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:21 PM

Tony
Always lad I have my Saha shirt all ready woo hoo cant wait hope I dont get any cheesey chips on it though
122 Sazzer // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:21 PM

There are lot of options for RB on Saturday. I reckon it’s bit over 1/5 chance that Simpson play.

And only slight chance Williamson will play with S.Taylor back.

Sleep well Ketsbaia.
123 eaststandgeordie1982 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:21 PM

Wwjcd
Hope so mate
124 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:21 PM

I have a confession..

I’ve got two mackems in my dream team Haha

Sess(cant spell his name)
& spotty face Mcclean
125 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:22 PM

Yo…Don’t even joke about that. Can you imagine Willo and Simmo up against Heskey and Saha? As Kets says, no point even turning up. Just give them the points and save the lads energy and morale.
126 Tonytoon73 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:22 PM

eaststand I am sound mate, how are you my friend?
127 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:23 PM

I’m going to e-mail Ed and ask if I can be an admin, banning anyone who I consider to regularly spouts twaddle, offering no valuable input.

Starting with JFA
128 Ketsbaia9 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:23 PM

To have the complete squad, we need these players:

1 RB/LB
2 CB
1 AM
2 Forwards

We are 6 players short. Hope Norwich would come in with a £250k bid for Williamson. I’d drive him to East Anglia.
129 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:23 PM

spout*
130 eaststandgeordie1982 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:24 PM

Tony
Not bad mate still waiting for 1 season ticket its pi55ing me off going down tomorrow morning to sort it out.
131 Ketsbaia9 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:24 PM

If we don’t sign a striker, Xisco needs to fill in as the third striker. The lad needs a bloody chance.
132 JackButler // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:24 PM

Kets we are willing to transfer YOU to Norwich for free
133 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:25 PM

Ibiza

I dont usually follow normal scum like yourself,but I’ll give you a follow…
134 WWYCD // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:25 PM

Ibiza
Haha bless Kets and his insane opinions
135 gallowgate mag // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:26 PM

Hi guys! Not used to this posting mullarkey so bear with me lol, my season ticket eventually arrived this morning and i’ve been buzzing ever since so thought i’d post for the first time=]

Anyway on topic, this lad seems down to earth and eager to play for the toon. Hopefully he settles in fast and can play a part on sat, anybody think he could start?
136 eaststandgeordie1982 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:26 PM

Kets and i will drive you down straight swap kets for delia
137 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:27 PM

Belfast…I know it’s not cool to cry, but you cut me deep. Give me a minute or two and I’ll be back, just need to mop up the keyboard like *voice cracks* one sec…
138 Big Pappa Cissé // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:27 PM

My dream team is

Hart

Clyne Agger Kompany Taylor

Ramires Toure Silva

Jelavic Cisse Aguero
139 Sazzer // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:28 PM

BelfastMagpie87
Are you one of those “unlucky guys” that bet opposite of what you want to happen?
140 Tonytoon73 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:28 PM

eaststand take the pitch fork and threaten them, they will weigh it straight over mate. Ha ha
141 Spuggy // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:29 PM

With pards saying we hope to sign one more player I can’t make up my mind if that should be a LB (a position where we don’t currently have international class) or a CB (a position where we lack any depth in quality).

What are your thoughts people, if you could only get one over the line, CB or FB?
142 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:29 PM

I joined the sky sports fantasy football today.

100k prize money.

Now that would come in handy.lol
143 JP...from The Rock // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Xisco who? I bet we’ve given him enough chances in training and at his loan spells to impress. He has never managed to convince Deportivo or anyone to sign him up permanently nor will they with his huge wages. He needs to leave and save face and we should get more cover in that department. I would like to see a young, pacey, tricky LW so Ba can play more central and stay happy. Adam Johnson would be perfect imho but I don’t know if we could afford his wages. Shame Marvin Martin signed for a Lille I think it was he would have been ideal. Though all that can wait till the January window. Right now I would like the defense further strengthened starting with either Debuchy, Mbiwa or Douglas.
144 eaststandgeordie1982 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Tony haha i will do mate best get back to the shed and get it out.
145 pieceofpapiss // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Jeez!! I leave the blog for 10 mins!!

I see Kets is back making a total ar$e of himself yet again. Probably best you dont go to the game Saturday mate, if you let that attitude slip you might get a hiding of the 50,000 odd people there to actually support their team.
146 Ketsbaia9 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Agger will be off to Barcelona, Southampton will concede lots of goals as will Swansea.
147 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Yo….His idea’s are so crazy they might just work!…..unlikely though.

I for one would be gutted to see Ket’s leave the blog. He sticks to his guns, doesn’t feel the need to leave the blog despite people disagreeing with 99.99999999% of what he says. That is mainly as most of us only know 0.000000001% of what he does. I for one am hear to learn. Kets is my football teacher, Belfast is helping me “keeping it real”

Belfast…Do the cool kids still say that these days?
148 JP...from The Rock // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Who else thinks Adam Johnson would be a good signing so Ba can play in his preferred central role?

Could we afford his wages??
149 Tonytoon73 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:32 PM

Spuggy I think it will be a forward mate.
150 Spuggy // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:34 PM

Tony

Lol I knew someone was going to say that. My preference is RB, as we don’t have a top class one at all. Then our whole first 11 is international class.
151 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:35 PM

JP…Not sure I’m following your logic. How would signing AJ give Ba a central role? We already have Marv and Guti to play that position, it’s playing a formation with both Cisse and Ba starting in central roles is the issue.

Not saying I wouldn’t like to sign him. Good player. I do however think fee and wages would be an issue.
152 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:37 PM

Spuggy…For me, it’s ST or CB for depth. I’m quite happy with Simmo for another season if we can only bring in one player. We have players that could do a job at FB. I think we’ll struggle with a couple of injuries to CB or ST though.
153 Tonytoon73 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:37 PM

eaststand Keep it out for transfer deadline day as well. I have got mine ready. Ha ha
154 JP...from The Rock // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:39 PM

Ibiza – Yeah but we could still play 4-4-2 and Marveaux is injury prone and if Guti gets injured we’re a tad fukced. I prefer we sign any of Debuchy / Mbiwa or Douglas first as defense should be our priority.

What wages would he be on you think? I reckon we could get him for 10M and possibly less, wages is another prob.
155 eaststandgeordie1982 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:42 PM

Tony
Dont think wor lass would be happy if i kept it in the kitchen wouldnt take me long to get it from the shed tho ive even sharpened it
156 gallowgate mag // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:44 PM

@ jp
I think Adam Johnson would be a great signing, he played some great football last night and i think he could give us something different down the wings, bar benny boy we, imo have no players that run at the opponent.
Answering your question about his wages, no i don’t think we could and if we were to pay them i think it could unsettle the camp perhaps.
157 JP...from The Rock // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:44 PM

What the hell!!!!!

Ibiza – I’ve responded to your post 2 times now and yet I can’t see my post. Bloody moderator is on the period today!

Can’t be bothered to repeat myself sorry.
158 Big Pappa Cissé // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:44 PM

I reckon we will wait till january for a striker like, depending on the ACON. Pardew has been quoted saying he wants a CB so I expect us to sign one before the window shuts and Debuchy would be the icing on the cake.
159 Sazzer // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:47 PM

Spuggy
I think it depends on what quality for what price. Since I think we have coverage for most positions at moment.
160 JackButler // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:47 PM

JP

This just came through especially for you

http://nothingbutnewcastle.com/2012/08/blogs/newcastle-could-put-man-city-star-out-of-his-misery?
161 JP...from The Rock // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:49 PM

Big Pappa Cissé – And Mbiwa or Douglas the big, fat, succulent and juicy red cherry on top
162 Spuggy // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:49 PM

I think CB and FB are equal priorities, that’s why I can’t make my mind up!
163 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:49 PM

JP…..Quite alright mate…I’ll try not to take it personally. Not promising it wont cause me to storm off and never return….but I’ll try
164 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:51 PM

Spuggy…Pieters? Covers both positions. What’s your thoughts?
165 Spuggy // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:55 PM

Ibiza – I suppose we have anita how can cover both too.

But I think we need CB and FB to have any chance of top 4. Striker not so much as we have 4231 which only really needs one striker.
166 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:55 PM

JP

The comment will be printed once Ed’s checked it out – obviously he’s not on the blog 24/7 You must have said something mean!

I got caught out last year… You can’t write the word Scun thorpe
167 wreker16 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:56 PM

I’m with Ibiza, Simmo is by no means awful, he’s just one of the weakest out of the starting 11. Centre back and striker are the priorities. Debuchy would be fantastic though. Also any news on Pardews formation for the full strength starting 11. 3 in midfield or 2 strikers? Any thoughts ?
168 Tonytoon73 // Aug 16, 2012 at 7:59 PM

eaststand Glad it is sharpened mate for the big night.
169 woodsee // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Lets laugh at the lille president now,not only does he have an unhappy player on his hands,hes now got an unhappy injured player
170 Big Pappa Cissé // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:04 PM

Simmo would have been great 20 years ago but the modern day full back has evolved. I am not saying Simpson has to be as aggresive as Marcelo or Contreau but the odd overlap and decent cross would not go a miss like.

His only deffensive flaw is that he backs off way to much and invites unwanted pressure on the CB’s and goalkeeper
171 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:04 PM

Spuggy…I suppose time will tell (think I may be overusing that line lately). Don’t rate Pieters then?

TDS….Really? That’s funny, can’t think what’s wrong with Scun thorpe…apart from the place in general
172 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:06 PM

BPC

Simmo was getting forward and putting in decent crosses during pre season. Who knows, he may come good.

I remember when everyone hated Perch – then he had one good game and everyone loves him, even though he still makes awful mistakes!
173 wreker16 // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:07 PM

Haha yes woodsee, however he is a very good unhappy injured player.
174 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:08 PM

I think it will be 4-5-1 against top teams and away games but have the dynamic trio of hatem,ba,and cisse floating around up top,and the classy trio of tiote,cabaye and Anita winning the midfield battle, that’s what we will play, euro games jonas,shola,gosling, bigi,Marv will come in,Marv more than any other,just my opinion!! What u think??
175 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:10 PM

http://www.footballfancast.com/2012/08/football-blogs/the-15-premier-league-transfers-still-likely-to-happen-this-summer/attachment/mathieu-debuchy-3

Not news really. But if you’re bored and want to go over what we discuss daily, they think there is still mileage in the Debuchy and Carroll deals…oh and Anita too

Woodsee….Have they said how long he’s injured for? Either way, yes, let’s have a little chuckle.

Wrecker…Done with formations. Sorry, just seems to be a never ending debate with no conclusion. I think we’ll mix it up and keep opposition guessing, as it should be.

Big Pappa…I think most would agree with that. However, if he can’t pull it off, he shouldn’t try, so in that sense he’s doing well to stay back
176 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:14 PM

TDS…Stop giving people a hard time will ya?
177 Beattie25 // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:19 PM

Dr Beattie pronounce the blod dead at 20:01 gmt.

Cause of death Ibizatoon.

RIP
178 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:20 PM

In my own mind I’m an intellectual colossus, the reality is I blabber regurgitated nonsense on a football blog.
179 Ketsbaia9 // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:21 PM

I agree with post 86′s formation for Saturdays game, but Marveaux will start ahead of Ben Arfa. I like Marveaux though. Think he’s a great player.

The only other possible weak-link would be Shola Ameobi and maybe Dan Gosling, but they aren’t as bad as Mike and Danny. I have Mehdi Abeid ahead of Gosling in the pecking order.

Personally, I think we’ll sign Debuchy and maybe Carroll on deadline day. I can’t see us signing a centre half. It’s a shame, as we are 3 players away from having a squad capable of challenging for the top 4.

The players are unsettled because they want signings, so we might get 2-3 more signed up yet.

Disappointed about the lack of youngsters signed though. What about Koura???
180 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:22 PM

Personally I don’t trust Doctors who can’t tell the time. Don’t the posts have the same time for all of us? So time of death would have been 20:14 gmt?

No dispute with regards to cause though.
181 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:22 PM

Ibiza

Ey?
182 Beattie25 // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:23 PM

Ibizatoon

The doctor doesn’t announce the time of death when the patient died just the time that he (the doctor) pronounces it.
183 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:24 PM

Canny group we got going on here like,

Beattie, Kets, fake ruddy and me. Might need medicating after this
184 wreker16 // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:24 PM

Darren

I think those will be the players but, ba isn’t playing on the wing as Pardew said and at the request of ba also Pardew loves jonas, I reckon he might figure somehow. I am looking forward to the first match! I am certain there will be 3 in midfield though after that interview the other day about controlling the midfield.
185 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:26 PM

TDS…It was a joke, were you not in the middle of a brawl earlier?

Dr Beattie…So you called it before it happened? Still not convinced I’m afraid.
186 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:27 PM

Yer defo wrecker!!! I cud see cisse dropping out left,the 3 at times last season were unplayable,I think pards will go with that up top,keep swapping them as long as ba scores he will be happy on the left, was it west brom first half where them 3 were simply awesome???
187 Beattie25 // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:28 PM

Tomorrow is the last day of nufc obscurity and from Saturday onwards the roller coaster begins again.

It has been a hard old slog this summer, the hardest for me in living memory. Being so close to greatness is in some respects harder than being so far from it.

In 2 weeks deadline day will come and pass and no amount of moaning will change the team from that point on.

So let’s enjoy this season, blood, sweat and tears we will shed I am sure but we will share it together.

Let’s believe that in the next 14 days that we will have a few more incomings and no more outgoings and after that lets believe that we can do something truly special.

HWTL

P.S. if Willo is playing all the above does not apply.
188 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:29 PM

Cough!
189 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:30 PM

Ibiza

Ooh. Sorry, it was so long ago haha. I wouln’t call it a brawl – more just someone incredibly sensitive getting annoyed over a sarcastic comment.

Some people just aren’t quite prepared for the sarcasm on this blog haha. For example, Ket’s sarcasm is so advanced that I’m not even sure he knows he’s being sarcastic.
190 JP...from The Rock // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:31 PM

JackButler – Sorry mate I was having dinner didn’t see your post. Talk about coincidence ey! It’s like that post last night some1 made that we might have a journo among us, who knows apparently it looks like it

Ibiza – I didn’t insult u or anything so nothing to take personally and nothing should be taken personally at any blog.

ToonDownSouth – I really can’t remember what I said but only mentioned the F word somewhat backwards. Nothing mean honest. I like to hear different oppinions it makes things interesting. Though I hate some ridiculous comments like Hatem Ben Farta was making the other day, that’s just childish and sad.

If you could make just one more signing right now who would it be?? GO!
191 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:31 PM

I’ve been watching all the highlights from last season, to help get me all giddy for the coming campaign.

I forgot how ridiculously close Ba came to scoring on so many occasions. I’ve watch 2 games, and he’s hit the post 4 times.

It’s easy to forget, and think that he was playing badly.
192 APBWA // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:32 PM

Hope we can get a versitile RB/CB like M’Biwa and then a LW/ST such as Munain but seriously Ayew/Remy would be stars
193 Beattie25 // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:32 PM

Ibiza

Are you trapped in a dark matter universe where time is warped beyond the laws of known nature?

Your last post was at 20:14 and I announced the blog dead at 20:21, thus the blog was pronounced dead at 20:21. Officially it was 20:14 when it gave its last breath but the records will show 20:21 not 20:14.

All these numbers I bet Kets is having trouble trying to figure out what formation I’m talking about.
194 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:33 PM

TDS….I for one feel the sarcasm on here should be kept to a minimum, it is a football blog after all

As for Kets, he is a true Enigma. You think you’re starting to get him and then bang, back to square one. Be interesting to see him in season mode, with no transfer ultimatums.
195 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:33 PM

Jp,for me it would miaga,hope that’s right defender from Montpellier, versatile beast!!! Would finish are summer of nicley
196 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:33 PM

JP

I was just kidding haha, like I said, the filter gets confused sometimes!

I’d probably have Debuchy. No because I think he’s fantastic – but because it would lift everyone so so much.

He also wants to come here, which is pleasant.
197 WWYCD // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:34 PM

JP
Ryan Shawcross or Adam Johnson cant decide which
198 Beattie25 // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:36 PM

TDS

Ba was an absolute sensation and people do forget just how good he was. He created goals out of nothing without even a Ben Arfa to supply him with anything and Cabs getting lost in a 4-4-2.

Ba was and is an awesome footballer and i hope he can show us again why we fell in live with him.

I’ll never forget Stoke away, best attacking performance of the season for me.
199 Super Magpie // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:36 PM

Ibiza
I don’t know if you read my reply earlier today about the season ticket. As I’ve been out all day.

The DVD has yet to arrive Ibiza, surely you can’t be as bad as NUFC.:)

About the season ticket, I rang the box office yesterday. They said it had definitely been posted and if it dosent arrive today (which it didnt) then I have to get a paper one from the box office.

Anyway,Atleast Anita’s singed. It’s only took 3 F***ing months.
200 Big Pappa Cissé // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:38 PM

WWYCD

I mentioned shawcross about a month ago like and I would have him as backup for Taylor like. Also would love Johnson but I cant see us signing any more midfielders unless there are outgoings tbh
201 Transfer Sage // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Our team is now better than this time last year.

Players are further advanced in development and cohesion.

Cisse will be hear from the start, marv is fit (for now) as is Saylor.

God some people really like to panic.

It’s only football.
202 Beattie25 // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:39 PM

I think Kets is an A.I. Construct that thinks he’s real.
203 Spreadthetoon // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:39 PM

Oh please can we get Remy…..keep sayin’ in but I cannot find any info. Could work out of the wings! Check this bad boy out….
Krul

Debuchy Douglas Colo Santon

Tiote Anita

HBA Cabaye Remy

Ba / Cisse
OMG were just 3 players from pure genius if I don’t mind sayin so meself! LOL
204 gallowgate mag // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:39 PM

how many posts will be moderated before they start to be shown guys?
205 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:40 PM

JP….I was only joking with regards to you saying you couldn’t be bothered to write it again, don’t you worry, would take a lot to get to me on here.

TDS…He played well from the LW, just don’t think it’s his best position and we possibly have players better suited to the position. You’re right though, he was really close a fair few times.

Beattie….Although it sometimes feels that way, no I am not.

Maybe I’m missing something (it has been known), but take a look at the following (not that this really matters one bit )

“Beattie25 // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:19 PM

Dr Beattie pronounce the blod dead at 20:01 gmt.

Cause of death Ibizatoon.

RIP”

So, at 20:19 you said the blog died at 20:01. I had last posted at 20:14.

So between the blog supposedly dying and you calling it, there was a post. Agreed or am I in fact, in a dark matter universe?
206 Super Magpie // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:40 PM

Beattie

Although I thoroughly enjoyed the stoke game. West brom away was the best attacking display from us last season. We could’ve won that game 4/5-0 if it wasnt for a few good saves by foster and our defence letting them back into the game.
207 WWYCD // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:42 PM

BPC
I dont know why but I really like Shawcross and I feel bad he is being left to rot in a crap team back up for Saylor until Saylor got crocked then I reckon Shawcross wouldnt budge from our starting 11

Aye I agree I cant see us signing Johnson or anyother midfield player. Defender(s) and a striker yeah wouldnt complain about a GK aswell unless that Alnwick kid is a gem but I havent a clue on him
208 Beattie25 // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:42 PM

Ibiza

Balls I’ve buggered that up.

I was supposed to type 20:21, not 20:01, and certainly not 20:14.

Doctor Beattie announces that beattie25 is a moron.

Time of diagnosis 20:45 gmt.
209 wreker16 // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:44 PM

1 player, CB not sure who Douglas is the one we have been linked with though. But remy if saylor is fit for the whole season.
210 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Sage

For Krul, Santon, Ba and Cabaye, it was their first full season in the PL. Cisse and Hatem, you could argue, have only had half a season each. Marveaux has only had a couple of games.

As Pards said the other day, we have a core group of players who are just approaching their peak years. Should bode well.

Beattie

It bugged me the amount that was made about him looking unhappy towards the end. The amount of times he was made out to be the unhappy older brother, whos younger brother has stolen all the attention.

They always failed to show things like him running on to congratulate Cisse post-Chelsea.
211 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:45 PM

Super Magpie….

“Thank you for calling the Ibizatoon DVD hotline. If you have recently made an order press 1″

“Thank you. If you have ordered one of Ibizatoon’s exclusive Kets DVDs and have yet to receive it, please press 1″

“Thank you. All orders have been dispatched, if you’re not in receipt of your DVD by 5pm 16th August 2012, please cut a DVD sized piece of paper and make do”

“Thank you from all us at Ibizatoon DVD’s – Please press # now to take out short 3 hour survey or just hang up now”
212 Beattie25 // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:45 PM

My clock is also quicker than the blogs by 3 minutes.

Super mag

I meant to say best attacking performance by an individual and I would agree that the first 45 minutes against WBA was our est attacking performance as a team.
213 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:46 PM

WWYCD

Shawcross would, genuinely (no sarcasm in this post, incase anyone gets upset), be my #1 realistic CB choice.

His development has been completely stunted in that Stoke team. He would be an England international, but he got called up at the same time he broke Ramseys leg, and I think it really hurt him mentally.
214 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:47 PM

If Willamson or Simo play the world is going to end..
215 NEWEXPATMAGPIE // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:47 PM

@12:

According to the Dutch press, we paid 8,5 Mil Euro,s

Thats 6,6 Mil pounds in real money ! Hope that answers your question!

Oh and by the way! I,m on here most nights and am getting a bit frustrated about how some people seem to be using this blog as a sort of twitter medium! Whats that all about? And do some of you feel the same?

This is a football Blog to debate and communicate about NUFC and NOT to be used to call eachother Twots and insult eachother!

We signed a Brilliant talent today, and people are on here throwing mud at the Manager who is the best we have had since Sir Bobby!

Lay Off Pardew! and lets start using this Blog for what it is supposed to be used for!!!! Thank you and Goodnight!
216 Sazzer // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:48 PM

Here’s an interview with Pardew on everything from Douglas. Debuchy, Caroll, Anita, 4-3-3 vs 4-4-2 or no formation at all, Ben-Arfas moodswings, the young boys, how Sammy is different from Shola, who can handle the most beers and many more questions.
http://www.not606.com/showthread.php/162353-Alan-Pardew-Q-amp-A
217 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:48 PM

Beattie…Can I confess something? I hate the idea of you being wrong. It’s like nothing makes sense anymore? I take it all back. I manipulated the blog and it’s timings to make myself look better. I am deeply sorry.

As for Ba. That wound me up too. He was clearly disappointed at not getting some goals, but a lot was made of his attitude towards Cisse and the club. Wor Ba to show them all again this season!
218 Beattie25 // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:48 PM

TDS

I know and then lots of fans were saying ‘I’d sell him and bring in so and so’.

What a load of rubbish. Ba suffered from a position change but had chances to score at least 7/8 goals after the Villa game when he last scored. That’s what made him angry, missing chances not losing the limelight!
219 Deanes212 // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:49 PM

Those are positive comments, I m beginning to like this guy already. No the issues for me are up front, and right back! Mr Pards…… lets crack on!
220 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:49 PM

Shawcross is meant to be switching to Wales apparently.

If Ramsey gives his blessing..
221 Super Magpie // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:50 PM

Ibiza

Thanks, the service was excellent and I was only on hold for 9 minutes.
Also, this paper copy is proving to be as good as the real thing.
222 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:52 PM

NewExPat…Whose been having a go at Pardew? As for Twitter medium, not sure if that’s a comment directed at the disputes that have been going on or the banter between a lot of us?
223 WWYCD // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:52 PM

TDS
Oh aye I forgot he broke Ramseys leg, shattered it actually horrible thing to happen and he was clearly shaken afterwards.

Lad needs to get away from Stoke though he wont develop, he wont taste success and he wont catch anyones eye which is a shame because I really think he is a fine player. Isnt he getting lined up for a Welsh call up?
224 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:52 PM

Right am going to say it, just watched a video on YouTube,it featured the great Ben Arfa, am 25 and seen a lot of greats players play for the toon army, but this guy is the greatest, in my opinion one of the greatest players to wear a black and white top!!! He’s a genius, can’t wate till sat, hope hatem gets himself fit and the magic commence!!!!
225 Beattie25 // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:53 PM

Ibiza

Do not worry. I wasn’t wrong. Because if you believe in prevoloution then I was right.

If life actually evolved backwards and time ticks towards the past instead if the future then the date line would’ve passed over The Atlanitic at 20:01 at my announcement making me correct.

So in conclusion I am sorry to let you think I wass wrong, that was wrong of me.

But it really wasn’t wrong as I wanted you to see that I am never wrong.

Is that alright?
226 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:53 PM

Super Magpie…I never disappoint No scratches, but paper cuts can be a pain!
227 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:53 PM

Ooo, recording a private Q&A. Not cool, Mr Bond.
228 WWYCD // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:54 PM

Belfast
Answered my question before I asked it…are u in my head?
229 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:55 PM

Beattie…Thank God for that. I think that’s plausible enough for me to be able to sleep soundly. You sir, are a true c**t.
230 Beattie25 // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:55 PM

iPhone I hate your guts.

I wish a blogger could call themselves the iPhone so I could abuse them.
231 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:56 PM

Damn auto-correct…Supposed to be gent
232 Super Magpie // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:56 PM

Beattie

The best individual attacking performance was definitely Ba vs Stoke.
He tortured their defence that night and was fantastic.
What about the best individual performance in general?
Jonas v Stoke? Cabaye v Stoke? Cisse v Chelsea? Krul v Wolves?

I could the name a lot more but those are the best 4 IMO. I cant decide which one was the best though.
233 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:57 PM

WHAT???It missed out my first comment, leaving the second comment making no sense and more to the point, missing the joke!?!?!

I give up. Can’t work like this. Does this blog not know who I am? Amateur time. Phhh
234 Beattie25 // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:58 PM

@ newexpatmag

You say:

”…and lets start using this Blog for what it is supposed to be used for!!!! Thank you and Goodnight!”

Surely the blog is supposed to used for talking and discussing not making statements and leaving?!
235 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:58 PM

Ok, I’m calm. Thank you Beattie

Not going to re-type the original comment, it would never be the same and you deserve only the best.
236 psutty80 // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:59 PM

just been on lille osc fans website and one of their discussions is called ‘debuchy out’! Apparantly they have a new 50,000+ stadium, there first game is on saturday and apparantly debuchy is faking his injury so that he dosen’t play. Due to the fans now hating him because he wants to leave and doesn’t want the backlash. From what they understand he has swelling on the ankle. they want him out now, come on MA/DL make another move for him!
237 kt97toonarmy // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:00 PM

super magpie cisses by a million miles single handles beating the paper champions league champions
238 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:00 PM

Haha

Aye mate all that time watching Darren Brown has paid off..
239 Big Pappa Cissé // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:01 PM

Toivenen is playing for Sweden in a friendly with Brazil if anyone has ESPN
240 Beattie25 // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:01 PM

Super mag

Best individual performance for me overall would either be Tiote vs Man Utd at home or Krul vs Blackburn away. I also enjoyed Perch against Liverpool at home, Suarez in his pocket and butted by Reina.
241 kt97toonarmy // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:01 PM

spurs will have not modric im not sure bout bale but things are looking up
242 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:02 PM

I’ve missed all the fun, slagging, mudslinging and almost 1000 posts. That was just one busy day at work !

And in all the dross posted nobody has said what great tactical nous Pards has in selecting players. He constantly impresses me with how deeply he thinks about his players and how he puts the 11 man jigsaw together for match day. I hope he stays with us for a long time. We may have a few ups and downs but He will take us forward. Be nice to win something too..

Beattie you are regressing…be careful or you’ll end up your own….
243 Super Magpie // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:02 PM

Ibiza

Now you tell me! I demand a refund! This is totally unacceptable.
The sting is unbearable, I thought Nothing more could go wrong, but it turns out it has.
244 Sazzer // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:04 PM

@ToonDownSouth
I might add that I wasn’t taking part in this Q & A I just found the link.
245 Big Pappa Cissé // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:04 PM

Ben Arfa was good when we played the Unwashed at home
246 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:06 PM

NEWEXPATMAGPIE // Aug 16, 2012 at 8:47 PM

A lot of stuff that’s discussed on here comes from twatter mate.

It’s been like that from twatter appeared a few years ago.

Well thats my observation anyway…
247 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:07 PM

Sazzer

Yeah I guessed haha. I’m just kidding, it’s really interesting, thanks for posting it mate.

There’s a few things in there that I bet Pardew would be annoyed about if they got spread around though.
248 thai-mag // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:09 PM

this used to be a good blog, now its just full of kids talking crap, I wont come on here again for a while, will look again in a couple of weeks when the school holidays are over
249 Big Pappa Cissé // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:11 PM

@ NEWEXPATMAGPIE

You slate twitter yet this blog is also internet dependable. You cant have one without the other I’m afraid. Plus its a laugh when ppl say they have spotted a player buying a pastie in greggs or checking into a Premier Inn
250 JP...from The Rock // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:15 PM

Some very interesting suggestions as to we could sign, thanks guys. Well you know who I’d want, but will they come, that is the question.

If you book them they will come…
if you book them they will come…
(Cue the fading echo)

Goodnight lads I am off. Hope Anita impresses Cabaye and the gang tomorrow and gears everyone up for Saturday’s nail biter! Can’t wait!

HWTL
251 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:17 PM

Pardew -

“Mike said to me, at the end of last year, ‘All your big players are going to stay, unless we get an Andy-Carroll-like offer in’ ”

Good to hear.
252 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:19 PM

thai-mag // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:09 PM

It’s Ibiza toon mate.

I think we should start a movement to get rid of him…
253 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:19 PM

The most awkward moment ever…

Pardew – “Let me ask this please. Hands up who would like to see Andy carroll back?”

*under a quarter of the room raise their hands*
254 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:24 PM

thai-mag

mostly overgrown kids more like
255 breno95 // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:26 PM

At last other people are getting fed up of those bloggers who post ridiculous comments to each other and try and pass it off as banter. Only problem is that since I started to read the comments of those who actually posted worthwhile observations have now stopped taking part. To those left who are on here all day and every day I would suggest you go out and get an additional interest. One positive is the school holidays are nearly over so one can only hope that those posting the meaningless rubbish will not have as much spare time once they go back to school or uni.
However, if they are not in education and are not legally deemed as children then the content of some of the exchanges are pathetic and immature.
Once the standard of comments improves and focuses on football (but not a constant repeat of the same garbage) then some of those who no longer post will return.
256 Beattie25 // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:29 PM

Douche
257 dave 1961 // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:29 PM

hope Mino Raiolae was not driving while he was on the phone as it relay winds me up people talking on the phone whilst driving, one of these days i will kick someone in the nuts for it, it enrages me just as much as drink driving, and as i always moan at the cops for not doing enough to stop it they know who i am. so big vurn if he was sack him, keep in my good books.
258 Big Pappa Cissé // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:31 PM

@ dave 1961

Ever heard of handsfree
259 Beattie25 // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Breno what’s your footballing conversation starter??
260 Sazzer // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:33 PM

ToonDownSouth
You are welcome and I think it’s not that private session. It’s more like a fan press conferance with only Newcastle supporters. Probably made for some charity and not for getting information he can reveal otherwise.
261 WWYCD // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:35 PM

See a few people complaining about the quality of the comments on the blog of late then saying they wont be back…if u arent happy with the quality of posts add to the discussion and alter the tone dont chastise others then run off, how will that change what ur upset about?
262 Super Magpie // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:37 PM

MELTTT!

I’m sorry that you think we’re kids because we’re not talking about football. Most of the time everyone on the blog talks about football.

The problem is there has been nothing to talk about due to lack transfer activity for all clubs. Its not like there’s a rule about what people are allowed to post
263 NEWEXPATMAGPIE // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:37 PM

My sincere apologies to one and all for having a rant !

The Banter i don,t mind but the needless insults flying around can sometimes go a bit far me-thinks!

I am not repeat going to do and Jimmy Mag and quit, by the way, been on here for too long to do that!

Had the impression someone was having a go at Pards, have to go to sleep now, flyimg to Copenhagen for the week-end the morrow! Hope i can can get to watch thegame somwhere on Sat! Bye Bye!
264 Super Magpie // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:43 PM

So then on that note what is everyone predictions for the weekends games?

Mine are:

Arsenal 3-0 Scum
Fulham 2-1 Norwich
TOON 1-1 Spurs
QPR 0-0 Swansea
Reading 1-0 Stoke
WBA 0-1 Bindippers
West Ham 1-1 Villa
Man City 4-1 Southampton
Wigan 0-2 Chelsea
Everton 2-2 Man U

And
Chelsea 2-1 Reading
265 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:43 PM

Every single preseason/transfer window it’s always the same on here.

So I don’t get why people are complaining now.

When the football kicks off on Saturday It will be back to football talk 90% of the time..
266 dave 1961 // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:44 PM

we need to replace Williamson not with a player like Douglas but someone in between Taylor and good, Simpson next hes not as bad as some claim but not at the level we are heading towards, we are not their yet as we still have a bit to go with the kids but what we need to do is bring them on slowly by resting one of the first teamer’s i would look to give most a two week break, we need to get two good full back as we don’t have much to offer their, but steadily getting their we need to go for each cup and finish in a euro place, but not only have we got a good squad its young too. not say what the score will be on Saturday but i feel confident going into the season with what we have.
267 breno95 // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:44 PM

@beattie
At the minute there is nothing I would want to discuss as once I had trawled through the vast number of pointless posts the main points of Anita’s signing had been discussed to death and therefore I did not see the point of posting a comment. So as a result rather than regurgitate the same points I will wait until the first league game is done and post if I feel that a comment I have has not been raised to discuss.
For example I posted earlier on the decision taken by the EPL to introduce a new U21 league which has the purpose to allow clubs to give their development squads much needed playing time to progress and give them the chance to be pushing closer to their clubs respective 1st team. I raised it as previous comments have varied about the younger lads getting chances but was it spotted – no. Mainly because those dominating this blog now with nonsense were to consumed in their own little blogging world.
268 Toon-Army // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:45 PM

Just wanted to say that for the last 2 seasons I have had a season ticket, but today I found out that I have been accepted into Newcastle uni!! I have thrilled and over the moon. Can’t wait to live in Newcastle as well, as I travel to and from Manchester for all of the home matches. Also a fantastic day got better with the signing of anita- what a signing he will turn out to be. Him and tiote!! Wow!!!
269 Sazzer // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:46 PM

Yeah Carroll have more supporters here than in that room if I remember the poll Ed did correctly.
270 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:46 PM

I think Manchester City are going to absolutely hammer Southampton. I can honestly see a 4 or 5 nil.

I don’t think Saints will go down, but i think it’ll be a rude awakening.
271 geordie157 // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:46 PM

Swansea sign Kyle Bartley for 1mill. Who’s next for us, I hope when pards hopefully we’ll bring another one in, he means two or three more! We can’t run the risk of having no quality back up for saylor and Colo
272 dave 1961 // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:47 PM

Big Pappa Cissé
yes but sadly to many would rather run down a kid than buy one, i have Bluetooth in my car but i don’t use a phone while driving.
273 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:47 PM

I see Joey Barton doesn’t even have a squad number this season lol
274 dave 1961 // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:49 PM

why does so many think Chelsea will do well what about the Richard Dinnis effect. i can see them looking for a new manager before Christmas.
275 Super Magpie // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:50 PM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19286099

Lawro’s predicted us to draw 1-1 and reckons we’ll finish 6th
276 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Adam Johnson seems to be getting linked with us today.

Apparently betting suspended on it..
(usually means nowt)

Would be a great signing anyways..
277 Sazzer // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:51 PM

breno95
Yeah, that U-21 league may make up some for the loss of not getting top graded youth academy.
278 Scouse_geordie // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:53 PM

Does anyone think that we are only going to be playing with a lone striker so with us having Ba,Cisse,Ameobi and campbell we won’t be looking to bring anyone in till january, when the ACN starts??
279 Super Magpie // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:54 PM

Dave

I hope chelsea have another mare in the league thus season. They are the luckiest team I’ve seen. They fluked the CL, cheat all the time and think its acceptable to go out and spend more money after failing so many times.

When Abramovich leaves and the cash stops flowing Chelsea will slide down the table and into the abyss. Which I will love because it’s exactly what they would deserve for the amount of crap they get away with.
280 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:55 PM

BBC Sport ?@BBCSport

Sam Allardyce says West Ham could grow to be the size of Man Utd or Arsenal if they move to the Olympic Stadium

Ha ha ha ha….
281 rainrix // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:57 PM

Wow has lawro finally got that stick out of his arse? Not holding my breath
282 Super Magpie // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:58 PM

Belfast

Yeah, like when he said he could manage Real Madrid.
What a clown he is.
283 dave 1961 // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:58 PM

right up to date now so I’m bogging off to do some research for my firefighting display done war of the worlds last year and went down well with my search lights and laser show, thinking of doing star-wars of of the 5-1 drubbing if i can turn it into a cartoon and play it through an animation laser but whatever way i do it it’s 100′s of hours of work and if its the 5-1 i could have a few re runs.
284 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:58 PM

I hope fat Sham gets sacked by christmas…
285 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:59 PM

http://www.allezlelosc.com/index.php/forum-all

Lille fans laying into Debuchy, saying he’s feigning injury because he doesn’t want to face the cacophony of jeers that await him from his own fans, in their first game in their new 50,000 capacity stadium. Almost unanimous on their that they’re would greet him with disapproval should he turn out at the new stadium (whistling etc).

Translate with Google Chrome and you’ll get the gist.
286 Sazzer // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:59 PM

Reading Reading twice. Tough schedule.
287 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 16, 2012 at 9:59 PM

Easily the most deluded manager around.lol
288 Scouse_geordie // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:00 PM

Does anyone think that we are only going to be playing with a lone striker so with us having Ba,Cisse,Ameobi and campbell we won’t be looking to bring anyone in till january, when the ACN starts??
289 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:00 PM

*on there that they
290 dave 1961 // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:01 PM

not sure where the fire fighting came from i meant bonfire night, have a good night and when you get up tomorrow just one more day to the futty.
291 Super Magpie // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:04 PM

Scouse-geordie ( wow, thats something I thought I’d never see)

If we play 4-2-3-1 then yes, but it depends. It depends if we have enough faith in Campbell, which will be a hugevstep up for a 17 year old. I’d like to see us bring in another striker, preferably Remy.
292 Phillipe Alberts tash // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:05 PM

When is ACON play off?
293 Super Magpie // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:08 PM

Ruddy

Obviously he isn’t strong enough mentally. He should’ve known that the fans would turn against him. He’s publicly stated he wants to leave, in fairness to a better club.

But if he’s too scared to play because what the fans think of him, then imagine if we did sign him and he played poorly.
294 Tsunki // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:09 PM

Well I personally rea;;y enjoy being group-lectured on the quality of posts by greats such as breno and thai whoever that hardly says owt and nothing worth reading when they do. It may have escaped their notice that there has been two months of nothing particularly useful happening, and with ED’s blog getting 500+ posts per last article every day excuse us all for not making sure every post is full of tactics, player assessments a,d in-depth analysis on NUFC transfer policy & economics and the ramifications of the revamped academy system etc etc. Excuse us for having a bit of waffle and a laugh!

Perhaps if we adhere to the adage of saying nothing if we can’t say anything constructive that would be better for you, maybe try migrating to one of the more sedate ‘tumbleweed’ blogs and sift through the in-jokes and cliques there.

Rather than whinge about the quality of the posting masses by ironically posting your own worthless clap, why don’t you spare us all your elevated wisdom and go away? Everybody wins.
295 steveno7 // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:10 PM

Ed will you try and add VA’S interview to the blog please.@super magpie. i agree with ur predictions apart from ours i thinks we will turn spurs over 2-1
296 eaststandgeordie1982 // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:11 PM

Barton going on season long loan to OM
297 Scouse_geordie // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:12 PM

Super magpie_ha well I was born I’m liverpool but always (and rather frustratingly for my football mad family) supported newcastle…for the last 20 years since I was 9.

Thats what I’m saying, do you think this is a definate switch in formation,c cause we have dabbled in more than a 4 man midfield
298 Tsunki // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:17 PM

O now the rantis over, Signing Anita i another shrewd movei building the team that means business, but we shouldn’t get carried away. I think the calls for a CL push this year and 3 or 4 more A-list signings are hopelessly premature. The current regime are handling a very fine balance between financial prudence and shrewd player investment but it isn’t rushed, nor should it be. I would be happy to see CL, and we should push for that target, but the team that will really challenge for that will be a few seasons in the making while we steadily build a reputation as a serious contending club. In the meantime, as this season progresses, I hope we all can remember this, especially on of those inevitable dark sideways-sleet wednesday nights when we are held to a goal-less draw by a championship side.
299 Mac // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:18 PM

Scouse do u live in Liverpool?
300 Scouse_geordie // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:21 PM

Mac_yeah man, not too far from the centre,Orrell Park.
301 Super Magpie // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:21 PM

Scouse-Geordie

I think 4-2-3-1 will be our main formation this season, but we’ll switch to different ones in other games. Also it depends on injuries/suspensions as well.

From November- March last season we played 4-4-2 and looked very disjointed and lacked any creativity. We played 4-2-3-1 while the ACON was on which was also awful but we were missing cabaye, Tiote, Ba. Cisse and Ben arfa because of ACON/ suspensions/ not being played.

I think with the same formation this season we will look much better as we’ve replaced those players with better quality.
302 WWYCD // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:23 PM

Joey Barton trying to forces through a move back to Newcastle by spending a season in France?
303 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:25 PM

Pardew gave some interesting thoughts on formations.

He said we dont actuall play 4-2-3-1 or 4-2-2.

He said the most important thing is controlling the midfield, and that can either be done by playing an extra midfielder in there, or by playing a striker who has the work rate to constantly drop deep – ala #10.

And that his #10 is either Ba or Cabaye.
304 Big Pappa Cissé // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:27 PM

Here Here Tsunki well said m8
305 Super Magpie // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:27 PM

Last paragraph didn’t make much sense sorry.
What I meant to say was when we played 4-2-3-1 during ACON we were playing shola up front, best LW, Raylor RW/ CM and perch and Guthrie in CM and we didn’t play that well.

Now replacing those players with Ba, Cisse, cabaye, Tiote, marveaux and Anita we will look like a much better team.
306 Super Magpie // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:28 PM

TDS

I don’t think anyone plays 4-2-2.
307 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:28 PM

In the Q&A Pardew basically begged the fans to give Obertan some support this season.
308 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:29 PM

Super Magpie

Shhhhhhh
309 Mac // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:29 PM

hahahah small world scouse. I am from Toon but live in Orrell Park.
310 WWYCD // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:29 PM

M’bia to QPR? Isnt he a very good player? Top four teams were sniffing around him no?
311 leeb1982 // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:30 PM

Cannit believe it’s a late kick off on Saturday I’m bursting with excitement already.
312 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:31 PM

So Is Barton off to france then?
313 leeb1982 // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:32 PM

TDS all he has to do to get support is kick the ball past the full back n cross it. He looks clueless most the time
314 Scouse_geordie // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:33 PM

Thats why u think we aren’t really chasing a striker though. 442 is not going to be employed much I don’t think.

Mac_thats crazy, where abouts the OP?
315 Tsunki // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:33 PM

I’ve seen some right tosh on formations posted lately and it seems that many seem to have the idea that every time our team steps out they are set up for rigidly adhering to a set shape. When did that last happen? 1962? Seriously though, it doesn’t work because tactics are the order of the day and two subs on the opponents side can knack your shape right up. We need to stop getting hung up on player characteristics and what formation we are playing because we’ve got Tiote, Anita and Cabs on the field, or those three and Jonas., or Marveaux, Tiote and Cabs. We will play the formation we need to depending on whether we control the play or the opponent does.
316 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:36 PM

lee

Pardew literally said that Usain Bolt may well be better a football than Gabby at times. But he alluded to Gabby having serious issues confidence wise.

It would just be a nice moment for him to grab a goal and experience 52,000 people going nuts for him.

He plays like a £3.5m winger, in my opinion. Some times you do get what you pay for.
317 Mac // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:36 PM

Not far from the Warbreck
318 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:39 PM

Tsunki

As I mentioned, Pardew alluded to that in the Q&A. He said that he doesn’t send his team out in either formation.

Modern football’s all about fluidity and variation – hence Spain playing 6 midfielders, not because Del Bosque wanted to play 4-6-0, but because midfielders are the more flexible and adaptable type of players.
319 cupiddstunt // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:41 PM

Ketsbaia9 @ # 111

I really do hope Willo and Simpson are with us at least until next season just to f**k you up.

You never stop going on about how we are short of players and you lists of who we should get grow longer, and how we will fail if we do not bring others in.

Someone on here was saying you were a positive poster but they couldn’t be further from the truth you are so negative it ridiculous.
320 Sholadona // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:43 PM

Just read through all the comments; Kets your name is marked down, a clean sheet and your out of here!
321 Sholadona // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:43 PM

Just read through all the comments; Kets your name is marked down, a clean sheet and you’re out of here!
322 leeb1982 // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:44 PM

TDS agree I support any1 who pulls on the black n white n gives their all. Not all of our players can be blessed with HBA ability but he is lazy. Same as ginola but these players need to be giving the freedom to express themselves. Obertan for me Is like Gillespie n should play like him n just knock the ball down the wing n cross. He probs is trying too hard to impress but I think he will be better off using his strengths/pace)
323 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:47 PM

lee

Yeah, so many times I see Gabby and think that he’s a lost cause, and he’ll never come good. But the club wouldn’t have signed him if they didn’t all believe they could get something good out of him. I’d like to see him coming on as a sub, late in games if we’re winning, to give the opposition something to think about.

The goal he scored against Bolton, and the assist he got for Ba against Stoke, is exactly what he should be trying every single game.When he has to stop and think, he’s completely ineffective.
324 LGFUAD21 // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:50 PM

Tsunki

I’ll admit I’m always going on about formations but people take it too seriously. When I talk about 4-2-3-1 Im not talking about positions. Im just using the shape to give an idea of what I believe each players role should be in the team.

So 2 mid players concerned with shoring up defence and controlling mid field releasing either a supporting striker of advanced midfielder to contribute to attack and be the link between striker and mid. The 2 flanks here (rather than in a 4-3-3) should be concerned with cutting in equally as much as crossing. But where in a 4-3-3 it would be suggested they are out and out attackers. In a 4-2-3-1 they wide men should be equally as concerned if not more with the midfield than attack. leaving the focal point and main channel of attack being the 2 most advanced players in the middle.

This is what i mean when I talk about formations. My uncle is a professional coach and former player, he views it like this. Im sure most managers do.

Formations arent about telling players where they should be necessarily. Its a graphical way for the manager to indicate what is expected tactically from the players.
325 pizzicatochan // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:51 PM

So Barton goes to Marseille on loan and M’Bia goes to QPR.
326 leeb1982 // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:51 PM

TDS yeah seems to struggle the more time he has. Maybe the backing of the fans will give him the confidence to be more instinctive but he needs to deliver this season coz he ain’t a kid anymore n needs to realise his potential
327 cupiddstunt // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:53 PM

Ruddy Marveaux-lous @ # 127

Banning those that spout twaddle so that means you would have to ban yourself first.
328 Scouse_geordie // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:54 PM

Tsunki_ I’m not trying to say we are only going to be sticking to one formation through the season,i was suggesting the lack of chasing a striker meant we are more than likely to not going start many games with a 442.

Mac_thats my local! I’m just off moss lane
329 Sholadona // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:54 PM

So, Mark Lawrenson’s predictions are back!

“Newcastle have made one or two interesting acquisitions like Vurnon Anita from Ajax, and I see this game as a battle between teams who will probably finish fifth and sixth.
Tottenham are more likely to challenge for the top four than Newcastle, but ultimately I don’t think they will get there.
Under Andre Villas-Boas, Spurs are very much a team still under construction – they are waiting for Luka Modric to leave so they can bring a couple more players in.
Villas-Boas was a bit unlucky at Chelsea. What he was doing was a project, as he kept telling us, but the guy in charge basically abandoned it prematurely because they were losing games.
Experience is usually something you get when you learn from things not going right, so Villas Boas will have learned a lot from his time at Stamford Bridge and, ultimately, I think he will be a success at Spurs.”

Prediction: 1 – 1

I think the biggest surprise of his predictions this week is that he’s gone for West Brom 1-1 Liverpool
330 nufc_eire // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:54 PM

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11711/7996833/Barton-set-for-Marseille-loan

What a deal!! We could have sent them Ranger……
331 cupiddstunt // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:55 PM

JackButler @ # 132

I’ll drive him.

Please, please, please even pretty please.
332 pizzicatochan // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:56 PM

Moreover, somewhere on Facebook says: “Betting is suspended on Adam Johnson to Newcastle Utd” When are we linked to him anyway?
333 Sholadona // Aug 16, 2012 at 10:59 PM

@pizzi I think that rumour started when somebody said their mate tried to put a bet on AJ joining NUFC but they wouldn’t take it.
334 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 16, 2012 at 11:00 PM

Are they in the champions league next season?

Great move for him if they are.
335 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 16, 2012 at 11:02 PM

Adam Johnson would be a great signing.

Wasted at Man City that lad.
336 Magpies-till-d3ath // Aug 16, 2012 at 11:03 PM

Mbia heading to QPR! Wtf!!!!!!!!!! Is he mad??
337 Spreadthetoon // Aug 16, 2012 at 11:03 PM

A couple of peeps including meself have salivated at the prospect of Yanga Mbwia comin’ this ways. Well Le Sport 10 , he’s quoted as stating he’s staying at Montpellier for this season, so I guess a target for next summer eh?
I reckon we’ll land Dubuchy and Douglas for sure…..still hopin’ for Remy….this guy could do a decent job out on the wings. Imagine HBA on one side and Remy on the other, what a prospect that would be! Ah well here’s to dreaming!!
338 Carl92 // Aug 16, 2012 at 11:07 PM

Anyone seen the crack on Twitter that they are suspending betting on Adam Johnson joining Newcastle? Cant see it myself like, but it would be a class signing.
339 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 11:08 PM

A winger is the last position we need filled…. surely…
340 check the toastie // Aug 16, 2012 at 11:10 PM

sazzer – gud listen that, must say Pardew comes across great, think Sammy is his favorite player mind, agree with Pards fancy big things from Sammy this year, might even break into England squad,

You heard it here first, Sammy for England. Pards pretty much said he is closer to making the grade than the rest of the young guns, i agree big year in store for Ameobi Jnr.
341 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 16, 2012 at 11:11 PM

Tds
Adam Johnson can play in a few different positions mate.

Would be a great buy.
Cant see it happening myself.
342 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 11:13 PM

Belfast

Unless he can play centre forward, full back or centre back, that’s irrelevant
343 breno95 // Aug 16, 2012 at 11:14 PM

Thanks for those wise words Tsunki. Was simply pointing out the volume of rubbish that has been posted.
As for formations at least TDS understands it’s now about flexibility and fluidity of players.
As for spurs am interested in what your tactics would be. Would you encourage a high back line and go with 3 across the middle and a front 3? How will you counter the threat of Bale and Lennon? How would you counter the pace in behind of Defoe?
As for Obertan, he is without doubt a confidence player and should have a simple instruction that when he gets the ball attack the FB and cross everytime-simple.
344 wingspan // Aug 16, 2012 at 11:14 PM

Big thanks to Sazzer for posting that Pards interview in an earlier post, anyone that missed it should defo have a listen.

I love the positivity of Pards and hes refreshingly honest, i think the fact he got into football late from a working class background really helps us relate to him, and he is obviously very grateful for the position hes in. I like him more the more i hear from him, hes got a lot of charisma and self belief, theres no doubt that thats rubbing off on the players.

What he said about gabby comparing him to usain and ben arfa moaning about his seat not being very comfy was hilarious too.
345 Mister Tuff // Aug 16, 2012 at 11:16 PM

I honestly think that Pardew and the board are playing their cards very shrewdly and their public utterances are designed not to raise expectations to high -in case things do not go too well. We were very close last season to a top four spot and they surely must think it can be done, they obviously think we need to strengthen viz the interest in Debuchy and Douglas. If we do not get Debuchy after all the publicity- Cabaye’s best mate, Debuchy reporting he wants to leave Lille and come to SJP, confirmed bids, etc etc I’ll eat my hat. I think we will sign him. Also on the Douglas front its all gone very quiet -as per a previous post -I think all parties are lying low until he get his citizenship stuff sorted out. But at the risk of repeating certain opinions a commanding CB in a necessity. Teams that wish to do well have to call a limit if a player cannot fulfill their promise/potential we cannot wait forever. Some players look good on the ball but the end product is rubbish. As for Mark Lawrenson -whilst he might be an ok guy I have never really thought he was a good pundit in fact I think he is sometimes a bit of a clot. To sum up another two signings and I think we will be formidable – and providing the two Dembas hit the ground running. Definately top 4 potential.
346 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 16, 2012 at 11:17 PM

Ha Good point well made.

The more good young players the better in my opinion..
347 Toon73 // Aug 16, 2012 at 11:18 PM

@darrenfletcher

Mate you are too highly strung!!! You need to relax!!! Too many of these !!! Are you trying to tell us something?!! Take a walk outside and work on your tan!!!

@beattie25

Pretty much skip over your posts now. You just come off sounding like a tool now. Probably not our fault…just sayin

@kets

No matter what is being discussed you just come in with something like “we really need to sign these 3 players…” great work keep it up

Good morning all
348 Carl92 // Aug 16, 2012 at 11:19 PM

Anyway lads if you could bring 2 realistic signings in to complete the window, who would they be? Mine would be Douglas and Debuchy.
349 ToonDownSouth // Aug 16, 2012 at 11:24 PM

Belfast, I garee of course – but we have to be realistic with what the board will actually do! Like you said, highly unlikely.

Not saying I wouldn’t be over the bleeding moon haha.
350 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 16, 2012 at 11:24 PM

Toon73,what’s your crack like??? It’s a blog not an English exam u penis.
351 Toon73 // Aug 16, 2012 at 11:25 PM

I think we are a better chance at Douglas.

Everything was happening then it went cold almost overnight. The player came out and said he had never heard from NUFC, then just the other day Pards confirmed we have had discussions?? Hmmm something weird. Good chance deal already done just waiting to announce late August?
352 Big Pappa Cissé // Aug 16, 2012 at 11:25 PM

@ Carl 92

Debuchy and Mbiwa
353 Toon73 // Aug 16, 2012 at 11:28 PM

@darrenfletcher

Just lay off the !!! to make your point after every sentence is all. Not having a dig.
354 Carl92 // Aug 16, 2012 at 11:31 PM

Big Pappa Cisse, Good shout as well, I reckon most of us would say CB and RB like. Id love the thought of having a really solid defense.
355 Tsunki // Aug 16, 2012 at 11:41 PM

LGFUAD – actuallyI wasnt talking about you, in fact discussions regarding formatons along those lines are exactly what I mean about fluidity and adaptability. I remember an inerview with an England player years ago and he mentioned playing teams like Argentina was a nightmare tactically because they could at will change shape entirely with little more than two players swapping sides and a CB moving into the centre. Consequently they pulled opponents apart and then when they thought they had figured them out, they changed again.

My derision is targeted at the ‘we will play 4-4-2′ or ‘we should play 4-3-1-2′ it really doesn’t work like that.
356 cupiddstunt // Aug 16, 2012 at 11:41 PM

breno95 @ # 250

Just how will these wayward posters know when to come back??????

Or are you saying they are still reading but not posting
357 cupiddstunt // Aug 16, 2012 at 11:42 PM

sorry @ # 255
358 Sazzer // Aug 16, 2012 at 11:46 PM

@ToonDownSouth
Let’s bring the numbers-talk back. No more looking for STs,FBs and CBs. Instead based on sophisticated number analysis we need:
a 7 and 11 for our first eleven and 12 and 20 for our second eleven.
359 Sazzer // Aug 16, 2012 at 11:47 PM

And if Demba is going to play like a “10″ he have to switch number with Hatem.
360 Phillipe Alberts tash // Aug 16, 2012 at 11:48 PM

I’d love a CB, RB and a hungry pacy back up CF who is willing to learn from the double dembas
361 cupiddstunt // Aug 16, 2012 at 11:51 PM

BelfastMagpie87 @ # 280

Depends on how he means grow, the fat arse takes up three seats himself and if the all pile the pounds on then they may well be able to fill a stadium
362 Iceland // Aug 16, 2012 at 11:52 PM

My team for Spurs if Ben Arfa is fit

——————————–Krul———————————

Santon——–Taylor———(c)Collocini—————-Jonas

—————–Anita———————–Tiote—————

—–HBA——————Cabaye————————Ba—–

——————————Cisse———————————

If Ben Arfa is injured then swap him with Marveaux.
363 Sazzer // Aug 16, 2012 at 11:56 PM

Being supporter in old days was great!
No need back then for inside jargon only shirt colors matter.

No need worry about new players fitting in to either numbers or formations or Dutch based philosophy.
364 LGFUAD21 // Aug 17, 2012 at 12:09 AM

Tsunki

Agree with fluidity. And your Spain point brilliantly highlighted it. Although I do feel Spain wouldve have been better with Torres on. Thats just because I think every team needs that out and out striker on the field. Obviously it did no harm to the team but they didnt come forward as the definitive best team in the tourno til the latter stages.

Just listened to Pard’s Q and A and it was great. He seems to know what he is doing and seems modestly confident.

I liked how he said that the board knows that the best way to grow the club is to ensure consistent entry into European competition and much like Sir Bobby seems to view Europa games as a bonus.
365 ilovetoon8788 // Aug 17, 2012 at 12:09 AM

We have signed our left back. Now for Centre half. It’s 442 this season. Tiote and cabaye. Unless either 1 is unavailable, Anita will play in defence. It’s looking pretty solid now.
366 ilovetoon8788 // Aug 17, 2012 at 12:16 AM

We don’t need Adam Johnson. We have too many wingers. I’d rather use just offload obertan even and promote sameobi or amalfitano to the first team instead.

Obertan so far even in pre season has been pants. He needs to learn how to use his speed. Just beat the defender and cross it in. Problem is, even his crossing is woeful.
367 JAMSHA // Aug 17, 2012 at 12:20 AM

Iceland

would love that team. maybe we can try fergi insted of arfa as he may not be fit
368 ilovetoon8788 // Aug 17, 2012 at 12:22 AM

Also I think we have been ripped off in this deal.

In football manager 2012, I bought Anita for 1.6m pounds only in the first season.
369 Sazzer // Aug 17, 2012 at 12:25 AM

check the toastie and wingspan
Happy to do the little I did in it.
370 ToonDownSouth // Aug 17, 2012 at 12:26 AM

Ilovetoon

Are you on the wind up? He’s a CM for goodness sake…. Anita has said so, Pardew has said so… What more do you need???
371 Sazzer // Aug 17, 2012 at 12:27 AM

and I share your thoughts.
372 Sazzer // Aug 17, 2012 at 12:43 AM

ilovetoon8788
Football manager games haven’t had “realistic” transfer fees since at least CM in 1992. Perhaps even the one from addictive games in 1982.
373 Toon73 // Aug 17, 2012 at 2:58 AM

@ilovetoon

I don’t think he has signed to play predominantly LB. Everyone we’ve seen and read points against it.

Anita is our new #8
374 Toon73 // Aug 17, 2012 at 3:06 AM

*everything