Is Erik Pieters Next Through The Door At Newcastle?

1 Tooooon // Aug 19, 2012 at 11:43 AM

A bit concerned that Anita is probably not strong enough in the Prem; I’m sure I’ll be proved wrong but more than once I saw Anita being out muscled off the ball.

2 Cool Hand Luke // Aug 19, 2012 at 11:45 AM

Did anyone notice how epic Pardieus fist pump for Bennys goal was? outlandish.

3 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 19, 2012 at 11:46 AM

tooon

he’s 5′ 6″…give him time to adapt.

4 Toonarmlee // Aug 19, 2012 at 11:48 AM

Tooooon
It was his first half hour in English football. Give the lad a chance. Maybe an hour or so.

5 Sholadona // Aug 19, 2012 at 11:50 AM

@Tooooon Give him a bit of time, he’s only had one game and it’s usually hard to get used to the PL straight away

Anyway, a PSV fan asked Pieters in Dutch on his Twitter -
“@_Erik_Pieters_ speelt er iets met Newcastle? Of kloppen de geruchten niet? (Zwijgen is toegeven) ”
Which translates to
“@ _Erik_Pieters_ Play something with Newcastle? Whether the rumors are not true? (Silence is admit it);)!

Erik Pieters responded –
” nee, ben nog steeds bezig met revalideren..!!”
“no, am still trying to rehabilitate ..!”

6 gstadt // Aug 19, 2012 at 11:51 AM

Anita will be a superstar, very rare to see someone adapt so quickly to a new league and team. More than once I saw him telling everyone to push out when we were dropping too deep. I have high hopes in him.

7 nightfa11 // Aug 19, 2012 at 11:52 AM

Tooooon:D

how can anyone rate a guy based on 30 min performance..& at the beginning of the season..when noone is actually fit.

8 Vinny // Aug 19, 2012 at 11:53 AM

Toooon,

Modric is small built and still manage to do well in the prem

9 davybtoon // Aug 19, 2012 at 11:53 AM

anita will b a great player

10 Tooooon // Aug 19, 2012 at 11:55 AM

I’m not judging him I just saw a few times where Anita lost the ball, that a bigger player probably wouldn’t have. The PL is the most physical league so that is why I shared my concerns. I did say that I would probably be proven wrong anyway.

11 Londtoon // Aug 19, 2012 at 11:58 AM

Tooooon, he is not exactly built like yaya or Tiote but he is technically clever, an excellent passer, brilliant movement on the touch and go and as witnessed in one moment of glory yesterday he is extremely quick!

12 Beattie25 // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:01 PM

Fcuking hell

Anitas had 20 minutes of football for us and is being written off already.

Cock

13 Klatoon // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:02 PM

if anything Anita will boost Tiote’s game as his deep sitting presence allows the Ivorian to rush and close down the opposition deep into their own half.

14 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Suspect we might sign Erik in January when he has fully recovered..

I really want to see us as a 4-3-3 with Anita, Tiote and Cabaye in top form, with a front three permed from Cisse, Ba, Benny, Marv, in form Obertan, Vuckic, Sammi, Shola etc.,

I don’t think we’ll play 4-4-2 very often. Pards had obviously briefed Benny to track back and spoke about it in his interview – maybe he was to cover the extrat man Spuds had in midfield.

Am totally fed up with Simmoknockers…. we do not need to scapegoat a single player… it is a team game. He might not be bluechip but is perfectly competent.

15 Toon1978 // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:06 PM

I thought for the 20 minutes Anita was on he was really good. He lost the ball once or twice….so what. It was his first game for us so nerves would have been a huge factor. Let’s look at his strong points instead of being negative towards him. His is extremely quick i was in shock and his passing was very clever. Nothing to moan about in regards to Anita, very gifted player and he will get better and better. IMO a great debut for the lad.

16 Beattie25 // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:07 PM

Xavi, Messi, Neymar, Ineiesta, Mata, Silva etc…

It’s about technique! I don’t remember once him being ‘shrugged’ off the ball.

He looked slight but he won’t compete physically like Tiote he will nip in and tackle, pass the ball and move.

Every player doesn’t have to be big and tough. That’s been the poison that had blighted English football for 20 years and why the rest of the world is so far ahead in footballing terms.

Come back at the end of the season and say it not after 20 minutes you fcuking fool. Graham Carr and Pards have sanctioned the transfer based on his ability and I’ll trust their judgement over your retarded comments based on 20 god damn minutes.

I’m gone!! See you tomorrow when I hope this goon isnt here.

I’m normally critical but now I aim to offend.

Cock

17 check the toastie // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:09 PM

If i was Tiote i would be a little worried about my consistency, Anita could well prove more influential, i like cheick, but just because he looks mean seems to cloud some people opinion of him (comparing him with Yaya is a joke). Hope Tiote can avoid injury and have a run of games, he was very poor for him yesterday.

Pardew obviously loves Jonas (captain yesterday), so he is in the mix for the CM spots, rightly so as well, the boy would bleed for the club. Gonna be interesting once the 1st team settles down what pardews 1st eleven will be.

Plenty of options, which is great. The possibility of Tiote actually being dropped could exist, may push him to true greatness hopefully.

18 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:12 PM

Beattie

Thought you said cock wasn’t offensive in Burnley ?

19 JAMSHA // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:12 PM

since erick is injured… a 3-4mil bid is enough… well any chance of europa cup.play off match been shown live on tv?

20 ToonDownSouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:13 PM

MFH

Stop dropping Jonas! Haha. Yesterday really showed how important he is to us.

Luckily Pardew loves him, so there’s no danger of it!

21 Spuggy // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:13 PM

You can’t say at this stage how any player is going to perform for the season and what form they will carry. It will take a few games for everyone to get 100% fit and work as a team. In the meantime, we work our socks off and try to get the wins until we click. It happened this way last season too – we didn’t play that well for the first few games but managed to get the wins. Then we really started to purr.

I’ve no fears of Anita, we just need to work out how to use him. I think the spurs players thought right when he comes on don’t let him settle, he’s a weak link. Their pressing at times high up the pitch was incredible, and lasted most of the match. A brave tactic away from home and it nearly worked.

Now can we get a couple over the line before the weekend?

22 JP...from The Rock // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:14 PM

It would be great if say we sign Debuchy and Douglas on the last day of the window. Then in January we sign Pieters. That would give us more than enough cover in defense. Personally I prefer we sign Mbiwa instead of Douglas as the Montpelier captain can play accross the whole back four. Sadly though I don’t think we’ll go for him, I still think Douglas is a possibility.

Krul

Debuchy / Simspon – Colo / Douglas – Saylor / Willo – Santon / Pieters.

We would have an amazing defense with good cover.

23 Conan The Destroyer // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:16 PM

I rarely read the comments on here, because the views expressed are; well completely stupid! but tooooon! you win the prize as the biggest loser… wow! Anita played 20 minutes in the most physical league in the world and you have a whinge!.. seriously dude! get a hobby or something cos football is not your thing….

24 Dannyo // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:17 PM

The PLs changing, techinque, pace and skill is the future, not power and height.
Anyone to judge Anita, and negativly at that after 20 mins on a pitch, coming from holland on wednesday…
Dear me, head check pls.

25 davybtoon // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:19 PM

michu for 2m is bargain of the season

and everton signing mirallas is a hell of a signing

26 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:20 PM

TDS

Check….not me.. I’m more worried about Meattie’s bental health..

Jonas is the universal soldier imo

27 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:21 PM

Beattie’s mental *

28 Spuggy // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:22 PM

I agree with pards that Anita has something different.

Tiote is strong, bullies people of the ball and then distributes. He doesn’t often play a clever 30 yard pass. But he is so bullish he can pass forward. His shooting rarely comes off but he does have the occasional blinder (Arsenal!)

Cabaye is cultured, still tough (but not as strong) and hass an incredible passing range going forward, a great engine to get into the box and a good medium-long range shot.

Anita, to me is more lower centre of gravity, quicker than both but not as strong as Tiote. He like to pass, move and receive quick a bit like Arfa so will make things happen and force the play forward. A very good compliment to our midfield.

Once we get the initial Europa games out the way, our midfield should start to settle. Can’t wait!

29 Dannyo // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:22 PM

Have to say, i’m expecting one more signing. It could be one of the following; Douglas, Remy, Carroll, Pieters, Debuchy…. Or some youngster we’ve either scouted or had on trial.

30 davybtoon // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:23 PM

i think douglas will defo come in and someone else

31 Dannyo // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:27 PM

@Spuggy
Agree with u there, he’s more of a playmaker than Tiote imo, think he’ll be a type to instantly flick the switch for an attack, Tiote isn’t like that, he breaks the other team down and keeps the ball in the team.

32 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:27 PM

Who’s slating Anita??? I think pieters would finish are window off lovely,yes he’s injured but we signed Ben Arfa with a broken leg and he’s not to back like,

33 t00ntime // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:28 PM

@davy douglas isnt coming, thats already 90% sure

34 chris_g // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:29 PM

Sholadona – I wouldn’t read too much into that twitter comment by Pieters. Basically the fan was asking him “is there any truth to these rumours? – if you don’t answer I’ll assume that the rumours are true.” (Silence is admit it);)! So there was really only one answer that he could give – the fact that he said no doesn’t mean that the rumours aren’t true. It just means that he doesn’t really know what’s the situation is at the moment, just like the rest of us.

35 JP...from The Rock // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:33 PM

Tiote’s biggest problem is his passing. Last season he kept giving the ball away after winning it. If he cuts that out of his game then he will be immense every time. I don’t really care if he doesn’t score as much as he can he can always pass the ball to Cabaye or Benny and let them score. He has to improve on his passing though. This is why I think Pardew has brought Anita along to help that part of the team, ball retention. We need to keep hold of it and not give it away needlessly. It’s obvious from the pre-season games and yesterdays game that we are working on our passing and possession of the ball. Super Pardew is working wonders with our team and making them into serious top 4 contenders, its so exciting to be an NUFC fan right now

36 croftus5678 // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:34 PM

based on what i see of him last night his 1st few touches were not great and he gave the ball away but with a new team and the nerves he must have i think we should really expect that.

but what i did see good in him was a lot of energy good touches allways looking for a pass and he was fast ^^.

did not look like a tiote no were near as aggressive and he does not slide in either and allways block tackles or stays on feet but had better forward play than tiote for sure and spread the play to the wings to relieve some pressure in the middle of the park which was not working for us at the time.

think he will be great once he’s had a few games with his new team mates and learns the speed of the prem.

guti again won us so much though if he could only cross the ball he would be perfect

37 to0n // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:36 PM

Does anyone know what happened to that French lad whom
We gave a trial too in the reserves? I think he scored aswell

38 LewSpi // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:37 PM

After ten on eleven games, if we sign nobody else, what would peoples first team be? More interested in the top of the field than defence in honesty, defence pretty much picks itself..

39 Toon1978 // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:37 PM

See Tiote and Cabaye are linked with the usual suspects again. Why would Chelsea want Tiote ffs?? They have already bought a shed load of players and have cover for Tiote’s position. As for Cabaye, i can see why Man Utd want him but we really need to keep hold of both player to stand a chance of pushing on. If NUFC and other clubs fail to keep hold of their best players because the greedy clubs at the top of the tree want everyone then the gap between the top 4 and the rest will get so big it will be impossible to stand any chance what so ever. Man City are so far ahead it’s ridiculous. Let’s just hope we can keep our elite players because if we do we are in for another great season imo.

40 davybtoon // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:38 PM

thought santon, perch n taylor were brilliant yesterday even simpson when defending goin forward is the part of his game that needs work

41 magpie6699 // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:38 PM

In the distant past we used to reckon that for a good midfield you needed a “cruncher”, a “buzzer” and a “spreader”. I don’t think that’s changed although some players can combine more than one aspect – Cabaye on his day (which was NOT August 18th 2012!) can do spreader and cruncher. We all know which Tiote and Benny are! I think Anita has signs of a bit of all 3 – at least it means he can take on those roles as the situation and line-up dictates. I was pleasantly surprised by his turn of speed and ability on a couple of occasions yesterday.

42 nufclyf // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Im sorry but i think we all need to give some credit to our defence yesterday. yes- i know bale, lennon, defoe etc didnt play anywhere near their best but our defence look solid… particularly in the second half. AND we didnt even have our captain! Brilliant for perchinio and saylors confidence for when someone gets injured

43 nightfa11 // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:40 PM

as for pieters…i do agree we need a defender who can play as CB or fullback…but id prefer mbiwa or sakho!

44 davybtoon // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:41 PM

you hav to think carroll might happen lolerpool dont want him, he dont want to b there n we would hav him back

45 hattambenarfa // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:41 PM

We have a serious problem however. How the hell do we get ba cisse hba tiote cabaye gutti and anita into a starting 11. I guess luckily someone will always be suspended or lacking,match fitness. Our squad is finally building into something great. Give us this depth in defence!

46 Tooooon // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:41 PM

ANITA IS RUBBISH FOOTBALL PLAYER IS IS ABSOLUTE TRASHH!!!

47 ToonDownSouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:43 PM

nufclyf

True – I didn’t really think about it, but their offside goal was basically the only chance they created in the 2nd half. Excluding a long ranger from BAE.

48 Tooooon // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:43 PM

You fools might have well read that instead of interpretating “Anita isn’t physical” as Anita is a useless players. Cant wait for summer holidays to end so all you kiddies are back in school and away from your PCs; and mummy and daddy put restrictions on your “computer time”

49 JP...from The Rock // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:44 PM

Tiote to Chelsea doing the rounds again is a load of bull. I think Pardew and co know exactly what they’re doing and this transfer window I think we’ll be going dutch.

Anita, Douglas and Pieters. We will then have a squad full of French, Dutch and English. A solid foundation in which they are all talented, young, great strong characters and friends. This way if a big offer did come along there is a better chance the player would not want to leave. I would love to see Debuchy and Mbiwa come along also.

50 croftus5678 // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:45 PM

————–krul—————
ferg–saylor–colo–santon
benny-tiote-cabaye-marv
———-ba—-cisse———-

hate leaving guti and anita out but we have too many good players now ^^

oh and reason i’m leaving simpson out is purely because i think fergie will be a world beater with a few games under his belt

51 Tooooon // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:45 PM

Beattie I dont know what your obsession with “Cock” is, but you seem to bring it up at every opportunity.

52 hattambenarfa // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:47 PM

Croftus you moron you can’t leave guti out

53 ToonDownSouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:48 PM

davy

Is Carroll what we need though? I’m not too fussed about our forward options – after all, we’ve got two of the best CF’s in the league.

If I’m honest I think we’re fine as long as Tav can step up. I have faith that Simpson will really up his game this year, because he’s playing for a new contract.

The only question is LB. I would like Santon to play 35+ games this year, because I think he could develop into a real talent. But a specialist left footed left back would come in handy, even if just for cover.

54 hattambenarfa // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:49 PM

Also on the youngsters, I think those with the most potential are fergie tav abeid bigi and Campbell

55 Toon1978 // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:49 PM

Tooooon

Sorry mate, wish i was back at school but i am currently at work mate. I have followed NUFC for over 30 years and followed them all over Europe mate. You have your opinion on Anita that’s ok. Others have differing opinions then yours. That’s the way it is and my opinion is that Anita had a good debut and he will get better.

56 Tooooon // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:50 PM

Oh Beattie all the players you mentioned there my little friend are attacking players… Anita is a DM; so that just makes your comparison ridiculous and invalid. Ask your History teacher when you’re back in school how to construct a valid argument. Now take your Adderall and take a few moments to calm down.

57 hattambenarfa // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:52 PM

Okay I’m going to put this out there. And before you shoot me down take some time to think. My team for this season in the league

Krul
Tav saylor colo perch
Tiote Anita
Hba cabaye guti
Cisse

With extra time I feel ba will be absolutely immense in Europe and we can use his partnership with shola. Also feel santon better suited to europe

58 GeordieRealist // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:53 PM

I don’t agree that Anita lacked strength. I think he looked classy, and so do these guys…

http://whatculture.com/sport/newcastle-united-7-lessons-from-spurs-victory.php

59 ToonAndy // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:58 PM

This is how you fit them all in… And i like this team…

————————–KRUL———————

SANTON—-SAYLOR—-COLLO—-JONAS

——————TIOTE——ANITA————-

BEN ARFA———CABAYE————–BA

————————–CISSE——————-

Rotate BA and Cabaye… Replace BA with marveaux if he’s under performing in that position…. Simples…

60 LGFUAD21 // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Tooon

Anita is not Tiote mark 2. He is physical and from what I have seen he will easily cope in the premier league. It’s not always aesthetics. Im 5’6 but i’m stronger on the ball than guys way bigger than me.

But Anita is not the same player as Tiote. He is the link between Cabaye and Tiote.

If all 3 play together. Tiote will sit deep. Anita will spread the ball around as a playmaker and Cabaye will be the attacking guy.

61 Kazzy // Aug 19, 2012 at 12:59 PM

Love Steven Taylor did anyone see when he prevented the corner looool

62 ToonDownSouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:00 PM

croftus

Surely Fergy would be LB and Santon RB lol..

63 Tooooon // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:02 PM

ToonAndy – I like that team. Doubt Pardew would ever deploy it though, looks too offensive for Pardews liking I should imagine.

64 ToonDownSouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:03 PM

Tooooon

People over here seem to have a weird interpretation of the DM role though.

Anita isn’t there to make tackles and break up play – he’s there to pick the ball up from the defense and Krul, and distribute it. And he’s there to provide Cabaye, Tiote, Ba, Jonas, Hatem etc etc with options when they have the ball.

Just because he plays deep, doesn’t mean he needs to be a destructive player.

65 LewSpi // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:05 PM

ToonAndy

I’ll second that team. Very good team.

66 Tooooon // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:07 PM

ToonDownSouth – I disagree, I think Cabaye is there to pick up the ball from defense and distribute etc. A DM in the mould like Tiote, Makélélé, Busquets are there to break up play and act as a defense for the defenders.

67 Tooooon // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:08 PM

Infact Makélélé is the perfect definition of a DM.

68 Jamiemac // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:08 PM

With the squad we have at the moment my starting XI would be:

4-2-3-1
Krul
Simpson Coloccini Taylor Santon
Tiote Jonas (Anita and Perch as back up)
HBA Ba Cabaye (Marveaux and Sammy as back up)
Cisse (Shola as back up)

I think we desperately need defensive back up as any injury to one of them 4 and I would start worrying.

Would also like another striker but obviously Ba could play as the striker role if Cisse was injured then Marveaux could slot in as one of the CAMs.

Jonas is such a team player and I think the CDM role suits his game therefore I would start him in front of Anita for now but would like to see Anita prove me wrong.

69 Rotonda heights // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:11 PM

Kazzy

I think we might all just have spotted it lol!!

70 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Surely with Pieters injuries of late it should knock a few million of the fee?

71 check the toastie // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Every time Timmy had the ball in his hands yesterday Saylor and Perch offered, that was refreshing, even Tiote dropped to get the ball as well, mostly it was rolled out and Saylor was brave in leading the way in doing this.

Was risky as Spurs pressed high up the pitch and we did give the ball away when pressed, however encouraging in the progression of the side from last year. Even though it was clear a few players were rusty yesterday, with a few tweaks we are going to be a super team this year, what about going the full season unbeaten at home.

Personally would play the team Toon Andy has picked, Just Perfect, Benny and Santon going forward would be worth the ticket money alone. Tiote and Anita might be busy filling gaps mind you. I sense a return of The Entertainers.

72 wreker16 // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:13 PM

Despite all the slating, sly fox Pardew whips out the classic 4-4-2! None of this 4-2-3-1 business, he did us all on that one !!

73 JDdubai // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Reckon Pardew will get a bit of a ban for his push. Cannot put ur hands on the officials, if a player did it he’d get a 3 or 4 match ban at least.

Cabaye played much better in the hole last season, his passing is too good to play him deep picking the ball up, needs to be around the edges of the box to gt the most out of him like France do and how we did last season.

Think Tiote, Anota/Jonas and Cabye as a midfield is good, still think we lack a goalscorer in that lot though. None of them look like they will bomb on into the box late to get the final touch on a cross. We need 1 of the midfield 3 to get some serious goals this season i feel, like lampard/rob lee/sigurdsson/scholes used to.

74 JDdubai // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:19 PM

@wreker16 post 72

Yeah and we were awful playing it too, thats why we shouldnt pick it when we are playing against a top team who play 3 in centre midfield. Should have been behind with 4-4-2, only luck kept us in it.

Wasnt until he swapped it around that we got a hold of the match and played some nice stuff.

75 Nufc-83 // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:23 PM

I actually was not that hopeful yesterday so was buzzing with the end result. Ended up out till 6 in the morning and actually can’t get out of bed now bad times.

76 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:23 PM

Nice to see that the Daily Fail is reporting that both Man Utd and Cheslea are about to come in for both Tiote and Cabaye FFS, you would have thought that there were enough footballing stories around for them to write about and that they could leave the BS along for one weekend at least

77 magpie6699 // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:23 PM

Erik Pieters has obviously already been through the door! Is he going to play for us is the question!

78 t00ntime // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:23 PM

@cupidstunt after reading ur post about
Alex ferguson, i cant believe a word u say anymore…. No matter how much he pays for players he is one of the best managers ever, no manager has ever been so dominant in the premier league and not only that he stopped the rangers/celtic domination in scotland for a few years.

But ur right seen so he paid 25million for rooney, he isnt that good -_-

Man city paid 20million for milner and he is pure sh1t

79 Banjo // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:24 PM

People saying Anita IS and does all these great things are just as bad as the people saying he’s not. For those speaking about premature judgement, I sense hypocrisy

80 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:28 PM

Woah what’s with all the angst today lads? Surely in examining yesterday’s performance we can only be happy?

60% possession against Spurs? Really? I thought they had more of the ball, so that shows that we actually did get a strong foothold in the game in the second half and controlled possession, so that puts some people’s “hoofball” theory out the window

Anita was very solid for the 20mins he was on and I agree that when he gets used to the league he will only get better. We cannot say he will be a star or a flop based on yesterday’s performance so let’s just give the guy time and see how he progresses.

Smile fellas, the perfect tonic for all this madness all summer was 3points and we got it! How can some of you still be moaning!?

81 mondziu // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Since I started my new job, I haven’t really had a chance to join these entertaining discussions on the blog anymore. Thank God for weekends – now to the point.

Primo, Erik Pieters and me share birthday – 7th of August., although I’m a little older. I want to see him in black and white even more now!

Secundo, I think that signing Pieters (assuming he is competent at CB) is a wiser option than Debuchy, although I would absolutely love for us to sign both! To hell with Douglas, just keep Stevie fit, so he can head the ball on the ground every game.

Tertio, Demba Ba has not looked overjoyed yesterday, even though he was the hero of the day. Maybe Hatem spoiled his evening by taking the spot kick, or maybe it was the return to 4-3-3. I feel really sorry for the guy and think Pardieu should use him at LW only for big opposition and rotate the two Dembas as lone strikers in the other games (assuming we go for 4-3-3). Forcing 4-4-2 is not the best idea, as the first half yesterday showed. Do we have enough games to keep those two happy?

Quatro, I may overuse my weekend and be a little drunk already, but I get the impression that media do not treat us seriously enough. I thought we fielded a stronger XI yesterday, managed to win albeit not that easily and all they say is AVB didn’t win on his debut. (To Magpies, for the record.)

I really feel we should get much more attention, as some of my friends are not even aware of Newcastle’s existence (I live in Poland) and we managed to build a really strong team, should be expected to compete with the likes of Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool and Chelsea and deserve more respect. I’m done.

Now off to see Hazard.

82 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Yesterday was a typical opening day game for us, our match fitness is lacking as it was always going to be but the spirit is there for everyone to see

Chelsea 1-0 up

83 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Eden Hazard, great turn and sends Ivanovic in for a goal within 2mins….

84 nufc786 // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:34 PM

great sharpness from hazard………

85 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:35 PM

Hazard taken down for a penalty…this kid is destroying Wigan

86 TorqToon // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:36 PM

Kazzy – that was brilliant mate! Only Steve Taylor would’ve thought to pull that one out! Lol Also earlier in that half, bale had a running battle with Taylor and ended up being muscled off the ball which ran out for a goal kick…what does saylor do??? Makes a choke signal to bale and the crowd!!! What a legend!

87 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:36 PM

Hazzard to tearing Wigan apart

and Fergie say’s he’s not worth the money

88 pbNcl // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:36 PM

I’ve always thought that cabaye has been ready, I’ve been of the opinion that him and Jonas are like 365 ready haha
I wouldn’t be suprised to see cabs in greece, him AND anita?? Could it be so??
And if we do get pieters, then I trust the club’s staff have made the correct decision! We’ve been buying quality for months and months now haha! Fack you league! And fack the big spenders! Hahahahahhaha!

89 davybtoon // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:37 PM

hazard tearing wigan apart lol

90 nufc786 // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:37 PM

looking forward to see hba vs hazard next week…..

91 davybtoon // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:40 PM

not so much that hazard been brilliant but more that rami looks crap

92 nick_9 // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:40 PM

My Prem starting eleven would be the same eleven as yesterday but with colo in for Perch and maybe alternate jonas and marveaux on the left to keep the opponents guessing. I still think we need a rb, cb and a st but looking at the squad i guess if ba or cisse get injured we could either bring Anita in and revert to a 4:5:1, bring marveaux in and move arfa to st for a 4:4:2 or bring Anita in and move cabaye to a attacking midfield or St.

Perch looks pretty confident now and i have no qualms with him being 3rd choice in the event of an injury, my only gripe would be perch and willo at the back.

At full back i guess tav could step up if needed or Anita/Jonas could move back their. After 20 minutes yesterday Simmo was already on a booking but still went in for a silly challenge, this got me thinking about the versatility in our squad. Would still be nice to see another 2/3 players come in though. Perhaps a young st and cb and then a first team rb or lb

93 pbNcl // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Hba will pi55 all owa hazard. And our midfield is too dense for him to stray inside with ease. We’ll shut him down and as the game goes on benny’ll start workin himself haha

94 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:41 PM

How Fergie can say that Hazard is over priced at 25 million and then go out and pay 24 million for RVP is beyond me

95 nufc786 // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:43 PM

pbNcl
but no doubt once hazard adapts fully to the prem he will be beast………..

96 cupiddstunt // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:45 PM

Tooooon @ # 10

But that is exactly what have done in post 1 judged him on little more than 20 mins of football.

Are you actually a supporter of this club

97 nick_9 // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:48 PM

i thought hazard was £35 million? It will be interesting to see how many years RVP will play on for and still net goals.

98 Nufc-83 // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:48 PM

What did everyone think of perch yesterday do we still need a cb or was that a one off.

99 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Davybtoon

Can only beat the players in front of you, if HBA was doing the stuff that Hazard was doing against Wigan we’d say he was a world beater.

Have to appreciate class regardless of the jersey they are wearing.

100 nufc786 // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:51 PM

perch was awsome yesterday…..

101 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:53 PM

I thought Perch did well yesterday, he kept it simple, though he was hardly tested tbh, but he did what was needed of him. Our back 4 did well for the most part with only Simpson looking a little weary of Bale but Bale will do that to every full back this season

102 mondziu // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:54 PM

Nufc-83

I feel we still need one. Although Pieters could solve this problem if he is an adept CB, as reported.

Perch is comfortable with the ball and reads the game well, but he is unable to cope with big strikers. Yesterday it was obvious Defoe would start, as he is the only striker on Spurs’ roster, so big striker was never going to be a threat. It’s not going to be the case in the future, though.

103 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:55 PM

nick_9 – didn’t realise he cost 35mil, still think that he’ll prove to be a class signing though

104 davybtoon // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:55 PM

honestly think we will beat chelsea next week

105 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:57 PM

Simmo was a bit short of Bale in the first half but Bale/Lennon couldn’t get the better of him in the second. Santon was caught a few times going forward and out of position and if I had to call someone out of the back 4 it would be him but I’d rather say that they all played pretty well.

106 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:57 PM

ceck handling outside the box and nothing given

107 ~Anita One Bites the Dust~ // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:58 PM

@Nufc-83

Wouldn’t call it a one off… Last season Perch was solid. Even put in a couple MOTM performances, (I believe he had 3 in a row at one point)

Judging from what we have seen off him last season, he definetly has the potential to be a decent CB/CDM/FB,

Easily one of the most improved NUFC player’s in recent years.

108 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:59 PM

Wonder how Terry feels wearing a black kit

109 ~Anita One Bites the Dust~ // Aug 19, 2012 at 1:59 PM

3 in a row on the blog poll*

110 mondziu // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:00 PM

~Anita One Bites the Dust~

Agreed, Perch is a very decent player. Wouldn’t call him a CB though.

111 ~Anita One Bites the Dust~ // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:03 PM

Aye, he isn’t a specialized CB like Taylor or Colo, but he can definetly do a job there.

112 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:04 PM

What’s the crack the day then lads?

113 Nufc-83 // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:05 PM

Perch had his best performances at cdm last Season so for me he has jumped ahead of Williamson in terms of cover but the jury is still out of.

114 Nufc-83 // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:05 PM

Not sure why of was at the end of that post stupid mobile.

115 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:06 PM

It was interesting yesterday listen to TalkSport after the game to hear Alvin Martin being overly critical of our back four which is typical to say the least, but then hearing the Liverpool fans claiming that unless Rodgers spend big money on strikers in the next two weeks they will be involved in a relegation battle

116 pbNcl // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:09 PM

Perchino

117 nick_9 // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:11 PM

I think Perch has raised his game a lot, he looks much more composed and his distribution is good. Definitely 3rd choice CB at worst as things stand, he no longer does those ridiculous star jump headers.

Does anyone think we need to sell before we can buy again? We raised about 5.5 million from selling forster and best and have probably saved a fair bit in wages when you consider Best, Lovenkrands, Smith, Guthrie and all the youngsters wages will have come to 150k a week. Anita cost us 6.6 million which isnt far off what we have received/saved.

118 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:15 PM

don’t think its a case of us having to sell before we buy, I just think that these days we only buy if the deal is right for us, whereas in the past under Sheppard we would just pay what was asked of us, under Ashley we play hard ball with every transfer and if we can;’t get the player for what we are willing to spend on him then we simply walk away from the deal which is frustrating but the right way to go about our business

119 check the toastie // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:15 PM

Perch was great all last year, and played best CB, Liverpool home, West Brom away, Swansea home and numerous other, have no qualms him playing there with Saylor or Collo, however when paired with Willo it does lack a little especially away from home. Still ignorant fans giving the lad no credit for his tremendous year last year, should be RB when Collo is fit.

Both played against Liverpool at home last year however (clean sheet) with Jonas full back, personally feel Douglas coming in pretty much sends Willo out of the club. Debuchy sends Simmo out.

120 Markaccus // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Was on a bus last night, which was full of people comming home from the game. All I could hear through the hubbub of noise was the occasional “perchinho” and ” perch was good today” and “perch has improved a lot”. I watched on tv and also thought he had a very solid game. Not first choice ahead of colo and saylor, but very handy cover it seems. Sign peiters to cover lb and cb, and I think or defence is sorted enough to compete.

121 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:22 PM

Is there anyone here who thinks that regardless of whether or not we bring in a fullback that we should still try and keep hold of Simmo, get him to sign a new contract and help the younger players with his experience.

He has big club experience with Man U and us, he has played in the Premier League as a start for 2 years now and has grown as a player and will continue to develop. Personally I think it would be a shame for him to grow so much as a footballer only to be shown the door when we think we have outgrown him

He has been very loyal and hardworking and I for one, as is the case with Perch, think he should get much more respect for the job he does.

If we sign a new RB then I would be very happy to see him used as a squad player, I don’t think we should just ship him out.

122 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:25 PM

Ruddy – Simpson told Stan Collymore live on TalkSport that he’s not going anywhere, that he’s never once wanted to leave, even so still think we need to try and get Debuchy in as Debuchy and Simpson is far better for our squad than just Simpson

123 ~Anita One Bites the Dust~ // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:26 PM

I’d be more gutted if we lost Perch, then if we lost Willo.

Let’s just put it that way…

124 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:26 PM

http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/120818/exclusive-%E2%80%93-simpson-i%E2%80%99m-staying-newcastle-178980

Simpson interview,take for what you want

125 nick_9 // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:26 PM

I like that we play hard ball but like you say it is frustrating. Its very pleasing to buy the calibre of player we are at the prices we are paying. The Cisse deal was right for us last january and look how that panned out with the dip in form that Ba had. If we can get them both firing we will be laughing.

Just looking at the fixtures for Atromitos and they play their first game of the season late on sunday 26th whereas we play chelsea on the 25th, giving us an extra days rest for the second leg if we want to include some stronger first team players. Only downside is the first leg is on thursday 23rd but i suspect that will be fringe players and youngsters so it shouldn’t impact on the chelsea game much.

126 Markaccus // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:27 PM

I agree, ruddy, if simmo wants to stay, we should keep him. He and perch both improved massively last year, and if collo and saylor are fit, then I think perch and simmo are about equal for the) spot. Good experience, and both players are strong. We need that in the prem. Now, am I supposed to swear at you now and trash your views

127 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:27 PM

check @ 119

Perch not so good at Norwich and I had CB as his worst position. But he did the job fine.
If you’re right and say we don’t sign Douglas or Debuchy then this other player Pards mentioned coming in through the door might be the CF… but then Campbell will have fewer chances and he could be the next Rooney..

128 Nufc-83 // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:28 PM

I am one of Simpsons biggest critics but don’t get me wrong if he is happy to be used as cover that’s fine by me.

129 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:29 PM

JB

I agree that Debuchy would be an upgrade, and I read the article where Simmo had said that he doesn’t want to leave and has never wanted to leave. I think that is Simmo basically saying that if he leaves the club it will because the club has sold him and not because he wants to leave.

He is well aware that the club are looking to upgrade in RB and I think he knows that if we do that he will be moved down to a squad player and he is coming out and saying that he is ok with that. If that is the case then he should sign the new contract so we can all move forward.

But what I don’t like to hear is that people saying that if Debuchy comes in we should just get shot of Simmo. There isn’t a RB in our club who has as much experience as Simmo playing that position.

People say Santon is a RB, for godsake the kid is a right footed LB and nothing else. Perch is a utility player not a naturalised RB. Tav is an unknown quantity and Pards has said his future is at CB anyway so that only leaves Simmo as the next qualified RB if we sign Debuchy or an equivalent RB so we should be seriously looking to keep Simmo.

130 Markaccus // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:30 PM

That ) should be r.b. This phone puts a bracket in when you type r.b without thr dot lol

131 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:30 PM

MArkaccus

I’d like to keep Simmo. If he can improve like Perchinho then he’ll prove his critics wrong.

132 ToonDownSouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:30 PM

This is a late response, but…

If you think Busquets role is just to break up play, then I assume you’ve never actually seen him play…

133 nick_9 // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:32 PM

Ruddy i would keep him but if you consider what Simpson might be worth to another club like southampton or reading (3-6 mill) and what we could probably sign a more complete rb for then it seems appealing him to sell him. At the same time he cost us peanuts and has improved a lot so perhaps he might improve his attacking game more?

The way i see it is at the moment if we are looking to improve the first eleven we can do several things. Improve the calibre of player in each position, bring in competition so they up their game or simply give them time and training to improve. I personally would prefera faster full back who could cross a little bitter whilst not sacrificing the defensive duties but at the same time it has to be the right deal for the club.

134 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:33 PM

TDS

Who claimed that Busi’s role is to just break up play? The man has the meanest first touch, some people don’t like him but I think he is one of the best one touch midfielders in the world!

135 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:34 PM

Ruddy – Couldn’t agree more mate, even if we sign Debuchy we should still try and keep Simpson as if we sell him we are back to square one with only a single right back at the club, if we want to push on and try to get into the top four we need a squad and not simply a starting 11

136 nick_9 // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:37 PM

Ruddy i disagree about Santon, the lad himself said he can play on both flanks and i wouldnt like to say for definite but i think he implied he prefers the right as its more natural. Don’t quote me though, the article was from when he signed if anyone else saw it?

If you look at our squad it is actually very large but full of fringe players, thats why it was pleasing to see more fringe players go out the door this window. We’re going to need most of those players/youngsters now we are in europe but if we remain in europe then we need to gradually increase the quality of fringe player as other teams do.

137 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:37 PM

Nick 9

I think Simmo has worked on his crossing game immensely, in the first half he turned inside and whipped a delightful ball in with his left foot, and I think Ba just headed wide. It was great to see. He put in an excellent cross field ball in the second half to set up Ba’s goal so he has worked on his delivery immensely from a few years ago.

With one year on his contract we wouldn’t get 6mill for him, probably closer to a little over 2mill so he is actually worth a lot more to us than to any other side. Why would we let a player with his experience (and in my mind potential as I think he is improving as a player) go to another club for either 2mill now or for nothing next season? It seems ridiculous.

I don’t understand why he is getting so much flack, much like the stick Shola gets, Perch got last season and Obertan. Maybe I just have a need to defend the underdog but I am sticking by the guy and would be very disappointed if we let him go.

138 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:39 PM

The one thing that I desperately hope continues to happen this season is that the pundits and so-called ‘Footballing Experts’ continue to right us off as they all have Chelsea, Spurs, Everton and Liverpool finishing above us, just like they all had us down for a relegation battle last season. There’s nothing better in life than proving these Muppet’s wrong

139 Markaccus // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:41 PM

Mfh, I come from a rugby backfround, and therefore have a high appreciation for cover-players (which simmo would be if we sign a fb) and especially utility players (perchinho) In english rugby the ultimate example was mike catt (fly half, centre, full back) all key positions, all of which he did very well, brilliantly at times. This respect has carried into football, and I really rate perchinhos ability now as a cb, cdm and even fb. Likewise, simmo does an excellent job at right back, now as first choice, but later as cove he will be just as useful. These players have become VERY valuable to us. I suppose raylor should be mentioned too as a utility player. Fb, wide mf and cdm.

140 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:41 PM

Nick 9

You could be right about Santon, I was always under the impression he was just a right footed LB but now that you mention it I think I remember an article that was posted during the summer where Santon was interviewed in Italy and he said that Pardew was going to use him more on the right this season but that could just have been something lost in translation perhaps.

We have shifted a lot of players who were nowhere near the first team this season and in my mind the 4 players we have brought in are a lot closer to the first team than those we have let go. We are still a bit short up front but I think we will sign an attacking player before the end of the window

141 lukes26 // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:42 PM

I thought all of Newcastle’s talk of signing Douglas was utter crap… (hilariously) starting with Pardew saying that he wanted to sign a CB who could score 8 goals.

Douglas is like a slow Ameobi with the destructive personality of Barton. People who continue to say we should sign him, prove their ignorance with the statement.

Perch and Saylor were AMAZING yesterday. Saylor proved he is back to match fit…for now. Newcastle’s defensive awareness is nothing short of brilliant.

Ba winning balls at Newcastle’s corner flag, Simpson shutting down Bale, Obertan sprinting40 meters to block a cross are just as impressive highlights as Ba’s goal.

142 An-itaworldbeater // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:42 PM

Thought Ba had more to offer all round than cisse yesterday- maybe down to fitness on cisse’s behalf, so didn’t understand Ba being taken off! Anyway off to a flyer and the good thing is we didn’t have to hit top gear to beat a good team. We will get better in the coming weeks and if we sign a defender- Debuchy, Pieters, Douglas- anybody,we are going to be right up there next May..
P.s anyone see Andy Carroll’s face when Cole came on for scally’s

143 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:42 PM

Just hope that Campbell get’s his chance in the first team this season as he looks to be something special

http://www2.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/Newcastle-hit-six-in-Barclays-U21-premier-league.html?

144 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:44 PM

Lukes26

Seems that you have formed a strong opinion on Douglas, but do you not think that if Pardew and Carr are interested in signing him that must mean that they rate him both as a player and as a person?

His attitude and temperament have been questioned at times but I must admit that I entirely trust Pardew’s and Carr’s judgment when it comes to signings.

145 Markaccus // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:48 PM

Ruddy and luke… I think we could say that carr and pards are willing to gamble on an iffy temperament/ reputation. This gamble paid off with hba, and cabaye had question marks too. I think both of you make good points (imho) so I suppose its down to those in charge.

146 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:51 PM

Markaccus

Pardew does like his “mercurial” players doesn’t he?

147 nick_9 // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:51 PM

Ruddy you are probably right regarding the amount we would receive for Simpson, i forgot he was in his final year. I dont see myself as someone who bashes simpson but i do think if we want to improve then we need constructive criticism. I think Simpson and Jonas need to work on their crossing, I think simpson needs to have a word with usain about sprinting, i think the whole team need to be less static and move more when they do not have the ball. I dont see that as complaining and calling them crap, thats me hoping they can improve in those areas because we all want to see us win or at the least put a shift in.

148 wreker16 // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:53 PM

Ba didn’t have a dip in form last year, he continued to play well he just didn’t score when he was put on the wing.

149 Markaccus // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:54 PM

Mfh, aye, it should be on our team sheet as positions. Left mercurial talent, and right mercurial talent lol

150 lukes26 // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:54 PM

Ruddy

What I’m saying is that Newcastle were NEVER interested in Douglas.

We put a bid in of 10 million for Douglas and De Jong, which Newcastle KNEW would be rejected.

It’s cloak and dagger transfer market shit. It serves two purposes: 1. Makes other teams unsure who our REAL targets are. 2. Goodwill offered to Twente in advertising a transfer target who is in the last year of his contract.

We wanted De Jong. No one else at Twente. Its like how we were initially linked with Vertognen at Ajax & this blog went all crazy for him when he was never going to sign for NUFC because he costs too much. Newcastle only wanted Anita the whole time.

151 check the toastie // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:55 PM

MFH – Perch played CB against Norwich with Simpson against 2 big CF’s, just write that game off. Collocini would have struggled in fact Vidic would struggle to play CB with Simmo, to pick that one game out is mental.

152 Markaccus // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:56 PM

Sorry, that should have said ruddy, not mfh. What the fcuk, phone, predictive posting??

153 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:57 PM

Nick

Everyone is entitled to criticise, they are entitled to ask more from their players and highlight areas where they think the team needs to be improved. Where I get annoyed is that some people take that a level beyond what is acceptable and start attacking our own players calling them crap and basically saying that they are not worthy of wearing the jersey and I don’t think that is on.

Simmo has improved his crossing immensely and I think he is really working on his weaknesses, Jonas is…simply Jonas poor crossing or not I wouldn’t change him for the world

I think we were static because we haven’t dusted off the cobwebs and a lot of our players weren’t playing at 100% so we can expect to improve on that as fitness levels increase.

I don’t think we could fault the effort and attitude of our lads though as even the subs came on and put in a shift, Anita was spraying the ball nicely and making some darting runs, Obertan covered half the pitch just to block a cross and Ba, HBA among others put in a real defensive shift when asked.

This is a solid platform to build upon, don’t expect anything from Chelsea but a committed performance, anything more than that is a bonus.

154 geordiemacc // Aug 19, 2012 at 2:58 PM

I’m s newbie on here. All in all I was made up with three points yesterday. Spurs were set up to go for the jugular and despite the framework. Being rattled a couple of times, our defence coped admirably. Saylor even keeping the ball under control with his head on the deck, now that’s confidence for you. Three points in the bag and against a very strong team whom took for points of us last season? I’ll take that every time. Not emphatic by any means, but the maximum points attainable in a match is three regardless of the amount scored. Howay the lads.

155 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 3:01 PM

Lukes

I have to say that I disagree on that one. Making a bid for a player doesn’t highlight anything to any other club, they have their own scouts to do their research they don’t just wait for Newcastle to make a bid and then do some digging into it.

I do think that Newcastle do employ smokescreens and perhaps that is the case with the Douglas transfer, and Pards did say that 90% of the players we have been linked with are not on their radar.

All I am saying is that in the off chance that Douglas did sign for the club I would trust Pardew’s judgment on it.

156 nick_9 // Aug 19, 2012 at 3:02 PM

Not expecting anything from the chelsea game but the win over spurs has certainly put less pressure on the team having already got 3 points off a team who finished higher last season. I was a wreck the whole game and i think most of the gallowgate was at times, it was a relief to hear the full time whistle. A draw against chelsea would be excellent

157 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 3:04 PM

Nick

Yeah agree with you on that one, I said to myself that after the first two league games I would have been happy with 2pts so the fact that we have 3 already does, as you say, put less pressure on the lads. If we came out of these two games with 4 points that would be excellent.

158 check the toastie // Aug 19, 2012 at 3:06 PM

Ruddy – no i wud not keep Simmo if we signed Debuchy, ridiculous idea, keep somebody rubbish on the wage bill who would then potentially impact on say Tavernier given a chance in the first team, if our first choice got injured. No he shouldnt be in the team now, and peoples continued defence of him because he give 100% is laughable.

Hes not good enough it sticks out a mile in the stadium, no flowning moves are created down our right hand side. Yesterdays aimless punt into the middle was not a good cross, a sunday league player could have done it.

159 lukes26 // Aug 19, 2012 at 3:07 PM

Ruddy, I disagree on the scouting thing. Dennis Wise proves that some real idiots can manage to get into positions of great power at large club.

what is perceived as ‘Reality’ is largely a social construct.

160 Markaccus // Aug 19, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Wow. Just wow. That is all.

161 nick_9 // Aug 19, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Not sure on Douglas myself, heard he has a stonking attitude and remember his alleged agent say bigger and better clubs than us wanted him, if that was the case why hasn’t he signed for them? That being said i trust the club now to make the right choices. If it was down to us fans then we would of had either N’Zogbia or Gervinho here last summer for big money and look how those turned out.

162 Billythefish // Aug 19, 2012 at 3:10 PM

Anyone think Anita is an insurance policy incase either tiote or cabaye go? Cabaye is the more likely but really hope not. When you look at the team we went down with this team is head and shoulders above in ability, we really are building something special.

163 cupiddstunt // Aug 19, 2012 at 3:10 PM

t00ntime @ # 78

Sorry if I offend you but it is true manure i.e. Rudolph regularly paid massive amount for players, offers so high no other clubs could compete on a financial basis, to my mind one of the last was Berbatov who cost manure £30+ million and has spent about £28 mil of that sitting on the bench.

All I have pointed out is Rudolph is not the infallible figure that the media and some on here think he is that includes you by the way, manure’s dominance was built on out spending the opposition in their team building, they were consistently out bidding the competition.

I am not saying he is a bad manager all I am saying is manure i.e. Rudolph have spent huge sums of money on players, in reply to another poster claiming they/he never overspent.

Sorry to burst the bubble and show the red lord as fallible and I will now burst another couple of bubbles,,, the tooth fairy and santa are not real either.

Now you can really cross my off your xmas card list.

164 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 3:10 PM

Check the toastie

And your lack of understanding where Pardew intends to play Tavernier is laughable. He is touted as a future CB, Pardew has come out and said so.

Bale and Lennon got no change of him in the second half and the very fact that Bale had to switch flanks is a testament to how well he played in the second half.

As for your “aimless punt” comment, shake your head man and face facts, you choose to see Simmo in a negative light and any evidence to the contrary pisses you off so you have to reconstruct the facts to suit your point of view. I suppose turning inside on his left foot and whipping in a beauty of a cross in the first half was an aimless punt too?

165 cupiddstunt // Aug 19, 2012 at 3:15 PM

JackButler @ # 87

Careful there do not cast aspersions in the direction of Rudolph or you may well have some posters coming down on you hard for sacrilege.

166 geordiemacc // Aug 19, 2012 at 3:16 PM

Nothing Will boost a teams morale as much as winning start. I fancy us to do the business against chelsea. Cabaye looked off the boil yesterday as did tiote, but having benny in sparkling form, anita with a point to prove and ba nonchalantly curling beauties in we have every chance of a result. Plus I can’t remember Cabaye and cheik having consecutive stinkers. I have not seen much of hark to pass comment but ed rates him so that’s good enough for me.

167 lukes26 // Aug 19, 2012 at 3:16 PM

Billy…

I think starting Anita means that Cabaye plays in a more advanced position. Cabaye seems to actually enjoy defending, but he serves the team best when he’s the playmaker for Ba and Cisse. he reads the game better than any other player on the team.

168 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 3:18 PM

the fact that people would get rid of Simpson if we get Debuchy is simply stupid, we need a SQUAD, we need COVER for injuries and suspensions, people’s hatred of Simpson is simply pathetic

169 Robby Bobson // Aug 19, 2012 at 3:20 PM

Chelsea dont look very solid at all.

We can get something from them if we can stop some individual brilliance.

170 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 3:22 PM

Just to call into question another issue that you mentioned check the toastie.

“People’s defense of him just because he gives 100% is laughable”

Why is that laughable? Do you not want your players give 100% surely that is all you can ask from your players? Jonas isn’t exactly the most technically gifted of players, his crossing is poor, his finishing is next to non existent yet he is a cult hero at the club? Why? Because he gives 100% every game.

I am not saying that Simmo is as good as Jonas because Jonas is one of the best players at the club in terms of effort and commitment, but I will never slate a player that gives us his all, and Simmo always gives his all. If his best isn’t good enough to take us to the next level then fine, but don’t slate a man who gives everything for our club. He’s playing for people like you so give it a rest.

171 Big Pappa Cissé // Aug 19, 2012 at 3:25 PM

I thnk yesterday showed 4-4-2 does not work against 4-5-1. We changed it second half and the performance was much better, also it shows Ba can play slightly out wide and still score

172 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 3:25 PM

I think it’s time that Ed altered the banner and replaced HBA with Simpson and Colo with Perchino

And with that Bid you All a good day

173 geordiemacc // Aug 19, 2012 at 3:26 PM

My last comment went awol. Oh its ok sylvain has it.

174 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 3:31 PM

Seems like Check the Toastie is just using this blog as a notice board for his anti-Simmo views.

This is a forum for debate, not a pinboard for you to push your negative bullshit.

175 Kyo // Aug 19, 2012 at 3:34 PM

@Big Pappa Cisse

Agreed, however Ba will probably force Pards to play 4-4-2. Sadface!

By the way I thought Anita was excellent.

176 Big Pappa Cissé // Aug 19, 2012 at 3:39 PM

@ Kyo

Yeah Anita impressed me like in the 20 or so minutes he played. He only lost the ball once but looked like a real gem. I for one didn’t realise how quick he was bombing down the line like a winger at one point

177 Super Magpie // Aug 19, 2012 at 3:39 PM

Went to the match yesterday and have to say Saylor, perch and perch were outstanding yesterday. We looked very nervous and edgy in the first half and were lucky to be 0-0 at HT. In the 2nd half we changed formation and played much better. We controlled much of the 2nd half and won in the end.

Yesterday showed 4-4-2 doesn’t suit our team. I hope we play 4-5-1/4-2-3-1 against chelsea

178 ToonDownSouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 3:40 PM

Ruddy

Some people just need a scapegoat for everything in their lives. It makes them feel better abot themselves, hopping on the internet and berating a good lad who loves the club and gives absolutely everything whenever he plays.

I see Brutoon has returned from an extended absense, and has turned his attentions to bashing Jonas now. There’s no point in trying to reason with them.

179 Super Magpie // Aug 19, 2012 at 3:41 PM

Saylor, perch and Ben arfa even*

180 cupiddstunt // Aug 19, 2012 at 3:45 PM

Ruddy @# 162

Welcome to the club that cast pearls before swine.

If Simpson were to miss a match because of some injury and the opposition scored then folks like toastie boy would still blame him for the goal as he was not in position to stop it.

That left foot cross of Simpsons in the first half almost resulted in a headed goal, although toastie boy would see that as Simpsons fault for not being good enough on the cross.

181 geordiemacc // Aug 19, 2012 at 3:50 PM

Why is everyone so down beat about our team. Am I mistaken or did we not beat spuds yesterday.

182 steveno7 // Aug 19, 2012 at 3:57 PM

My opinion aimmo did ok yday. yes positioning was off at times. but then again he set up demba also put a few decent balls in .prevented lennon from scoring. u gotta think exactly what rb back would look great against gareth bale. hes one of the best wingers around . on the whole simmo did well in my eyes.now give the lad a break he loves the club and for him to say he loves the fans after the shit he gets says it all for me.

183 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 3:58 PM

TDS

I catch Brutooon slating Jonas and my word there will be a row of such enormity that I will not be held responsible for what happens, blood shall be spilled. The old adage applies that you cannot reason someone out of a situation that they did not reason themselves into. So sense and reason shall go out the window and blood and fury shall take its place! haha

Cupid

Yeah fella I have grown all too accustomed to this dark art and it has never sat easy with me and I will continue this crusade in defense of our own because I believe in our players, every last one of them, from the technically superb Hatem Ben Arfa to the immensely loyal Shola Ameobi right through to the exciting young talents of Remi Streete and JJ Hooper.

We are Newcastle UNITED, let’s get behind the lads and stop this berating of our own

184 pardews plan B // Aug 19, 2012 at 3:59 PM

Think check would rather have a more gifted player who cba half the time than simmo who gives 100% every time.
Btw did we win yesterday against a rival team for top6?
You wouldn’t think so the way some go on (not at check)

185 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:00 PM

Steveno

Said it better than I could, he still loves the club even after that abuse he got off our own “fans” on Twitter. It’s disgusting the treatment he gets at times, he was the starting RB for the club when we got promoted and has been a regular ever since and he still gets it in the neck and comes out and says he loves the fans.

The man is a true pro who gives everything for this club. About time he got the respect he deserves.

186 pardews plan B // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:03 PM

So has marveaux been located? Was he with elvis, buddy holly, shergar and barnetta?

187 pardews plan B // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:07 PM

Simmo would replace quite a few rbs in the league. He’s not necessarily the best technically but gives more effort than almost all of them. Can’t see many rbs he’s not better than outside of the top6 or 7

188 stk85 // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:13 PM

wish we’d forked out the 3 mill and just signed Clyne instead. already looks great in these first 5 mins

189 Nufc-83 // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:17 PM

Why do people use the word hate and abuse when people say simmo is not good enough. Lets face facts he isn’t good enough to play week in week out for a club in the premership with European ambitions but i don’t hate the lad he seems sound and i would go for a pint with him any day of the week.
on another note aguero injured ain’t good for my dream team and southampton look a decent side.why we didn’t go for clyne ill never know.

190 Marty-Toon // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:20 PM

And to think that many on here were saying sell BA,sell BA.
Crazy idiots,just cause he didn’t score while Cisse was with us didn’t mean he was crap all of a sudden.
He was put out of position.
But even though he was out of his fav position yesterday he scored a screamer and worked hard for the team

191 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:24 PM

Nufc-83

You might not hate or abuse the fella but some “fans” actually do hate him, and actually do abuse him so that is why some of us take exception to that kind of treatment.

Saying a player isn’t good enough to take us to the next level is one thing, that is perfectly acceptable, but some people actually attack him and everything he does.

192 eaststandgeordie1982 // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:25 PM

Soton only paid 2m for clyne

193 Ketsbaia9 // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:26 PM

Vertonghen went to watch Arsenal but signed for Spurs. Debuchy is a much better option than Pieters and will excite the crowd.

I’m still waiting for us to sign Douglas, Debuchy and Remy. Hopefully we can get the deals done. If we only choose to go for 2 players, it has to be Debuchy and Remy.

Teams like Everton and Arsenal are spending, so we need to keep up with them.

194 yorkshireToon // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:28 PM

Buzzing with the win yesterday! However the game showed in the first half with 4-4-2 and the second playing the one up top that we play better with the one striker!

Now we know pards said that ba was going to be playing a central role most of the time and it would be horrible playing cisse wide as hes a lethal finisher…

For me pardew has to say to ba we play better football with you wide, you can score goals there as you just did so for the team will you play there..

My final point is that if we play in that rigid 4-4-2 formation against chelsea they will destroy us as we don’t keep the ball at all like that!

195 Nufc-83 // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:30 PM

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a comment on here that leads me to believe somebody actually hates simmo.

196 nufcjohn // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:30 PM

Clyne takes out agauro haha what a belta. John terry limped off to mite miss iur game hope so lol

197 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:30 PM

Kets

We’ve just spent 6.6mill on Anita, and our squad is much better than Everton’s to begin with and they have lost Cahill and Rodwell.

Arsenal have sold RVP and Alex Song and only brought in 3 players. Cazorla looks very good but Giroud and Podolski might need time to gel.

Please think your posts through before just chucking out whatever pops into your head.

198 MUTINYbyLEMONS // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:30 PM

EPIC match yesterday mainly because we won haha. I thought Ba’s goal was amazing and he reminded us all how good a finisher and football player he really is. He put in a good shift in the second half too. I a m chuffed to bits he is staying. We will need him especially when Cisse goes through a rough spell of not scoring, all strikers do. I think our defence did good too. Overall the match was bit sloppy and sluggish, could tell it was the first match of the season.

199 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:31 PM

I actually thought simmo had a really good game yesterday along with perch saylor jonas hba n ba
Actually thought it was our big guns that looked a bit off the pace like cabs tiote n cisse

Marty toon couldnt agree more feel sorry for ba got slated all second half of the season alot of ppl had him as a dead cert to leave, even when he said he was happy here ppl saying iy was only because a big club hadnt come in for him, glad he got his goal and in his interview you could see how much it meant to him

200 Ketsbaia9 // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:31 PM

We need at least 3 new players in until January. In January we need to sign Denswil and Konate plus another attacking midfielder.

201 Shearer1978 // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:32 PM

He was only there as a Guest of Tim Krul

202 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:32 PM

Nufc-83

So check the toastie likening his “aimless punt” into the box for Ba’s goal as “Sunday league” standard makes you think he values him as a player?

And that “people’s defense of him because he gives 100% is laughable” also makes you think that he’d like to go for a pint with him?

Perhaps we have different standards but that leads me to believe that Check the toastie does not like Simmo, not one little bit.

203 MUTINYbyLEMONS // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:32 PM

Also I am not sure what to think of Ben Arfa taking the ball from Ba and taking the penalty himself when Ba has been assigned the no.1 penalty taker by Pardew. I didn’t really like him doing that, don’t want to see more of that. Don’t want anyone else to do it either.

204 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:33 PM

Kets

Sssh the grown ups are talking.

205 MUTINYbyLEMONS // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:34 PM

Obviously I am happy he scored the goal but just imagine what people would have thought if had missed. It was a poorish penalty too, if keeper went the right way he would have saved it. Anyway overall pleased with our performance. Loved watching Ben Arfa playing again, was so confident. Great to be watching proper football again.

206 lukes26 // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:35 PM

Aguero done for the season? Advantage United

207 davybtoon // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:36 PM

Am not that convinced on ba as our pen taker

208 kilcline // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:37 PM

Lets hope Aguero is not too bad, looks like it could be though. Great player to watch.

209 steveno7 // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:37 PM

The penalty yday hba offered ba the ball .and obviosly ba told him to take it

210 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Looked a bad twist for Aguero, hope he hasn’t done his cruciate because if he has then that’s his season done.

211 nufc90 // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:39 PM

http://www.mercato365.com/infos-clubs/rennes/rennes-tottenham-supervise-m-vila-882635.shtml

Our scouts watching Rennes vs Bordeaux

212 MUTINYbyLEMONS // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:39 PM

davybtoon

me neither tbh but I still don’t agree with ben arfa doing it. Could have easily caused a silly argument and might encourage others to do the same. Ba’s pen against Sunderland was the only bad one when he changed his mind halfway through, his penalties against Man U and Stoke were good.

213 nico // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:39 PM

People keep saying on here we need 3 players in but might only get 2. Pardew has said himself we might get 1 in.
So I wouldn’t think we will be getting more than 1 in unless we sell, which is doubtful.
Tavenier I think can go on to be an excellent right full back. Perch did really well yesterday at centre back. Campbell is coming through for centre forward. I’m thinking the Men in Charge are thinking we might not need anyone in as we have them already.
Another player I would have liked is Clyne, he’s looking good for Sothampton. He’s prob just put Aguero out injured for a month with a cruching legal tackle.

214 Ketsbaia9 // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Under 18′s don’t count as grown ups corp.

215 MUTINYbyLEMONS // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Although no doubt that when Ameobi is on the pitch he should always take the penalties

216 Transfer Sage // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:40 PM

Twitter rumours carroll is subject to buds from spurs and villa.

217 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:40 PM

Wow burned by Kets, even though I’m not under 18…

218 Toon-Barmy // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:41 PM

Off topic I know but i’ve just got to say, James Perch was f**king awesome yesterday! I had a horrible feeling when I saw Coloccini wasn’t in the team but i’ve got to say, we didn’t really miss him! Go Go Perchinio! I was as critical of Perch as anybody when he first arrived but he’s made me eat my words, good on him! An absolute model professional. If all our players have as much guts and desire as him we might actually be able to win something!

219 Ketsbaia9 // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:42 PM

You probably say that when you try to buy erotic dramas from your local blockbusters.

220 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:42 PM

If its on twitter then it must be true

221 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Kets do you realise that we are stronger now than we what we were last season?

Yousay we need Debuchy,Douglas AND Remy,but every man and his dog knows that that is never going to happen

222 Transfer Sage // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Twitter is mainly rubbish but just thought I’d share.

Kets

Would you not be happy with gradual progress. Bringing in one or two players a year as well as some good youngsters?

Because no matter what people want that seems to be the plan.

223 Ian Toon // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:45 PM

TADS- Good to see youv’e reflected on your earlier nonsensical babbling post’s- not that you would admit to having done so. We can all just go for the populist view when we’re not getting the wrong end of the stick. You should take note of Beattie 25- when he’s not insulting posters he’s got something worth reading
For others see @4.06 pm @ 12 on ED’S previous post.
If the season could end before it’s only just begun we’d be playing
Champions League.

224 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:45 PM

So is this what it takes to engage you? If that’s the case then I don’t think I actually want to engage in discussion because your trash talk is border line cringe worthy. Erotic dramas from my local blockbuster? Is this the 90s?

So refrain from the insults because they are unbecoming of you Kets, we all know and expect ill informed transfer targets so stick to what you’re good at.

225 nico // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Toon-Barmy
I was there yesterday and I thought Perch was class. Very quick. Think Pardew put him in to deal with Defo

226 Transfer Sage // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:47 PM

I don’t get how remy, Douglas and debuchy would get is champs league.

It might help but only debuchy would be starting out of this players.

If we are wing unrealistic why not say ronaldo and messi would really help us push for the title .

227 Transfer Sage // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:49 PM

Tevez just managed to run in behind nathaniel clyne…..does this mean he is championship standard?

228 MUTINYbyLEMONS // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:49 PM

O just noticed the banner change, Anita looks good on there

229 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:49 PM

Lads you are all wasting your breath, he is preparing his next rubbish insult.

230 Ketsbaia9 // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:50 PM

http://www.caughtoffside.com/2012/08/19/man-united-linked-with-bid-for-newcastle-united-pair-as-sir-alex-ferguson-looks-to-continue-spending-spree/

United could make a £60m double bid for Cabaye and Tiote. With £60m plus our alleged £20m budget, we could sign these players:

Remy – £9m
Aly Cissokho – £6m
Debuchy – £6.5m
Alderewereild – £6.5m
Denswil – £2m
Steven Fletcher – £12m
Yann M’Villa = £15m
Ganso – £15m
Gaston Ramirez – £14m

Would anyone be tempted to do this? That’s what you call strength in depth.

231 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:51 PM

Ian toon
Seriously fella wtf are you about? Is this you throwing a paddy because you accused me of bullying kets and i just said i was asking him a question, which he responded to? Or am i still trying to start an imaginary turf war?

232 kilcline // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:51 PM

Who are we scouting in that French game? Any info would be grateful lads just had some bad news

233 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:52 PM

Ruddy – I still haven’t worked out if Ket’s is constantly on a wind-up of whether he truly is clueless???
But his posts have gone from being mildly amusing to just grating

234 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:52 PM

Steven Fletcher? You clearly are nothing but a troll.

Just shut up Kets, seriously go play with your colouring books or something because some of us actually want to talk about real football not bullcrap football manager rubbish

235 Magpies-till-d3ath // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:53 PM

Kilkline- Gouffran maybe?

236 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:53 PM

Toon barmy
Perch had a good game yesterday at CB and put in some fantastic shifts last season great to know we have players like that to rely on

237 Transfer Sage // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:53 PM

Kets

Paper talk. They will not spend 60 million on tiote and cabaye ever

Also Sunderland had a 14mil bid rejected for fetcher.

And mvilla was reportedly valued at over 20 million.

Would live us to go for gaston Ramirez with his club in financial trouble though.

238 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:54 PM

And there’s my answer, Steven Fletcher, thanks Ket’s I now know that you are clueless

239 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:54 PM

JB

I have firmly made up my mind with that Fletcher rubbish, he’s on the wind up.

240 nico // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:55 PM

TBH I think the way the club is run now is the best since I’ve ever known. Trying to build up our club by getting in good young players and bringing on our own good young ones. Its the way I like it

241 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:55 PM

Kilcline
Could be that brahmi lad we were linked with?

242 Sholadona // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:55 PM

Kets – 9 first team Players in 11 days?

243 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:55 PM

JB

Seems we took the Fletcher thing two different ways! There is no way anyone thinks that Fletcher is good business for 12mill, my ma knows nothing about football and even she knows that!

There is no way Kets could be that thick….

244 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:56 PM

Right much like the billy/bob/ted fiasco has the time come that we all collectively agree not to talk to Kets?

245 Ketsbaia9 // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:57 PM

Why is it never going to happen? We’ve had bids for 3 key players rejected. De Jong, Debuchy and Douglas (all adding up to £22m).

We seriously need investment. We definitely need a right back and a striker. I am quite happy with James Perch playing as a centre half.

246 Toon1978 // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:57 PM

Ketsbaia9

sixty million or not, WE SHOULD NOT SELL CABAYE OR TIOTE. These two are the spine of our team and selling them both would set us back BIG TIME. I would be extremely p1ssed if we sold them both to the twats.

247 lukes26 // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:57 PM

If our scouts are at the Rennes-Bordeaux match, i would think they could only be scouting Erding or Gouffron….Mvila is a nonstarter. Erdinc doesnt want to play in England…so it must be Gouffron?

248 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:58 PM

Ruddy – after the rubbish he posts every day I do believe that he is that thick….

So do we try to educate him? laugh at him? pity him? or simply ignore him?

249 davybtoon // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:58 PM

Well Bordeaux left back n Rennes right back both very good players could b watching them

250 gonufc (up and Hatem) // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:58 PM

Thought Anita looked really promising. If we got Debuchy, then we’d have a serious team there when everyone is match fit.

I don’t normally slate the players and know that Simpson gets more than his fair share HOWEVER, there was a moment yesterday which really annoyed me. Lennon/ Bale went past him and he stood there appealling to the ref for a free kick/ throw in (can’t remember which) and didn’t even attempt to make up for his mistake. I thought it was simply awful.

251 nufc90 // Aug 19, 2012 at 4:59 PM

Not a clue who we could be scouting there, it seems a strange game for so many scouts to be at

252 kilcline // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:00 PM

That would be great Magpies till d3ath

253 Transfer Sage // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:00 PM

Kets

It won’t happen as nobody will pay 60 million for those two.

It’s just too much, only Liverpool would and they haven’t got 60mil to waste again.

And we may have had those bids rejected but that doesn’t mean we will spend 20 million.

We might only be willing to buy 1 or 2 of those players. If the bid is accepte for one we might not have bid for the others.

254 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:00 PM

He can’t be educated, he isn’t funny anymore, doesn’t deserve our pity so that leaves one last option and to just ignore him.

He clearly is either a very VERY committed troll, or has next to no clue about football, or the way our club is run. Combine that with his constant criticism of Willo, Shola and Simmo and you have yourself the worst blogger known to man!

Let’s just shut him out.

255 Magpies-till-d3ath // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:00 PM

http://thespectatorsview.com/2012/08/14/yoan-gouffran/
Don’t know how reliable this is!

256 kilcline // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:01 PM

Thanks guys, hope for another transfer this week to get me through my bad news!

HWTL

257 ~Anita One Bites the Dust~ // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:01 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFwd_EOUEqQ

Great Compilation of Stevie T. IS that Saha in the last photo… If so, thats a very symbolic image. Seeing as how Saha now plays for the Mackems.

258 wreker16 // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:02 PM

Sign Steven fletcher for £12 mil!!?!? Now I know why ketasbaia9 gets soooo much stick on this blog

259 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:02 PM

Kets we could just ask Barcelona to relocate to the North East and solve all our problems for us???

260 Ketsbaia9 // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:03 PM

Yeah, I must admit, I hate Man U. Thought they’d struggle this season but Kagawa was a good signing.

261 Magpies-till-d3ath // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:03 PM

Kilcline- we all know that you’re going to tell us your bad news.

262 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:05 PM

Ian toon
When exactly did i say spurs were “deceptivly defensive”? Or mention defoe? Or even formations?
Ultimate WUM you are lad

263 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:05 PM

Kilcline hope everything’s ok mate

264 Ketsbaia9 // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:06 PM

Simpson shouldn’t be at the club as he is refusing to commit to us.

265 davybtoon // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:07 PM

I’d put good money on that neither tiote or cabaye leave

266 Super Magpie // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:08 PM

It also really annoyed me yesterday when obertan come on. The crowd just groaned when he got the ball and he ran towards the corner with 2 minutes left and the crowd were moaning for him not crossing it. Also Some bloke behind me said Anita was going to be Sh*t when he lost the ball.

It was the same for Simpson as well.

267 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:09 PM

davy – Agree mate, if we sold Carroll for 35million, then can you imagine what Ashley would want for either Tiote or Cabaye, don’t think anyone could afford either of them tbh,

268 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:09 PM

Just to go back over some comments from earlier.

I’ve been watching the Man City Southampton game and I don’t get why people are drooling over Clyne. Aside from that tackle on Aguero he hasn’t done much in the way of impressing. I know he is up against City but I think people have rose tinted glasses when it comes to every other RB….

269 nick_9 // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:09 PM

Has anybody else noticed that the home kit is on sale at £50.00 in the nufc shop but sports direct have it for sale online at £37. Very crafty, i imagine most fans have bought from sports direct in the current climate. Do we receive anything from selling shirts outside of sjp?

270 davybtoon // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:09 PM

Could b watching Kevin theophile-Catherine Rennes right back, or gouffran great player or Benoit tremoulinas left back

271 Transfer Sage // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:09 PM

Simpson has an unusual situation with his contract.

He sees colo getting 60k a week and gets offer 25/30k a week. I can see why he thinks he deserves more if he is part of the same defence.

Also he will probably want assurances that he is going to be the starting right back. You aren’t going to commit to a club if you think you will only be involved in half the games. I admire the lad for wanting regular footy, same as Guthrie

272 nico // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:10 PM

Kets post 230
Thats 9 new players coming in, strength in depth alright, however we only have 25 places so 4 or 5 would not even get in the squad haha

273 Banjo // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:10 PM

Just in case anyone’s interested I have the new home kit for sale. Medium with TIOTE 24 on the back with the new lettering, £45 if anyone’s interested, i’ll post as well for a small charge

274 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:11 PM

Can we all please just ignore Kets?

275 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:11 PM

Lads who’s out in France scouting at the Bordeaux game?

276 davybtoon // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:11 PM

Jack not to mention he will want the cash up front in one payment which puts all clubs off

277 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:12 PM

Y’know what I think I am going to do the sensible thing and leave you chaps to discuss the possible 9 new signings with Kets and see how well you all fare out…

278 davybtoon // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:12 PM

Who could watching brahimi if he comes on

279 Toon1978 // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:13 PM

Spurs are a very good team and we did well to beat them. We have one of the best midfield’s in the EPL and we MUST keep them together at all costs. Having Anita only strengthens us on a huge scale. HBA,Marveaux,Cabaye,Tiote,Anita,Jonas,Vuckic,Gosling, Bigi, Amilfitano,Obertan will be the envy of many an EPL club .

280 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:13 PM

davy – exactly mate, we have this reputation of being a selling club when in fact we’ve really only sold Carroll and anyone would have agreed to that deal, no doubt if you offered Fergie 35 million for Welbeck he’s snap you hand off

281 Ian Toon // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:15 PM

TADS- Move on. You did get the wrong end of the stick. You don’t have firmly held fews ie. depending on which poster is saying what your prepared just to completely change your mind. You just want to be on the perceived winning side. If you were enebriated when you first gave us your invaluable views on the game then fine. You waited to find out what others were saying and moved your position. No harm in reflection but try putting your brain in gear before shooting from the hip. I thought Beattie25 was from the same pea but he has something worthwhile to offer you just have abuse and you try to justify it by taking the wrong end of the stick – as you term it. I asked a fellow fan in the bar what he understood by someone claiming Spurs were deceptively defensive – after laughter he agreed that it was 5 in midfield. We had 60 % of possession but look at the number of Spurs chances. It’s all about opinions .

282 yorkshireToon // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:15 PM

jack butler – both tiote and cabaye would go for less than 35 million, carroll only went for that because he is english and was expected to be the next big thing and also liverpool massively overpaid.

tiote would leave for easily 25 and cabaye similar.

283 yorkshireToon // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:16 PM

also strikers go for more than midfielders..

284 ToonAndy // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:16 PM

If I could sign two players it would be Debuchy and Dzsudzsak… Dzsudzsak would be much more effective on the left side of a front three than both Ba and Remy ..

285 nico // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:17 PM

Toon1978
Agreed.
I like the way we played yesterday in the second half when we changed to 4-2-3-1. Pardew was brave to make the change and put Ba out on the left and it worked because he got his goal. This should be our standard set up. Anita looked good, quick, tricky and sharp

286 eaststandgeordie1982 // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:20 PM

Killer hope everthing is ok big lad

287 Transfer Sage // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:20 PM

Ian

We had 52% possession not 60.

And agree we were less of a goal threat than spurs, think that came from cisse, cabaye and Ben arfa not having a lot of pre season

288 Zebras4Life // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:21 PM

I love Tiote as much as anyone but does anyone see his passing as a liability. He gives away posession frequently. Granted he wins the ball more than most but…thoughts on this?

289 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Yorkshire – Sorry mate but there’s no way that either Tiote or Cabaye would go for less. do you think Ashley is going to see a 29 year old RVP who has1 year left on his contract go for 24 million, or Hazard come in for 35 million, Oscar for a reported 27 million and then sell two of the leagues best midfielders go for less???

290 yorkshireToon // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:22 PM

only just seen that anita is on the banner now, looking good wouldn’t mind a fresh banner ed if your reading with all new pictures though e.g. santons picture is his face morphed on enriques body…

291 Dannyo // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:22 PM

So what’s the deal today lads? Twitter is dead.

292 Transfer Sage // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Anyone think we could play 4-3-1-2

Ben arfa being the 1 and having a free role across the pitch.

You could have a wide attacking threat from full backs.

293 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:24 PM

Ian toon
I you acused me of bullying some1 you got it wrong
As for for all this deceptivly defensive shite your spouting lad the only post i put up yesterday was when demba curled in his screamer buddy boy maybe you wanna stop n check what end of the stick you’ve got hold off

294 Transfer Sage // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:25 PM

Zebras

Agree his passing an dwelling on the ball can be costly.

But I think during his time at the club he has come on so much and I think he has gotten most of that out of his game now. Still the odd one but not much different to any of the lads.

295 mot7 // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:26 PM

kets
realy 2 out 9 in with all there wages you can add a few million on to every one of them transfer fees plus the fact that the selling club will know we have a few quid to spend so bump up the price .which of them do you think would be willing to sit on the bench for long periods. then the young players dont improve because they never get the chace to play so they leave and either drift through the leagues or we buy them back for supid money in 8 years time .if we had stayed up carrol would never have made a regular first team place and would not have been sold for 35 mill so you wouldnt be watching caby and cisse .we need the kids to come throught and learn from the them

296 yorkshireToon // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:27 PM

jackbutler – i’m sorry but at the minute rvp is in a different league to tiote and cabaye he’s the best rated striker in the world at the minute. Also all the players you’ve mention are attackers who are valued higher than dm or the cabaye passer role.

A prime example of this is yaya toure who is probably one of the best dm in the world only cost city 24m

i’d absolutley hate to see one leave ( no way we’ll sell both) but seeing what we’ve done with the carroll money 25mill for tiote i would snap their hands off

297 Zebras4Life // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:27 PM

What a strike by Lambert. I find myself cheering for Southampton. Would like them to finally stay up.

298 Fostino // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:28 PM

what happened marv yesterday.

299 Rossy G // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:29 PM

ANYONE NOTICED REMY IS NOT PLAYING FOR MARSEILLE…….SPUDS OR TOON?

300 yorkshireToon // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:29 PM

On a side note could anyone tell me where is the cheapest placed to get the limited edition shirt this season? can’t afford to pay 70 odd quid from the club shop!

301 seantoon // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:29 PM

Gutted I started with Cisse and Van Persie up front in my dreamteam this week. Lamberts on the bench!

302 davybtoon // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:29 PM

Dannyo nowt apparently we have scouts at Rennes v Bordeaux game

303 elpaso_geordie // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Alex Ferguson admitted manure will sign one more player IF that one player becomes available……
No doubt in my mind that the one is either Cabaye or Tiote like ( Cabaye is my bet )
Its gonna be uncomfortable on transfer deadline day boys !!!!!

304 mattnufc // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:31 PM

I don’t think Tiote gives it away that much it is just the fact if you do so as a DM, then it is much more dangerous than if another midfielder or striker does so.

305 davybtoon // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:31 PM

Remy left out defo us or spurs like

306 Rossy G // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:32 PM

United only want Baines

307 yorkshireToon // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:32 PM

2-1 southampton my god!!!

308 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:32 PM

city 1-2 down

309 Novocastrian66 // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:33 PM

I think Tiote is class, agree that his distribution is poor at times. Bloody hell. Serves City right as they’ve been playing half paced.

310 davybtoon // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:33 PM

Man utd would hav to pay more for cabaye than they just hav for rvp

311 Zebras4Life // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:34 PM

2-1 Southampton!!! Loving this.

312 Dannyo // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:35 PM

@davy
Oh do we? Who are we supposed to be lookin at?

313 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:36 PM

Can anyone really see the Remy deal happening?

314 Dannyo // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:36 PM

Hoping Southampton takes this.
We’ll have 3 points on City

315 BmoreToonFan // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:36 PM

Man citys only summer signing was at fault for the goal too lol. Excellent

316 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:36 PM

2-2 bugger

317 Dannyo // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:39 PM

@JB
IF, and that’s a big IF, we can push the price down to £10 mill, with his club struggling financially, then yes, it can happen, realistcally.
But DL will have to pull all his tricks from the hat, and pressure them immensely.
And ofc, Remy must want it himself too.

For those saying Remy’s not playing, was he not injured last match?

318 davybtoon // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:39 PM

Jack I could I’ve no doubt that were after another striker aswell as a defender, remy will not b as costly as ppl think reckon as low as 12mill bcoz om money troubles

319 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:40 PM

check

My point about Perch in the Norwich game was that he has clearly improved enormously since then in the CB role and so we should look at him as now able to perform solidly as 3rd choice CB as well as DM / FB.
There are sides with two large CFs and maybe he should not play CB unless he has a tall (ish) strong header of the ball next to him in that situation..

All our utility players are incredibly valuable to the side :- Raylor, Perch, Jonas…

Kets

Back to Panini logic I see …

320 BmoreToonFan // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:41 PM

@JB

I think the remy deal can happen. The fact that we haven’t heard anything else on it lately can only be a good thing. And now with the injury to Shola, surely another ST is now somewhat of a priority

321 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:42 PM

Well I’ve been banging on about Remy for a few years and every time niafron has shot me down, would love to see him come to us, but I’m not getting my hopes up just yet, but I’ll repost this link as God this boy can dance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=druvmWa1454

322 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:45 PM

Cisse, Ba, Remy, HBA, Cabaye…………….Dear God thats almost pornographic

323 GeordieToon89 // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:47 PM

Loic Remy isn’t fully fit thats why he’s not in the squad today

324 Dannyo // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:47 PM

@JB
Lol, it’s high class pornography in that case
I expect one more signing tbh, but i have no clue wether it’ll be a CB, striker or FB. Personally, i’d go for the striker.

325 yorkshireToon // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:47 PM

I think perch will only be a viable 3rd choice if collocini is injured because as we saw yesterday, taylor can win all the headers. However we would lack that physcial presence with only perch and collocini

326 davybtoon // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:48 PM

Jack I do believe we will sign a striker, cb n full back b4 the window shuts but don’t know who

But am guessing debuchy, Douglas n Carroll though I would prefer remy

That would only about 30mil spent on Anita, Carroll, Douglas n debuchy then take away the 5mil we’ve already brought in from best n Forster n then sell Simpson ya only looking at around 21mill spent n we were rumoured to have 20mil for transfers

327 Dannyo // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:49 PM

PhysioRoom.com Ltd ?@physioroom
we stand corrected #Augero sustained what looks like a serious knee injury, the striker will be assessed to reveal the full extent #ManCity

328 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:53 PM

Tbh i think we are desperate for defensive cover, a striker would be nice but defenders are essential if we are sustain/improve on last season

329 Dannyo // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:53 PM

@davy
I’ll ask again davy, sorry if i’m nagging, who are we supposed to be lookin at?

330 Tonytoon73 // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:53 PM

Carroll back at the toon. that is not gonna happen. Ffs get it out of your head davy.

331 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Davybtoon, do u really think we will spend that???

332 yorkshireToon // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:55 PM

Looking at the result you’d say southampton have done brilliant but there defence has looked very suspect, i think they will be found out a lot this season

333 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:56 PM

So far we’ve spent around 8.2 million and brought in around 5 million so a net spent of 3, surely there more in the kitty, though how much is anyones guess

334 gorgonzola ( former Pecorino former to gorgonzola) // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:57 PM

whoever said up top about Anita being to weak for PL is a bit of a nutcase…..in all honesty…dude look very calm indeed….cant wait to see more of him…

335 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:57 PM

JB

I hear we’ve kept the 7 shirt free…..do you think that’s for Remy ?

Overhyped video and mega ego by the looks of it. Brown trousers for opposing back fours like

336 Fostino // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:58 PM

perch did well yesterday. he’s really proven himself, credit where its due. i think it was not wise to go with williamson as defore wouldnt cause much treat aerially. i also think the williamson taylor partnership does not work well. they played together during pre season and they were hopeless together.

337 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 5:59 PM

Lad’s, please stop mentioning Remy, I’ll only get my hopes up again

338 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:00 PM

davyb

Reckon we’re still in for Douglas now we’ve got Perchninho as 3rd CB ? The youngsters will be in the side by the end of this season too.

339 Fostino // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:01 PM

i wouldnt write the carrol deal off…hes def there for the taking. if arry was still at spurs, im sure they would have made a sneaky loan bid. im not sure if i would like to see carrol back…..he would be 3rd choice so im not sure he’d like that either

340 Dannyo // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:01 PM

Wanna hear something shocking about Perch??
Check this pic out.
That is pretty flippin fantastic:

pic.twitter.com/GHjVfd4X

341 Hatem's better than Messi // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:02 PM

Debuchy, Douglas & Carroll will do for me …

342 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:03 PM

JB

Reckon most of us, wud prefer Remy to AC… Should be cheaper, but Spuds are more desperate for a new striker than we are….Ba’s stunner shows he’s got his killer instinct back

343 WWYCD // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:03 PM

Any news? New linked players? Shola injury update?

344 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:04 PM

Dannyo

Rocky Perchinho

345 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:05 PM

Apparently scouts sent to France, remy going to sign,I love the info people no on here,what a load of papa

346 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:05 PM

WWYCD

yes mate, we are signing Remy and our games are going to be broadcast with an 18 age rating as its gonna be borderline pornogarphy

347 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:06 PM

darrenfletcher88 ESPN said we had scouts at the Bordeaux v Rennes game

348 Tonytoon73 // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:07 PM

WWYCD Carroll is coming back, debuchy and Douglas, forgot messi as well.

349 lukes26 // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:07 PM

Adam Campbell scored a hattrick in the reserves game. He might be ahead of Vuckic at this point. He has the predatory instincts of a striker, probably not ready physically.

350 WWYCD // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:07 PM

JB
I am guessing ur joking otherwise twatter would be all #NUFC. There been something new in the Remy link like? Wheres the supposed scouts in France coming from aswell?

351 Fostino // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:08 PM

jack butler

aye thats a good point, i think there is another signing to come before sep but i can only see one happening unless we get a sneaky loan deal for carroll as well.

out of remy, debuchy and remy…..i think id go with debuchy. he’s most essential imo.

we’ll prob end up with pieters and move santo to rb

352 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:08 PM

WWYCD

yeah mate I’m joking just couldn’t help myself………sorry

353 WWYCD // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:09 PM

Tony
Christ I have missed a lot today then haha

354 WWYCD // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:11 PM

JB
No worries mate just havent been keeping up to date with todays events at all. Take it the Remy link has reared up again because of comments on the blog rather than news though yeah?

355 pardews plan B // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:12 PM

Well city pulled out their win. Southampton showed why i like them too.
Great game

356 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:13 PM

WWYCD

Yeah mate someone said he’d been left out of the squad for todays game and suddenly 2+2=7, turns out he’s injured.

357 Tonytoon73 // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:14 PM

WWYCD davy has gone, he was entertaining me. All the players he has said in the past i have not seen 1 of them sign.

358 hoppernufc // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:15 PM

When did pardew say our next signing would be a surprise? And what happend to marvaux still havnt heard anything

359 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:18 PM

For what it’s worth I think we will get Debuchy signed up before the window shut and that we’ll try to get Carroll back in on our term’s, i.e. leaving it until the last day when the Bin Dippers will be desperate to get rid of him and will agree to our loan terms

360 WWYCD // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:18 PM

JB
Well not that am in tha kna or out but neither Pieters or Debuchy have played for their clubs recently blatently signing them…pretty sure that Douglas who played for Twente was a fake as well spied all three meeting up with Barnetta at a travel lodge the other day

Tony
Haha u been arguing with davy I take it? Try reading Kets lists…after list after list of players we MUST sign or face relegation, bankruptcy and riots

361 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:19 PM

luke26

A 17 year old predator would be great for 30 mins a game though, till he bulks up a bit..

362 Ketsbaia9 // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:19 PM

Perch wasn’t at fault against Norwich, it was Simpson. He is too small to field at centre-back. Same with Tavernier. Sell Simpson and let Tavernier go to Blackburn on loan.

363 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Kets

Has Simmo poached yer girlfriend or something you really hate him. ?

364 valle // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:21 PM

Transfer Sage… Thx for the answer yesterday, i had gone off at that point though… I heard someone on another site mention Iker Muniain, far fetched i guess but strange things have happened before in football, like QPR getting Hoilett for instance Anyway i would actually be satisfied with our summer as it is, so everything from now till sep. 1st is a bonus.

365 JackButler // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:22 PM

Kets – It’s bad manner to interrupt when grown up are talking, now go back and play with your Lego there’s a good boy

366 Tonytoon73 // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:24 PM

WWYCD I have not argued with anyone today, just amazed with what davy says. Lol

367 Sgt. Heagerty // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:27 PM

Great start lads great start… We looked a little shaky I’n the first half but with an atmosphere like that who wouldn’t. Sjp was immense yesterday and buzzing like I’ve never heard it. I could feel it all the way over I’n yank land watching on the tele. Hba was A class all to his own. And he did the little things like back tracking and helping simmo… Ba as well backtracked and helped out on d before his brilliant strike. I thought cabaye looked a bit unfit and off the pace but he still bossed I’n the midfield which says alot. Tiote wasnt a 100 percent but he still looked like the raging bull we all know and love. We are gonna get Bette with games lads….

Spuds fans are delirious. Am I the only one who thinks that. These blokes think they are man united….we had more of the ball and were more clinical. Oh ya and we scored 2 and they only scored 1 which was offside. 3 points I’n the bag for the toon, spuds left begging. I honestly think they are I’n for a sobering season which would suit me just fine.

On to Liverpool, here stateside because the bindippers have American owners they have some how managed to get a reality show follow them throughout the season. I don’t understand how or why? They are I’n for a dreadful season I hope but it just goes to show how certain teams are treated like kings for no reason and some are constantly bashed. Anyway 3 nil let’s all laugh at the walletsnatchers… They are getting to the point where I hate them almost as much as the scum….. Almost!!!!

Well hwtl onward and upward… Time to go to Greece and lay a smackdown on some Greeks and seal up our Europa league march…

Great start for the toon howay the lads!!!!

368 davybtoon // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:28 PM

Tony i don’t ever claim we’re signing any player i just say who I would like us to sign

369 WWYCD // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:29 PM

Tony
I dont believe that for a second u love a argument mate haha

370 davybtoon // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:30 PM

N if we as a club have any ambition as a club to try n move up another level than getting players like Douglas, debuchy n remy would take us there

371 Fostino // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:33 PM

team in greece

harper
simmo williamson perch r taylor

roman anita bigi jonas (captain)
obertan
cisse

372 jesperfuglsang // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:34 PM

I really haven’t really kept up with todays events I hope someone can fill me in on the following:

a) what’s the situation regarding Marveaux?

b) are we signing Pieters?

c) is Shola injuried? and for how long?

d) if so, does this mean we are signing a need forward?

e) with Perch playing CB yesterday – which he did great – are signing a new CB?

f) we did win yesterday – fair or not fair and or pretty or not pretty – do you think Pardew will stick to 4-4-2 or do you think in hindsight that Pardew could see that 4-3-3 it should be in the future?

Disclaimer: Yes every game are different and a different approach my be required!

373 check the toastie // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:35 PM

Two Things – I imagine Simpson is a nice lad comes across as one, and cant really fault him for effort either, that is no yardstick to being a good footballer.

I simply question his quality and wonder if he is currently a good fit for our excellent team, he is not IMO, i dont hate anybody, although the new Ruddy is starting to make me question this, i wish Simpson all the best but the silence is deafening in relation to all the PL teams who are rushing to offer him a lucrative contract, they could pick him up for peanuts as well. Nobody fancies him and it should be a matter of time before he’s replaced.

Nothing against the lad personally and every game i attend St James’s, (missed 2 home games last year) i give him a clean slate, most games however he gives his normal stuttering performance, he probably wasnt bad yesterday for him but is still the weakest link by a country mile.

People are all too quick to just get personel, shame folk have to resort to that, its like people are always trying to prove they are the better more loyal supporter, sad really. People pick moments in th egame out to prove Simmo’s ability, it is over the full 90 minutes that the enormity of his averageness is highlighted.

374 check the toastie // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:39 PM

Seriously bad news if Aguerro is injured, could see them come calling for our No.9, more doommongering from your resident negative poster. See this as a real worry though.

However we could get Johnson/Guidetta and say 30 million quid for him, Go and get Remy and carroll with the money and bobs your uncle, more than re-strengthened.

375 GeordieToon89 // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:39 PM

My team for the Greek trip:

—————-Krul
Tavernier-Perch-Williamson-R.Taylor
———–Anita–Jonas(C)
————–Marveaux
Obertan——-Shola——Amalfitiano

Adam Campbell hopefully making an appearance along with Abeid and maybe Vuckic

376 Tonytoon73 // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:41 PM

davy your comment @ 305 it is us or spurs defo signing remy. So is that you wanting a player or is that the player signing. The way i read that is that you are saying he is signing

377 Ketsbaia9 // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:43 PM

I’m only into blokes corp.

378 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:46 PM

Tonytoon73,your a right argumentive twat,give it a break u loser

379 davybtoon // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:46 PM

I’ve never said hes signing but I do think it’s between us n spurs after him, we’ve signed bigger players than remy lately so it’s not impossible

380 check the toastie // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:48 PM

Nice Team GT89, that should see us through, Leave Collo, Saylor, Santon, Cabs, Benny, Cheick, Pappiss and Ba at home to work on their fitness and make sure they are spot on to smash Chelski, would even leave Krul at home and play Harps, even though Harps is getting pretty Slow. Think Elliot is incapable of saving a shot.

381 check the toastie // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:49 PM

davy – dont think we are after Remy, think Pards will want Sammi to get loads of playing time this year, Remy would stunt his growth for me.

382 Tonytoon73 // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:51 PM

F@ck face fletcher done even go there you little prick with a manc name c@nt

383 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:53 PM

Lol,you call my name??? Idiot, u pick faults with everyone’s posts.if its not spelling it’s something else, actually fletcher means a English arrow maker, not a manchester united name, dick

384 Big Pappa Cissé // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:55 PM

Well my dream team could not have got off too a much worse start

Agger sent off
Aguero Crocked
David Silva misses penalty
Cisse failed to score

385 Tonytoon73 // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:55 PM

Fletcher prick i will hound you all the time boy and i will show you who is a loser coz i never lose tit.

386 Batfastard // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:55 PM

Is Greek game on T.V anyone?

387 Ian Toon // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:56 PM

TADS- try looking as well as engaging your brain. You posted on 18th August 2012 – @ 8.43 @ 75 . ED’S full match report . ” Spurs
Were deceptively defensive”. You didn’t seek to explain what you meant. When you screw up try saying ” I got
It wrong”- don’t just keep denying it. You criticise for a hell of a lot less. Ian Toon and goodnight.

388 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:56 PM

Dream team needs a major overhaul if Aguero’s injury is serious lol

389 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:58 PM

That dosent even make sence! And think before u slate people’s names, names have history, dum f@ck!!

390 Tonytoon73 // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:58 PM

I was a cock now i am a dick. God i must be useful.

391 GeordieToon89 // Aug 19, 2012 at 6:59 PM

Davybtoon – who’s bigger name than Remy that we’ve signed recently? no counting in terms of letters are we?

392 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:00 PM

Cock suits you better tony..

393 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:00 PM

Useful??? U are a argumentive idiot with no culture!

394 papattack // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:01 PM

why have we got so many simmo bashers on this blog? he kept bale pretty quiet yesterday and he’s one of the best left wingers in football.

also is anyone else getting sick of the 4-4-2 or 4-3-3 debate?

pardew has already stated that our 4-4-2 is flexible and not rigid yet people seem to complain whenever its used. formations change game to game and during games, playing 4-3-3 every game isnt going to guarantee success.

rant over.

on another note buzzing after bennys performance yesterday, the kids got some mad skills. i think he’s gunna be special this season. fitness permitting.

395 ToonDownSouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:01 PM

Ian Toon

It was me that posted that, not tads.

Wow.

396 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:03 PM

Darren F

Fletcher…also one of the funniest comedy characters ever..

Ignore Tony Toon competely…he is just a WUP…bit like a WUM only worse..

397 Tonytoon73 // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:03 PM

Fletcher are you from newcastle coz i am willing to have a nice meeting with you and talk face to face instead of sitting looking at a screen and no i am not a warrior

398 ToonDownSouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:03 PM

I hope to see an apology to toonarmydownsouth. Seems you owe him one.

Now what issues do you have with me?

399 LewSpi // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:04 PM

The standard of conversation has steadily declined on this blog over the past 4 or 5 months. The quality of the articles has nonetheless remained constant, however I am unsure if it has something to do with the school holidays, but the once interesting and fruitful football debates in the comments section have been replaced by pathetic bickering and name calling. Grow up fellas.

Now, with everyone but Man U and Everton now with 1 game under their belt, anyone care to hazard a guess at the top 8 come game 38?

400 MUTINYbyLEMONS // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:04 PM

Yes first leg on Nova sports (Greece), second leg on itv4

401 IITianToon // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:05 PM

So can anyone tell how many people in total are there on the NUFC Blog Fantasy league.. want to gauge how well I did

402 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:05 PM

Tony wind ya neck in and go searching throw people’s posts looking for spelling mistakes to kick start ya next argument,

403 Dannyo // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:05 PM

Anyone else happy that there’s more players now seeming to want to join us?
Big national players who many playes in the CL for their teams.
Quite chuffed about that, we’re getting to pick targets more easily now.

404 Tonytoon73 // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:06 PM

Cheers Belfast. Ha ha

405 HullMag6 // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:06 PM

Just caught up with motd. carroll must be bought, rodgers should’ve played him earlier than he did only brought him on when he had no choice he isnt wanted. whereas we’ll use him.
ps sign pieters.

406 Sazzer // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:07 PM

I have feeling we might sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

407 Tonytoon73 // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:09 PM

Arse dropper fletcher. Big mouth on his computer but won’t back it up.

408 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:11 PM

That’s me tony,am shaking. Sorry I beg u for forgiveness! Computer?? I pad mate I’ve got culture me.

409 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:12 PM

TDS
I doubt he has any problem with you mate, and im not hilding out for an apology however it does make him look a right prat what with him rattling on about me having the wrong end of the stick!
Aparrantly TDS nothing at all can change over time, not even opinions

So in conclusion
Ian toon take your own advice and engage your brain before you post and trying reading the post properly

410 BelfastMagpie87 // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:12 PM

Heard a few Liverpool fans on the radio looking rid of Rodgers already ffs lol

If they actually give him time,he’ll probably do a decent job for them.

411 Valci // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:15 PM

I’m all for the team improving and such but i hate Remy with a passion. Seems like an arrogant ass to me… might be dead wrong though… he’s just one of those players i dread seeing in our shirt for some reason. Hope we are after someone else.

412 Tonytoon73 // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:18 PM

Fletcher come and see me boy

413 peterrwrightt // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:26 PM

Apparently Aguero is out for 6 months. 2 sets of bad news.
1 – City may pinch Cisse or Ba.
2 – I need a replacement for Aguero on Fantasy team :’(

414 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:28 PM

Tony u sound like a computer predator,lol loser

415 Dannyo // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:28 PM

Oh dear, more roid rages…

416 wreker16 // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:33 PM

Y are fletcher and tony arguing??? Just wondering

417 dmac // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:33 PM

What is with all the keyboard warriors these days?! Its almost as bad as when the blog was flooded with people being negative. We signed a player and beat spurs yesterday we should be celebrating. All the constant roid rants are booring.

418 peterrwrightt // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:33 PM

Dannyo
there’s an argument every day on this i swear.

419 Jail for Ashley // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:36 PM

I waited outside the Strawberry from 14:15 till 17:15 with my Jail for Ashley t shirt on Fletch must have seen me and dropped his ar$e.

420 wreker16 // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:36 PM

Hang on u mean there’s at least 5 arguments a day on this blog! An all girls secondary school would struggle to produce this many fall outs!

421 gonufc (up and Hatem) // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:37 PM

yeah, please take it outside you two (as in, shut up or get lost….)

422 ochytoon // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:38 PM

If you kids don’t knock it off, I will jump out of your screens and smack the Internet badman out of you!

423 peterrwrightt // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:41 PM

a Mr T lesson would shut up all the arguments up.

424 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:41 PM

wreker

Too much virtual testosterone for TT, become a keyboard warrior and WUP

425 Zero // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:43 PM

FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT

sorry thats childish no wait thatd be in keeping with the current line of convo.

any news on Pieters or who our scouts were watching?

426 Ruddy Marveaux-lous // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:45 PM

Would like to see this team for our first leg -

____________Harper____________
Raylor__Tavernier_Willo__Ferguson
_________Abeid__Gosling
Obertan________________Marveaux
__________Shola_Campbell

Think that could be quite the combo up front. All the indications are Campbell is ready and raring to start getting a few appearances, if AP is still cautious about giving him a starting spot, then I’d like to see an Ameobi double-act start, or perhaps Amalfitano in the hole.

427 Zero // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:47 PM

Amalfitano in the hole feeding Campbell would be intresting to see, i think Bigi might get a run out.

428 wreker16 // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:50 PM

No keyboard warrior here MFH sooooo to get the football talk going, if you can have only 1 of peters, debuchy or Douglas who do you get?

429 mot7 // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:58 PM

would realy like to see a foward signed that is a bit different to ba and cisse someone who could could hold the ball to allow caby and benny time to support him or could take presure off by winning a cheeky freekick like shearer did . i think ba and cisse are great but very instinctive players like andy cole was needs a bit of brains up there aswell to bring the best out of the finishers not easy to find i know but just a thought .failing that some lightning pace wouldnt be so bad either matched with lethal finishing and willing to take aboot 40 grand a week . oh and be under 26 and worth no more than 6 mill and loves rain and has a name that fits nicely into a terrace chant any ideas .

430 Toon1978 // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:58 PM

Some right bloody neggers on here. Man City lose a player so we might lose Cisse or Ba. Lol, we can’t afford to lose any,we only have 3 established strikers for god sake hence the reason we need to sign another not sell another. Spurs fans want HBA at Modric replace….they can go jump in the Thames for me the idiots and Man Utd and Chelsea can also do one as they will not get Cabaye or Tiote. All will be fine i am sure we will have all our best players by the end of this window and maybe another 1 or 2 additions.

431 Jail for Ashley // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:58 PM

Ive always wantrd us to sign Pieters but now we have Anita to cover LB,I’d rather see Simmo bettered,or if I had my way I would have Peters and Debuchy as I think still Santon has a bit more to learn.

432 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 19, 2012 at 7:59 PM

Wreker

Tough one… Debuchy for flair in attack
Douglas for gutsy CB
Pieters for flexibility.

Don’t know exactly hos good each of them is , and we do have a way of getting the best out of players so I’m assuming fairly equal standard of play.

Head says Pieters. CB and FB would allow Santon to move across, give us more opions across the back 4 than the other guys….

Heart says Debuchy though. Good for Cabs morale, exciting as he’d fit the 4-3-3- perfectly with Anita there to cover his forward runs…

433 peterrwrightt // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Wreker16
Douglas. no question about it.

434 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:03 PM

so that’s an honest difference of opinion and I’m not going to slag PeterWright for holding a different view…

435 JDdubai // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:03 PM

Sorry guys the only player who would be dificult to replace in our team is HBA, there arent that many people out there with his ability.

Tiote/Cabaye/Ba, even Cisse to an extent could be replaced as long as we get “crazy” money for them.

Remember when Cole left, we replaced with Ferdinand and then Shearer.

As long as we replace whoever goes with 2 or 3 top players then fair enough, I would accept 30 million for Tiote or Cabaye to be honest.

436 jesperfuglsang // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:04 PM

I still think the most important thing is to get to the group stages in the EL; until then I would play it safe.

I would not make too many changes especially not when it’s an away game.

Disclaimer: Pride comes before a fall

437 ToonDownSouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:06 PM

Ben Arfa to replace Modric?

That makes very little sense. They play in very very different positions and roles.

That’s like replacing Van Persie with Coloccini (;

438 mot7 // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:07 PM

debuchy for me i like players with pace as it can make up for other failings and get you out of trouble but thats just based on the few times i have seen him im not a simmo hater but think debuchy would be a step up and thats what we should be doing always looking to improve

439 Toon1978 // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:09 PM

ToonDownSouth

Not my opinion mate, just what some of the Spuds fans want. They think he will jump at the chance to play in a better team….f000kin mugs they are lol.

440 pardews plan B // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:09 PM

Shola and Campbell might have the Owen and Heskey dynamic.
The big man good at holding up and laying off and the nippy little fella who can finish.

441 wreker16 // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:12 PM

I personally think it depends in whether saylor stays fit or not, I rate him but less so the cover and if he is not injured then we are fine there however, it’s a huge IF. If he is fit then I think it’s gotta be debuchy, also that would help cabs stay.

442 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:14 PM

mot7 @438

We could do with retaining Simmo and signing Debuchy in a 25 player squad.

443 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:16 PM

wreker

If Saylor stays fit for a whole season, mayba an odd game off with a niggle is okay, then we’ll surely ship a few less goals than last season…

444 dmac // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:17 PM

Anyone ever read that football rumours site thats full of tripe? The sunderland page is hilarious someone has posted a rumour aunderland are going to spend 40m+ on players. SMB so deluded

445 Jail for Ashley // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:17 PM

Anybody got a link for match o the day on Saturday,was on a train and its not
On I player.

446 wreker16 // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:20 PM

MFA
Agreed, I’m sure we have the best defensive record in the league untill he got injured in a 3-0 loss to Chelsea or something like that,

447 ToonDownSouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:20 PM

Toon1978

Yeah don’t worry, I know you weren’t claiming it haha. They’re such an awful set of fans.

It was so funny when Arsenal finished above them last year, after they spend the entire season taking the piss out of Arsenal.

448 wreker16 // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:21 PM

* MFH

449 jesperfuglsang // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:22 PM

dmac…whenever I need a good laugh I go to the teamtalk rumor page …the bindipper’s fans just crack me up lol

450 mot7 // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:24 PM

debuchy aswell as being a good player he should settle fairly quicky in to the squad and would have friends to help him settle into the area that makes a big difference to how he would perform on the pitch

451 GeordieToon89 // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:25 PM

Jail – Just watch MOTD2 tonight mate be easier ha

452 BOOM BOOM THE 1ST // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:25 PM

i see yet another person saying city may go for Cisse as Aguero replacement well they cant cos u cant play for 3 clubs in 12 mths so f off back to ur mackem site lads

453 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:26 PM

wreker16

A season changing match that one, as Luiz should’ve been sent off too.. Saylor injured as we were chasing the game

454 Jail for Ashley // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:27 PM

Gt89,
Its on to late and and itll only show the goals I wanna see the highlights pretty much missed everything that happened in the Leazes on sat.

455 ToonDownSouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:30 PM

JfA

How did you miss it all mate? Haha

456 Gateshead-Mag // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:31 PM

f****n hell lads chill out, its like an episode of hollyoaks on here tonite

peace and love PEACE AND LOVE!!!!

457 Gateshead-Mag // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:32 PM

lads chill out

its like an episode of hollyoaks on here tonite

peace and love PEACE AND LOVE!!!

458 davis_toons // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:32 PM

Simpson is a good learner. From the day he step into our club, he has been learning and keep improving, he improve so much.

To me, he is the most improve players in terms of his own abilities. Just think of his first few games with us.

He dnt used to dribble. But didn’t anyone notice that he started to bring the ball more forward now. He even cross with his left foot.

We can imrolalo

459 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:32 PM

Why would Cisse go from No1 striker to No3 or 4 ?

460 Gateshead-Mag // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:33 PM

didnt think that had posted oooops

but the message stays the same hahaha

461 wreker16 // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:36 PM

MFH

Ooooh yeeeeah, I remember that one he took someone out last man, tw@t

462 MacToon // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:37 PM

J4A, someone posted this earlier, extended highlights.

http://nufc.nu/video/294-newcastle-highlights.html

463 BOOM BOOM THE 1ST // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:37 PM

CISSE CAN N O T T join city £ clubs in 12 months a no no anything else any 1 wants to know about this he CANT MOVE LADS

464 eaststandgeordie1982 // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:37 PM

Aye he wipped ba out dirty fcker

465 BOOM BOOM THE 1ST // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:38 PM

*3 CLUBS

466 Jail for Ashley // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:39 PM

TDS,
Didn’t miss it but I was sitting quite near the pitch in the Gallowgate so missed the STaylor header and didnt really see there goal clearly.

467 Toontune // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:42 PM

I need some Toon followers
https://twitter.com/AdrianConnolly1

468 eaststandgeordie1982 // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Jfa defoe looked offside to me when he headered it

469 Toon_boy89 // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Well said boom boom

470 GeordieToon89 // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:45 PM

Boom Boom – The actual rule is he cannot play for 3 clubs in 1 footballing season, not a 12 month period

471 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:45 PM

There is no way cisse is gannin’ city! Why do we seem to be the obly fans that speculate more about whos going to leave than whos coming in!!!
Pretty sure some1 said yesterday that because colo wasnt in the starting line up he was worried it meant he was going to united!

Personally now the season has started i seem to forgotten all about signings! Yesterdays result was fantastic and am buzzing about thursdays europa game!

472 Ian Toon // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:46 PM

Transfer Sage- BBC sport show us having 60 % possession. In any event it’s pretty meaningless if your not hurting a side. Just thrilled to win the atmosphere reminded me of a European night at SJP.

473 mot7 // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:46 PM

they can have shola for 30 mill

474 Jail for Ashley // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:47 PM

Cheers Mac.

475 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:49 PM

“Our idea is to pass teams to a standstill so they can no longer come after you. Eventually you wear them down.”

The Brendan Rodgers philosophy…. bore the opposition into zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

476 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:49 PM

JFA
not sure what phone you have but on iphone you can download a free ESPN goals app has about 3 mins worth of highlights not bad and the videos normally up about an hour n a half after the game

477 ToonDownSouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:50 PM

Ian Toon

See post 395.

478 Transfer Sage // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:50 PM

Ian

http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/261565/report

this shows 52% possession

just check bbc as you said and it shows 60%

how can this vary so much?

479 jonobbad // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:52 PM

Cisse can’t go anywhere til January the earliest.

480 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:53 PM

Ian Toon
Aug 19 – 6:56 PM
TADS- try looking as well as engaging your brain. You posted on 18th August 2012 – @ 8.43 @ 75 . ED’S full match report . ” Spurs
Were deceptively defensive”. You didn’t seek to explain what you meant. When you screw up try saying ” I got
It wrong”- don’t just keep denying it. You criticise for a hell of a lot less. Ian Toon and goodnight.

I suggest you have a read through the comments after you posted that little gem

481 Transfer Sage // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:53 PM

Ian

Possession is a bit of a strange stat really

if you have the ball the opposition can’t hurt you

but if you have the ball and do nothing with it then it doesn’t achieve a great deal

482 Ian Toon // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:54 PM

tads-. Still looking to have a turf war. Hope when I am your age I’ll be
more appreciative of young Toon fans. Your just a sad old man.

483 eaststandgeordie1982 // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:54 PM

Mfh

Rodgers will be gone by xmas

484 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:55 PM

Transfer sage
Ah yes used to be known as the swansea Philosophy, now know as the liverpool philsophy

485 mot7 // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:56 PM

cant bloody stand any clubs from london hate middlands clubs infact anyone south of gateshead should not be allowed on any fan sites

486 ToonDownSouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:56 PM

Ian Toon

You appear to be mixing up two different posters. You’ve been abusing toonarmydownsouth, based on a comment I made.

I’d imagine an acceptance that you were in the wrong may be needed – seeing as you seem to have been preaching that.

Secondly, what was your issue with my post?

487 Transfer Sage // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:58 PM

tads

I just think too much is made of possession

Barcelona have 80% possession but spend most of that time in the opposition half and playing in the final third.

Swansea just have possession in their own half and middle third of the pitch.

I like how we try to keep the ball but can go long if we think that pass is the most likely to produce something positive.

488 Nick 69 // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:59 PM

Cisse can go to any club he wants. You can register for 3 clubs, but only play for 2 clubs within 12 months. However the 12month runs parallel with the football season and is from 1st July to 30th June the following year

489 ToonDownSouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 8:59 PM

Sage

It was amusing watching us trying to pass out from the back a lot yesterday. We really didn’t look comfortable yet haha. Spurs probably aren’t the best team to practice that against (;

490 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:01 PM

TADS

Fool 72% possession …. WBA 3 Fool 0
says it all…

491 Transfer Sage // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:02 PM

@tds

no it wasn’t great…but the lads are learning and will be a bit rusty with the first few games

what i thought caused the most problems was that the forwards seemed a bit isolated, mainly in the first half, other than that it was a very good opening game.

492 Transfer Sage // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:02 PM

@mfh

is that from the bbc site (the possession stats)

493 ToonDownSouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:05 PM

Sage

It didn’t help that neither Cabaye nor Tiote looked remotely fit. I would still agree with Pardew’s decision to play them, as they’re very very good players and having them on the pitch will give some of the other lads a lot of confidence.

And no, I wasn’t trying to criticise them – I as happy to see it, because Pardew did say that they’ve been working on keeping the ball better. Us having more possession than Tottenham is a good start – though granted, they were missing Parker & Modric.

494 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:06 PM

Ian toon
Not really a turf war if its with just one person is it? No i was simply seeing if you could take your own advice and practice what you preach apparantly not!
As you said It’s all about opinions even when we win. But some opinions are worth more than others
Well yours are defiantly not worth any more than others you cant even seem to get who your argueing with right!
This all stems from your double standards of the abuse jimmy was recieving, which was acceptable to you, but then accusing me of bully kets for asking him a rational question which he answered
Your a troll of the highest order
Peace out

495 Ian Toon // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:06 PM

Tads- you might drive fellow senior fans off the site but the younger
versions i spoke too at SJP last night think your just a joke. For every fan Ibiza brings on with his humour and welcoming style you drive off
Through your offensive bullying of the older fan. You should just grow up and move on. HWTL.

496 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:07 PM

Mario Balotelli
Edin Dzeko
Sergio Aguero
David Silva
Papiss Cisse

I don’t think so….

497 Transfer Sage // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:08 PM

@tds

oh i didn’t think you were being critical

I agree its better to play tiote and cabs, get them some match fitness before they go to the game at chelsea.

498 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:08 PM

TS

yes… do they overrate the fools ?

499 mot7 // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:09 PM

spurs press the ball high up the pitch so playing the ball from the back should have drawn them up the pitch the prob was when we did play from the back we were outnumberd in midfield so we ended up punting the ball up to the forwards missing out the midfield love tiote but he was the worst culprit fror trying to hit the forwards with every ball he should stick to winning it and giving it to caby and benny

500 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:10 PM

MFH exactly the least dangerous team in the league this season!

Sage
I must admit i love the way we now seem to be able to seamlessly change formation and tactics now without even making a sub if the game is going how we want it, i suppose thats the big advantage in having so many versatile players

501 check the toastie // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:10 PM

Anybody saying Cisse couldnt be transferred is making things up, cause he can, dont think he will, but at least be bothered to get your facts right if you are trying to have an argument with somebody. oh my god, lets make stuff up to back up some abusive post. Gitta say people are getting worse on here.

There would be people in the Car Park every night on here if it was face to face banter. Chill out man or else i will seriously hurt some cnut.

502 Transfer Sage // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:11 PM

@mfh

just me and ian toon quoted possession stats from our game and had different results.

sky gave us 52% possession and bbc gave us 60% so i have no idea which is the accurate one.

503 WWYCD // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:11 PM

Standard fight time I see

504 ToonDownSouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:11 PM

toonarmydownsouth

I’m so confused… Why is he completely ignoring my posts?

Please explain!

505 check the toastie // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:12 PM

If anybody wants a fight me and my gang will meet up, anytime, anyplace, we are some seriously hard old men. A bit fat and unfit but after a few pints we will take anyone on.

506 Transfer Sage // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:14 PM

tads

remember reading an article here where pardew said he sat at a lot of chelsea’s training sessions when mourinho was manager and learnt a lot.

chelsea and mourinho were famous for being able to adapt mid game and having multiple formations instilled within the players.

507 Gateshead-Mag // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:16 PM

chek the toastie

away eeen!!!!

508 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:18 PM

Ian toon
So sticking up for jimmymagpie is bullying now?
Your loosing your grip fella, i argued jimmy’s corner all the way mate, i didnt always agree with him but he was a great contributor to the blog unlike yourself,
Clearly all these fans you talked to are all seeing fonts of knowledge perhaps you could let me know when your having the next “TADS bullied me but were stronger in numbers” meeting, i’ll be sure to send you some cookies and milk for it

like check the toastie said a couple of posts back if your trying to having an arguement get your facts right instead of just making sh1t up

509 jayphoto // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:20 PM

lol this blog is so agressive today! As someone who’s competed in MMA for quite a few years up until last years i’ve been in a fair few scraps, one thing i’ve learnt is you don’t fight a fat geordie who’s had a pint or 2! f*&^&*rs don’t feel pain haha

510 Ian Toon // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:20 PM

ToonDownSouth – I am not abusing anyone . I apologise for confusing your respective names. I am sure your not at all like him.

511 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:20 PM

TDS
Its simple really he doesnt actually now what hes arguing about, hes a troll whos been well and truly found out

512 ToonDownSouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:22 PM

Did anyone watch the Southamton game today?

Clyne looked the real deal to me. I little dodgey at his positioning, and he kept getting caught ball watching, but his tackling, passing and dribbling was very good.

Not to mention the kid’s like a steam train!

513 lewytoon // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:24 PM

does anyone know why marveaux stormed off before the match?????

514 Gateshead-Mag // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:24 PM

jayphoto

so if you seen big micky ash down the bigg market?? any joy??

515 619nufc // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Who would you all play vs Atromitos/CFC?

I’d go for:

vs Atromitos on Thursday:

Alnwick
Anita Perch Williamson Santon
Gosling Abeid
R.Taylor Vuckic Ferguson (if fit)
Cisse

vs CFC
Krul
Tavernier Williamson S.Taylor Santon
Anita Tiote Vuckic
HBA Amalfitano
Cisse

516 Gateshead-Mag // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:25 PM

lewytoon

no1 said he stormed off, they just couldnt find him, the rumour mill is turning!!! hahaha

517 mot7 // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:25 PM

its good that we can change midgame but think we may need a bit more than just keep moving demba over to cover the left flank he is not realy happy doing it and teams will start to take advantage of it but im sure pardew knows that

518 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:25 PM

TDS didnt see the game but saw him alot at palace was really disappointed when we didnt persue are apparant intrest in him hes gonna be a top class player

519 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Sage
When we appointed pards in all fairness i didnt relise just how higher level he seemed to be involved in within the game glad hes proved me and no doubt most the fans wrong

520 jayphoto // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:28 PM

@gateshead – mag – I’m only 12 stone….. I wouldn’t go near Big mike! On mike ashley, not gossip or news, but one of my clients has just met Mike Ashley, said hes a real nice guy, was football mad and really excited about the season, my client said he seemed really passionate about whats going on at newcastle!

521 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:28 PM

TS

interesting point…it still seems to me that we’re a bit slow in changing formation sometimes but hey its a work in progress. I’m sure you’re right and Pards will be able to switch formations to meet whatever threat we face..even part way through a half… yeh, that was Mourinho’s strength..

522 Gateshead-Mag // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:28 PM

619

id go for

harper
tavernier perch williamson ryan taylor
obertan abeid bigi marveux
campbell vukic

even if we draw or lose 1 0 wev got the home leg to fall back on although pre season proved the youngins have got plenty about them

523 ToonDownSouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:29 PM

mot7

I hope you’re not serious @ post 485. After all, I’m sure I don’t have to explain where NUFC would be without millions of fans worldwide.

Gateshead

Hahaha, that’s exactly what I thought. Twitter chinese whispers strikes again!

524 lewytoon // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:30 PM

my dad just text me saying someone in the club said he stormed off because he didnt want to be on the bench so they put amalfitano in instead

525 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:31 PM

Jayphoto
Great to hear to stuff like that about ash!

526 jayphoto // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:31 PM

better Demba Ba was miffed on saturday – took all of 45 minutes till he was booted out back wide again! 4-4-2 works in some games, against Man Utd it was great last year, and stoke, but for ball retaining teams like spurs, arsenal, chelsea, 4-3-3/4-5-1 is the way I think!

527 yorkshireToon // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:33 PM

You can understand why fans can be frustrated with the lack of spending, because with say 15 mill invested we could make the top 4!

no investment will most likely lead to at best 5th again…

No judgement till the window slams shut though!

528 619nufc // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Gateshead

I think it would be good giving Cisse a start vs Atrom, he should get a couple goals, build his confidence up for CFC

529 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:33 PM

WWYCD Nah mate no fighting on here!

530 Gateshead-Mag // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:33 PM

jayphoto

doesnt suprise is mate, im fully faithful in him, i think everything hes done hes done for the good of the club, obviously the name change was unforgivable but hes an uninformed laaandaner, even through the bad i remember when he first came and used to drink with us and that down the bigg market, knew from then he loved the city and the club, its a hard business keepin evry1 happy

531 jayphoto // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:34 PM

same client who told me bout MA is a stoke box holder, good friends with Peter Coates! (this isnt toon news btw) said stoke have an offer on the table with Michael Owen but hes yet to agree, reckons Owens holding out for a move to Everton or Aston Villa!

532 Gateshead-Mag // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:35 PM

619

i think cisses 1 of a few of our players that doesnt need any extra confidence as he knows his ability, id rather keep him fit for chelskie (after all he loves it down there)

533 MacToon // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:35 PM

Does it help to disengage brain before entering this blog nowadays!

Great result yesterday but it’s hard to tell reading some of these comments. First game of the season and some players will be a little rusty but we gained 3 points, I’d have been happy with a point before the game started.

Demba’s goal showed the benefits of playing two up front where the defender didn’t have the cover to help when Ba made the space to shoot.

I don’t want to engage in debate, just wanted to put it our there, I’m aware it’s against blog etiquette (apparantly), it’s my opinion and doubt I’ll change it.

534 Ian Toon // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:35 PM

Transfer Sage- maybe Sepp Blatter will turn to possession stats rather
than the penalty shoot out to decide games. It’s a totally meaningless
Stat as mention in Liverpool game. Lies lies and statistics.

535 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:36 PM

jay

Ha that Mi£ha€l O£€n

536 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:37 PM

Mactoon
Good summary mate!

537 ToonDownSouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:37 PM

yorkshireToon

But we could easily spend £40m and not get top 4… No way is Ashley going to invest a ton of money on the gamble that we might get top 4 – That’s what led to Leeds going bankrupt!

538 WWYCD // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:37 PM

toonarmydownsouth
Think u have been visiting a different blog fella

Rewatching the season review from last season as I needed cheering up and by christ we had some fine goals

Ba, Cisse, Jonas, HBA, Guthrie, Cabaye even Obertan rocked up with a cracking finish…I do love football

539 Gateshead-Mag // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:37 PM

mactoon

i dissengage my brain before every conversation,

beginnining to doubt i ever had 1….

540 WWYCD // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:38 PM

MacToon
What?! 442 is dead man get with it

541 jayphoto // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:39 PM

@619 – If you look over Cisse’s career, hes never gone more than 4 or 5 games without scoring! Never has scoring droughts! I think Cisse is a very confident player naturally, i mean he’d never have tried that chelsea goal if he wasnt (the audacity) Reckon the fact that he tore chelsea a new 1 last time he played at stamford bridge will give him all the confidence he needs!

542 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:39 PM

Mac

Are you wanting 4-4-2 or something like a 4-3-1-2 with Benny in a free role deeper than Ba and Cisse ?

543 darrenfletcher88 // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:40 PM

Ladd there’s predators on this blog like# tony

544 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:40 PM

WWYCD
Maybe!
Gitta admit one if my favourite goals was jonas’s little chip, think it was against blackburn in the league cup?

545 Ian Toon // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:43 PM

MacToon- although I remember Pardew acknowledging that he had made a mistake in being too offensive in the away trouncing at Spurs last season. My personal view is that games are won or lost in midfield but if you have an obvious weakness in your playing side/ formation then a good coach will seek to exploit it. Pardew was brave in his selection but the growing versatility within the side was crucial. I can imagine that Jonas is great between the sticks if push comes to shove.
.

546 WWYCD // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:43 PM

toonarmydownsouth
Haha
Aye real glint in his eye when he popped that one in his one against Wolves at St James is my favourite of his like 30 yard screamer the cheer when he scored was cracking….buggered up my throat that did haha

547 jayphoto // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:44 PM

question for everyone – if we won 1-0 on saturday and you could choose our goal scorer, who would you choose?? I’d absolutely love Obertan to get a bit of glory, score a worldy against a good team, really think he could do with it! Saying that, the romantic in me would love Campbell to net a winner from the bench…..maybe we could save that for the sunderland game/??

548 eaststandgeordie1982 // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:44 PM

Tads that was the fa cup mate after HBA wonder goal, to many good goals to pick from

549 ToonDownSouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:44 PM

Hatem did spend a lot of time yesterday roaming.

He got both of Tottenhams deep lying CM’s booked within the space of a couple of minutes haha.

I thought he was really effective at it, and he did get back and help out more than we’re used to.

550 kt97toonarmy // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:45 PM

i rekon we play like we played yesterday that team with the confidance the team will have bring on the world!

551 WWYCD // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:46 PM

Cisses second against Swans away just wow amazing lob over Vorm as he was falling over bleeding hell I cant wait to see him scoring again haha

552 kt97toonarmy // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:48 PM

jayphoto it could hit off steve harpers backside and go in to give us the winner versus sunderland and we wud be all the more happier with the result right?

553 eaststandgeordie1982 // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:48 PM

All of cisse’s goals had a bit of class his first v villa what a hit v norwich at home outside the foot

554 WWYCD // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:48 PM

jayphoto
Any player? Williamson or Simmo if am honest shut some people up

555 Transfer Sage // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:49 PM

tds

a stat i read from the game was that ben arfa made a tackle every 5.5ish mins…more than any other player

shows he is working harder

556 ToonDownSouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:49 PM

jayphoto

Good shouts on Obertan and Campbell – I can’t better them.

Would be nice to see Willo get his first goal for us at some point mind.

557 Magpie from Lithuania // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:49 PM

Chuck Norris was wrong once… That was when he thought he was wrong.. LOL

Cheik Tiote was wrong once… That was when he thought he made a wrong challenge..

558 WWYCD // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:49 PM

Oh aye Cisse oozes class but he cant score a one on one to save his life haha wonder what his pens are like? Anyone know?

559 Transfer Sage // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:50 PM

@tds

would love a krul goal

560 eaststandgeordie1982 // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:50 PM

Another tiote screamer would take the roof off, i would love santon to get one we need a full back that can score

561 Magpie from Lithuania // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:50 PM

P.s YESSSSS!!!! I AM 557th, how do you like it? LOL

562 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Eaststandgeordie1982
Aye thats the one, i remember thinking at the time if you could combine bennys run with jonas’s finish then you would have hands down goal of the season!

WWYCD
I love it when jonas scores the crowd seems to go that little bit extra mad! Jonas is a geordie!

Jayphoto
Tbf i think ba deserved that goal after playing so well with so little acknowledgement fir tge second half of the season not to mention half the fans seemed to have written him off as a goner in the summer despite how many times he said he loves it here and you could tell in his interview just how much it meant to him

563 Gateshead-Mag // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:52 PM

wwycd

serious??

naaaaa ur kiddin right ?? hahaha

a dunno weather to belly laugh or back away slowly confused

564 eaststandgeordie1982 // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:52 PM

Wwycd

1v1 hes shockin think its when he has to think about it he misses just go off instinct and hit it worked for big al

565 kt97toonarmy // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:52 PM

question for u all

if all the gods put together are all worshiped and tiote is a tank and feared by all known to man who is more powerful?
all gods or tiote?

566 Gateshead-Mag // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:53 PM

magpie from lithuania

jelous!!!!

567 kt97toonarmy // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:54 PM

WWCYD he skied a pen against olympicos so i wudent say class

568 Gateshead-Mag // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:54 PM

kt97

obviously tiote because only budda is the real god and tiote burst him at an arm wrestle

569 WWYCD // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:54 PM

toonarmydownsouth
Aye I agree I reckon everyone just loves Jonas just a very likable chap and works his ar*e off every game #

Gateshead
What am I kidding about? Haha I have said alot tonight

570 yorkshireToon // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:55 PM

toondownsouth – I don’t think we should invest 40m I think a reasonable sum for a club our size after we just finished 5th and have qualified for europe would be at least 20m.

Therefore 3 more signings of the anita form and i think we could push for champions league

571 HullMag6 // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:55 PM

dzeko, adebayor, tevez, ballotelli i. think theyve got cover.

572 kt97toonarmy // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:55 PM

gatehead mag definatly

573 MUTINYbyLEMONS // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:56 PM

Obertan definitely, really want him to do well this season. Maybe Gosling too if he gets some game time.

574 Gateshead-Mag // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:56 PM

wwycd

although iv neva seen him take a penalty id stake my house on him 1 on 1, wether it be by foot or by head his finishing is his greatest ability surely??

575 eaststandgeordie1982 // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:56 PM

Tads benny proper smashed it in at the end like would of took the keepers head off

576 MacToon // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:56 PM

Stop drawing me into a debate, not why I’m here lmao.

Seriously though, I like the way Pardew experiments with formations/tactics. Wasn’t there a game at the end of last season were we couldn’t work out the formation or it was really weird and experimental. Some work better than others and ofcourse the opposition can dictate how you’d set the team up too and if we play home or away.
Having options is definately the way to go imho.

577 ToonDownSouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:57 PM

WWYCD

Come on mate… You know that wouldn’t shut them up (;

578 WWYCD // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:57 PM

eaststand
Tbh if all Cisse does is scores screamers and amazing goals rather than the eeasy 1v1s I wont complain. Ba can mop up the 1v1s

kt97toonarmy
I completely forgot about that very fair point…maybe him and Ba share a pen coach?

579 eaststandgeordie1982 // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:57 PM

Gateshead

He missed a few 1 on 1′s last season

580 ToonDownSouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:59 PM

MacToon

I think it was when Wigan battered us 4-0. He was trying to play 3 at the back, with Santon and Jonas as wing backs. It went well..

Maybe during a 6 game winning streak – during which we’ve only conceded one single goal – isn’t the best time to try and new formation haha.

581 Gateshead-Mag // Aug 19, 2012 at 9:59 PM

eaststand

fair do’s but hes scored a fair few aswell and no 1 can argue with his record last season

582 WWYCD // Aug 19, 2012 at 10:00 PM

Gateshead
Cisse is amazing when working on instinct but give him a real 1v1 chance with space for him to think and, in our colours atleast, I dont recall him scoring from it

583 WWYCD // Aug 19, 2012 at 10:01 PM

TDS
Would for about 2 minutes surely haha

Tbh if Willo scores this season it may be the biggest cheer I give out

584 Gateshead-Mag // Aug 19, 2012 at 10:01 PM

swansea and liverpool come to mind but im sure theres more, haway lads surely its not just me creaming me knickers here???……

585 JAMSHA // Aug 19, 2012 at 10:02 PM

arfaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa scoressssssssss

586 APBWA // Aug 19, 2012 at 10:03 PM

Anyone know what the U21 team that beat Spurs was, and the formation?

587 kt97toonarmy // Aug 19, 2012 at 10:03 PM

jamsa 30 hrs off when we were celebrating this

588 MagpiesFlyHigh // Aug 19, 2012 at 10:03 PM

mac

Anyone reckoning a 4-4-2 is a way to go is gonna get asked some serious questions…..most of us are 4-3-3 converts or variations of…but we know Pards is a horses for courses man.

When Pards said Ba would play centrally we thought he’d him with Cisse in a 4-4-2 or alternate them. Ba did pretty well playing inside left for his goal yesterday so its just down to Pards to get them playing well together now.

589 Gateshead-Mag // Aug 19, 2012 at 10:05 PM

anyways am away up lads, my lass wont pleasusure herse….. hahaha only joking she doesnt get a chance

night all

590 Gateshead-Mag // Aug 19, 2012 at 10:06 PM

shocking spelling of pleasure^^^

591 seantoon // Aug 19, 2012 at 10:07 PM

Would anyone take michel bastos from Lyon? Supposably available for €9mill.

592 Dannyo // Aug 19, 2012 at 10:07 PM

To keep other teams guessing, u have to vary your formation, to keep your team versatile and adaptible, you have to vary your formation, to counter other teams, you have to vary your formation.
We absolutely destroyed teams last season who were one trick ponys. Stoke and Swansea were at the top of that list. How did we do that? Gameplan and formation.

593 Gateshead-Mag // Aug 19, 2012 at 10:07 PM

right am off before the oxford english dictionary implodes

594 WWYCD // Aug 19, 2012 at 10:08 PM

Gatehead
Hey am not taking anything away from Cisse lads cracking but Id take Ba alone with the keeper over Cisse anyday of the week

Have a good un mate

595 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 10:08 PM

WWYCD
If willo scores SJP will go mental!!

596 Dannyo // Aug 19, 2012 at 10:09 PM

@APBWA
Check nufc.co.uk for your answer mate, it’s all there

597 Gateshead-Mag // Aug 19, 2012 at 10:11 PM

wwycd

not a bad option to have really ba or cisse?? better than saha or sessengon only time will tell hahaha

nite pal

598 JAMSHA // Aug 19, 2012 at 10:12 PM

Kt97toonarmy

M gona celebrate till we play our nxt league game against chelsea…;-)

599 WWYCD // Aug 19, 2012 at 10:13 PM

toonarmydownsouth
Willo scores we’re on the pitch?

Gateshead
Haha Saha and Sess vs Ba and Cisse? Nar Saha and Sess vs SHOLA we dont need Ba and Cisse for that match up

600 Nick 69 // Aug 19, 2012 at 10:16 PM

Gateshead-Mag – you would have lost your house a few times last season if you’d staked it on Cisse 1 on 1. You mention Liverpool and Swansea but neither of his goals against those 2 teams were 1 on 1. I dont recall him scoring a single 1 on 1 last season.

601 Big Pappa Cissé // Aug 19, 2012 at 10:19 PM

@ nick 69

His goal against stoke was pretty much a 1v1, he just took it early

602 MacToon // Aug 19, 2012 at 10:19 PM

TDS, sounds about right lol, doesn’t always work but aslong as you learn from your mistakes and Pardew seems to do that.

603 APBWA // Aug 19, 2012 at 10:20 PM

@Dannyo

cheers, other site said bigi played cb!

Hope pardiola integrates some of the development squad into the team against atromitos, with some older heads and minimal first team players.

Krul
Tav Perch Willo R.Taylor
Abeid Bigi Cabaye
Obertan Ameobi Marveaux

Bring Vuckic, Amal and Campbell! on too, only not including Fergie and Sammy cos I think they’re injured

604 toonarmydownsouth // Aug 19, 2012 at 10:23 PM

WWYCD
damn straight !!

605 Nick 69 // Aug 19, 2012 at 10:29 PM

Big Pappa Cissé – would hardly call it a 1on1 ball was going diagonally across the box, defender was a couple of foot away from him. For me a 1 on 1 is a player running towards goal, with nobody in or around the ball/goal but the keeper.

606 NEWEXPATMAGPIE // Aug 20, 2012 at 8:15 AM

Big speculation on Pieters.

Not going to get carried away though but!

607 BrightonMag // Aug 20, 2012 at 9:23 AM

First time post for me. Regarding Anita, I personally thought that for his debut, 48 hours after signing for the club and very little preperation or training with the squad he did very well. There were a few glimpes of him being a cracking player once he settles, I was very happy with him myself.

608 Phil K // Aug 20, 2012 at 9:45 AM

Eric’s got a dodgy injury record though. Prefer Debuchy. Cabaye did’t seem the same player Saturday. Maybe his mate not coming in and Newcastle seeming to look elsewhere being the reason ?

609 Phil K // Aug 20, 2012 at 9:57 AM

>>the bindipper’s fans just crack me up lol<<
Its truly laughable.
They STILL believe it isn't the enormous wages they're offering (a la Carroll) that gets them some places, but desperation to "play for the biggest club in the world" they're not even top 4 in that respect. They are now JUST ANOTHER CLUB and they just live in a fantasy – problem is, the MEDIA think so too, as quite a few are Liverpool fans. (Phil McNulty and so on)

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Is Erik Pieters Next Through The Door At Newcastle?

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