The Mag and Mark Jensen have had a Canal+ interview with Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye translated from the French, and Yohan has revealed that he had an offer to join Tottenham in the summer to replace Luka Modric, who went to Real Madrid, but he turned it down and preferred to stay at Newcastle – good for him – in fact great for him.
Yohan Cabaye - preferred to stay at Newcastle
When Yohan Cabaye first arrived at Newcastle last summer, and it was a huge coup for us to get such a talented player for just €5M, he said he also had offers from Spain, but wanted to play in the Premier League, which he thought was the best league in the world – he’s right there.
This is what Yohan told Canal+:
“For me the Premier League is the best league in the world, you have to work twice as hard and we know about the high tempo in every match. This is what attracted me and I will develop physically.”
And his manager at Lille, Rudi Garcia, thinks that Yohan is now a much better player than he was while at the French club, with his extra conditioning and playing against top sides every weekend – and of course the games are being broadcast live around the world, and seem to be catching on even over here in the US.
This is what Rudi Garcia said:
“A year on Cabaye is stronger, he has reached maturity, he is a complete player, he can do everything and he can play in the midfield of all top teams in the world”
We heard from Newcastle manager Alan Pardew in early September that a number of Newcastle stars had been tempted away by big clubs in August, and it was thought that Yohan Cabaye was one of them, and it seems it was Tottenham who came in for Yohan – but he turned them down.
This is what Yohan had to say about that:
“The offer from Tottenham was to replace Modric.” “If I had wanted to leave I would have; I have not left, I was not meant to leave as I am still here and I hope a lot of good things will come out of it”.
Alan Pardew was then asked if his French International central midfielder could play for a top team, and the answer to that must have been obvious, after Yohan looked one of France’s best players in June during the Euro 2012 Championships in Poland and the Ukraine.
In any case, this is what Alan Pardew said:
“Could he play for a top team?-Yes, do I want him to go elsewhere? – NO”.
Cabaye’s fellow central midfielder at Newcastle, Cheick Tiote, also turned down a move to Chelsea, on the same day last year that Andy Carroll left for Liverpool, so it’s always good to have players on Tyneside who want to play for Newcastle United – very good in fact.
We can mark down Yohan Cabaye now as one of those players, and he will have endeared himself to the hearts of Newcastle fans everywhere, by the decision he made in the summer – to stay on Tyneside.
It’s great to (still) have Yohan Cabaye at Newcastle.
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1 rainrix // Oct 2, 2012 at 11:48 AM
1st
2 rainrix // Oct 2, 2012 at 11:50 AM
*Waits for hate storm*
3 Conaldo (The Wizard) // Oct 2, 2012 at 11:52 AM
Rainrix – yay now someone can share in my 1st post celebration party. Tonight at the Gateshead Hilton, bring booze.
4 Conaldo (The Wizard) // Oct 2, 2012 at 11:53 AM
Hate storm? On this blog? That’s only when the posters get back from school.
5 Brutooon // Oct 2, 2012 at 11:54 AM
apart from cabaye a good player, he is also a good PERSON
6 rainrix // Oct 2, 2012 at 11:54 AM
Conaldo… Sounds good man is ibiza invited, Ya know blog police and all that? Im afraid we might be banish if he doesn’t get an invite
7 blew // Oct 2, 2012 at 11:54 AM
He could have gone to a top club……….are we not a top club? Top fans for sure, a lot more in numbers than Spurs.
8 rainrix // Oct 2, 2012 at 11:56 AM
Ha the last time i got 1st some random part timer came out of nowhere and told me to get a life. Unsurprisingly he didn’t contribute to the rest of the discussion or actually post anything anywhere since.
9 Conaldo (The Wizard) // Oct 2, 2012 at 11:57 AM
Fine rainix.
)
Dear Ibiza
Please please come to mine and rainrix’ celebration party, I appreciated it is a long way from Ibiza to Newcastle, that’s why I met you in the middle, Gateshead (I was never good at geography
Hope to see you there
Ps. Please don’t banish us.
10 ppb // Oct 2, 2012 at 12:01 PM
are yous inviting Indian Magpie?
11 Conaldo (The Wizard) // Oct 2, 2012 at 12:04 PM
Damn it
Dear Indian magpie
Please come to mine and rainrix’ celebration party. I know it’s far to come from India, so the party has been moved to Gateshead.
I hope you can make it, and i also hope you’re alright as nobody has seen you for months.
Tata
12 tequilamag // Oct 2, 2012 at 12:07 PM
Conaldo, your bound to get a few gatecrashers as well.
13 rainrix // Oct 2, 2012 at 12:09 PM
Also i may be late, i’ll have to go score some cocaine and hookers 1st and maybe some diazepam for ibiza seeing as he’s going down the long road to addiction
14 Kyo // Oct 2, 2012 at 12:09 PM
We’re a top club in terms of history and fanbase but league position? Nope. We need to get back into Champions League. Where we belong!
15 Conaldo (The Wizard) // Oct 2, 2012 at 12:10 PM
Righty o, time for some food, then have to do some wor… Damn it Ibiza what’s it called again. Plus some last minute party planning and travel arrangements for our guests.
Will be back on later when all the controversy starts, although realistically ill be back on in 20 mins or so. Can’t stay off this thing.
16 jimmymagpie // Oct 2, 2012 at 12:11 PM
Did Ncle accept an offer from Spurs then, or did he talk to Spurs without Ncle’s knowledge? Could only talk to them officially if Ncle agreed a fee! I’m told that hopefully, Krul, Simpson, and Colo, will be available for Man U, but Saylor is struggling.
17 SuperShearer // Oct 2, 2012 at 12:11 PM
If a top club like Man Utd, Barca or Real come in for him I suspect he’ll be off. Spurs are no bigger than us and Cabaye would have seen an unproven manager in the Prem, in the form of AVB, coming in and known that Pardew was more likely to offer him the kind of football he wanted. Great that he turned them down but it doesn’t mean other clubs aren’t going to come sniffing at some point.
18 Conaldo (The Wizard) // Oct 2, 2012 at 12:12 PM
Tequila – ill give the bouncers a description of Kets. He’ll be in school uniform with a lunch box full of abeid pictures.
Ta ta
19 tequilamag // Oct 2, 2012 at 12:13 PM
Rainrix, the number of people now intending to gatecrash has just gone up. Are you sure you and Conaldo have thought this through. It could end up like a facebook party thrown by a 16 year old.
20 rainrix // Oct 2, 2012 at 12:17 PM
tequila… Im physically repulsed by planning ahead. Although to be fair its not my house being trashed so I’m less bothered, the room rental is in conaldos name anyway
21 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 12:20 PM
I will have to respectfully decline your invitation. That is until the women and drugs are confirmed. Alternative plan, relocate the party to Ibiza? I know the party scene isn’t known to be that good over here, but would save me the trip.
Jimmy…That’s what I was thinking. Be interesting to know how this “offer” went down. Perhaps you know someone who may have some details.
22 jimmymagpie // Oct 2, 2012 at 12:23 PM
Ibiza – No, I don’t mate, I was told that Ncle received 1 or 2 enquiries about certain players, but no offers. Perhaps we’ll find out in the fullness of time!
23 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 12:23 PM
Right then. I am off to the airport (meeting clients, not heading to Newcastle). Catch you all later
24 Conaldo (The Wizard) // Oct 2, 2012 at 12:24 PM
Ibiza – the lame part scene in Ibiza over the party scene in Gateshead? Get outta here.
And can confirm the hookers, drugs aren’t confirmed yet.
Tequila – you are invited you don’t hav to gate crash lol
25 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 12:25 PM
Jimmy…Don’t you run in to Mr or Mrs Cabaye from time to time or perhaps my memory is letting me down (too much exposure to sun etc)? Seem to remember dog walking or something.
I get the feeling with the Ashley regime we may never know full details of much. In 50 years time his secrets will be more talked about than who killed JFK
Until next time
26 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 12:45 PM
Don’t see why I am not invited
it is the picking of the blog team all over again…
…by the way it’s called Rainrix and my and not mine and Rainrix
lol (that’s what you get for not inviting me)
27 rainrix // Oct 2, 2012 at 12:50 PM
Jesper… Whats more easily availble in denmark. Drugs or hoes? Or in fact just bring whatever your country has in abundance
28 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 12:53 PM
Rainrix…it is denmark you are speakinf of
we have plenty of drugs and prostitutes….how are you on alcohol and pork? B-) lol
29 rainrix // Oct 2, 2012 at 12:58 PM
Jesper… I must admit the only place in scandinavia ive been too is finland. Tampere specifically nice place. Although now i know there’s illicit substances in denmark i may have to visit
Also ive been so caught up in booze an females i forgot about food i say load the ferrys with pork and get yourseld down here
30 Nufc-83 // Oct 2, 2012 at 12:59 PM
Good on the lad im guessing spurs would have offered another third at least of what he is on here.
31 Nufc-83 // Oct 2, 2012 at 1:03 PM
Why has most of the conversations on here turned into non football related garbage. Cant you open an msn conversation to spout this tripe.
32 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 1:05 PM
Rainrix…if you ever visit Copenhagen you would want to go to Christiania for drungs, Istegade by the trainstation for your hoes and for alkohol anyplace on Vesterbro
…I’ll load the truck B-)
By the way Finland is nice; I have been to Turku, Helsink and Tempere B-)
33 rainrix // Oct 2, 2012 at 1:10 PM
Jesper… If i do i may need to kidnapp you. I dont think i want to be skulking around dodgy areas of copenhagen by myself
34 rainrix // Oct 2, 2012 at 1:12 PM
83… Stop being humorless, theres nothing saying we cant talk about what we like. And besides its tuesday afternoon, theres not a great deal new to talk about anyway
35 Tsunki // Oct 2, 2012 at 1:29 PM
So despite the waiting no invitation. And to think I was first to congratulate his firstness. Bah! A flash in the pan diva – getting all uppity now he has found fame, leaving us ‘little people’ behind in their wake. I suppose that’s why its called ‘showbusiness’ and not ‘showfriends’
I hope you did the right thing dreamboat, you may have got CL next year ha ha. Cue rioting and cancelling of parties.
36 rainrix // Oct 2, 2012 at 1:35 PM
Tsunki… You try getting first it does horrible things to you
.
Although you were already invited, being part of the positivity clique as it were
37 ppb // Oct 2, 2012 at 1:38 PM
@tsunki. out! now!
38 bro56 // Oct 2, 2012 at 1:50 PM
i wonder if he turned them down before we didnt sign anyone worth taking us higher in the league. I bet he saw all the players we were linked with, inc his bezzie and thought its worth staying here to challenge the top four.
Wonder what he thinks now considering we dont even have a defence
39 STB // Oct 2, 2012 at 1:51 PM
I’m afraid you been led into error by some poor translating. He did not say he turned them down or did not want to go. He said it didn’t happen and if if didn’t happen he thinks that there is a reason.
It didn’t happen I think because Ashley asked for a lot of money and Spurs wouldn’t pay.
The rest of the inetrview made it clear that he sees his future elsewhere at a “top” club and that is what he is striving for. We are a stepping stone in his personal quest.
Ben Arfa I think is in a similar situation, proving himself at a good club to get a dream move top a top 10 European team, which we are not and will not be under Ashley. Top 20 we may make if we can keep players.
French guys seems to have their clique (Ba, Cabaye, Arfa, Abeid, Amalfitano) which is natural but don’t believe they’re here to stay for the love of the club.
They enjoy playing here and playing every week but they are all after progression to the usual suspects (Barca/Madrid/Manchesters/Chelsea/Arsenal/PSG…)
40 bro56 // Oct 2, 2012 at 1:53 PM
any rumors who our new shirts sponsors are?
41 tequilamag // Oct 2, 2012 at 2:04 PM
Nothing to base this on other than timing but Orange, AKA Everything Everywhere have just rebranded as EE so would be a good time for them to take up a big sponsorship deal.
And as you know if you are going to have an E,you may as well have two.
42 Conaldo (The Wizard) // Oct 2, 2012 at 2:08 PM
Tsunki Jesper – of course your both invited.
And now Jesper is grammar police, Ibiza is spelling police and I am still not a blog policeman. Something just be done.
I was going to correct the spelling/ grammar mistake in the first sentence but I’m leaving it in to annoy you
43 Conaldo (The Wizard) // Oct 2, 2012 at 2:11 PM
Just = must
44 cyprus // Oct 2, 2012 at 2:15 PM
Hey Ed,
And, btw, your dementia will set in once you hit a hundred (or right after we win the league, whichever comes first) so don’t you worry.
First time I’ve seen you post in the comments section! Feel free to engage with us dude, as it’s your home
45 Conaldo (The Wizard) // Oct 2, 2012 at 2:21 PM
I can see it now. The EE arena. Aww heck lets throw in some more E’s
The EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE Arena.
46 tequilamag // Oct 2, 2012 at 2:25 PM
We are by far the most loved up fans the world has ever seen, and its all Newcastle.
47 dave 1961 // Oct 2, 2012 at 2:31 PM
how about st Jame’s park’ee
48 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 2:32 PM
Eezer Goode, Eezer Goode
He’s Ebeneezer Goode
Nufc83….I understand your frustration. Daily these morons try and talk about non related football stuff. Drives me up the wall! In all seriousness, generally it’s filler chat, as and when football topic is raised, most will join in, so is there any real harm?
Jesper…Had forgotten about the blog team. What a hurtful day that was
49 tequilamag // Oct 2, 2012 at 2:32 PM
I like it Dave
50 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 2:32 PM
Wizard…we will let that one slide
(don’t worry I wouldn’t have a chance in hell to join the spelling police 
have you seen my spelling lol)
Cyprus…did Ed post? Ask him about Ibiza and my money???
lol
51 chuck // Oct 2, 2012 at 2:37 PM
Another feelgood article, that not only got it wrong, but probably intentionally, c’mon ed get your black and white glasses off and give us a bit of reality here.
52 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 2:39 PM
Ibiza…I still have the scars to prove it…being left out and all that really hurt
…and then comes this party all along and no invite
(it just brought back old feelings) lol
53 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 2:52 PM
Jesper….I was mentioned and then forgotten. Took quite a lot of therapy, but I think i’m finally over it.
Chuck….Do you think Ed is conspiring against someone? If so, who? Realistic fans? Is it possible Ed views things as he writes them?
54 tequilamag // Oct 2, 2012 at 3:11 PM
Ibiza congrats you killed the blog.
Rather than criticizing Chuck may I suggest you try to engage with him on any of the following topics.
Willos turning circle and or costing us CL place.
Pardews tactical ineptitude (references to hoofball always appreciated)
Ashleys lack of ambition.
55 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 3:22 PM
Tequila…Thanks, I have been working long and hard on it and it’s good to see it all pay off.
Did it read as though I was criticising Chuck? I was just trying to find out what he meant? It seems he think Ed’s purposely changes fact to pretty things up, my point is, is it not possible that Ed views things differently?
Some good suggestions though, those topics generally bring out reasoned debate between posters.
56 tequilamag // Oct 2, 2012 at 3:26 PM
To be fair Jesper left a 19 min gap, you just finished it off.
For Chuck, slightly passive agressive but he did seem to just chuck in a whinge and then add nothing so he kinda asked for it.
57 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 3:29 PM
Just need to grammar police myself a bit there. Wont make the amendments, but note there are a few needed
Passive aggressive I can live with. I assume he left the comment with the understanding others may question it, it is a blog after all.
58 tequilamag // Oct 2, 2012 at 3:31 PM
Well he certainly got me thinking but then I saw something shiny and forgot all about it.
59 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 3:32 PM
60 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 3:33 PM
So Tequila…We seem to be the two holding this together. Let’s show ‘em how it’s done
Ermmm…..yeah……
61 Thump // Oct 2, 2012 at 3:35 PM
It seems that all of this discussion regarding EE being our potential new sponsor has clouded your minds to what is obviously the best name: St. JamEE’s Park.
I can live with that.
62 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 3:38 PM
Thump…Something about the mention of e and the brain goes a bit fuzzy. St. JamEE’s Park would work.
Any new news or opinions to bring to the table? Hardly see you on here anymore
63 tequilamag // Oct 2, 2012 at 3:38 PM
Sorry Ibiza got distracted by some tinfoil in kitchen.
Thump thats the kind of blue skies thinking we need around here.
64 Thump // Oct 2, 2012 at 3:44 PM
@Ibiza: Been working mate. Plus the general atmosphere of the blog towards the end of silly season was a bit too much for me to handle so I took a break haha.
Opinions are the same, my good man. Ashley is working to relegate us, Pardew owes Ashley lots of money and has only received such a lengthy contract because he’s been having a bit too much fun in Asper’s and is skint again and Shola Ameobi is the only player with talent in the entire squad.
65 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 3:51 PM
Thump…..Still as reasoned and sensible as ever then, thank God some things never change.
I managed a break recently, a whole whopping 4 days.
66 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 3:52 PM
Right, I am off for a little bit (again). No doubt shall be back on later, you lucky bunch.
67 fray bentos // Oct 2, 2012 at 4:10 PM
General principle is that you will become a better player when playing with better players so imo he would have went to Tottenham given the chance unless he holds some special attachment for our club & city (which is doubtful after one season), so not sure i would believe any of this really.
I think we have to expect atleast one of our top players to be away by the end of the season no matter how well we perfom
68 tarie4 // Oct 2, 2012 at 4:38 PM
Ibizatoon
Funny how jimmy disappeared when U asked him about his wife dog walking with Mrs Cabaye.
Anyway, I am sure what happened is that, spurs contacted his agent and asked if he would be interested, if they make an offer in joining their football club, and what sort of wages they would offer etc.
I knw this is illegal in the world of football, but Comeon we all know what agents are like.
I am sure AP mentioned about it at the end of the window how some agents etc where trying to tempt some of our players to join other clubs.
69 STB // Oct 2, 2012 at 4:40 PM
Give up Fray Bentos,
This used to be a blog where you could exchange intelligently and read some interesting and/or controversial opinions on everything Newcastle…until it was hijacked by a few pathetic posters on an ego trip and with a grudge against one or two specific players.
I do not bother reading the match reports’ threads anymore as the reactions of some are truly laughable.
Shame. It was good while it lasted.
70 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 4:47 PM
Tarie…I have no idea what you mean good sir.
You’re spot on, whilst not legal, we all know people have words via agents etc to test the waters. Shame when this talk gets back to players and deals don’t materialise or whatever. Even if they want to stay, it is unsettling.
STB….Don’t be run off so easy. Get back involved, fight for the blog and your rights! Although, I have started avoiding match and post match comments recently. I’ve been known to ramble some ridiculous things on here, but usually in attempted humour (possibly often failed humour), but as you say, some of it is truly laughable. Surely they cannot mean half of what they say?
71 nufc786 // Oct 2, 2012 at 4:56 PM
since when did ibiza come blog killer?????????
72 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 5:00 PM
Since I became silly enough to post 10-15 minutes after other posters….I’m taking a risk by making this comment. Only for you 786…only for you.
73 Nufc-83 // Oct 2, 2012 at 5:01 PM
Can anyone tell me how long benny has on his contract as i cant be bothered looking lol. I would bet a large amount of money that if benny continues playing like he is and influencing games like he is a big club will come in with a decent enough bid and he will be out of the door very quickly.
74 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 5:06 PM
83…I have no idea and like you, cannot be bothered to research it. I would imagine we will start to hear talk of contract extensions soon enough. Be interesting to see how those go, if players are really unhappy with the clubs ambition this will prove difficult.
Do you feel Benny would want to move on quickly? He seems to really like it at Newcastle, but maybe he’s just well advised on PR? I don’t see him going to one of the big boys in England personally, maybe overseas, but I’m not sure if he would be a guaranteed starter. Queue comments along the lines of “well, he wasn’t a guaranteed starter under Pardew either. If he had been played earlier we could have got…..”
75 tarie4 // Oct 2, 2012 at 5:09 PM
Nufc-83 //
About 3 years left, he signed a 4 and half year deal when we signed him permanently
76 Wandering Geordie // Oct 2, 2012 at 5:17 PM
Good afternoon Lads, For those that may interested. At the weekend I had a a chance to See Ex Newcastle favourite Nobby Solano’s new team here in Peru where he is currently Coach of Club Universitario de Deportes. Making his debut was a fellow Geordie Mark Cook who played for Gateshead and Harrogate.
He was making his debut as the Goalkeeper(No 21) , but alas let in a quick goal which didnt go down well with the crowd.But it was great to see Nobby and Cook. Not so homesick now lol.
77 Wandering Geordie // Oct 2, 2012 at 5:19 PM
Oh the result was 1-0 to Sport Huancayo. Univeritario are currently 5th in the table
78 tarie4 // Oct 2, 2012 at 5:19 PM
Ibizatoon
I think Benny is on record saying that he will only leave Newcastle for a top club, and also only if the manager from that club really wants him (I.e he is not going unless he is a guranteed starter)
79 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 5:24 PM
Tarie…I remember reading/hearing that. Don’t see him leaving anytime soon tbh.
Wandering…Thanks for that. What a player he was for the toon. Hope he does well in management.
80 Wandering Geordie // Oct 2, 2012 at 5:27 PM
@ Ibiza. Thanks.Will keep you updated on team player etc if requested
81 nufc786 // Oct 2, 2012 at 5:27 PM
Newcastle United linked with transfer bid for Manchester United’s Joshua King
Newcastle United linked with transfer bid for Manchester United’s Joshua King
82 nufc786 // Oct 2, 2012 at 5:28 PM
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11667/8133382?
83 nufc786 // Oct 2, 2012 at 5:29 PM
why did tht come up twice……….
84 Nufc-83 // Oct 2, 2012 at 5:29 PM
Benny has got the talent to walk into any team in the world imo. I think if he was with Barca for instance he would have so much freedom and just rip teams to shreds more than he does with us. Teams seem to single him out for us and close him down with 2 or 3 bodies quickly because they know that the majority of our team cannot create anything so can afford to overload on benny. We are missing the cabaye of old badly.
85 nufc786 // Oct 2, 2012 at 5:31 PM
put benny and messi together…………… frightening actually worse than frightening
86 Wandering Geordie // Oct 2, 2012 at 5:33 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I27bA5VURBs
Link for Mark cook before he went to Peru
87 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 5:36 PM
Wandering…Nobby updates would be appreciated
786….Interesting. Queue comments along the lines of “why are we looking at strikers – we need defenders!!!”. Anyone seen King play?
88 nufc786 // Oct 2, 2012 at 5:38 PM
dennis wise scouting anyone?????????
89 nufc786 // Oct 2, 2012 at 5:44 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E64PFFnoWBk
nice bit of skill here
90 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 5:49 PM
786….Don’t say that name. Please
91 beefman13 // Oct 2, 2012 at 5:49 PM
Lads we all have to remember that we are being run as a business and sooner or later players will leave our club for pastures new, obviously there will be an outcry from a lot of supporters but you cant run a football club just buying players.
Its like at arsenal they will get 4/5/6 years out of their top players before they move on with the exeption of Nasri who saw the big pound signs at city.
And as i have mentioned beforethey play the best footie outside of Barca and have won everythin but the champs league and they got to the final of that. a system that does work, we have just got to be prepared if any of our blue chip players go in a season or two. I am.
92 LewSpi // Oct 2, 2012 at 5:54 PM
Good evening gentlemen. Been a while since I’ve posted due to technical errors, which Ed seems to have fixed for me
What’s cracking? Out or nout?
Oh and does anyone know anybody who wants to buy a car?
93 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 5:54 PM
Beefman…..But we’re Newcastle United! I’m on board with what you’re saying, it is part of football, especially the business side of it. I fail to see what Newcastle fans objections are to the Arsenal model. Granted after 5+ years of being close and not winning it may get frustrating, but we’re not even close to that yet.
Every fan wants their club to be best and win things. Would we rather one trophy now and then nothing for another 40 odd years or to re-build and push on for the future with a view to bringing in many trophies?
Once again, I suppose it comes down to what you believe and whether you have time on your side.
94 Tsunki // Oct 2, 2012 at 5:57 PM
nufc786 – you need any help mate, the blog seems to not be responding to your killing power – the force is strong with this one.
beefman – it helps to be healthily realistic about our stars moving on, they always have, always will. The only chance we have of keeping this crew together for a long time is if we get quality players to make us competitive in our own right, and thus stop the heads turning. I do take on board that we should have signed some more quality established players to make a difference this year instead of the next, its ok saying we have depth coming through but will the lads pushing their latter 20′s wait around for that?
95 nufc786 // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:00 PM
Tsunki
it was not my purpose to kill it……… yet i mean you have seen worse times on the blog in its past……..
96 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:03 PM
Three blog killers present….this could get messy.
Even if we had more quality at the squad, there will always be bigger teams, or teams with greater history (of winning) and able to offer more money. This will turn heads.
It is also clear within our model, that we will buy cheap, promote players, then sell them for an increased fee. So it has to be accepted. As long as we keep finding the right players (yes I know we didn’t bring in what was perceived as enough players in the summer, but the recruitment the past two years has been brilliant overall) then we should stay in and around top 7.
Unless someone buys the club and wants to pump money in, that is the best we can hope for, isn’t it? With the possibilities of ffp rules coming in, that scenario is looking less likely now and if so, we must be set up well. I do question whether I have been duped by Ashley and Llambias and whether I’ve been blinded by my love for NUFC, I just don’t see it.
97 Tsunki // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:05 PM
nufc786 – if he’s that good, why would manure sell? perhaps the clue is in the name – JOsh KING?
I thought it was funny anyway. Hang on hang on.. he’s not another character like that Ravel Sainsbury is he? Oh ha ha ha my sides.
98 nufc786 // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:06 PM
pun humour…….. hehheh
99 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:07 PM
Tsunki…When did Ferguson ever let a good player go? Why have we become the Man U b team – Sort it out Pards!!! *Shakes fists in air*
Ravel Sainsbury? Do enlighten me you comic genius
100 nufc786 // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:10 PM
the only person missing this is beattie…….. bring back beattie
101 Tsunki // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:12 PM
Although I do hate it when negative blasts are opportunistically spewed onto the blog when performances are poor, I do respect the opinion of those who have a coloured view of the NUFC setup as-is as long as they have a rationale behind it. I am always prepared to have my eyes opened to Mike and Del pulling another SDA Arena gag on us at any time. I ride the euphoric wave of seeming soundness of tactic business wise, but I am always prepared to be knocked off my cloud. It wouldn’t take much.
102 Tsunki // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:12 PM
Awww…. Bring back Beattie. Dont forget FMJ too.
103 Carryingcoals // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:13 PM
Bit of a slow news day today fella’s, let’s get back to the football!
Sneak peak and some info on Bordeaux for anyone interested/ bored(o)…
http://www.carryingcoals.com/?p=225
104 nufc786 // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:15 PM
and FMJ
105 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:19 PM
Fatman Joe? Has he gone? What the hell happened?
Beattie is missed. That is all I will say as it just makes me sad.
Carrying…I personally prefer when people come on, complain that no one is talking football and then leave. Please don’t upset the running order by acknowledging the lack of football chat and then proposing a topic…..absolute madness. What are you trying to achieve?
– I shall take a look now
106 Carryingcoals // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:20 PM
Ibiza
Don’t get me wrong I love the random topics and discussions on Kets’ sanity… just thought I’d share some football chat – crazy I know.
I’ll try and amend my ways…
107 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:21 PM
J.King is Norwegian and please no more Man Utd rejects
…or I shall strike down upon thi with great vengance and fury and they shall know that I am the lord….ups sorry wrong blog
108 Tsunki // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:23 PM
Ibiza – Ravel Morrison, Ravel Sainsbury, Morrison, Sainsbury, Morr … look I know its appalling dont make me look any worse please. I was alluding to us shopping around for cut price bargains in the market, Maybe Aldi was better.
I wish I could do more footy related but sadly guys, I’m out of ammo, yesterday was exhausting.
109 check the toastie // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:26 PM
IMO we should never ever lose a player to Tottenham, they are a lesser club than us, it is a non story, Cabaye shouldnt entertain the thought of leaving an emotional experience such as playing for the Toon to a club that is currently 3rd best in London.
In business terms if we are currently turning over less cash than Spuds this needs to be addresses as clearly we are a better club with a considerable bigger support, moving from here to Spurs is stupid, unless of course your missus fancies living in London.
A non Story really. If cabaye did leave us for anyone barring Man Utd, City or Chelsea he deserves massive pelters when he returns.
And i have to say, why do people think this blog is for making friends and talking like loners, stay on topic, its a football blog boys.
110 nufc786 // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:26 PM
ahhhhhhh jesperfuglsang long time
111 nufc786 // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:28 PM
check the toastie
the banter is sorely missed…….
112 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:29 PM
Carrying…Was only playing with you, honest. Like the site mate, just been reading the “About this blog” section. I will do my best not to loiter your site with my ramblings and keep it free for the mature, intellectual people (once again playing, I will be all over that like a dirty shirt
)
Interesting fact about Bordeaux’s ever growing defeats on English soil (hope you don’t mind me stealing your good point and discussing it on here – I appreciate that probably wasn’t the aim, but seeing as we’re here). A 5-0 smashing is what we all need (of the other team, of course).
It will be a tough game, that’s for sure. But we are at home and should really be taking all the points here if we want to progress. What do you think Pardew will do with his team selection? As there is no travel do you think we’ll see a stronger team put out?
113 nufc786 // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:31 PM
obertan should be psyched for the game……… hope he proves his worth
114 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:34 PM
Check…..We can’t all be as socially acceptable as you, apologies. Wouldn’t call it friend making as such, but some general chat is thrown in there around football chat. Is it that off putting? More so than Simpson lining up at RB?
Jesper…Is he no good then?
Tsunki….You really got our hopes up after yesterday. Rest well, I expect you back on form by tomorrow, or the blog will turn on you and call you .co.uk standard at best!
115 Conaldo (The Wizard) // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:35 PM
Carrying – Bored, O
Like it
116 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:40 PM
nufc786…nice to see you’re back!
…remember we don’t discuss much football anymore we simply just cannot be bothered
lol (just joking)
How’s it going mate?
117 89Norcal // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:41 PM
@tarie #74,
I admit HBA is a worry for me. He’s really starting to prove his abilities and is becoming a top player in europe. I mean he went from 79 to 84 in FIFA 13 ffs
Anyways the bigger clubs are going to start targeting him, including deals we don’t hear about in real time like this one with Cabaye.
Hopefully we progress and bolster so we can keep our talent here. Stagnation would be the worst case for keeping players like HBA and Cabaye who have an intense hunger to win and are getting offers from bigger clubs.
118 MagpiesFlyHigh // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:43 PM
rainrix
get a life…or at least mine’s a cheeky vin rouge
119 LewSpi v2.0 // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:43 PM
Evening gentlemen. It’s been so frustrating over the past few months being unable to post due to some technical error. Anyway, decided to create a new account, getting withdrawal symptoms from the rubbish banter.
What’s cracking? Out or nout?
Are we still Beattieless?
120 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:44 PM
Ibiza…Norwegians are never any good…just don’t tell Dannyo I said that ;D lol
…don’t really know why I had the urge to share he’s Norwegian
(do you think me wicked?) lol
121 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:46 PM
Jesper…I would have thought this obvious to all posters, but perhaps not. Anyone and everyone can read for themselves what you have said. There will be no secrets. And as blog police, I may just have to turn you in when I next see Dannyo.
122 nufc786 // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:46 PM
jesperfuglsang
not too bad…..
its tht time of the month again i guess……. when the blog erupts into the negative and the positive and all of the stuff inbetween
123 nufc786 // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:47 PM
89Norcal
really 84???? thts gr8 but if hazard is 87……..
124 Dimitri // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:51 PM
Whatever happened to GeordieGerman? And Indian Magpie?
125 nufc786 // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:51 PM
Jo Inge Berget
http://www.givemefootball.com/premier-league/swedish-midfielders-agent-confirms-contact-with-ne?
i herd we were linked with him a couple of days ago……..
126 89Norcal // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:51 PM
@nufc786, he’s 84 on form right now, 81 base (which is too low).
If we were doing more 4-3-3 before the release he might have had a better rating
127 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:53 PM
Carrying…nice little article about Bordeaux
…so 5-0 it is then!
128 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:53 PM
Dimitri….I believe GeordieGerman stopped posting after some ill advise German abuse was sent his way. Very sad. Indian stopped posting as much as he got a lot of stick for constantly posting first and then mainly just slating Shola. I think he still appears from time to time, but not often.
129 nufc786 // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:56 PM
89Norcal
81 is a bit of an insult for benny with his wonder goals and such
would you rate this man 81?????????
http://www.youtube.com/watchv=4iXigKaL93k&feature=related
130 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 6:58 PM
nufc786…if he’s Norwegian we don’t want him ;D
…now I did it again lol
*Does anybody know what time we play Thursday?
131 89Norcal // Oct 2, 2012 at 7:01 PM
@nufc786, I agree 100%, if he was on Chelsea, Real Madrid or City though he’d be at least 83.
Oscar, while base 79, was 84 when I used Chelsea in a friendly game.
132 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 7:01 PM
Just for kicks, who can you guys remember within the last 1½ who have quite the blog due to what ever reason (just those who contributed in any way)
…I think we have lost alot of guy men in here
133 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 7:03 PM
Jesper…Time to come clean. Where has this hatred of Norway come from?
134 JAMSHA // Oct 2, 2012 at 7:04 PM
Newcastle United v
Bordeaux
LIVE ON TENSPORT AT 12.30 AM IN.INDIA
135 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 7:06 PM
Jesper…guy men?
Just browsing some archives and saw something that made me smile. Yo (WWYCD), this is for you:
“WWJBD // May 14, 2012 at 9:29 AM
Lost some repsect for Cabaye cant lie was no need for what he did
Also pushing kids might not be in his character but getting frustrated and lashing out with stupid tackles is as we have seen more than once this season”
http://www.nufcblog.com/2012/05/14/yohan-cabaye-apologizes-for-his-madness-yesterday/
136 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 7:08 PM
Ibiza…good men
(some gay men maybe as well I don’t know) lol
137 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 7:10 PM
Ibiza…is there an easy way to browse through the archive? I just use the numbers at the bottom, but it takes ages
138 nufc786 // Oct 2, 2012 at 7:14 PM
jesperfuglsang
actually he is swedish but joshua king is norweigan
139 Carryingcoals // Oct 2, 2012 at 7:16 PM
Conaldo (The Wizard) + jesperfuglsang
Thanks a lot guys
Ibiza
You know you’re my favourite on here, sweetheart…
140 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 7:17 PM
Jesper….I actually quoted guy men, but there very well may be some gay men to. We like a bit of diversity on here.
No easy way to browse that I know of. Just hit a couple of random links.
141 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 7:17 PM
Carrying…You smooth talking so and so. Making me blush and giggly.
142 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 7:20 PM
Ibiza…I think I need a bigger phone (I’ll go get my laptop
)
…hear hear about diversity
143 Carryingcoals // Oct 2, 2012 at 7:20 PM
ibiza
ha, nufcflirt.com?
144 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 7:23 PM
Ibiza…I actually like both Norway and Sweden (I even have room for Finland too
) lol
…there is really not much to hate about Norway (well maybe their prices)
145 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 7:24 PM
Carrying….Sounds promising. Will have to be on the look out for mysterious women with a strange obsession towards Willo and Simmo as it’ll likely just be Kets. Being fair though, I’ve never seen him before and he may look good in a skirt and heels.
Jesper…When you come back with your bigger phone, I would live to dive in to your hatred towards the Norwegians. It’s not healthy.
146 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 7:25 PM
Ok, scrap that. Therapy session over. Bill is in the post. Good job Jesper. Progress has been made.
147 Carryingcoals // Oct 2, 2012 at 7:26 PM
hahaha. Catch you guys tomorrow (hopefully with some news, but then again this blog does offer a lot more thesedays…
)
148 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 7:29 PM
Ibiza…thank you mate
…when you say the bill in the post is it the same as Ed keeping telling us about our money??? lol
149 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 7:29 PM
Carrying….Until then. Be careful what you wish for, no news is good news and all that. Take it easy.
Now, the rest of you. I’m going to start cooking in a minute, so unless you want ‘Ibizatoon presents; Ibiza in the kitchen’ – Get talking some football, you know I wont just leave. It’s on your heads, that’s all I’m saying.
150 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 7:31 PM
Jesper…No, my bill will turn up, as will some very big men to collect the funds if you’re tardy with my payment. Friendly warning, that’s all.
151 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 7:34 PM
Okay I have gone back to August last year (Ibiza I did find a loop hole
). I’ll post some names of the fallen (some still frequent)
152 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 7:41 PM
Excellent. I shall check in (just prepping some food – thought you’d all be dying to know).
153 eaststandgeordie1982 // Oct 2, 2012 at 7:48 PM
Alright lads hows it going whats the crack today??
154 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 7:55 PM
eaststand…Not a whole lot. I’m cooking, which is thrilling, of course. Jesper is compiling a list of yesteryears posters and ermmm, well yeah, that’s about it
155 MagpiesFlyHigh // Oct 2, 2012 at 7:55 PM
Okay lads we’re pretty short of cover .. so who are the top 6 ten CBs in the EPL ?
If we had the funds who would u bring in ?
Yer allowed two choices as a 1st 11 pairing …
156 eaststandgeordie1982 // Oct 2, 2012 at 7:58 PM
Ibiza what you making?? Theres alot of people gone now its a shame because there was alot of good people aswell.
157 dave 1961 // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:00 PM
see Thursdays ref is Spanish i hope he realities he might need a bail out soon, so he better not upset us or they can bog off.
158 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:02 PM
MFH…Top 6 ten? My PL pairing would probably be Kompany and Colo.
Eaststand…It’s Mexican night
159 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:05 PM
I should clarify…I’m cooking Mexican food, not Mexican people.
160 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:05 PM
JackButler
Ollieh51
GoalsBringSmiles
NUFC_Richyg01
ichrisho
WWJBD
GeordieGerman “allez les gars!”
Indian Magpie
Kris
Stuart
roshan MAGPIE
boater
Offkey
shearermania
MacToon
grumpy_old_sod
danishmag
Troleibusiukas_LTU
Andy
Brutooon
v FrA NuFc 8
ross armstrong
roblee7
Rowan Milsted
gonz
jimiley
ONLINE GUY
SwedishMagpie
Felipe
Frank pingles come sock
Angryman the Angry fan
hainesy
joppadoni
Klatoon
Sgt. Heagerty
BOOM BOOM THE 1ST
nick_9
arcarius
…just to name a few ;D
161 tequilamag // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:07 PM
Mexican you .say. I know its a bit late in the day but I could do some with Huevos Rancheros.
162 ppb // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:07 PM
@ibiza on current form ba and (whisper it) fletcher up front? (on form.not ability)
163 MagpiesFlyHigh // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:08 PM
Top 6 CBs..
164 eaststandgeordie1982 // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:09 PM
Ibiza sounds like a good night ahead
165 tequilamag // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:12 PM
MFH if money was no object I would have Kompany and Willo of course
166 check the toastie // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:12 PM
My top CB pairing would probably be John Terry and Anton Ferdinand, think they would work well as a pair.
167 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:13 PM
Tequila Mag…..New I forgot something. Where did I hide that bottle…..
ppb….Great bit of business. We should have got him along with Scharner!
Eaststand…Nothing like potch in taco mix…yummmmmy
168 Burni // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:14 PM
Anyone else worried that we may get howked off manure on Sunday?
I just think they will have a point to prove for a number of reasons…. Their game against spurs, their form of late, our tonking of them last season……
169 check the toastie // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:15 PM
No, on a very serious note, think i would defo have Kompany, think he is superb and maybe Cahill or Jagielka. Personally couple of years ago would have gone for Kompany and Carvalho, he was a twat but would have been pefrect next to Kompany.
170 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:15 PM
Check
Bit yin and yang, but maybe just maybe the perfect partnership. Not just in football, but life.
171 MagpiesFlyHigh // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:16 PM
burni
they can be taken…not very convincing tonight…need the right game plan and to be fired up
172 ppb // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:17 PM
@mfh
in no order vidic, kompany, Colo, terry, vermaelen, lescott (honourable mentions for shawcross and hangeland)
173 tequilamag // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:17 PM
Margarita time
174 MagpiesFlyHigh // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:19 PM
Deffo Kompany…
Cahill in top six for sure
175 ppb // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:19 PM
oh i forgot cahill
176 check the toastie // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:19 PM
Burni – nope, think we are playing seriously shit at the moment and very annoyed with the way we have both lined up and played in the last few games, however i am sure we wil raise our game against Man Spew and give them a really good game.
Fancied us less last year and we got a great result, wouldnt be surprised if Pardew goes with Shola and Ba and tries to replicate last years hoofball performance that worked well.
177 eaststandgeordie1982 // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:19 PM
Ibiza i know you like your potch
I would go for kompany and distin both powerhouses at the back
178 Burni // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:21 PM
Mfh, last season proves they can be taken when were at the top of our game but im braced for a beasting….. Still, hope not
179 eaststandgeordie1982 // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:21 PM
Yep kompany and vidic forgot about him hes top class
180 MagpiesFlyHigh // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:22 PM
I think Vertonghen will also be top draw
181 check the toastie // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:22 PM
ppb – yep i forgot about Vidic, however he is made of the same stuff as Saylor, bones made of biscuit crumbs.
182 MagpiesFlyHigh // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:24 PM
burni
I’m more concerned about Thurs. Think we might get a lesson in European football class. They’re on great form
183 ppb // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:26 PM
@ctt lol very true
184 check the toastie // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:26 PM
Distin is super underated, probably the quickest CB in the league plus he is big, shame we never kept him, super while he was here as well, always remember him giving Anelka about 5 yards start and sprinting past him, it was awesome.
Agree also with Vertongen, think he wil be good, like Smalling as well but he’s never on the pitch, Vermealen is obviously good on the ball, and as for pure nastiness and ball winning ability Shawcross is pretty good.
185 Burni // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:27 PM
Check, ur logics amazing mate!
I thi k if were on it then we have a chance as always but I haven’t even seen glimpses of a good team this season, sorry to say. Still I hope they prove me wrong
186 Burni // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:32 PM
Aye Bordeaux are a scary prospect currently. Would be a shame to get schooled at home! Hopefully pards puts out a strong team.
187 tequilamag // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:33 PM
Hope Fergie gets a start on Thurs, think he deserves it with his excellent cameos last two games. Every team needs some ginger in it.
188 MagpiesFlyHigh // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:34 PM
burni
we def don’t want two beatings in a week so we need to show up big time
189 toonarmydownsouth // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:35 PM
Check
I reckon that konscielny? lad is starting to look solid at arsenal can see him edging in front vermalen
190 check the toastie // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:37 PM
Burni – i dont think you can write off our current squad in any game as we have the players and ability to take any team on, however my doubts are always in how we setup and how we approach the game, oh my word we have played so shit this year so far in proportion to the ability in the squad, it is so frustrating.
I enjoyed us playing Hoofball under Hughton as it was clearly the way to go, Barton, Nolan Big Andy, were made for it, and it was acceptable as we had limited ability to keep the ball and create opportunities through craft and guile.
There is no excuse with the current squad, it is time we improved for me, just a little improvement would do, please please please, stop playing Jonas wide left, its killing our team currently for me.
And Willo should not play unless really needed, Perch should be our Backup CB with Saylor or Collo, we will never play any decent football from back to front while one CB just hoofs it all the time.
191 MagpiesFlyHigh // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:37 PM
tequila
reckon fergy def a break through player this season
192 check the toastie // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:39 PM
TADS – yep Arsenal fans think hes pretty good eh Koscielny, still to be convinced meeself, had a nightmare against Chelski at weekend. Think hes a bit soft.
193 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:42 PM
Check…” i dont think you can write off our current squad in any game as we have the players and ability to take any team on” – The optimism is there within you.
Just to let you all know the food is coming along beautifully. Thought you’d all be agonising for an update like
194 tequilamag // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:44 PM
MFH yeah Fergie for me to start and maybe give Marv 30 mins to see if he can play himself into a bit of form.
195 jawballsaswallwell // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:45 PM
Newcastle really have an excellent top 11 when fit, up there with the likes of Totenham, and Liverpool, yet week in week out so far this season we’ve struggled to play attractive football. Certainly we aren’t fully up to speed yet but also I think you have to acknowledge the very standard of this league. All of the sides put in a shift against Newcastle and have tactically equaled or bested us on most occasions, and there”s also no shortage of quality players from top to bottom. I think we are a match for any team in the world at our best and certainly at St James’, but week in week out this is a tough, tough league to succeed in.
196 Burni // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:46 PM
well said check. Although I did notice willo wasn’t hoofing that much against reading. Also, perch isn’t up to the level he was at the end of last season so I personally would stick with willo for now, he has more off a physical presence imo.
But I agree, the quality of the squad is amazing and they’re just not clicking like last year.
There has to be something up………
I wonder what it is
197 tequilamag // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:52 PM
Burni. injuries is whats up
198 MagpiesFlyHigh // Oct 2, 2012 at 8:52 PM
burni
Temporary dip in form I reckon. Also disrupted team-sheet with injuries, and possibly limited formation options
199 dave 1961 // Oct 2, 2012 at 9:03 PM
Talking of Mexico does anyone know anything about an entry fee at customs, as i am off their early next year if all goes well in the morning.
200 check the toastie // Oct 2, 2012 at 9:06 PM
burni – i think the squad maybe a little disappointed with the constant negative tactics and the inability to play systems that try and get the best out of our players, feel for Benny currently, the boy is great and personally think he is held back at times by having to constantly help his full back out, should just let him play,
Although i do admit without a first choice CB paring and Mr T playing we can be a little lacking at the back, hate how Cisse and ba are getting pelters off people for not being able to play with each other when the team doesnt even try to play to their strengths.
If we play 442 we should play wide men with pace and get the ball wide, good crosses this year have been stirctly limited to young Fergies left foot.
201 tequilamag // Oct 2, 2012 at 9:07 PM
No entry fee as far as I remember but they used to have this kind of weird lottery machine as to whether you got searched. If the light comes up red be prepared to hang around for a while. And for Gods sake do not drive in Mexico City.
202 Tsunki // Oct 2, 2012 at 9:12 PM
check – I dont give ba and cisse stick but i do believe their area of play is roughly the same and that one tends to negate the other. Last year Pards forced Ba out left, starting this year Ba is much more central and seems to be getting the ball more than cisse.
203 Conaldo (The Wizard) // Oct 2, 2012 at 9:12 PM
Hey guys – where are you? – im sitting here all alone waiting to be presented my award.
Oh we’ll, more drugs and hookers for me.
204 Big Pappa Cissé // Oct 2, 2012 at 9:15 PM
Anyone else think we play far to defensively or is it just me ? . I mean when was the last time we gave anyone a good spanking like Villa 6-0 a couple of seasons ago ? . I think our biggest win under pardew is 3-0 against Manure, it seems like when we are 2 goals up Pardew would rather shut up shop rather than put the game to bed.
205 Conaldo (The Wizard) // Oct 2, 2012 at 9:15 PM
Still no football news then eh?
Back to the cluj coach.
206 Conaldo (The Wizard) // Oct 2, 2012 at 9:16 PM
Big Pappa cissé – yeah, we are long overdue giving someone a good thrashing, or even scoring more than 3 goals.
207 jawballsaswallwell // Oct 2, 2012 at 9:21 PM
We’ve had a lot of disruption through injury and the squad doesn’t have the depth in quality of the very top clubs, it makes it hard to get up to speed when there really aren’t any easy games.
208 tequilamag // Oct 2, 2012 at 9:22 PM
Conaldo, enjoy the hookers and Coke, just don`t go too Charlie Sheen. If Kets turns up share the spoils, if anyone needs a good night out its him.
209 dave 1961 // Oct 2, 2012 at 9:23 PM
tequilamag
thanks will follow your advice about driving.
210 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 9:23 PM
redondo77
)
toontime
geoff777
kilcline
Spuggy
TemuriKetsbaia
Milner
barryvenison
dmac
OttersPocket
Dai
drongo
P.I.
gorgonzola
AMEOBI
archaeomag
jayphoto
shearerno9
kingkev9
JP…from The Rock
daztoon
tdt
Robby Bobson
Ameobi No.9
BigKirky
dave 1961
ginkoh
Oleg G
Milking Mikes’ bulging pockets
NUFC-BRAZILFAN
colwell
terencelim
p
GS
GeordieToon89
Special K
angelswithdirtyfaces
planb (do you remember planb
burnsie
Hebburn Mag
wattos
Satan
toonbrother
scottoon
Marty-Toon
BiffBaffBoff
LEROI
Beattie25
Toon Tang
leazes upper ( moved to the gallowgate )
Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Rosted Pork
ilovetoon8788
Lynxie
Offkey
Ponderous Pardew
fungus44
…Okay I give up for now
I am sure some have changed name over time and maybe some are still active (I know a few are 
) lol
211 tequilamag // Oct 2, 2012 at 9:25 PM
My pleasure Dave, hope you have a great time its a fantastic country.
212 dmac // Oct 2, 2012 at 9:29 PM
Yes! I made a long list of names for what person i am unsure but for which i am grateful!
213 dave 1961 // Oct 2, 2012 at 9:41 PM
tequilamag
i have an interest in archeology so plenty too do, and more still to see.
214 MagpiesFlyHigh // Oct 2, 2012 at 9:43 PM
Conaldo it’s going to b Ketamin for him so you’ll have to babysit
215 tequilamag // Oct 2, 2012 at 9:47 PM
For sure, Taxco in the Highlands is a nice place to visit. Feels like your driving through every western movie you ever saw. Can also stock up on lots of Cheap Silver there. Acapulco smells like rotten eggs but lots of great beaches outside of town and amazing Pacific sunsets.
Damn I wish I was going now.
216 Nufc-83 // Oct 2, 2012 at 9:48 PM
Dave no entry fee but a fee to get out the country needs to be paid in the airport when leaving. Think its something like 50 dollars. Been to Cancun three times and had to pay it everytime so i presume its still the case.
217 Burni // Oct 2, 2012 at 9:49 PM
I do hope that its just a dip in form or due to injuries. I just worry that the squad were not happy with the transfer activity in the summer, just as some of the fans weren’t.
I agree about Ben arfa too, he should be able to just remain forward unless 100% necessary.
And bpc, im afraid that those days may be quite a while off. I hope we can get to tonking teams again soon but until the team find an identity like they did towards the end of last year, I can’t see it happenin any time soon
218 cupiddstunt // Oct 2, 2012 at 9:57 PM
Jesperfuglsang @ # 160
WWJBD, I do believe you were in conversation with today they are now WWYCD although I may be mistaken.
Indian Magpie, Has posted in the last week
roshan MAGPIE, I do believe has posted in the last week
boater, posted in the last 24 hrs I think
Brutoool, posted in the last couple of days
Rowan Milsted, posted in the last week maybe fortnight
check the toastie @ # 190
Nor often I agree with you but that post I could not really disagree too much with any of it, really constructive balanced post.
I do agree with Burni @ 196 in that Willo is not hoofing the ball anywhere near as much as in the past and he has been quite dominant in the air of late so
Maybe not 100 % right but right enough.
219 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:02 PM
cupiddstunt…thanks for the info
…I know some still post at times (just thought I would add them anyway cause they don’t post that often anymore). True about WWYCD
I even added a few by mistake such as dmac and dave 1961.
220 dave 1961 // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:03 PM
Nufc-83
thanks that’s what the wife was told but by the time she got home it had risen too 800, but she could not remember what, she started thinking it must be £800 each, i will not tell her its $50
221 cupiddstunt // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:04 PM
Jesperfuglsang @ # 210
geoff777 a week or so ago
BigKirky the same
But as you say a lot of names missing who used to post regular.
There will be some who may have changed names but I think a lot have gone awol.
Question is, is it the neggers,,,, sorry the realists on here or is it the wave of optimism that has driven them away.
222 jawballsaswallwell // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:07 PM
I think if morale was low due to lack of quality signings then we would have heard more about it leaked from the squad. Maybe the club management actually sells it’s business model well to the players, sells the bigger picture better to it’s employees than to its, lets face it, at times neurotic fans.
223 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:08 PM
cupiddstunt…that was on of the reasons why I did the list; Ibiza and I was talking about all those who was left.
…I even think some have gone awol because NUFC didn’t live up to their expectations.
…would be fun to know I any of them still post, by under a different name
224 cupiddstunt // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:15 PM
Jesper forgot to mention nice effort in those two lists
225 ppb // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:16 PM
has ruddy deserted?
226 Nufc-83 // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:17 PM
800 each bloody hell Mexico would have 0 tourists
227 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:19 PM
cupiddstunt…thanks mate
ppb…no the real Ruddy still frequents at times
228 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:21 PM
ppb…what was your name during the OV era and just before?
229 bollance // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:24 PM
Is anyone of the opinion that the squad should be happy we only signed one first team player in Anita.
The team overachieved last season. They excelled. Would it be fair to then replace them with as joey Barton would say, younger better players on lower wages? That would be bad for moral as the work ethic was a key factor in us finihing 5th. We fought for a lot of points, there weren’t too many easy games last season.
For me the team /squad proved their worth last season. Ok, this season we have more games but we now have arguably 5 players coming through the development squad, who have filled out the squad.
We should have signed another centre back though, that gamble did not pay off. I believe with colo playing vs reading we may have had that extra quality to win. With another quality centre bak colo would not have been risked in the capital one cup.
I am sure this is another lesson learnt although I am sure we have had this problem for a while now
230 ppb // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:27 PM
jesper i change often. been hovis, cheick Norris, planbillytedbob, planbilly analysis another i can’t recall
231 jawballsaswallwell // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:29 PM
I have only really posted for about a month, but I have noticed a tendency by some to criticise “negative” posts in a personal way, but really all posters should be able to feel free to post unreservedly. The more critical stuff is often the most provocative, often does have a ring of truth to it and ultimately leads to the most candid and often constructive reaction.
232 ppb // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:30 PM
i think from now on if i change it will be some form of ppb e.g. pardews purple brolly
233 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:31 PM
ppB…I remember now
Hovis was under the OV era and Cheick Norris was just before right?
…ohh and you were Pardews Plan B as well ;D
234 ppb // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:33 PM
@jaw i prefer to question peoples opinions sometimes as i believe people blurted stuff out without thinkin. i try to never be personal
235 nico // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:36 PM
bollance
When you talk about a lesson learned nor bringing in a centre back, I don’t think you are right. Anyone could see we needed another centre back, we simply chose not to bother. We needed a centre back last Jan, will we get one this Jan. Prob not
236 ppb // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:36 PM
@jesp lemon correctomundo.
i coined the term optimism valley (sorry) too.
planbillytedbob was a name to shame a guy who seemed to be using 3 accounts called billy Ted and bob. they all seemed similar to planb
237 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:37 PM
jaw…I would say that sometimes criticism are mistaken for negativity (constructive criticism is very healthy are should be practiced more often)
238 jeff // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:37 PM
let cabaye go in my opinion
abeid is ready to fill his boots. in fact yohan is lucky abeid picked algeria instead of france or else his starting berth there would be taken by abeid. deschamps can actually recognise talent unlike pardew who just lets abeid rot on the bench
239 jeff // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:37 PM
bench of the reserves*
240 ppb // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:38 PM
@nico i think Jan we’ll finally getour defender(s)
241 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:38 PM
ppB…they probably were planb
242 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:39 PM
ppB…they probably were planb
…so you are like the founding father of OV?
243 jawballsaswallwell // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:40 PM
Blimey, all of a sudden Jeffs gone all articulate on us.
244 nico // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:40 PM
ppb
Hope so, but I have a feeling they’ll stick with the young players coming throw.
We also need a quality target man in the mould of Carroll so Ba or Cisse can play off.
245 ppb // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:42 PM
@Jeff is this the same abeid who would get nowhere near the France lineup so chose Algeria?
pards has no eye for talent? but gets the best out of perch and is happy to bring fergy on now as getour was happy to play sammy before his injury.
i don’t get why you like abeid so much already. what’s he done?
246 ppb // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:45 PM
but nico w have shola….
@jesp kinda. i made the name. ruddy and ibiza really ran with it. i was a player in it too i admit but wssnt posting quite as much as them
247 Conaldo (The Wizard) // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:45 PM
Jeff – are you ketabaia’a brother?
248 Conaldo (The Wizard) // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:46 PM
*ketsbaia’s
249 ppb // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:47 PM
Jeff ketsbaia? i like it.
250 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:47 PM
Wizard…nice safe there mate
251 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:48 PM
ppB when was it OV was founded – 2011 AD around christmas or so???
252 cupiddstunt // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:50 PM
Jawballsaswallwell @ # 231
I will put up my hand and say yes I am guilty of contesting negative posts but I like to think it is just the negative for the sake of being negative style posts those that appear to have little or no thought behind them.
Although in all probability they do have though behind them and the thought is just provoke the very response that they receive.
And also yes I generally ask the poster in the same posting fashion they use, to maybe explain where they are coming from.
Someone posting in a very crude crass aggressive style will generally get a like response.
I think you have to accept that when posting something up in the public domain it will be responded to (why else post it) if that posting elicits a response then you should be prepared to take that response and clarify it.
253 ppb // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:50 PM
@jesp i think it was not long after the norwich game with the ridiculous fallout after. when the smoke settled ov planted a flag with a daffodil on it
254 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:54 PM
ppB…oh the daffodil lol… I had forgotten all about the daffodils
255 ppb // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:57 PM
that was the plan. tho bombard the mindless faceless negativity (we were still in 5th) with daffodils and smiles
256 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:57 PM
ppB…december 10th and we lost 4-2
257 ppb // Oct 2, 2012 at 10:58 PM
right chaps im tired and need my kip. night. have fun reminiscing
258 cupiddstunt // Oct 2, 2012 at 11:01 PM
Jawballsaswallwell can you honestly say post 238 does not warrant criticism
In my opinion it is mind numbingly stupid and deservers to be treated as such
259 Tsunki // Oct 2, 2012 at 11:03 PM
Yes I remember, Pardews Plan b. OV was your fault. Was it you that made me chief of Naval and Aquatic something or other my word you have much t answer for .
If you remember it was a horrible time when earth was about to be inhaled by a black hole, planbillytedbob threatened to out-post everyone, it was like a freakn cage brawl. Happy days.
260 cupiddstunt // Oct 2, 2012 at 11:04 PM
Although I must add that I think jeff is just a troll and in reality should just be ignored, but all through history it has been shown that to ignore to single stupid clamouring voice oft ends up with the voice gathering followers and we all know where that takes us.
261 ppb // Oct 2, 2012 at 11:06 PM
@cupid Nazi Germany?
i really am off now
262 Tsunki // Oct 2, 2012 at 11:06 PM
Jeff @238 tries at least to back up his argument but it cant get off the ground with that thought – is Abeid better than Cabaye? Er No.
263 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 11:11 PM
Tsunki…do you remember more specific when that was?
…my memory says around Christmas, but I am beginning to think it was in January now…hmm
264 jesperfuglsang // Oct 2, 2012 at 11:19 PM
I seems everyone has left…sleep tight and talk to you tomorrow!!
265 jawballsaswallwell // Oct 3, 2012 at 12:37 AM
Cupid, I’m not saying ignore stuff you don’t agree with, of course not, I’m saying there appears to be a tendency among some to mock along general lines of well it’s just another negative post from him, you’re always negative type response, as if being optimistic somehow has some sort of moral superiority attached to it. My post was only in response to an earlier suggestion that some posters had got jack and quit and the question of why?
266 AmericanGeordie // Oct 3, 2012 at 3:04 AM
@ Jeff #238. Abeid better than Cabaye?!!! Are you joking, or are you really Abeid’s agent?
Abeid is behind not only Cabaye and Tiote in the midfield, but also Anita, Gosling, Vuckic and now 18 year old Bigirimana!
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