Newcastle Going After Top French Striker

1 Toon_Tom // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:01 PM

i dont even know what to say anymore

2 G // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:01 PM

I always doubted the credibility of the earlier link with Gomis. What’s the source now? Twitter?

3 Beattie25 // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:01 PM

No chance

4 Spreadthetoon // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:03 PM

AP “Fast, pacey striker” = Gomis – f’ing clueless. This guy is a good striker but too similar to Cisse and not suitable to partner Cisse IMO. If this is the best that NUFC can come up with, inc. AP then its time for the door to be shown to the lot of ‘em! CLUELESS!

5 bemba da // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:03 PM

More chance of mike ashley getting 30 goals a season

6 Novocastrian66 // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:04 PM

Canny name for a striker that, Gomis. Like calling a keeper Dontsave.

7 Spreadthetoon // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:04 PM

AP “Fast, pacey striker” = Gomis – f’ing clueless. This guy is a good striker but too similar to Ba but not as good and not suitable to partner Cisse IMO. If this is the best that NUFC can come up with, inc. AP then its time for the door to be shown to the lot of ‘em! CLUELESS!

8 SuperShearer // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:05 PM

Oh Lord NO! He’s too similar to what we’ve got and we don’t work well in a 4-4-2! We need either a pacy striker of another HBA to play out wide left to feed Cisse. This dude is neither!

9 Toon_Tom // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:05 PM

id rather have the big AC back if this is the type of CF we are now hunting!!!!

In the words of STT = CLUELESS

10 Sinner // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:07 PM

We’re just making noises about signing players, nothing else!

11 ToonMauritius // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:08 PM

we better look elsewhere, he is not what we needs

12 toonarmydownsouth // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:09 PM

How the fcuk is this the fast pacy CF that we’ve stated we’re looking for? The lad us a lump ffs shoulda just given ba the contract he wanted would of cost less and still of had a top CF!
Surely if remy has fallen through the next long term target would be gameiro?

13 jeraziah // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:10 PM

He’s not a bad striker… however he would not compliment Cissé one bit..

14 ToonMauritius // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:10 PM

We better go for LUKAKA, and HOILETT, both are young and know EPL well, also we could Hoilett at a cut price

15 hotdog // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:10 PM

#6 Novo – Bravo

16 richyg01 // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:10 PM

I would highly doubt, after the Remy fiasco, that any members of the press or media will be made aware of who we are after.

Cloak and Dagger, that’s how we roll.

17 GAZ09 // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Surely this is 100% rumor, the guy is slow and nowhere close to being a prolific scorer, He’s actually not that much better than Shola!

18 Rotonda heights // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:10 PM

ed

what is wrong with you?

you had one headline saying after top defender which turned out to be tomkins and now another headlne saying top french striker turns out to be Gomis – a French AC and yet more hoofball.

Wish pardew would do the decent thing and just go. may be all our best players wouldn’t be up for leaving then.

19 @lukehodge_ // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:12 PM

anyone seen of that wilfred bony from vitesse..22 goals and 5 assists in 24 games.. only 24 years old aswell.. perfect sort of player for us!!

20 Rotonda heights // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:12 PM

tads

gameiro is a good call.

i would take him and sakho on loan from PSG till the end of the season

21 Spreadthetoon // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:12 PM

richyg01
There more cloak than dagger to this lot so far and IF this is the best that they can come up with then we are fcuked!

22 Lilongwe Geordie // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:13 PM

I’d have him. He isn’t ideal, but ffs, we need strength in depth, and at least he gives us an option. Who would you prefer if Cisse was unavailable, Gomis or Shola?

Either way, we need some attacking reinforcements asap.

23 GAZ09 // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:13 PM

So Pardew was at Blackpool last night, is there any truth in maybe getting Ince?

24 @lukehodge_ // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:13 PM

scored for fun the season before aswell… SIGN HIM UP

25 boater // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:14 PM

Spreadthetoon – The blog mantra now is we need to sign someone on the basis they will compliment Cisse. I can understand that after the Ba fiasco – but the truth is Cisse is having a nightmare season and to build a team around him and expecting him to click back to last season’s performance is a dangerous tactic – considering his form and our league position.

Remy was perfect as he could have played either position. We need goalscorers – regardless of how it ties into our hallowed 4-3-3 – which may or may not save the day overnight.

26 Beattie25 // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:14 PM

These 2 players for me would save our season!

1. Dries Martens (Imagine him opposite Benny).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdTuy2FAwhY

27 Colo-Sus // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:15 PM

Not the type of player we need IMO can’t play wide little pace, good target man though

28 Toon_Barmy // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:15 PM

he went to lyon for how much?? 13 EUROS? cant we buy him for 14?

29 GAZ09 // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:16 PM

@26

No chance of getting that guy, never ever gonna happen!

30 ToonMauritius // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:16 PM

@lukehodge_
B.Wilfrid is a manimal, better than Remy

31 Beattie25 // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:16 PM

2. Toby Alderweireld (Imagine him next to Colo).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1Ul_4D9tWM

32 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:17 PM

I am still hoping for Diego Fabbrini, PEA and Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa

33 Charlie in the Gallowgate // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:17 PM

People
Do you not think that the press are chucking everyones name in the hat hoping to get a scoop, cos the Toon are looking for a forward.

34 Munster Mag // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:17 PM

Richy at 14 ….thats complete bollocks mate …ie …”Cloak and Dagger, that’s how we roll” . NUFC’s targets are just as well documented by the media as other clubs. Dont think that we are cloack and dagger – we were a couple of times , but most of our transfers were muted in the press. “Slow, tight fisted, lacking vison….thats how we roll ” !!!

35 robin // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:17 PM

We seem to be slipping back into the bad old days of the 80s when we used to sell our best players ie Beardsley,Waddle,Gazza and replaced them with cheap un-skilled players which almost sent the club into the 3rd division not until the great Kevin Keegan came back and built the club up again only for the tactiturn Ashley to reverse the club in to a laughing stock!

36 ToonMauritius // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:18 PM

GAZ09
Pardew was at Blackpool as On Job Training, need to learn from championship team

37 GAZ09 // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:18 PM

I’d take Mbiwa, Charlie Austin, and PEA

38 Markaccus // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:19 PM

Hmm. Everyone was crying out for this guy a season ago. Now he’s not wanted. Big, athletic, 11 goals in 19? Who cares if he’s the same as what we have. Doesn’t matter though, chelski will get him. Also, there’s reports he’s agreed to stay at his club. Who knows what’s really happening.

39 Spreadthetoon // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:19 PM

Boater
You cannot say that about Cisse given that he’s played on the wing all season to appease Ba so he could be in the shop window. No one knows if Cisse will fire up or not but Gomis while a good player would not partner well with Cisse. If we weren’t gonna build around Cisse then why the hell was he given the no. 9! None of this make sense. Another day goes by and we hear nothing from the board or Pardew, no reassurances, nothing but dumb insolence and it’s an ABSOLUTE DISGRACE! We deserve better than this, they should at least communicate with us. Telling ya’ if they carry on this window the same they have done so far we’ll all be up the creek!

40 Munster Mag // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:19 PM

Boater. Good point. We nayn also need to go 4-4-2 if it suits Cisse – ie a Bellamy type beside him working the channels.

41 Lilongwe Geordie // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:19 PM

Robin,

There were plenty of times since Keegan came the first time and before Ashley the club was a national laughing stock.

42 Hatem's better than Messi // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:19 PM

How many TOP strikers are there in France?

I think the word “top” has been devalued, we have to be way down on Carr’s strikers list for this guy to pop up.

Danny Graham for me. With Tom Ince down the wing.

43 boater // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:20 PM

robin – in fairness you have glossed over a fairly large bit between Keegan’s glory years and Ashley coming.

44 Marzy // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:20 PM

I’m as disappointed as anyone in our transfer policy at our club,but don’t like the thought of buying players who come to us for one thing and that’s Money!, I know football is a business but its getting ridiculous these days, there is no way that Remy would want a transfer to QPR over us any day of the week 5/10 years ago and that’s the same if its Man Utd and us, Man Utd would always be ahead of us purely on the fact that its for footballing reasons, championships/trophy’s, champions league, Europe, cups, Ground capacity etc etc!!, but it seems these days its the financial package clubs are offering that dictates players these days “obvious I know!!”
Fifa,uefa & the FA have to do something about this but am sure they wont as the money bag clubs dictate just like the banks do and its ruining football.
there is no wonder clubs are going down hill fast like Pompey etc “I know it was badly mismanaged too” but smaller clubs “financially that is” try to break into the top quartet to only suffer in the long run, but if they have a billionaire foreign investor! then its just ok? when will football realise this is damaging the best sport in the world! “rant over!!”
Would love P.E.A to arrive at the club and would do everything in M.A power to make it happen as he’s a real star in the making this lad, and then we need DEFENDERS!!!!.

45 BandB // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:20 PM

Repost (Ed’s writing time seems to coincide with mine)

bills (from last thread)

I don’t believe any of us who haven’t shared your optimism since the summer are losing any sleep over the likelihood of losing Remy. You have been calm and pretty consistent in sticking to your guns. I hope you are right. I do worry that Shola has gone from being fourth choice this time last year to second choice now, and a starter if we go with two up front. Good on you for not printing £25 million fantasy teams and claiming that’s progress. I worry that the Butland rumours, among others, suggest two things. One, that the club is still targeting “double your money” signings, whether of not they are an on the field priority NOW. And that money WILL be made available for these signings. My other fear is that any other signings, including the ones you and I agree we need, will only be made if the funds and space on the wage bill is met by selling. Once this window is closed, I’ll leave Ashley alone. He will have lost his main tool of intervention (bar changing manager). We need to get a wiggle on. It’s surprising, even to me, to see us entering the last fortnight of the window with so much still up in the air.

46 Munster Mag // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:21 PM

Lilon, when we we a laughing stock under Keegan? i’ll wager he’d get more out of HBA, santon, Cabaye etc that Pardew has done this season.

47 toonarmydownsouth // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:21 PM

Beattie
Alderwield hell yeah!
Martens could be worth a punt he’s out if contract soon si could be cheap!
Rotonda
Hoping the De jong stories are true would rather him than gomis i know he’s not a CF but would rather bring in a goalscoring ball playing CAM than a hoofball magnet! Gomis is just a french kenwyne jones!
Plus if swansea can turn michu into a goalmachine de jong could well do the same

48 ajcrawfs // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:21 PM

what about Yoan Gouffran he’s decent!

although he’s allergic to grass according to wikipedia? not sure if thats a wind up though!

49 Lilongwe Geordie // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:23 PM

Hatems better than Messi,

Danny Graham a better player than Gomis?

I can understand people saying he isn’t the style of player required, but to say he is worse than Graham, who again wouldn’t fit well with how most bloggers want to set up, is madness.

50 nightfa11 // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:23 PM

Markaccus

problem is if we get him we wont watch much football..it will be long ball to gomis..& hopefully hell score.. so many talented players at the club, yet we dont play football..

with gomis pardew will have an excuse to play his retarded style…so no..i dont want him…not a bad player tho.. under different circumastances id be happy if we signed him…but now while pardews in charge..

51 hotdog // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:24 PM

With Hatem and cabeye back with cisse up front we will score goals. The problem is the defense and if collo goes without adequate replacements we will go down. Simples!!

52 ToonDownSouth // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:24 PM

I love how Pardew gets no credit for the players we’ve signed – unless it’s someone you don’t like, then it’s all Pardew’s fault.

I usually try not to resort to insults, but some of you really are a bunch of utter morons. There’s no other logical explanation.

53 Beattie25 // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:25 PM

Mertens is the best SS/LW in Holland at the moment and would only cost between 8-10 million if rumors are to be believed.

The kid is everything we and Pardew want. Fast, creative, skillful, incredible shot and deadly at free kicks.

They’re both Belgian so bringing one may help us with the other.

54 iamrough // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:26 PM

We should show some ambition and try and get Iker Muniain from Athletic Bilbao. Maybe a bit too ambitious, but we can dream.

55 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:27 PM

A helicopter flew into a crane this morning in London!

…anyone live in London?

56 Toon Tang // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:27 PM

good post Marzy +1

FOOTBALL WILL EAT ITSELF

57 Beattie25 // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:27 PM

Someone watch the Mertens video and tell me it doesn’t get you aroused.

58 ~Anita One Bites the Dust~ // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:28 PM

Cause going after french strikers has been successful in the past…

Gervinho St/Winger
Gameiro ST
Loic Remy ST/Winger
Giroud ST

Well who knows… 5th time could bloody well be the charm.

59 Beattie25 // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:29 PM

We should move on from France and aim for the Dutch market.

Similar value and quality and not as many eyes.

Anita will prove to be a bargain if we stay up.

60 Lilongwe Geordie // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Munster,

I didn’t say under Keegan specifically, I said since his arrival and pre ashley.

As one example, we could go with Hall and Shepherd and the infamous “geordie women are dogs”

Or maybe Bowyer and Dyer fighting on pitch.

Shearer and Gillespie having a dust up.

The I’d love it rant.

I could quite easily come up with many more examples if I had the time to waste doing so.

61 boater // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:29 PM

spreadthetoon – For the record, he’s not on the wing. He’s been playing right of centre (mainly).. which whilst not his best position doesn’t fully account for his below-par performances.

I am worried we compound a problem with another problem – it’s classic in football. Once you start signing players and building your team just to get the best out of an out of form player – the team at large will begin to struggle – look at Liverpool with Carroll last season.

62 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Beatrice…Dries Mertens does look great I would take either him or Diego Fabbrini (he can play as a forward as well)

63 Beattie25 // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:30 PM

ADHD kicking in

64 Ketsbaia9 // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:30 PM

We’ve got to sign Gomis, Sulejmani, Sissoko, Alderweireld and Mbiwa.

65 nufc_eire // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:31 PM

Beattie25

Would be unbelievably happy (and prob aroused too) at getting alderweireld and mertens. We coudl get both for €25m euro easy and adding a couple of players for depth in the summer, we could push for honours with that team next season!

66 Munster Mag // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:31 PM

TDS, I was a staunch Pardew fan, but have become alarmed by him. I hope you are also balanced in terms of praise, and can criticise him for some of the pile of rubbish we have seen this season. As for transfers, i dont think Gosling, Amalf, Obertan were good signings. i dont rate santopn hugely either and he hasnt replaced the spanish guy as he cant defend as well. Hopefully will come good – but he looks like neither a winger not a defender at the moment, despite immense energy and very good technique. Also, I’m not certain that Pards dictates transfers. I think its more complex and is based on potential and value for money, rather than what the club needs on a more immediate basis.

67 Beattie25 // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Diego Fabbrini is like Di Baggio, Mertens is like Hazard.

I’d have them both.

68 Ketsbaia9 // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Gomis is a direct replacement for Ba and Sulejmani is a fast skillful striker who can play on the wings.

It’d be mad not to sign Alderweireld and Sissoko.

69 geordiejamie89 // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:32 PM

This guy looks like a much better signing than Loic Remy. Any player that is talked about to be similar playing style to Drogba, is worth signing, and will definately help, as he’ll always come above Nile Ranger who unfortunately has been given playing time, instead of being released. He is actually scoring in Ligue 1 too, whereas Remy hasn’t been. There’s much more prospect in signing a player that’s scoring goals. All Remy will do for QPR is suck some funds away from the club before leaving on a free transfer.

70 TheToonKing // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:33 PM

I’d love him, he’s a powerhouse, Drogba mark II, but it’s not going to happen.

71 Munster Mag // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Lilong, sorry i misinterpreted you. Plenty or crap – including under Bobby RIP

72 Beattie25 // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:34 PM

nufc_eire

I agree. Anywhere between €20-25 million would give us a starting 11 that could rival any team in Europe other than Real, Barcand perhaps PSG.

That is confidence.

Oh well, off to Fifa to make it happen.

73 Spreadthetoon // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Boater
Perhaps but then you could have said the same about Ba in the 2nd half of last season when he scored “0″. At least Cisse has scored 6 this season….the reality is though we have Shola who is approaching retirement and that’s it! FFS
We should not be in this position but its always the case when MA is at the helm….just hope they end up turning it round and get the “right” players in. If we don’t we WILL lose HBA and others and I will NEVER forgive the board if that happens as a result of their failings!

74 Munster Mag // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:35 PM

Jeez I hate Floppy Chops, just as much as Sky adore the ugly cnut.

75 geordiejamie89 // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:35 PM

What’s interesting too, with Chelsea finally loosing patience with Torres and going for strikers, that final missing link for Chelsea is being filled. Both Manchester clubs will be looking over their shoulder, perhaps not so much for this season, but definately next season.

76 gaz 44 // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:35 PM

saw old nimo keep going on bout bafetimbi gomis the other day.. that guys good

77 Ketsbaia9 // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:36 PM

Exactly. Gomis is the same age as Ba and is at the peak of his career. He’s more like Ba than Cisse, so he’s the next player we need to go for. Would like to see us sign Alderweireld in time for Saturday’s game.

78 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:36 PM

We were linked with Diego Fabbrini last year apparently!

79 Markaccus // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:36 PM

Nightfa11, maybe there would be long ball in abundance, however, we are now in relegation trouble, so if gomis put 1 out of five long balls in the back of the net, then we’d survive, and sort out our style next season. All about staying up now, regardless of how ugly and boring it is.

80 Hatem's better than Messi // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Graham knows the league, loves the area. Is a Toon fan we need more players who also truly support the club in the dressing room.
They can help express the passion to the foreign lads and southern manager. Sometimes Pardew just doesn’t get it.

81 bemba da // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Iamrough – bilbao only recruit players locally and from the greater basque area, so they wont sell unless there is a suitable replacement definitely available, they cant go and buy a player from anywhere, they have to be sourced locally (basque region), so they more than likely wouldn’t sell at all, the kids local playing for his childhood team so I doubt he’d go either. He’s a class act though!

82 Ketsbaia9 // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:38 PM

I recommneded Gomis over a week ago. Hopefully we’ll get him signed up.

83 ToonMauritius // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:39 PM

SHOLA AMEOBI has insisted that Newcastle United can still salvage something from their troubled season.

Ameobi returns from suspension this weekend for the crunch clash with Reading at St James’ Park.

And he feels there is still plenty to play for with 16 games to go – not to mention United’s involvement in the Europa League last 32.

In a rallying call for United fans, Ameobi wants his team-mates to stand up and be counted against the Royals.

And in a message to Geordie fans, Ameobi told the Chronicle: “Listen, we’re only halfway through the season.

“For us, we’ve got a lot to play for.

“Sometimes you just need a result to galvanise you.”

“We have suffered with injuries and have had very little luck along the way.”

Ameobi scored the winner against Queens Park Rangers the last time United tasted victory in the Premier League before Christmas.

But said: “We’ve played well at times this season and not got results.

“And if we stick together, we know we can turn this season around.”

Ameobi’s red card against Brighton was one of the low points of the Nigeria international’s career so far.

But while his dismissal coincided with FA Cup agony, he at least can look forward to European football in spring.

And with a clash against Metallist Kharkov to come over two legs next month, United’s man for Europe said: “We’re delighted that we’re in the draw first and foremost.

“Whatever team that came out the hat, we knew we’d have to play well.

“We’re getting down to the business end of the Europa League.

“I didn’t go to the Ukraine when we played Kiev in the Champions League so this will be good.

“I really enjoy playing in European competition.

“Hopefully, we can get a good result at home and take it to their place.”

84 arcarius // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:39 PM

Gomis, top striker? You’re having a laugh Ed!

Anyway hope you’re recovering well from remission

85 Transfer Sage // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:39 PM

boater

whilst cisse hasn’t been given the exact job of a winger…hug the touchline and whip in crosses…he has been given the defensive duties of a wide midfielder.

There was a great piece, think the man city game, sky did after which showed when we played the ball long to Ba, cisse, who was on the right on the front lads, was only maybe 10/20 yards ahead of simmo and was about 50/60 yards away from ba and probably 80 yards from goal….difficult to score from there.

86 JAMSHA // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:41 PM

again.the blog hs changed dammmmmmmm

87 theroosta // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:43 PM

A smokscreen lads with this gomis kid, they wont go for a twenty seven year old striker unless its a loan deal!

Heard a tinkle from the john carver camp that there will definatly be two more at least in and very decent at that.

Obviously if it does not happen dont take a blind bit of notice of anything i come out with in future, its on good authority, not normally one for the bullshite!

88 Toon-Prodigy // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:43 PM

Whats happened to the layout on the blog? Whats changed?

Totally different on my iphone? Its got worse. Looks terrible.

89 Lilongwe Geordie // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:45 PM

I’m not sure Gomis would solve all our problems but he would give us better options. I’d love to see us go for De Jong, and for Bony from Vitesse, but unfortunately I can’t see either happening in Jan if at all.

I also can’t see us getting Alderweild at this moment in time. I think Yanga Mbiwa is probably more realistic at this moment in time.

I really hoped we would have someone in and able to play this weekend, but can’t see it now.

Has Remy been officially announced yet, or is old candleface the only one claiming it is done?

90 geordiesteve520 // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Haidara now wants to move to the Premiership as his first choice, almost as fickle as some NUFC fans, he’ll fit right in!

91 boater // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:46 PM

Spreadthetoon – We are in need of firepower. We’ve always had a shite defense – that is not going to change overnight with Centre halve X from club X- despite what people think.

It’s a shame Pardew failed to solve the Ba/Cisse quandary because it;s left supporters assuming we need some left winger/striker hybrid or nothing else will do. We can’t assume Cisse will score the required goals by being moved more central – and definitely can’t sign players on that basis.

We just need the best players we can get – not get bogged down in the tactical problems we have and how they’ll fit. Pardew may be gone long before incoming players remain..

92 JAMSHA // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:47 PM

Toon -Prodigy

same wit android….cant even see the Topic proper on the home page…to c new comment need to refresh an.the click on.comment to see all comment….

ED GET THE BLOG LAYOUT BAK AS IT WAS PLZZZ

93 NUFC_LEAZES END // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:47 PM

@kets

I am sure mike ashley and Derek llambias read your comment earlier, and took your it into serious consideration…..

94 toonarmydownsouth // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Prodigy
I had to turn the mobile theme off and put up with the slow loading time of the desktop site!
The new mobile version kept making my browser on my phone crash and the comments start top to bottom so you have to scroll for ages!!

95 geordie@bergen_norway // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:48 PM

To be considered by NUFC these days you have to play in Ligue 1 obviously…
Why not look to the Bundesliga or Eredivisie rather than going for emergency solutions in France??

96 Charlie in the Gallowgate // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Bring back Carroll – we might score from a corner

97 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Toon-Prodigy…there are problems with the mobile version of the sire temporarily. This is what Ed has posted:

“I’ve had to disable the usual mobile version of the site -because the CPU usage is far too high and Tiger Technologies is having difficulty keeping the site going – it’s under stress – so I am desperately looking for ways to save CPU time – please be patient with the new mobile version of the site until I can sort something out.”

Ed…congratulations on the good news. Hope the cancer stays away from now on.

98 Transfer Sage // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:50 PM

boater

I agree with you there.

Good players can work in a few different systems, providing they are willing to do it.

I don’t know enough of gomis to say that he can’t play football and will only play long ball. Hopefully we just get the right players in this window, not bothered who just the right ones and enough of them.

99 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:51 PM

*site

100 toon smart // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:52 PM

Maybe we should go for a triple Belgian swoop:

Dries Mertens
Toby Alderweild
Nacer Chadli

101 Caisleann Nua // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:52 PM

Gomis is not the answer couldn’t control a ball in pants. Campbell is already a fair better player than Gomis. I’d love to see him given a chance at the weekend great pace and touch and can pick a bloody sweet pass to. Not going to happen though.

102 theroosta // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:52 PM

Charlie, i think its over two hundred plus attempts since we last scored from a set play, that is bordering on the insane, its just not right, in fact its shi£e

103 Sav // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:52 PM

Wilf Bony, please!

104 mindshaft // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:53 PM

I live in London and can confirm that it wasn’t Ashleys helicopter and he wasnt in it !

105 Markaccus // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:53 PM

The mobile site I have now seems to put the topics in the same order as the desktop. There’s a link that says skip to comments, and the log in is where it should be. I think its gr8 lol

106 reccerobbo // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:54 PM

Sick of same old shite stories don’t believe it when I see it!!!

107 toonarmydownsouth // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:54 PM

Sage
If you need a guide line for the type of CF gomis is think kenwyne jones…..

108 Wandering Geordie // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:55 PM

QPR’s bid for M’vila has been knocked back by Rennes as not being sufficient….We should wipe melt face,s smile and put in a bid for him

109 Transfer Sage // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:55 PM

caisleann

Not sure campbell is better than gomis yet.

But I do like campbell, think he would be brilliant if given the chance, same as sterling for liverpool this year.

110 boater // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:55 PM

Transfer Sage – I have no doubt that Cisse has been played out of position. But he has also played centrally on several occasions, including the last game against Norwich – which was one of most dreadful attacking performances of the season.

You may be right – he may start banging them in by being moved 30 yds more centrally – or with the return of Cabaye (even though it wasn’t happening earlier this season). Hope so.

111 theroosta // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Caisleanne, unfortunatly our manager hasnt the gumption to give young campbell a shot, and he is missing a trick beacuse he is a real intelligent fast thinking quick striker who defences in the prem dont know anything about and could be a real weapon for us, they know all about the ameobi brothers, yawn!!!

112 Toon-Prodigy // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:57 PM

Iv got to scroll right down the comments because the latest show at the bottom? Thats silly? Then i have to scroll all the way back up through the comments to refresh haha. Are you kidding me? Where is Jeremy Beadle?

It would take me ages with a 700-900 comment page. Can this be rectified? So after refreshing the latest comments are at the top of the page like the old theme?

113 Transfer Sage // Jan 16, 2013 at 1:58 PM

tads

that style? or that level of quality.

Because jones is atheltic, tall, strong, good in the air, just he is a poor player.

Drogba is all of those things but good.

114 BigKirky // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:00 PM

I’ve seen Mertens a good few times on ESPN and every time I’ve been more than just impressed. Quality player.

115 Transfer Sage // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:00 PM

boater

I don’t think him being up top will guarantee his form returning..I agree with you we can’t gamble on that.

I think he will be more likely to score now cabs and soon ben arfa will be back.

This season he played up top with ba or slightly wider and too defensive. I think he is best alone up top with cabs type behind him to play him in.

Still a lot to do though to show is a consistent prem league striker.

116 Rotonda heights // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:01 PM

theroosta

sadly campbell doesn’t fit in to pardew’s long ball rubbish
and you’re right with any right thinking manager he would be ideal round about now as pace is non – existent in our team, obertan apart.

117 Lilongwe Geordie // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:01 PM

Agree with people on Campbell. Would be very keen to see him getting some game time, and if he is to fulfill his potential it needs to happen sooner rather then later. I’d have him on the bench for Saturday, and give him half an hour at the end.

If signings miraculously materialise I’d ship him straight out on loan to a championship side where he will get competitive game time rather than the U21s.

118 Toon-Prodigy // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:02 PM

Loic Remy official at QPR.

Source: Sky Sports News

119 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:05 PM

Josip Ili?i? anyone? (if Palermo would sell)

120 Ketsbaia9 // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:05 PM

Apparently that Haidara would prefer to come to us instead of Roma.

121 Munster Mag // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Prodigy, hope u got my message re rowing with you the other night. I hope Remy is utter dross at qpr but we have to shape up and we cant keep excusing MA, although that attitude has changed significantly since the days of the Vally and the Neggers.

122 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:07 PM

Josip Ilicic anyone? (if Palermo would sell)

123 Jail for Ashley // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:07 PM

If that guy on the headline picture wasnt black I would have thought he was an Avater.

124 ToonMauritius // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:07 PM

Juventus make final £3.3m offer for Llorente .
we could get him and give a £60,000 per week

125 Rotonda heights // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:07 PM

it’s funny chelsea are going to rotate ba to protect his knee from playing to many games.
just shows how spectacularly unprofessional we are.

126 Bambams // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:07 PM

Just seen it on his twitter……..ah well…Onwards and upwards !

127 Jail for Ashley // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:08 PM

Avatar

128 Les Grossman // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:09 PM

Out of interest, how many of you ASHLEY Fans were sating throughout the summer transfer window, @wait until the 1st September before you judge.

Bet not many of you admit to it? But We….certainly I know who you are!

129 toonarmydownsouth // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:10 PM

Sage
Level of quality mate

130 Mister Tuff // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:10 PM

My take on the Collo situation is that he will be away- regardless -and that he has been persuaded to play this weekend and will be away next week. After this weekends game there is a gap of ten days to the Villa game. Having an additional ten days -on top of what progress (if any) we are already making on getting 2 CB’s – should allow the replacements to get “bedded in”. Getting the defensive four working together and understanding each others game is paramount, not doing so could be catastrophic.

AC Milan -having no money – don’t think so – Berlusconi (Mr Bonga Bonga) is the owner of the club and the richest man in Italy.

Lack of ambition – this perception prevails -the ambitions of the club need to be sold to prospective players, in a vision of the future which will tempt them that we are going places. (we may have some difficulty doing this -viz lack of statements of intent from El Gourdo and Dastardly)

After the Remy debacle we need to make sure we do not get caught out again. The fact that a top player has chosen QPR over us does not send out a good signal to other prospectve players. We need half a team of quality signings – this will boost morale,for the blind faith brigade – we are in trouble.

It would appear that Dirty Arry has got a bit of momentum going at QPR.

131 Lee Dodd // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:11 PM

It says Something When we Do all the Graft Get the Player Agreed then we Get QPR Gazumping Us !!!! If we Get Beaten of Reading and Aston Villa Then Thats it . Season Ticket Cancelling Bit Style By Thousands because the Fans have Just Had ENOUGH !!!!!

132 Magpietillidie22 // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:11 PM

Rotonda -

Doesnt show how unprofessional we are it shows that A) Chelsea still want Torres to feel like no1 and it gives them an excuse not to play Ba to keep him happy and B) we couldnt rest Ba – ever – he was that important to us. We didnt have that luxury

133 Wayayman // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:13 PM

Aaaaaarrrrrgggghhhhhh…. Someone wake me up when it’s Feb 1st. I’m doing my own nut in looking at Twitter and this blog every two minutes!

134 JAMSHA // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:13 PM

Good Bye Remy Hope U flop … An Then Join League 2 Team Nxt Season

135 Spreadthetoon // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Boater / TS
I agree that there is no 100% anything in football. I also agree that we cannot rely 100% on Cisse either, but we are not in the business of panic buys….or at least I hope note.
Personally I would like to see Jermain Lens or PEA….but whether they do is another thing. I think it is very very harsh to judge Cisse based on being played out of position for the majority of the season……it shows and his first touch is not the best….but if played in the central role I believe something will come good. Btw Boater you cannot use the Norwich game as an example to illustrate Cisse in a poor light. What it did illustrate that Cisse was getting virtually no service until Cabaye came on. We have missed Cabaye and HBA massively so judge Cisse when those two are back. Personally I’m furious at the board and they should sign 2 strikers this window BUT they won’t!

136 Hatem's better than Messi // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Tom Ince is 20 and has played in 64 league games and scored 21 times.

A better way to learn the game than any academy.

Get Campbell on the pitch or out on loan.

137 Lee Dodd // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:15 PM

After Cisse who Have we ??? Shola Is a Ledgend But past it He cant Keep us up. Coloccini wanting Away then Thats it if he Goes Were Stuffed . Its all Mike Slippery hands Ashley and Del market Trader Lambias to Blame as they could have easily Got Players in the Summer But Were to Tight Fisted to Open The wallet.. If we go down It will be down to Them 2 Not Alan Pardew … QPR will Now Stay Up and we are Now In A DOG FIGHT !!!

138 Munster Mag // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:15 PM

Les Gross, I thought you were/ are a hard core MA fan and Pards lover who kept telling all us realists to be positive?? If not mea culpa….

139 Toon-Prodigy // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:18 PM

Munster,

No i didnt, Im not here to row. That would be quite sad. Neither am i here to call other posters names. Im only here to discuss football involving NUFC.

Leave it in the past. If you want to row, i’d appreciate you find someone else

140 nightfa11 // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:18 PM

jesperfuglsang – captain of the lemon crew

im from slovenia so i know a lot about josip..very good technical player BUT

hes only good in a team that can keep possession..we cant & palermos owner wants 30 mio for him=D

141 Ketsbaia9 // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:19 PM

QPR will have a better midfield than Man Utd now.

142 GAZ09 // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Les grossman

You soon had a change of personality, the other day you was bitching at me and others for putting Ashley down because of lack of ambition. What happened in the short space of 24 hours?

143 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:21 PM

nightfa11…yeah sadly it doesn’t seem like we are going to be a possession team after all

…Palermo want £30M for him (well that rules us out I guess lol)

144 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:22 PM

…just thought he had been good for Palermo!

145 theroosta // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:23 PM

Remy, finally agrees a four year deal, cant say im not a bit peed by it, but MA got the deal of the century with AC, sometimes you win in business sometimes you loose, we have had some very decent deals over the last three years and have been done over ie luke de jong, remy, maybe luiz not to sure on that one.

MA knows better than anyone business is business, you take it on the chin you move on no regrets, although im sure he will be looking to do old churchill over in the neat future ha ha, we defo owe that bugger.

Football isnt a firesale situation so MA is not going to win every player we go in for, but we still need to keep pressing, i wont say keep the faith as thats the mackem fanzine, i will say keep believing, as we always tend to do at the toon even though it gets so bloody hard at times, we must for our own sanity!!!!

146 Adssy Mccc // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:23 PM

I don’t usually do this, but i think this will be the side that Pardew picks against Reading. (I don’t really like it, but it’s what i think he’ll do).

———————–Krul———————–
Debuchy——Collo——-Willo——-Santon
Obertan——-Cabs———Anita——Jonas
———————-Shola———————–
———————-Cisse———————–

Can just see him thinking that he will be going ‘attacking’ at home, even though this won’t be all that effective in my mind…

We’ll see I guess :/

147 GAZ09 // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:24 PM

Whats going on upstairs at the club? even Pardew has been quiet for a few days now!

148 shanghai fan // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:24 PM

Anyone think he looks like that Avatar fella?

149 joeinthecheapseats // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:25 PM

A win on Saturday and we have 10 days to hopefully get some new players in and push on for mid table.
Why not try for Michu if we have 10 mill to spend
3/4 mill odemwingie
5 mill for Hangeland proven premiership players that would be a good window

150 Rotonda heights // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:27 PM

There’s beng 2 faced and then there’s Les!!

151 Les Grossman // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:31 PM

GAZ ?? MUNSTER??

I am 100% sure that I have NEVER said I like Ashley, and YES I did in a sense back him up the other day, on account that i think he has the right policies regarding spending on players. I maintain that to this moment when I am wasting time answering to you 2 who obviously cannot read properly….so if you do not understand this either, why dont you go to bed for a wee while, lie and think before you write anything, and comeback to me with a better response to a simple question, I asked earlier! Good boys

152 GAZ09 // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:31 PM

How about we forget about signing players and get Pep Guardiola instead.

153 Rotonda heights // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:33 PM

the 3 are all to blame

Ashley zero interest in the project and zero knowledge of football.

Llambias: A dispicable sleaze, wholly ineffectual in transfers and again zero knowledge of football.

Pardew: here by default and proof we are not a big club.
Awful negative and hoofball style. makes Allardyce and pulis look like Brazil despite having the most talented squad we’ve had in years.

154 Hatem's better than Messi // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:36 PM

GAZ09

Everyone seems to think he’s going to Citeh but I guess if he really wants the biggest challenge in English football … getting us to win something, then you never know. lol

155 Les Grossman // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:36 PM

ROTONDA (the most fickle person on here)

And what is your beef now?
Not another who cant understand simple english (although due to slight dyslexia, my spelling is shite admittedly)!

I asked a question. Answer or dont ….Your perogative.
Stop bloody bleating on you whingeing pompous little ponce!

156 GAZ09 // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Les you are a complete moron. Don’t worry i wont respond to your comments anymore, you are nothing but a two faced lying, contradicting little prick, who can only give out criticism to others and cant take anything negative said back to you.

157 Rotonda heights // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:38 PM

GAZ 09

I suggested that earlier. Rather than getting in good players for a manager who will only ruin them and play them out of position and suggest they kick it as far as they can , jump as high as they can and run as fast as they can, throw big money at a top ” footballing ” manager.

Pep wasn’t high maintenance at barca, they just produce superb youth time and again. Who’s going to develop our youngsters, not Pardew that’s for damn sure.

158 Hencha Boii // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:39 PM

Personally believe we need a striker with pace who can play in a 433 system, not a striker who will push cisse out wide again!

159 GAZ09 // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:42 PM

Rotonda
Your spot on, the problem with our team is just simply down to the manager who is out of his depth.

160 Markaccus // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:43 PM

Comment by Remy: “I can’t wait to play in Europe wit qpr” bwahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaa. -big breath- bwahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaa.

161 Rotonda heights // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:43 PM

Ah Les, bless, you little keyboard warrior you. the very epitome of a ”Fast fists, slow brain” little chap.

Have you considered a course in any of the following:-

1) Public relations 2) Anger management 3) how to win friends and influence people?

Now Ed has asked you to moderate your language as there maybe people even younger than you on here.

162 the1willy // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:44 PM

The longer this drags on the more I think we should at least drag that Odemwingie chap in from West Brom. I know he’s not the solution to our problem, but he knows what it is to fight.

163 curmon // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:45 PM

The real transfer window scenario.

Act 1

the three stooges are sat in their office, drinking, smoking farting and playing cards, while the press speculate on who we are looking at buying, what we are willing to pay, when they will arrive on Tyneside for a medical etc. After a few days the prospective transfer falls through due to, player unfit, gone to another club, demanded too much money, his bunions were incurable etc.

At this point one of the stooges calls the press and tells them how much they tried to bring in the player, but it was in the clubs best interest that it did not go ahead. Then back to the card table until it is time to call ther press to trot out an excuse why things did not happen. This way they can let the press do all the work without getting off their arses.

Act 2 – 1st February

Time to issue a statement saying how hard they tried to recruit at least 55 players to the club , but it was in everyones best interests that all transfer action is delayed until the summer.

Meanwhile back to the card table to count the money they got for, Demba, Colo, Santon, Krul, Ben Arfa.

Williamson and the Ameobi’s must be chuffed as their first team places are secure.

164 the1willy // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Not sure Pep is really the answer… not at the moment at least. He inherited a squad who were fighting for titles, not for survival. He would be decent bet for a long term (5 year ) plan, but not to pull us out of this mess

165 nightfa11 // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:46 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC1liPTDQgc

166 Toon-Prodigy // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:48 PM

Rotonda, with respect.

I disagree, Pardew does not set us up to play longball. I think its a case of low confidence in certain players. Williamson and Simpson the most knocking it long, not wanting the ball for very long. Santon sometimes, still has alot to learn. Its been noticed and rectified by Pardew. Their passing it about now.

Poor performances from our midfielders also low on confidence and moral, not showing for the ball.

The chopping and changing of the squad because of injuries and suspensions has resulted in no rhythm being found. Poor distribution of the ball. No consistent starting 11. Lack of quality in depth, playing youngsters.

Lots of factors to take into account. I dont believe it’s Pardew actually setting us up to play longball.

167 the1willy // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:49 PM

Does DL have a day job? If not what exactly is he getting paid for.
I can imagine the the Newcastle board room is a bit like Jabba’s palace in Return of the Jedi, with MA making jokes and burping, DL laughing away, and AP in a bikini with a chain around his neck tickling MAs tummy

168 Markaccus // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:55 PM

The1willy lmfao. Class. Ooooooaaaaahhhh soloooo, wanki chewbakka du blabba mcFlabba

169 Markaccus // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:58 PM

Lol @willy. Oooaahhhh, solo du wancki chewbakka, gabba da blaaba McFlabber

170 Robby Bobson // Jan 16, 2013 at 2:58 PM

This really is a blast from the past….glenn roeder wanted him from st etienne to replace shearer…decent player.

171 Les Grossman // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:01 PM

GAZ09
Im hurt

ROTONDA (The most fickle fan on here)
See your trying to sound intellectual again. Well done you…..close to pulling it off.

‘Keyboard warrior’ indeed….and you just jump to my tune, like a ickle jack russel being pked with a stick yap yap yap yap

Now….Onto the next topic of conversation!

172 Slank // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:01 PM

Rotonda heights@ 153

‘…Ashley zero interest in the project and zero knowledge of football..’

So someone who pumps in millions of his own money because he isn’t interested – interesting view

Do the Glazors at ManU have zero knowledge of football? How about Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Man City? What about Roman Abramovich does he too have zero knowledge? Funny how the owners of football clubs have zero knowledge of football isn’t it?

173 the1willy // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Think Toon Prodigy could have a point. I don’t think there is a wrong or right answer, but it is certainly true that Krul, Simpson, and Williamson tend to hoof it rather a lot. Mind you, if the current other option is to pass it to Mr T so he can do a few turns just outside the 18 yard box or pass it to anyone not wearing a toon shirt, I’m not sure we can blame them :-O

174 Les Grossman // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:04 PM

GAZ09
“Cant take anything negative said back to you” There lies your first problem youngun!

Your on the road to recovery……

175 Slank // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:06 PM

Toon-Prodigy @ 166

I think your excellent analysis is the most accurate and concise explanation of our the team’s problem I have read.

Well done. Very refreshing to read such a good post. Lets have more please.

176 Robby Bobson // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:06 PM

After reading some of the nonsense on here im taking a break until 1st feb….plus the new layout makes it almost impossible to use the blog on n android phone.

177 liam1985nufc // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:06 PM

Pep Guardiola! I think we may need unfortunately a reality check here. He will be at Man City, Man Utd or Chelsea in the not too distant future. My bet is on Chelsea personally!

178 Rake // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Maybe after losing Remy the club want to get someone over the line and say we never really wanted Remy… ? cover their ass

179 Robby Bobson // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:09 PM

The signings of cabaye, anita, marveaux, obertan, ba, cisse, ben arfa is clearly a guy whos setting up a long ball team.

180 Les Grossman // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Slank

Oh Rotonda is a Joy.
Hard to believe that 18 months ago, he was shouting people down for daring have an opinion on mike ashley and his five year plan!

Keyboard warrioring to say the least…

300m Rotonda, did you hear that, 300m and he has no interest….Sounding very intellectual these days

181 check the toastie // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:11 PM

If Shola is brought back into the team on Saturday and all i watch is long balls from Krul to Shola , i will not be staying for long. I have had enough and will not return until Pardew is sacked.

Feeling sick thinking about that predicament. Jonas is bad enough.

However i would like to declare that i am looking forward to seeing what our new international full back can do, it will be so refreshing seeing a proper footballer in that position.

DEBUCHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY.

182 the1willy // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:11 PM

I think this is what goes on in the dressing room.
Ap – ‘Right lads, I want you to play the passing game today you all got that!’

Simpson thinks ‘I know all about that, I remember this bloke called David from my Man U days’ – then tries 50yrd pinpoint cross field passes.
Santon thinks ‘Ah so he wants me to pass people’ and tries running the entire length of the field every time the ball comes to him.
Krul and Williamson think ‘Ah, the passsing game, we know that’ and decide to (by)pass the entire midfield.
Colo understands perfectly, but then decides to begger off to Argentina

183 Les Grossman // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:12 PM

Toon-Prodigy.

Good post.
Been saying that for weeks now to the EPL Managers on here!

184 Slank // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:15 PM

Robby Bobson @ 178

Yep, that’s what I thought too.

Pardew is clearly trying to replicate that well known long ball hoofing style of West Ham the club he once managed.

185 toontillidie // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:18 PM

what is the problem with certain posters we NEED a ST/CF this guy might not be the fastest in the world but i have seen some of his finishing he can put it in the back of the net and thats what we need GOALS i for one am happy that we get a striker even if it isnt a persie or a messi give the guy a break and at least lets see what he can offer if we get him, at least we will have another CF/ST to help even if he is similar to Cisse we saw from Cisses first season he can score and if this guy is like him then sign him Up

186 nufc 11 // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:19 PM

No way not the ST we need Bony, DE Jong, Sulmani, Yanga wud be better signing leave Tomkins where he is, we need hungry players who want to succeed not players looking for the pampered life all the best to Remy bullet dodged IMO

187 toontillidie // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:21 PM

nufc u must be dreaming if ya think we can get them players alot of top clubs will be chasing them too even if this guy is here for one season to help us stay up its a help then we can work on strengthening more in the summer once our PL status is safe

188 nightfa11 // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:23 PM

priority should be a defender FFS…marveaux, hba, cabaye , cisse & anita will get us goals, but defence..lost for words..ok taylor will be back..for a while..but if colo of taylor get injured or receive a card..were done..

189 Jail for Ashley // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Rotunda,
I am a working class man from a working class family so why did you and your cronies constantly need to label me as being thick because of my dislike for Mike Ashley and what I think of his long term ambition of the club I love and financially support.

190 toontillidie // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:25 PM

I agree night we do need a CB or 2 but can you really see it happening i havent seen us linked with a CB in the last week so i am guessing pards is expecting the current back 4 to do a Job Never gonna happen the CBS are mediocre at best the only good part of the back line is Santon and Debuchy and colo is the only cb thats any good and his form has dropped terribly recently so the BOTTOM line is we are truly Screwed !!!!

191 RooneyToons // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:25 PM

I really hope this signing players 27 and under isn’t gonna bite us in the ass, it’s a good idea in the long run but if it means signing a 29 yr old(Bastos anyone?) to get us out of this relegation battle. Surely it’s worth it than signing a player who may take 2 seasons to blossom? 29 is a males prime after all

192 nightfa11 // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:33 PM

its funny…slovenia just got an old new coach Katanec (was already a manager of slovenia in 2000 & 2002 when we went to european & world cup.. anyway..he used to play with maradona for sampdoria in early 90is..& he said that back then germany only allowed 2 foreign players & italy on 3 per team..& u needed to be 28.. & they made a completre research about you..what u did when you were 15, 20, etc..how u evolved..& now he said you only need to score to ok goals & big teams are already after you=) but yeah…back then you needed to be 28 to make a trasnfer to one of the major league..now everyones saying that youre old at 28=)

193 theroosta // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:33 PM

Those new players have got to come in, we are on the edge already, could we take it, could we stand it, we certainly dont deserve it.

This colo situation must be chronic if he is going to be man overboard, they say only at the toon!

You could get a film and 10 sequels out of this gaff, people still would not believe it!

194 Unbelievable Tekkers // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:35 PM

For anybody who hasn’t seen……

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lqRVqWmN3U&feature=youtu.be

195 Jam only For H.ben Arfa // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Official for Remy, for money…with clause if QPR down to championship
http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/his-1st-qpr-video-loic-remy-announces-hes-signed-on-the-rangers-twitter-feed/
http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/188572.html

196 Jail for Ashley // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:44 PM

If I hadnt of just read the boy in striped pyjamas I might of found that funnier

197 Marty-Toon // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:44 PM

Donno if he’s the type of player we need,he’s strong though and will play and hold up the ball, which we’ve been missing.

198 Toon-Prodigy // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:47 PM

Cheers lads,

My belief is when we get a few new faces in and get our first 11 consistently playing regularly together again. We will be ok. Everything will improve, as will the football we are witnessing.

The kids will be dropped back to the reserves, a few new faces in this window will give us that quality in depth we were robbed of in the summer.

And our bench will be a hell of alot stronger.

This window is very very important, we need these players in asap. Like now. 2 weeks left, This window will define the rest of our season.

199 newcben // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:50 PM

This lad is 10times the player of Cisse and would be perfect with 2-3-1

——————Krul————-
Debuchy–Colo-Sakho–Santon
————-Cabaye-M’Villa——-
HBA———–DeJong—Marv
———–Gomis—————

Nd hope they gel! Nick M’Villa off qpr

200 cornishman // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:51 PM

Stop faffing about and sign Andy Carroll and quick before we run out of time again. The lad WANTS to come home and he would be the perfect foil for Cisse, we might score some headed goals as well . Also he,s not a bad defender at set pieces an area where we have been woeful. GET HIM

201 Lynxie // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:53 PM

jesus christ words fail me at some of the morons on here.
Robby Bobson: do you even know what ‘long ball’ is? When was the last time you saw Ben Arfa and Marveaux launch the ball from the right / left back spot, over 70 yards in the general direction of Shola / Cisse? What are you watching man?
Setting up a long ball team because of the signings you mentioned? Every single one of those players loves the ball at thier feet and on the green stuff, not in the clouds. Now if you had mentioned Willo and Simmo……..
To mention Cabaye, Marveaux, Anita and Ben Arfa as long ball hoofers just shows what a retard you are.

202 catchy in norway // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:54 PM

TDS

regarding the transfers and who gets credit

i think its fair to say MA wanted to put in place mr rat face wise to be the person to look over the signings coming into the club, im not 100% but i think carr was imployed around that time too, i think we still buy players the way ashley wanted , but now we have saved 1mil a year by sacking wise, and letting DL do that job

i never hear of pardew going to france spying on players i never see much wrote about him scouting other teams out before matches

i dont think pardew has the control he would have you believe he has at the club, i think he is told the players he is working with and that is it,,

if pardew had control over who he wanted in the club, i think the first player he would buy would be a CB, we have needed one since last year, wlliamson was not good enough then and he isnt now,, and i would go as far to say i would have been happy to keep simpson until the end of the season if it ment we had a quality CB as i think we have options for RB

the one player i know carr had nothing to do with was obertan, i read an interview from him and he said he had not done any scouting on obertan, i think he new back then that he was shite,, so take you pick DL or AP one of those bought obertan

TS said earlier we need to replace to guys at our club,

DL he is simply not good at his job in the footballing world,

AP, he is out of touch with modern football and how it has moved on since he played,, he has quoted many times he went to learn from HM at chelsea,, id love to see where and what he learned from him,

i have no respect for the guy, he has got us in 16th place in the leauge and he still sugar coats things, “that performance goes a long way to repay the traviling fans at the brighton game” that performance was shite, other than obertans snap shot i dont remember us creating much,,, filling us full of crap again,,
roll on reading,, we will get beat and hopefully he will be sacked fingers crossed

203 Lynxie // Jan 16, 2013 at 3:57 PM

For the record, I saw Gomis here against Athletic Bilbao a few weeks ago, and he ain’t ‘pacy’. he may have had blistering pace a few years ago, but then again so did I. he does not look to me the sort of player who will get us goals like we need, he loses the ball easily and just shrugs his shoulders, I fear the premier league may be a step too far for him. His first touch is not great, and he appears lazy. Not for me chaps. Danny Graham is a better option as he is DOING it in the premier league and can only get better.

204 Fenham Boy // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:01 PM

What on a penny farthing with six pence to spend.

Ed Suggest you limit yourself in future to announced done deals and forget rumours and speculation.

205 nightfa11 // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:02 PM

catchy in norway

i agree..

206 paddythemagpie // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:05 PM

guardiola new manager at bayern.wow didnt see that 1 coming

207 Lynxie // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:08 PM

Guardiola = Bayern Munich.
Shit, I suppose we are stuck with Padew now pmsl

208 Santon03 // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:08 PM

We should go for this guy Cristian PAsquato

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_ls5chHV6A

I don’t think he would cost much and doesn’t need huge wages. We could go for him on loan with option to buy or just buy.

209 Jail for Ashley // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:08 PM

Catchy
Why didnt you say what you promised and stop posting.

210 p // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:08 PM

paddy – hopefully there are a few other things you did not see coming but pertaining to the toon (good things mind!)

211 Munster Mag // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:13 PM

Les, stop looking for a fight for goodness sake. If you dont understand Mea Culpa, its not my fault.

212 Munster Mag // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:18 PM

Prodigy, if you have such an issue with banter and names being called, surely this site isnt for you. If I think any fan is delusional , I’ll say it. That doesnt mean I am being abusive, foul mouthed etc. Could be a lot worse ! Chill bro.

213 GAZ09 // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:18 PM

Looking like another day without a signing or any info from our club, what a disgrace!

214 Santon03 // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:21 PM

Me ME ME ME, MA fans

215 robin // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:21 PM

Pardew should go as his record shows he was a below average player and has took that into Management. Harry Redknapp has shown how poor his judgement is Remy should have been busting s gut to join us but alas under these amatuers no chance!

216 p // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:22 PM

GAZ09 unfortunately you have a point.

Maybe Friday if we are lucky

217 paddythemagpie // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:23 PM

yea hopefully lol….wers the 2-3 signings that reporter on the radio(cant think of his name) was on bout comin early this week

218 Munster Mag // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:23 PM

Prodigy – good post at 166. I hope you are right though. pardew has to hang his head in shame for all the dross free kicks etc, and lack of comebacks. I think you are possibly being generous here. Put it this way , I cant see us doing a Reading and winning 3-2 after being 2-0 down. I also have to question the lack of first half motivation levels which Pardew must accept blame for too. All fair criticisms in my opinion. And I want to be wrong and see fast improvement, but the Cisse / senegal excuse was just a bit much to take ….

219 check the toastie // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Gotta say not that impressed with the fact Remy has moved to QPR as Redknapp has convinced him. Were is our manager in our negotiations, i tell you were, hes told to mind his own f##king business, by that hoorible bast#rd DelBoy.

We have let ourselves down on this deal, more care should have been taken to get Remy ‘ Over the fu##ing Line.

Absolute amateurs for me. He should have signed last week, staright after Demba had gone, pissing about yet again, penny pinching.

220 thai-mag // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:27 PM

cornishman
don’t you know you can’t play for more than 2 clubs in a season, you would be buying him to sit in the stands and watch us go down

221 Santon03 // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:30 PM

I want to make things clear first, I’M NOT HOPING NUFC TO LOSE.
if we lose against Reading, does it mean we have worse squad quality than Reading or our manager really sux?
if we lose against a team like Reading, how could we blame MA for that? We lose against Brighton, I’m pretty sure that we have better squad than they are.

222 Colo-Sus // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:37 PM

This is getting depressing its the same old shit from our board! I don’t blame HBA etc if they leave there’s being sensible but then there’s this. They should hve learned their lesson in the summer they haven’t joke

Piss off Lambias you incompetent half wit

223 Pardews Parsnip Bonce // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:43 PM

@ctt except it was fernandez that convinced remy. with his wallet no doubt.

224 toon smart // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:45 PM

When people ask for communication from the club what information are they looking for?

225 Beattie25 // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:49 PM

toon smart

How about ‘Remy was just one target, don’t worry we have others…’

226 Lynxie // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:49 PM

Pardew: ‘When Steven Taylor and Ben Arfa return to full fitness it will be like having two new signings…………’

‘There Mike, I think they bought it, what do you reckon? Who else is leaving this week………..?’

227 Spreadthetoon // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Sign Younes Belhander…..spurs stalling….NUFC can compete on wages with Spurs….just the kind of player we need so why not?!

228 tweaked // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Why John guidetti, young, fast and a goal scorer

229 Lynxie // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:53 PM

Or my personal favourite
‘we have been beavering away behind the scenes, working very hard, but we just couldn’t get them over the line’.
How is it that other teams don’t have any problem with this ‘over the line’ business…….especially when it is taking OUR players over ‘THEIR’ lines?

230 toon smart // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Beattie25

That seems reasonable.

Would you want any more specifics or just they are working on transfers?

231 the1willy // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:54 PM

So we’ve still not signed anyone I see.
See that the MAG writer is a huge fan of AP… not
He cites AP’s win record as being the third worst since 1992… and we’ve had a few managers in that time eh.

232 Santon03 // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Macheda is available for loan

233 Lynxie // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:56 PM

With respect guys, what we need is a PROVEN gpalscorer, in our position we can not afford to have a punt on untried talent, they should have done that in summer. The bozo’s have fiddled while Rome burned, and if they dont stop the rot and rebuild the squad to a competitive level, I fear the worst. It is not merely the quality that is lacking, but we have ZERO depth in the squad. Let Colo go, Taylor gets injured, and lo and behold, Willo is our defence. Words fail me.

234 the1willy // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:57 PM

In AP’s defence, I’m can’t remember a time when we’ve only had one fit fist team CB for nearly half a season.
One could perhaps argue that we should have possibly (just possibly mind you) bought a defender or two in the summer…. but that’s just an opinion

235 Lynxie // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:58 PM

Santon 03 @ 232:

re: Macheda. Thats because he couldn’t hit a cows arse with a banjo.

236 Toon-Prodigy // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Munster,

Thanks.

I dont mind a bit of constructive criticism. Aslong as it’s constructive. I don’t feel there is any need for any calling at all. I don’t do it personally.

I think i just felt at the time you didn’t really no my beliefs so it was uncalled for.

I hope we can get along. Where all here for the same reason at the end of the day.

Im regards to Pardew, i don’t think he is the best manager out there i agree. I agree he has made mistakes. The points i raise are normally from him recieving stick for things that have nothing to do with him. Im not under the belief like some that a change of manager is the way forward right now. Im not in the blame everything on Pardew brigade, im in the blame the board brigade for the lack of summer activity.

But aye, Pardew could of changed things, done things different. Sure. Some things have just not worked out.

But I believe the main problems at the club are the board and their mad gambles. I feel Pardew has been placed under enormous amounts of pressure because of last summer. He deserved the backing after last seasons finish.

237 Santon03 // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Lynxie

Can you be more specifi about proven goalscorer?
is it like Messi? Ronaldo? Ibra? PAto? Lewandowski? Huntelaar?
If we can’t afford the wage other clubs offering for a player like Remy, what are the chances we can afford proven goalscorer? Btw the decission not to fight QPR for Remy signature is the correct one imo.

238 Lynxie // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:04 PM

Toon prodigy:
Great post mate, keeping it real, liking it. A good example to all the other gobshites and ITK merchants on here.

239 Santon03 // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:06 PM

Lynxie

would you prefer Mached or Xisco? I’m not suggesting to buy him. I’m suggesting to get players in on loan with option to buy, this just for temporary solution to buy us time until summer transfer when we have more time. If we trying to buy every player it will be time consuming, just look how long it takes to get Remy and still we didn’t get him in.

240 Rotonda heights // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:07 PM

http://www.themag.co.uk/the-mag-articles/has-alan-pardew-lost-the-dressing-room/?

SPOT ON

241 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:07 PM

I can see absolutely nothing has happened all day on the transfer front!

…so what have you guys been doing all afternoon?

242 belgrade fan // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Our trans window so fae- 10 days talking about Remy, after 12 days finaly make a move but bottom lined shit club hijected him. One day after info we r in talks with not less than a 5 plyers. Than here we r with Gomis, probably rumour..
in mean time, our best player said he will leave as bcs no ambitious, our captain wants go home bcs had a clash with our idiotic manager, Simmo not yet sold and will leave for free in May…
There is no 1 official statement from club about transfer activities..
Derek LLambias- will be our undertaker

243 Lynxie // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:09 PM

Santon03:
Nice to see you are taking this seriously (Messi FFS)…..We dont have to go in for world record transfers to find a ‘proven ‘ goalscorer. I am referring to achievable and ‘gettable’ targets such as Danny Graham for one, Anelka for two, Drogba for three, (these 2 are gonna be offloaded as their club is restructuring the wage bill), Odemwingie is another. Quit it with the FIFA man and have a look at the real world.

244 Santon03 // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:13 PM

Someone posted here before that AP didn’t plan for hoofballs tactic, it is caused by players didn’t have confidence to play short passes, I forgot who.
If AP didn’t plan to play like that, then he should be screaming to the players not to play like that and the players wouldn’t say things about his tactics in interviews.

245 Mister Tuff // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:13 PM

spreadthetoon @227 – agree that Belhanda would e a good buy -apparently Montpellier are after £12 million for him -this will probably put the Toon off. He’s away at ACON at the moment as well.

246 Lynxie // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:13 PM

Santon: I am with you totally on the decision about not entering a bidding war for Remy BTW. He aint all that, and lets see how he does against Premier league defenders…………
So we dont disagree about everything lol

247 GAZ09 // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:15 PM

The real world is that this club as no intention of signing anyone, i think they are honestly happy with the players we have.

248 Rotonda heights // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:15 PM

santon

If we lose to reading at home the only 1 we are really missing then is benny, but no doubt pardew will give it the usual BS line. For me he should have gone already and given someone else a chance in the window who players may want to come and play ” football ” not hoof ball for.

it’s bad enough losing when you’re playing decent football but to keep losing while playing sunday pub stuff is beyond the pale

249 the1willy // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:19 PM

Well, that’s it, another day and no concrete news about anything. I’m hoping (but sadly not very convinced) that we’ll suddenly present two or three players no one had linked us with… A la ‘Cabaye’ and ‘Cisse’ (and hopefully of the same quality), a ‘blink and you’ll miss it’ type transaction.

250 Santon03 // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:20 PM

Lynxie

the players you mentioned are mostly 30+years old, I don’t know about the club policy for players age and I think those players earn more than Remy at QPR maybe not Graham (i’m not sure Graham is in proven goalscorer category).

251 NUFC FOR SALE // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:20 PM

GAZ09 exactly.

In fact I don’t think we’ll have the players we have.

Collicini will be away saving 60 k per week.

I bet we sell Krul and Santon in this window and replace with cheaper options.

We will get relegated, Ashley will pick up 25million parachute payment, sell Cabaye, Ben Arfa, Cisse, Tiote and happily count the tens of millions not caring a less that they are a championship club once again.

I wouldn’t even bother reading any transfer speculation as I guarantee we’ll sign nobody.

252 Spreadthetoon // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:22 PM

Mister Tuff
If NUFC are unwilling to pay £12m for a decent winger/ striker…then we do not deserve to be in the premiership………….tbf NUFC should have a war chest of about £50m…..with AC monies and little activity in recent transfer mkts and HUGE addition TV revenues next season and rest of Europe football clubs really struggling to balance the books……tell ya what if I had £12m I’d buy him and rent him out to MAs cos’ him and Dekka r a right pair of f’ing rent boys!!! HAHA LOL

253 the1willy // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:23 PM

Some final food for thought. There are arguments about AP using hoofball tactics.
Now, as I see it, both sides seem to have valid points.
The ‘if he wanted to play hoofball why has he signed Cabaye, Ben Arfa etc’ side and the ‘Just look at the stats and watch the matches side.
As of yet, I’m on the fence, but I leave you with two questions:
1: If AP doesn’t want to play hoofball, why isn’t he beating Krul/Williamson(Simpson with a long and heavy stick.
2: Was AP actually all that involved in the signing of aforementioned silky skilled passers, or were these deals done above his head? – After all he has come out several times saying he’d love Carroll back.
Just thoughts

254 Santon03 // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Rotonda

Yes we should have changed the manager, I think everything will be much better. Some might argue that it isn’t wise to change manager in mid season, but we have done it before with Glenn Roeder. He took over in Feb, we were in relegation zone and finished 7th.

255 GAZ09 // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:25 PM

I dont think we will get relegated, we have just enough quality to avoid that and a few other teams around us are a little weaker, i do feel though next year even with us still in the Prem there will be a mass exodus of players leaving.

256 Lynxie // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:26 PM

Toon Mauritius @ 124:
perfect solution my friend.
Llorente is taylor made for the Premier league, quick, strong, good target man, brave, good in the air and scores goals. I have seen him myself dozens of times and he is a class above. Athletic Bilbao no longer want him, as he is letting his contract run down and has had major bust up with the lunatic of a manager they have here. The manager (Bielsa -raving headcase) continues to leave him on the bench despite the team struggling for goals, and then repeatedly puts him on for the last 2 or 3 minutes of games simply to allow the stadium to booo him (excellent man mangement skills NOT). And llorente is simply playing a waiting game. Give this guy a first team shirt and he will show everyone what point he has to prove. Juventus only offering 3.3 million? Lets do a QPR on them………..

257 Spreadthetoon // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:27 PM

GAZ09
Spot on….this is MAs last chance with players and fans alike…..irrespective of the seasons conclusion.

258 Santon03 // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:27 PM

NUFC FOR SALE

my bet is Krul will be sold not SAnton.
Replacing GK is cheaper than LB/RB/LW.

259 soundoid // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:28 PM

Didier Drogba. He’s friends with Tiote, unhappy in China he speaks french, he can head a ball, he knows the EPL and he’s a beast. We do have a No11 shirt going spare.

260 the1willy // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Yeah Yeah Drogba!!! Wages might be a wee bit of a stumbling block, but I honestly do think he’d consider it just to prove he’s still got it.

261 89Norcal // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:30 PM

All I know about Gomis is he’s good in Fifa Ultimate Team

262 the1willy // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Llorente would also be fantastic, on his day he’s unstoppable. I live in Spain and there is a rumour that he’s already got an arrangement with another club, but the club are being stubborn and won’t let him leave until his contract has run down (a bit of a case of biting off your nose to spite your face there)

263 Santon03 // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:33 PM

89Norcal

The players I always get in FIFA are Ogbonna, Honda, Leandro, and Jean.

264 Spreadthetoon // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:33 PM

Tony Fernandez approach
“Remy your a class act, your a great player with a lot of promise and I like the way you play…it’d be great if you’d come to my club”
MA approach
“Remy your my bitch. You’ll be playing in EL this year….not sure bout’ next year, but basically you work for me, you’re no different from my SD employees……ya get me and don’t you forget it….BIAAAATCH”

Just a differing contrast in addition to the xtra dosh made available weekly to the prlck Remy!

265 Lynxie // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:33 PM

Now signing Drogba would satisfy me. That would be a real coup. Rather than bringing in Harewood or Shefki Kuqi, this would do the job. Pardew is a well documented admirer, and this guy would revel at SJP with the hero worship etc. If he keeps us up, and undoes all the woeful management and board decisions of this season, he will be forever loved. He loves a challenge, and for me, this is the biggest one going, playing and surviving (with a constantly depleting squad) in the toughest league in the world.

266 GAZ09 // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Nothing is gonna change until Ashley and he’s clowns get out of the club, we cant even sack pardew because no other manager in their right mind is going to be a yes man.
Its not even worth talking about who we need to sign and who would be good in other postions, we’re 16days into the window and cant even sign a CB that we’ve needed for god knows how long.

267 the1willy // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Apparently Graham wants to move back to the North East. Squad player?
I’m not really sure how good he is, but I know he’d certainly give 100%
Perhaps he’d be like Carroll, excell playing infront of his home town crowd, but not able to perform quite as well anywhere else.

268 Mister Tuff // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:35 PM

spreadthetoon – agree that a war chest of cash should be available -I suspect it probably is. I’m not so sure about the Andy Carroll monies though.
somebody else has just posted about Percy Parsnip making several statements about getting Carroll back. My take on this -purely guesswork – is that Carroll will be back in the summer and in effect we are going to have to refund Liverpool half the £35 million.

269 Rotonda heights // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:35 PM

the1 willy

the kindest thing to call pardew is an enigma because as you say the things he does just don’t add up at all.

Players leaving and wanting to leave left, right and centre and 2 wins in 17 usually means one thing, the manager shouldn’t be the manager. The players aren’t fighting for him or agreeing with the style.

270 Santon03 // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:35 PM

LOL @spread

271 toonicle // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:35 PM

My guess is we will end up with Danny Graham. Could be worse I suppose.

272 jmr271186 // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:35 PM

Good player but not what we need, after all pardew said we wanted a quick powerful striker who can compliment piss. I haven’t got a clue who we could sign to play that rf/lf role, all I do know is piss needs to be the man in the middle and he needs Ben arfa and an equally creative player on the other side of him

273 Rake // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:35 PM

Pardew said he Campbell had been sent back to the youth team to get games and because he had seen Pardew not very happy so presumably there has been some big bust ups in the dressing room? just thought this may back up some people’s thoughts that their has been problems.

274 fray bentos // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:36 PM

@STT

“Sign Younes Belhander…..spurs stalling….NUFC can compete on wages with Spurs….just the kind of player we need so why not?!”

Eh why not? who knows more like

Spurs stallin, how do you know this? how do you know anything but the parties involved?

Who knows what teams are in for him?
Who knows what wage he wants?
Who knows what league he want to play for?
Who knows what teams he want to play for?
Who knows what sort of agent he has?
Who knows what the chairman and manager of his club are like?
Who knows what clauses he has in his contract?
Who knows what control his family/wife/girlfriend have over his decision?
Who knows why he would choose our club over a big club?
Who knows what his club wants for him?
Who knows what his attidude is like behind the scenes?

You get the point?

275 the1willy // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:36 PM

Rotonda, when you say it like that…. I don’t think we even need to hear opinions about it, the facts speak for themselves, 2 wins in 17… it’s not bad, its f’ing abismal

276 Rotonda heights // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:37 PM

please god we get another manager in the Rodgers / laudrup mould who don’t want carroll or graham!!! who cares if they’re geordies

277 gonufc (up and Hatem) // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:38 PM

So, the big question isn’t who will be our signings this january, but who will be our only ‘Shefki Kuqi’ signing?

My money’s on Shefki Kuqi. Again.

278 the1willy // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:38 PM

Right now we need someone in the Simeone (Atletico de Madrid) mould. He’s whipped them right into shape

279 GAZ09 // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Carlton Cole thats who we’ll F@@king end up with!

280 Beattie25 // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Am I the only one who doesn’t want Graham here?

281 89Norcal // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Santon03

haha yeah Ogbonna is a go-to now in FIFA.

282 Spreadthetoon // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:41 PM

Mister Tuff
I heard that as well which IMO is a complete backward step. If this window transpires in being a pile of **** then AP will also take some criticism. Hope we have a positive window on and off the pitch……….patience is running thin with MA/DL but also AP is not beyond reproach for the awful stuff that has been served up. Now Cabaye is back and others on their way….I do not see AP having any excuses left. Carroll IMO would be a major backward step and prove beyond doubt that he is no better than big Sam! We need progressive passing football….AP is capable…is he willing?!

283 Sir Braveheart // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:42 PM

I think we should go for Paddy MacGuiness up front. He’s got a bit of a dark personality so to speak but has a great head on him.

Scottie McScott from Scotland would be my second choice. Likes to play with a lot of freedom

284 GAZ09 // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:42 PM

i dont want Graham, if its coming down to them kind of standards i’ll rather have Glenn Murray

285 Lynxie // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:43 PM

Norcal / Santon:
In a nutshell you two numpties.
FIFA is a computer game you wooden headed halfwits, get with the system!

286 the1willy // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:43 PM

How things (don’t) work in the NUFC system.
Graham Carr spots talented players and finds out about clauses in their contracts etc.
He tells the board, they then see if they can sign the player or not (generally not).
The talented player, if signed, is then sent to AP so he can be incorportated into our way of play.
Now, I think the problem sometimes may be in what Carr thinks is a great player for the way we play, and how AP wants to play. Again, just a thought

287 Spreadthetoon // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:43 PM

Beattie25
Graham? Is he fast and pacey?……eeerrr NO! So he should not be on our remit….surely….unless the powers that be are completely CLUELESS!

288 Charlie in the Gallowgate // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:44 PM

My bet is we sign nobody – thats why Pardew put pressure on Shelia not to go to Nigeria – ‘keep your head low don’t answer your mobile’
cos – after we sell Ba you’ll be Cisse’s striking partner for the rest of the season’
or something along those lines

289 daztoon // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:46 PM

Just get Guidetti from man city on loan with view to buy and then concentrate on getting defenders in

290 Lynxie // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:46 PM

Norcal / Santon:

So its FIFA is it? Great scouting system guys, So I suppose we should be signing Duke Nukem and Lara Croft eh?
Get a grip you pair of dummies.

291 Santon03 // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:46 PM

Lynxie

we were talking about FIFA game not the real one. I think you should read carefully before name calling.

292 Novocastrian66 // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Spreadthetoon; “fast and pacey.” Are they not the same thing?

293 Spreadthetoon // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:48 PM

fray
Good point. What do we know? Nothing….

This whole blog is about conjecture…even’s Eds posts…..so what’s your real point? Sorry no I do not understand beyond that……we can all conjecture about SFA…….but that ‘s not fun is it

294 Lynxie // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Beattie @ 280:
yes. hahahahahaha. In fairness, anyone is favourable to Ranger.

295 gonufc (up and Hatem) // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:49 PM

I just can’t believe how much better we are (Man U 3-0 last year excluded) when we play passing football compared to hoofy hoof.

Why does Pardew seem to insist on lumping it? Especially when at home it seems.

296 Spreadthetoon // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:51 PM

Novo
I like to use lots n lots of words that all mean exactly the same thing….like those clever journos do….on Strand……make me look daft…..err cough cough I mean really clever!

297 Sir Braveheart // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:51 PM

Off topic has the blog had a redesign in the last couple of days? Because my phone keeps throwing a wobbly when I try to view posts and everythings laid out differently.

298 Lynxie // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:52 PM

I have a theory.
It is that Graham Carr has been advised to look for
a) players in the last year (or so) of their contract.
b) a certain age group (19-25) with ‘sell-on’ value.
c) talented players with ‘potential’ who are on on low wages.
This is all very well searching for what YOU WANT, but when you take your eye off what IS NEEDED, you have problems. Hence we are soon gonna be up the creek without a goalscorer or central defender.

299 Santon03 // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:53 PM

Rotonda & the1willy

regarding AP, I just don’t like managers with too many excuses. Using injury as an excuse, I remember we had much much worse injury problem when Roeder was in charge. Current injury problem is not the same magnitude as before. I like managers like RDM when he said “yes, I got it wrong with the tactic”, easier for me to forgive and support a person like that rather than the ones who keep making excuses.

300 Lynxie // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:54 PM

Looking forward to Saturday. I think we can hump it much better than reading hoof it. Should be a fascinating nil nil thriller.

301 Mister Tuff // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:55 PM

frany bentos @277 – we have been told by Graham Carr about the massive dossiers about prospective players held at the training ground. these dossiers are supposed to contain all manner of information about the player.

302 Novocastrian66 // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:55 PM

Spreadthetoon; Class! LOL.

303 Mister Tuff // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:57 PM

correction @ 300 ……fray

304 Beattie25 // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:57 PM

Problem is that Reading have a returning Danny Guthrie out to prove a point.

305 Lynxie // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:57 PM

I hope Llambia is not reading this:

http://www.soccerway.com/news/2013/January/16/saha-free-to-leave-sunderland/

‘This ones for the fans’ hahahahahahahahahaha

306 Novocastrian66 // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Sir Braveheart. I’ve had to switch to the desk top version, as I cannot read the comments, when on my mobile.

307 Caisleann Nua // Jan 16, 2013 at 5:59 PM

We should get inman bacak from loan spell, think he could provide good cover for the 4-3-3 the lad is an excellent finisher. Guidetti isn’t a bad shout he’s got some quality about him could really blossom here

Lyxnie,
Ranger a Gangsta that can’t shot nuff said.

308 Beattie25 // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:00 PM

Danny graham would be nothing but a sideways step.

Some of you NUFC fans based in the north east need to stop getting sentimental.

I don’t care where a player is from as long as they are good enough and improve the team.

Danny Graham simply isn’t good enough.

309 fray bentos // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:01 PM

@spread

yeah there is conjecture as you put it and then there are statments such as ‘Spure are stalling’ which is not conjucture but just making things up

310 Beattie25 // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:01 PM

Put it this way if he was from Norfolk most of you would be going fookin mad!!

311 fray bentos // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:01 PM

@mister tuff

Think you may have missed the point

312 Lynxie // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:02 PM

Beattie:
Oh I do hope ‘England’s’ Danny Guthrie plays. I really really really hope he does, rather than Reading playing someone who can actually play football.
Cabaye, Bigi and Anita will pass him to death…….

313 Beattie25 // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:03 PM

Lynxie

He might not be able to play a controlled game but he can smoke them in from 30 yards and put in a decent free kick.

314 nick_9 // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:05 PM

Santon have to say I agree with that. It’s refreshing to see an honest manager like David moyes who held his hands up for what fellani did at stoke.

Hope the club are working hard for these targets still. All I know is we’ve played one game without by far our top scorer and aren’t far off playing our second game. For me the squad is currently weaker with the loss of Ba and signing of Debuchy. If we bring in a replacement for him and a cb I will think otherwise but we are shockingly short on cover for a team that finished 5th. Imagine if colo and cisse get injured…. Perch and Williamson at cb with shola upfront and obertan and Jonas ok the wings… Urgh

315 paddythemagpie // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:05 PM

https://twitter.com/NUFC_Stats/status/291600449059028993/photo/1

316 Ketsbaia9 // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:07 PM

Graham’s an average striker. Bring Gomis and Sulejmani in for £12m and lets have Xisco, Ameobi and Ranger competing for the 4th choice strikers slot until the summer.

We should also bring in Alderweireld and Sissoko in (£10m total).

That’s £22m on new players. Hopefully we’ll get £2m for Simpson and will also be able to get rid of players like Tavernier, Willo, Gosling, Shola etc.

317 paddythemagpie // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:08 PM

simpson has better stats than that an hes sh*t

318 fray bentos // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Ketbaia, should we shorten your name to Ket as it appears you seem to be on the stuff most of the time living in some crazy dream world

319 nick_9 // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Neigh I don’t think he will want to be called ket

320 gonufc (up and Hatem) // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:13 PM

Really don’t want Gomis in, he’s so sloppy with his touch and a bit clumsy I think.

321 Lynxie // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:13 PM

beattie: re: ‘Smoking them in from 30 yards’…
Aye but he needs to get the ball first. lol

Ketsbaia: you seriously, seriously need help mate. If you think Fatty is gonna part with £22 million and that Xisco’s name should be mentioned anywhere on this page, you need to seek professional psychiatric help. Jesus.

322 Tsunki // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:15 PM

Danny will still have a point to prove about how many km’s he can cover going side to side. He will probably look pastier than ever on a cold day too.

323 Spreadthetoon // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:15 PM

fray
Conjecture and make up things…………….oh god I am confused…but if it helps it was SSN who stated that Spurs were stalling, so I guess that was made up AND conjecture! ;(

324 Lynxie // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:16 PM

gonufc (up and Hatem):
Like me, you must have seen this guy Gomis as well. He is most certainly clumsy, cumbersome and not the target man, pace merchant that we need.

325 the1willy // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:17 PM

@Santon..
When has AP ever hidden behind excuses???
I know exactly what you mean, I’d like him to come out and say ‘I got it wrong’ ‘we were god awful today’. It’s not only his excuses that bug me, but also the way he tries to make positives out of negatives all the time. But I don’t know what pressure he has so I don’t want to be too judgemental

326 fray bentos // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:17 PM

He said that this current batch of players was the best we have ever had haha

He’s either too young to remember the Keegan/Robson years or he was in a K Hole at that moment

327 proudtobageordie // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:18 PM

whats been happening today. anyone in or out yet

328 fray bentos // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:18 PM

@spread

Has nobody ever told you can’t believe what the news said until its confirmed news, why would a Spurs official ever tell a news reporter that they were stalling

329 ToonMauritius // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:19 PM

Thinking that Colo will leave us, NUFC has asked him for some few more days (after home match against Reading) until they find a new CB, may be by next week. It is just my opinion mates

330 fray bentos // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Conjucture is like a hypothesis

The hypothesis is basically garbage if it is not based on something credible

331 Spreadthetoon // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:23 PM

fray
thanks for treating like a complete idiot eh And there was me thinking you had an intelligent comment to make !

332 Lynxie // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:24 PM

toonMauritius:
could be right there mate. probably all parties know what is needed to be done, and now the frantic panic buying search commences. look forward to another Willo mark 2 arriving for peanuts, Ashley saves a fortune on wages, the squad is exactly as big as it was (minus our top scorer and a load of quality) and everybodys happy. NOT.
But when Taylor and Ben Arfa are fit, it will be like having two new signings. And that Gosling lad is gonna be some player. And did you know that Xisco was brilliant for the Spain U-21′s……….. And of course Ranger has potential…… so its not all bad news

333 Spreadthetoon // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Beattie
Danny graham would be nothing but a sideways step.
What about Andy Carroll as a backwards step…..

Any ideas on a forwards step….if we got that one nailed we’d have some great moves, just probably wouldn’t get that far

334 fray bentos // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:26 PM

Nowt wrong with discussing players you would like us to sign though, thats just discussion, but to say why aren’t we signing some player because another club is stalling with the undertone that whoever is in charge is clueless, this is what i think is a bit pointless really

Im sure he’s a great player, ive not watched him, but god knows what reasons are stopping our scouts/owners/manager from trying to sign and if we haven’t even tried already

335 Santon03 // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:28 PM

nick_9

I think the club need to start thinking about getting players on loan with option to buy, this window is too short especially with the way we negotiate and I don’t think many clubs want to sell their main players in the middle of season.

the1willy
yes that one too. how can we see the positives if the negatives were way way more. I don’t think there is any pressure on him, winning 2 out of 17 and still in charge is the proof.

336 ToonMauritius // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Lynxie
Danny Graham will be only a good replacement for Shola, if ever we sell the latter

337 Caisleann Nua // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:31 PM

Anyone see any similarity between seim de Jong and a young Van persie reminds a bit of him in his early arsenal days. Can’t see us getting him though.

338 Williamsonsuks // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:32 PM

Bit of a pain scrolling all the way to the bottom, to read latest comment. Eds any chance you could change this?

339 ONLINE GUY // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Shane Long would work well alongside Cisse
And Andy Carroll (ducking here ) might be a good way to change the game ..and a good feed for Cisse? ..Old way of playing really tactic’s wise … so Shane Long would be neat.

Danny Graham Is a backward step…. great Lad, but he’s not ready for our standard or at least hopefully, improving standard’s.

340 Spreadthetoon // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:34 PM

fray
I’m just pulling ya leg fella No harm done…..people get sensitive about posts….perhaps it would have helped if I’d said “SSN claim Belhander/Spurs stalling” but its just a bit long winded. I was not passing it off as a fact….merely conjecture…..perhaps conjecture based up on a made up things
But seeing as we hear SFA from SJP its hard to know what the hell is going on? You are no wiser than me nor I you? We’re all up the creek, in the dark etc…..what I do know is this has exactly all the hallmarks as last summer window and I am well p’d off but I will pass judgement at the end of this window.

341 gorgonzola ( former Pecorino former to gorgonzola) // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:35 PM

Today still no news signings ….. this is becoming ominous. Seeing Loic in that pathetic Rugby like QPR kit with Air Asia is hilarious. must say.

But whats worse is we havent bid for anybody…..since….it has taken an eternity to approach Remy , by our track record we will sign one more player in which case we are goners…

342 Santon03 // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:35 PM

williamsonsuks

just turn off the “num lock” on the keypad then press “end”. it will get you to the bottom of the page in just one click.

343 fray bentos // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:36 PM

@Spread 331

Im full of intelligence but unfortunately it doesn’t go far with many on this blog, you have to stoop down to their level and even then i spend most of the time explaining simple stuff

344 ONLINE GUY // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:37 PM

Shola Ameobi =Clint Eastwood. I always laugh when Shola come’s on from the bench…He think’s he’s the Cavalry !
lmao….

345 two steps forward one step back // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:38 PM

I would like our backup striker to be Charlie Austin. The fast pacy striker needs to be international quality and am keeping an open mind. But we need a good backup who can keep the top two guys in their toes and can play in the same style.

346 noladonna // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:39 PM

ketsbaia9

whats your problem with young tavernier?? from what ive seen hes shown far more potential on the pitch then sammy, abied, ferguson and vuckic he looks to me like the only one with any chance of making it

347 Spreadthetoon // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:44 PM

fray
Everyone’s got an opinion on footy. It don’t mean you gotta see it the same way……….it does not diminish your view point or theirs! It’s just a difference of opinion….you debate it, take account of what someone else says, either reflect on it or reject it out of hand. Its a footy forum so it’s supposed to be fun

348 looizallan // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Give it time lads, I’m sure there’s something up AP’S sleeve. My view on this is at least there’s speculation on new signings, we could be sitting at our desks counting down the transfer clock with absolutely no news whatsoever. Slow and steady wins the race. Apart from the remy incident, oh and the debuchy incident last window. Alright alright. ALAN, HURRY THE F UP AND SIGN SOME PLAYERS! may I add I was distraught when I found out Remy signed for qpr as I rated him. Although now he’s down on my books as yet another money grabbing player. We’ll see who has the last laugh when you’re playing in the championship my man. Qpr are going to end up like pompey, luring in big names with fat wage packets, going bankrupt and eventually falling and falling. Oh shit harry, you managed them aswell didn’t you. De ja vu? Rant over

349 Zebras4Life // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:46 PM

LLorente has already signed w Juventus

350 ONLINE GUY // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:47 PM

Throughout this country we had some classy Geordie footballers ..just 10 years back ..I tried to put a Geordie Team together yesterday, current player’s ..and struggled for name’s

My take on this is ..because we are so transfixed on Continental Talent we cant see what’s in front of us ..to the detriment of young British players coming through ..this results in no English/top British players ..and a very poor England team.

Where’s all the Geordie talent that we were renowned for producing ?

351 Spreadthetoon // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Online
It’s simple…..any British player is way over priced. For example Michu £2m….Tom Ince quoted @ £10m and the lads never even played at a top division anywhere. It’s not just Geordie talent…..you’d struggle as the National mgr……most prem teams have int’l players who are cheaper and in many cases better! So our youth players do not even get the opportunity to play in the countries top flight!

352 jimmysmith // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:56 PM

This Colo situation is absurd. You can’t walk out on a club if you have allowed yourself to become a contracted and valuable asset. San Lorenzo need to buy him for a fair price if that’s what he wants, perhaps even financed by Colo himself. That is the only ethical option unless the situation is one of great personal need then Newcastle may grant him compassionate leave but certainly not to continue his career at his hometown club unless a loan deal is struck. And if the press are to be believed San Lorenzo are behaving in an appallingly self serving and opportunistic manner and possibly even the player himself.

353 nufcjohn // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:58 PM

Belhanda is for sale its on sky sports it says they are open to bids we could this guy as a left striker come on mike place a bid I reckon 9 million

354 woodsee // Jan 16, 2013 at 6:58 PM

Just listened to arry my face is meltin redknapp on sky sports,the man sickens me
I hope qpr go the way of portsmouth,and theres every chance of that,if they sell the ground,theres probably just enough room a couple of decent sized bungalos,triffic arry triffic

355 proudtobageordie // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:00 PM

evening gents.
any news on collo .is he still with us

356 ONLINE GUY // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:05 PM

Spreadthetoon ,

Yes good points mate ..What I am saying is that the Geordie talent is not coming through… Im not advocating going out to pay transfer fees for anyone ..I mean homegrown ..not buying ..Where’s the next Pedro,. Gazza, Waddle, Fenwick, Robson, Carrick etc…anymore ?

Let’s hope Adam Campbell turns out to be the start of something ..We do have Andy Carroll out there Who Else though ? Carrick, ?..see Im scraping around …! you right about young British talent ..to expensive to the detriment of the National side in the long run.as young players are missing out on team places and opportunity

We go look for cheaper continental imports and it stops a young British players progress and place in the team.

Concentrating on good young Geordie talent is the best thing we could do at Newcastle .

357 daztoon // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:06 PM

Can`t fault old saggy chops he wanted Remy and went out and got him,while we stood back and watched.It may not have been all about the wage more about ambition and selling the club to the player.

358 thaitoon // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:06 PM

getting a bit peeved with all the speculation regarding players, ED why put all this boll***S about we are going for this player and that ????? why not wait and see who actually comes in, why build our hopes up !!

359 Spreadthetoon // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:07 PM

proud
Collo is apparently playing Saturday with his meeting postponed but you know NUFC, they like to keep us all abreast of what’s going on! LOL

360 ONLINE GUY // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Evening Proud , How are you ?

361 p // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:09 PM

The Remy thing reminds me of Andy Carroll…

The toon was absolutely the place for this guy to rebuild his career. Amongst compatriots, less pressure with Cisse as the number 9 etc.

Same as Andy, it was best for both Newcastle and him if he stayed in the long run.

But as normal, some desperate manager/chairman insanely offers ridiculous money.

For Remi’s part a 4 and half year deal at what is likely to be worth over $20m would set him up nicely for life so long as he does not blow too much of it on whores and at the casino.

As normal, hard nosed Mike is under control – who would turn down $35m for Andy Carroll or who would commit $30m (fees + wages) for a who confessed he nearly quit football in November and has hardly played this season?

Alas, there is always a Daglish or Arry willing to role the dice with someone else’s dosh and we should not get into that game.

However, we really need to get our s$%# and sign one of the many other attractive fish in the sea.

The problem for us fans is that we never know whether they are calmly and systematically are executing a series of well planned out moves or whether they are desperately flapping around like headless chickens trying to get a bargain basement deal not plan A is out of the window.

362 89Norcal // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:09 PM

I hope the fans this weekend show Colocinni how much he means to us and the club. If he’s really leaving for personal reasons, having the backing of the supporters is probably the only thing that will save him.

363 alf // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Santon and Ben Arfa are definitely gone. They’ve had enough of working for a manager with no ambition or know-ho so they’re off to win things along with the captain, he’s had enough as well. Under this regime we’ve just become the joke of the Premier League.

364 Rotonda heights // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Was saying this for months as I have West ham mates
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

big mal (West Ham United): Arrived in Manchester early for our replay tonight and passing some time trawling through the Teamtalk posts. Must say I was staggered that Ashley gave the Peardrop an 8 year contract! You are probably beginning to understand now how he got this name.

Rather than let him risk money with panic buys on unrealistic contracts in this window you might be better to pay him off in the summer or as soon as you are safe and start again.

You have to ask yourselves why so many of your best players want out? He obviously has some ability but as soon as he gets a few results under his belt at a new club he starts drinking his own bathwater again. The geezer loves himself too much and never seems to hold his hand up when results go against him.

I am sure many of you are now questioning his methods. It’s only a matter of time now before the majority of NUFC turn on him. It beginning to look like West Ham all over again. Ashley must regret that he did not stick with Hughton because you could have had your own version of David Moyes.

365 proudtobageordie // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:11 PM

so it could be his final swansong. You can see it. At the end of the game he does a lap of honour to say goodbye

366 ONLINE GUY // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:13 PM

Alf ..you speak with red tounge

367 Charlie in the Gallowgate // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:13 PM

onlineguy
on about geordies
I would take Carroll and Graham up front – two lads from the ‘Heed’
I think their muscle and braun would shake up a lot of the nancy defenders in the prem at the minute

368 p // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:14 PM

Alf – how the f#$% would you know? Did they phone and tell you?

Perhaps you should start such statements as I think or I reckon?

369 Rotonda heights // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:15 PM

P

sorry but how the hell would turning down 35m for carroll have been the best thing. Ba and Cisse, even best more than compensated. Plus the departure of an injury prone, rarely scoring off the field nightmare should have meant the end of hoofball with anyone else but our ”special” manager.

Pardew v ba, colo, benny, krul, santon etc. No choice.

370 89Norcal // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:16 PM

Alf pops in to spew more nonsense out of his backside.

Please go, alf.

371 Toon1978 // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:16 PM

See we are whizzing along with reinforcements. Time is NOT in our favour and getting players in will become tougher. The club really need’s to get their act together asap. This is a bloody shambles.

372 alf // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:18 PM

ONLINE GUY p – Under Pardew we’ve had to suffer the likes of Shefki Kuqi, Lovenkrands, now we’re hearing he’s looking at Jeremie Aliadiere the French version of Lovenkrands. The rumours just get better by the day. Taxi for Pardew.

373 ONLINE GUY // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:18 PM

Charlie , Aye ,,and Carrick in the middle…That’s 3. Adam Campbell on the bench..Stephen Taylor and Remie Street CD’s… So That’s 5 in the first 11…Anymore ?

374 Rotonda heights // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:18 PM

charlie

this geordie obsession means squat. If we had carroll and graham you may as well just sit in level 7 and try not craning your neck too much. it’s bad enough now.

375 cornishman // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:19 PM

thai-mag // Jan 16, 2013 at 4:27 PM

cornishman
don’t you know you can’t play for more than 2 clubs in a season, you would be buying him to sit in the stands and watch us go down

Is it not three teams in a season?

376 p // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:20 PM

RH – I think that is too hard a view.

I think Pardew has proved to be so-so.

Judging him on speculation like Krul and Santon may be sold to AC Milan is a folly.

Judge him on what has happened. He has been dealt a tough hand this year and failed. Last year, fortune was good to him and he did pretty well but IMO should have done better.

This to me suggests he is just okay. I think he is not better than Hughton. I really like Hughton – a real gentleman – and if you were going to replace him do it with someone special. Pardew is not special.

377 Toon1978 // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:21 PM

Some people on Twatter saying we are in talks with David N’Gog..

378 p // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:22 PM

RH – sorry I think you misunderstood.

I think MA would have been crazy to turn down $35m for AC. However, AC would have been better to stay at the toon and Liverpool would have been better to spend the Torres money more sensibly.

379 Shot Bru // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:23 PM

Rotonda Heights @ 362….perfectly summed up analysis of Pardew.

380 ONLINE GUY // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:24 PM

No Leave Alf Alone …He speaks with red tounge and I can see where the jealous angle comes from on Wearyside

Alf we know Alidiere is crap ..but the fact is its a load of Rubbish ..a story made up by a mackem reporter ..I know who he is and is always up to this kind of rumour ..There will be another one just around the corner.. He starts a lot of this off on Twatter via ..well go look.

381 thaitoon // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:25 PM

can see us playing in the championship next season, the board no ambition and not interested in bringing in new recruits !!

382 Tonytoon73 // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:27 PM

By february 1st there is going to be a few empty spaces on the banner at the top of the page. Come on lads I have a load of pitch forks for sale. Same old transfer window as usual.

383 alf // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:27 PM

ONLINE GUY – N’Gog and Ameobi will be having a who can miss the goal the most competition, just gets better by the day.

384 lesh // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:27 PM

Oh well, yet another name we’re supposedly interested, we being a club which supposedly has/ had a strategy worked out, a club that had done its homeworkk on its targets!

Here we are, nearly at the end of the first half of the window and yes, we’ve got Debuchy BUT, he was a summer target wasn’t he? What are they playing at, building in a six month delay between scouting and signing?

We supposedly had a go for Remy – two weeks in to the window when Ba left in the first. Anybody could see that he was going and what any sensible club would have a replacement lined up, fee and terms agreed ala Liverpool with Sturrridge.

Do these people have any clue at all? The only sensible thing they’ve said about their transfer strategy is that everything’s under wraps till the deal’s announced. Now what do we see? Names bandied about left right and centre and what happens to those supposed targets? They go elswhere of course.

We here words like ‘considering putting a bid in in a couple of days’ or ‘we looked at him months ago’ why don’t they just cut the crap and get these guys signed up before the whole world and its mother knows we’re after them.

I’m convinced that as Ashley’s not sacked Llambais for his abysmal stewardship of Newcastle United, then he must accept it and the likelihood of relegation for the second time in four years.

It just beggars belief!

385 ToonDownSouth // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:28 PM

Can someone tell me where people like Rotonda are getting all this “Pardew vs the players” stuff from?

Ben Arfa said about 3 days ago that he has a fantastic relationship with Pardew, and that if he wants to leave it will be down to the owners lack of ambition.

Or is that not relevant because it’s not a comment calling Pardew immature names?

I’m as unhappy with Pardew as anyone, but seriously, screw your heads back on because some of the stuff that people on here are coming out with is ridiculous.

386 p // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:28 PM

Alf – as I said, I think it is more sensible to judge Pardew and the board on fact and real events, not some crap on the internet.

For sure, I am not liking some of the people we are being linked with. But I also very much liking some others. That said, is there any truth in it?

Where a chairman comes out and says Newcastle have bid, it is likely true but not certain. Everything out should definitely be taken with a pinch of salt.

387 Charlie in the Gallowgate // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:32 PM

onlineguy
What about the Ameobi’s Shelia and Shirley

388 ONLINE GUY // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:33 PM

Rotounda

You read me wrong ..IN this part of the north east we have a reputation for bringing fantastic English players through ..There have been some real top international Geordie Tyneside and Wearside greats .. Colin Todd was another and he played for Su***land … IM just Wondering why we have no Geordie Talent coming through .. Anywhere around the country.. Im not looking for a team of Geordie’s at Newcastle ..Sounds unrealistic ..although one day ..we can dream though…

We have a great history as regard’s Talent from this area and that goes back over 100 years …it just does not seem to be happening now ..Someone will come through soon though ..I’m rooting For Adam Campbell…Anymore ?

389 ToonDownSouth // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:34 PM

p

alf is a troll. He’s a Sunderland or Middlesbrough fan or something. He’s been on here in the past.

You should stop biting – I made that mistake the other day. He’s a homophobic little kid who has little else to do but insult people over the internet to give his e-ego a boost. Kid needs to go out in the sun if you ask me, but hey, whatever floats his boat.

390 p // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:34 PM

lesh – in fairness, Pardew did say in an interview that many players would wait until the of the transfer window before committing themselves to one team or another.

Of course that suggests we are waiting on people who are waiting for something better to come along. In an ideal world you want players like Debuchy who did not want to go anywhere else but the reality is that is not how many available players think. They are all thinking about career, pay packet etc.

This is all very distressing for us fans but judging I guess should take place on Feb 1st.

I do think there will be backlash if the club fail this time and rightly so!

391 89Norcal // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:36 PM

We have adopted a policy that removes us from the market of top talent. Why are any of you shocked by our current prospects, especially those of you who supported our decision not to bid higher for Remy?

Graham Carr can only find so much exceptional talent on the cheap, especially now that our scouting of France has been publicized more than the Royal Family over the last year. Now every top club is linked to our targets as well.

392 Toon1978 // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:36 PM

No thanks to N’Gog mind. Hope that rumor is just that…a rumor. Anyone else have any info on this?

393 p // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:37 PM

388 – *wait until the end of the transfer window

394 p // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Norcal – whilst I agree with your sentiment, MA will not sanction marquee signings, Remy at a cost of $30m (fees+ wages) was insane.

Fair enough for someone proven in the premiership and on the ascendancy like Michu

395 ONLINE GUY // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:43 PM

Routonda

Check out Danny Graham ..Match on Veetle or first row or fox ..or vip box . for USA.

Swansea V Asenal.

396 Sinner // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:44 PM

We should try to get Marin on loan, he cant seem to get a game with Chelsea.

397 alf // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:49 PM

ToonDownSouth – Get yourself up to Benton training ground tomorrow with your “Lets keep Pardew until its too late” placard cos you obviously see things in Pardew that aren’t there he seems to be a hero to you which is quite worrying. It seems to be quite prevalent on this blog. You call yourself supporters but i dont know what youre supporting – failure?

398 jettson1971 // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:51 PM

no point in waiting til end of window, we will get no one, club is there to promote and make money for Sports Direct, AP talks utter bull, he talks of great scouting, profiles, reports and dossiers on players working months in advance of windows, but WHAT DO WE ACTUALLY SEE happening?? nowt!! its all spin, Peter Mandelson, will be hiding in SJP somewhere im sure!!
AP seems to have lost the dressing room, too much gossip and rumour re Santon, Krul HBA etc, AP, DL or MA have not got the balls to make a proper statement on intent, they expect us to just get on with it, well i for one wont, time is now to revolt and stand up for our club!

399 Shot Bru // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:52 PM

Online Guy@ 386….the talent is still there…the problem is the coaching at Newcastle

Once the players get to a certain age the coaches somehow seem to coach the natural talent out of the young players.

They also seem to do their best in making them injury prone as well.

The best thing Adam Campbell could do for his career progression is to leave the club.

My nephew is a promising RB at 15 years old and has just turned down the chance to sign for Newcastle in preference to Southampton.

Better opportunities, coaching etc.

400 GAZ09 // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:52 PM

Heres something positive, we should be moving up the league one place tonight!

401 jettson1971 // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:54 PM

we are doomed under the control of MA DL and AP, we are going no where in the short term, and i cant even see a long term picture other than sell sell sell

402 89Norcal // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:55 PM

p

Yes, I was with everyone in terms of passing on Remy, but problem is we were not even in the ball park in terms of our wage offer.

I’m just saying we have established ourselves as players in the lower-to-mid range (tops) market. That’s fine as long we we don’t throw a fit if we’ve never heard of our prospects. that should be expected.

403 Lynxie // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Zebras for life:
Really? Llorente has already signed for Juve? Not according to everyone in the city here. Hes in the Athletic squad for this weekend. I am 100 metres from the stadium so I believe ME

404 GAZ09 // Jan 16, 2013 at 7:57 PM

Your right jettson, we are just a part of Ashely’s money making business and a feeder club for the big teams. Things wont change until him and he’s clowns leave.

405 Den123 // Jan 16, 2013 at 8:01 PM

I can’t see the point of trying to get players like Gomis and de Jong – they’re never going to accept 40 grand a week wages when they can get more elsewhere. Guaranteed our next striker will be someone most of us haven’t heard of which worked in the case of Cisse but can that happen again?

406 Jonny // Jan 16, 2013 at 8:02 PM

Gomis is hands down one of the worst finishers in europe, bout as good as kenwyne jones. Needs 8 chances for a goal, watched a lot of him in champs league. Remy would have fit in perfectly in that wide position unfortunately. Need a LW/CF player.

407 Toon Tang // Jan 16, 2013 at 8:03 PM

they should just keep stalling colos meeting by accident till the end of the season . hey mike can i have that meeting today regarding my contract?, sorry colo dereks washing my hair with new product

408 Magpies-till-d3ath // Jan 16, 2013 at 8:07 PM

We’ll end up with f*ckin Carroll and Roger Johnson and will be relegated with 6 games to go and then finish mid-table in the championship ffs!!!!!!!

409 p // Jan 16, 2013 at 8:08 PM

I think all this anti-Ashley stuff is thick headed.

It’s in his interest for the club to do well on the field.

The way he has chosen to do that is with an Arsenal type model.

Clearly, teams like Chelsea, Man City and QPR are not profitable. Mike has decided that he will run Newcastle as a sustainable business and not sink an endless amount of his personal fortune in to it. His choice and who is to say that will work anyway.

He took a club in financial straits and has made us a viable business.

Yes, there has been some mistakes and I don’t think MA is a hero or anything but this idea that he is just in it to extract as much value from the club as possible is just pigheadedness. It’s not easy trying to make Newcastle sustainably successful but I do believe he is trying his best.

410 YorkshiresFinestGeordie // Jan 16, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Really! Oh please AP, DL, MA be more ambitious and go after we’ll known players you useless set of tw@s

411 Toon-Prodigy // Jan 16, 2013 at 8:13 PM

Dear me,

There is absolutely no news what so ever. Hate it when times are like this.

Anyone know out about this Haidara we have apparantly put a bid in for?

412 steinhof // Jan 16, 2013 at 8:16 PM

Problem with Ashley trying to emulate Arsenal is that they have won nothing for years and can’t keep their best players so they’re just like a slightly better version of us. On a more positive note, we can go up a place if Chelsea stick another couple past Soton.

413 colwell // Jan 16, 2013 at 8:18 PM

Ba still scoring for fun can he let Cisse know how to do it seems to have forgotten.

414 check the toastie // Jan 16, 2013 at 8:18 PM

Actually would swap new signings for Pardew being Sacked in the next week. If we spent all our budget in putting a package together to recruit Lauren Blanc or Martinez, then that money would be well spent.

It will not matter who is recruited or who is on the pitch the football served up will be limited and lifeless until Padick is binned.

For me transfers currently are irrelevant as long as Pardope is in charge. The man in a loser.

Would be interesting if he was sacked after the Reading game whether Collo would all of a sudden fancy staying on? If we do lose against Reading he must go, or else Ashley is resigning everyone to the championship.

Disgraceful incompetency from Fatty.

415 ONLINE GUY // Jan 16, 2013 at 8:21 PM

Shotbro

My Son started at Southampton.

416 check the toastie // Jan 16, 2013 at 8:21 PM

And if people on here think Carlton Cole is rubbish, they have there heads up their arse if at the same time they think Shola should still be pulling on our shirt.

Shola’s existence and importance to our squad shows how pathetic our manager really is.

417 GAZ09 // Jan 16, 2013 at 8:21 PM

Your right teams like Chelsea, City, and QPR are not profitable but their owners are in the game to win trophies or at least compete to try and do that. If Ashley wants a profit like business why don’t he just stick to he’s crappy sport stores. In the end its gonna bite him in the ass, no or very little investment is going to make the few star players will do have end up leaving. We are on the brink of having a great team but that tight stubborn bastard doesn’t see that.

418 Daley_Toon // Jan 16, 2013 at 8:22 PM

the Ngog thing is from a kid who has 12 followers haha. @NUFCThreatLevel already called him out on his bullshit. No substance!

419 ONLINE GUY // Jan 16, 2013 at 8:23 PM

Shotbro..That’s a good move for the Nephew really..out of the spotlight..they seem to thrive and grow when living away.

420 89Norcal // Jan 16, 2013 at 8:23 PM

Well looks like Pep has decided on Bayern Munich.Shame, I thought we really had a chance to bring him in

421 check the toastie // Jan 16, 2013 at 8:24 PM

GAZ09, Ashley gets worldwide brand exposure by having NUFC as a non profit making business, At the end of the day it is now a free advertising tool for him, Worldwide.

Cant even imagine how much it would cost to have that much exposure in adverts and branding in other sphere’s.

422 ONLINE GUY // Jan 16, 2013 at 8:24 PM

Son+Trials that is

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424 NUFC FOR SALE // Jan 16, 2013 at 8:27 PM

Demba Ba is awesome

When of the best footballers I’ve seen in a Black and White shirt for a while never mind just a striker

We have some fans who think players like Ben Arfa are better footballers

The same fans who thought Obi Martins was good.

These fans stand out as people who know very little about football.

I can’t remember being so gutted at losing a player….we definitely lost our best player this season.

425 Magpies-till-d3ath // Jan 16, 2013 at 8:27 PM

JESUS…….WHY DID THE LINK COME OUT SO FRIGGIN BIG?

426 check the toastie // Jan 16, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Big rumour that we are back in for Modibo Maiga from West Ham, would suit us i think, French and cheap.

If Pardew rates Tomkins by the way, he is mental, He’s just watched Hernandez pretty much pull off him, run down the side of him, run away form him and setup a goal, Williamson esque actually.

427 89Norcal // Jan 16, 2013 at 8:40 PM

Gazzetta dello Sport on our moves for 3 Italians

http://nothingbutnewcastle.com/2013/01/blogs/newcastle-in-for-trio-of-italians?

428 GeordieToon89 // Jan 16, 2013 at 8:42 PM

check the toastie – Maiga aint french

429 JackButler // Jan 16, 2013 at 8:43 PM

Anyone else worried that Carlton Cole is available???

430 Magpies-till-d3ath // Jan 16, 2013 at 8:45 PM

NUFC Stats ?@NUFC_Stats

According to Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus strikers Quagliarella & Matri have both been subject to approaches from #NUFC

431 numba9 // Jan 16, 2013 at 8:48 PM

I don’t think we have a good target just cheap rubbish nobody else wants . He is gonna have up in a dogfight with as thinner squad as we have now with no added class coming in. ,the man is sooo tight and relegation IS a real possibility now with a instant return not 4 granted . Bad Sanager and worse board

432 p // Jan 16, 2013 at 8:52 PM

that must be about 200 players we have bid for, we will have no problem with depth, not sure about quality though

433 89Norcal // Jan 16, 2013 at 8:55 PM

p

at least they’ll be proven first team players, rather than U21s.

Not sure about Gomis, doesn’t seem good value in terms of our needs

434 Toon-Prodigy // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:05 PM

I dont want this Gomis either, i want a fast powerful striker. Remy was ideal i thought.

Someone simular and i’ll be happy. Just hope he is not money oriantated and won’t ditch us again at the last minute!

435 GeordieToon89 // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:06 PM

Yous not think somethings happening wether good or bad, our club has been extremely quiet the last few days no whispers or anything

436 Offkey // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:08 PM

@Anyone who will respond

I have not been about since sunday, i have seen no papers and I wasn’t even able to talk to anyone.

As a result, can someone give me a brief update on why the remy deal collapsed and what NUFC have done since, if anything.

437 89Norcal // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:10 PM

I hope we’re going after Jeremain Lens still, he’s essentially Remy without the slip in form and cheaper as well. Plays as a striker or winger. Scores double digits in goals, and makes a few assists as season.

Would probably make more as a winger, I think PSV used him as a striker for some time.

438 JackButler // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:10 PM

http://www.nufcfansutd.com/1/post/2013/01/minutes-from-140113.html

439 Toon1978 // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:11 PM

GeordieToon89

Maybe this Remy incident has made the club shut up shop completely in regards to transfers. Don’t think we will hear anything now until the deal or deals are done and dusted. What Redknapp done was a big slap in the face. I hope it comes back to haunt him. 3 times that c..t has stitched us up in Modric, Ba and now Remy. I wouldn’t blame NUFC if this is the case and they just keep everything 100% quiet from now on.

440 JackButler // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:12 PM

Offkey

Remy fell through because he was offered twice as much money to go down with Redknapp, reported to be on 85k a week

441 p // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:13 PM

Offkey – seriously?

Here you go for what we can gather…

Toon were about to sign him offering a sensible package and an opportunity to resurrect his career. He was due on Sunday for a medical.

QPR desperados then offered him a 20m package over 4.5 years and which was an offer he could not refuse.

I should go back to not reading papers or talking to anyone for another 15 days.

442 89Norcal // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:13 PM

Offkey

We had agreed on an 8m deal with Marseilles a few days ago, and were setting up a medical for Remy when Tony Fernandes and QPR swooped in with double our wage offer just a day or two after Redknapp said Remy didn’t want to go to QPR.

Remy mulled over it for a night and went to QPR for the Medical yesterday or day before, and signed officially today.

443 Marty-Toon // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:15 PM

I think our club have been working hard in this window but when ya send a non football man like Lamearse to negotiate and sell the club to a player….I mean it tells its own story
Tony Fernandes smiled at Remy and waved green in his face while Lamearse sat in front of him n said you get to wear the black n white stripes and we treat you as if your in jail clothes,we’ll give u a 100 quid for every goal scored and a Toyota Yaris and free entry down the big market

444 89Norcal // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:18 PM

Marty Toon, hahaha

Looks like Milan are planning a £10m move for Krul.

445 BlacknWhiteBarmy // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:21 PM

Things that just aren’t true:

1) FatAshes 5 year plan
2) Any headline with “Newcastle Swoop” in it
3) Newcastle are “The Entertainers”
4) Having XX back is like signing a new player
5) That 0-0 was a good result

446 soundoid // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:22 PM

Wow southampton drawing with Chelsea.

447 nick_9 // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:22 PM

“Speaking for the club, Wendy stated that safe standing is an issue which Derek Llambias wants Lee Marshall to canvass supporters views upon, so that he is aware of the fans’ views when discussing the matter at Premier League and FA meetings. We welcomed therefore the possibility of exploring with Lee the options available regarding the safe standing debate”

Hope that is true and the majority feel the same, bring back the noise.

448 Offkey // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:23 PM

Cheers guys. Never usually away from here for more than a few hours but I had an accident and only really come round.

449 p // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:24 PM

Every player has his price and I reckon Krul’s is $15m for MA.

I think Krul can play at one of the top clubs and is one for the future as well for now.

No pressure to sell, $15m is someone wants him I reckon

450 Toon1978 // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:29 PM

Wouldn’t mind D.Bent lol.

451 89Norcal // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:29 PM

It would be nice to get more for Krul, he really is a top keeper with a halfway decent backline in front of him. I could see him becoming great.

Good thing is if we sold him for good money, we still have Rob Elliot who is a solid keeper himself. But rather not sell anybody right now!

452 nick_9 // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:29 PM

Soundoid – just seen that, keeps us in 16th unfortunately. Was hoping to benefit from jumping a league place without having played.

453 Valid point // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:30 PM

Southampton playing som nice fotball!

454 soundoid // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:33 PM

nick_9

Or at least being on the same points.

455 Big Pappa Cissé // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:34 PM

Time is running out chaps

456 woodsee // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:35 PM

Arry face melt talks utter shite,remember when he turned us down as manager supposedly,cos his family were all settled dan saf,then a couple of years later,hes nearly the Ukraine manager,im not sure but i think thats a little bit further away than Newcastle,if there was any justice,he should be banged up

457 Valid point // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:35 PM

Get in Demba, give us a hand!!

458 p // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:39 PM

haha Chelsea.

Just goes to show does not matter who you buy.

459 Big Pappa Cissé // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:41 PM

This is what Ashley does during NUFC transfer windows

http://blog.twowholecakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/scrooge-mcduck.jpg

I see Ba is doing what he does best, just as well we brought in a replacement already…….oh wait.

460 soundoid // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:41 PM

We must win v reading and villa just to hang on to 16th.

461 mattnufc // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:44 PM

It is now over half way through the transfer window.
Happy new year everyone!

462 89Norcal // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:44 PM

What do you know, Joey Barton being the bigger man:

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/joey-barton-diertmar-hamann-twitter-row-1538336?

463 GAZ09 // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:45 PM

wonder when we are gonna sign our much needed LB?

464 catchy in norway // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:47 PM

Is he sacked yet

Rotonda

I would do the same, sack Pardew
Get blank or Martinez or Solskjær

Then watch us climb, see players will stay and be part of something good,

465 p // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:47 PM

would not be surprised if no one comes in until the last couple of days of the month

466 p // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:48 PM

I would rather have DiMatteo

467 nightfa11 // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:48 PM

check the toastie 411

agree

468 GAZ09 // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:49 PM

@462

Do you mean, you would be surprised if someone comes in by the end of the month?

469 Patoon // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:50 PM

Shane Long, any1 agree???

470 Marty-Toon // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:53 PM

Things ain’t looking good at the bottom of the table with the saints getting a draw…we really look like one of the bottom 3the way we’ve been playing.
Hopefully with Cabaye back that’ll change but who’s gonna score?
Saha and Carlton cole to come in on the last day like knights on shining white horses and their Zimmer frames

471 GAZ09 // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:55 PM

Just heard a rumor that the reason there is a hold up on incoming transfers, is that the board are trying to negotiate a contract extension for Pardew.

472 jonman // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:56 PM

All quiet on the transfer front, lets hope where doing our biz in private the way it sould be done, can’t believe nothing will happen. I’m confident we will get a least 2 in, who and what is what worries.

Regardless of MA being a complete football helmet he will protect his biz interests.

Seen above earlier about Shane long, good for toon and cissie
Pre match press conference before reading game will be interesting #mmmmm

473 Rossy G // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:59 PM

Dries Mertens is a superb talent, ideal for our team. Looking at the French leagues we must be looking at Romain Alessandrini.
23 year old left forward, absolutely quality similar mould and style to Shaqiri but fast and left sided. Technically superb strong both feet skilful quick and 7 goals and 5 assists this season.
Dimitri Payet is another option, right footed but good on the left. 7 goals and 7 assists this season. Both would be no more than £8m, although I think Alessandrini would be an easier bet.

474 soundoid // Jan 16, 2013 at 9:59 PM

I’ve stuck up for Pardew on here, But if we don’t win our next two matches I’ll be calling for his head.

475 GAZ09 // Jan 16, 2013 at 10:02 PM

soundoid
I think we’ll win our home game, but as for villa away i bet Pardew goes for the 0-0 away point

476 soundoid // Jan 16, 2013 at 10:04 PM

GAZ09,

If he does He Is A muppet we will be there 4th game in 10 days.

477 nightfa11 // Jan 16, 2013 at 10:05 PM

pardews incompetent..he proved that with his tactics, style, subs, comments,.. & then i get to this blog & when i see that picture of him in the header…no comment=)

478 gonufc (up and Hatem) // Jan 16, 2013 at 10:06 PM

@89Norcal – Are you kidding me?!?! Bigger man??

He has been scared by legal action and has cowardly backtracked on his libelous words.

Nothing noble or inspirational about that surely?!?!

479 Crow59 // Jan 16, 2013 at 10:06 PM

Talking over transfer targets and the general ins and outs today with a friend (works at st james’s) and i bought santon up saying weve been linked with lb’s etc and he says theres no way hes going anywhere, after a shakey start to his NUFC career hes found his feet and has even bagged himself a geordie lass, to cement the fact hes staying my mate says there expecting a child so doubt him and his pregnant lass are going anywhere. Also explained that on the transfer front NOBODY at the club has any idea and its very much hush hush. So as for believing bloggers and articles go im remaining optimistic as always but not believing a word.

480 Rossy G // Jan 16, 2013 at 10:08 PM

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=romain%20alessandrini&source=web&cd=27&ved=0CFIQtwIwBjgU&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Do_yxu5hGWCY&ei=iCP3UMXIAcWt0QXou4HADA&usg=AFQjCNHaLoB4u7tJ6prXlCPaIRJPvUP92g

481 GAZ09 // Jan 16, 2013 at 10:09 PM

His comments about the game at Norwich sounded like thats going to be the goal for away games now, set our selfs up to be very defensive and settle for a point

482 soundoid // Jan 16, 2013 at 10:10 PM

Anyone think that the club were ready to let Colo go and were waiting for the Remy deal to go ahead as a spoon full of sugar.

When we get another through the door He’ll be gone???

483 Marty-Toon // Jan 16, 2013 at 10:10 PM

I don’t think it’s nice to want someone to lose their job and haven’t called for AP’s heed but it won’t be lookin good for him if we don’t get at least 4 points in the next 2 games.
The only problem is who of any decent caliber would even come close to wanting the job???
Amazing after ending up in 5th last season(albeit with a lot of luck)that we’ve managed the whole club so poorly since…..only in the Toon.No wait Leeds, Portsmouth,Rangers,Forest with their history
Please could someone with a bita cash just come n buy us,I don’t think we need a sugar daddy as the club is in good standings if we only had a football person at the helm and a football CEO it’d make such a difference.
Would’ve been great if some former players had got together and bought us instead of sniffing their cash away

484 irish_mag // Jan 16, 2013 at 10:11 PM

i don’t usually comment, just read the comments slyly at work when the boss isnt looking! i thought that a few people here might appreciate this though

http://ballsdot.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/1d192c22d46b3541b3a6b56fdceb3956_large.gif

485 p // Jan 16, 2013 at 10:16 PM

479 I think we need a decent CEO. My guess is that Derek Lambias is the one person out of his depth.

MA despite what people think is no one’s fool and wants to do well but in a self sustaining way.

Pardew is mediocre and we can do a lot better.

Lambias on the other hand seems like a tool and not qualified for the job.

486 nick_9 // Jan 16, 2013 at 10:19 PM

Anyone seen the latest quotes from San Lorenzo?

If its a case of colo wants to play back at home in Argentina at the club his dad works for then he can swivel. We aren’t letting go of a defender what would cost about 8 million to replace all because he is homesick. If he has family issues then fair enough but I’m getting sick of San Lorenzo trying to gain from this.

Tell you what ed it takes some scrolling down on a phone now the site has changed. Dreading the inevitable 1000 comment article when something big happens

487 Marty-Toon // Jan 16, 2013 at 10:19 PM

Soundoid
Letting Collo go and gettin someone untested or less skilled in the PL to play alongside “Willo the ball is hot” is just asking for trouble.
I’d be amazed if hes let go for nothing as MA like any other owner wants some money for their investments.
Chris Samba even though over the age at the toon would be a good bet although he’d probably cost a bundle
Boumsong,O’Brien,Bramble just some of the Willo type quality we’ve got used to here

488 GAZ09 // Jan 16, 2013 at 10:22 PM

The picture of Gomis on this post sure does look like Andy Carroll!

489 Mister Tuff // Jan 16, 2013 at 10:24 PM

soundoid @478
My take on the Collo situation is that they have persuaded him to stay for the Reading game -thereafter there is a 10 day gap until the Villa game. The extra days on top of what the board should have been doing behind the scenes up to now -ie 2 x CB’s – should enable the arrival of the replacements. This will allow the “new” back four to get a bit of time in to train together and get to know each other games -a bit.

490 bollance // Jan 16, 2013 at 10:25 PM

So Alf is the new ITK. Can we unleash onlineguy on him when he gets it wrong?

Gomis too old. But are we getting a bit desperate with everything going wrong this season?

Most likely see a 23-24 year old with pace and promise come through the door. Our current predicament probably means we will be paying top dollar. Sadly we are in a very weak bargaining position.

Also Cisse on the wing highlighted his limitations in linking up play. Cisse is the man to put the ball in the net and only that so the new striker needs to have some creativity about him.

Or gamble by playing French euro 2012 system with Cisse upfront and cabaye advanced? Meaning we don’t buy a striker and try to make it to the end of the season only getting the centre back we need.

491 bollance // Jan 16, 2013 at 10:28 PM

Not sure it has been mentioned??

Qpr have just bought an out of form striker who went there for the £. If he fires blanks and sends them down he walks away for free and gets a huge payday. Genius!!

492 p // Jan 16, 2013 at 10:34 PM

It’s a win win for Remi, not sure about Arry though

493 nick_9 // Jan 16, 2013 at 10:34 PM

Bollance are you trying to land yourself a job working for Ashley? He would love to hear that suggestion of playing cabaye up top and only getting a striker haha.

494 soundoid // Jan 16, 2013 at 10:35 PM

I really hope Colo has a change of heart and stays.

But I think, Mister Tuff is right.

As Marty-toon has pointed out this is very risky!

495 bollance // Jan 16, 2013 at 10:47 PM

P

Harry wins because he gets sacked, big pay off. Reputation not too badly affected because it was a tough job. Then he picks up the free transfers for his new club. At the same time taking a load of bung. Lets just prey his new club is not nufc. Ideally pards has turned the ship and continue making progress like last season.

Nick

Don’t want to work for Ashley but if we can’t get a striker then having cabaye put things on a plate for Cisse could work? Sadly cisse’s game is finishing and finishing alone. So he needs to be in the box as much as possible. If we can make that happen he will get goals.

496 two steps forward one step back // Jan 16, 2013 at 10:49 PM

bollance

Pards has already mentioned playing Yo more advanced so its got to be an option. Dunno why we don’t play HBA in the hole. Sort of 4-4-1-1 or 4-2-2-1.

Problem is then still creating chances and shipping goals

497 gooniesforlife // Jan 16, 2013 at 10:49 PM

Don’t like the new set up of the blog, can’t access comments on my phone, it’s doing my head in

498 Curl-it-like-Colo // Jan 16, 2013 at 10:53 PM

Shola Ameobi back in the 1st 11 will be like a new signing for us.

499 Mister Tuff // Jan 16, 2013 at 11:01 PM

Picture of Dirty Arry just after he claimed Remy refused to speak to him:-

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?start=95&hl=en&sa=X&tbo=d&biw=1024&bih=677&tbm=isch&tbnid=tV3QA4veLxrAmM:&imgrefurl=http://tonymountain.blogspot.com/2011/12/i-have-never-complained-about-referee.html&docid=UdE4A1RRlZWpFM&imgurl=http://4.bp.blogspot.com/–Yeizc6bVpk/TuT_ZMYxPWI/AAAAAAAAFaU/AH1q6GrYRTs/s1600/Harry-Redknapp-001.jpg&w=534&h=320&ei=MzD3UIeDN6zY0QWRw4BI&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=363&vpy=326&dur=15392&hovh=174&hovw=290&tx=51&ty=78&sig=117701766020380306978&page=5&tbnh=139&tbnw=217&ndsp=25&ved=1t:429,r:17,s:100,i:55

500 ToonDownSouth // Jan 16, 2013 at 11:02 PM

For everyone complaining about the mobile access, there is a message on the main page from Ed apologising and asking for your patience.

501 Ian Toon // Jan 16, 2013 at 11:04 PM

Bollance- Welcome back. Cabaye would be superb in an advanced position behind Cisse as his range of passing is so good. Should Coloccini go then Cabaye would be my choice as Captain. In any event i would like to see Cabaye pushed forward into an attacking midfield link up with Cisse. Your absolutely right on not seeking to match QPR ‘s desperation offer. It’s good to see Brad Inman doing so well on loan.
TDS – R Heights is a master of the preconception and the wish promoting the thought type of post. When he’s not so bitter and cynical he can display some understanding of football but every passing day it appears more remote.
Mr Tuff- I think you could well be right in your train of thought on Coloccini and replacement time for CB’s.

502 Sazzer // Jan 16, 2013 at 11:08 PM

Ed make it easier to get to the bottom of page or reverse the comments like before on mobile site.

503 GeordieToon89 // Jan 16, 2013 at 11:12 PM

A quite like the look of the new mobile site

504 Sazzer // Jan 16, 2013 at 11:12 PM

Scrolling and clicking to open responses is annoying. Otherwise, things look better and comments function better at least now.

505 nick_9 // Jan 16, 2013 at 11:13 PM

Bollance – I agree entirely. The service to Cisse at times has been bordering on suicide. We all know he isn’t a physical player who wins it in the air yet some of the passes we make to him have been crazy. I think if we surround him with support from the likes of cabaye, ben arfa and anita he will do great. He has missed a few easier chances over the season shall we say but i think if the team get their act together and give him some good service he is bound to knock a few in. I do like the sound of cabaye helping cisse out up top but i would also like to see marveaux and ben arfa on either side of him and tiote,cabaye and anita behind. We’ve got two full backs to provide us width and I’ve grown frustrated with seeing one man in the box and little support from anyone else. Havent watched much french football so havent seen cabaye in his forward role but i’ve heard he looks a different player.

506 ToonDownSouth // Jan 16, 2013 at 11:14 PM

catchy

I think you got the wrong end of my post – I don’t believe Pardew has any say whatsoever on incoming signings, although there’s the odd exception. Ba was a player Pardew wanted, and seeing as he was on the cheap the club was happy to take a gamble.

My point was that there are plenty of reasons to moan about Pardew – but us being linked with an average player is not one of them!

507 Mister Tuff // Jan 16, 2013 at 11:17 PM

Ian Toon evening- ah Brother Ian —— no I’ll leave that out tonight.
The whole Collo story is very fishy indeed , I think he was going to be away regardless and do a “Tevez” but he has been persuaded to stay for the Reading game -otherwise we would really be in the claggy. With him going we really need somebody to replace him and also someone to replace Willo and Saylor – if they have been working behind the scenes you would imagine that they have got at least one CB earmarked/spoken to already -they have known the potential for this situation (Collo) so if they are up to speed they should have sorted out a further CB. Lets hope so -was looking at the league table earlier on – we have the fourth worst defence for goals against.

508 GeordieToon89 // Jan 16, 2013 at 11:17 PM

Don’t f*****g believe this, Harry is only at it again this time he’s wanting Sissokho!! and are favourites to get him now! What a total pi55 take

509 GeordieToon89 // Jan 16, 2013 at 11:19 PM

QPR want Sissokho and are favourites

510 Ian Toon // Jan 16, 2013 at 11:20 PM

Cabaye/ Cisse as against Stoke at SJP last season!

511 Newcastle for alltid // Jan 16, 2013 at 11:23 PM

I see a lot of people with, I’m afraid, too high expectations. At the moment I think we’re in a far too dangerous league position to really tempt any of the top European youngsters. Mentioned players like Siem De Jong, Allesandrini, Aubameyang, Mertens, Sissoko etc. are really promising youngsters with potentialy big futures. I think a lot of effort has to be put into pursuading them to join us, as we can’t really compete if other clubs of a respectable size comes in and shows interest. Last season was different, and that’s why we should have spent more money last summer to clinch deals as they would have known we finished fifth and were one of the big English teams. They will probably hear about our interest, check out our league position, and not being willing to participate in a race against relegation when they have offers from other clubs.

I’m not trying to be overly negative, all I’m saying is that people should take our position into account, be realistic, and not be dissapointed if we don’t sign any big, up-and-coming names. Graham Carr is not the only scout in Europe watching them, mind.

512 bollance // Jan 16, 2013 at 11:32 PM

Ian

Good evening. Never left, been reading the posts every day with great interest.

With cabaye on pitch vs Norwich we looked like we could create something. Would be interesting to see the stats with and without cabaye in the team. Although admittedly he was out of soughts at start of season. We have signed his best mate now so he should be happier.

Havent seen Inman in action for crewe but have followed results. He is scoring and they are winning. Same we can’t get Campbell off to league 1 sometime soon. That is their level for now. Next season championship then following 1st team for us.

513 toonarmydownsouth // Jan 16, 2013 at 11:34 PM

Man its horrible seeing that big old smile lighting up stamford bridge instead of SJP

514 p // Jan 16, 2013 at 11:34 PM

@506 not sure it quite works like that.

A lot will see Newcastle as a fairly big club, artificially low in the league.

I imagine anyone signing would be on a relegation release clauses now – not that they will leave for free but, can go if a fee of X is received a bit like Ba’s.

Not everyone can attract the likes of Man Utd and even if they did, they would not get many starts initially.

For sure we can not compete with Arsenal, Chelsea, the two Manchester clubs and even Liverpool and Tottenham

515 nightfa11 // Jan 16, 2013 at 11:40 PM

problem with cisse is that we never keep possession..we never make more then 5 passes before players pass it to cisse… just panic kicks up front & hopefully cisse will win the ball and smash it in? wtf?

516 p // Jan 16, 2013 at 11:43 PM

510, that’s right, it seems to be based on hope than a clear game plan

High ball up to Cisse before he can find space (and is closely marked) and the defender wins a header away or forces Cisse to pass back at which point there is no creativity or options to score.

517 Newcastle for alltid // Jan 16, 2013 at 11:51 PM

@509

I know players will think of Newcastle as a rather big club, strangely positioned where we are as of now. My point was that we’re in a relegation battle of sorts, and that may scare players away. But as you say, relegation clauses will be put in there.

Take Mertens as an example. He’s got a great goal-to-game ratio, and is surely watched by a lot of clubs. I’m not saying that Man City and Real will go after him now. But even, say, 6th placed German, Spanish and Italian teams may tempt him more right now, partially because of their league position and because we won’t be able to outspend them when it comes to wages.

Money is a factor, and the fact is that quite a few clubs are able to outspend us. And we’ve seen lately that money is the primary factor for a lot of players. The combination league position and finances are a big challenge for us right now to attract players, which is why I’m sceptic, though not ruling completely out, as to us attracting top European talent right now. I think a working suitable strategy right now would be moving for unsettled players with talent, as we did with Ben Arfa.

This is just speculation though, which comes from me being as impatient as he rest of you all for something to happen.

518 Sazzer // Jan 16, 2013 at 11:53 PM

People are so shortsighted. And a lot of youngsters named play for teams that are not going to win anything or like De Jong won their league and ready to take the next stestep. The will get more money, more playing time and play in better league. And if they do well they can go to bigger club when they are more ready. Big stadium, great fans, great teammate .el

519 p // Jan 17, 2013 at 12:01 AM

I think we will pay decent wages for the right player. Just not 90K a week.

40K a week + bonuses, protected by a relegation clause and the the opportunity to play in the premier league in front of 50,000 alongside some genuine class like Cabaye and Ben Arfa would be a draw for a lot of decent talent you would have thought.

520 GAZ09 // Jan 17, 2013 at 12:02 AM

Another day passes and still no real transfer activity or statements from the club, an absolute joke!

521 Sazzer // Jan 17, 2013 at 12:03 AM

I wrote that like crap. Hopefully, my points got across anyway. Money and position are certainly factors but I think we would be more attractive than WBA despe their league position if money was equl.

522 dazza1980 // Jan 17, 2013 at 12:04 AM

Here qe go agin anotha 7days wasted

523 GAZ09 // Jan 17, 2013 at 12:07 AM

Mike Ashley seriously needs to have a think about what he wants to achieve, if he wants us to be a force and challenge the top clubs then he better invest, if not he needs to sell up and get out now before he takes this club down.

524 RonVanDam // Jan 17, 2013 at 12:11 AM

Odemwingie pushing for a move to QPR. QPR seem to be making the most waves this window for survival.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2263619/Peter-Odemwingie-transfer-news-West-Brom-striker-hand-transfer-request-bid-join-QPR.html

525 Sazzer // Jan 17, 2013 at 12:12 AM

http://www.nufcfansutd.com/latest.html

526 p // Jan 17, 2013 at 12:14 AM

Pardew also said that United’s ongoing work in the transfer market was not a sign of them being “negligent”. He said: “We’ve done our homework. You can’t force someone to agree a contract, you can only put your best case forward and your best offer forward and go from there.”

He explained that the delay any deals was probably down to the player waiting to see if other options emerged.

He said: “If you put yourself in the position of the agent and you have a player that is desirable, and a really good club comes in and a lesser side comes in as well, you sometimes have the impression, because of the interest and the media coverage, that an even bigger one will come in for your player. So why sign early? Even if terms have been agreed, they are waiting to see if a more attractive project becomes available. No matter what finance you throw at the deal, sometimes everybody just wants to sit and wait.”

527 ToonDownSouth // Jan 17, 2013 at 12:18 AM

I think it’s pretty disgraceful that the club have made no official statement regarding Coloccini. They don’t have to spill any beans – but it would just be nice of them to pretend that they give two sh1ts about their paying customers.

528 JackButler // Jan 17, 2013 at 12:20 AM

tads

They’ve never given a damn about the fans, they simply don’t care

529 JackButler // Jan 17, 2013 at 12:23 AM

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