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• 1 Rainrix // Mar 8, 2013 at 11:06 AM

  Jesus Christ benny’s making more excuses than pardew. HBA out!

• 2 NUFC_LEAZES END // Mar 8, 2013 at 11:08 AM

  Repost

  @yoyo
  Could happen mate, could happen

• 3 yo-yo // Mar 8, 2013 at 11:08 AM

  I suppose the knees issue is why Strolla can’t play a full game… mind he can’t play a full game on grass either

• 4 Toonarmlee // Mar 8, 2013 at 11:14 AM

  Don’t know if any1′s mentioned this but that wee club in the north east is still in Europe.

• 5 Transfer Sage // Mar 8, 2013 at 11:17 AM

  I think most players from both sides struggled with the pitch. Surely they can get a better one than that there?

  with undersoil heating and pitch covers could they not maintain a grass surface?

• 6 ~ Phoenix Warrior Perch~ // Mar 8, 2013 at 11:17 AM

  Regarding the last article about Mbiwa.

  Granted Mbiwa was immense last night, but I think Perch’s performance is being overlooked. Perch may not have been as flashy as Mbiwa, but what he did, he did well.

  He got several strong fair tackles and blocks in and disrupted a lot of Anzhi attacks. He was truly on his game last night. I’m afraid Willo is now officially 5th Choice Center back, behind Colo, Saylor,Mapou and Perch.

  Perch easily the second best player on the field for us yesterday.

• 7 WWYCD // Mar 8, 2013 at 11:21 AM

  Not keen on HBA as a striker even factoring in his lack of match fitness his positioning was not that of a striker seemed to play alongside Sissoko rather than in front of him, could of been the match plan I suppose though when Shola came on he played in their half rather than ours

  Was a even game we contained them well but they really never started playing in all fairness, very poor game to watch but decent result only really bad point was Obertan (probably Marv as well) just no fight in them

  With the exception of Haidara no one stood out as being able to start in our PL team who isnt already in it imo

• 8 Rainrix // Mar 8, 2013 at 11:22 AM

  Sage… Correct me if I’m wrong but aren’t artificial pitches on the whole much cheaper? You do get used to playing on it eventually so it can give you a slight advantage but anzhi did struggle as well. Moneys the only real reason i see to have one.

  Presumably spartak have had some success on it as well so they might not see a reason to change.

• 9 Rainrix // Mar 8, 2013 at 11:25 AM

  Yo.. Agreed, People shout for anita and marv to start ahead of jonas and tiote but they didn’t perform any better than them really. I’ll give marv the benefit of the doubt because its painfully obvious he should be played through the middle. Anita is probably a bit rusty due to lack of matches, its a dilemma as to who plays in that final midfield spot.

• 10 Transfer Sage // Mar 8, 2013 at 11:27 AM

  rainrix

  No idea, i imagine the cost is less as less maintaining. For me though if it is possible to turn out a grass pitch (not sure if the conditions allow it but see no reason they should if undersoil heating etc) then UEFA should force their hand on the matter.

  A rugby team (can’t remember which) recently laid an artificial pitch and after extensive independent tests they found it didn’t increase or decrease the amount of injuries sustained.

• 11 Transfer Sage // Mar 8, 2013 at 11:30 AM

  wwycd

  Agree with all of that really, ben arfa isn’t capable of that false 9 role that messi plays (not sure how they class it as false 9 when he spends all his time centrally and trying to get goals but never mind).

  I think obertan’s total lack of desire to keep or win the ball was pathetic last night and becoming an all too common site from him.

  I’ll always support the lad whilst he is on the pitch for us but the sooner we get rid the better in my eyes.

• 12 WWYCD // Mar 8, 2013 at 11:31 AM

  Rainrix
  For me our strongest team is the one we currently play but with HBA in for (upsettingly) Jonas. Am not keen on Marv tbh never seems to have the heart when he loses the ball and is greedy in possession from what Ive seen, Anita I like but I don’t see where he fits in our team currently next season I see him playing more or at least getting more of a chance to make a impact

• 13 Rainrix // Mar 8, 2013 at 11:32 AM

  Sage… I think thats the crux of it maintenance costs. Maybe undersoil heating costs a lot to fit and run? It’d be much more in use in places like russia then over here due to the climate. It is mainly scandinavian/eastern european teams that use them i assume the cold must be a major factor. I dont know really im not a turf manager.

  Also have you ever done a sliding tackle on astro turf? Damn it cuts you up

• 14 WWYCD // Mar 8, 2013 at 11:35 AM

  Sage
  Last season I put my all behind Obertan and fought many a fight saying he would come good and had skills this season, early on, he started to show that and I was over the moon for him but last night he looked like the player we got from Man Utd rather than the one we have built up

  Jonas has had games where everything he touches turns to $h!t but he never gives up which I love him for Obertan gave up on the flight over judging by last nights display

• 15 Rainrix // Mar 8, 2013 at 11:36 AM

  Yo… Yeah i think thats the side pards has hinted he’ll play when everyones fit. HBA is much better at tracking back than marv or obertan. Obviously not jonas level. I think jonas’ role now will be coming off the bench to shore things up as he did against metalist. He’s simply not good enough offensively to warrant starting atm.

• 16 Transfer Sage // Mar 8, 2013 at 11:37 AM

  rainrix

  Yeh it does take off skin…they are much better than what they were 10 years ago though but still not pleasant.

  Then again sliding on a dry football pitch isn’t good either.

  However pro football teams always water a pitch before to help sliding and passing.

  Could you water (lightly) a 4G pitch like last night to make sliding better?

• 17 Transfer Sage // Mar 8, 2013 at 11:40 AM

  wwycd

  I was the same with obertan. I thought i’d give him time and see what he can do and to his credit he improved slightly and in europe this season has been beating men and trying to cross the ball (failing at that though).

  My issue is the same as yours, he seems to not care, he seems in his own little world and doesn’t seem to understand his responsible to the team.

  Jonas is poor really but the guy gives his all and never hides in a game regardless of how good or bad he is playing.

• 18 WWYCD // Mar 8, 2013 at 11:41 AM

  Rainrix
  Unfortunately I agree though I love Jonas he has dropped off this season but I think his energy and drive would be great coming off the bench for 20-30 minutes when full backs are more tired and Jonas can open his legs a bit

• 19 WWYCD // Mar 8, 2013 at 11:45 AM

  Sage
  In the 94 minutes played last night Obertans PL winger contribution amounted to around 3 minutes imo his positions and runs were pretty good to be fair to him but what he did with the ball was so poor and frustrating

  Am not sure what Obertan can offer to our club atm…honestly wish we had kept Routledge (whom I never wanted sold) and the extra mill or so deficit

• 20 Rainrix // Mar 8, 2013 at 11:48 AM

  Sage… Not sure mate, i’ll just go to northumbria uni and read up on my turfmanship i’ll get back to you in 3 years

  Yo… Yeah its noticeable he’s gone down hill since last season when he was brilliant its easy to forget he’s nearly 30, he probably hit his peak last year, sadly that means its all downhill

• 21 toonincheek // Mar 8, 2013 at 11:49 AM

  Don’t really think it was down to the pitch.
  Keeper did well to read HBA’s best option – and covered it.

• 22 yo-yo // Mar 8, 2013 at 11:51 AM

  Yo

  I’d still prefer Jonas over Oba or Marv after their performance last night. You can see why Pards sticks with him even though he is well into his declining years. Bpth Oba and Marv seem to lack final product too but at least Jonas puts in a shift and contributes tactically

• 23 Transfer Sage // Mar 8, 2013 at 11:52 AM

  wwycd

  I liked routledge…remember him tormenting man city’s left back in one game but his end product was non existent….swansea is the first club where he has shown his potential.

  I would rather have kept him than gotten obertan though, and thats prior to the signing and in hindsight haha.

  I think we need to look for a winger who is in the mould of aaron lennon (we need pace and a trick out there with end product)

  Bale and lennon are the reason spurs are so ahead of us in my opinion….two good wide men are essential to stretch teams and leave more room for the technical players in the middle.

  Even pep guardiola said he struggled with barca when he stopped playing pedro and sanchez…so if they can’t pass it well without width from midfield then we won’t be able to consistently either.

• 24 yo-yo // Mar 8, 2013 at 11:52 AM

  Yeh that Routledge deal was one of the few transfer mistakes we’ve made. Who sold him ?

• 25 Transfer Sage // Mar 8, 2013 at 11:57 AM

  yo-yo

  Exactly.

  Marv out wide is useless, can’t get into the game.
  Obertan never offers anything much either other than the odd bit of promise only to scuff his cross.

  Jonas is no better but like you say, he works his socks off. With hba gaining fitness i expect him and gouff to start with jonas benched but until hba is ready (might be now, we don’t know his fitness levels) then its hard to say.

• 26 Spreadthetoon // Mar 8, 2013 at 11:59 AM

  I think the fact that a lot of our 1st team was rested bodes well for the game against Stoke.
  Elliott – needs matches under his belt, did well again
  Debuchy – Rested
  Saylor – played little time
  Mapou – needs match sharpness and played well
  Santon – rested and will know Haidarra is on his eels!
  HBA – run out not match fit but good to see
  Cabaye – good run out and taken off early
  Sissoko – stamina of a giant
  Gouffran – rested
  Cisse – virus / rested and now fit for wkend!

  so 4 1st teamers rested, HBA, Cabaye, Saylor not playing full 90, Jonas in reserve and rested – things shaping up nicely for Sunday. What a massive difference these January signings have made, we are no longer thread bare!

• 27 yo-yo // Mar 8, 2013 at 12:00 PM

  TS

  We def need wide players. One true left sided and maybe do a Bale with Santon and leave Haidara as Left WB. Then there is the striker problem and we’ll be cookin’ on gas

• 28 WWYCD // Mar 8, 2013 at 12:00 PM

  Rainrix
  Yeah this season he seems to of hit a wall but I do hope he can find some form again Giggs is still playing well despite his ages and I truely hope Jonas follows suit

  yo-yo
  Oh aye Id have Jonas over both Obertan and Marv but not over Gouffran and HBA 3rd choice isnt a bad spot for him I suppose plus he was a great CM back end of last season so still options for him moving full time into that role

  Sage
  Its rare I can be smug about a transfer dealing but I thought at the time Obertan was no better than Routledge just younger, the Routledge loan deal to QPR annoyed me (was a bizarre decision imo) and then selling him annoyed me more. Hes a good solid player not amazing but for where we were he had a part to play

  I agree on the wide men but I think Gouffran could blossom next season and hopefully the addition of someone with the attributes of PEA would transform our attacking play

• 29 Spreadthetoon // Mar 8, 2013 at 12:07 PM

  PEA of Jermaine Lens should be our no. 1 target and should be landed early in the transfer window so that they can bed into the team well before the season starts!

• 30 Transfer Sage // Mar 8, 2013 at 12:10 PM

  wwycd

  very happy already with gouffran but we still need another one i think.

  I know we have hba and gouff for either side but i’d still like us to get a lennon style player in as well as another striker to push cisse or even overtake him in the pecking order.

• 31 tdt // Mar 8, 2013 at 12:16 PM

  Think we should play this team on Sunday:

  —————Elliot—————
  Debuchy-S.Taylor-M’biwa-Santon
  ———-Tiote–Cabaye———-
  —HBA—-Sissoko—-Gouffran—
  ————–Cisse—————-

  Subs: Alnwick, Hairada, Perch, Anita, Jonas, Marv, Sh.Ameobi.

• 32 Novocastrian66 // Mar 8, 2013 at 12:18 PM

  Transfer, just read your false 9 point. I agree, how’s it false when he is trying to score constantly. I think it’s just a case of someone trying to pass off something as new.
  There has not been any great innovations in football since Puskas and the Hungarians hit the world in the 50′s. they invented the modern game everything since is a rebirth. Even Brasil and Holland followed their philosophy.

• 33 WWYCD // Mar 8, 2013 at 12:24 PM

  Spread
  Ive not seen enough of Lens to form an opinion on him his name pops up on here a lot though same with that Mertens of PSV is it? Dont know anything about him either mentioned in the same vein as PEA though and I like what Ive seen of him

  Sage
  Hey am never going to disagree about squad depth mate haha more the merrier as far as am concerned. Id quite like to see what Gouffran has to offer as a striker for us though he seems to get into good pockets of space in the box when he comes central wouldnt mind Cisse coming off for HBA against Stoke and letting have a run at their thugs

• 34 Toon-Prodigy // Mar 8, 2013 at 12:26 PM

  Afternoon lads,

  Cracking result,

  Perch had a quality game as did Mapou. Good to see Benny back also,
  Seriously lacking match fitness like. Narf piled the weight on aswell, was kind of funny seeing him like that haha. I think these drink and gambling rumours could be true! (Joke)

  Obertan:

  Well, I hate to admit this but im losing patients rapidly with this lad now. Last night was horrific for him. I very nearly had to buy a new TV today like. He is lacking so much to be a modern day professional footballer, there is simply no excuse anymore for him. I hate to turn on a player but this lad is woefully short in talent. I gave him the benefit of the doubt and thought it might of been a confidence problem but not now. I’v gave up after witnessing that.

  While he is wearing black and white i’ll support him, but I think it’s about time this lad went, he’s no where near good enough. Sir Alex has had our eyes out pure & simple. English football is not for him. Cheers for that Alex.

  Over the moon with the result. Be a cracking 2nd leg at St James, im sure 45,000 50,000 will be turning up for it. Great night in store and we will hopefully be celebrating and mooching into the next round.

  Roll on. HTL.

• 35 Spreadthetoon // Mar 8, 2013 at 12:31 PM

  WWYCD
  Lens has prolific pace and would provide spaces for other players……..only doubt is as to whether he has the strength…Gouffran has been a real revelation….he’s got the strength, skill and right attitude playing for the team. All areas that Obertan and Marveaux would do well to adopt.

• 36 WWYCD // Mar 8, 2013 at 12:37 PM

  Spread
  I dont disagree, I must admit when we signed Gouffran I wasn’t over the moon I thought he’d be a rotation option but not a starter, a cheap alternative to a main target but I am happy to admit when I am wrong and good lord was I wrong lads quality. Sissoko has taken all the headlines but Gouffrans performances have been on par imo and the link up play between the two of them is wonderful

  I was over the moon when we signed Sissoko but I didnt give Gouffran the respect he deserved at the time but now hes up their in our top players for me

• 37 Transfer Sage // Mar 8, 2013 at 12:39 PM

  prodigy

  Yeh same with obertan…he has my support on the pitch but I dont blame some fans turning on him with his lazy attitude on the pitch.

• 38 Transfer Sage // Mar 8, 2013 at 12:42 PM

  This team genuiely excites me now…we have matched every team we have played and bettered most since the new boys arrived and thats without a fully fit HBA and a misfiring cisse.

  When these lads are up to speed I think we will push any side in the league.

• 39 Toon-Prodigy // Mar 8, 2013 at 12:49 PM

  Transfer,

  He lacks the main necessity, a footballing brain. He has ability but he can’t put everything in place. You either have it or you don’t and this lad hasn’t. It’s painfully obvious now.

  To me, he seems a 100 meter sprinter, some bright spark has came along and thought i’ll try and turn you into a footballer.

  Hate to slam a player, I really do. This lad has to go for me, he’s had his time and chances. I suspect he will be away in the summer.

• 40 Charlie in the Gallowgate // Mar 8, 2013 at 12:56 PM

  Transfer Sage
  I agree could of got something from every game

  Sunday will be different test for the toon. New players will have to get used to Stoke’s physical game. and a stiff neck for looking skywards half the game

  But if we keep it on the deck and play football we should win

• 41 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 12:59 PM

  Good afternoon,

  Just looking at the table and remaining fixtures. It’s looking pretty good really. First up though we need 4 goals against Stoke to put us above them on GD…should be easy enough

• 42 Tsunki // Mar 8, 2013 at 1:00 PM

  Hmm dunno about 4g pitches versus knees but he’s a pro so I will take his word. In my case I would have had to stop playing 10 years ago were it not for moving from a hard court to a 3g pitch as I am prone to heel spur and knee problems. Only real drawback is the rubber mud gets me a slap when its trailed round the house

• 43 AndyNUFC // Mar 8, 2013 at 1:14 PM

  Tsunki I done my ACL on a 4g – played on and off 4g and indoor wood boards, was a wet surface when I injured it and always thought the surface made you more prone to it?

• 44 Toon-Prodigy // Mar 8, 2013 at 1:30 PM

  Ibiza,

  Good performance last night? Quite happy.

  Good start and continued quite well I thought.

  I wasn’t particularly impressed with them if im honest. I had put them on a pedestal in my own head with some of the players they had. They were really pretty average though.

  We should of nicked a goal

• 45 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 1:34 PM

  Prodigy…I’d say a great result and a job well done performance. Overall it was boring to watch, but that was both teams not just us and I think it was our game plan – so quite happy indeed.

  The commentators commented (no sh*t ) that whilst they were the “home” team, it’s not really a pitch they’re used to either, so whilst we’ll benefit from a grass pitch so will Anzhi. Should be a better performance from both teams…hopefully more so us.

  We should / could have nicked a goal, but it wasn’t to be. Just need to win the home tie now and we’re in the quarters…simple really.

• 46 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 1:44 PM

  Bloody Lawro ruining things for us..

  “Newcastle v Stoke

  There’s been a different feel about Newcastle over recent weeks.

  They played well against Swansea last week, were in command for periods, and were unlucky to lose.

  Stoke aren’t great away – they have managed only one win on the road – and with two goals in their last four league games they are struggling a little for goals.

  Tony Pulis’s side are so difficult to play against at home but I don’t see them getting anything at Newcastle.

  Lawro’s prediction: 2-0″

  Doomed I tell ya! Even Merson has us down for a 2-0 win…this doesn’t bode well.

• 47 Toon-Prodigy // Mar 8, 2013 at 1:58 PM

  Ibiza,

  What is it with these boring Euro games haha? We need to get a goal. That 4-2 Southampton game seems ages ago.

  I think the competition will take off and become alot more entertaining once we hit the quarters. Im pretty confident we will turn these over with our home support.

  Speaking of support. Just 12,000 at the game last night? Ridiculous for a top level european game.

  Well done to the 70 die hard Geordies who travelled by the way.

• 48 LeToonARMY // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:02 PM

  TDT yeah squad looks strong just not sure about Santon might give him 45mins to see if he can do good if not i’ll use Haidira

• 49 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:03 PM

  Prodigy….I know, madness. Everyone enjoys the excitement of European football my backside

  Maybe we’ll take the Chelsea route and win it in the most boring of style…I’d take that with a smile on my face.

  The 70 fans should get a statue made in their honour….top effort.

  I actually looked at flight costs to try and come over for the home game…sadly I can’t justify costs of about £2,000 at the minute.

• 50 Phatoon // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:04 PM

  Ibiza,

  We only have to beat Stoke by 2 to go above them

• 51 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:05 PM

  Phatoon…Of course, each goal we score knocks one of them. Good job my brain works well…

• 52 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:07 PM

  Excuses excuses Benny

  …and the sun was in your eyes lol

• 53 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:09 PM

  Jesper…He’s pathetic – Championship standard at best. He has to be offloaded this summer – waste of a shirt, blah blah

• 54 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:10 PM

  U2 Ibiza…excuses excuses

• 55 Toon-Prodigy // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:11 PM

  Ibiza,

  Do you live in Ibiza like?

  £2,000 is an expensive night out aye haha.

• 56 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:12 PM

  So did you finish up early and catch the game?

• 57 Toon-Prodigy // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:13 PM

  I think Benny is trying to con us there aswell haha, as if he hasn’t played on a 4G pitch before and dosn’t know the difference. Poor finish, a little rusty one thinks.

  All in good time though!

• 58 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:14 PM

  Jesper…Never heard of that U2 song, sorry

  I half watched the first half, saw the second half. How about you?

  Prodigy…No mate, just a name to throw people £2,000 can be dropped on a night out here….but it would be some night out.

• 59 Toon-Prodigy // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:17 PM

  Ibiza,

  Where are you from then? Those must be expensive flights. Were you planning on staying for a few days like. £2,000 seems a lot where ever your coming from. Some pretty good priced places to stay in the Toon like.

• 60 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:20 PM

  Ibiza…yeah I watched the game. Had to do alot of planning to make it – felt like that was a waste lol

  …good result though

• 61 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:20 PM

  Prodigy…Slight sarcasm there. Yes, I am in Ibiza. Originally from Ascot, Berkshire.

  No direct flights, so have to go to mainland or via London. I may be guilty of rounding up a bit, somewhere between £1,500 – £2,000 with flights, accommodation, tickets and of course…alcohol (approximately 50% of the budget…naturally).

• 62 Jail for Ashley // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:22 PM

  Ibiza,
  £ 2000, I thought Ibiza was an island off of the coast of Spain not a suburb of Ulan Batar.

• 63 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:25 PM

  Jail….Tell me about it. Must be down to being a latish booking. Ryanair used to direct flights to london cheaply, so all was good. If we get through, sorry, when we get through to the next round I may look into some flights etc. Don’t want to miss out on the party.

  Jesper..It was a good result, so I’ll forgive them the bore fest…this time!

• 64 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:27 PM

  I wonder if Ashley wants to pick me up in his helicopter? I’ll even let him plaster me with SD signs…I’ll be a walking advertisement.

  Not sure how well I’d be received at SJP mind. Southerner covered in SD….hmmm…might want to re-think this.

• 65 DannyH10 // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:28 PM

  Would have loved to take an away goal back to St James’ but an away draw in Russia has to be seen as a good result. Man did Perch prove me wrong yesterday, had a great game.

• 66 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:32 PM

  I actually just found a flight that leaves 2 days earlier for less than 50% of the other flights…Now, how can I get myself away for 4 days next week just as we’re about to start the season…

  Thinking hats on people.

• 67 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:33 PM

  Screw that….19 hours traveling one way, mind it is an overnight in Amsterdam…but there increases my budget again!

• 68 yo-yo // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:34 PM

  Danny

  Both our recent losses away to Spuds and Swans have been really close and we could have nicked both of them. Anzi are a good side and I bet will come at us next Thurs. It was a good result for us.

• 69 Rainrix // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:36 PM

  Ibiza… Move heaven and earth to push back the season? Perhaps a massive alcohol shortage will delay it a bit? Or maybe a mysterious fire at pacha? I’d go for alcohol shortage anyone fancy a booze cruise to ibiza?

• 70 Toon-Prodigy // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:37 PM

  Ibiza,

  Canny, I wouldn’t mind living over there. Was my favourite holiday destination in my 20s. I managed to get over 7 times. San Antonio Bay & Town. Serious partying place.

  Aye, Ashley will hook you up. Have you got a flashing helipad though? Derek’s a dodgy pilot i’v heard, not quite the navigator!

• 71 ballerfan2 // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:40 PM

  Who sold Routledge? Well I remember the posts here with the usual suspects constantly saying things like – good championship player – not good enough for a side with our ambition (if we had any ambition that is) – and the recurring theme, no end product. Just exactly what does that mean. I believe it’s become a buzz word, a phrase that trips off the tongue, a one phrase fits all kind of criticism. I was disappointed when Routledge left. He was a very busy,tidy player who ran all over the pitch for the good of the team, and it was still not good enough for some so we got Obertan ….. Who sold Routledge? I hate to say it but we were as responsible as Pardew.

• 72 robin // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:42 PM

  Here in Los Alazares on the Mar Menor its a rather sedate 20c. Watching the match last night in the Plaza Mayor. I got the feeling from some of the other various football fans from Liverpool, London and Scotland etc, that they believe NUFC, could lift this trophy. They also agreed that Pardew, is totally out of his depth as NUFCs, manager.

• 73 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:45 PM

  Rainrix….I think I’d need the whole Geordie nation here to cause an alcohol shortage…so that’s your department…make it happen!

  As for a fire in Pacha – Nee chance. Pacha is a temple, a place of worship, I could never do such a thing.

  Prodigy….It’s still a good place to party, not cheap though (san an isn’t too bad, but Ibiza town…my my). I love living here, but it does change the way you feel about it not being a tourist and you do go out a lot less (mostly out of necessity or you will die). When was the last time you were over?

• 74 Toon-Prodigy // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:46 PM

  Ballerfan,

  To be fair, he didn’t exactly set the world alight when he was here. And he did look out of sorts at times. I’d say he is pretty much in the same mould as Obertan just has a bit more skill. Some players just don’t fit in teams. He is much more suited to Swansea and their style of play.

  He was alreet, but he was never going to ne a world beater.

  We will eclipse Swansea next season, our quality will shine through.

• 75 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:47 PM

  Robin…Hello there. That comment seemed to be lacking a certain sting.

  Do you really think Pardew is that bad, or is it more that we could / should do better?

• 76 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:50 PM

  Ibiza…would have suited you up there in the helicopter you fence sitter lol

• 77 Rainrix // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:52 PM

  Ibiza… I could probably sink a few gallons over a long weekend, I’d need some serious backup though to get it all gone.

  I went to pacha a few years back, there was an asot night on i think anyway as i recall it was around 60 euros to get in and all the drinks were 10+. Sweet jesus i would’ve cried if it wasn’t such a good night .

  i think spain in general is getting more expensive compared to what it was which is a bit sad. Much cheaper to go to turkey or cyprus

• 78 Rainrix // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:55 PM

  Agree btw robin pardew is so out of his depth that he’s being bitten by angler fish.

• 79 Toon-Prodigy // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:55 PM

  Let me think, im 33 now so it would of been the year 2005. 7 yrs ago. I really should get back one last time before im over the hill. Loved the place.

  I’v hammered the lot over there. All the bars and clubs. Got in some states with the drink like but that was the in thing in my 20s haha! Wild it was.

  What do you work as out there? I envy your nightlife.

• 80 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:56 PM

  Rainrix…That’s one thing that gets me with the Spanish, business is slow and the economy is cr*p…so let’s raise the prices!

  Used to love Pacha, although it isn’t quite the same these days, maybe I’ve just been too many times to appreciate it the same way. Mainly people find it expensive, but they do usually come out feeling they got their moneys worth..sort of.

  Jesper…That’s a point, best make sure I can fit my fence panel in. Anyone know how security is at SJP with regard to bringing in fence panels??

• 81 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:58 PM

  God you’re old

  I love Ibiza mainly for that it doesn’t matter if you’re 18 or 80, whatever your background, you’re welcomed. Pretty rare to find.

  I run a rental property company…speaking of which, I probably should get back to work

• 82 ballerfan2 // Mar 8, 2013 at 2:58 PM

  Sorry that my posts today have had one theme. Just that I’m absolutely scunnered with some of our so called fans with their constant carping. On a more positive note -Perchinio – he was brilliant last night, but it wasn’t a surprise to those who have watched him closely over the last year. He is quick, has good positional sense, and has good distribution. Ok, he keeps that part of his game simple but that’s what he is there to do, give the ball to Cabaye etc. There has been the occasional mistake which has prompted the usual response from the usual suspects but there have been mistakes too from Collo, Taylor even Mbiwa (and the supposed best c defenders in the country for that matter). Perch is proving to be a far better player than we might have thought with his awareness and mobility. I wouldn’t have felt nearly so comfortable with Willo in defence last night (sorry Willo, we do have a soft spot for you). Also, I feel Anita is getting a raw deal after last night. I thought he too did everything that was asked, retaining possession, being in the right spot to take a pass or interfering with the Russian “system”. Anzhi never had real control of possession all night thanks to our defence and m/f of which Anita was a vital cog.

• 83 Toon-Prodigy // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:00 PM

  Rainrix,

  I do recall the mental prices to get in clubs and the prices of the drinks!

  7 years ago it was 5 euro for a bottle of water in Ammesia and 8-9 Euro for a pint! God knows what its like now. Luckily the lass i was seeing at the time had family out there and she dropped off 3 tickets for me and me mates.

• 84 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:01 PM

  A bottle of water last season ranged €8-12 in the clubs…they’ve finally cottoned on to the idea that a fair few don’t want alcohol and need water to prevent death Quite funny to see 1st times try and drink the tap water…you only make that mistake once

• 85 yo-yo // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:04 PM

  ballerfan

  Routledge goes to prove that a brain is as vital as fast legs.
  Final product = good pinpoint passing or crossing ability to me. Partly technique, partly vision.
  Agree Perch has become good EPL quality, and Routledge might well have too – just not with us

• 86 Toon-Prodigy // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:06 PM

  Old? Ahh, Im wounded! Haha

  Aye, you must have a canny life out there like. Very good. Im off aswell, Have fun!

  Im off to get some dinner, catch yas Sunday! Toon Toon!

• 87 Rainrix // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:08 PM

  Ibiza… Well i felt that way at least. Not sure my mates did couldn’t keep up bloody part timers.

  Prodigy…. Well it was a lot worse than that for me, like 2 years ago. It was about 12 euros for a vodka lemonade i think and 10 for a bottle of beer. The entry prices were worse though but it probably depend on whose playing on the night. So you’ll be happy to know it hasnt changed much

• 88 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:14 PM

  Hey hey there Ibiza…what do you mean he’s old? Cheaky bastard lol

• 89 Rainrix // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:20 PM

  Jesper… You are compared to us wippersnappers. Into the nursing home old man

• 90 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:24 PM

  Jesper…I thought you’d like that one

  Prodigy…Sorry mate, shouldn’t make jokes like that with an old git, don’t want your heart giving up on us Take it easy mate.

• 91 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:25 PM

  Okay people, far too many smilies in the last few posts…we’ll get in trouble soon, so best lay off them

  

• 92 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:29 PM

  Rainrix…I am not old just older

• 93 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:30 PM

  …and wiser lol

• 94 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:30 PM

  Rainrix…I feel a new theme of jokes coming along…

  “Jespers so old…”

• 95 Rainrix // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:33 PM

  Thanks ibiza!

  Jespers so old jurassic park brought back memories.

  Dont take it out on me Jesper ibiza encouraged me!

  *Hides*

• 96 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:33 PM

  What’s a wippersnappers?

• 97 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:34 PM

  What’s up Jesper…is your memory starting to fail you? Not to worry, it’s expected at your age.

  Overplaying my hand here?

• 98 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:35 PM

  A wippersnapper: person regarded
  as insignificant and pretentious.

  Ibiza and Rainrix you two wippersnappers B-) lol

• 99 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:37 PM

  Jespers so old, when he was a kid rainbows were black and white.

  Not the best, but at least it’s black and white themed

• 100 Rainrix // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:40 PM

  Jesper… Pretentious? Sounds about right tbh. Although i take offence at insignificant . Revenge!

  Jespers so old the candles cost more than the birthday cake

• 101 Rainrix // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:41 PM

  I feel a bit bad, 2 youngster tag teaming an old man, we might as well be common yobs

• 102 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:42 PM

  Rainrix…Not only that, but Jesper is so old the candles on his birthday cake raised earths temperature by 3 degrees.

  I get the feeling we’ll be pretty significant in bringing on Jespers midlife crisis

• 103 Rainrix // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:42 PM

  I realise too late tag team probably wasn’t the best choice of words

• 104 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:43 PM

  Give us your walking stick and boiled sweets innit!

• 105 Rainrix // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:44 PM

  Ibiza… So can we pin global warming on him as well? Bring it about quicker?

  Midlife crisises aren’t so bad at least its an excuse to buy a MR2.

• 106 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:46 PM

  Rainrix…Not only can we, but it’s our moral obligation to do so.

  Jesper…What do you have to say for yourself? Global warming is serious stuff.

• 107 Rainrix // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:46 PM

  NO NO NO IBIZA!!!!! Its correctly said “innit Bruv” Jesus what kind of upper class yobos did you roll with?

• 108 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:46 PM

  That’s quite a run of posts with no reply, time to apologise? Maybe he’s just taking a nap?

• 109 toonLYF // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:47 PM

  to continue to the happy theme, i am going to say the two words that make me most happy in the world.

  James Perch

• 110 Rainrix // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:47 PM

  Ibiza… Well if we’re morally obliged to then i feel better thanks!

• 111 Rainrix // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:49 PM

  He probably doesn’t want to miss last of the summer wine. We need someone new to terrorise, ah Hello toonLYF

• 112 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:50 PM

  Rainrix…My crew were hardcore. We’d go change over the numbers for each hole at the golf course…rruuuuudddeee boyyyyzzzz

  There was one time as well that I didn’t even help an old lady cross the road, such is my disrespect to society.

• 113 Tsunki // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:52 PM

  Need someone new to terrorise? I’m here!

• 114 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:53 PM

  Rainrix…Joking aside…he’s gone!

  Jesper, come back, we can play a game of bridge?

  LYF….You have 2 options, join us or be abused? Perch had a great game last night, really pleased for him, he’s really grown since arriving and taken his opportunities. Fair play.

• 115 Rainrix // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:53 PM

  Ibiza.. Here mate thats nowt yo me and my Crew yeah? All we used to do was get high……….

  …….Grades in our GCSE’s

  Top that boi!

• 116 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:53 PM

  Tsunki…Give me a second whilst I google some kitchen fitter jokes….

• 117 Rainrix // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:54 PM

  A 3 way tag team on tsunki? Im game i’ll bring the Vaseline.

• 118 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:55 PM

  Rainrix…I’m not sure I can. That’s some despicable stuff right there. Are you mates with Nile?

• 119 Tsunki // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:56 PM

  A second? It’ll take too long and at my age time is something I can’t afford.

• 120 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:56 PM

  I’ll bring the grit and scouring pads.

• 121 Tsunki // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:58 PM

  Rainrix – er I think I just waded into something I didn’t quite expect (backs slowly toward the door…)

• 122 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:58 PM

  Tsunki…So you want more old jokes? Not sure how I feel about that. You mentioned not being able to afford, so maybe we can go down the poor route instead to keep things fresh? Probably better than the route Rainrix has suggested…but then again, maybe not. Perhaps I shouldn’t assume.

• 123 Rainrix // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:59 PM

  Ibiza… Yeah man they see us rollin’…….

  ……Up our sleeves volunteering at the local homeless shelter.

• 124 Tsunki // Mar 8, 2013 at 3:59 PM

  Please someone kill the blog! My powers…weakening… Can’t….string….sentence…together……

• 125 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:01 PM

  Thinking about it there was this one time where my crew popped a cap…

  …back on some old chaps head as the wind had blown it off.

• 126 Tsunki // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:01 PM

  Rainrix@123 –

  That’s good in two ways, its funny AND makes you appear less of a pervert.

• 127 Rainrix // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:02 PM

  What are you guys talking about? I have dry skin i need to put it on before i go out into the cold. Not sure i follow you guys.

• 128 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:04 PM

  Oh….Well…ermmm…. the grit and scouring pads were….errrrmmmm… needed for…ermm…oh is that my phone. Back later guys…

• 129 Tsunki // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:05 PM

  Ever get the feeling you have no idea why you are here? Not meaningful as in existence just on the blog. We must be pretty sad people or is it the eye of the storm between matches?

• 130 Rainrix // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:05 PM

  Tsunki…. A pervert! Im shocked! I never knew you thought so highly of me i don’t know what to say….

• 131 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:06 PM

  Tsunki…Now that’s a good way to kill the blog. Perhaps Ed should have a pop up when you sign in saying “Really? Do you have nothing better to do sad act?”

  To answer your question though, I do think that, I mean I don’t even like football

• 132 Rainrix // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:07 PM

  Tsunki…. Im here to avoid doing work, that and picking on old people helps me feel big.

• 133 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:13 PM

  rAINRIX….Picking up old people?

• 134 Rainrix // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:14 PM

  Ibiza… Nah i usually save that for Saturday nights.

• 135 Munster Mag // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:15 PM

  Only logging on now….managed to see game on ITV4. Credit to Pardew and Co. Has Catchy been on yet to criticise him?

• 136 Tsunki // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:16 PM

  Rainrix – I always hold that if you can’t say something nice……

  Ibiza – Ed does. You just don’t see it and I don’t care.

• 137 Charlietoon // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:19 PM

  My team for Sunday

  ………………………..Elliot
  Debuchy………Taylor…….Mbiwa……Haidara
  HBA…………..Cabaye……..Tiote…….Santon
  …………..Sissoko……….Cisse

  I’d love to see Santon givin a chance higher up the pitch

• 138 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:19 PM

  Tsunki…Must be the adblocker?!?

  Rainrix…My mistake.

  Munster….Funnily enough Catchy seems to have been very quiet. Unlike him not to show up after a fairly decent performance…

• 139 Munster Mag // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:20 PM

  Er to all you fellows who slagged me when I said Obertan was shit …I told you so…..please dont accuse me of not supporting the team when I say a player is poor. These are two totally different concepts. He was an umscouted buy that came suspiucioslu close to the conversation time between Pards and Fergie re Barton and Man U player twitter accounts. Still he tried much more second half yesterday so well done for that. So impressed with Haidara – a MILE better than Santon.

• 140 DokToon // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:22 PM

  well if we’re going old jokes, ibiza, you mustve been so proud when you watched your sons discover fire….

• 141 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:22 PM

  Munster…I’ve already eaten humble pie once this season for you and I’m stuffed. Obertan will come good…just you wait and see (he says with a shameful look).

• 142 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:24 PM

  Dok…You’ve completely judged this wrong. The jokes aren’t meant to be at my expense! Where’s the fun in that?

• 143 Jail for Ashley // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:24 PM

  On next seasons plans, I think the defence is sorted if Collo stays and there’s nothing to do with the midfield, except maybe getting rid of Gosling, Cisse and Gouffran as our two main strikers with Obertan being sold and a RW/ST being brought in, Ameobi announcing his retirement bar mackem games forcing a move for AC would be a bonus.

• 144 DokToon // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:25 PM

  tell me, ed, what was jesus like?

  better ibiza?

• 145 toonLYF // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:25 PM

  Ibiza…whilst you embarked on your happy adventures with your disciples, i hopped on that fence of yours, and i’m currently sitting tight. I shall not join, nor’ be abused. I am thy noble one, thy noble one on thou fence.

• 146 Tsunki // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:26 PM

  Munster – obertan was less impressive than usual yesterday but I think without making excuses the pitch and conditions made everybody wary yesterday. One of or perhaps the only strength obertan has is his short passing game but the way the ball braked on that surface was a bit surreal. There seemed to be little understanding of each other generally so backheels, step overs and drags did not come off at all. Obertan wasn’t helped by being match rusty either. Considering the team fielded yesterday was unfamiliar, great job. The worst I could say of any player was that he didn’t create but not many tragic mistakes made yesterday.

• 147 Jail for Ashley // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:27 PM

  Charlietoon,
  If that formation was being used I’d swap Cisse for Gouffran just to let him know that he is fighting for his place like everyone else.

• 148 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:27 PM

  Jail…If I was one to pick up on grammar issues I’d point out that you just said to sell Cisse and Gouffran and that when you include Gosling, that is 3 players and not two. But I’m not that sort of guy.

  Anyway, don’t say we’re nearly sorted, if Ashley gets wind that you’re near enough happy he’ll never buy anyone.

• 149 Tsunki // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:31 PM

  Well busy day tomorrow, having two teeth out and a gas fire put in.

• 150 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:32 PM

  LYF…I’m pleased someone is keeping it warm for me, please feel free to help yourself to the minibar, but leave my collection of magazines alone.

  Dok…Attacking Ed? Dear oh dear. Get back to abusing me before you get banned

• 151 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:32 PM

  I come back from given junior a bath and what do I witness? Two minors tagteaming a senior you should be ashamed of yourselves!

• 152 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:32 PM

  Must resist temptation to ask why Tsunki is having a gas fire installed in his mouth….

• 153 Rainrix // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:33 PM

  Tsunki… Straight up? Didnt know you could fit em in your mouth nowadays. Technology amazing!

  Sorry i’ll go now

• 154 Rainrix // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:33 PM

  Whut ibiza y u stealing my jokes blud?

• 155 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:34 PM

  Jespers back…everyone speak slowly and as loud as possible.

• 156 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:35 PM

  Rainrix…

• 157 Jail for Ashley // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:35 PM

  Tsunki,
  Obertan match rusty, does he not play in the reseve games, personally I think Obertan would make a good defender as his ability to break up a fast flowing attacking move is second to none.

• 158 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:37 PM

  …youth today!

• 159 Tsunki // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:38 PM

  Er. That was a joke. I don’t have gas and I lost my teeth in the great war. Gas attack. Oh well back to the drawing board.

  Jesper its like the twilight zone here best retreat.

• 160 DokToon // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:40 PM

  my apologies to ed… i thought it was better than asking if his first pet was named dino…

• 161 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:40 PM

  Memoirs from Wasted Youth (Ibiza And Rainrix)

  I remember everything!
  I remember every little thing
  As if it happened only yesterday
  I was barely seventeen,
  And I once killed a boy with a Fender guitar
  I don’t remember if it was a telecaster or a stratocaster
  But I do remember that it had a heart of chrome
  And a voice like a horny angel
  I don’t remember if it was a telecaster or a stratocaster
  But I do remember that it wasn’t at all easy
  It required the perfect combination of the right power chords
  And the precise angle from which to strike
  The guitar bled for about a week afterward
  And the blood was so dark and rich, like wild berries
  The blood of the guitar was Chuck Berry red
  The guitar bled for about a week afterward,
  But it rung out beautifully
  And I was able to play notes
  That I had never even heard before
  So I took my guitar,
  And I smashed it against the wall
  I smashed it against the floor
  I smashed it against the body of a varsity cheerleader
  Smashed it against the hood of a car
  Smashed it against a 1981 Harley Davidson
  The Harley howled in pain,
  The guitar howled in heat
  And I ran up the stairs to my parents’ bedroom
  Mommy and Daddy were sleeping in the moonlight
  Slowly I opened the door, creeping in the shadows
  Right up to the foot of their bed
  I raised the guitar high above my head
  And just as I was about to bring the guitar
  Crashing down upon the center of the bed,
  My father woke up, screaming “Stop!”
  “Wait a minute! Stop it boy!
  What do ya think you’re doin’?
  That’s no way to treat an expensive musical instrument!”
  And I said: “God Dammit Daddy!
  You know I love you,
  But you got a hell of a lot to learn about Rock ‘n Roll”

• 162 Tsunki // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:41 PM

  Jail – funny on both counts especially the one where you think playing in the reserves does you any good competitively or compares to playing in european football.

  Sorry sounds a little bitter – its the kitchen fitter in me

• 163 Toon-Prodigy // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:42 PM

  Now hey hey..

  33 is not old! How old is everyone on here like?

  Glad to know im not the oldest, cheers Jesper!

• 164 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:43 PM

  …just felt like shating that

  Tsunki…I know it is like a youth correctioncenter in here at times!

• 165 Tsunki // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:43 PM

  Jesper @ 161 – you’re not so much old as… Weird

• 166 Rainrix // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:43 PM

  Jesper… Youth of today? Keep that up mate and i’ll shoot you….

  …. An email explaining how the youth of today help the elderly in a number of communal projects

• 167 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:45 PM

  Toon-Prodigy…you are wellcome mate

  …only a year seperates us thugh! Tsunki is senior president here!

• 168 Santon03 // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:46 PM

  I would rather play Gouffran as striker than HBA.
  was Gouffran playing as a striker when he was at Bourdeaux?

• 169 Jail for Ashley // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:46 PM

  Ibiza,
  Yes my grammatical errors where down to laziness, I should try harder.

• 170 Tsunki // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:47 PM

  Damn right I am senior president! Get used!

  Ow my back….

• 171 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:48 PM

  Tsunki…I know

  …I was just reminded of that passage when I thought about wasted youth. It was just a sharing moment!

• 172 Toon-Prodigy // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:48 PM

  Lol@senior president!

  Where does Ibiza and Rainrix fit in?

  Im gona take a wild guess, i’d say they are mid twenties?

• 173 Santon03 // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:49 PM

  btw, is raylor still injured?

• 174 Tsunki // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:50 PM

  Jail – ‘where’ down to laziness? He he. ‘Your’ not serious are you? You could ‘of’ tried harder ha ha oh my back… Dammit…..

• 175 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:51 PM

  Jail…

  Prodigy…Fit in? Oh how I long to fit in. Mid Twenties…good guess.

  Jesper @161…I think you messed up your shopping list a bit there.

• 176 Tsunki // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:51 PM

  Raylor is fitness training now according to his twittings.

• 177 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:51 PM

  Toon-Prodigy…Not a day older my friend

• 178 Tsunki // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:53 PM

  Well that’s 2 peronis I better start walking… Later all.

• 179 Santon03 // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:53 PM

  I see, thanks Tsunki

• 180 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:54 PM

  Ibiza…

  …it was a sharing moment – felt like sharing thst. What can I say!

• 181 Munster Mag // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:58 PM

  Tsunki, Obertan tried hard but without making too big an issue, the commentator called him a “liability” at one stage. He lacks so much but I dont want to slag him unfairly. Re Santon – why pick him on the left midfield? He has a poor left foot and narrows the pitch. The only time i would play him there is when we need that side stiffened. He’ll be a sub next year, then sold. Haidara is a far better defender from what I can see.

• 182 Rainrix // Mar 8, 2013 at 4:59 PM

  Prodigy…. Im actually an old man as well, im just in very deep denial about it

  Mid twenties? Close enough i suppose i’d be classed as early twenties shocking i know picking on the elderly

• 183 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 5:00 PM

  Jesper…My apologies, I appreciate you probably don’t have many moments left to share and here’s me poking fun. Please ramble away, you have my undivided attention

  I’ll make you pay for calling me slow.

• 184 Mister Tuff // Mar 8, 2013 at 5:03 PM

  Tsunki – still cannot understand why you are considering fitting a gas fire into your mouth -seems a complete waste of time as normally there is enough hot air being expelled from it in the first place.
  Boom! Boom!………. Get in!

• 185 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Mar 8, 2013 at 5:04 PM

  Ibiza…lol

  I hurt your feelings with that remark didn’t I?

  I do appologies for the rambling, but it jusst popped into my head.

  Always thought it was a great monologue and that something weird most go through Steinman’s head…weird but genius at the same time

• 186 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 5:06 PM

  Jesper…Oh yeah, it cut me deep

  Did you see Laudrup has signed a one year contract extension? Obviously not good enough to get an eight year one!

• 187 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Mar 8, 2013 at 5:07 PM

  Rainrix is just a boy in the body of an old man

• 188 Toon-Prodigy // Mar 8, 2013 at 5:08 PM

  Ibiza,

  Mid twenties living in ibiza, living the dream eh?

  Jesper & Rainrix,

  Jesper, I think Rainrix is talking about you when he refers to the elderly mate? Surely it can’t be me at 33? Although I am 34 in August

  My my, we are a mixed bunch arn’t we? I wonder how old our oldest poster is? Do we have a record?

• 189 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Mar 8, 2013 at 5:10 PM

  Ibiza…no I didn’t see that. He said a while back that we wouldn’t be staying for more 4 years top, but who knows

  …No Laudrup is just a poor man’s Pardew Not good enough for Newcastle! Period

• 190 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Mar 8, 2013 at 5:12 PM

  Toon-Prodigy…wait untill ToonTorq and Graeme are back we can make fun of them lol

• 191 Toon-Prodigy // Mar 8, 2013 at 5:15 PM

  Jesper,

  We need to get this monkey off our back sharpish

• 192 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 5:15 PM

  Prodigy…I’m working my way towards the dream…mind, I’ll be as old as you lot by the time I get there…age, the joke that never gets old

  Jesper… I seem to remember him saying he wouldn’t decide on an extension until the summer…does the man never stop with his lies? I think it’s a good move for him actually, seems a top manager and is doing a great job at Swansea, no need to rush on for now, but I’d be surprised if he stayed longer. He seems destined for big things.

• 193 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Mar 8, 2013 at 5:16 PM

  Toon-Prodigy…the first sight of an old man and we tagteam him

• 194 santonthenewmaldini // Mar 8, 2013 at 5:17 PM

  Cracking result last night only downers for me was Obertan and Marveux’s performances they just show no heart at all

  Although it must be hard for a player to perform in Europe when no matter how well you play you will not be playing in the league Anita for example has been excellent in Europe helps us keep possession and stops the opposition playing

  Marveux is better in the centre of midfield he comes alive there but just does missing when played wide Obertan could maybe be tried up front but for me I think that maybe both of them could be sold in the summer if we replaced them with Tom Ince or someone similar

  Best part of it is Shane Ferguson would have been better then either of them last night works hard and has an end product and for people saying he is weak and gets shoved off the ball did not really see strength from either of those 2 on the wings

  Perch played well at CB which must surely signal the end of Willamson’s Newcastle career he has now been relegated to 5th choice without him playing and Krul playing we now don’t play any pointless long balls even Simpson looks totally solid because he has a decent centre back beside him If Colo goes in the summer we just need to replace him with similar quality and our centre back roster will be quality as we will have Good and Streete out on loan ready to step up soon

  Just wish Gouffran was not cup tied as feel he would have scored last night playing up front

• 195 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Mar 8, 2013 at 5:26 PM

  Ibiza…you never know what the cards read, but I think you’re right.

  …he will be at Barcelona or Real at some point but hope it won’t happen for a long long time :

  Maybe he could swing by here in 7 years time when Pards time is up lol

• 196 Toon-Prodigy // Mar 8, 2013 at 5:26 PM

  Ibiza,

  Ahh, it’s just a number well this is what I tell myself every year on my birthday!

  I agree on your comments about Laudrup, he certaintly seems destined for a good manegerial career. He’s doing very well.

  Jesper,

  OK, you got it. We may look a little weird though asking people their age as they post haha

• 197 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 5:29 PM

  Santon..Do forgive me, but I was somewhat taken back by an actual football post on here

  I really really want Marv to do well, but he does seem uninterested. Maybe he’s just had enough of not being considered starting material, but he has to fight for his place. It would appear his character isn’t quite where it needs to be, which is a shame as he can be spectacular at times…but they are few and far between.

• 198 toonarmydownsouth // Mar 8, 2013 at 5:30 PM

  Wow has anybody read Paul mersons “expert” predictions for the weekend on Sky Sports?
  Reading his Tottenham prediction I couldn’t figure out if he’s heavily deluded or just unbelievably bitter!!!

• 199 Toon-Prodigy // Mar 8, 2013 at 5:33 PM

  Tads,

  Whats his prediction?

• 200 toonarmydownsouth // Mar 8, 2013 at 5:33 PM

  As for the Marv debate, yeah he plays best through the middle, but given our players in midfield I just don’t think he has a place in the team, nor the drive graft or desire
  For me him gosling and obertan need to be shipped out to make place for players to be bought in who actually offer something to the squad

• 201 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 5:33 PM

  Jesper…Pardews 7 years will be extended once we win the PL next season and the CL the season after that. Don’t expect a new manager at Newcastle in the next 15 years or so, or maybe a better way to put that is within your lifetime?

  Prodigy…Indeed it is only a number. Just some light hearted fun. We all have to get older, I can only take some solace in the fact you will always be that bit older.

  Everytime I try and stop making age jokes I can’t. Showing my immaturity here…well, what’s new?

• 202 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 5:34 PM

  Both Lawro and Merson have us down to win 2-0 against Stoke. That makes me worried.

• 203 toonarmydownsouth // Mar 8, 2013 at 5:34 PM

  Prodigy
  2-1 to Liverpool and spuds to tumble down the table as there being overhyped this season and arsenal will take 3rd

• 204 jesperfuglsang - captain of the lemon crew // Mar 8, 2013 at 5:39 PM

  Ibiza…you said it

  …remember I might be 34 and you 26, but I look 26 and you with your lifestyle of cigarettes, liquere and bikini girls looks closer to my age if not Tsunki

• 205 robin // Mar 8, 2013 at 5:42 PM

  Obertan, played well when he moved to the right, Marveaux, was shocking. Obertan should get a game against Stoke him and HBA, as they need match fitness. Oh! And Pardew, is the worst manager in top flight football! Hasta luego.

• 206 toonarmydownsouth // Mar 8, 2013 at 5:42 PM

  Prodigy
  http://m.skysports.com/article/football//8547839

  Seriously the bloke sounds so bitter! Thought they were supposed to act as neutral’s!

• 207 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 5:43 PM

  Jesper…You’d think that, but it seems the sunny weather and gorgeous young women that flock to Ibiza suits me…the partying just seems to make me younger

  Granted the cigarettes don’t help, but I have to give the rest of you a chance.

• 208 Toon-Prodigy // Mar 8, 2013 at 5:43 PM

  Ibiza,

  It’s all good fun! (Dry’s his eyes)

  Tads,

  I think if Bale plays they will win with the form he is in. There is no stopping the lad! Im curious if the rumours are true linking him with a move to Man U in the summer. That would be some team with Bale in it.

• 209 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 5:49 PM

  Robin…Do stay and play.

  Prodigy…No doubt you have a handkerchief tucked up your sleeve.

• 210 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Mar 8, 2013 at 5:50 PM

  Don’t worry, I’m putting myself of the naughty step for a time out.