We’ve said it before that if Patrick Vieira is appointed as the new Newcastle head coach, he could get the very best out of the many French players still at Newcastle – and not many of them had good seasons last term – especially under John Carver.
Moussa Sissoko heading home against West Ham
Moussa Sissoko is one Newcastle player the club wants to keep this summer, since when he’s on form he’s a powerful player for us – and he’s often been compared in style and physique to Vieira – who in his career was one of the best players in the world.
Speaking to RMC today Sissoko seems delighted that Vieira could get the head coach job on Tyneside:
“I heard about this yesterday.” “If he comes to Newcastle I would be very happy.” “He was a role model for me. He played in the same position as I do.”
“At the moment, the manager is still John Carver.” “Even if the second half of the season was difficult, he is someone who I appreciate.”
“He allowed me to learn faster and faster, to be the best.”
Newcastle fans need a boost and Newcastle players need a boost after a terrible final 11 games to the season – although the last one wasn’t bad – we won – but the previous ten were terrible and we picked up one solitary point.
Moussa played his part in the 2-0 win at home to West Ham, and the French International was ready for the game, and he was so determined when he easily out-jumped Hammers left-back Aaron Cresswell to head home Jonas Gutierrez’ inch perfect cross to put Newcastle ahead after 54 minutes.
Hopefully we’ll know who the head coach will be at Newcastle before the end of this week.
There’s lots of work to be done this summer in the transfer market, and to prepare the side for next season – so we get off to a good start.
We cannot have another season like last season – it was far too painful.
Comments welcome.
114 comments so far
Jail for Ashley
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:27 PM
Comment #41Yes croftus, we should have punished Jonas accordingly for picking up that cancer whilst out clubbing, that would have shown him. How about your boss docks your wages for your alarming illiteracy, it might learn you to do something about it.
ToonFromLeeds
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:28 PM
Comment #42If I knew who he was I would, Leeds is a large city with a population of around a million you know
Sazzer
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:29 PM
Comment #43We can do a lot better than Chester. He’s not even cheap.
Ibizatoon
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:31 PM
Comment #44TFL….I must admit, I had no idea of the approximate population of Leeds. You learn something new everyday.
You only have 999,998 other people to check with – go on, stop being difficult.
ToonFromLeeds
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:31 PM
Comment #45I find your comments a bit alarming Croftus poor Jonas was incredibly ill with cancer and you would have treat him worse than the club already did! You make Mike Ashley look a saint
ToonFromLeeds
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:32 PM
Comment #46Ibiza it make take me a few weeks…….
ToonFromLeeds
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:33 PM
Comment #47*may rather than make
Ibizatoon
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:34 PM
Comment #48TFL…You never know, you might luck out and find him quickly.
I suppose we could just leave it as the joke it was intended as mind 🙂
ToonFromLeeds
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:36 PM
Comment #49I know you was joking Ibiza I was continuing lol
ToonFromLeeds
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:37 PM
Comment #50btw how is everyone getting smileys on here? usually emoji don’t work
Ibizatoon
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:40 PM
Comment #51TFL…Mine just seem to always end with a smiley face. I wish I could turn it off 🙂
: ) No spaces = 🙂
I have a “How To Smiley” tutorial on YouTube if you’re interested.
ToonFromLeeds
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:40 PM
Comment #52typical bookmakers
McClaren is now 4/5 fav
Vieira is evs 2nd fav
ToonFromLeeds
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:41 PM
Comment #53pmsl Ibiza 🙂
jane
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:43 PM
Comment #54: | = 😐
yes please for the tutorial Ibiza
ToonFromLeeds
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:45 PM
Comment #55🙁
Jail for Ashley
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:45 PM
Comment #56BandB,
It could be a spectacular own goal. If they’d just quietly ushered Mclaren people would have moaned and said let’s give him a chance. If they go through a whole charade then say he was the best man for the job, it could cause a bit of resentment.
Blackley and Brownlie
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:45 PM
Comment #57BandB
The tat man said “my door”. He’s right. The tea boy is his man. If the tea boy gets it wrong again, there’s no one to blame but the tat man. The same is true IF the tea boy gets it right; the tat man gets the credit.
The trouble is they’re all incompetent and you can’t just say we’re not going to be incompetent any more.
jane
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:47 PM
Comment #58“The trouble is they’re all incompetent ”
who is all? everyone!!
Billythefish
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:49 PM
Comment #59PV not a chance when he realises how amateur the club is run from top to bottom.That’s why we get dross who are happy to be in a job. McLaren will be appointed and it will be back to the norm. ££££££££ for Ashley and another mediocre season punching below our weight.
Ibizatoon
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:51 PM
Comment #60TFL…Invoice is in the post.
Jane…Why would you call me out like that? Now I’m going to have to make some tutorials up!
: shock : = 😯
ToonFromLeeds
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:53 PM
Comment #61:S
jane
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:53 PM
Comment #62:oops
Ibizatoon
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:54 PM
Comment #63I should probably point out, I only have one more smiley up my sleeve 😉
You have to submit credit card details to get the last lesson though.
I can tell you it doesn’t involve “;”
So don’t even bother trying it.
I’ll need your card number, expiry date and the last 3 digits off the back of your card.
ToonFromLeeds
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:54 PM
Comment #64Ibiza can I pay you in sports direct vouchers? 🙂
optimistic prime
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:54 PM
Comment #65Mclaren has Toonbrothers backing
I don’t think I could handle the cleverest man in the room and Mclaren.
For that reason alone I’d stick with Carver
jimmysmith
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:55 PM
Comment #66Lee Charnley wooing, seducing, and enticing Patrick Viera to Mike Ashley’s St James’ Park. Hey, could happen, with the help of a large dose rohypnol and a big sack.
Actually, despite our obvious short comings, it still could happen. Newcastle are the 18th richest club in the world, that makesus huge, and Viera looking for a start. He really shouldn’t even be in the running, but such a fiasco we appear to be, it’s us that are doing the chasing, and forlornly, most likely
Ibizatoon
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:55 PM
Comment #67I’m disowning the both of you.
This must be how Sir Bobby feels looking at Carver 🙂 😯 😉
I think I might be all smilied out now 🙁
welshgeordie9
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:56 PM
Comment #68BandB
Have you missed me, that’s sweet of you.
BandB
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:56 PM
Comment #69Blackley,
I have very much enjoyed reading your posts lately. You have a spiky mind.
I used to enjoy reading them in the past, even when we disagreed.
Your final point about free-will is interesting. Our natural volitions are largely beyond the control of free-will without great self-control.
One cannot, for example, simply choose to like sprouts.
Which is why, as you say, words should be treated with scepticism until they are backed by observable actions.
Which brings me to my final point, which I will be blunt about.
You have always been an intellectually challenging poster.
So why do you choose to act at times like an intellectually challenged one instead?
BandB
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:57 PM
Comment #70Welshie,
I have missed you lots recently.
I am, however, still adjusting my sights.
Lee Charnley Bunga Party
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:57 PM
Comment #71Just seen that interview with Raylor and Jonas talking about how they were dumped by Carver over the phone !!
How are we supposed to get someone as honourable as Viera or Garde when he have scum such as Ashley running the show who cant even contact long serving employees face to face ?!?
We should still be protesting to get this scum out of our club but its almost like they are dangling Viera in the fans face cause we know we will be quiet for a while until they screw him over in about 6 months time !!!
ToonFromLeeds
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:57 PM
Comment #72😉
Ibizatoon
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:58 PM
Comment #73TFL..That’s okay, it’s on the house.
Blackley and Brownlie
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:58 PM
Comment #74The comedian’s dad is 70; he cannot find his bus pass and loses his spectacles on his head. He had an uninspiring record as a manager in the lower leagues many years ago. How is he acting as a director of football at Newcastle United in 2015? It beggars belief. He’ll have dementia before he sees out the end of his contract. I fear he might have the onset of it already if his recent signings are to go by.
ToonFromLeeds
Jun 1, 2015 at 9:59 PM
Comment #75XD :'( >:( B)
scout
Jun 1, 2015 at 10:00 PM
Comment #76Stevie boy 4/5 fav for the job. Great, not.
ToonFromLeeds
Jun 1, 2015 at 10:00 PM
Comment #77tyvm Ibiza
Blackley if Carr is 70 would he even see out an 8yr contract?
welshgeordie9
Jun 1, 2015 at 10:00 PM
Comment #78BandB
I think you have got a soft spot for welshie but doesn’t want to admit it to some on here, I know it’s the Welsh charm that does it.
Blackley and Brownlie
Jun 1, 2015 at 10:01 PM
Comment #79BandB
Your last sentence? You’ll need to give me an example of what you mean.
Pokat
Jun 1, 2015 at 10:02 PM
Comment #80Toonbrother the smartest guy in the room providing the fly spray has worked.
And now the cheap wedding comic Welshgeordie with “Nice to see everyone are in a good mood.” where’s that jeff lad to complete the axis of idiots?