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Discussion in 'Newcastle United' started by Protein Cheik, Sep 26, 2011.

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  1. GGW

    GGW Well-Known Member

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    Originally Posted by Hatem Is A Geordie
    I don't want credit, I want us to keep going along quietly...





    This This This This This.
     
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    GGW, Sep 26, 2011
  2. Sidthemackem

    Sidthemackem Newcastle United 0-1 Cambridge United
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    When Newcastle sacked Chris Hughton last December, everyone tipped them to go down. When they subsequently replaced him with Alan Pardew, everyone tipped them to go down. When January came and Andy Carroll went, everyone tipped them to go down, and the trend continued when Joey Barton, José Enrique and Kevin Nolan were sold in the summer. Newcastle are currently fourth in the Premier League, unbeaten and above Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham.

    It does not quite herald the return of the days when they could challenge for the title under Kevin Keegan or Sir Bobby Robson and a small squad means Newcastle are unlikely to remain in the Champions League places for long and, despite their lofty position, the cynics still do not quite trust Mike Ashley not to screw it all up eventually. They could well be right but, if the transfer policy of shifting older, more expensive players and replacing them with younger, cheaper models means Hatem Ben Arfa and Yohan Cabaye instead of Barton and Nolan, Newcastle are surely on the right path.

    Cabaye caught the eye in the draw at Villa last weekend and this week it was the turn of another new signing to win over his new fans. Demba Ba has, surprisingly, been fairly underwhelming since signing from West Ham in the summer but Pardew put that down to the striker observing Ramadan at the start of the season; against Blackburn on Saturday he scored a hat-trick, his first goal a shot that arced beautifully into the top corner. It turns out all he needed was a pre-match meal to find his form: not the first time Blackburn have been done over by food this season.

    C'mon Mike, you're letting it slip... :)
     
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    Sidthemackem, Sep 26, 2011
  3. overseasTOON

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  4. Mr Wonderful

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    afternoon knobhead, you on sky.espn tonight? I have a free evening :)
     
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    Mr Wonderful, Sep 26, 2011
  5. SirBR

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    They're on Sky tonight, has all the hallmarks for a mighty bollock drop. Newly promoted team, Monday night on Sky, DJ Brucy and his tinker tactics <laugh>
     
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    SirBR, Sep 26, 2011
  6. Mr Wonderful

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    I'll be sure to watch
     
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    Mr Wonderful, Sep 26, 2011
  7. Gutierrez's Right Boot

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    they have a bad record playing Mondays.

    The football equivalant of The Boomtown Rats
     
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    Gutierrez's Right Boot, Sep 26, 2011
  8. SirBR

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    They have a bad record when they're on Sky as well <laugh>
     
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    SirBR, Sep 26, 2011
  9. Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction

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    From OptaJoe on Twitter

    "11 - Sunderland have never won a Premier League match away from home played on a Monday night, losing seven & drawing four. Reasons."
     
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    Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction, Sep 26, 2011
  10. Minty Fresh

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    The only players I'd take from Blackburn are Samba Hoilett and possibly Olsson.
     
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  11. Warmir Pouchov

    Warmir Pouchov Better than JPF

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    Just thinking the same thing. They have some other players who quite good but we have better in their position. Hoilett is awesome and set for a bright career in my book. I see him at a top four club in the none too distant future. I reckon Olsen is a canny left back despite them using him left wing while Gamst Pedersen is missing I presume. And Samba is just a good defender and we need a centre back but doubt he'd sit on the bench cause nothing is shifting Colo/Talys at present!
     
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    Warmir Pouchov, Sep 26, 2011
  12. Wedge Head Tiote

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    Woah on Sky Bet we're 8/1 to win the League.
     
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    Wedge Head Tiote, Sep 26, 2011
  13. Flying Dutchman

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    I'll add Rochina too. Good technical player, from Barcelona's academy, with a lot of potential...
     
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  14. Rafa's Championship Party

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    None of them would get in our first team.
    Taylor and Coloccini over Samba
    Ben Arfa over Hoilett

    Olsson ain't that good IMO.
     
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  15. Mr Wonderful

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    _________Krul__________
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  16. Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction

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    <laugh> its a surity, get your money on it boys
     
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  17. Warmir Pouchov

    Warmir Pouchov Better than JPF

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    Right winger though Hoilett so you'd be comparing to Obertan. Hoilett is better but not in value. 3m for big head, 15m-18m for Hoilett. Hoilett and Barkley are probably two of the leagues most sought after talents, so I think we'd have to concede he'd oust Obertan. Olsson always look good at left back for me but each to their own. Not convinced he can play left wing as Kean had him!
     
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  18. Mr Wonderful

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    15-18m for Hoilett?? christ almighty :(
     
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  19. Warmir Pouchov

    Warmir Pouchov Better than JPF

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    Thats the rumoured release clause they are haggling over. Barkley is 20m plus. At least Hoilett is proven over the course of a season! This is the way though when you have U21 footballer with huge amounts of talent. Its mad but everyone looks at Rooney and thinks, "if it works out like that" But how many develop as well as Rooney? Quite happy with Ober for 3m. I'd love us to getting the likes of Hoilett but its insane money.
     
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  20. Sanchin0

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    I'll take Olsson Warm Pourch! He's a beast on my current Everton save(2013-2014 season now)..

    His pace is scary! He's playing at LW for me.. but agree with you he's best position is probably LB. I'll take him! He'll offer very good versatility in attack and defence.
     
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