Newcastle United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2014/15

BetterCallSaul

cgpg5 wrote: »

Fair play.

But yes we need a new CB. We're playing in Europe. Steven Taylor is a great warrior and gives his all but he's not up to the standard we want to be imo.

A win is a win is a win eh? Frankly we couldn't have played Spurs at a better time though. They should be a lot better when they get a prolific striker

With Colo out today and Talyor likely to play about 20 games it shows how little depth we have. CB is number one priority imo.

cgpg5

BetterCallSaul wrote: »

Ben Arfa is so frustrating, he has the potential to be one of the very best in the league. So much talent there.

If he threw himself about more and upped the workrate he would be imo.

Any updates on Debuchy at all?

BetterCallSaul

cgpg5 wrote: »

If he threw himself about more and upped the workrate he would be imo.

Any updates on Debuchy at all?

Hopefully it's a big year from him. Nah, it's gone very quiet on that front, would absolutely love to see him, he would improve us massively.

M5

Scrappy game TBF. Could easily have gone the other way.

Positives: HBA's runs and Ba's finish. Anita looked lively when he came on
Negatives: Cabaye was off the pace today as was Cisse. (both lacking match fitness and one missing a plate of spuds )

Newcastle's passing in the middle third was poor at stages (Some of which was down to Spurs closing, some just careless). We let spurs have much more of the ball as a result. I think another couple of weeks and we should see a sharper NUFC.

Wonder what kind of a team will line up in Greece?

BetterCallSaul

Look who was spotted at SJP today

Chazz Michael Michaels

BetterCallSaul wrote: »

Look who was spotted at SJP today

Pieters LB, Santon RB. Don't know anything about the guy, but in Carr We Trust.

M5

Chazz Michael Michaels wrote: »

Pieters LB, Santon RB. Don't know anything about the guy, but in Carr We Trust.

We have been linked with him for ages. Two things to note though. He is currently injured and also a good Friend of Tim Kruls'!

NufcNavan

BetterCallSaul wrote: »

Simpson so out of his depth .

FYP.

leonidas83

sometimes Pardew is such an idiot, think he's doing a brilliant job in general but pushing a linesman over a throw & punching his hands in the air while looking a psycho does our clubs rep no favours. Somebody at an upper level needs to have a word with him, didnt like how he was when we only drew with Sunderland at home last season either.

He's looking at a lenghty suspension from the sidelines now at a time when we need to kick on & get a few decent results

Chancer3001

buildup to first goal was top top class. so patient at the back and midfield passing about waiting for one of the midfielders to be able to turn.

was very impressed watching it, then cabaye got turned and away they go.

BetterCallSaul

leonidas83 wrote: »

sometimes Pardew is such an idiot, think he's doing a brilliant job in general but pushing a linesman over a throw & punching his hands in the air while looking a psycho does our clubs rep no favours. Somebody at an upper level needs to have a word with him, didnt like how he was when we only drew with Sunderland at home last season either.

He's looking at a lenghty suspension from the sidelines now at a time when we need to kick on & get a few decent results

I like his passion. Today was a rush of blood, he knows he was stupid and has apologised. I think it's the first time he's ever been sent off as a manager (could be wrong on that). Can't see him getting any more than a fine for it.

Chazz Michael Michaels

BetterCallSaul wrote: »

I like his passion. Today was a rush of blood, he knows he was stupid and has apologised. I think it's the first time he's ever been sent off as a manager (could be wrong on that). Can't see him getting any more than a fine for it.

No, he is in for a ban. Big time.

BetterCallSaul

Chazz Michael Michaels wrote: »

No, he is in for a ban. Big time.

You're probably right, it just seemed like nothing to me. He wasn't even looking at him and didn't realise what he had done. Hardly a malicious assault the way some people are going on about it on twitter.

Knowing the consistency of the FA it could either be a £10 fine or a one year ban.

Pro. F

Greetings all.

Just popped in to say, Anita looked very good to me when he came on today. He was only on for twenty minutes so it's hard to tell, but he really impressed me.

I remember how good the Ajax midfield were against Man Utd last season, but it was Eriksson who really caught my eye at the time. Seeing Anita again today, I'm thinking you might have turned up another gem there.

Raoul

BetterCallSaul wrote: »

Look who was spotted at SJP today

Cabaye T shirt?

Raoul

leonidas83 wrote: »

sometimes Pardew is such an idiot, think he's doing a brilliant job in general but pushing a linesman over a throw & punching his hands in the air while looking a psycho does our clubs rep no favours. Somebody at an upper level needs to have a word with him, didnt like how he was when we only drew with Sunderland at home last season either.

He's looking at a lenghty suspension from the sidelines now at a time when we need to kick on & get a few decent results

To be fair to Pards, it was more of just a little tap/push. Not like he was trying to push him over, just trying to waken him up a bit.

NufcNavan

Raoul wrote: »

To be fair to Pards, it was more of just a little tap/push. Not like he was trying to push him over, just trying to waken him up a bit.

There was absolutely no excuse for him touching the official.

Raoul

NufcNavan wrote: »

There was absolutely no excuse for him touching the official.

It was just a rush of blood to the head. The official just happened to run right in front of him when it happened. I know its no excuse really but it was hardly assault or anything

Chazz Michael Michaels

Raoul wrote: »

NufcNavan wrote: »

There was absolutely no excuse for him touching the official.

It was just a rush of blood to the head. The official just happened to run right in front of him when it happened. I know its no excuse really but it was hardly assault or anything

What if Joey Barton did it?

BetterCallSaul

Raoul wrote: »

It was just a rush of blood to the head.

Exactly. It was not premeditated at all.

GT_TDI_150

Di canio got 3months the time he pushed the ref over

I reckon pards could get 3-5games touchline ban

G.K.

In the Times yesterday:

Chazz Michael Michaels

G.K. wrote: »

In the Times yesterday:

Everyone should be forced to take statistics lessons. It's all about interpretation.

That_Guy

Scrappy game. Should've been losing at half time. We were very sloppy. Cabaye and Tiote don't look match fit at all though Cabaye did grow into it but didn't really influence it as much as I'd liked. Anita looked lively. Looking forward to seeing more of him.

Thought Perch was solid yesterday. Didn't put a foot wrong. Steven Taylor, for his first competitive match in some time impressed me also. Loved his little header on the ground to feed the ball back to Krul too.

Ba's goal... Sublime. Some nice play between Ben Arfa and Cabaye initially to spread the ball wide and give Ba his opportunity.

Cisse was disappointing. Looked very off the pace. Good thing Ramadam ends today. Should be physically and mentally fit for a big test against Chelsea next week.

As for Pardew's push... well, it was needless really. You can put it down to passion or what have you but he has no excuse to lay his hands on the lino in my opinion. Foolish from him and he knows it.

Looking forward to seeing the young guns line out for the EL game this week too. I'm assuming ITV 4 are showing it.

BetterCallSaul

GT_TDI_150 wrote: »

Di canio got 3months the time he pushed the ref over

I reckon pards could get 3-5games touchline ban

You cannot seriously draw comparisons between those two incidents. I'd be shocked if he was given a 5 game ban for that but sure we will wait and see.

G.K.

Chazz Michael Michaels wrote: »

Everyone should be forced to take statistics lessons. It's all about interpretation.

Check the RB they named for ye. :pac:

That_Guy

BetterCallSaul wrote: »

Ben Arfa is so frustrating, he has the potential to be one of the very best in the league. So much talent there.

To be fair to the lad, this is his most consistent run of games to date after a terrible injury. Didn't play much in pre season and is finding his fitness again.

His defensive duties last season were lacking somewhat but he busted his absolute bollocks to get back in and defend when needed a number of times.

I also think Jonas is massively under rated. The work he does for 90 minutes is immense. Not flashy but a very hard worker.

That_Guy

G.K. wrote: »

Check the RB they named for ye. :pac:

Harper. :pac:

BetterCallSaul

That_Guy wrote: »

To be fair to the lad, this is his most consistent run of games to date after a terrible injury. Didn't play much in pre season and is finding his fitness again.

His defensive duties last season were lacking somewhat but he busted his absolute bollocks to get back in and defend when needed a number of times.

I also think Jonas is massively under rated. The work he does for 90 minutes is immense. Not flashy but a very hard worker.

Oh I know well, I love the guy, it just frustrates me that we are not talking about him in the same breath as silva etc. cause he's that talented in my opinion, he just doesn't show it enough. He was the same before he got injured and before he ever came to Newcastle.

This could be a big year for the lad. He looked hungry yesterday and like he was really enjoying himself. Good to see.

That_Guy

BetterCallSaul wrote: »

Oh I know well, I love the guy, it just frustrates me that we are not talking about him in the same breath as silva etc..

Calm down laddy. He's talented but he's nowhere near as consistent as Silva quite yet. I expect a big season from Hatem and he looked very eager yesterday.

BetterCallSaul

That_Guy wrote: »

Calm down laddy. He's talented but he's nowhere near as consistent as Silva quite yet. I expect a big season from Hatem and he looked very eager yesterday.

I said he has the talent but not the consistency

That's what differentiates the good from the great players.

If Benny played like he did yesterday on a weekly basis, which he can do if he puts his mind to it, he would be one of the best in the league in my opinion.

Chazz Michael Michaels

BetterCallSaul wrote: »

I said he has the talent but not the consistency

That's what differentiates the good from the great players.

If Benny played like he did yesterday on a weekly basis, which he can do if he puts his mind to it, he would be one of the best in the league in my opinion.

And he would be playing elsewhere.

BetterCallSaul

Chazz Michael Michaels wrote: »

And he would be playing elsewhere.

Haha true that.

BetterCallSaul

Anyone know if tonight's game is on live anywhere?

Morpork

BetterCallSaul wrote: »

Anyone know if tonight's game is on live anywhere?

It's on Setanta Ireland. I use entertainment.ie/tv for that purpose.
http://goo.gl/fOvwb

Just ctrl+f it

Raoul

Morpork wrote: »

It's on Setanta Ireland. I use entertainment.ie/tv for that purpose.
http://goo.gl/fOvwb

Just ctrl+f it

Great stuff didn't know it was on TV. Wonder if it will be any use and what squad we are putting out. Will be good to see some of our younger players get some good experience though.

what a day

Lads i know its a bit early for you guys but what are you lot expecting from our meeting on saturday? Do you lot expect a win or would you be happy with a draw?

Being a Chelsea fan myself this game on saturday will set the tone for our PL title race i think. If we can win we will look to keep ourselves on a roll and pick up another 6 points against Stoke and QPR before we face Arsenal.

Any news on Pardew been suspened of fined wages


P.s was silly and he should not be punished IMO was just a natural reaction and no malice in it at all.

Chazz Michael Michaels

what a day wrote: »

Lads i know its a bit early for you guys but what are you lot expecting from our meeting on saturday? Do you lot expect a win or would you be happy with a draw?

Being a Chelsea fan myself this game on saturday will set the tone for our PL title race i think. If we can win we will look to keep ourselves on a roll and pick up another 6 points against Stoke and QPR before we face Arsenal.

Any news on Pardew been suspened of fined wages


P.s was silly and he should not be punished IMO was just a natural reaction and no malice in it at all.

We didn't exactly come out of the traps on Sat, and were perhaps lucky to win. So it depends on whether they turn up on Sat or not. However, Cabaye and Ben Arfa were carrying knocks and Cisse was fasting for Ramadan (now over) so with those guys fresher on Sat I would expect a better performance. Should be a good game.

That_Guy

what a day wrote: »

Lads i know its a bit early for you guys but what are you lot expecting from our meeting on saturday? Do you lot expect a win or would you be happy with a draw?

We've a game tonight so I'll be focusing on that primarily but I'd take a draw right now on Saturday.

what a day

Thanks for your views lads, i think it will be a though game and could go either way if im honest though im sure we will be favourites to win.

Good luck tonight....but not on Sat

BetterCallSaul

Morpork wrote: »

It's on Setanta Ireland. I use entertainment.ie/tv for that purpose.
http://goo.gl/fOvwb

Just ctrl+f it

Thanks, I'm living in the UK so will have to make do with a stream!

That_Guy

what a day wrote: »

Thanks for your views lads, i think it will be a though game and could go either way if im honest though im sure we will be favourites to win.

Good luck tonight....but not on Sat

The only thing that has me slightly optimistic is that Chelsea played their strongest team last night and Newcastle are resting all their first team players tonight in preparation for Saturday.

TaosHum

Wonder what team Pardew will put out tonight considering the 46 hour turnaround to the Chelsea game.

BetterCallSaul

I wasn't impressed with Chelsea at all last night, too many players trying to do the same thing, everything was through the middle so I'm sure we will set up for that. If we have Tiote, Anita and Cabaye in the middle I think we can frustrate them.

Obviously Hazard is a worry though.

That_Guy

BetterCallSaul wrote: »

Obviously Hazard is a worry though.

Hazard V Simpson scares the shíte out of me tbh.... but I'll worry about that on Saturday. :pac:

BetterCallSaul

That_Guy wrote: »

Hazard V Simpson scares the shíte out of me tbh.... but I'll worry about that on Saturday. :pac:

Ya, get through tonight first, can't even think about that game yet.

That_Guy

Stab in the dark for our team tonight.

Harper

Raylor --- Williamson --- Perch --- Ferguson

Amilfantano --- Abeid --- Biggie Smalls --- Marveaux

Vuckic --- Sammy Ameobi

Tavernier/Good/Adam Campbell could also feature. Interested to see more of these young lads and what they have to offer. Vuckic/Abeid/Marveaux/Campbell/Ferguson are very exciting prospects.

BetterCallSaul

Vuckic and Sammy are injured so the young Campbell lad may get a start.

That_Guy

BetterCallSaul wrote: »

Vuckic and Sammy are injured so the young Campbell lad may get a start.

Balls. With Shola injured too he'll probably start... 4-5-1 perhaps? Wouldn't mind seeing Anita in there but not sure if he'll be left at home.

cgpg5

Great to see Stevie Harper starting. At 37 delighted he got another go in Europe. No loyalty in football?? :P