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Fair comment, im pretty sure that we would have sold if anyone had bitten though. I just dont see the sense in hyping players who aren't unsettled , in the middle of a transfer window.

Strong stuff. Clueless? So you can predict the future can you? Time will tell. I reckon he will get more even at Cardiff than Gomis will here, he's just another Owen.

So gutted I can't go to this match. It sounds fuckin amazing, and my god Harper must be creaming himself.

Apart from the Bowyer disgrace (which I'll never forgive, it did so much damage to Bobby) I feel for the lad - he was really mint for about 2 seasons, but ever since then its been returning from injury and he's just been a weight on any team he's been associated with. Unlike Jenas, I've always wanted him to do well, if only for England - I wish Jenas could have had Kierons injury problems and Kieron get an extended stint with Tottenham.

Close. I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.

Cornelius. and yep 1 in 2 isn't 8 million good for a failed potential (I really hope he proves me wrong). Cornelius has a better ratio and he's twenty for the same money. watch Gomis be mint now though, and make me look a twat (again). I hope he does tbh, but I just can't see it.

I thought so: Taylor - http://www.nufcblog.com/2013/04/27/magpies-linked-with-18m-cameroon-international-player-exchange-deal/ and more believably, for Remy http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-transfer-news-alan-pardew-2039191 Cabaye, I thought this was blatent, why make comments to Sky Sports, when no bids are on the table, saying he's so good? why? http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11678/8837962/transfer-news-alan-pardew-hoping-to-keep-yohan-cabaye-at-Newcastle More tentative, but It was the best link I could find at a moments notice (I do remember a pardew interview where he says he could go) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2360145/Newcastle-boss-Alan-Pardew-says-bid-players-need-blow-doors-off.html Tiote aside, the other two are pretty blatent adverts for no reason.

Couldn't agree more. There's been far too many times, even last year alone where Pardews had Shola on the bench for the hoofball tactics, when we've got a fast, enthusiastic, skilled and lively forward in Campbell. I'd be far happier with him coming on for the last 20 minutes. The only issue I have so far, is when I've seen him play (not often I admit) - no fucker's ever passed to him, when hes free and in good positions, was like the 1st team's a niche he can't break into.

coming to something when we're buying cheap again, and people are excited about a struggling (sometimes French international) who has a goal ratio of less than 1 in 2 - and loaning a guy who snubbed us for cash and has rape allegations hanging over them. And people say toon fans are fickle ey? I'd seriously rather we had bought bent or that lad that went to Cardiff , even if Bent did play for the mackams. If we're going to increase the French contingent I'd rather they were quality players with good attitudes right now, this year is going to be emotionally testing. I'd also add that I find it strange that Pardew / NUFC's obvious placement of key players in the shop window, with media comments has gone ignored. Trying to offload Cabaye, Tiote and Taylor is pretty shit, once again putting revenue before the actual sport of the whole thing. <end rant>

A mix of elation, dread and boredom. Got a job in the Cayman Islands which I leave for in 2 weeks, but still at my old job on a Saturday morning when I should be packing. Still haven't got a visa

Welcome Henrique , and thanks for getting the thread back on track! I agree completely, but we'll have to get used to this new "Business Model" and hope the players can ride us through it.

Cisse is running the show and looking super fit. Seems the break from friendliest has done him no ill.

All 3 of those are your opinions not facts. You can't prove any of them.

Yup, he did look a bit bigger on the arse, but if he can still dribble and run at that speed whats the problem? If he can move that fast and be a bit heavier, all the better for me.

yep, agree completely on that one.

Love this talk of a "good squad" when we're far worse than when Pardew got 5th. Sure lots of our players might look promising (I'm a big fan of Sissoko so far) but non of them are proven yet - even our "purples" such as Cabaye haven't really consistently produced anything. This squad is not good enough to avoid relegation, no way - all best intentions, but 2 injuries at the same time and we're fucked completely.

Ah I see, point taken yes.

We'd have heard of it if he got banned on drink driving though, I can't remember any reports on that and I've hated him for a looooong time.

Ah but in which formation? 7-5,22.333333333 ? 4-4-4 or 4-3-3 ?

Mental as it may be, I'm putting my faith in Adam Campbell , if he can just break through and be the next Rooney for us, we will avoid relegation. If, without significant signings we survive this, it will be a miracle. It beggars belief that anyone thinks we're going to sign anyone decent , given that we NEVER have re-invested, it's all just been small fractions of previous sales. I might have whinged all summer, but once it kicks off I'll go into stupidly optimistic mode again.

*sob* but only 1 of those players is proven good (HBA) - I'd argue Gouffran isn't a winger so I'm not counting him. Sammy, Obertan, Marveaux, Sammy, Shane are all not good enough yet (if ever) Jonas is getting old and slow , but I still give credit for his workethic and teamwork.

Hahahahahahahaaaa, ah man I nearly wee'd a bit. Seriously, wonder if you're nearer the mark than you think (heart problems / eyesight / what is it?)

I'm still surprised that people expect anything different. I've been banging this drum for months. Ashley doesn't care for success, I'm not sure what his agenda is, but its not to win anything. I think he sees us as a vehicle for his own brand and a plaything , I seriously think he's following the same model as his superstores. Expect no one, or someone shit on the cheap at the last minute, or someone with great value, whos cheap - possibly carrying an injury that has seen other clubs lose interest - then sell them as soon as you get a >100% markup. Tell the fans you'll use the cash to replace, then buy someone for no more than 20% of the sale value and call it done. It's his model, he'll take his 200 mil back and hopefully not try and do it all again.

Am I alone in thinking that Marveaux just isn't good enough? I drop him in the "worse than Obertan" bucket, because at least Obertan is willing to bust a gut when not in possession. Marv looks alright when hes in possession and can certainly pass the ball, but he just goes missing when not in possession.

I think it should be Anita or Tiote , and Cabaye OR Sissoko , I don't see a need to play all three. I detest playing people in sub-optimal positions. Which AP seems to love. The more we play Sissoko up front, or wide, the more we risk ruining him - just as we ruined Tiote by trying to make him box to box.