James

Not being funny, but I've always wondered what technique represents in the FM games given that there are seperate attributes for first touch, dribbling, finishing, heading etc. Can you explain please Chris?

So they are letting you teach English AND coach football? Fuck me. Just so long as he doesn't teach music!

They arranged for the ref to give two penalties, the first to Liverpool which Owen was supposed to take, but the fans were booing him so Carragher took the penalty instead. Then in the second half, when Everton got their penalty, Carragher put an Everton shirt on and scored that one

WTF Dave, I thought you had standards!

They should probably get that scene from Goal where our German manager teaches Munez that passing the ball is more effective than running with it. Then get Hughton to recreate it.

He's already left Sheffield United In that case I'd give him a 12 month ban or something.

I'd sack Blackwell for that to be honest.

Je suis interdit

ha ha, i'd much rather he got caught shagging a waitress or doing coke than repeatdely beating people up. ha ha, i'd much rather he got caught shagging a waitress or doing coke than repeatdely beating people up. But we don't realy know the full story behind the Dabo and Liverpool night out incidents, it's sort of a 1 way thing if you cheat on your missis with an £800 prostetute or are sniffing lines off a toilet seat, there's no real grey area of "we'll he had his reasons". I'm not condoning it but it is likely he was provoked and never just randomly assaulted Dabo or that kid, and I'm pretty sure about 90% of the people who boo him have been in a few fights before in there time, many of them do it outside of the ground right after the game. I presume you never saw the CCTV footage? He deserved prison, you can't defend that. Though I think we should have sacked him at the time, we stuck with him, and anyone out of prison has served their time and should get a second chance. I'd agree that referees are biased against him.

On the topic of goalkeepers, you can appreciate why Capello is looking at young keepers when injury strikes, but is there any justification for selecting Loach and Fielding when another keeper in Forster is in a much more prominent position and with a season of decent matchday experience.

Because you can do the strongest 11 'on paper'. For example Hatem Ben Arfa is technically the best player in the squad and possesses more natural talent in his little finger than the competition for his position, Kevin Nolan, therefore he should be in the strongest 11. Talent is one thing, but it is more important how you are applying the talent you've got. On that basis, Nolan currently gets to keep his AMC role, and Jonas, Routledge and Ben Arfa should be battling for the final two attacking midfield places.

How long before we see Adam Campbell in the U18s?

No offence to Arsenal, but the only player that might get into the Man Utd or Chelsea sides is Fabregas, with a particular emphasis on the word might. You need to improve all over, not just in goal.

This three match suspension will be welcomed by Hughton, as Xisco will have to play in less games to make up the 10% that is required to prevent Xisco leaving on a free(+nominal compensation)

There are 25 in that list but not all of them need to be registered. Can we leave off Gosling (in favour of Kadar, Vuckic or Tavernier) and then alter the squad of 25 (we register with the FA) in January? U21s don't count.

Who are in your opinion the best looking players in the Newcastle team? I'd say: 5. Harper 4. Shola 3. Nolan 2. Routledge 1. Simpson

A bit short up front and at left back, and no viable right back. Better than I expected though.

I hope we learn from the Andy Carroll experience and loan players to Championship high flyers for a whole season, even if it means us having to buy a replacement to do so.

I think if we had stayed up it was just going to delay the inevitable future relegation. Although it was bad when we got relegated, it was a good time, as we had the right personnel for the promotion year, a lower standard of opposition than in some years, and it was the right moment to develop certain individuals and experiment with different tactics.

Although I hope it turns out otherwise and I don't know the player awfully well, I don't think he is the most penetrative player. Meanwhile Nolan on his current form is. With thatin mind, I think Ben Arfa would be best for us on the left.

I'm personally of the opinion that all our signings bar Gosling who became available are here because while Hughton does not doubt the existing team, he doubts their capability to perform for 90 minutes for 50 games. Therefore after an international break where not many are to feature, expect to see the same XI we have played all season if all are fit.

Chill out dude

errrrrrrrrrrrm..... what?! Do you not remember? Nay... Any links?

When you have the new Peter Ramage at right back?

errrrrrrrrrrrm..... what?! Do you not remember?