James

Nothing wrong with that if the team is sorted out well tactically. Dyer and Milner would help him out at leading the line, while Martins would be instructed to not turn his back on goal. Dyer and Milner would get in front of him, and try to drag the ball back.

Yea but theres no width, Against Arsenal we perhaps should play a 4-5-1 and try to hit them on the counter. What is your obssession with width all about? Can you not see that there is no point playing with width if we have no strikers or midfielders capable of receiving the ball from a cross and putting it in the back of the net?

Wingers to cross for which brilliant cross receiver? Martins would not be on his own because the impetus is for Dyer and Milner to be right next to him. Martins would just need to get into the six yard box to finish off the carnage I would anticipate Dyer and Milner causing. Why would Emre fall back, he certainly didn't when he was a support striker in several matches last season.

Carr is the worst player I have ever seen start more than 30 games for Newcastle - FACT

The way forward in my opinion is a 4-2-3-1 formation. Towards the end of the game, we were playing 3-2-4-1 from the sounds of things, and it allowed us to attack through the middle of the pitch with some impetus. We had Sibierski up on his own facing the goal, while Dyer, Milner, and N'Zogbia were running forward to join him, and Emre was making some good passes from high up the field, while Solano was passing well from deep. The result was that Man City had little time on the ball, and we were able to get the ball back quickly (usually via Parker), who would then get the ball to one of our attacking midfielders. 3-2-4-1 wont work over 90 minutes, but in my opinion, we can offer something similar in terms of directness and ability to attack the goal without compromising the team defensively. I would adopt the following team: Given Taylor Moore Bramble Ramage Butt Parker Dyer Emre Milner Martins The three attacking midfielders would adopt a central position most of the time. Emre would not run forward often, but I anticipate that he would have a lot of space to pass the ball around and to unleash the attacks. Dyer and Milner would both look to get alongside and support Martins. Butt and Parker should be able to sweep up many of the loose balls that you would anticipate from a pressurised opposition defense, while both would go wide when the opposition try to go down the wings, with Emre covering their position. The defence would be encouraged to lamp the ball up to the opposition penalty box to really put the oppositioon under pressure, with a high probability that one of the midfield five would collect the second ball. The defense would need to be our tallest and most physical, as I would expect them to have to deal with a lot of long balls themselves, and the system doesn't require attacking work from full backs. This team wouldn't beat the big four, and will probably only score a quarter of the chances we create (although I anticipate that we would create many more chances), but right now, we need worry about scoring against the worser teams, when we are not scoring at all.

Is his name Invicta Toon Kennedy or something?

For me, the ideal draw would be: Arsenal vs Chelsea Tottenham vs Liverpool Southend vs Charlton Wycombe vs Newcastle I think Chelsea and Liverpool need to be knocked out in the quarters, as in the semis they are likely to become up for the cup, whereas a tricky away tie for both may see them off.

Against FIFA rules. If a player is called up (even if they have retired) they have to go, or be suspended from playing for their club. Where does it say that in the rules?? We're talking about international Football here, not national service. Its entirely up to the player wether or not they're available to be called up.. Did you not follow the Makelele saga where he was forced to play for France in August despite being retired?

As far as I'm concerned, Gemmill does not exist.

Kevin Keegan once said: "As far as I'm concerned Danny Tiato does not exist." Well as far as I'm concerned, Michael Owen does not exist.

Against FIFA rules. If a player is called up (even if they have retired) they have to go, or be suspended from playing for their club. Do they have any responsibility re. compensation? Nope, which is why it is unfair for us that they should prevent us from preventing our own players for playing internationally.

Against FIFA rules. If a player is called up (even if they have retired) they have to go, or be suspended from playing for their club.

I've heard that it is not actually a hip-op Shola is having done, but something much more serious: Here is a picture of Shola pre-op: http://www.4thegame.com/media/00/03/45/ameobi_shola_nufc_profile_2006.jpg And after the groundbreaking surgery, it is hoped that shola will look (and be as good as) this: http://www.thefa.com/NR/rdonlyres/95423741-679F-491A-B7D0-6FB0193057DD/0/Newcastle_Shearer_1996_med2.jpg

I'm sorry, but anyone left supporting Roeder is deluded. Under Roeder, we have been the worst team after half time in the majority of games. We generally have a good first half, but Roeder has found him unable to respond to the tactical changes made by the opposition at half time, and then he ignores proven attacking options ie Zoggy and Solano (notice I dont have to mention Luque, there are other substitutes) who could have brought the game back to Watford, but instead, as usual, Roeder is perfectly happy to let us sit back and settle for a draw or a defeat against poor teams. Shepherd Out! Roeder Out!

NE5, please, please, pretty please answer my question.

This guy looks ready to take on the big boys. Can get in the box and put excellent defenders under threat. Might be worth a punt in January.

Extra Time has started and still no substitution. We have three very talented attacking players on the bench, all who offer something very different, and provide a chance to unlock a poor defence. And we have played three games plus one half hour of extra time in 6 days Shepherd out! Roeder out!

Roeder is the most incompetent Newcastle manager since I have followed football. The fact that he cant make a substititution speaks volumes. I suspect it was Tommy Craig or Shearer making the changes last season. Shepherd out! Roeder out!

open your eyes My eyes are open, and you still havent answered my question.

Answer my question next please NE5.

not really. Just showing you how dumb and stupid you look when you post that shite rather than join in with the discussion like someone with something worth saying, whether people agree with you or not. I did "join in with the discussion", I was talking to T27, and he said I won the argument. Next please! I'm not arsed son. You posted it and edited peoples posts, you're just an idiot What the fuck are you talking about?!?! Wullie hasn't edited mine or anyone elses posts?!

So he has failed? bluebiggrin.gif Yes, but his failure is due to bad decisions rather than bad bookkeeping. 6 = 2x3 That's like saying Ridsdale was a good keeper of finances because it was only lack of Champions League qualification that sent them down the tubes. Good point Blofeld. I'll accept defeat in this argument. In conclusion, just shut up NE5 and HTL.

So he has failed? bluebiggrin.gif Yes, but his failure is due to bad decisions rather than bad bookkeeping.

In my opinion, Shepherd hasn't failed with regards to the finances. It seems that our financial results are determined by how good our past two seasons have been in terms of results. The failure to earn results, and subsequent financial loss has been the result of Shepherd's inepitude at managerial appointments.

According to the People, Bernard will be released this week as he hasn't met the required fitness standard by the date he was expected to. :roll: