James

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:

However, Steve Curry was criticising Shepherd on Jimmy Hill earlier. In fact most of the press seem willing to praise the fans and criticise Freddy Shepherd.

Bet this article I was a response I made to the comments on this article: http://www.newcastle-online.com/2006/11/04/sack-the-board-shepherdout/#comments

I really dont think we should be looking to blame everyone, not at all productive, we need to look at constructive criticisms, and then consider how we could possibly improve the situation. Right now, our problems stem from bad management - the fault of our abysmal chairman's inabilty to recognise a good manager even if it performed a striptease in a brothel for him. To improve the situation, we need to press for the departure of both Roeder and Shepherd, and get behind the eleven players who are selected to play each game.

From the impression I've got of you, anything Parker said in your general direction would have been vindicated.

Please can all you brainless gorillas stop fighting amongst yourselves and aim your frustrations at the real villains ie Shepherd and Roeder.

The main point for me is that Gallagher pointed time and time again examples of bad management within the club. Fact is that Roeder is a bad manager. Good coach, good caretaker, good person, but a bad manager. Obviously Shepherd must take the blame for yet another bad appointment, but Roeder must also go.