DJ_NUFC

So we're beyond courting, or even attempting to court, the likes of Ramos and Van Gaal? Bollocks, all this subpar self-confidence mistaken for 'reality' is what's got us where we are. Ambition is what's needed, and creative thinking. And a board with a knowledge of the footballing world. Not Harry. Fucking. Redknapp.

Yepp! I love Obafemi as a player. But his carreer will soon be ruined if he stays with NUFC. I would love to see some magic from Martins in the future. So far Sam sticks with the S*** tactics, it won't happen in NUFC. So it's allmost I hope - but that doesn't mean I like it - Martins gets a club where they play attacking football. He deserves to show his qualities you'll all be kicking yourselves if he moves to another club in england - put martins in a team with (a) a coach that can drill some runs into him, remind him how to make the best of his pace and (b) have the players/tactics to best exploit that pace and he WILL score a lot of goals and be dangerous does no-one think coaching is necessary any more? he's patently not had any since he left inter so is it any surprise his game is getting poorer? martins needs to be put through the middle and his sole purpose needs to be using his pace to unsettle defenders with better runs, stretching defences and creating space for others...he'd gain confidence and start scoring again right now he's being asked to play like a winger and the only time he sees the ball it's going over his head, flying at him at chest height on the wing, or he's got his back to the goal on the touchline the best thing for martins would be to leave NUFC if allardyce stays, if allardyce goes we need to keep him and get a coach who can improve players, not just piss and moan because those players can't play his "system" 10m too much, get a fuken grip man...we paid 6m for smith for christ'ss sake, is someone trying to tell me 10m is too much for martins in this climate? clowns The only sensible post in this thread.

I think Smith's a smashing lad, but a terrible fucking footballer in midfield. And unless he finds his Leeds form back, a terrible footballer all around. A smashing lad though, I'd probably have sex with him if I were gay. Happy, everyone?

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http://www.journallive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2007/12/26/leader-alan-is-reason-for-revival-sam-61634-20286406/ I agree, and he's also a useful midfield player. The anti-Smith movement has me shaking my head a bit. I can only think that because he often plays like thug, people are assuming that's all there is to his game. another person who thinks its down to personal dislike. it's because he's a very mediocre footballer, if you can't get your head round that i worry for your sanity. QFT.

Wasn't aware Given's supposed to be the holding midfielder who protects the defence and closes down on players attacking loose balls at the edge of the area. It all makes sense, now that you bring this new fact to light.

Incredible. People blaming Martins. This board gets more and more ridiculous after each ridiculous result.

Everyone, blame Yorkie for the result.

Take off those fuckin' glasses. There were vast swathes of the game where they outplayed us off the fuckin' park, not to mention had more desire in their boots than our players do in their loins. Freak result? Like Pompey, Liverpool, Derby away? Reading? Shall we continue? Fuck off, and fuck off Fat Sam.

Is there any place for us expats to get shirt numbers done on shirts already bought? I reside in Canada, btw. Nothing at all available locally that I've come across.

Gerrard did a splendid butterfly dive last week, if I recall correctly. I remember Crouch shitting his pants celebrating.

Atillio Lombardo

Agree there 100%.

Pie, don't argue. They think he rules. We need a proper fuckin' right winger, and soon. Or at least PLAY Milner on the right, ffs.

What is that supposed to mean? sounds sexual It is.

Agree with that. I'll take 100% effort every game over reputation. Yes, his crossing needs work, but I haven't seen anyone else whipping in anything decent either. Zog can whip a decent one in if played in position.

Nic The Sleek comes through for me again.

Bolton 2-1 Wigan. Assist (pass) by Nicolas Anelka (Bolton) from right side of penalty area. Cheers.

Pozzi with FOUR goals for Empoli in the Serie A! New sensation?

Fuckin' Nic. Better make up for that penalty miss, I have him as my lead striker the fantasy league!

Erm, by who exactly? Erm, by the people in this thread. Newcastle Fan and Kev? You could bother to: A) read my second sentence. B) Talk about the issue at hand. Instead of annoying me. I was referring to, in my first sentence of the post, to some people on this forum who actually believe he's our creative answer.

Erm, by who exactly? Erm, by the people in this thread.

Massively overrated. Squad player at best until we let him play on the RIGHT and let the lad develop as he should be. End product will come if he has the right coaching and plays in his preferred position.