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It was what he had done in the last two years that generated such sentiment imo. He made a massive contribution in the Championship in getting us back up and all that. Then he scored 12 goals last season, 3 of which were against the Mackems in one of the highlights of the season. Without his goals, we would have arguably went down.

From the start of the summer, he has made it no secret that he doesn't like the board. Nolan, one of his best mates (and one of top players last season, well regarding his goals/influence anyway), would have been the last person you'd expect to leave NUFC. So maybe it's a matter of Joey just naming our best players from last season randomly as a way of saying: "if these trends continue, then these players will be off, blah blah."

Aye, unfortunately with Joey, he does sometimes spout out s*** before he thinks.

That's better

Yep. The thing is, they might not have even been asking for something that they couldn't get elsewhere. But the fact is we can't afford certain things now (or at least we're operating like we can't) and we have a clear policy of bringing costs under control. So at the end of the day it might be basically nobody's fault. WHam can obviously offer Nolan something he's happy with, and a signing on bonus too no doubt. Sad to see the group being split up, and I am worried it is happening too fast, but some of the circumstances seem unavoidable. Much too fast for my liking

What's he saying/said?

Talksh*** reckons McLeish will be appointed manager by the end of today.

That's what comes with being a NUFC supporter I guess.

Thinking about it, it is still the middle of June, so there's plenty of time to bring in a replacement I guess But there's no doubt in my mind that he will be an absolutely massive loss to the team/dressing room. Honestly don't want him to leave. Best NUFC captain I've seen since Shearer.

Exactly!

Coloccini then.

The potential reaction? :frantic: Doubt that would happen, they arent fussy with medicals, Demba Ba case in point. Nah, never going to happen but I can dream!

Time to prepare the punch..... http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1314/4733326447_7c2e3d578d.jpg

Perhaps kill yourself... Pardew sympathizer What the f***? I'm confused :lol:

The potential reaction? :frantic:

Agree. My only grievance is that it should be a gradual step away from this, as opposed to a complete dismantling of it over one summer. I concur. I would have let Nolan run down his contract (2 more years ffs), then see where we are in terms of progress (easing him out of the side so to speak).

In terms of his influence off the pitch, I mainly credit Nolan for his part in keeping the team together when Hughton got sacked.

Wish I shared your optimism.

This.

Might just throw things at the TV when I see Karren Brady on the Apprentice tonight.

George Caulkin @CaulkinTheTimes George Caulkin There's a financial model at #NUFC - self-sufficiency etc - which is interesting & worthy. There's also a football model, which I think is interesting & flawed.Work of Carr positive, but Pardew not taking final decisions.Been telling Nolan wants him to stay for months. :angry: