Sifu

What you've written there is basically on the right lines.

This. We all know Nolan isn't the best footballer out there but losing such an influential figure would be a massive blow to the club. This coming season is such an unknown (well imo anyway) especially with Pardew mentioning "Second Season Syndrome", so if the going gets tough, we need our senior figures to rally the troops.

Villa rule out McClaren. Back to square one then.

I think it was more of the thought of Smith and Nolan in centre midfield that scared people.

:omg:

Eh?

Two c***s, one photo urgh.

Photoshop worthy?

Damn right mate.

And how was it being close to such a "personality" Scary, OCK reckons i pulled her. Dunno how i could with those teeth grating on my face like I'd be petrified if I saw her in the flesh.

And how was it being close to such a "personality"

Hmmm,

Rafa is the favourite like.

O'Shea would do a decent-ish job, Gibson and Brown however......

Wow :mackems:

Which everyone has known for a week. Yep.

They love him as he actually give's a f*** on the pitch, unlike the losers around him imo. I haven't seen Scott Parker play a f***ing excellent game since his Charlton days. Mourinho totally ruined the guy. Are you sure abouit this bit? I saw him have some superb performances in our colours (mostly befor ethe gladular fever) and he has been the shining light in West Hams season That game against Arsenal when we won 1-0 certainly springs to mind.

Feck sake, another twist to this

'If' being the most important word there. I'd not sell anyone until we're absolutely sure that we WILL get in replacements who are of a better quality. Nolan's proven as a Premiership midfielder, whatever else people might think of him. I think we can do better, but he's decent and I'd not want to end up in the situation where Nolan and Barton leave but then Gervinho et al tell us to sod ff and we have to sign Billy Bloggs from Droylsdon 3rd XI over 40s team as he's the only bugger left who'll come on August 31st. Definitely. i don't recall advocating we should mind No you didn't. I was more agreeing to the point that if we do sell someone this summer (which could definitely the case), there should be a replacement already in the shadows so that our squad doesn't become paper thin. I'm definitely against selling Nolan this season or next if you're wondering what I think.

'If' being the most important word there. I'd not sell anyone until we're absolutely sure that we WILL get in replacements who are of a better quality. Nolan's proven as a Premiership midfielder, whatever else people might think of him. I think we can do better, but he's decent and I'd not want to end up in the situation where Nolan and Barton leave but then Gervinho et al tell us to sod ff and we have to sign Billy Bloggs from Droylsdon 3rd XI over 40s team as he's the only bugger left who'll come on August 31st. Definitely.

Being us, we can never rule anything out .

So next month then. But really the signs aren't looking good. Like some of you have said, as soon as a club who can offer Champions League football turns up, then Gervinho will surely go there, we are his last choice. Don't the Newcastle Hierachy love the veil of silence/secrecy? Maybe they have said that If you say anything we will pull the plug? Possibly, we'll see. I'm not too confident about it mind.

What an absolute mong.

So next month then. But really the signs aren't looking good. Like some of you have said, as soon as a club who can offer Champions League football turns up, then Gervinho will surely go there, we are his last choice.