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It's nice to hear Hughton say that Carroll needs to work on his touch and awareness. I wish we had someone like Nobby or Robert on the wings though.

All is fair in love and war. I hate the fact that, some of our fans, see a bit of minor abuse as some sort of representation of our fans. Wind your necks in FFS. Why are our supporters so competitive about who is the biggest fan because that, in essence, is what this is all about.

Have no idea about the truth in what happened in the semi-final saga but that aside he seems like a very good pro and a real role model for the kids. He was a shite footballer but i wish him all the best.

There was a day when we could hope to keep hold of good young players. Sadly, i feel now we are a "selling club".

Depends on the extent. Some people can be fine the next day after dislocating their shoulder, others can be out for months. He looked in some pain yesterday like.

Yep, they being the 'three significant upgrades' i touched upon in my post. Darren Bent (amongst several others down the years) has proven that a goalscorer can keep you up. It needs to be our absolute priority in the summer and i really hope we don't take a gamble with either an unknown, or a 'maybe man' - like Doyle or something. It's one of the reasons why i'm in the minority when i say Robbie Keane would be a good signing. He's a proven goalscorer. Agree completely on Keane. Hopefully players like Carroll can step up and play their part too.

Well it's not his fault he hates us, he was messed about here...

Have to agree. and then when he had the chance to make an impression by performing in the reserves he went out and produced some of the most woefull, inept lacadazical performances i have ever seen by anyone puttting on a Newcastle United shirt, no desire or self respect in his performance letting him get bullied off 17-18 yr old defenders, one of the worst players i've ever had the misfortune to watch. Night Respected, regulars?

Cajun- Why do you feel sorry for him if you have no idea what went on?- None of us know what went on, in this specific circumstance. However, we all know what happened after that with the complete mis-management of the club. Why can't i give the lad that benefit of the doubt, in that he didn't get a real crack of the whip in the first team. As Thespense says, if Hughton isn't going to give the lad who is? How many managers did he play under again?- As above, there are loads of reasons why he won't come back and why he was always going to be shipped out in the first place. I don't know what world you guys live in where the team are struggling, we are losing games, we have this talented striker in reserve but numerous managers decide just not to play him.- An unfair and unjust world? Bare in mind that Shearer, Allardyce and Keegan (i think) all didn't rate Enrique. If you want to know how one of the young lads is getting on in the youth/reserve teams you will be the first to ask one of the regular watchers but if there opinion isn't what you want it to be you will completely dismiss it? No regular has told me that he looked lazy, if you would like to find the post i would read them though (not taking the piss). There are plenty of players in the past who have looked lazy, when in actual fact they have been disillusioned and unconfident.

It doesn't say alot at all TBH. There's three probable reasons why he isn't soming back; 1. Money- Wages off the bill and potential transfer fee. 2. Ability- Didn't prove it over here and was "indifferent" over there. 3. Burned his bridges- IF he has refused to play, there's no way, realistically, he can come back and work with the same people.

1. People who watched the reseves regularly- Not you then? Therefore you are just speculating. 2. He admitted he stopped playing to get a move- Aye but when? before or after the Keegan saga? and this has no relevance on his laziness whilst on the pitch. In fact it could be seen as a desire to play more often. 3. Rumours.. Come on man, try harder. I trust those who post on here and watch the reserves. You watched him much then? Why is it so hard to accept he simply wasn't good enough? Been pulling up trees this season proving the club wrong? We are a TEAM, we aren't a fucking creche to help develop one young player. If you are good enough you get games you will (Bassong), if you aren't you work your arse off to improve and get a chance especially if you are earning thousands of pounds a week to do it. By what the people who were going to see him were constantly saying, he wasn't looking bothered in the reserves and far from impressing. If he isn't impressing in the reserves why the hell should he be getting first team chances? Jesus wept lads! If you got over this "young foreigner turns wonderkid" fantasy you might realise the team should come first. I knew they should have made "Goal" an 18 Ah patronising comments, the sign of someone struggling for an arguement. I'll keep my dignity, cheers. So i take it you are not going to answer any of my comments? I can't say whether he was lazy or not because i didn't see him in any reserve games but then again i'm not the one making the claims now am i? How DO YOU know he was lazy, since you never saw him? I've also never said he was good, did i? Have a look, i merely stated that he was fucked about from day 1 and that i felt "a touch" sorry for him. IF he reffused to play, then he shouldn't be here but that's no judgement of his ability.

You can't justify someone refusing to play. However, you can feel sorry for all parties that it got to that stage in the first place. My arguement is that Xisco's failure was, in part, down to the management and not just some "lazy" spanish player.

25? He looked about 12 in them pictures when he looked like a munchenburger. Oh well, is he any good?

1. People who watched the reseves regularly- Not you then? Therefore you are just speculating. 2. He admitted he stopped playing to get a move- Aye but when? before or after the Keegan saga? and this has no relevance on his laziness whilst on the pitch. In fact it could be seen as a desire to play more often. 3. Rumours.. Come on man, try harder.

Not really, he's young and didn't put the effort in when played in the reserves/feigned injury to get a move away. Difference. Where's your evidence he didn't put the effort in. All players who fail to make it are just lazy?

He's young and spanish, therefore he must have a bad attitude.

Not one for next seasons squad though is he, more "one for the future"?

I don't think Wilson will be any better than Williamson and i believe that we are strong in that position anyway. If we are to sign a centre half we should be looking to significantly improve.

Boateng would be top of my list regardless, i've been impressed with him every time i've seen him play. Both Dindane and Piqionne (sp) are players who i would look at, especially if they are going on the cheap. Belhadj is talented but i imagine he would want a first team place and i can see him getting a move to someone else. If he was willing to play in a few different positions as a utility player he would be a good signing. Fletcher, Eagles and Bullard are the other names mentioned often but i certainly see them all as a last resort.

Hughton's dealing with Butt this year has been absolutely impeccable. I hope he gets us a few bob for Smith and maybe even Nolan.

Should be having some serious involvement in the friendlies. Could save us quite a few quid, if he can play his role next season.

Carew fast and athletic?

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