AlanSkÃrare

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2012/07/30/newcastle-close-in-on-deals-for-debuchy-and-good-72703-31503936/

Goal.com and some other sites reporting that we'll offer £18m to get him. I'd not believe that ever if it wasn't Carroll, I do think we're willing to pay way over our normal structure for him though. I think Ashley really wants him back to make some sort of statement. Stupid if true, which it probably isn't.

http://i.imgur.com/OBC55.jpg FYP

Out of respect for his colleague who was doing a good job? I think there is another element to it as well as he was not in a position to get a job like Newcastle judging on his previous record. The fact that he was Llambias's and Ashley's mate made things worse for me. I'm still not arguing he shouldn't be here and I completley agree that managers being tapped up is something that clubs are right to do at times. Just saying this case was a bit different as Hughton - going up in his career - was replaced by Pardew who has just left a League One club. It was on the cards for months as well, even when Hughton was doing well.

Question for the forum on Pardew. I'm a bit divided on this issue myself, so interesting to hear what others think. With Pardew, many members on here were raging about his appointment because of several reasons. One of the most annoying being the things we were told by GolfMag about two months before his appointment (around beating the mackems 5-1 if I remember correctly). That information clearly suggests Pardew sort of back-stabbed his colleague Chris Hughton and was completley aware of what was going on before his appointment. He then clearly lied in the interviews when asked about how much he knew beforehand. Many of us, me included, swore never to accept him because of this. It's not how football should work and it was nothing short of discgraceful with regards to Hughton. Anyway, with last seasons results taken in to the equation and the current running of the club, what are peoples' personal feelings towards Pardew? I somehow still struggle to accept his character because of what happened, but I'm still glad he's our manager considering the fantastic job he seems to be doing. He seems to learn from his mistakes and he's also learnt how to communicate with the fans in a more sensible way than his initial failings (the Carroll saga etc.)

I am in desperate need of something concrete here today. Please happen.

Cheeky Fantasy choice here maybe...

Of course, but it's not easy for a club like Lille to replace a France international and probably their best player. I have no problem with the way Lille are doing this. It's what we have said about our club earlier. The the replacement in before selling the player. The only way to do it. They're not a club that can attract great players and at the same time their best players want to leave. It sucks for them but it's reality. The last two seasons they have brought in Roux, Payet, Kalou, and Marvin Martin. Honestly, they've replaced their outgoings quite well. It is a very well-run club. Promising young players yes (except Kalou) but not great players (yet). That's about what they can expect as a club. Buy promising players and develop them. A bit like us then really. We certainly run the club in a similar way at the moment, though that's were the similarity ends. I met the owner of Lille, Michel Seydoux, a couple of years ago. He said (then) that Newcastle were the worst club he had ever dealt with. What dealing had we done with them? Rozehnal?

We´ll see after the season. Balanced reaction as always ATB.

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Jinxed it Never learn..

We've been poor 2nd half.

Best decision of the game

Is this the season where Krul does not concede a single goal?

No subs?

Vuckic can't get anything right, pity.

Great bit of flair from Romain again, he's entertaining to watch.

Excellent block from Bigi there.

Ref is fucking shit

Typical Taylor celebration. A bit too much for the occasion.

Amalfitano and Bigirimana looks very tidy both of them. Love Amalfitano's technique.

Lee Ryder tweeting in Portuguese... WE KNOW YOU'RE IN PORTUGAL!

Some decent signings from Norwich this summer I think. Keep buying good players that fits their football. Really hope Hughton does well there.

Wanted to see Ba. Also, where's Tavernier and Sammy? All rested for tomorrow?