ElDiablo

Couldn't keep Shola out.

That's different, they're in the middle of negotiations, no need to come out and say this 60/40 thing. I appreciate it if he thinks he's keeping the fans in the know but I think he should keep his mouth shut about this one. It's only different because you want it to be different so you can have a go, its in fact quite the same and tit for tat which Owen started. It's all part of the game, accept it and hope that JFK is telling the truth and Owen is 60/40, if he's not, its not a bad thing for our competitors to think that anyway meaning any fee were going to possibly receive in the winter window has now increased as were not as desperate to sell as some think and Owen isn't as desperate to leave as the media would imply. Owen's not exactly going to come out now and say he wants to leave, so all JFK has done is returned the serve from Owen and its now firmly in Owen's court. Don't fucking pretend you know what I'm thinking, you haven't got a clue. I've defended him from the mongs on here when he's come out with comments before but this is totally different. What you're going on about in the second paragraph I do not know. Owen was asked a question about his contract and fobbed them off, he didn't come out of the blue saying it like Kinnear has now. So what does a mong hater such as yourself really think about this contract situation? Because for myself seeing it from all POVs, and wanting what's best for the club, forcing Owen's hand is the best thing we can do right now for several reasons: * We know where we are with him for the rest of the season * We know what he's thinking * We can actively look to sell if he wants to go without upsetting him * We know how much he is wanting if at all * If he wants to go we can look for a replacement * If the club is still for sale we can let buyers know one way or another if he's staying. * The fans know the club's position * The players know the club's position * Owen knows the club's position and that he's wanted * Signing Owen quickly before the window will boost the club no end * The longer he doesn't sign, the more chance we lose him for free * Some info on what's happening stops the press writing anything they want getting the fan nervous and pressure building If we can get some early answers to some difficult questions then our winter window will go a lot more smoothly since we won't have the noose that is this contract situation hanging around our necks, it would be sorted one way or another. I don't disagree to most of that, but to go public is stupid. To be honest this is a stupid argument, might as well just see what happens. If he's on the verge of signing and told Kinnear and Kinnear wants to give the fans some good news then great.

you defended all the pointless and (now proven to be) untrue things he has said previously and its the others who are the mongs? So if they're untrue then I'm right then? Because I wasn't defending the things he said just the fact he would come under criticism for making comments no matter what they were just because people were annoyed with his mistakes on the pitch. Ironic now after my previous post I know.

That's different, they're in the middle of negotiations, no need to come out and say this 60/40 thing. I appreciate it if he thinks he's keeping the fans in the know but I think he should keep his mouth shut about this one. It's only different because you want it to be different so you can have a go, its in fact quite the same and tit for tat which Owen started. It's all part of the game, accept it and hope that JFK is telling the truth and Owen is 60/40, if he's not, its not a bad thing for our competitors to think that anyway meaning any fee were going to possibly receive in the winter window has now increased as were not as desperate to sell as some think and Owen isn't as desperate to leave as the media would imply. Owen's not exactly going to come out now and say he wants to leave, so all JFK has done is returned the serve from Owen and its now firmly in Owen's court. Don't fucking pretend you know what I'm thinking, you haven't got a clue. I've defended him from the mongs on here when he's come out with comments before but this is totally different. What you're going on about in the second paragraph I do not know. Owen was asked a question about his contract and fobbed them off, he didn't come out of the blue saying it like Kinnear has now.

That's different, they're in the middle of negotiations, no need to come out and say this 60/40 thing. I appreciate it if he thinks he's keeping the fans in the know but I think he should keep his mouth shut about this one.

I've defended Kinnear, but this has been his biggest mistake so far imo for the reasons you say. And why put Owen under pressure? Needless comments.

http://www.newcastle-online.org/nufcforum/index.php/topic,57709.msg1597940.html#msg1597940

Ive seen snails with better movement than Viduka tbf Movement isn't about all about speed tbh. Viduka's excellent at receiving the ball from deep, laying it off, and getting into the box. The first time he touched the ball in the Boro game he was about 40 yards from goal. He's also excellent at getting infront of his defender at the near post. Admittedly, Owen is the master of good movement but Viduka is certainly second in that respect. Although Oba has improved, if he wasn't blessed with such pace then he probably wouldn't be a brilliant striker. So you're saying his pace is a hindrance?

Edit - Don't think I didn't see that Skirge.

He'll go to Spurs, I would have suggested Huddlestone if they bought Diarra but Harry seems to like him.

They only get up for it when it suits them, went last season and it was an abysmal atmosphere besides toon fans.

Why? Think with Dawson and King looking like they'll play we should try to stretch them as much as possible, and that's not Owen's game anymore. Viduka is quality but his lack of movement will play into King and Dawson's hands. Get Shola running down the channels which he tried to do in his (albeit brief) cameo against Portsmouth and i think it'll cause those two problems. Shola's got nee legs man. More than Viduka ffs! Hopefully Oba's fit anyway. But Viduka is far better than him in all other areas of his game. I know, but it's not always just about that, you've got to look at the opposition too and I think Owen/Viduka lacks physicality (Viduka is strong but only bothers when he's on the ball) and shola is the better option against Big bruisers. In my opinion anyway

Why? Think with Dawson and King looking like they'll play we should try to stretch them as much as possible, and that's not Owen's game anymore. Viduka is quality but his lack of movement will play into King and Dawson's hands. Get Shola running down the channels which he tried to do in his (albeit brief) cameo against Portsmouth and i think it'll cause those two problems. Shola's got nee legs man. More than Viduka ffs! Hopefully Oba's fit anyway.

Sounds like one of the best in the world, get him signed.

Why? Think with Dawson and King looking like they'll play we should try to stretch them as much as possible, and that's not Owen's game anymore. Viduka is quality but his lack of movement will play into King and Dawson's hands. Get Shola running down the channels which he tried to do in his (albeit brief) cameo against Portsmouth and i think it'll cause those two problems.

Rather have Shola start over Viduka.

We need that smiley but with Oba'sBassong's face.

This thread won't end well but they've made some good signings and deserve credit for that at least.

Shola For absolute fucks sake. It's more likely we'd play Phil Neville up front. Shola's amazing.

Possible ground share with West Ham, sure that'll go down well. The article there is a year old. So it is. Shame wouldn't mind playing them at Wembley.

Possible ground share with West Ham, sure that'll go down well.

Never changed from 2. Yes, I'm awesome.

They could have moved it closer to a tube station, don't fancy having to walk through that utter hole anymore.