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I know he hasn't looked very dangerous but that's what I'm saying, look at Carroll now. The exact same things were said about him and what do you know but a few games later and he looks like a top striker (for this league anyway). a good performance against the worst team (by far) in the championship shouldn't change our perception of Carroll. Carroll to be fair to him reads the game poorly but ten times than Ranger, which is to be expected

A nice little tradition? It's a load of mythical bullshit. We've had some absolute dross wear it over the years, just since we've had Andy Cole we've been spoilt in that respect. Yes tradition, you are aware tradition can start at any time in history? The number is always heavily associated with Newcastle anyway and its not surprising considering those who have wore it. Best player I've seen in black and white wore number 8. Yep. Dyer was a real class act. wake up armchair boy. He was on about Diego Gavilan

Carroll will get goals, just not much more than 1 in 4 imo. Ranger hasn't looked dangerous at all to me

It depends though, whether he's coming close to scoring or not even looking like scoring. Ranger has looked pretty good for a lad of his age in the games he's played in, but barring that late header cleared off the line at Bloomfield Road he hasn't even looked like scoring for us this

I was going to reply to this but saw I'd been beaten to it several times We all know Ranger isn't ready, yet

one goal on wedneday away from making it an £800 profit for September I'll post some in a while, off to Willie Hill/Skybet soon

when will this stupid nonsense cease? I could say the same about many of your posts, but I tend not to slag off other people's opinion. It's rude and immature. I am neither. He's very protective of Coloccini. Just ignore it. I'm in favour of the best part of the team not being broken up, aye

this is what I mean man. Crofty has probably googled a picture of him and come up with the opinion that he has no pace You're not condescending in the slightest are you? The bloke has been pish for years. He's 30 years old and has only scraped over 100 goals in his career (including 5 in the past two years) I know that by googling a picture of him, and f*** all to do with being 24 and following football since I was a nipper. You think he's good because you once managed him on Championship Manager and he scored 87 goals for Forest Green in the Champions League don't you... I've never played on championship manager tbh Xisco being written off at half-time against Hull was funny but this is ridiculous man. You really dont need a computer to see that Harewood has pace, I don't know where on earth you've gotten the 'no pace' thing from. In this league he's pretty damn proven. That along with his mobility means I'm happy for him to be here. The fact you're bringing the Given incident into it is pathetic mate. Fact is, Carroll is currently our bst striker and with Lovenkrands likely to be put on the wing, this signing was a neccesity.

with Shola it would have been an accurate statement though

this is what I mean man. Crofty has probably googled a picture of him and come up with the opinion that he has no pace

where did this 'no pace' thing come from? He's always looked quick enough to me. He certainly quicker than Carroll and Shola so it's a non-issue anyway. He signed for Villa 2 years ago which is when he went downhill, given that he wasn't good enough for the first team. Shouldn't be a problem, we're in the championship. I don't mind opposing opinions when they're not completely predicated on ignorance and petty grudges.

better than 1 in 3, should shut a few people up

when will this stupid nonsense cease?

Van der Meyde please (not a loanee I know)

the word 'soccer' should be banned, only the Australians relate to it now anyway. Who gives a f*** if them lot are watching or not?

and you had a go at me for being a little too indulgent with the alcohol

What the hell is your problem with him? you surely realise our current 4-4-2 includes Nile Ranger who clearly isn't ready for this level

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A nice little tradition? It's a load of mythical bullshit. We've had some absolute dross wear it over the years, just since we've had Andy Cole we've been spoilt in that respect. Yes tradition, you are aware tradition can start at any time in history? The number is always heavily associated with Newcastle anyway and its not surprising considering those who have wore it. Best player I've seen in black and white wore number 8. damn right

yep, it was the Durkin 'unawarded penalty' game

The Man U game was just after christmas

He was brilliant but nowhere near the finished article, even at 26

Drogba wasn't the best striker in europe back then man, don't be so daft (he is now imo). It was a good performance but again 'back pocket' is an exagerration based on the fact that the Ivorian didn't score.

fair play mate