themanupstairs

1. It's better than watching Britain's Got Talent. 2.I am a real fan, I actually go through thick and thin whether we're good or bad. This is utter bollocks. It's the same as those who blindly follow politics and religion without giving it a real thought. All fans have every right to stop and think, "hang on a minute, something's just not right here". And in our case, something is very wrong and the club you blindly support through thick and thin is dangerously heading on a collision course with modern football that could see it end up in the gutter. It wouldn't make you less of a fan if you took stock and decided you would take action to help affect change for the better.

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We weren't bad going forward until we scored. Then we scored. Then they did. Then they did again. Then again. Then we scored. Then we didn't. Ryan Taylor at the epicentre of it all. Our team is Ryan Taylor plus 10 other blokes.

Jesus Navas is fucking shit

stupid cunt losing against teams who could actually relegate us

I am absolutely convinced that we don't do much work as at NUFC. There's no way that loathsome cunts like Carver, Stone and Woodman are the hard working type. It is so clear that there is a lax and lazy atmosphere around the club and it shows on the players. It is a fucking disgrace, and that's before actually going into how inept the coaching staff are in the first place.

Dat midfield :lol:

Fuck! Wish i'd listened to you and never wanted him out :'( Bring back al pards

A couple of seasons of continental football is better than a lifetime of shit stuck in one country/culture. The ONLY reason I'd reluctantly give McLaren a chance to show what he can do is the fact that he's managed abroad. It's his only saving grace imo.

Riviere has been totally gash at everything apart from holding the ball up in forward positions and passing to a teammate. On that merit alone he gets a start ahead of Gouffran, Obertan and Ameobi.

this fucking place

epic bantz

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Shit just got real

very good

I'm convinced (and not in a banter way) that we either haven't done much training since Pardew rocked up, or that our training methods consist of running around a bit for fitness, and a 20 minute 5-a-side session to go along with gym work and "match preparation". We are lacking on so many fronts, and for almost 4 years now we don't seem to have addressed any of them. Krul's kicking, set pieces, movement of the front 2 or 3, midfield shape and depth etc..etc.. It's no wonder most players have regressed under the current regime, and when you're a bang average sod like Gouffran, that regression is much more evident and damaging to the team.

The only genuinely good moments he's had tbh were his through ball to Remy when we won 1-0 away at Spurs, and a good turn and shoot goal against Leeds (iirc?). That open goal last minute miss against WH sums him up.

This is the main thing. With all our problems as a footballing unit, the horrendous coaching and lack of team spirit on show, Ayoze's inability to hold the ball up like a prime-time Aguero or Drogba is the last thing I would like at tbh. He's clearly immensely talented, and has been a breath of fresh air in an otherwise dull and depressing season.

You're not the only one with eyes mate. It's clear as day that Perez isn't a number 9. You got stick for saying he was completely useless at holding the ball up which is rubbish. He isn't the best, but he certainly is far from useless at doing that. He is much better utilized with the ball at his feet running at defenders, that's for sure.

Riviere does an OK job of holding the ball up. Probably the best use for him at the moment, as he seems rubbish at everything else with his confidence down to below zero. He simply MUST start ahead of Gouffran, with Ayoze and Cabella. We don't have any other options at the moment.

Even nicer of many of us hospitable Geordies to turn up and watch them do that. In total silence too, so as not to disturb their focus. #TeamKane4England

Perhaps you're right. I'd love to see him with a proper striker with good movement before he is sold. Cisse now doesn't ghost into great positions like he used to. I said Ba though because he can really occupy defenders, giving Perez the space he desperately needs.

Would have been a great foil for Demba Ba this lad.