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Bellamy was way more effective, for sure and for a period he was probably our most important player. Dyer had similar problems to HBA I guess. But then neither of them has/had the status Ben Arfa seem to have amongst Newcastle supporters, despite doing way more for the team (Bellamy).

Thing is though, he's had similar problems/shortcomings his whole career. Yes, Pardew is a fuckwit, and yes it's possible that a manager with the right outlook and man-management skills would make him a superstar (he'd be fantastic under Keegan, for example) but it's not an easy task, as proved by several other managers.

Like who? Cabaye is about it. Coloccini and Demba Ba, definitely.

So it's basically the Pardew nemesis thing then? We've had several better players during Pardew's tenure, mind.

Yes, technically he's one of the most gifted players we've had in many years but when it comes to intelligence and decision making on the pitch he's not top notch. Of course, if he would be he'd play for Barca or Real Madrid rather than Newcastle. Guess what I'm saying is I don't really understand the reactions to all things concerning him, he's no Toon legend. I very much like him, he's an exciting player but personally I can't compare with, say, Nolberto Solano. Felt genuinely sad when he left.

We're targeting blue and white opposition this pre-season.

Loved him at the World Cup, would be nice.

What do you think of Jose Fonte? Got loads of points last season but I have a feeling Southampton may implode.

Based on how many points they got last season they're definitely not overpriced.

He's doing a swell job.

Manage to find it... Is this the supposed same small team trying to poach Colo? Yup, small as in world standards in every way imaginable but one of the 5 big teams in Argentina definitely. Either way it'll be a new Copa Libertadores winner and that there has been 2 Paraguayan finalists in the last 2 seasons is bizarre when you consider the ranking/money involved in South America although it is (Brazil aside) a lot more even that what we have over here. It's a bit 70/80s in a way and not much different I'd imagine going to the games (had I been old enough to go to games then). Isn't San Lorenzo strongly associated with the catholic church? I know the Pope is a fan.

Nah, I dont think so. Money is the only thing that makes it difficult for the fat man to pull the trigger.

At the end of the day it's the long contract that keeps him here.

#14 is for sexy geniuses like Cruyff and Ginola, not Colback ffs.

That keeper shirt Looks like a fucking Pac-Man stage.

Yes Bramble was terrible, but O'Brien was even worse IMO.

All this positivity, you need to change your avatar.

You don't think she's too fat?

Tbf, Ferguson couldn't get into a Birmingham side in the Championship which gives you some idea about his quality. Decent cross but nothing else to suggest he'll make it at this level. Not sure what else Pardew could have done with him in fairness. Aye, Ferguson isn't good enough, simple as that.

The Guardian journalist finally becomes the first national journalist to acknowledge Pardew's hoofball style of play. It's Jonathan Wilson (Inverting the Pyramid, Blizzard). He knows his shit, despite being a mackem.

He's got a heart the size of a pea (and a head the size of a planet), no wonder he puts in his best performances in Mickey Mouse games.

:'( The memories.