Mattoon Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Agreed, I'm optimistic that we're no longer parading ourselves as underdogs before EVERY game. To see our team train and developed their own game plan based as much on our strengths as the oppositions weaknesses. Nothing will be how we want it until Ashley goes but at least we can potentially see an end to the Pardew/Carver era and some actual football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 I will miss the passion and swearing and fistpumping though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 I personally think McClaren seems to get the club way more already than pardew ever did, I think his time at Boro will have helped that. He knows what the fans want to see and whilst it won't happen over night I think our football will reflect the stands pretty well. This is a big gig for him and probably the last. I think he might just get it right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 First season I've been looking forward to in absolutely ages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 I hope that he makes Janmaat captain. Wijnaldum as Vice Captain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliemort Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 I'm just looking forward to supporting us again and wanting us to win. I'm not a mcclaren fan at all but at least he's not a gobshite of the highest order and seems to have some kind of gameplan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 going into the start of the season having the stench of Pardew/Carver eliminated is a massive relief,just shave that little tufty island and we can all get down to business Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Pardew brought in Carver because hes from Newcastle & hes from Newcastle. Hes also from Newcastle. Mcclaren has brought in staff who have shown an ability to get a side playing decent football & coupled it with a promising young coach who has just helped a european side get into the champions league, is hungry to learn & improve further. Its going ok so far. We actually seem to be making logical decisions, potential is there & we're trying. Ive missed that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 This been posted yet? http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jul/11/steve-mcclaren-top-eight-newcastle-united TOP EIGHT :indi: :indi: :indi: :yeah: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 We actually seem to be making logical decisions, potential is there & we're trying. Ive missed that. I can barely remember it, never mind miss it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Regarding the captaincy: Give to De Jong, Janmaat or Wijnaldum. Make one of them the vice captain. I'm thinking Siem is going to be named the captain, just my hunch or guess. Seems always willing to speak up in interviews and such. Regarding everything else, I'm actually looking forward to things - esp if we bring in Mitrovic and sign a CB. If we end up getting rid of Cabella for a winger then I am fine with that too. McClaren is saying all the right things, I hope the club back him and get in players who are able to start immediately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 This been posted yet? http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jul/11/steve-mcclaren-top-eight-newcastle-united TOP EIGHT :indi: :indi: :indi: :yeah: Top 8!? Here come the vinegar strokes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Given the last few seasons I'd consider it a success. The most important thing is looking to improve every season, which of course is where we'll fail. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Top 10 would be nice compared to recent seasons, but realistically I'd like us to be fun to watch, be safe from relegation and have a genuine run at a cup. Can just see us throwing a cup game "it was putting out 8th place finish in jeopardy" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Obviously need to stay up but not sacking off half the season and playing remotely non-scared and reactive football would be a marked step in the right direction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 I don't have any time for league position targets. It makes no sense unless you're newly promoted or going for the Champions League. All I want is for us to try and win some football matches and see how things pan out. You can have a shit time and finish 9th or a better time and finish 13th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 McClaren intends to use the US tour as a chance to assess all of his squad – and he says NO decision has been made on a captain yet. Jack Colback wore the armband on Friday but Fabricio Coloccini is the man in possession. He said: “(I’ve made) no decision yet.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Question for you, at club level, is this the most talented group of players he has ever worked with? If we add another striker and another defender I think it comes pretty damn close. . . . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 McClaren intends to use the US tour as a chance to assess all of his squad – and he says NO decision has been made on a captain yet. Jack Colback wore the armband on Friday but Fabricio Coloccini is the man in possession. He said: “(I’ve made) no decision yet.” The fact there's recognition a decision has to be made is certainly a good thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben-nufc Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Has to be Janmaat, only player to show the bottle and talent when it was needed whilst we were in the shit and without any leaders on the pitch or in the dugout. Should be a no brainer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugoinufc Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 for captaincy. Keep colo if he sees him as for choice alternative both De Jong and Wijnaldum are former captains. ok options i think Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 There's nee argument for Colo, like. He's quite clearly uncomfortable in a leadership role. Not to mention the fact a captain who is frequently frightened on the pitch doesn't set the right tone for the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Janmaat or Wijnaldum. Players that could do a good job as a captain while also two players that we should build the team around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Yeah Colos days are numbered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugoinufc Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 There's nee argument for Colo, like. He's quite clearly uncomfortable in a leadership role. Not to mention the fact a captain who is frequently frightened on the pitch doesn't set the right tone for the club. agree! time for a change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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