Kanji 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...
Disco 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. . . . At the moment, no but yes if we add 2-3 more first team quality players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy 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. . . . as a manager, probably. Although I dont know a lot about his wolfsburg squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 he has to change the captaincy I think, janmaat, wijnaldum or de jong for me (although we need to see if de jong can stay fit first!). Colo cant carry on imo, needs to be changes on every level, captain included. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Sign a CF, CB, LB and a winger of good quality and i'll be over the fucking moon. That's 5 new players in total. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugoinufc Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 maybe 2 quality CBs Who is cover for Janmaat...Anita? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon 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. There is an argument for Colo, implying that he's frightened on the pitch isn't really an argument against it. What does that even mean? How is he frightened? What makes you think he's not a leader? He doesn't point his arms and fist pump like Taylor? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus 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. There is an argument for Colo, implying that he's frightened on the pitch isn't really an argument against it. What does that even mean? How is he frightened? What makes you think he's not a leader? He doesn't point his arms and fist pump like Taylor? You rarely see him even talking to other players. Let's be serious here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I know that Colo has been absolutely shit and a poor player and that he's more or less past it these days. But i really think a motivated Colo is a lot better than he has shown lately. Saying that i wouldn't hope for much really when it comes to him. But maybe, maaaybe he can give it a last push if the feeling around the place can be a fresh start everyone concerned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon 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. There is an argument for Colo, implying that he's frightened on the pitch isn't really an argument against it. What does that even mean? How is he frightened? What makes you think he's not a leader? He doesn't point his arms and fist pump like Taylor? You rarely see him even talking to other players. Let's be serious here. I didn't see Shearer talking to players much either, at least not on the pitch. The question to ask would be why Colo has been given the armband for so long if he's not captaincy material? Do we know something that those inside the club don't? 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. There is an argument for Colo, implying that he's frightened on the pitch isn't really an argument against it. What does that even mean? How is he frightened? What makes you think he's not a leader? He doesn't point his arms and fist pump like Taylor? I knew you were pretty stupid, but if you've legitimately watched the last 3 seasons and ask a question like that you need some help. Frightened - see Lukaku, Fuller, (and more recently) Morgan. Stop wasting people's time with these idiotic posts, man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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