lovejoy Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Spin that you utter c***s. andy gray already tried 'lets remeber this is only the first game, and they were missing a lot of quality'. twat. rim me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Spin that you utter c***s. andy gray already tried 'lets remeber this is only the first game, and they were missing a lot of quality'. twat. rim me. Aye, was happy Tyler corrected him with our players missing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyToonArmy Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 what will the papers say tomorrow? luckless `United`? Injury ridden `United` held to draw by Newcastle ahaha fk off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bealios Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 To be fair I thought Sky were taking the piss with the whole "Keegan just the coach and not involved at all in the players coming in" thing. But then in that interview they just said "You've got to be happy with the players Wise etc have just brought in" and he didn't counter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 To be fair I thought Sky were taking the piss with the whole "Keegan just the coach and not involved at all in the players coming in" thing. But then in that interview they just said "You've got to be happy with the players Wise etc have just brought in" and he didn't counter They're a team. We know it, Keegan knows it. The press can fuck off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxaux Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 To be fair I thought Sky were taking the piss with the whole "Keegan just the coach and not involved at all in the players coming in" thing. But then in that interview they just said "You've got to be happy with the players Wise etc have just brought in" and he didn't counter Don' think he meant it like that, he went on afterwards to say he spotted Guthrie. Makes me think he selects the targets and Wise goes and signs them up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Louise Taylor go fuck yourself you dyke! You have bought some more turds to go with the ones festering from last year! Reid is the biggest job i've ever seen, and no dog molester could ever change that! Up the toon! Fuck i'm as pissed as fuck and i've supped all the booze were supposed to take round to a dinner party tonight! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Made a good impression on the French today. http://www.equipe.fr/Football/breves2008/20080817_192546_manchester-united-cale-d-entree_Dev.html Unlike the other three members of the "Big Four", Manchester United were unable to take the three points on the opening day of the championship. The Red Devils, who are looking for an 18th title this season, were held at home by an attractive Newcastle (1-1). Missing Ronaldo, Tevez, Anderson and even Nani, the Mancunians looked untidy going forward to make the difference, even if young Fraizer Campbell made a good early impression. Dominant before the break, Man Utd equally suffered in defence against a Newcastle side who were quick on the break, notably with a tricky Jonas Gutierrez (ex-Mallorca). Even though he could have won a penalty in the 8th minute due to a clear Vidic foul, Newcastle were finally rewarded when Martins headed in a corner, but Newcastle didn't have time to enjoy their lead as Fletcher, set-up nicely by Giggs, equalised soon after. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicago_shearer Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 I would wager that Louise is tapping away at her keyboard as we speak, struggling to find the negative angle and avoid "airbrushing" any sort of accuracy into her match report. "Keegan sat slumped in his seat, head down, no doubt agonizing over the TURMOIL and IN-FIGHTING at the club that may - according to sources - be sold to a Sudanese war criminal billionaire later this week." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlito Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Louise Taylor go f*** yourself you dyke! You have bought some more turds to go with the ones festering from last year! Reid is the biggest job i've ever seen, and no dog molester could ever change that! Up the toon! f*** i'm as pissed as f*** and i've supped all the booze were supposed to take round to a dinner party tonight! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 I have noticed that almost all of the so called experts have under-estimated us as a mid to lower table side again this season including Dublin and Redknapp before kick off today. If we finish any lower than 9th I will honestly be surprised and with possibly 3 more quality signings I reckon UEFA cup could be on. I also reckon not being in Europe this season will GREATLY benefit our league campaign and hinder teams like Villa/Pompey Everton and maybe Spurs just like it always used to do to us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Gan on then Louise, report on that you skanky mackem cuntflap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 To be fair I thought Sky were taking the piss with the whole "Keegan just the coach and not involved at all in the players coming in" thing. But then in that interview they just said "You've got to be happy with the players Wise etc have just brought in" and he didn't counter A leading question trying to get a reaction, but KK was not having any of it. That is because there is nothing to react to. We have a good manager and a good professional team of executives backing him. He knows it we know it, that is all that matters, let them keep spinning their nonsense, they will have to write something positive eventually if we carry on like today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Thought it was clear that Keegan had noticed Guthrie and that Wise et al had founf Jonas. Good teamwork. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 BBC in Newcastle jizzfest shocker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 THERE will be an extra urgency in Alex Ferguson’s search for a new striker after this stalemate. Manchester United’s lack of potency up front proved costly as Newcastle were back in a Kevin Keegan wonderland with a rare point off their old foes. Now Fergie will be either upping the bid for Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov or testing Blackburn’s resolve to hold on to Roque Santa Cruz. The Old Trafford boss was at Everton on Saturday to see the Paraguayan score in Rovers’ 3-2 win. Fergie certainly needs something.The champions could be playing big-time catch-up if they wait for Cristiano Ronaldo’s return from injury in October. Fergie said before this match that he was concerned United were down to the bare bones up front. His fears proved well founded. The situation was not helped when Carlos Tevez had to fly home to Argentina due to a family bereavement. That left Wayne Rooney up front with Fraizer Campbell making his competitive debut. The 20-year-old tried hard and almost snatched an early goal with a header that hit Shay Given in the face. Campbell also forced the Toon keeper into a good second-half save.But he and Rooney never clicked. The England striker looked a frustrated figure and got booked towards the end for mouthing off at referee Mike Riley. Rooney was screaming at him seconds later when the official got in the way of one of his passes. The United striker only really tested Given once when his shot from outside the area on 14 minutes was saved and Paul Scholes’ follow- up was smothered. Rooney did double training every day last week to get fit for this game after suffering from a virus. But he did not look right. Early on, it looked to be only a matter of time before United got the goals that would finish off this game. Yet the home side were rocked when the visitors took the lead on 22 minutes. The Geordies won a corner which Danny Guthrie swung towards the centre of the box. Obafemi Martins took to the sky while his marker Darren Fletcher stayed on the ground. The header was full of power and Scholes on the post could not stop the ball from crossing the line. There was a pause before the travelling faithful celebrated, probably due to disbelief than anything else. Owner Mike Ashley, with his new skinhead cut, was bouncing up and down and hugging anyone close to him. What a moment. But the joy was short-lived as United were level within two minutes with Fletcher making up for his poor marking. Newcastle were a mess at the back as Steven Taylor received treatment. Patrice Evra eased the ball out wide to Ryan Giggs, whose perfect low cross allowed Fletcher to sneak in and steer the ball past Given. That would normally be the starting gun for an onslaught from the champions but credit Keegan’s men for what happened after that. The Toon stayed strong and were always in the match, even though Given was forced into a few more saves and Nemanja Vidic hit the bar with a header. After the break, in particular, they gave as good as they got and could even have snatched victory. New signing Jonas Gutierrez had a sparkling debut. Nicknamed Spiderman because of the super-hero mask he produces when he scores, the Argentine span a web across the pitch with his powerful, weaving runs. Advertisement Other new boy Fabricio Coloccini was part of a Newcastle defence which refused to buckle as it has done in the past against the champs. What the visitors did above anything else — and what should be an object lesson for all who come here — is they had a go. Keegan’s teams always do, he can’t do anything else and more often than not it works. After the hammerings they have suffered at Ferguson’s hands in the past, this was a refreshing result and performance from Newcastle. If Ashley can supply the cash for a couple more signings, this could be a good season for the Geordies — particularly in light of the confidence this will have given them. For Ferguson, injuries during the game to Michael Carrick, Giggs and Campbell did not help as he constantly had to juggle his line-up. Ronaldo’s absence was probably best emphasised in the final minute when United won an injury-time free-kick right on the edge of the area. The Portuguese superstar would have loved it. Instead, Rooney put the ball well wide. Ronaldo had watched the first half from the directors box but did not reappear for the second. How they need his sparkle, his goals. Ferguson will not panic — after all, United won two points from their first three games last season and went on to do a double. The last time Keegan was in charge of Newcastle, they had aspirations for titles too. Those expectations have lowered since. Yesterday, there was every reason for the Toon Army to march with their heads held high again. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/article1569510.ece The Suns match report tommorow, and with Jonas getting their star man award too. A surprisingly fair review. Mostly about Man U, but still, getting a bit of praise. Cant wait to see Louise Taylors mind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 THERE will be an extra urgency in Alex Fergusons search for a new striker after this stalemate. Manchester Uniteds lack of potency up front proved costly as Newcastle were back in a Kevin Keegan wonderland with a rare point off their old foes. Now Fergie will be either upping the bid for Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov or testing Blackburns resolve to hold on to Roque Santa Cruz. The Old Trafford boss was at Everton on Saturday to see the Paraguayan score in Rovers 3-2 win. Fergie certainly needs something.The champions could be playing big-time catch-up if they wait for Cristiano Ronaldos return from injury in October. Fergie said before this match that he was concerned United were down to the bare bones up front. His fears proved well founded. The situation was not helped when Carlos Tevez had to fly home to Argentina due to a family bereavement. That left Wayne Rooney up front with Fraizer Campbell making his competitive debut. The 20-year-old tried hard and almost snatched an early goal with a header that hit Shay Given in the face. Campbell also forced the Toon keeper into a good second-half save.But he and Rooney never clicked. The England striker looked a frustrated figure and got booked towards the end for mouthing off at referee Mike Riley. Rooney was screaming at him seconds later when the official got in the way of one of his passes. The United striker only really tested Given once when his shot from outside the area on 14 minutes was saved and Paul Scholes follow- up was smothered. Rooney did double training every day last week to get fit for this game after suffering from a virus. But he did not look right. Early on, it looked to be only a matter of time before United got the goals that would finish off this game. Yet the home side were rocked when the visitors took the lead on 22 minutes. The Geordies won a corner which Danny Guthrie swung towards the centre of the box. Obafemi Martins took to the sky while his marker Darren Fletcher stayed on the ground. The header was full of power and Scholes on the post could not stop the ball from crossing the line. There was a pause before the travelling faithful celebrated, probably due to disbelief than anything else. Owner Mike Ashley, with his new skinhead cut, was bouncing up and down and hugging anyone close to him. What a moment. But the joy was short-lived as United were level within two minutes with Fletcher making up for his poor marking. Newcastle were a mess at the back as Steven Taylor received treatment. Patrice Evra eased the ball out wide to Ryan Giggs, whose perfect low cross allowed Fletcher to sneak in and steer the ball past Given. That would normally be the starting gun for an onslaught from the champions but credit Keegans men for what happened after that. The Toon stayed strong and were always in the match, even though Given was forced into a few more saves and Nemanja Vidic hit the bar with a header. After the break, in particular, they gave as good as they got and could even have snatched victory. New signing Jonas Gutierrez had a sparkling debut. Nicknamed Spiderman because of the super-hero mask he produces when he scores, the Argentine span a web across the pitch with his powerful, weaving runs. Advertisement Other new boy Fabricio Coloccini was part of a Newcastle defence which refused to buckle as it has done in the past against the champs. What the visitors did above anything else and what should be an object lesson for all who come here is they had a go. Keegans teams always do, he cant do anything else and more often than not it works. After the hammerings they have suffered at Fergusons hands in the past, this was a refreshing result and performance from Newcastle. If Ashley can supply the cash for a couple more signings, this could be a good season for the Geordies particularly in light of the confidence this will have given them. For Ferguson, injuries during the game to Michael Carrick, Giggs and Campbell did not help as he constantly had to juggle his line-up. Ronaldos absence was probably best emphasised in the final minute when United won an injury-time free-kick right on the edge of the area. The Portuguese superstar would have loved it. Instead, Rooney put the ball well wide. Ronaldo had watched the first half from the directors box but did not reappear for the second. How they need his sparkle, his goals. Ferguson will not panic after all, United won two points from their first three games last season and went on to do a double. The last time Keegan was in charge of Newcastle, they had aspirations for titles too. Those expectations have lowered since. Yesterday, there was every reason for the Toon Army to march with their heads held high again. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/article1569510.ece The Suns match report tommorow, and with Jonas getting their star man award too. A surprisingly fair review. Mostly about Man U, but still, getting a bit of praise. Cant wait to see Louise Taylors mind gobsmacked Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Kind of coupling up with HTT's thread about the KK Factor. If we continue to go to every ground to try to play attractive, attacking football, and we re-produce something relative to what KK brought the last time, what are the chances that we end up becoming the darlings of the media and being loved by all and sundry again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 I'd rather we were hated for being successful rather than loved for being perennial hapless underachievers or, as has been lately, hated & ridiculed in equal measure for being more like a bad daytime soap opera than a Premiership football club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Coubury Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 New signing Jonas Gutierrez had a sparkling debut. Nicknamed Spiderman because of the super-hero mask he produces when he scores, the Argentine span a web across the pitch with his powerful, weaving runs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled in Texas Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 As we might have guessed......Louise Taylor's piece in todays Guardian Opening day of the season saw an unlucky Manchester United facing a tough draw with the visit of the top-10 challenging Newcastle for their opening fixture, while the Toon Army had a wonderful chance to play Manchester United before they had a chance to get into their mid-season form. When the two teams posted their lineups, it was clear that there was a huge chasm in the wealth of talent available. Sir Alex Ferguson was able to use his academy to fill his substitute’s bench and bring along the development of the talented Red Devil youngsters, while a glance across the technical area showed the thinness of the Toon squad as Keegan was forced, in desperation, to use Academy players just to be able field a team. Looking at the starting line ups, it was clear that Manchester United were really up against it, missing their top strike pair of Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez. At first glance, it might seem that Newcastle were equally impacted missing Michael Owen and Mark Viduka, but as all football fans know, it was for more devastating for Manchester United because Owen and Viduka are always missing for Newcastle and they are used to playing without them. But Manchester United couldn’t possibly be expected to perform without their talismanic duo, while Newcastle were luckily able to play their regular formation with Owen and Viduka watching from the treatment table. The game when played, was equally lop-sided. Newcastle’s defense was clearly in disarrays for much of the game, forcing their new attacking midfielder Jonas Guttierez to spent much of his time desperately helping out the defense with much needed defending. Whereas, Manchester United were so comfortable in defense that even Wayne Rooney was routinely coming back diligently to help out. As the game progressed, the Manchester United players were truly “United” as Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs were both seen, encouraging each other with friendly F-Bombs, pointed fingers and supporting scowls. The two Captains of United turned into on-the-field-coaches, as they both passed on instructions to the other about who should have the ball and how they should deal with it. Meanwhile, the turmoil at the Toon continued with the Steven Taylor giving his keeper a hard stare for saving the ball with his head instead of making a proper save. How will Newcastle ever start to improve their teamwork with this level of mistrust in their teammates? The rest of the game showed the difference between the form of Newcastle and Manchester United. Niggling injuries throughout the game to Giggs and some late second half leg cramps for Frazier meant that Manchester United were, in effect, almost playing with only ten and a half men, and aside from the early goal by Martins, Newcastle were unable to score against the disadvantaged Red Devils. Contrast this, with the efficiency that Manchester United showed as they took advantage of the absence of Toon defender Taylor, who was on the sideline getting treatment, and used their 2 minutes of numerical superiority to score their only goal of the game. Discipline will be a key focus for both managers. Ferguson will be delighted at the passion and determination show by Campbell and Brown even though they were unlucky to get booked, while Keegan will need to raise the desire of those wearing the Black and White as not one player cared enough to risk a tackle that could have been a booking. And Keegan will also need to have words with his new signing Jonas, who was constantly talking to referee Mike Riley, once in the first half and once again in the second. Whereas, Wayne Rooney was so unlucky to be the victim of the FA’s new Respect the Ref campaign which saw Riley reluctantly produce Yellow even though the scowling Rooney had only questioned his decisions eleven times. Hardly dissent, when compared to the smiles and intimidating handshakes from Jonas. A lot of work ahead of him for Keegan to get rid of these distasteful La Liga shenanigans. Overall, Manchester United battled hard to force a draw in a tricky first game against last season’s surprising 11th placed Magpies, while the Toon again disappoint as they show how far they have fallen from their famous 5-0 win of a few years ago, with a poor 1-1 draw against the Champions of Europe and the Premier League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Beggars belief, the whole article, but this paragraph in particular.. The game when played, was equally lop-sided. Newcastle’s defense was clearly in disarrays for much of the game, forcing their new attacking midfielder Jonas Guttierez to spent much of his time desperately helping out the defense with much needed defending. Whereas, Manchester United were so comfortable in defense that even Wayne Rooney was routinely coming back diligently to help out. ..is quite shocking in its double standards. (If Man Utd were so comfortable in defence why was Rooney having to come back and help out at all?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 As we might have guessed......Louise Taylor's piece in todays Guardian Opening day of the season saw an unlucky Manchester United facing a tough draw with the visit of the top-10 challenging Newcastle for their opening fixture, while the Toon Army had a wonderful chance to play Manchester United before they had a chance to get into their mid-season form. When the two teams posted their lineups, it was clear that there was a huge chasm in the wealth of talent available. Sir Alex Ferguson was able to use his academy to fill his substitute’s bench and bring along the development of the talented Red Devil youngsters, while a glance across the technical area showed the thinness of the Toon squad as Keegan was forced, in desperation, to use Academy players just to be able field a team. Looking at the starting line ups, it was clear that Manchester United were really up against it, missing their top strike pair of Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez. At first glance, it might seem that Newcastle were equally impacted missing Michael Owen and Mark Viduka, but as all football fans know, it was for more devastating for Manchester United because Owen and Viduka are always missing for Newcastle and they are used to playing without them. But Manchester United couldn’t possibly be expected to perform without their talismanic duo, while Newcastle were luckily able to play their regular formation with Owen and Viduka watching from the treatment table. The game when played, was equally lop-sided. Newcastle’s defense was clearly in disarrays for much of the game, forcing their new attacking midfielder Jonas Guttierez to spent much of his time desperately helping out the defense with much needed defending. Whereas, Manchester United were so comfortable in defense that even Wayne Rooney was routinely coming back diligently to help out. As the game progressed, the Manchester United players were truly “United” as Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs were both seen, encouraging each other with friendly F-Bombs, pointed fingers and supporting scowls. The two Captains of United turned into on-the-field-coaches, as they both passed on instructions to the other about who should have the ball and how they should deal with it. Meanwhile, the turmoil at the Toon continued with the Steven Taylor giving his keeper a hard stare for saving the ball with his head instead of making a proper save. How will Newcastle ever start to improve their teamwork with this level of mistrust in their teammates? The rest of the game showed the difference between the form of Newcastle and Manchester United. Niggling injuries throughout the game to Giggs and some late second half leg cramps for Frazier meant that Manchester United were, in effect, almost playing with only ten and a half men, and aside from the early goal by Martins, Newcastle were unable to score against the disadvantaged Red Devils. Contrast this, with the efficiency that Manchester United showed as they took advantage of the absence of Toon defender Taylor, who was on the sideline getting treatment, and used their 2 minutes of numerical superiority to score their only goal of the game. Discipline will be a key focus for both managers. Ferguson will be delighted at the passion and determination show by Campbell and Brown even though they were unlucky to get booked, while Keegan will need to raise the desire of those wearing the Black and White as not one player cared enough to risk a tackle that could have been a booking. And Keegan will also need to have words with his new signing Jonas, who was constantly talking to referee Mike Riley, once in the first half and once again in the second. Whereas, Wayne Rooney was so unlucky to be the victim of the FA’s new Respect the Ref campaign which saw Riley reluctantly produce Yellow even though the scowling Rooney had only questioned his decisions eleven times. Hardly dissent, when compared to the smiles and intimidating handshakes from Jonas. A lot of work ahead of him for Keegan to get rid of these distasteful La Liga shenanigans. Overall, Manchester United battled hard to force a draw in a tricky first game against last season’s surprising 11th placed Magpies, while the Toon again disappoint as they show how far they have fallen from their famous 5-0 win of a few years ago, with a poor 1-1 draw against the Champions of Europe and the Premier League. Top notch. As perceptive as ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Please tell me that's just something you made up at not the actual article Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Had me until the fourth paragraph. Tipped his hand a little heavily with the Jonas- Rooney contrast. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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