NE5 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 We need new strikers simply on the basis that we do not have any. And to think back 2 years ago when we had Shearer, Bellamy and Kluivert. Is there anyone around who STILL thinks we are better off without Bellamy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 There are plenty of people who refuse to stop randomly mentioning him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE5 Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 There are plenty of people who refuse to stop randomly mentioning him. Well, Grassroots thinks we are better off without him. Wrong again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shibby Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 I think Roedor owes us fans an explanation of what's going on with Luque. Why doesn't he play him? I sense there is something personal going on between the 2 of them. Granted he's no out and out striker but surely it's worth playing him up front with Ameobi. And he looks good when he played in our preseason. Butt only had that one good 45 mins and he gets to start today agiainst Wigan. WTF?!? Imagine how you would feel if we were Luque. I feel sorry for the lad. Its seems that regardless of what he does and how well he does it, he WILL NEVER GET a game under roeder! I still remember quite clearly the day the scored against the mackems and he is dropped for the next game. I was like WTF!?!? Come clean with us Roeder. We have the right to know what's going on. And to further confuse matters, Roeder has said that we're not selling anymore players this season. What about the are reports of Roeder prasing Luque and saying how well he is coping in training and all. Play him if we're not going to sell him. Dammit! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmelads Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 I sense there is something personal going on between the 2 of them. I've had this feeling for quite some time. He was behind the awful Michael Chopra last season and despite a canny pre-season (two goals in two starts), he's dropped against Ventspils and Wigan to accommodate a ridiculous formation change. I think there is more to this than meets the eye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 The problem is he isnt an out and out centre forward, every time he has come on he has looked best when coming and playing from deep. He as also looked good crossing balls into the box. He might be good behind the main striker but i dont think he is the target man we are looking for and whilst we have Duff and N'Zogbia playing better than him he isnt going to break through to the team on the Left Wing. He worked hard today but didnt see enough of the ball. I would have preffered to see Roeder play 4-4-2 with Luque behind Ameobi, but Roeder didnt fancy it, and its paid off, we certainly looked the better when Butt was on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 He took a yellow for the cause today did Luque. for that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon55544 Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 He took a yellow for the cause today did Luque. for that. Nothing good about it, It was a wreckless challenge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 The problem is he isnt an out and out centre forward, every time he has come on he has looked best when coming and playing from deep. He as also looked good crossing balls into the box. He might be good behind the main striker but i dont think he is the target man we are looking for and whilst we have Duff and N'Zogbia playing better than him he isnt going to break through to the team on the Left Wing. He worked hard today but didnt see enough of the ball. I would have preffered to see Roeder play 4-4-2 with Luque behind Ameobi, but Roeder didnt fancy it, and its paid off, we certainly looked the better when Butt was on. he finishing is magnificent, if we scrap the fucking long ball he would look every inch the perfect cente forward amazing 20 mins from Albert today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 For the most part i think the wet grass carried him alot harder and faster than he would have liked it to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Verlaine Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 I sense there is something personal going on between the 2 of them. I've had this feeling for quite some time. He was behind the awful Michael Chopra last season and despite a canny pre-season (two goals in two starts), he's dropped against Ventspils and Wigan to accommodate a ridiculous formation change. I think there is more to this than meets the eye. So ridiculous a change that we won both matches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyToonArmy Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 even though his goal was offside today, it was a good finish nonetheless Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Yeah, i had hoped we wouldnt be banging the ball hit and hope style so much, which was a bit distressing. An amazing 20 mins by Luques standard in a newcastle shirt maybe. He didnt see enough of the ball, jumped for alot in the air which was nice to see, but lets not get too over joyed that our little pet project has managed to do what is essential to what we demand from every player. He needs more time though on the pitch and certainly a hell of alot better service. We looked alot better going forward with Butt of the pitch but we were barely in control of the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon55544 Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 I find it funny how Ameobi is banging the goals in over the past few months yet he still gets abused but Luque hasnt played much and scored a few yet people call him quality. Roeder has done well since he took over wining most games yet people are still pissed off because he didnt play Luque. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 It's true, aslong as Newcastle are winning without Luque there is no reason to say Roeder's wrong to not play him, why change a winning team? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 I sense there is something personal going on between the 2 of them. I've had this feeling for quite some time. He was behind the awful Michael Chopra last season and despite a canny pre-season (two goals in two starts), he's dropped against Ventspils and Wigan to accommodate a ridiculous formation change. I think there is more to this than meets the eye. So ridiculous a change that we won both matches. What on Earth are you talking about? We played 4-4-2 today from 16 mins onward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpal78 Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 I find it funny how Ameobi is banging the goals in over the past few months yet he still gets abused but Luque hasnt played much and scored a few yet people call him quality. Roeder has done well since he took over wining most games yet people are still pissed off because he didnt play Luque. and whats wrong with that? Is winning your only yardstick of being happy with the manager. I take it that you are also happy with our transfer dealings coz hey we are winning right? Roeder should show some balls and play 4-4-2 with Ameobi and Luque upfront at home especially against fucking Wigan. Playing 4-5-1 at home is simply being corwardice and reserved for teams who would be happy with a mid table position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 It's true, aslong as Newcastle are winning without Luque there is no reason to say Roeder's wrong to not play him, why change a winning team? You sound like NE5 :lol: PS. I agree with the sentiment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmelads Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 So ridiculous a change that we won both matches. I'm guessing you didn't see either game. We were very lucky to beat that Latvian pub team and we actually played 4-4-2 for the majority of today's game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 That cross that he put in today was absolutely class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 That cross that he put in today was absolutely class. blueyes.gif Deserved to be buried. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpal78 Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 That cross that he put in today was absolutely class. yeah reminded me of Robert's type of crosses. Curled in with pace, too bad Nobby couldn't get clean contact. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 That cross that he put in today was absolutely class. pure quality, was virtually on his arse, even the corwd hadn't spotted Solano at the back post, absolute brilliance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmelads Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 I never considered Luque to be a great crosser of the ball but I suppose it's not a feature of Spanish football as much as it is here. His crosses remind me of Robert's better efforts, he whips them in fast and behind the centre backs, it's very difficult to defend those kind of balls. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED209 Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 I am friends with a local journalist. Apprently Roeder has said off the record that he hates albert! After albert scored against safc apparently he thought he was the man in training, sloping about like he had made it! this upset roeder big style! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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