Cajun Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Pleased with this news, will give him a massive boost and although I kind of understand the special shirt stuff it's nice that the local lad doing good has it. I didn't see the point in "resting" the shirt and he is the most fitting. It's also nice to see he seems genuinely proud to get it and understands what it means. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCW1983 Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Really pleased for him, hopefully it will make him stick in and work even harder, wonder how Shola feels....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QBG Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Really pleased for him, hopefully it will make him stick in and work even harder, wonder how Shola feels....... Motivated to make the 23 shirt just as legendary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 its on co.uk http://www.nufc.co.uk/javaImages/70/f1/0,,10278~8909168,00.jpg Made me smile Same here. I'm happy for him. He's the only person about at the moment that will show any real pride wearing it. He's got the kind of attitude where it will spur him on rather than put pressure on him as well. I think he'll do well this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 It would be a massive snub to Shola to bypass him and give the number 9 to Carroll. He's the senior player and has performed for us in the Premiership before (was a major part of us getting 7th in 05-06). Not saying Shola should have it, but he should have it ahead of Carroll. This is patent nonsense - Carroll scored almost 20 goals last season and despite Shola playing in the Prem, he has NEVER looked like being a legendary Newcastle No 9, either in his general play or goals scored. Carroll is not yet in the No 9 club at SJP, but he has much more chance of making it than Ameobi ever will. The only person who thought he was a decent replacement for Shearer was himself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Really pleased for him, hopefully it will make him stick in and work even harder, wonder how Shola feels....... Motivated to make the 23 shirt just as legendary. They'll retire it when he retires, without a doubt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Shola had his chance 8 times over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Shola had his chance 8 times over. Sums him up tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Ah i'm happy it's Carroll. Before seeing Carroll 9 this morning i'd rather it been saved for a new signing, or he earnt it through Premier League goals. But it's really nice to see it given to a local lad who's done good. He scored 19 goals last season and providing we sign a decent partner for him, he'll score goals this season too. Good stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I'm of the sickly 'the number 9 is special' clan, and neither Shola nor Carroll have earnt the shirt yet. Ah i'm happy it's Carroll. Before seeing Carroll 9 this morning i'd rather it been saved for a new signing, or he earnt it through Premier League goals. But it's really nice to see it given to a local lad who's done good. He scored 19 goals last season and providing we sign a decent partner for him, he'll score goals this season too. Good stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Surely i've explained my retraction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 meh good for him but not a big deal imo though it might motivate him to do even better Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Looked clear to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Surely i've explained my retraction. It was more of an example of the U-turning that happens on this forum all too often. Thoroughly expect everyone to hate Colo again after 2 games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Tell you what i got a fair buzz out of seeing A: Carroll still holding a Newcastle shirt, B: A new number nine, C: Premier League numbers. Given me an added boost of excitement for the new season. Can't get here quick enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Surely i've explained my retraction. It was more of an example of the U-turning that happens on this forum all too often. Thoroughly expect everyone to hate Colo again after 2 games. I'd rather people be able open to changing their opinions than pig headed stubbornness to be fair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
broonalegeordie Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 obvious choice really, as a new signing wouldnt deserve it, and i'd be concerned if it was given to ranger, shola, or best! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 obvious choice really, as a new signing wouldnt deserve it, and i'd be concerned if it was given to ranger, shola, or best! oh i dont know the reaction to shola getting it could have been hilarious to see Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Surely i've explained my retraction. It was more of an example of the U-turning that happens on this forum all too often. Thoroughly expect everyone to hate Colo again after 2 games. I'd rather people be able open to changing their opinions than pig headed stubbornness to be fair. I guess, but the flipflopping is so bizzare at times how people switch stances from polar opposites. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisjraby Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Does anyone else think that Carroll getting the number 9 shirt sort of indicates we may not be signing a new striker of a higher calibre? Don't get me wrong I think he deserves it, but it's just obvious that we could do with another higher profile striker for this season and perhaps given the history of the shirt it may provide a bit more of a lure? I don't know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Whilst I've said before I'm not that arsed about the number, I'm glad Carroll has it because it will mean more to him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
broonalegeordie Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Does anyone else think that Carroll getting the number 9 shirt sort of indicates we may not be signing a new striker of a higher calibre? looks that way, but at the end of the day, i personally didnt expect a top striker to be signed. think to be honest we'll continue with nolan as our peter beardsley, and just have carroll on his own. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCONA Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 wonder what sholas thinking. He did say some years ago now, "I can replace Shearer" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Pleased for the lad, hopefully it'll spur him on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
broonalegeordie Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 wonder what sholas thinking. He did say some years ago now, "I can replace Shearer" shola knows hes shit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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