gazza ladra Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=615010&sec=europe&root=europe&cc=5739&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab1pos1 "When I speak about my career, the time at Newcastle was the best five years of my life. It was as if I was at home," said Albert with an enthusiasm that suggests a campaign or two more than the four he spent in the north east would have seen him set up a pigeon loft and embark on pedigree whippet breeding. "It's true that - at first - I couldn't understand what the fans were saying, and I would have to just nod and smile, but after a while it was fine." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 How I wish we could have someone of his quality again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 "I could have left the year before to join Fiorentina or Juventus, but I don't like the sun very much," Albert told an incredulous ESPNsoccernet. "I turned down a move to Italy because of the weather, because of the sun, and because they play on a Sunday afternoon. I simply couldn't stand the thought of playing on a Sunday at three o'clock. So it was simple - the climate in the north east of England suited me better than that of Italy." What a mad man. He's another of ours that always gets overlooked by fans of other clubs. He's like a forgotten man, along with Nobby, Lee, and Speed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Class act all the way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Still a big fan of his. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 One of the heroes from a golden era. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 That goal............... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NobbyOhNobby Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Absolute legend. I'd fucking love it if, just as a one-off, for that Masters 5-a-side they could recreate the Newcastle team from 1995-1997 Pav Barton Beresford Albert Ginola Lee Batty Beardsley Ferdinand Shearer Asprilla Canny 5-a-side squad that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 How I wish we could have someone of his quality again. We will never have anyone at this club, of his quality, again. Our owner has decided that the height of his ambition is mid-table mediocrity, if he is lucky. He speaks about us like that, I assume he thinks about us like that (both of these are from 'reports' as he does not actually speak to us at all) and if you read what many people on this board write, THEY too think that this is our rightful place (the best we can hope for). The days of sheer excitement at our 'potential to achieve' . . are over. The days of quality players wanting to come here and then coming here . . are over. I am not being pessimistic, just factual - as most on here seem to routinely acknowledge, particularly the younger ones who appear to accept and be 'happy with' our lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 How I wish we could have someone of his quality again. We will never have anyone at this club, of his quality, again. Our owner has decided that the height of his ambition is mid-table mediocrity, if he is lucky. He speaks about us like that, I assume he thinks about us like that (both of these are from 'reports' as he does not actually speak to us at all) and if you read what many people on this board write, THEY too think that this is our rightful place (the best we can hope for). The days of sheer excitement at our 'potential to achieve' . . are over. The days of quality players wanting to come here and then coming here . . are over. I am not being pessimistic, just factual - as most on here seem to routinely acknowledge, particularly the younger ones who appear to accept and be 'happy with' our lot. I dunno. Give it 20 years we can get back up there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 How I wish we could have someone of his quality again. We will never have anyone at this club, of his quality, again. Our owner has decided that the height of his ambition is mid-table mediocrity, if he is lucky. He speaks about us like that, I assume he thinks about us like that (both of these are from 'reports' as he does not actually speak to us at all) and if you read what many people on this board write, THEY too think that this is our rightful place (the best we can hope for). The days of sheer excitement at our 'potential to achieve' . . are over. The days of quality players wanting to come here and then coming here . . are over. I am not being pessimistic, just factual - as most on here seem to routinely acknowledge, particularly the younger ones who appear to accept and be 'happy with' our lot. I dunno. Give it 200 years we can get back up there. Is that what you really meant?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobby_solano Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 albert = one of the best we've ever had Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 EVERYONE KNOWS HIS NAME Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 EVERYONE KNOWS HIS NAME who? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 EVERYONE KNOWS HIS NAME who? Nile Ranger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 One of the heroes from a golden era. Good times Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyn davies Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Absolute legend. I'd f***ing love it if, just as a one-off, for that Masters 5-a-side they could recreate the Newcastle team from 1995-1997 Pav Barton Beresford Albert Ginola Lee Batty Beardsley Ferdinand Shearer Asprilla Canny 5-a-side squad that so how many of the present first team squad would be good enough to get in that team? would suggest none of 'em Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LucaAltieri Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 How I wish we could have someone of his quality again. We will never have anyone at this club, of his quality, again. Our owner has decided that the height of his ambition is mid-table mediocrity, if he is lucky. He speaks about us like that, I assume he thinks about us like that (both of these are from 'reports' as he does not actually speak to us at all) and if you read what many people on this board write, THEY too think that this is our rightful place (the best we can hope for). The days of sheer excitement at our 'potential to achieve' . . are over. The days of quality players wanting to come here and then coming here . . are over. I am not being pessimistic, just factual - as most on here seem to routinely acknowledge, particularly the younger ones who appear to accept and be 'happy with' our lot. Do one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Would he like to be manager? Anyone is better than the oaf we've got. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Absolute legend. I'd f***ing love it if, just as a one-off, for that Masters 5-a-side they could recreate the Newcastle team from 1995-1997 Pav Barton Beresford Albert Ginola Lee Batty Beardsley Ferdinand Shearer Asprilla Canny 5-a-side squad that so how many of the present first team squad would be good enough to get in that team? would suggest none of 'em Beye would start. Harper now is also a better keeper than Pav was. Although I'm aware he was around at the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest optimistic nit Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Bassong in for Peacock imo (assuming were talking about best 11 not 11 best players). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 How I wish we could have someone of his quality again. We will never have anyone at this club, of his quality, again. Our owner has decided that the height of his ambition is mid-table mediocrity, if he is lucky. He speaks about us like that, I assume he thinks about us like that (both of these are from 'reports' as he does not actually speak to us at all) and if you read what many people on this board write, THEY too think that this is our rightful place (the best we can hope for). The days of sheer excitement at our 'potential to achieve' . . are over. The days of quality players wanting to come here and then coming here . . are over. I am not being pessimistic, just factual - as most on here seem to routinely acknowledge, particularly the younger ones who appear to accept and be 'happy with' our lot. Do one. I assume kindergaten was closed today because of the snow? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LucaAltieri Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 How I wish we could have someone of his quality again. We will never have anyone at this club, of his quality, again. Our owner has decided that the height of his ambition is mid-table mediocrity, if he is lucky. He speaks about us like that, I assume he thinks about us like that (both of these are from 'reports' as he does not actually speak to us at all) and if you read what many people on this board write, THEY too think that this is our rightful place (the best we can hope for). The days of sheer excitement at our 'potential to achieve' . . are over. The days of quality players wanting to come here and then coming here . . are over. I am not being pessimistic, just factual - as most on here seem to routinely acknowledge, particularly the younger ones who appear to accept and be 'happy with' our lot. Do one. I assume kindergaten was closed today because of the snow? It was actually as you well know. I assume that's why you're so pent up today. No opportunity to get your rocks off, right? Anyway... ignoring the melodramatic nature of your post... is it really necessary in here? Plenty of other threads on the state of the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Absolute legend. I'd f***ing love it if, just as a one-off, for that Masters 5-a-side they could recreate the Newcastle team from 1995-1997 Pav Barton Beresford Albert Ginola Lee Batty Beardsley Ferdinand Shearer Asprilla Canny 5-a-side squad that so how many of the present first team squad would be good enough to get in that team? would suggest none of 'em A back 3? Harper for Pav Beye for Barton Bassong for Peacock (?) and a bit contraversially Jonas for Asprilla. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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