Guest optimistic nit Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Just something about Harper and England which is worth considering: How many England No.2s have been called upon at the last minute only to have a howler. I put this down to the typical sub keeper for England being so used to being No. 1 that they haven't developed that mentality to be ready as back-up. Steve Harper has that mentality to perfection and could make him more useful to have around the place than other keepers. mountain from a molehill yet again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diddimz Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Good read, great to read about him knocking on the managers door as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Just something about Harper and England which is worth considering: How many England No.2s have been called upon at the last minute only to have a howler. I put this down to the typical sub keeper for England being so used to being No. 1 that they haven't developed that mentality to be ready as back-up. Steve Harper has that mentality to perfection and could make him more useful to have around the place than other keepers. mountain from a molehill yet again. Indeed, what a load of nonsense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TêteDeMaure Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I would love to see him play for England. Not just because i'm English but probably because he's on par if not better than the current number 1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Just something about Harper and England which is worth considering: How many England No.2s have been called upon at the last minute only to have a howler. I put this down to the typical sub keeper for England being so used to being No. 1 that they haven't developed that mentality to be ready as back-up. Steve Harper has that mentality to perfection and could make him more useful to have around the place than other keepers. Clever thinking ! Surely if you were looking for an England No. 2 you would want someone who's used to playing every week, not someone who is a specialist at sitting on the bench?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Just something about Harper and England which is worth considering: How many England No.2s have been called upon at the last minute only to have a howler. I put this down to the typical sub keeper for England being so used to being No. 1 that they haven't developed that mentality to be ready as back-up. Steve Harper has that mentality to perfection and could make him more useful to have around the place than other keepers. Clever thinking ! Surely if you were looking for an England No. 2 you would want someone who's used to playing every week, not someone who is a specialist at sitting on the bench?! His point was that someone that's playing every week isn't used to being called on at the last minute, and so doesn't perform. Harper would be used to that and would be more able to play at his best on short notice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Just something about Harper and England which is worth considering: How many England No.2s have been called upon at the last minute only to have a howler. I put this down to the typical sub keeper for England being so used to being No. 1 that they haven't developed that mentality to be ready as back-up. Steve Harper has that mentality to perfection and could make him more useful to have around the place than other keepers. Clever thinking ! Surely if you were looking for an England No. 2 you would want someone who's used to playing every week, not someone who is a specialist at sitting on the bench?! His point was that someone that's playing every week isn't used to being called on at the last minute, and so doesn't perform. Harper would be used to that and would be more able to play at his best on short notice. But they're used to playing, so they'll be able to play! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Top article and a true professional as well. An antidote to the modern professional footballer. Players like Harper are so rare in the game now, it's untrue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 My opinion of the man has greatly improved. The lack of ambition is addressed and Shay Given should probably have taken note on how to deal with problems you have with the club. Fingers crossed the club put him on at least 30k a week. He's been on loads of money whilst he's been here. SBR said we'd offered him a very lucrative contract to compensate for him being 2nd choice. I can't understand why you'd hope he was on at least £30k. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Good guy. Good keeper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieMandias Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Very well written story. Compare that to the shite in the local press. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrette Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Comes across very well, not that he ever hasn't. I hope he takes his chance and sticks around for next few years. I'd love to see him get the #1 jersey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 If there's one good thing about our currents squad, it's that everyone seems so... likable. Just looking at the interviews we've seen from Bassong, Colo, Enrique, Nolan, Raylor and Harper etc. they've all come off as top blokes who enjoy playing for the club. No more shit-stirrers like Insomnia or lazy wasters like Carr. There's not a single member of our current squad that I honestly hate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Can't get my head round him having a mortgage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 If there's one good thing about our currents squad, it's that everyone seems so... likable. Just looking at the interviews we've seen from Bassong, Colo, Enrique, Nolan, Raylor and Harper etc. they've all come off as top blokes who enjoy playing for the club. No more shit-stirrers like Insomnia or lazy wasters like Carr. There's not a single member of our current squad that I honestly hate. Alan Smith? Damien Duff? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 If there's one good thing about our currents squad, it's that everyone seems so... likable. Just looking at the interviews we've seen from Bassong, Colo, Enrique, Nolan, Raylor and Harper etc. they've all come off as top blokes who enjoy playing for the club. No more shit-stirrers like Insomnia or lazy wasters like Carr. There's not a single member of our current squad that I honestly hate. Alan Smith? Damien Duff? Geremi? Carroll? Cacapa? Butt? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 If there's one good thing about our currents squad, it's that everyone seems so... likable. Just looking at the interviews we've seen from Bassong, Colo, Enrique, Nolan, Raylor and Harper etc. they've all come off as top blokes who enjoy playing for the club. No more shit-stirrers like Insomnia or lazy wasters like Carr. There's not a single member of our current squad that I honestly hate. Alan Smith? Damien Duff? They never stir any shit and they never waste any energy when they are on the pitch. They are 100% honest working nice guys on and off the pitch. If you hate them there is something really wrong with you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Likes of Smitih/Butt/Duff/Cacapa/Geremi are just really, really bad players. I haven't seen anything about them that makes me fault their attitude. Carroll's a cunt, but he's not visible enough for me care. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Likes of Smitih/Butt/Duff/Cacapa/Geremi are just really, really bad players. I haven't seen anything about them that makes me fault their attitude. Carroll's a cunt, but he's not visible enough for me care. Smith's a top top lad, but a poor poor player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 love to see his house if he's still paying off a mortgage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NobbyOhNobby Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Good read, great to read about him knocking on the managers door as well. I love a good story about people knocking on other people's doors. It's the suspense thing. It's a will they let them in or won't they. Great, edge of the seat, British Isles, thriller. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Good read, great to read about him knocking on the managers door as well. I love a good story about people knocking on other people's doors. It's the suspense thing. It's a will they let them in or won't they. Great, edge of the seat, British Isles, thriller. i prefferred the way duncan was supposed to have knocked on ruud's door. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Can't get my head round him having a mortgage. Not every footballer can pay a few million upfront for there gaffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Top bloke, great loyalty to Newcastle, hope to see him do really well now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Can't get my head round him having a mortgage. Not every footballer can pay a few million upfront for there gaffs. not many need to pay a few million to buy there houses outright let alone as an up front lumper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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