Guest Know_All Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Don't think Max Johnson will be handed a pro deal. His kicking is terrible, not sure I've ever seen him make a save and doesn't seem very commanding on his back line. Physically he seems 'small for a keeper', though I think he's around 6'1" (so still has a few years to grow). If I'm holding that against Johnson, I've got to hold it against Jak Alnwick too, who seems really small and unopposing in the area at the moment (though he's a young 'un and will get better). Out of the youth keepers I saw last year, I'd rate them: 1. Jak Alnwick 2. Max Johnson 3. Ben Robinson Though Johnson is too old for the u18s now, and will probably be fighting Alnwick for the reserve games (unless Forster stays with us). As for Aaron Spear he had such a stop start season, didn't feature that heavily at first, came of the bench for a few minutes here and there. Not sure I've seen him play a game as a natural striker, always seems to be used on the right or left of a front 'three' (4-5-1 with attacking wingers). You can see the technique that people were raving about, showed some lovely touches and vision to spread a pass. But I think he'll need some heavy nurturing, has a natural anger/red mist to his game (ala Rooney) and picked up silly bookings (and a sending off) last season due to out right aggression/frustration coming into his game. Hopefully he can rest up and get back to full fitness and returns to Newcastle. Reading his Facebook status was a bit worrying, and I felt sorry for the lad, but hopefully the comments were said due to his knee injury. The clips I saw of the Friendship Cup thingy were probably the best I've seen him play for us so far, which is probably the first solid run he was given too. Always feel harsh giving opinions on the young uns like. You can take Max Johnson out of the equation, he was released at the end of last season and is going to the states on a scholarship i think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 wonder if he will update his homepage http://www.maxjohnson.net/information/profile.asp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest geordienorway Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Max Johnson Fantasy XI Demirel Volkan Pascal Chimbonda Rio Ferdinand John Terry Patrice Evra David Beckham Lionel Messi Kaka Cristiano Ronaldo Didier Drogba Michael Owen What the hell is Chimbonda doing there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Max Johnson Fantasy XI Demirel Volkan Pascal Chimbonda Rio Ferdinand John Terry Patrice Evra David Beckham Lionel Messi Kaka Cristiano Ronaldo Didier Drogba Michael Owen What the hell is Chimbonda doing there? And Owen.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 That screams of being done during/after Euro 2008 with having Volkan in net. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 You can take Max Johnson out of the equation, he was released at the end of last season and is going to the states on a scholarship i think. Finally something decent I'm starting to think you're the rolly polly burley security guy that seems to have an ongoing war with 'The Teeth' girl that stalks Danny Guthrie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 NUFC.COM From The Birmingham Mail on Thursday - further details, confirmation and fixtures all awaited: The Premier Reserve League competition will be split into three groups instead of two divisions next season. The Northern clubs will be split into two groups, A and B. The leaders of Northern A and B will face each other in a one-off tie, with the victors playing a national play-off final against the Southern winners. Southern Group: Arsenal, Aston Villa, Chelsea, West Bromwich Albion, West Ham United, Wolves. Northern Group A: Bolton Wanderers, Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Wigan Athletic. Northern Group B: Blackburn Rovers, Blackpool, Everton, Liverpool, Sunderland. If this is correct, then that means that four top-flight clubs won't be entering reserve sides in the competition: Fulham, Spurs, Birmingham City and Stoke City. Pretty crazy, though was a lot of talk last season about Reserves being scrapped (not ours, just in general). Suppose clubs prefer to loan out their youngsters now, or arrange private games against selected opposition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 You can take Max Johnson out of the equation, he was released at the end of last season and is going to the states on a scholarship i think. Finally something decent I'm starting to think you're the rolly polly burley security guy that seems to have an ongoing war with 'The Teeth' girl that stalks Danny Guthrie. I genuinely hate that girl. As long as Know_All isn't the little bald twat security guard by the tunnel I'll be happy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Spurs not having a stiffs team? They could probably have about four, not sure where all the promising youngsters are going to rot now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 You can take Max Johnson out of the equation, he was released at the end of last season and is going to the states on a scholarship i think. Finally something decent I'm starting to think you're the rolly polly burley security guy that seems to have an ongoing war with 'The Teeth' girl that stalks Danny Guthrie. I genuinely hate that girl. As long as Know_All isn't the little bald twat security guard by the tunnel I'll be happy. Sounds like theres a story behind that.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 He was just a bell end. He's about 5'3 and threatened to 'have me outside' if I didn't move. I wouldn't mind but my boss had told me to wait there after work to have a chat with him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stozo Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Spurs not having a stiffs team? They could probably have about four, not sure where all the promising youngsters are going to rot now. They sent a crazy number of their kids out on loan last season so I presume they will be doing the same again meaning they don't want to compete in a Reserve League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 He was just a bell end. He's about 5'3 and threatened to 'have me outside' if I didn't move. I wouldn't mind but my boss had told me to wait there after work to have a chat with him. On his turf! --- Yeah, Spurs loaned out a few players last season, so probably be the same again. Probably have private games too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 You wanna see him when you go autograph hunting, he goes mental! I'd love for our academy to be upgraded. It seems from an outsiders view that there's some talent but not much organization. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 You wanna see him when you go autograph hunting, he goes mental! I'd love for our academy to be upgraded. It seems from an outsiders view that there's some talent but not much organization. I think its getting there, but it'd be nice to keep an Academy Director longer then 18 months. I guess Joe Joyce is the only constant. Strong rumours that Steve Stone will step up to Reserve Manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I'd quite like a mini-overhaul personally, we have some fantastic facilities, the training ground is top 10 Premier League quality, we just need the coaches. The only one I've seen that I've thought yeah he's good is the goalkeeping coach Paul Barron. The rest just seem jobs for the boys. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Yeah, I can see where you're coming from, but I don't mind the Geordie connection within the academy. Barron doesn't do much work at Academy level, they have their own coach now, but I can't find out his name (its not on the internal coach sheet in the changing room ) I know his first name is Chris, and his second name beings with 'T'. Sounds like a Yorkshire bloke too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I don't get why they can't all coach together. Or promote more reserves to train with the first team and do block training sessions of positions such as defenders midfielders, really specialize training. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 begins with 'T'. Sounds like a Yorkshire bloke too. Theoretically could be anything then. t'Smith t'Jones t'Mitchell t'Evans t'Stevens etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 begins with 'T'. Sounds like a Yorkshire bloke too. Theoretically could be anything then. t'Smith t'Jones t'Mitchell t'Evans t'Stevens etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Think we've rumbled 'Know_Alls' cover, Kezmen. He hasn't returned since! So he's either big fat burly 'Teeth Girl' chasing security guard at the academy, or the little anger baldy dwarf who hates Kezmens security guard of the tunnel at the stadium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Wonder if Peter Reid taking over at Plymouth will have any effect on Carver potentially coming back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 All depends if Carver stays on staff or not, can't see the Toon paying compensation for a Reserve Team manager. I reckon, or for fans of NUFCblog - we reckon - It'll be someone not in a job or currently already on the books. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Know_All Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Think we've rumbled 'Know_Alls' cover, Kezmen. He hasn't returned since! So he's either big fat burly 'Teeth Girl' chasing security guard at the academy, or the little anger baldy dwarf who hates Kezmens security guard of the tunnel at the stadium. You are absoultely nowhere near the mark guys Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Think we've rumbled 'Know_Alls' cover, Kezmen. He hasn't returned since! So he's either big fat burly 'Teeth Girl' chasing security guard at the academy, or the little anger baldy dwarf who hates Kezmens security guard of the tunnel at the stadium. You are absoultely nowhere near the mark guys Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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