Rich Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I thought Lovenkrands did ok today, despite not being properly fit. Looked comfortable on the ball, didn't waste it and did very well to outmuscle the defender for his chance. I'm afraid I disagree, his ball retention was fucking awful. Weaker than water, just got nudged off the ball time and again. Correctly removed at the interval. Agree with Pilko. He's very, very poor technically and was incredibly average again - first game in a while though I suppose. Just not convinced he's got the stuff required, but then again who has? Also agree with the Barton stuff. I do think the red was harsh, personally, but I'm angry with Barton for even giving that cunt of a referee the chance to send him off. You could see he was nursing a semi as he reached for his red to send off Big Bad Joey. Fucking arsehole. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Lovenkrands has looked ok up front and obviously notched a couple but every time he's been out wide, he's been garbage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I thought Lovenkrands did ok today, despite not being properly fit. Looked comfortable on the ball, didn't waste it and did very well to outmuscle the defender for his chance. I'm afraid I disagree, his ball retention was f***ing awful. Weaker than water, just got nudged off the ball time and again. Correctly removed at the interval. Agree with Pilko. He's very, very poor technically and was incredibly average again - first game in a while though I suppose. Just not convinced he's got the stuff required, but then again who has? Also agree with the Barton stuff. I do think the red was harsh, personally, but I'm angry with Barton for even giving that c*** of a referee the chance to send him off. You could see he was nursing a semi as he reached for his red to send off Big Bad Joey. f***ing arsehole. You could see the fucking arse of the referee absolutely glowing in unadulterated joy as he reached for his pocket. Probably thinking to himself that he was going to be the hero that ended Joey Barton's career. Doesn't take away from Barton's stupidity though. You know he's going to be out to get you. Why make the reckless challenge when you're not even in a dangerous area? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sicsfingeredmong Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Didn't pick this up via the telecast - as i was away from my viewing set, on a couple of occasions - but i refer to the The Independent's post match review. This observation and i'm paraphrasing ,"Mike Ashley, in the directors box, chuckled as Shearer was teased by the home support with the 'You should've stayed on the telly' chant. Disappointing to say the very least, if true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Didn't pick this up via the telecast - as i was away from my viewing set, on a couple of occasions - but i refer to the The Independent's post match review. This observation and i'm paraphrasing ,"Mike Ashley, in the directors box, chuckled as Shearer was teased by the home support with the 'You should've stayed on the telly' chant. Disappointing to say the very least, if true. why is it disappointing when Shearer himself acknowledged the kop, came out of the dugout, and gave them a wave and a smile? :omg: MIKE CHUCKLED!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Hardly any positives today - the return of Barton would have been if he could just engage brain now and again for 90 mins not 75. Thought Duff had a good game considering he was at full back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samag Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 The daftest thing of all is if we can get two home win that will probably be enough to keep us up. Even if we did stay up this year we have too many players who are not good enough on large wages that no one else will look at buying off us, so we will be in the same position next season. We are so desperate for a quality centre half that can lead and organise the back four. (The second and third goals last night and the goal Stoke scored were an embarrassment to non league defending never mind premier league.) As well as two new centre midfields to go with a right winger and back up full backs. Too much is needed. The club is now paying the penalty for many years of bad management. It started long before Ashley came he as just added to the problem not solved it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Hardly any positives today - the return of Barton would have been if he could just engage brain now and again for 90 mins not 75. Thought Duff had a good game considering he was at full back. duffs a better left back for us than he ever was a winger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 The daftest thing of all is if we can get two home win that will probably be enough to keep us up. Even if we did stay up this year we have too many players who are not good enough on large wages that no one else will look at buying off us, so we will be in the same position next season. We are so desperate for a quality centre half that can lead and organise the back four. (The second and third goals last night and the goal Stoke scored were an embarrassment to non league defending never mind premier league.) As well as two new centre midfields to go with a right winger and back up full backs. Too much is needed. The club is now paying the penalty for many years of bad management. It started long before Ashley came he as just added to the problem not solved it. We need to find a bunch of "Bassong's," cheap unheralded players who can do a job/be our best player. Ironically the man/men who found Bassong have left the club now. I expect a lot of Championship based young players will be signed whether we stay up or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darth Toon Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Ironically the man/men who found Bassong have left the club now. I'm sure Keegan won't mind helping with player recommendations if Alan asks him nicely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Ironically the man/men who found Bassong have left the club now. I'm sure Keegan won't mind helping with player recommendations if Alan asks him nicely. boom boom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Lovenkrands has looked ok up front and obviously notched a couple but every time he's been out wide, he's been garbage. Had more efforts on goal than oba. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Lovenkrands has looked ok up front and obviously notched a couple but every time he's been out wide, he's been garbage. Had more efforts on goal than oba. No he didn't. Oba had that shot that flashed over in the opening exchanges, and Lovenkrands did that passback to Reina when he got in behind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Lovenkrands has looked ok up front and obviously notched a couple but every time he's been out wide, he's been garbage. Had more efforts on goal than oba. No he didn't. Oba had that shot that flashed over in the opening exchanges, and Lovenkrands did that passback to Reina when he got in behind. Shit. Well did as well as oba then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2009/may/04/liverpool-newcastle-united shit report. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1878 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Lovenkrands has looked ok up front and obviously notched a couple but every time he's been out wide, he's been garbage. That's exactly what he was like at Rangers. It's a total waste of time playing him on the wing, stick him up front and he'll bag a few goals for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Just seen the goals and Bartons sending off. Defending was fucking wick. Barton, fuck off no need for it in that area of the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 The annoying thing is, Barton was actually looking not bad at some points. Stupid tackle. Duff was good again, he must be running out of steam, playing for a shit team where he's the only player in the other half who gives a fuck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Just seen the highlights again. If I was in Shearer's boots I'd have the lot of them practicing basic defensive skills particularly from set pieces. If you watch how we line up for the third again you'd think it was Liverpool defending the set piece. How so many defenders can be so inept as not to be able to get goal side of the man is a complete joke, there were three players there waiting to tap it in. Is it something on the training ground or had they just given up? Who knows but it needs sorting. As for Barton, personally I think it was a yellow but at the end of the day it was just sheer stupidity on his part. Alonso was going no where and he just lunged in. Given the players and crowd reaction and the name on the back of his shirt and he was always going to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beezeri Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 The daftest thing of all is if we can get two home win that will probably be enough to keep us up. Even if we did stay up this year we have too many players who are not good enough on large wages that no one else will look at buying off us, so we will be in the same position next season. We are so desperate for a quality centre half that can lead and organise the back four. (The second and third goals last night and the goal Stoke scored were an embarrassment to non league defending never mind premier league.) As well as two new centre midfields to go with a right winger and back up full backs. Too much is needed. The club is now paying the penalty for many years of bad management. It started long before Ashley came he as just added to the problem not solved it. We need to find a bunch of "Bassong's," cheap unheralded players who can do a job/be our best player. Ironically the man/men who found Bassong have left the club now. I expect a lot of Championship based young players will be signed whether we stay up or not. Shearer's been said to make some changes in our scouting system but anyone really aware what kind of changes? Just whishing he hasn't stopped our recent youth based transfer policy...as that's the only way to go especially if we go down Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 The daftest thing of all is if we can get two home win that will probably be enough to keep us up. Even if we did stay up this year we have too many players who are not good enough on large wages that no one else will look at buying off us, so we will be in the same position next season. We are so desperate for a quality centre half that can lead and organise the back four. (The second and third goals last night and the goal Stoke scored were an embarrassment to non league defending never mind premier league.) As well as two new centre midfields to go with a right winger and back up full backs. Too much is needed. The club is now paying the penalty for many years of bad management. It started long before Ashley came he as just added to the problem not solved it. We need to find a bunch of "Bassong's," cheap unheralded players who can do a job/be our best player. Ironically the man/men who found Bassong have left the club now. I expect a lot of Championship based young players will be signed whether we stay up or not. Shearer's been said to make some changes in our scouting system but anyone really aware what kind of changes? Just whishing he hasn't stopped our recent youth based transfer policy...as that's the only way to go especially if we go down I think signing players that improve the first team is the best way to go regardless of whether we stay up or go down. That's not to say I don't want us continue signing youngsters as well btw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 The daftest thing of all is if we can get two home win that will probably be enough to keep us up. Even if we did stay up this year we have too many players who are not good enough on large wages that no one else will look at buying off us, so we will be in the same position next season. We are so desperate for a quality centre half that can lead and organise the back four. (The second and third goals last night and the goal Stoke scored were an embarrassment to non league defending never mind premier league.) As well as two new centre midfields to go with a right winger and back up full backs. Too much is needed. The club is now paying the penalty for many years of bad management. It started long before Ashley came he as just added to the problem not solved it. Owen, Viduka, Cacapa and Gonzales will go since they're at the end of their contracts so that'll save us about £13-£14 million a season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Fucking hell, what wages are you basing that on? Still be a shitload of money mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 The daftest thing of all is if we can get two home win that will probably be enough to keep us up. Even if we did stay up this year we have too many players who are not good enough on large wages that no one else will look at buying off us, so we will be in the same position next season. We are so desperate for a quality centre half that can lead and organise the back four. (The second and third goals last night and the goal Stoke scored were an embarrassment to non league defending never mind premier league.) As well as two new centre midfields to go with a right winger and back up full backs. Too much is needed. The club is now paying the penalty for many years of bad management. It started long before Ashley came he as just added to the problem not solved it. We need to find a bunch of "Bassong's," cheap unheralded players who can do a job/be our best player. Ironically the man/men who found Bassong have left the club now. I expect a lot of Championship based young players will be signed whether we stay up or not. Vetere is still at Newcastle isn't he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Fucking hell, what wages are you basing that on? Still be a shitload of money mind. Owen - £120,000 Viduka - £75,000 Cacapa - £35,000 Gonzales - £20-30,000 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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