Heron Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Well, the day finally came and the moment finally arrived, when Newcastle United (that not so big club from the North East) got relegated. The dissappointment never has quite sunk in for me yet, not sure if it will either. For what was dissappointing about our performance this year? Nothing. It's been shambolic from start to finish. Yet the one thing, the same thing as always, that has made this season memorable, and worthwhile, has been the support. I had a season ticket in the Leazes End for about 7 years, and moved up to the new "singing section" for this season, and despite the doubts of many people within the ground I think the singing section has been magnificent. There has been a constant murmor of support coming from that area of the ground with the occassional outburst which has shook the whole ground into action. Not only this area - but the Strawberry Corner also, has been magnificent, the gallowgate and it's rallying cries in moments of sheer desperation, it's been great, truelly great. Seeing those 3,000 fans down at Villa and hearing them singing their hearts out made me so proud. Seeing people keep that stiff upper lip and continue supporting the lads post match was phenomenal. Those 3,000, have single handedly (if you like) stuck a two-fingered salute to every single journalist, media pundit, tv presenter, football fan, who has ever ridiculed us, and I would just like to personally thank them via this message. I will be there next year, and I hope the singing section will be too, even better again if it is in the lower section of the ground! But the final thing that's making it mkre and more appetising is the continued enthusiasm shown by our support. Everyone appears to be keeping faith, and I hope it continues, for this is the time when many will look on and judge us, and this is the time for us to collectively have our backs to the wall, and fight our way back to where we belong, the top 10 of the best league in the world. I would like to think we keep Alan Shearer on board with Iain Dowie and then maybe a nice mixture of the likes of Rob Lee and some more experienced coaches. With about £10-15million and the squad below then I think we would have a good chance of securing promotion.... Steve Harper - GK Habib Beye - RB Jose Enrique - LB Sebastien Bassong - CB Steven Taylor - CB Peter Lovenkrands - RM Jonas Gutierrez - LM Danny Guthrie - CM Alan Smith - CM Obafemi Martins - ST Andrew Carroll - ST Damien Duff - Squad Player Ryan Taylor - Squad Player Tamas Kadar - Squad Player Fabio Zamblera - Squad Player David Edward Edgar - Squad Player Frank Wiafe Danquah - Squad Player Wesley Ngo Baheng - Squad Player Ole Soderberg - Squad Player Fraser Forster - Squad Player Ben Tozer - Squad Player Mark Viduka - Squad Player Callum Morris - Squad Player Kazenga LuaLua - Squad Player Tim Krul - Squad Player Ryan Donaldson - Squad Player Jonny Godsmark - Squad Player Nile Ranger - Squad Player Kevin Nolan - Get rid Cacapa - Get rid Joey Barton - Get rid Michael Owen - Get rid Foluwashola Ameobi - Get rid Xisco - Get rid Geremi - Get rid Nicholas Butt - Get rid Ignacio Gonzalez - Get rid Fabricio Coloccini - Get rid The place I would strengthen would be Midfield. I would get a creative central Midfielder and a solid holding Midfielder, then we would need a right winger for cover. I think the two wingers in place in that line up would do great for the Championship but I just think they both lack a bit of final product. Would still keep them in the Premier League like as squad players. Need a left and right back too for cover. I think the defense is probably the strongest aspect of our squad providing Coloccini isn't in it, I just think we lack strength in depth there, and up front it's time to freshen things up - fuck off Owen, Viduka and Shola and give Carroll and Ranger a chance. Providing our squad consisted of the above I think we'd do okay in the Championship - but more games means more depth is needed - preferrably at a low cost too. Midfield and up front are our two highest priority areas to fix though, as we have been fucking hopeless attacking teams. A bit if a mixed bag this post I know, but I just wanted to share my views..... HOWAY THE LADS! KEEP THE FAITH! NEWCASTLE UNITED, WILL NEVER, EVER, EVER!...BE DEFEATED! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 You seriously think Martins will stay? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Mongo Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 And Jonas? Bassong? Viduka? Løvenkrands? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 i think the away games next season could take on a right party atmosphere. (regardless of results) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 i think the away games next season could take on a right party atmosphere. (regardless of results) good times man. Ive not been away for years but its whetting my appetite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I agree, I think it will be great next season and I'm thoroughly looking forward to going to some of the away games next year. Also, I don't think Martins, etc will stay but based on our current suad that's what I would keep. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 i think the away games next season could take on a right party atmosphere. (regardless of results) good times man. Ive not been away for years but its whetting my appetite. same here. my last away was the 3-1 defeat at charlton (scott parker scored a screamer for us) but i'm looking at a few next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest westamfan Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Fantasy stuff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Fantasy stuff what is ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepharite Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 You seriously think Martins will stay? Katy Perry makes my pants explode! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest westamfan Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Fantasy stuff what is ? The original post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Fantasy stuff what is ? If we are anywhere near the top, some of these clubs will not know what the fuck on earth has hit them when the Toon army arrive, Nowt in the premier will match, our away support. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I cannot wait for the fixture list already.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I cannot wait for the fixture list already.... Last two promotions, every away game from about xmas, was like a huge Party, some brilliant weekends,.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I cannot wait for the fixture list already.... Last two promotions, every away game from about xmas, was like a huge Party, some brilliant weekends,.. Remember being at Peterborough early on in the KK promotion season. Fucking brilliant atmosphere that day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I cannot wait for the fixture list already.... Last two promotions, every away game from about xmas, was like a huge Party, some brilliant weekends,.. I'm only 19 so I cannot really remember the last promotion, but I think next season will be such a laugh from start to finish and I'm genuinely looking forward to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I cannot wait for the fixture list already.... Last two promotions, every away game from about xmas, was like a huge Party, some brilliant weekends,.. Remember being at Peterborough early on in the KK promotion season. Fucking brilliant atmosphere that day. aye was a good un, i watched it from half way up the floodlight pylon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Blackpool is the one everyone mentions but for some reason I reckon there will be far better trips at different grounds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Blackpool is the one everyone mentions but for some reason I reckon there will be far better trips at different grounds. Peterborough will be good, it was in the FA Cup a few years ago, 4k tickets and not a seat in the away end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ7 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Can't wait for some of these away games next season. Just hopes its not too hard to get tickets. Have my heart set on Peterborough, Sheff Wed and Barnsley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikri Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I cannot wait for the fixture list already.... Assuming Shearer is in charge then you can probably save a few quid on a train ticket to Ipswich if you book now, because you know that the fixture computer is somehow going to find a way to make Shearer vs Keane the 1st game of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Top post Heza. Its time to unite, and give our best support. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Good point. I reckon if you struggle getting away tickets you'll be able to get plenty in the home end anyways... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 What's the point of this thread, was there really a need for another one ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 It didn't really fit into any other particular thread, and it kind of covers topics that some others don't quite cover. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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