alpal78 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 It's going to be interesting because if we take Ben Arfa's word for it, Hughton promised him a playmaker role which would mean Nolan would probably drop back deep if he even gets a game at all. I think Hughton will surprise a few people tbh, he droppped Nolan back into midfield yesterday, showing his place 'upfront' is not as stable as it seems and it's not as if we don't have any replacements for captain, with both Barton and Coloccini taking the armband last season. That's even worse! Nolan in centre midfield is twice as bad as Nolan in the supporting striker role! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 It's going to be interesting because if we take Ben Arfa's word for it, Hughton promised him a playmaker role which would mean Nolan would probably drop back deep if he even gets a game at all. I think Hughton will surprise a few people tbh, he droppped Nolan back into midfield yesterday, showing his place 'upfront' is not as stable as it seems and it's not as if we don't have any replacements for captain, with both Barton and Coloccini taking the armband last season. That's even worse! Nolan in centre midfield is twice as bad as Nolan in the supporting striker role! That is worse but imo it won't happen, i was just showing that Nolan's place upfront is under threat. In midfield we have Barton, who i think Hughton sees as our driving force and Tiote, who we paid a hefty (in relation to our financial spending) fee for, will not be a bench man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 One Huge Problem I have with Hughton is why isn't he not doing anything to make sure Nolan is going to fitter. I'm sure some managers actually fined their players for being overweight, and would be putting them onto stricter fitness plans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 EDIT: Regarding Nolan, he was taken off for Ameobi against Man U. With concussion not through choice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 from what I saw in the post match interview he gave yeastersay, his hair seems to have turned greyer now! Poor fella. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Don't think this has been posted.. from the Sunday Sun. "Have I enjoyed it? Um, I suppose, well, I would have to say it would be yes, overall. Maybe not everything. "The best way to put it is that I’ve enjoyed the challenge of being Newcastle United manager. The pressures and stresses of being a manager make it very difficult to enjoy it fully because you’re always on the go and always dealing with one thing or another. That is the nature of the job. “But certainly I’ve enjoyed the challenge. And I think I have enjoyed the response of this group of players to the challenge. “That has given me the most enjoyment, seeing a good group of players come back from where they were at the beginning of last season. "I don’t mind being more high profile. I’m OK with that. Would I prefer to do less of the media work? Well, yes – I think every manager will tell you they would like to spend all of their time on the training pitch, but it is part and parcel of the job when you manage a big club. "You have to understand the responsibilities of things like talking to fans because they are important. It’s never something that I would stop doing, even though it probably doesn’t come that easily to me. "In some ways it has gone very quick and in other ways it has gone very slow. That’s because of the highs and lows – when you’re in the thick of it, it can be tough. You enjoy the highs but you can’t enjoy them for long. "As soon as you win, you’re back focusing on the next game. You don’t get a minute to enjoy it really. What I’ve been fortunate with is that we’ve had more good times than bad times since I’ve been here.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 So is he shit again now? I can't keep up with the wild swings of hyperbole whenever anything happens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 So is he shit again now? I can't keep up with the wild swings of hyperbole whenever anything happens. He fuked up royally at the weekend imo, not for team selection but for not being able to change the game properly. One good thing about Hughton is he learning and he does learn from most of his mistakes. Fingers crossed its all taken on board, though Everton selection is going to cause him headaches and I won't be judging him on what he does there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 So is he shit again now? I can't keep up with the wild swings of hyperbole whenever anything happens. He fuked up royally at the weekend imo, not for team selection but for not being able to change the game properly. One good thing about Hughton is he learning and he does learn from most of his mistakes. Fingers crossed its all taken on board, though Everton selection is going to cause him headaches and I won't be judging him on what he does there. Aye he's conservative in the extreme, that much is true. Hopefully he'll learn conservative won't keep us up. Time will tell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Have I enjoyed it? Um, I suppose, well, I would have to say it would be yes, overall. Maybe not everything. 'Least he's honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Big test for him tomorrow, not least team selection but substitutions and tactical changes if and when needed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Concerns will grow if Smith in particular starts tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 No sure how you can say with certainly that Hughton is learning from his mistakes. He essentially picked a player on saturday that clearly held us back in The Championship. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Absolute nonsense. Smith was invisible against Wolves but for a few typically misplaced passes. He doesn't deserve to be anywhere near the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 I thought he has a been a passenger in all 3 of our games so far. He just stays in the centre circle all game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Liam Liam O Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 I thought he has a been a passenger in all 3 of our games so far. He just stays in the centre circle all game Apart from when he's kicking people up a height in our penalty area. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest malandro Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 I thought he has a been a passenger in all 3 of our games so far. He just stays in the centre circle all game Probably following his manager’s instructions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
womblemaster Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 This game really is going to expose if hughton is capable of stepping up to this lvl as a manager, sadly i doubt it, but Would luv it. luv it, if he proved me wrong! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Absolute nonsense. Smith was invisible against Wolves but for a few typically misplaced passes. He doesn't deserve to be anywhere near the team. Anywhere near the team? Guthrie injured and Tiote only been available for the Blackpool game who would you have picked? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Someone else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinotheprehistoricgeordie Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Someone else. Great reply there. Fact of the matter is Hughton didn't drop Smith as he had no one to replace him with (Tiote only recently signing for the club) and Smith had played ok in the last two games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezertron Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 He didn't have to play a DM. We were at home against Blackpool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 He didn't have to play a DM. We were at home against Blackpool. Agreed. He could have got away with playing Vuckic in the middle with Barton from the start. We really need to step up a little bit with his development. You can't keep them in cotton wool for too long. Would have given the lad some good experience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 He didn't have to play a DM. We were at home against Blackpool. The alternative was Nolan and people moan when he plays CM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrBrown Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 He didn't have to play a DM. We were at home against Blackpool. The alternative was Nolan and people moan when he plays CM. People moan whatever fucking happens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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