Karjala Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 So, basically we are safe, we arent spending fuck all. If we get a bid we cant refuse, we wont replace them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shaun Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 What the fucks going on in here? Suicide must be rife up North. Always so negative. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wisdom Body Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Why the hell is it 2012, 2013 and then 2015? It's part of the transition from January to summertime. It will then remain every 2 years (IIRC). As far as I know there are no plans to move the AFCON to (European) summertime. They're moving it to odd years so that during World Cup years African players don't have to play 2 major international competitions within 6 months, together with all the club commitments in between. However instead of doing the sensible thing and having a three year interval between this competition and the next, they are holding the competition two years in a row, 2012 & 2013... In addition to switching to odd years they should also switch it to every four years, the current two-year system devalues the competition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Our striker situation is really poor. We have got lucky with Ba so far but then you have Lovenkrands a willing trier who will surely be gone in the Summer, Shola who has the occasional good game but won't stay fit for more than a couple of games and Best who is woefully out of form but who the club have seemingly wanted to get rid of since he signed. There also seems to be a lack of young strikers coming through - Simpson is a prospect but he is only 16 and a few years away yet but other than him, there seems to be very little and Airey seems to be injured a lot. Vuckic can probably play as a supporting striker if needed. There is a lot of work to be done in the next few months to improve the striking options if they are not going to do anything this January. We have a good young striker prospect called Simpson? Really dunno that, mind to introduce a bit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 He obviously means Campbell. I used to like this.thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypd Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Why the hell is it 2012, 2013 and then 2015? It's part of the transition from January to summertime. It will then remain every 2 years (IIRC). As far as I know there are no plans to move the AFCON to (European) summertime. They're moving it to odd years so that during World Cup years African players don't have to play 2 major international competitions within 6 months, together with all the club commitments in between. However instead of doing the sensible thing and having a three year interval between this competition and the next, they are holding the competition two years in a row, 2012 & 2013... In addition to switching to odd years they should also switch it to every four years, the current two-year system devalues the competition. is there a particular reason they don't they do it every four years? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I bet we'll miss out on 7th if we don't sign a striker in january. What's 7th worth though An extra couple of mill in prize money? A fixture list in Europe that will see our prem league position plummet I would rather us have a good crack at the domestic cups It also makes the club more capable of convincing potential signings to come, and existing good players to stay (though that's far from a priority it seems). You can show them the league table and say 'look at us, we're in a good position to push on and we think you'll help us do that'. Do you think we got Cabaye here by telling him that the target was to avoid relegation, or that finishing 14th would be acceptable? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I bet we'll miss out on 7th if we don't sign a striker in january. What's 7th worth though An extra couple of mill in prize money? A fixture list in Europe that will see our prem league position plummet I would rather us have a good crack at the domestic cups It also makes the club more capable of convincing potential signings to come, and existing good players to stay (though that's far from a priority it seems). You can show them the league table and say 'look at us, we're in a good position to push on and we think you'll help us do that'. Do you think we got Cabaye here by telling him that the target was to avoid relegation, or that finishing 14th would be acceptable? Like Dave has essentially said, finishing 7th would show ambition really. It would be a massive plus if 7th turned out to be an Europa League spot in the end too - it will indicate to potential signings that we're a club "going places". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Getting into Europe is never a bad thing as far as i'm concerned. It can be a detriment if we don't plan for it properly, but simply being there should give us an advantage in pre-season business/general planning anyway. To simply be back on the European stage, at whatever level, would put us on the map again, having potentially faded into obscurity as little as two years ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Yorkie still longs for the days of dicking Estonian butchers 2-0 at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Is it just me, or has the Evening Chronicle started to spread a lot more rumours lately? As if they knew this and that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Yorkie still longs for the days of dicking Estonian butchers 2-0 at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Tbh i used to love going into games against European minnows thinking we were gonna cane them 7-0. That self-pride and excitement was worth the underwhelming 1-0s that ensued. In all seriousness, some of my most exciting times as a Newcastle fan have come from the UEFA Cup. Some of the most crushing disappointments as well, granted. I'd love to see us back in it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Disappointed BUT can't say I am surprised They clearly don't care too much about pushing the club forward, it is all about staying in the division with as little cost as possible We are in a great position and all it takes is a couple of signings (they don't have to be huge fees or panic buys) to ensure we will finish 7th no problem and maybe even push for 6th BUT I can see us dropping down the table, especially if Ba gets injured Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 So we've been looking for a forward for years and we could only identify one to go after during this window, pathetic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Europa league is well worth it once you get to the quartre finals. Warm away trips to Portugal in April, yes please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Can't think who it was off the top of my head, but someone on here will be happy if this is true: http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Newcastle-prepare-move-for-Middlesbrough-Rhys-Williams-article846880.html Toon prepare move for Boro's versatile Australian Published 22:29 28/12/11 By Alan Nixon Newcastle are set to make a shock move for versatile Middlesbrough star Rhys Williams. Toon boss Alan Pardew needs to reinforce his squad on a budget. The 23-year-old Aussie can play in three or four roles and could be ideal for his plans. Williams has 18 months to go on his contract and is stalling over talks. A £3million Newcastle bid could force Boro to sell their prime asset. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Perch's replacement? (In terms of a utility man). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binnsy Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 i'd be happy with Williams coming in, bit like Ridgwell in that he can play in a few positions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Can't think who it was off the top of my head, but someone on here will be happy if this is true: http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Newcastle-prepare-move-for-Middlesbrough-Rhys-Williams-article846880.html Toon prepare move for Boro's versatile Australian Published 22:29 28/12/11 By Alan Nixon Newcastle are set to make a shock move for versatile Middlesbrough star Rhys Williams. Toon boss Alan Pardew needs to reinforce his squad on a budget. The 23-year-old Aussie can play in three or four roles and could be ideal for his plans. Williams has 18 months to go on his contract and is stalling over talks. A £3million Newcastle bid could force Boro to sell their prime asset. Aussiemag? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 On a budget. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnbull2000 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 What's there to aspire to from our current position? The Champion's League is realistically a non-starter unless we get a sugar daddy and rise above Arsenal and Chelsea, and the Europa League is just complete sh*te. If we did actually strengthen our squad substantially, I'd rather avoid the distraction of the Europa and focus on 4th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 That Williams has looked shite every time I've seen him. They had a younger Williams who was supposed to be shit hot, didn't they? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Wtf? http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/football/9441838.Eastleigh_record_bid_threatened_by_Newcastle_United/?ref=rss Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Rhys Williams is wank. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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