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I thought the stick he got from some after the Villa match was unfair, getting beat in the air by Benteke is hardly something to be ashamed of BUT good to see he played well today, the block at the end sums him up

's not even like benteke murdered him time after time,

 

i don't even think today was a great game from him, that was just what he does.

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/newcastle-united/9843042/How-Newcastle-United-put-the-accent-on-French-in-their-battle-for-Premier-League-survival.html

 

But what does the French invasion mean for English players on Tyneside, particularly the youngsters trying to break into the first team?

“I don’t see it as a problem,” Taylor said. “It’s the same as when I was young, Newcastle were always signing new players. You’ve just got to rise to the challenge. You’ve got to better yourself. You can’t sulk. You’re at a massive club, deal with it.

“It’s part and parcel of professional football. There have been players here the last few months who’ve got too comfortable, they’ve been too settled in their position. The competition is healthy.

“You’re not going to get a team of 11 Geordies. The Premier League is a melting pot.”

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/newcastle-united/9843042/How-Newcastle-United-put-the-accent-on-French-in-their-battle-for-Premier-League-survival.html

 

But what does the French invasion mean for English players on Tyneside, particularly the youngsters trying to break into the first team?

“I don’t see it as a problem,” Taylor said. “It’s the same as when I was young, Newcastle were always signing new players. You’ve just got to rise to the challenge. You’ve got to better yourself. You can’t sulk. You’re at a massive club, deal with it.

“It’s part and parcel of professional football. There have been players here the last few months who’ve got too comfortable, they’ve been too settled in their position. The competition is healthy.

“You’re not going to get a team of 11 Geordies. The Premier League is a melting pot.”

 

I hope he still has that attitude when/if Yanga-Mbiwa takes his place. :thup:

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/newcastle-united/9843042/How-Newcastle-United-put-the-accent-on-French-in-their-battle-for-Premier-League-survival.html

 

But what does the French invasion mean for English players on Tyneside, particularly the youngsters trying to break into the first team?

“I don’t see it as a problem,” Taylor said. “It’s the same as when I was young, Newcastle were always signing new players. You’ve just got to rise to the challenge. You’ve got to better yourself. You can’t sulk. You’re at a massive club, deal with it.

“It’s part and parcel of professional football. There have been players here the last few months who’ve got too comfortable, they’ve been too settled in their position. The competition is healthy.

“You’re not going to get a team of 11 Geordies. The Premier League is a melting pot.”

 

I hope he still has that attitude when/if Yanga-Mbiwa takes his place. :thup:

 

Is it my imagination but didnt someone else mention that players had become settled in their own positions, might have just been a general board comment not too sure. Possibly finishing as high as we did last season some were still patting themselves on the back for a job well done while the season was turning to shit. Nice to see signing players can scare a bit more fear in to those who think a season is enough to secure your place forever.

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