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United's players and staff swapped balls and boots for bullets and barricades on Tuesday, as they spent an afternoon paintballing.

With seven new faces joining the St. James' Park ranks over the summer - who have all hit the ground running during the Club's unbeaten start to the 2011/12 campaign - it was the perfect opportunity for everyone to let their hair down and indulge in a spot of team bonding to boot.

 

So Newcastle headed to Slaley Hall in the Northumberland countryside, where it was players against staff over the course of four games.

 

From coaches and physios, to kit men and video analysts, they all donned the camouflage overalls and masks before heading into the woodland. And it was certainly an eventful afternoon for all involved.

 

Be it the sight of goalkeeping coach Andy Woodman managing to fall over at the start of every game, or midfielder Cheik Tiote stocking up on enough paint grenades to satisfy an army, it is fair to say that everyone got fully engrossed in the afternoon's activities.

 

There was, however, rumours of some foul play going on behind enemy lines. Winger Gabriel Obertan chose to keep a safe distance from the action, yet still managed to get hit by a couple of body shots, while full-back Ryan Taylor found himself singled out and ambushed by three members of staff after the whistle was blown to finish one of the games.

 

But it was Steven Taylor who deserves to be court-martialed for his underhand tactics. Insiders claim the defender was sniping against his teammates for his own entertainment, before turning the gun on the Club's official photographer Ian Horrocks and video reporter Rob Scanlon, who were both chronicling the afternoon.

 

It was all in good spirits though and, for the record, the staff will be enjoying bragging rights around the Training Centre for the foreseeable future…

 

http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20110928/united-paint-the-toon-red_2281670_2465561

 

:lol: :shifty:

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United's players and staff swapped balls and boots for bullets and barricades on Tuesday, as they spent an afternoon paintballing.

With seven new faces joining the St. James' Park ranks over the summer - who have all hit the ground running during the Club's unbeaten start to the 2011/12 campaign - it was the perfect opportunity for everyone to let their hair down and indulge in a spot of team bonding to boot.

 

So Newcastle headed to Slaley Hall in the Northumberland countryside, where it was players against staff over the course of four games.

 

From coaches and physios, to kit men and video analysts, they all donned the camouflage overalls and masks before heading into the woodland. And it was certainly an eventful afternoon for all involved.

 

Be it the sight of goalkeeping coach Andy Woodman managing to fall over at the start of every game, or midfielder Cheik Tiote stocking up on enough paint grenades to satisfy an army, it is fair to say that everyone got fully engrossed in the afternoon's activities.

 

There was, however, rumours of some foul play going on behind enemy lines. Winger Gabriel Obertan chose to keep a safe distance from the action, yet still managed to get hit by a couple of body shots, while full-back Ryan Taylor found himself singled out and ambushed by three members of staff after the whistle was blown to finish one of the games.

 

But it was Steven Taylor who deserves to be court-martialed for his underhand tactics. Insiders claim the defender was sniping against his teammates for his own entertainment, before turning the gun on the Club's official photographer Ian Horrocks and video reporter Rob Scanlon, who were both chronicling the afternoon.

 

It was all in good spirits though and, for the record, the staff will be enjoying bragging rights around the Training Centre for the foreseeable future…

 

http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20110928/united-paint-the-toon-red_2281670_2465561

 

:lol: :shifty:

 

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Absolutely perfect partner he has alongside him. Saylor can do his 'getting stuck in/old fashioned centre half' sorta shit whilst Colo' sweeps up behind and plays the football. Always likely to score from set pieces too. Think he's coming into his own now with Fabricio.

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Absolutely perfect partner he has alongside him. Saylor can do his 'getting stuck in/old fashioned centre half' sorta s*** whilst Colo' sweeps up behind and plays the football. Always likely to score from set pieces too. Think he's coming into his own now with Fabricio.

that works in reverse aswell no ?
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Absolutely perfect partner he has alongside him. Saylor can do his 'getting stuck in/old fashioned centre half' sorta s*** whilst Colo' sweeps up behind and plays the football. Always likely to score from set pieces too. Think he's coming into his own now with Fabricio.

that works in reverse aswell no ?

 

Yes - but works with Colo/ Willo too

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Thought he performed very well again today apart from the tackle on Doyle that he didn't need to make. Hope he carries on this level of performance as it's such a positive of our side at the moment.

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Absolutely perfect partner he has alongside him. Saylor can do his 'getting stuck in/old fashioned centre half' sorta s*** whilst Colo' sweeps up behind and plays the football. Always likely to score from set pieces too. Think he's coming into his own now with Fabricio.

that works in reverse aswell no ?

 

Yes - but works with Colo/ Willo too

should be apparent by now that it doesn't work as well.
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Absolutely perfect partner he has alongside him. Saylor can do his 'getting stuck in/old fashioned centre half' sorta s*** whilst Colo' sweeps up behind and plays the football. Always likely to score from set pieces too. Think he's coming into his own now with Fabricio.

that works in reverse aswell no ?

 

Yeah - definitely. I re-read that post and it doesn't do Taylor justice. What I mean is, that they both compliment each other excellently.

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Think he's benefited more than anyone else from Colo being made captain, gives him security, protection, direction and a leader to learn from. A settled partner as well, all the things Taylor hasn't had since he was a teenager.

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Playing better than I thought he was capable of this season. Well, I say better, I suppose more consistently would be the term.

 

He's always looked like he's got a mistake in him previously but he's dishing out good consistent displays thus far.

 

Humble pie being cut as I type.

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