henke Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 For me it's also the turnaround that makes it special. Quite a number of these players were involved in our darkest period but they've worked hard and redeemed themselves... not f***ed off when the going got tough. Just shows that we often judge players and their ability too quickly, and vastly underestimate the effect of psychology, motivation and team spirit. We need to protect that as we look to improve the squad too. That's a big part of it. It's sticking two fingers up to the media and other clubs fans, who would have fucking loved it had we "done a leeds". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Liam Liam O Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Preferred Robson's team who kept winning from behind and following European games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rabit71 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 ginola and robert are possibly my favourite newcastle players we dont have that in this team (HBA may provide it, but we wont find out til next year) think my growing affection for "this group of lads", owes a lot to the fact that everyone seems to be against us. instead of being the entertainers and everybodies second favourite team, the media want everyone to hate us and take every opportunity to find anything even slightly wrong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 You can just tell the players enjoy being here. And it's lovely to see for a change. For me though i think Keegan's side had fantastic spirit, and some of the stories you hear are truly hilarious. But even a blind man could see how much 'this group of lads' get on. And if we stay up this season, and if we can drive on with the sort of spirit that we've seen after only 10 games and with CH in charge, i'd be very happy for NUFC'S future in the next 2-3 years Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 This side is obviously no where as near as exiting as the Keegan or Robson teams but what they are doing is giving us something to be proud of. You know even in defeat its not for the want of trying, they seem to genuinely care. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Preferred Robson's team who kept winning from behind and following European games. Well we can win from behind. Just gotta wait till next season when we're in Europe for the second bit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
traeir Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Exciting times at the moment. I believe if we finish 10th or above we could become a great side next season. Colo, Jose, Tiote, Barton, Ben Arfa and Carroll are all players capable of playing for a top 6 clubs, they all have many good years ahead of them. If we would spend 20-30m next summer on quality such as Tiote and Ben Arfa we could do some damage in the near future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Exciting times at the moment. I believe if we finish 10th or above we could become a great side next season. Colo, Jose, Tiote, Barton, Ben Arfa and Carroll are all players capable of playing for a top 6 clubs, they all have many good years ahead of them. If we would spend 20-30m next summer on quality such as Tiote and Ben Arfa we could do some damage in the near future. Remains to be seen. At the moment the only one of "top 6 quality" is Enrique IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Curls Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Exciting times at the moment. I believe if we finish 10th or above we could become a great side next season. Colo, Jose, Tiote, Barton, Ben Arfa and Carroll are all players capable of playing for a top 6 clubs, they all have many good years ahead of them. If we would spend 20-30m next summer on quality such as Tiote and Ben Arfa we could do some damage in the near future. We wouldnt need anything near that too add to this squad i reckon, We just need to be frugal and find more buys like tiote and not be held to ransom like we used to for past it players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Ben Arfa definitely has the pedigree. I know you consider Everton a top six club, and he could walk into that team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Exciting times at the moment. I believe if we finish 10th or above we could become a great side next season. Colo, Jose, Tiote, Barton, Ben Arfa and Carroll are all players capable of playing for a top 6 clubs, they all have many good years ahead of them. If we would spend 20-30m next summer on quality such as Tiote and Ben Arfa we could do some damage in the near future. Remains to be seen. At the moment the only one of "top 6 quality" is Enrique IMO. Yeah, not quite top 6. Good enough for those teams who are just under the top 6 possibly though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Depends what you class as a top six side. Colo is good enough from most sides outside the top three in current form. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Ben Arfa definitely has the pedigree. I know you consider Everton a top six club, and he could walk into that team. We still don't have a clue how he'd actually perform in this league though. (Yes, yes, I know...) If we're talking quite abstractly then yeah, he'd get into the Everton team. I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 It's a pretty hard thing to prove anyway as Ian says. But I agree with the general point being made: they're all good players in their own ways. Now let's all have some hot cocoa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Also Barton has been the epitome of erratic this season. He looks promising on that right hand side though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Our first Premiership season,aside from Pedro,we had no household names,but the football we played that season was astounding. Bobby Lee,Andy Cole,Steve Howey and Lee Clarke all became Internationals from that side,and all had great seasons.Loved Scotty Sellars too. Did Lee Clark play much in that side or become an international ? I never remember Clark being a top player for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Niel's already forgot what its like in the top 6. Wahey! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Clark had a very good season that first season and I believe he played in Le Tournoi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 It's the Chris 'Mourinho' Hoots effect, he's pulled together a realy nice group of loveable rascals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordstrom Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Under what circumstances would the club sell one of our players? I can't imagine the effect selling one of our first team players would have on the group. I really don't want any of our first-teamers sold but there's going to have to be a time... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Clark had a very good season that first season and I believe he played in Le Tournoi. Aye that was after the season he'd lost his place and had just joined that lot...was an odd selection. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I said a while back that I think this is the most likeable group of players we've had since I can remember, and that was before we brought in Tiote and Ben Arfa who have made things even better. The team spirit and togetherness is fantastic and I love that they all seem proud to play for Newcastle United, despite us not being one of the league's top teams any more. Scene's like the goal line pile-on after Nolan's first goal on Sunday just make me love them more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ7 Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Mike Ashley's a fucking cunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 I said a while back that I think this is the most likeable group of players we've had since I can remember, and that was before we brought in Tiote and Ben Arfa who have made things even better. The team spirit and togetherness is fantastic and I love that they all seem proud to play for Newcastle United, despite us not being one of the league's top teams any more. Scene's like the goal line pile-on after Nolan's first goal on Sunday just make me love them more. barton,carroll and nolan likeable ? i'd hate to see your mates. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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