Darth Crooks Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 On a more serious note, this is what happens when you have a revolving door of management that are prone to making the same old mistakes - their inability to suss this useless lump a case in point Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shaun Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I think he'll be MoTM and bag a goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steggy Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 We will win 2-1. Okay? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedsBlackAndWhite Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I'm gonna stick my neck out and go for a dogged 1-0 to the toon Forever the optimist Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Smiths fit . Tbh we we're going to get beat anyway an at least this way Tiote wont be banned for next season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Smiths fit . Tbh we we're going to get beat anyway an at least this way Tiote wont be banned for next season He'll probably be on the bench. Fuck sake man. Smith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Dancer Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Did that say shitness level? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 FORGOTTEN midfielder Alan Smith is set to feature in the final two matches of the Premier League season after returning to full training with Newcastle yesterday. Smith has been sidelined since shattering his ankle in a challenge with Sunderland's Kieran Richardson during January's Wear-Tyne derby at the Stadium of Light. At the time, it was feared the 30-year-old would miss the remainder of the season, but he has battled his way back to full shitness ahead of schedule. He trained yesterday, along with fellow injury victim Kazenga LuaLua, and could be involved in either this weekend's away game at Chelsea or next weekend's final home game with West Brom. Cheik Tiote will pick up a three-match ban, which can be carried over to the start of next season, if he is booked in either game, and the Ivorian's absence would open a window of opportunity for Smith. The Yorkshireman, who has one more year of his current contract remaining, will then be given the rest of the summer to build up his shitness ahead of the start of pre-season training in July. "I was at the club (yesterday) because Alan and Kazenga made a little bit of a comeback in training," said assistant manager John Carver. "Both of them joined in and Alan did everything that was asked of him, including playing in an 11 vs 11 game which was excellent. "Alan looks in absolutely fantastic condition, but then that doesn't surprise me because he's such a good professional. He's been out injured, but he's certainly not let his shitness levels drop." Prior to sustaining his injury at the turn of the year, Smith had been struggling to claim a place in Newcastle's starting line-up. Tiote, Joey Barton and Kevin Nolan are all ahead of him in the midfield pecking order, with Danny Guthrie also having appeared in more first-team matches this season. However, Carver insists the former England international is more than capable of making a telling contribution next term. "Alan is a good player, and his general approach is just as impressive," he said. "He really looks after himself. "I have come across players before who, when they're out injured, it takes them longer than it should to come back because they don't take care of themselves, but that isn't Alan. "He doesn't drink, which is a good start. He is one of these lads who is determined to come back as soon as possible and because he is like that, he'll no doubt be thinking to himself he wants to play again this season." Please tell me that's a genuine unedited article :lol: It's a genuine unedited article. It's not really I just don't want to disappoint you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
quayside Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 On a more serious note, this is what happens when you have a revolving door of management that are prone to making the same old mistakes - their inability to suss this useless lump a case in point What can any manager do with him even if they did suss him? He's on a contract that pays more than any other club would give him so why would he leave? All you can do is put up with him and try and get something back for the wages he is paid until his contract ends. And there is no point in saying anything other than positive things in the press about him either, what's the point in a manager saying he's sh*t and overpaid? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 On a more serious note, this is what happens when you have a revolving door of management that are prone to making the same old mistakes - their inability to suss this useless lump a case in point It still amuses me that folk expect managers to slate players in the press. Do you really think he'd be getting a game if Tiote wasn't on the verge of a ban/Guthrie wasn't crocked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 They trusted Joe Kinnear enough to give Shola Ameobi a three-year contract extension, and Nicky Butt an extension as well. And people wonder why they're hated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Routledge Barton Smith Jonas Ameobi Loven ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Routledge Barton Smith Jonas Ameobi Loven ? Oh yes............. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 On a more serious note, this is what happens when you have a revolving door of management that are prone to making the same old mistakes - their inability to suss this useless lump a case in point What can any manager do with him even if they did suss him? He's on a contract that pays more than any other club would give him so why would he leave? All you can do is put up with him and try and get something back for the wages he is paid until his contract ends. And there is no point in saying anything other than positive things in the press about him either, what's the point in a manager saying he's sh*t and overpaid? It's happened before when better have been available and when did I ever say I expect them to come out and say their shit? Say what they like, just don't play the useless sod. Nice lad I'm sure but he should be nowhere near the starting eleven. He gets paid a kings ransom and he's shit...that's the clubs fault. Anyone who would like a winning football team wouldn't entertain the idea. One of kids would be more effective over Smith; I'm sure of it. Maybe the politics of it is that Pardew's hand is forced by contractual stuff... I don't know. You make a good point but from a pure footballing perspective it's simple to me imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Nolan not playing isn't really a problem at Chelsea because its those games where he becomes a passenger. Obviously Tiote will be hugely missed. Has it been confirmed if Routledge can play? Unfortunately, I don't think theres an alternative to Barton playing in the centre. Personally, I'd love to see Ferguson get a game. Krul Simpson Taylor Coloccini Enrique Routledge Barton Smith Jonas Ameobi Lovenkrands BENCH: Harper, Tavernier, R Taylor, Ferguson, Tiote, Ranger, Kuqi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Miller played for West Brom on Sunday didn't he? I assume Routledge could be available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I'd give some of the kids a go and play an overly-ambitious diamond midfield formation of: Tavernier Barton Ferguson Jonas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durhamunigeordie Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 You'd genuinely go away to Chelsea and give a young lad his premier league debut, playing well out of position and essentially on his own in the middle against Essien, Mikel and Lampard?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Two academy players out of position against the current reigning Champions out on a rampage. Fool-proof. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Edit: even Perch is injured. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Quichà Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Krul 10 others in a great big line desperately trying to defend Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Krul Simpson S.Taylor Coloccini Enrique Ranger R.Taylor Barton Gutierrez Ameobi Lovenkrands Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Krul Simpson S.Taylor Coloccini Enrique Ranger R.Taylor Barton Gutierrez Ameobi Lovenkrands Playing all our shit players worked in September! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Krul Simpson S.Taylor Coloccini Enrique Ranger R.Taylor Barton Gutierrez Ameobi Lovenkrands Loven will be on the right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 We'll get dry bum raped. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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