brummie Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 On 30/10/2012 at 23:23, jdckelly said: Quote Quote Quote Hope they lose to a Darren Bent goal at the weekend, might be a full on riot in that scenario. given how Lambert seems to be disregarding Bent full stop (planning to sell him I wonder?) it seems unlikely See above. I'd agree with your points above but theres one problem, your not scoring goals atm so why aren't you using a proven goal scorer, Bent has already proven he can play in shite teams and score Because Bent won't do anything other than apply the finish. If you get it into the box to him, he's a good bet to put it away. What he won't do is drop back, fetch the ball, work to create chances for other players, or put in a shift elsewhere on the pitch when needed. Right now our biggest problem is that the midfield isn't creating chances, we're not getting the ball into the forward players with enough regularity for them to score. Benteke puts in way more of a shift than Bent does, and is doing ok (4 in 7 or 8 games so far). Weimann also works tirelessly when he gets a game. Bent, on the other hand, will wait for the ball to come to him. Right now, we can't guarantee getting it to him with enough regularity. That's the problem with Bent, and currently it is a major issue for us. I never think that the route to improvement is in selling your "best" players, but if Lambert were to move Bent on in January for anything like a decent fee, and invest the money in the midfield, I would totally understand why. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Had a quick read of RTG. Oh those poor blighters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I want O'Neill there for at least another year like, I want them to be absolutely on their knees when he leaves with at least 75% of their squad old, shit and on massive wages. He must be given time to finish the job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roy the Irish Magpie Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 RTG is my favourite place to go when ever I need a good hard laugh to cheer me up. It never fails. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexthegreat Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 On 30/10/2012 at 22:38, Pilko said: http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=739440 Turing on Saint Stephane of Sessegnon now. Even though hes a class above Ben Arfa? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 On 30/10/2012 at 23:33, brummie said: Quote Quote Quote Quote Hope they lose to a Darren Bent goal at the weekend, might be a full on riot in that scenario. given how Lambert seems to be disregarding Bent full stop (planning to sell him I wonder?) it seems unlikely See above. I'd agree with your points above but theres one problem, your not scoring goals atm so why aren't you using a proven goal scorer, Bent has already proven he can play in shite teams and score Because Bent won't do anything other than apply the finish. If you get it into the box to him, he's a good bet to put it away. What he won't do is drop back, fetch the ball, work to create chances for other players, or put in a shift elsewhere on the pitch when needed. Right now our biggest problem is that the midfield isn't creating chances, we're not getting the ball into the forward players with enough regularity for them to score. Benteke puts in way more of a shift than Bent does, and is doing ok (4 in 7 or 8 games so far). Weimann also works tirelessly when he gets a game. Bent, on the other hand, will wait for the ball to come to him. Right now, we can't guarantee getting it to him with enough regularity. That's the problem with Bent, and currently it is a major issue for us. I never think that the route to improvement is in selling your "best" players, but if Lambert were to move Bent on in January for anything like a decent fee, and invest the money in the midfield, I would totally understand why. I wouldn't worry about the midfield too much mate, you are playing Sunderland Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Haha i see they have gone from one extreme to the next as per usual..... turning on Johnson and Sessegnon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Have they started looking to Johnson's childhood allegiances for the reason for his poor form yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 On 31/10/2012 at 00:03, alexthegreat said: Quote http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=739440 Turing on Saint Stephane of Sessegnon now. Even though hes a class above Ben Arfa? Sounds like the penny is dropping for a lot of them regarding O'Neill though tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Funny thing is, win that game in hand against Reading and they're only a point behind us and their November fixtures are a who's who of Premier League no-marks. They should have every chance of catching us up or overtaking us. But at the moment the football they're playing is just so drab, laboured and uninspiring that I'm not concerned about them at all - even with our displays being patchy at best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 O'neill is an impact manager, nothing more. He always has that massive surge in performances when he takes over a team but he's got an awful record in the transfer market and he can never sustain that initial lift. Noel Gallagher was on talksport the other night and said "did you see Adam Johnson in the NE derby, that's why City sold him, does nothing when it matters" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Anyone remember being slightly concerned about them at the start of the season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 brummie told them all this would happen. Would they listen? Would they shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Think brummie's comments on artie and sunderland are my favourite posts on this board. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 On 31/10/2012 at 08:15, palnese said: Think brummie's comments on artie and sunderland are my favourite posts on this board. Brummies comments were mentioned on the Phone in on Radio Newcastle after the mackem match on Sat, by a 5under1and fan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Was wondering if they even remembered it, considering how widely scoffed at and dismissed out of hand it was. Has it been bumped at any point? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 There was a man known as Marty, his track suit was all raggy and clarty, they went out the cup, it all went tits up, and that was the end of the party! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Flicked TalkShite on this morning. John Cross from the Mirror was basically saying similar to Brummie. Couldn't work out why he's a media darling, considering what he's actually achieved. Had a pop at his transfer policy and a bit more. Was quite refreshing to actually hear someone from the media tell it how it is. Never understood the love in for Mon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 On 31/10/2012 at 08:44, Nath said: Never understood the love in for Mon. On the plus side, if/when they part ways they'll be vilified by the press and armchair fans. Remember all the headshaking from people who hadn't had to watch our fucking dire 'lose ugly' tactics when we got rid of Fat Sam? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 On 30/10/2012 at 23:51, Dr Venkman said: I want O'Neill there for at least another year like, I want them to be absolutely on their knees when he leaves with at least 75% of their squad old, shit and on massive wages. He must be given time to finish the job. Yes, they're in a very difficult position. Not one shred of evidence that he's any better than Bruce but mackem spin doctors still trying to convince the masses he's some kind of messiah, and of course most of the mugs are swallowing it as usual. Another year or so of Marty mis-management and they could be in deep shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest togsy Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I see RTG has its annual Relegation? thread up, it's a couple of month early by there standards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 On 31/10/2012 at 08:53, togsy said: I see RTG has its annual Relegation? thread up, it's a couple of month early by there standards the happy clappers will be dreaming of champions league and looking for refunds for hotels for league cup finals. the kernts and bed wetters are thinking it was more fun in the championship anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 They've got nowt to worry about. 3 main reasons for that are :- 1. They'd have beaten Reading easily and that would have them in the top four. 2. All their "flair" players will click in the next game. 3. They've got a world class manager who just needs time. FTM. STHT. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 its normal after a shit result for posters on rtg to list the next six games and a ridiculous expectation of points return, along side ' big week next week' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 On 31/10/2012 at 08:49, BlueStar said: Quote Never understood the love in for Mon. On the plus side, if/when they part ways they'll be vilified by the press and armchair fans. Remember all the headshaking from people who hadn't had to watch our f***ing dire 'lose ugly' tactics when we got rid of Fat Sam? Yep. Living down south, I got it in the neck from quite a few people. Luckily, most see him for what he is. I actually tried to support him, but I remember driving up from Newmarket for the Wigan away game on Boxing Day. That was the final straw for me. Then you got everyone saying "You never would have went down if you kept Big Sam for a season or two". Well, I would take us getting relegated if it meant getting rid of that useless charlatan. Any way, back on topic. sunderland are terrible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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