Anderson Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Looks like all the 4 and 5 man cabins have been booked up on the Burgge Boat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambb Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 10 of us booked on the hull love boat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Booked Brussells morning of the match then back on the Sunday. Sacking off the West Ham game on the Sunday? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Last time I was on a P&O ferry I nearly got arrested, hope that same bellend isn't working again or everyone will be getting locked up. Just to clarify, the reason the security fella threatened to have me arrested was because I was wearing a Newcastle shirt. They definatley used to have no football fan policy which was why the club coach trips always went Dover to Calais. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Dancer Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Last time I was on a P&O ferry I nearly got arrested, hope that same bellend isn't working again or everyone will be getting locked up. Just to clarify, the reason the security fella threatened to have me arrested was because I was wearing a Newcastle shirt. They definatley used to have no football fan policy which was why the club coach trips always went Dover to Calais. Don't say that man. I'd be wounded. 22 of us booked on, fucking buzzing for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Booked Brussells morning of the match then back on the Sunday. Sacking off the West Ham game on the Sunday? Have to mate. Lads wanted to bundle in a tour of the 'Twerp too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ7 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Got the train booked from Berwick to Brugge through the Eurostar site. Going on the Wed, back on the Fri. Hoping we get plenty tickets and I actually get one! Just a member and not a season ticket holder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Going to continue using the youngsters in the group matches according to Pards: http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/sport/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2012/09/02/79310-31746197/? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ7 Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 It's a competition we should be aiming to win, along with the League Cup. I would be disappointed if we just constantly played the youngsters, even against strong opposition. Personally, I'm hoping to see players like Cabaye, Ben Arfa, Cisse and Tiote to lead us semi-finals, finals, and to hopefully finally win us something. Not that I think we need to play the same players constantly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 I would be disappointed if we just used the youngsters and squad players because I don't think they are good enough whatever Pardew says. I would hope that he mixes the teams up a bit as I think the youngsters develop more with playing alongside experienced players. The senior players have all talked about wanting to play in Europe so surely not playing them at all and getting knocked out as a result would be something of an own goal. I am sure that Cabaye and Ben Arfa would want to play in the Bordeaux game. If we were to play our strongest team then I would be very confident about qualifying from the group - with the kids I would be doubtful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Can't fathom the idea of, say, Atlético rotating out Falcao from the EL. I really think you should try to go for it, really. A strong showing in the first group games can nail you qualification, and you can rotate a bit more afterwards... then go all out in the group stages. Atlético had their best run in the league while they were playing the EL knockouts, so I don't buy this "focus on the league" business. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 The team he put out against atromitos isn't good enough, but don't think a million miles off, but do think needs a few more experienced players mixed in, we were very naive. I think we have to accept some rotation but think can't just blanket differentiate EL squad and first team squad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Sure we never used to struggle between Europe and league under robson/Keegan and did not use squad players, what exactly has changed that makes it difficult for a professional footballer to play twice a week every 2 weeks ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Dancer Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 I'd be pretty pissed off if we just didn't give a shit about it. We spent all last season wanting to qualify, so we may as well give it a go. Fucking 2 games in 4 days, wow. I sometimes play 2 in an afternoon on Sundays. I'd happily sacrifice top 6 for an extended run to say the semis. To us, what does top 6 even mean? Aye it looks good on paper, and you get more prize money, but it's not like the playing squad ever see the fucker, so just go for it ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Sure we never used to struggle between Europe and league under robson/Keegan and did not use squad players, what exactly has changed that makes it difficult for a professional footballer to play twice a week every 2 weeks ? Our post-European match record under SBR was magnificent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Sure we never used to struggle between Europe and league under robson/Keegan and did not use squad players, what exactly has changed that makes it difficult for a professional footballer to play twice a week every 2 weeks ? Exactly!! Xavi (who is 32), for example, played 51 games in total for Barca last year and then even went on to win the Euros with Spain. There is absolutely no reason at all why any of our players can't play two games in a week every fortnight. If they can't then the fitness and coaching set-up seriously needs looking at. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Got a mate whos found cheap accommodation and travel to Brugge, but I've never been to an away European game before, how easy are the tickets to acquire? It's not a loyalty points thing is it, because I'll be fucked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 We also had a better squad to accommodate injuries then though. I know that's our fault now to an extent, but I think it's more a case of protecting players rather than burn out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ7 Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 We don't seem to be aiming for top 4 considering our transfer window, so surely it's the Europa League again and to try and win something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Quite handy that following four of the group games we have home games that weekend, might help a bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Craig-NUFC Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Pardew has been saying all along that the league is the priority this season, with the clubs target being that of reaching the Champions League. Seems like the Europa is considered a distraction to the club, since they only make a few hundred thousand in profit overall. As a fan it's fucking annoying that the club have prioritised competitions as I'd rather win the League Cup and finish 12th than win nothing and finish 5th. However, I can see where the club are coming from in terms of reaching the long term goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 ATTENTION!!!! Ali Gupter is going on the Hull party boat for Brugge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Going via the Amsterdam ferry, staying in Brugge on the Thursday night, can't wait. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Train to Brugge available for around 100€ from my place. Will be there if I get a ticket. Edit: Or I'll get there by car in around 8 hours.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ7 Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Pardew has been saying all along that the league is the priority this season, with the clubs target being that of reaching the Champions League. Seems like the Europa is considered a distraction to the club, since they only make a few hundred thousand in profit overall. As a fan it's f***ing annoying that the club have prioritised competitions as I'd rather win the League Cup and finish 12th than win nothing and finish 5th. However, I can see where the club are coming from in terms of reaching the long term goal. If they're targeting the Champions League, theyre not going the right way about it! haha. Still, can't wait for it the games, whatever the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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