Fenham Mag Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 What would you rather: Gerrard, Lucas, Allen Cabaye, Tiote, Anita Lampard, Ramires, Mikel VDV, Parker, Sandro Arteta, Cazorla, Song Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 What would you rather: Gerrard, Lucas, Allen Cabaye, Tiote, Anita Lampard, Ramires, Mikel VDV, Parker, Sandro Arteta, Cazorla, Song If i'm honest Arsenal's is the best from that list and they have Wilshere to come back too ( eventually) but we are 2nd best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Mags Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Cabaye, Song, Cazorla Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Yeh Arsenals is the best, but we aren't far off. Spurs possibly the weakest now without Modric. All are around about the same strength. Should be interesting having these 5 squads battling for 2 Champions League places. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettNUFC Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Ramires Lampard Oscar would be the best. Mikel is shite. Out of them though agree with arsenal then us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Michael Cox @Zonal_Marking Vurnon Anita another good signing for Newcastle. Young but a fair bit of experience, tenacious but good technically, very versatile. Michael Cox @Zonal_Marking I like him as a holding midfielder. Covers his full-backs well, gets into good positions to receive the ball, can scamper forward too. I love a good scamper-er... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Messi, Pele, Catts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 It's pointless playing the 'on paper' game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 It's pointless playing the 'on paper' game. Its fun though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 It's pointless playing the 'on paper' game. Go and post that on RTG. I dare you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Ramires Lampard Oscar would be the best. Mikel is shite. Out of them though agree with arsenal then us. Those 3 are never going to play together in CM though, are they? Lamps and Oscar? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Isn't Song off to Barca anyhow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettNUFC Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Ramires Lampard Oscar would be the best. Mikel is s****. Out of them though agree with arsenal then us. Those 3 are never going to play together in CM though, are they? Lamps and Oscar? Attack Attack Attack.............actually nah they are baaaring defensive cunts. Mikel it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Isn't Song off to Barca anyhow True i guess Ramsey or Diaby will play there. Or Sahin if he comes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 So chuffed about this signing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuneaton Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 What would you rather: Gerrard, Lucas, Allen Cabaye, Tiote, Anita Lampard, Ramires, Mikel VDV, Parker, Sandro Arteta, Cazorla, Song Catts, Gardner, Vaughan for me like. that just tickled me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 What would you rather: Gerrard, Lucas, Allen Cabaye, Tiote, Anita Lampard, Ramires, Mikel VDV, Parker, Sandro Arteta, Cazorla, Song The right answer is probably "any combination of kids and geriatrics coached by Alex Ferguson" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danishmag Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I am very pleased with this transfer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 [Krul] told me to join Newcastle, and said it was a very nice club with great supporters and everything is nice and that he would like me to come here. "I trust him so I think we can have a nice time here." http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/4774/promolouis.jpg http://freespace.virgin.net/mike.spezzano/FASTSHOW/nice.wav http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRHlgbQke8biHjdBBomfVr9kBYs3Vm91FlZr43u7X00zsxUqY2sULHjWREY Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Tim Krul Over the moon with the signing of my friend Vurnon Anita he's going to be a top player for us. Hopefully couple more signings to come #nufc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/08/16/vurnon-anita-versatile-midfielder-who-can-dictate-the-tempo-at-newcastle-united/ Vurnon Anita: Versatile midfielder who can dictate the tempo at Newcastle United Newcastle United have secured the services of a very useful player whilst also weakening Dutch champions Ajax in the process. Magpies manager Alan Pardew will now be able to employ a variety of midfield combinations and formations after Vurnon Anita finalised his £6.7m move to St James’ Park. Anita has won just three senior caps for the Netherlands so far but has represented the Dutch at various youth levels. Anita was unlucky not to be selected by former Oranje coach Bert van Marwijk for his final 23-man squad for Euro 2012 this summer despite being selected for the initial 27-man provisional squad. He was omitted despite impressive performances for Ajax as they marched towards the Eredivisie title. Anita came through the famous Ajax academy and made his first-team debut in the 2005/06 season at the age of 16. He played a total of 152 games for Ajax, scoring on seven occasions. Predominantly a midfielder, he displayed his versatility playing at left-back and right-back as Frank de Boer’s team endured an injury-hit campaign last season. De Boer has frequently labelled Anita as an important member of his squad but eventually lost the battle to keep another key player after the departure of Jan Vertonghen to Tottenham earlier this summer. The new Newcastle number eight favours a defensive midfield role, although he has more ability and passing range than Cheick Tioté, another Newcastle midfielder signed from the Dutch league. Pardew faces a selection dilemma (whether to drop Tioté) as Anita can complement the excellent Yohan Cabaye and form an impressive partnership, whilst also taking on the role that the Ivorian midfielder delivers. Although at just 5ft 6in Anita may lack the height of his Premier League rivals, his movement and ball retention can help him win midfield battles. The 23-year-old is not just a ball-winner but also a controlling playmaker who can help Newcastle build from the back and provide consistent supply to the likes of Cabaye, Jonas Gutiérrez and Hatem Ben Arfa. This should mean Newcastle can expect to have a more balanced and fluid midfield this season depending on the tactical choices of Pardew. The acquisition of the Dutch international from the Amsterdam giants indicates that the Newcastle manager is willing to explore variations to the game plan of The Magpies after their impressive Premier League campaign last season in which they finished fifth. Pardew will more than likely explore the possibility of fielding Anita alongside Tioté and Cabaye in a five-man midfield for instance against tougher opposition or in away fixtures. Anita covered a range of positions for Ajax last season but their return to form – Ajax were 11 points behind leaders AZ after just 12 games – coincided with the footballer of Antillean descent playing in his natural defensive midfield role. Ajax began their impressive run of 14 consecutive league wins following the defeat at home to Utrecht, with Anita at left-back. Following that defeat that could have ended their hopes of retaining the championship, Anita returned to midfield duty with devastating results for Ajax’s title rivals. Anita provided defensively stability, ball retention and helped de Godenzonen move the ball quicker and play a quicker tempo. It certainly looks like the Newcastle scouting network has once again found a very useful player that can ultimately improve their team. Pardew told the club’s official website: “He is an exceptionally talented footballer with great technical ability, which is exactly what I’m looking at in a player.” Ajax manager De Boer told his club’s official website: “His departure is a loss for us. People are always talking about the past season, in which he played a big part in the series of victories that led to the championship. That is right. But even before that he was of great value.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Dutch MOTD-ish show called Eredivisie Live did a segment on Anita with some good examples of his DM play - search for "Piero: Anita is een hele goede controlerende middenvelder" on youtube. Shows his combative side, some great challenges and some good speed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Lee Ryder AP press conf: "Anita will play mainly in midfield this season, he will be available for Saturday" #nufc #thfc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Lee Ryder AP press conf: "Anita will play mainly in midfield this season, he will be available for Saturday" #nufc #thfc Good news that he's in contention. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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