ponsaelius Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 We're off the back of a great season, back in Europe, have a likeable group of players and a fair amount of quality. We're also pretty sound financially it seems. Most teams in the country would love to be in our position. Not sure I can be arsed to get into the tedium of Ashley bashing/debate again, whether I like the bloke or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 We're off the back of a great season, back in Europe, have a likeable group of players and a fair amount of quality. We're also pretty sound financially it seems. Most teams in the country would love to be in our position. Not sure I can be arsed to get into the tedium of Ashley bashing again, whether I like the bloke or not. Couldn't agree more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Pardew inferring that the other squad members are unhappy that the "other 4" aren't doing as much work as they are maybe? On the Ashley subject, I've loved the club/team more in the last few years than I have in probably a decade. The few complaints I may have are hugely offset by the positives. Some people will just never be happy, it seems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
indi Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Jesus it's pre-season for fuck's sake, everyone calm down. Last season's pre-season results: 2 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses. This season's pre-season results: 3 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses. Relevance to anything whatsoever: negligible. Or are people just taking the chance to engage in their favourite sport of slagging the club off now in the fear of not having much chance to do it during the actual season? The general level of pessimism on here is hugely excessive given the season we've just had. Don't get me wrong, I'm not proposing to go on TV and tell everyone that we're gonna win da league!!11 but can't we find somewhere in between that's a bit more rational, please? Yes it's unlikely that it'll be as good as last season, but hopefully we'll manage to establish ourselves somewhere near the top, have a few good European nights, perhaps a bit of a cup run and won't end up being one-season-wonders. Yes we could do with a couple of signings to give us a bit of a lift and improve the squad in the areas it's currently a bit weak in, but we've lost no-one of note and this is the squad that finished 5th last season remember, they're hardly shit! The way some people are going on you'd think we were in danger of going down. Anyway, it's dawned on me that I've just wasted a couple of minutes of my life typing this, as it's not going to make any difference to anything whatsoever. I'm just going to look forward to the new season in the hope that it can be anywhere near as good as last time and trying to remember not to let myself get involved in most of the football threads on here. Here's to a great season that even the miserablists can enjoy - although they probably wouldn't admit it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 The general level of pessimism on here is hugely excessive given the season we've just had. Disagree, think the vast majority are being pretty chirpy, realistic and levelheaded at this point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
indi Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 The general level of pessimism on here is hugely excessive given the season we've just had. Disagree, think the vast majority are being pretty chirpy, realistic and levelheaded at this point. Fair enough, I'll take your word for it. Like I said I try not to get involved in a lot of the footy threads, so I'm basing my opinion largely on the transfer ones, but there's a huge amount of pessimism in there, maybe not the majority of posters, but a lot of the posts are negative and after last season that's astounding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Well give it 2 or 3 weeks and it could be very different like, I can't personally guarantee I won't be moaning if we get to September with no more players coming in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_n_white Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Went to the game, overall disappointed. yes it is a pre season friendly and no ive not tead previous posts but why play reserves at this time in the season when cisse, ba and ben afra didnt even feature? Just dosnt make sense to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniatmoko Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 gonna lose 5 - 0 to spuds let's meltdown... for me like! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 If we lose 5-0 to Spurs I'll change my username to Cocksnogger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 If we lose 5-0 to Spurs I'll change my username to Cocksnogger. No false advertising mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakie Doke Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 and I'll change my username to Oakie Dake. For a whole week! edit: wait, no that's just too ridiculous I take it back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Does anyone think he's not playing Cisse, Ba & HBA due to Ramadan then? Surely must be the main reason behind them not playing. Not sure about Cabaye, he ain't had long off since the Euros so guess he must be sharp enough? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezertron Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 He said he didn't bring the big hitters because they were injured Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Who the fuck is injured? What the fuck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsted Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Who the fuck is injured? What the fuck. Ba, Cisse, Ben Arfa, Cabaye. Not for real though, just Pards having a tantrum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Only needs him to speak 10 seconds untill he got my confidence in the team back with that little smile and "we're fit". http://www.skysports.com/video/inline/0,,16426_7983792,00.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Does anyone think he's not playing Cisse, Ba & HBA due to Ramadan then? Surely must be the main reason behind them not playing. Not sure about Cabaye, he ain't had long off since the Euros so guess he must be sharp enough? I mentioned the exact same thing in this thread when the teams were announced... I think they could be on a different fitness program due to them fasting until 19th Aug... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Does anyone think he's not playing Cisse, Ba & HBA due to Ramadan then? Surely must be the main reason behind them not playing. Not sure about Cabaye, he ain't had long off since the Euros so guess he must be sharp enough? I mentioned the exact same thing in this thread when the teams were announced... I think they could be on a different fitness program due to them fasting until 19th Aug... But Cheik is on Ramadan as well and he's been playing though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 To be fair to Pardew I think he's very honest with his interviews in terms of performance. I don't remember too often when he says we played well when we don't. I like Pardew and he's bought himself a lot of time imo, but his crack in the press after our 'performance' at Anfield last season was so infuriating. We controlled the game, remember. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Does anyone think he's not playing Cisse, Ba & HBA due to Ramadan then? Surely must be the main reason behind them not playing. Not sure about Cabaye, he ain't had long off since the Euros so guess he must be sharp enough? I mentioned the exact same thing in this thread when the teams were announced... I think they could be on a different fitness program due to them fasting until 19th Aug... But Cheik is on Ramadan as well and he's been playing though Is he? I didn't realise... Anyway i'm not totally convinced myself thats the reason for the non-appearances was just putting it out there as a possibility... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Jesus it's pre-season for fuck's sake, everyone calm down. Last season's pre-season results: 2 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses. This season's pre-season results: 3 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses. Relevance to anything whatsoever: negligible. This, basically. As long as we get a few wins then there's nowt to worry about. It's all about fitness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATB Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Jesus it's pre-season for f***'s sake, everyone calm down. Last season's pre-season results: 2 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses. This season's pre-season results: 3 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses. Relevance to anything whatsoever: negligible. This, basically. As long as we get a few wins then there's nowt to worry about. It's all about fitness. Yeah, because it´s only to start to play when it matters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Went to this. We conceded 3 crap goals and in the first half just looked disjointed and disinterested. For at least 2 of their goals the defence appeared to not even be trying and everyone seemed prone to little bouts of stupidity. Our match day focus against spurs will be far better and we will have a more cohesive midfield unit as well as an actual outlet and goal threat in the form of real strikers. Disappointing scoreline but hardly the end of the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Just seen the goals. Williamson's a joke, man. Beaten over the top yet again and outmuscled by a guy maybe half his size soaking wet on his birthday. Fucking pathetic, and God help us if Colo gets injured because he's only going to get worse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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