Astroblack Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I agree. Think it was more down to the system they were playing rather than individual talent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I don't see how these Southampton players are going to improve Liverpool. They finished 8th ffs. We would have finished ahead of them if we didn't completely capitulate Maybe Brenda will improve the players which will in turn improve Liverpool? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I don't see how these Southampton players are going to improve Liverpool. They finished 8th ffs. We would have finished ahead of them if we didn't completely capitulate Maybe Brenda will improve the players which will in turn improve Liverpool? As a Newcastle United fan, I can safely say that in the past 8 years I've never seen a player improve significantly since joining our club, ergo it cannot happen anywhere else either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 We're monitoring...again.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 We're monitoring...again.. We certainly are: http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/alan-pardew-on-newcastle-s-search-for-a-striker-and-loic-remy-1-6759356 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 He told BBC Newcastle: “There’s a lot of baggage in the way, but of course we are interested. “He was a great player for us. I think (Newcastle) is a great place for him.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 “On anything, we just monitor as we go.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 He's a massively blatant WUM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Really dont want him back, it would clearly be a last option for him and we can do better than that. Rather stick with what we have as he will only cause issues further down the line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuy_O Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 We can't do better though that's the point. We are utterly useless I'm bringing players in who cost a fair bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 We would obviously be one of his last choices although we need someone like him or we will struggle. As others mention would prefer someone more motivated to come. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 We can't do better though that's the point. We are utterly useless I'm bringing players in who cost a fair bit. I was referring to attitude over ability but agree based on the amount we are prepared to spend, £8.5M for him is good value if his head is in the right place. I am not sure it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordiesteve710 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I would happily swallow what little pride we have left and take him for the benefit of the goals he would bring to the team. But... the important condition to me would be no release clauses (which he seems to like, so probably no deal then.) We've seen before with Ba the destabilising effect, with Pardew picking the team & formation to appease 1 player in the hope of him not leaving. And after all that, all it takes is for a CL club to show a little interest and the player is fucking off with all the loyalty of a female rabbit on her first heat a few hours before we've got a game leaving us up shit creek. Plus the ensuing circus every transfer window would do my head in. Really not worth the bother and would rather look elsewhere than accept a release clause. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Remy Cabella De Jong Ben Arfa Wont happen but it does look good on paper that front four. (No i don't mean Remy as a cm.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I'm not sure a release clause is that important, since we're generally happy to sell people and players always get their way anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 How did you guys feel about Remy's performances up front last season i.e. when he was the spearhead? Didn't think it worked that well, as he was often isolated. In a team like Arsenal or Liverpool, it would look much better, but thought he worked out for us better when on the left. Would be interesting to know how many goals he scored by the position he played in i.e. on the left and up front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I much prefer him on the left of a 4-3-3, but I've stopped hoping for that system to ever be implemented anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I do agree but the dynamic would hopefully be a little different with Cabella and De Jong instead of Gouffran and Cabaye. Nothing on Cabaye, but it was never natural for him to play that position. I still doubt we'll sign him mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sturla Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 How did you guys feel about Remy's performances up front last season i.e. when he was the spearhead? Didn't think it worked that well, as he was often isolated. In a team like Arsenal or Liverpool, it would look much better, but thought he worked out for us better when on the left. Would be interesting to know how many goals he scored by the position he played in i.e. on the left and up front. According to http://www.transfermarkt.com/loic-remy/leistungsdaten/spieler/45121/saison/2013 he spent most of his time as a CF. Not sure how reliable this info is though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 How did you guys feel about Remy's performances up front last season i.e. when he was the spearhead? Didn't think it worked that well, as he was often isolated. In a team like Arsenal or Liverpool, it would look much better, but thought he worked out for us better when on the left. Would be interesting to know how many goals he scored by the position he played in i.e. on the left and up front. According to http://www.transfermarkt.com/loic-remy/leistungsdaten/spieler/45121/saison/2013 he spent most of his time as a CF. Not sure how reliable this info is though. Probably right, as we abandoned the 4-3-3 quite early on in the season. Interesting that he scored two doubles playing on the left early on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 For 4-3-3 Remy on the left and Ben Arfa on the right was class the couple of times it was played - we could have murdered teams playing that consistently. Teams don't know where to look. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 For 4-3-3 Remy on the left and Ben Arfa on the right was class the couple of times it was played - we could have murdered teams playing that consistently. Teams don't know where to look. Yep, there was no reason to deviate from that whatsoever. Still, Gouffran and Sissoko as wingers in 442 was just as good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 "It's a straightforward deal if Loic and QPR decide to do business with us," Pardew told BBC Newcastle. "The results speak for themselves, the fans loved him and I think it's a great place for him personally. "There is a lot of baggage in the way at the moment because of what happened at Liverpool, and the fact he has a parent club in QPR. "But I wouldn't say we're not interested in him, of course we would be." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Front page on bbc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I'd be surprised if this came off given a lack of future re-sale value and high wages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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