Deuce Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 He'll start looking excellent next season IMO. This is regardless of whether Pardew stays or goes fwiw, just to break the trend a bit Tbf Pardew's idiocy doesn't tend to effect the defenders performances as much as it does the midfielders and the forwards for obvious reasons. It is a bit worrying that we've conceded the 2nd most goals this season in the league. Though I attribute that to: 1) Extended periods of Mike Williamson at CB and a banged up Tim Krul. 2) No continuity on the backline this season, as Simpson, Debuchy, Colo, Saylor, Perch, Williamson, Santon, MYM, Haidara and Jonas have all made appearances there. A solid and hopefully healthy (knock on wood) back 4 of Debuchy, Saylor, MYM, Santon/Haidara plus Krul should produce better results next season. 3) 'Fortress Newcastle' being the worst fucking defensive scheme in Toon history. I'll chuck this in, when taking a lead we sit back deep and hope to hang on. This with a terrible defensive record. Managers a chump. Yeah that's what I've coined "Fortress Newcastle." Throwing all 10 men in our half, bunkering in and allowing the opposition 75% possession after we've gone ahead. Works 6% of the time, every time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/newcastle-fabricio-coloccini-finished-rumours-1855678 [Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa] says relegation has not been mentioned in the United camp. The young France international said: “Above all, the most important thing is to remain aware of the situation in which we find ourselves, it’s also very important to remain really together. “Amongst staff, players and team-mates, we have to have the attitude that we’re all in this together. Whenever we go out on the pitch, we have to know that we’re involved in a battle and make sure we give our all for 95 minutes in each match. “With the experience we all have, we have to make sure that we’re always going out there and doing just that. “Newcastle have shown me that they want to get back up there with the very best, the elite. “No one is talking about relegation. No, I’m not worried, we’ve got some fantastic players and a lot of confidence, we haven’t lost any of that. We work hard in training, and we’re serious out there. “It’s important we stick together until the last match and if we’re playing against one of the best five teams in the league, we’ll still be confident we can go out and get a result.” Pardew and Mbiwa both see hope for next season as long as United get the job done and survive this term. With a bit of good fortune with injuries and extra energy from not being in Europe there is a believe that better is to come next season. Mbiwa said: “I can see that Newcastle have a really strong strategy and a real project to move forward in future seasons. First of all, we have to make sure that we can get back up into the top seven or eight. “Next season, if we can be really motivated from the outset and start the season well, there’s no reason why we can’t challenge the top three or four.” Sounds like he wants to leave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 What makes you say that? have i missed something here? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 What makes you say that? have i missed something here? Being facetious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Should have known. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Pic from facebook. Not really sure why I'm posting it, but it's at least mildly relevant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Looks a million miles from a Colo replacement thus far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Finding it hard to judge any of our players in this predicament. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Not if you compare them at the same stage of their United careers. Not having that, like, Colo may have struggled with the physicality in his first season but he always looked a class act on the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Not if you compare them at the same stage of their United careers. Not having that, like, Colo may have struggled with the physicality in his first season but he always looked a class act on the ball. Sometimes too casual, but always class on the ball like you said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Was lush today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Was lush today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Affy Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 He played very well today and looked confident whenever he had the ball unlike some of his other games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Our Gallas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Our Gallas. Not for long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 He played very well today and looked confident whenever he had the ball unlike some of his other games. Impressed. Keep him there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Take it Santon was injured? I've completely lost track of the injury situation. Didn't even know Sissoko was out today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Left or right back, most impressive at either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Take it Santon was injured? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Take it Santon was injured? I've completely lost track of the injury situation. Didn't even know Sissoko was out today. SRS? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Take it Santon was injured? Wey, obviously I gathered he was. The second half of the post was the 'point' I was making. Buh. Feel completely limp about football. Please God, just let this fucking season end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hatem garrincha Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 MoM for me. Very good on the ball. Technical defender. I would like to see him play central with Colo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 MoM for me. Very good on the ball. Technical defender. I would like to see him play central with Colo. I thought Colo was myself but aye was very impressive, sometimes he shows his age and lack of experience but he's very talented. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Keep him at LB for next week. Debuchy - Taylor - Colo - MYM is a stable defence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Good to know we have another option at LB should the need arise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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