SEMTEX Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 The article above explains the scoring system. I'm sure they mention it on air too. I'm not as outraged at it as you all seem to be. It's pretty cheap and cringe worthy, but it's a fairly conclusive database of players scouted from around the world. Obviously if they wanted to appear like competent journalists/analysts, they could just look at the database and learn from it, rather than directly referencing it... but I'm assuming there are financial reasons why it's being plugged all the time on SSN. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I wouldn't say i'm outraged by it, but as you say it's extremely cringe worthy and quite frankly there is no reason at all for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Didn't he play for the Mackems?: http://www.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk/LEIGHTON-JAMES-COLUMN-Newcastle-Premier-League/story-27637369-detail/story.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 He did indeed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 He did indeed. Would say it all. Highly unlikely we'll be relegation candidates. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 State of that article Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 By all accounts we looked awful at Swansea. There's still loads of work to be done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 West Ham failed to overturn Adrian's 3 match suspension and will miss our game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I wouldn't say i'm outraged by it, but as you say it's extremely cringe worthy and quite frankly there is no reason at all for it. It helps tbh. Maybe not for those players but you get the point. Pedro's a good finisher, excellent movement, quick burst of pace. Of course you lose some subtlety, especially when they play in different positions. Oscar's movement is between the lines centrally so he can pick a pass, Pedro's is from wide towards goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 https://www.facebook.com/grassrootgoals/videos/786043551513322/?permPage=1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 http://fsf.org.uk/blog/view/Drunk-fans-and-those-who-smuggle-alcohol-onto-dry-trains-will-be-refused-travel-British-Transport-Police British Transport Police announce new "dry train" policies . beer CC Allison Caterall The Football Supporters’ Federation (FSF) opposes laws and rules which discriminate against fans and “dry trains” – where alcohol is banned – fall into that category. However, we also believe it’s vital that fans know the lay of the land and a recent change in BTP policy means those who are “obviously drunk” or try to “smuggle” alcohol onto dry trains will be refused travel. Stephen Thomas (Assistant Chief Constable, BTP) explains more: British Transport Police (BTP) and the train operating companies do not implement dry trains unless intelligence and previous experience indicates that it is absolutely necessary to prevent and reduce disorder. The decision to implement dry trains is not taken lightly or without real reasons for doing so - dry trains have a real impact on passengers - both football supporters and other passengers. There will be a different approach to dry trains from BTP and the train operating companies this season with dry trains being properly enforced. This means that when there is a dry train, we will warn people about trying to conceal alcohol in an attempt to take it onto the train past the BTP and train operating company staff at the alcohol check point, in contravention of the drink prohibition imposed on the train. Being obviously drunk and so unsafe to travel, or trying to conceal drink in this manner and with this intention, will lead to people being refused travel. Obviously, people who make a genuine mistake will be asked to dispose of the alcohol rather than being refused travel. Our intention is to deal with those people who pose a risk of alcohol-related disorder, or to the safety of the train, themselves and others by their behaviour – evidence of which is the deliberate act of concealing alcohol in an attempt to take it onto the train and/or being so drunk that they pose a disorder or safety risk. The new approach will also mean that as well as the first station where the train departs, there will be an enforced alcohol ban imposed at all subsequent stops as well, before it reaches the match destination. This will prevent the problem of passengers not being allowed to board the train with alcohol at the first station, with nothing then in place at other stations on its route. As much warning as possible will be given to all passengers about a dry train. This will include staff and posters at the platform 'gate line', and announcements on 'forward' trains as most dry trains are the 'return' trains. Trying to take alcohol onto a dry train will not lead to arrest or prosecution, but arrests and prosecutions will take place if offences or disorder occurs when the individual is challenged. What it will lead to, however, is an increase in the number of people who will be refused travel - as those who are obviously drunk or who try to 'smuggle' drink onto the train will be refused travel. We do not expect there to be any increase in the number of dry trains as a result of our new approach. ◦The BTP have promised to inform the FSF of every BTP-requested dry train (some of are enforced by the rail companies rather than BTP). Keep an eye on the FSF Facebook page and Twitter @The_FSF for updates. The FSF blog is the space to challenge perceived wisdom, entertain readers and inform our members. The views expressed are those of the author and they don't necessarily represent FSF policy and (pay attention journalists) shouldn't be attributed to the FSF. Thanks to alli_cat for the image reproduced under CC license. - See more at: http://fsf.org.uk/blog/view/Drunk-fans-and-those-who-smuggle-alcohol-onto-dry-trains-will-be-refused-travel-British-Transport-Police#sthash.Hi3G3BCj.dpuf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_b Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 "Hold public inquiry into West Ham & LLDC deal for rental of Olympic Stadium West Ham has only contributed £15m towards the £272m conversion costs of the Olympic Stadium, with the taxpayer footing the rest of the bill. Considering the cost to the taxpayer, and the effect of this taxpayer subsidy on competition between clubs, a full public inquiry into the deal is needed." https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/106355 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Ha, fuck you 138.com. http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20150820/coral-uniteds-new-betting-and-gaming-partner_2281670_4946159? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Definitely needed, although the question of what else we would do with the stadium still remains. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv345/manorpark_photos/Newcastle%204/0102781242103800_zps1e61aa2a.jpg Whatever happened to the plans? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Took longer than they thought to get planning permission and then didn't want to commit to anything in case we went down last season so they put it on hold. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ads Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Probably a massive giggs but this is alright to pass the time: http://www.sporcle.com/games/Resistance/newcastlepremierleagueplayers Fuck knows how but I got Lamine Diatta, Laurent Charvet, Ignacio Gonzalez and even fucking Fumaca - but missed Ben Arfa, Krul, Emre and Santon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Dizzy goals seems to be the new thing http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/9958116/watch-gareth-bale-takes-on-the-dizzygoals-challenge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sbnufc Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 https://www.change.org/p/bjorn-trowery-bring-newcastle-brown-ale-back-as-newcastle-united-s-sponsor-no-bollocks?source_location=petitions_share_skip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Imagine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I for one believe that an online petition is going to have a massive impact on our choice of sponsors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I for one believe that an online petition is going to have a massive impact on our choice of sponsors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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