Ashley17 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 It's ~2 weeks until the first pre-season game and we still haven't replaced Cabaye Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 The build up to a new season is so depressing now. The old regime had its flaws, but at least they would put their money where their mouth is, signing players with decent pedigree and spending the kind of money to rival other clubs in the league. I don't expect us to go mental spending like we have in the past, but at least give us a reason to have some optimism for the near a future ffs. Old regime would have broken us, which makes me surprised Ashley didn't wait just a little longer to get us on the cheap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 The build up to a new season is so depressing now. The old regime had its flaws, but at least they would put their money where their mouth is, signing players with decent pedigree and spending the kind of money to rival other clubs in the league. I don't expect us to go mental spending like we have in the past, but at least give us a reason to have some optimism for the near future ffs. Pointless anyway. Good players get ruined here so there's very little point in signing them. Or they do well, and we sell them. Why even bother Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 It's ~2 weeks until the first pre-season game and we still haven't replaced Cabaye I'd argue we have mate. He's not been replaced even remotely adequately but a cm has been signed who has a "major role to play". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest antz1uk Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I see it like this, I actually love my club with so much passion and fervour. to the point sometimes it's been to my detriment, arguing their case when really i should have known better, being the eternal optimist, even when I've known there was nothing to hope for etc. However I am now at a point where I am actually not wanting us to sign anyone so that at least there may be the slimmest optimism that the fat one is beginning an exit strategy (or at least it meant we got rid of that fucking charlatan that thinks he's a decent manager), for which i would take relegation if it meant either of them going. I cannot no matter how I look at it get behind the current manager and regime, it would be going against everything i stand for with regard to the current state of affairs. what the hell is a man to do when the club you love so much is in such a fucking sad state of affairs. I'd love us to sign players of the calibre of grenier, cabella et all but for what? for Pardew to fuck them up and us to then us be accused of signing poor foreigners who have not 'bottle' or 'british spirit' it's just shambles where not one person within the club has the best interests at heart or a fucking clue what the'yre doing. I've never felt so disassociated with this club in my entire life, and by the magnitute of this club could be we should always aiming aiming to be in the top five in the country. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 It's ~2 weeks until the first pre-season game and we still haven't replaced Andy Carroll Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 It's ~2 weeks until the first pre-season game and we still haven't replaced Nolan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 It's ~2 weeks until the first pre-season game and we still haven't replaced Shearer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest antz1uk Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 at least we replaced owen.... with a bore-hole Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 at least we replaced owen.... with a bore-hole Like for like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-more Mag Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 at least we replaced owen.... with a bore-hole Thought that was for Milner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggs Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I see it like this, I actually love my club with so much passion and fervour. to the point sometimes it's been to my detriment, arguing their case when really i should have known better, being the eternal optimist, even when I've known there was nothing to hope for etc. However I am now at a point where I am actually not wanting us to sign anyone so that at least there may be the slimmest optimism that the fat one is beginning an exit strategy (or at least it meant we got rid of that fucking charlatan that thinks he's a decent manager), for which i would take relegation if it meant either of them going. I cannot no matter how I look at it get behind the current manager and regime, it would be going against everything i stand for with regard to the current state of affairs. what the hell is a man to do when the club you love so much is in such a fucking sad state of affairs. I'd love us to sign players of the calibre of grenier, cabella et all but for what? for Pardew to fuck them up and us to then us be accused of signing poor foreigners who have not 'bottle' or 'british spirit' it's just shambles where not one person within the club has the best interests at heart or a fucking clue what the'yre doing. I've never felt so disassociated with this club in my entire life, and by the magnitute of this club could be we should always aiming aiming to be in the top five in the country. Very well said sir and tbh was going to post pretty much the same thing and i imagine the majority of us feel the same way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 at least we replaced owen.... with a bore-hole We just combined his two nicknames into one word. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I see it like this, I actually love my club with so much passion and fervour. to the point sometimes it's been to my detriment, arguing their case when really i should have known better, being the eternal optimist, even when I've known there was nothing to hope for etc. However I am now at a point where I am actually not wanting us to sign anyone so that at least there may be the slimmest optimism that the fat one is beginning an exit strategy (or at least it meant we got rid of that fucking charlatan that thinks he's a decent manager), for which i would take relegation if it meant either of them going. I cannot no matter how I look at it get behind the current manager and regime, it would be going against everything i stand for with regard to the current state of affairs. what the hell is a man to do when the club you love so much is in such a fucking sad state of affairs. I'd love us to sign players of the calibre of grenier, cabella et all but for what? for Pardew to fuck them up and us to then us be accused of signing poor foreigners who have not 'bottle' or 'british spirit' it's just shambles where not one person within the club has the best interests at heart or a fucking clue what the'yre doing. I've never felt so disassociated with this club in my entire life, and by the magnitute of this club could be we should always aiming aiming to be in the top five in the country. Very well said sir and tbh was going to post pretty much the same thing and i imagine the majority of us feel the same way Aye. Top post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Relegation isn't going to get rid of him, if it was it would have happened the last time. Even if it did do you think we would be attracting the sort of buyers who will put enough money in us to compete? If they had that money then they would have paid Ashley off years ago when he was actively selling the club. Unlike the last time we don't have anyone of any real talent who would be able to get us back up like we did the last time, we would be facing years at the least in order to get back up. Those who would take us being relegated in order for Ashley to go are deluded by thinking Ashley would be botherd by relegation and forgetting the fact that it would hurt us more emotionally by actually destroying the club far more than staying with Ashley in the faint hope that someone will buy us whilst we are a Premiership club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 He ain't going to sell us unless he could do with teh cash or he we don't provide the free advertising. The only way to stop the advertising is to turn the club into such a toxic brand that sports direct would look bad being associated with us...quick get the players to bite everyone, and lets get punching more horses Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Non-WC players report back to the club next week. Pre-season training starts in 9 days. Our first pre-season match is in 17 days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 At least we wont need many plane tickets for the New Zealand trip........................save Mike a few bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I think he'll go as quickly as he came. He'll be gone in a flash but only when he gets a price he's happy with. As soon as a 'proper' buyer shows up, he'd 100% sell it for the right price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggs Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Relegation isn't going to get rid of him, if it was it would have happened the last time. Even if it did do you think we would be attracting the sort of buyers who will put enough money in us to compete? If they had that money then they would have paid Ashley off years ago when he was actively selling the club. Unlike the last time we don't have anyone of any real talent who would be able to get us back up like we did the last time, we would be facing years at the least in order to get back up. Those who would take us being relegated in order for Ashley to go are deluded by thinking Ashley would be botherd by relegation and forgetting the fact that it would hurt us more emotionally by actually destroying the club far more than staying with Ashley in the faint hope that someone will buy us whilst we are a Premiership club. We are arguably more of a better buy now than back then after relegation as we have a lower wage bill and no debt and the loan being part of the purchase price still makes us a good investment all round imho Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 We have aaagggeeesss man... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Ahh we've Missed out on Vainquer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Imagine making an offer so bad a mid table Mexican side labels it derisory. Just imagine that for a minute. Then realize it's exactly what's going to happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest antz1uk Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 we'll not make an offer for ener valencia, we have to scout for at least 7yrs, there's no way we have sent anyone over there on expenses Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I think if fans are to make a concerted effort to protest next season - it's gotta be on TV games. Walkouts - banners/posters than can be smuggled inside a coat, etc. Or will not enough folk be bothered? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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