KaKa Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Having watched Dost's highlights, I do love his enthusiasm. Loves scoring goals he does. Both he and Austin look like penalty box specialists though, and so I am hoping we are planning on magicianing some creativity from somewhere. Thauvin maybe? Yup, maybe even Wijnaldum as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 It's less about being a target man and more about first touch and awareness. The list of players you mention there all possess these two traits, which enables the team to play off them. That would mean nothing if they were weak and couldn't fend off defenders. They don't need to fend them off if the ball isn't lumped at them from 80 yards. You're clueless. Am I now So you're saying it's not possible to win football matches without the presence of a large striker, regardless of his other abilities? Of course you're clueless. You're asking me a silly question. It's easier to win football matches with footballers with all-round skill packages. Generally, having strikers with strength, the ability to fend off defenders and combine well with their team-mates - will do better. Whether that's Messi or Zlatan. No, no. My point was that having a high quality first touch and sense of awareness was the most important thing about hold up play. You then claimed it was more about being big, strong, and able to fend off defenders. Don't try and twist the narrative so it looks like we're arguing from two sides of the same coin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Having watched Dost's highlights, I do love his enthusiasm. Loves scoring goals he does. Both he and Austin look like penalty box specialists though, and so I am hoping we are planning on magicianing some creativity from somewhere. Thauvin maybe? Yup, maybe even Wijnaldum as well. http://cdn.meme.am/instances2/500x/271481.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I think Thauvin might p*ss a few fans off tbh. I rate him tho, obvs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I think Thauvin might p*ss a few fans off tbh. I rate him tho, obvs. Bit like Hatem? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Seems a few are fretting already about the lack of activity thus far, no need imo. Club are clearly looking at players and whilst not completely defending Liar Charnley's time at the club so far he did manage to oversee the signings of Jaanmat, Cabella, De Jong, Perez last summer. Albeit it wasn't an amazing window the club demonstrated at least they can pull signings off. I think players will come through the door and I think there will be activity. Let's just hope when they do they are of the genuine quality that we need. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Cabella pisses people off as it is. Thauvin will infuriate people with his hair alone. Not sure we should go there tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Seems a few are fretting already about the lack of activity thus far, no need imo. Club are clearly looking at players and whilst not completely defending Liar Charnley's time at the club so far he did manage to oversee the signings of Jaanmat, Cabella, De Jong, Perez last summer. Albeit it wasn't an amazing window the club demonstrated at least they can pull signings off. I think players will come through the door and I think there will be activity. Let's just hope when they do they are of the genuine quality that we need. Is signing players not just one of the most basic requirements of his job? Of course, aye. I just don't think with over 2 weeks to go until the start of pre-season its time to panic about the lack of tangible activity That might change like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Seems a few are fretting already about the lack of activity thus far, no need imo. Club are clearly looking at players and whilst not completely defending Liar Charnley's time at the club so far he did manage to oversee the signings of Jaanmat, Cabella, De Jong, Perez last summer. Albeit it wasn't an amazing window the club demonstrated at least they can pull signings off. I think players will come through the door and I think there will be activity. Let's just hope when they do they are of the genuine quality that we need. The amount of signings and sales we need should and would make any other club act really quickly. That and with the absolute disaster of last season would make most clubs also act quickly and get a bit of positivity amongst fans. Plus we have been here before, pretty much every year someone says it's only early or give them time, and every single transfer window we fail. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo_11 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Lazio linked with Thauvin for €10-12 in Corriere alongside Valencia, Spurs and us with an expectation of news in the next 48 hours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 It's not the time scale that's the problem. It's our incompetent managing director and the directive to save as much money as possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Lazio linked with Thauvin for €10-12 in Corriere alongside Valencia, Spurs and us with an expectation of news in the next 48 hours. No chance we will ever pay that much after missing out on him for a quarter of that at most. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 We've a managing director whos decided not to bother in cups, so we'd not get injuries for the premier league. Ignoring the potential risks of discouraging an entire fan base, demoralizing everyone around the club, having players who see us only as a stepping stone & pressure on absolutely everybody. But we might have saved an injury. Hey Pards has left, lets not bother with a manager for half a season, what could go wrong. OH nearly relegated. These people are in charge of working out the risks of not acting quickly & making decisions that would appease a discouraged fanbase. Honestly step one would be get Charlie Austin. A proper potential England number 9 at Newcastle as cliche as it is, could not be a more obvious right decision. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuy_O Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 We've a managing director whos decided not to bother in cups, so we'd not get injuries for the premier league. Ignoring the potential risks of discouraging an entire fan base, demoralizing everyone around the club, having players who see us only as a stepping stone & pressure on absolutely everybody. But we might have saved an injury. Hey Pards has left, lets not bother with a manager for half a season, what could go wrong. OH nearly relegated. These people are in charge of working out the risks of not acting quickly & making decisions that would appease a discouraged fanbase. Honestly step one would be get Charlie Austin. A proper potential England number 9 at Newcastle as cliche as it is, could not be a more obvious right decision. totally agree on that. I know 15mil is steep for a player in the late stages of a contract but it would just give everyone involved in the club a huge lift. If we're still fucking around after the weeks go by I doubt we're gonna be grateful we didnt fork out the extra 6 mil QPR want. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alexinho Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 At least they/we should have a plan A and try to go for it. Don't wait until everbody Else is finished shopping and pick up the leftovers as usual... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 At least they/we should have a plan A and try to go for it. Don't wait until everbody Else is finished shopping and pick up the leftovers as usual... The usual case. It's funny how we have no trouble selling players though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 If people think we're going to change policy then think again. I bet Charnley put out the feelers for Austin and got some sort of positive response from his agent about coming. Then contacted the Mirror giving the impression "look at me! Aren't I doing well" vibe. When it comes to crunch time, this little prick will come up well short yet again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I'm personally sick of us looking at players or monitoring players. We need to try actually buying the fuckers. It's as if we just start looking after season despite apparently scouting all the time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Just got back from a training session and i can see that a lot has happened. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Roeder says he's ready to sign Kuyt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Roeder says he's ready to sign Kuyt. Those godawful memories of yesteryear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Just got back from a training session and i can see that a lot has happened. you were only gone a couple of hours man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 yeah but it will probably be like this for many many more hours. Once something finally happens and we think we're close the news of haggling haggling fucking comes like an avalanche and someone else moves in and signs the player for a few £ more. Must use the money wisely Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Even though nothing will change to the degree i/we want i'm still wasting my fucking time following stuff everywhere Why am i doing this to myself. I was away for a couple of months during last season and didn't spend any time at all following Newcastle. God i felt so good and positive every day! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Can't believe anyone pays attention to transfer rumours now, until the player is pictured holding up our shirt. And this is coming from me, the most naive person around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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