Dr Venkman Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 It's funny how McClaren emphasised getting the right personalities but the two players we seem to be most in for right now are known for having pretty poor attitudes. Yeah i've been thinking the same. Maybe he also means people that have the kind of character that makes them able to perform at the big stage as well. It's a very important distinction. Can you think of a meek, subservient player who will stand up and be counted on the pitch? The likes of Pardew need a room full of weaklings who won't stand up to them because he's insecure due to his inability. Sir Bobby knew that when it comes to game time you need a team full of men with self belief, and they tend to give your their opinions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Attitude, platitude. You could easily argue that players like Ginola, Robert and Bellamy didn't have "the right attitude" but they were fucking mint for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 What are their attitude issues exactly? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 The old "bad attitude" craic does my head in. If they deliver on the pitch I couldn't give a shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 The old "bad attitude" craic does my head in. If they deliver on the pitch I couldn't give a shit. Basically what the mackems say about Johnson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelphish Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 The old "bad attitude" craic does my head in. If they deliver on the pitch I couldn't give a s***. Basically what the mackems say about Johnson. Wew. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 The old "bad attitude" craic does my head in. If they deliver on the pitch I couldn't give a s***. Basically what the mackems say about Johnson. Wew. There is a fair difference between having a player who wants to lick lasses out and having a player who wants to lick little girls. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 I like players with a suspect attitude tbh. As long as they perform. Would not mind Thauvin as his playing style reminds me a lot of HBA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 It's funny how McClaren emphasised getting the right personalities but the two players we seem to be most in for right now are known for having pretty poor attitudes. Yeah i've been thinking the same. Maybe he also means people that have the kind of character that makes them able to perform at the big stage as well. It's a very important distinction. Can you think of a meek, subservient player who will stand up and be counted on the pitch? The likes of Pardew need a room full of weaklings who won't stand up to them because he's insecure due to his inability. Sir Bobby knew that when it comes to game time you need a team full of men with self belief, and they tend to give your their opinions. Spot on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Need men on the pitch to lead, be lead, and perform. Rise to the occasion and be real player. Think we've got a few of those to be honest, and they've had it coached out of them. Siem, Daryl and Gini all have that type-a personality and I like to think a few others do as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peder75 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Have McClaren said what kind of character they are looking for? When I first heard him, I thought he meant people that wants to win and that give 100% no matter what, compared to what we saw last season when our lot barely bothered after we went a goal down. I don't think he cares if they are a bad apples or not, as long as they are professional and give everything for the team. That's how I interpreted it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Have McClaren said what kind of character they are looking for? When I first heard him, I thought he meant people that wants to win and that give 100% no matter what, compared to what we saw last season when our lot barely bothered after we went a goal down. I don't think he cares if they are a bad apples or not, as long as they are professional and give everything for the team. That's how I interpreted it. I remember reading somewhere when he talked about character, saying that he wants player who always look for the ball and want it instead of hiding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peder75 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Have McClaren said what kind of character they are looking for? When I first heard him, I thought he meant people that wants to win and that give 100% no matter what, compared to what we saw last season when our lot barely bothered after we went a goal down. I don't think he cares if they are a bad apples or not, as long as they are professional and give everything for the team. That's how I interpreted it. I remember reading somewhere when he talked about character, saying that he wants player who always look for the ball and want it instead of hiding. Yes, I read that too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 we've got loads of boring cunts in the squad with no personalities that were happy to sit and take a wage under pardew/carver while singing their praises if that's not the type of character mclaren is after then i'm fine with it, ecstatic in fact Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 So, all the rumours died when we signed a player eh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 So, all the rumours died when we signed a player eh? No! We are in advanced talks with Inter for Shaqiri. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Leicester City, Newcastle United, West Bromwich Albion and West Ham United are all interested in Sporting Lisbon forward Islam Slimani, according to Sky Sports. Swansea City have previously been linked with the player. The striker is said to be keen on a move to the Premier League and Leicester City, Newcastle United, Swansea City, West Bromwich Albion and West Ham United are all looking to bring the Algerian to England. Sporting Lisbon are demanding at least £7 million for their star forward, however a bidding war may see this rise, resulting in the 27-year old being sold to the highest bidder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 27 year old ? may as well be 50 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Played well at the World Cup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Love it when a quarter of the league is linked to the same player, always makes the link feel realistic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 "Bidding war" that story is a none starter then! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 No thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 ye only don't want him cos he's called Islam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 "Bidding war" that story is a none starter then! Yep, that's us out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 ye only don't want him cos he's called Islam That, and the fact that he's slow and underwhelming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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