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...
Interpolic Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Phenomenal work when a news source manages to make a 100-word "article" irritatingly repetitive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieT Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 "There’s always been a plan in place, always. “Whether I was here or anybody else, there was a plan. “I’ve seen that plan and probably adjusted it a little bit, but more or less stuck to the plan. “We can all sit down and know what the plan is. It’s a good plan. You can’t keep everybody. “I always say ‘we’re in here, and eventually we’ll go out of there’. “But while we’re here, we’ll work damn hard for the football club. “That’s the case with staff, players – everybody.” http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/steve-mcclaren-and-newcastle-planning-for-departures-this-summer-1-7358791 Interesting comments. Suggests planning to sell certain players to buy perhaps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 But what about the plan Schteve? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 It's not quite "the clause is there" levels of defeatism, but frustrating to read nonetheless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 It's not quite "the clause is there" levels of defeatism, but frustrating to read nonetheless. Only player I'd be bothered about losing is Janmaat, and it doesn't seem like he's going anywhere just yet. Sissoko would be a bit of a blow, but I've resigned myself to him going for quite some time now, and I don't think he'd get in my preferred XI anyway. Obviously we need a squad and I'd rather get rid of a couple of our shit midfielders instead of him like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 If it's true about wanting the signings in prior to letting anyone go that would suggest one of Sissoko, Cisse perhaps tiote out? Think the likes of Abeid, Marv will be shifted, perhaps one or two more away on loan. Really hope they don't put a dampener on what may well be a decent window with an 11th hour sale of Sissoko for instance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 It's not quite "the clause is there" levels of defeatism, but frustrating to read nonetheless. Only player I'd be bothered about losing is Janmaat, and it doesn't seem like he's going anywhere just yet. Sissoko would be a bit of a blow, but I've resigned myself to him going for quite some time now, and I don't think he'd get in my preferred XI anyway. Obviously we need a squad and I'd rather get rid of a couple of our shit midfielders instead of him like. Perez? Not that he looks like going anywhere. But he's the player I'd least like to lose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 I would hope some of these cloggers are going!! Most of the squad is shit and needs replacing!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AY Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 If Tiote isnt starting then he will probably be sold. Too expensive for the bench. Same goes for Colo I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-close-transfer-breakthrough-9658403 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/13418166.Newcastle_to_make_move_for_Matip_as_alternative_defensive_target_is_set_to_go_elsewhere/ With Mike Williamson expected to leave Tyneside this summer, and doubts over the future of Fabricio Coloccini as Steve McClaren ponders whether to strip the Argentinian of the captain’s armband, the Magpies are determined to sign a proven centre-half this summer. NEWCASTLE will make Schalke centre-half Joel Matip their leading defensive target this summer after accepting they will struggle to pull off a deal for Monaco’s Aymen Abdennour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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