Dokko Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 This is a surprisingly humble statement from Barton... I’d have him in till the end of the season. Honestly, without a second thought as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abra Dubravka Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 This is a surprisingly humble statement from Barton... I’d have him in till the end of the season. Honestly, without a second thought as well. Aye same, doubt Ashley would be similarly inclined though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 This is a surprisingly humble statement from Barton... I’d have him in till the end of the season. Honestly, without a second thought as well. Aye same, doubt Ashley would be similarly inclined though It wouldn’t shock me too much tbh. You hate Bruce, here’s someone you like. Don’t care if he’s experienced or not, you asked for the change and I gave you it. Job done. He’d obviously take it as well, and do a much better job than Bruce. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abra Dubravka Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 This is a surprisingly humble statement from Barton... I’d have him in till the end of the season. Honestly, without a second thought as well. Aye same, doubt Ashley would be similarly inclined though It wouldn’t shock me too much tbh. You hate Bruce, here’s someone you like. Don’t care if he’s experienced or not, you asked for the change and I gave you it. Job done. He’d obviously take it as well, and do a much better job than Bruce. He's more of a 'Geordie' than Bruce, if that even means anything anyway. Always got the impression that Barton really likes Newcastle, and speaks fondly of the club and fans. Certainly more than I ever heard Bruce do in the past. Was obviously forced out of the club by Ashley/Llambias. Wouldn't be so sure that he even would take it. I just think he wouldn't want anything to do with Ashley ever again. Unlike Bruce, he's not the character to tow a party line when he knows it's bullshit, and he obviously knows how the club runs from his time here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 If Barton got anywhere near our job that’d be fucking horrendous like. Also hypocritical as fuck of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Did that series on Fleetwood ever get released? Remember seeing a trailer for it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Mick McCarthy sacked after 8 games in Cyprus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Uncle Avi must have some serious documents on Roman's dodgy dealings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 I did like what Lampard did with Mount, James & Tammy by giving them a proper chance at a big club. He's having to learn on the job in a rebuild which is a massive challenge and his lack of experience is showing. I sometimes think - Zidane wasn't qualified for the RM job either but in a way, I respect that there was no secret he would be given an opportunity at the job. Iirc he got to wear a suit as Carlo's #2, managed Real B. He also took over a team regularly running deep in the CL coming into their prime years when Lampard is doing a rebuild. Also - you can tell Zidane spent a lot of his career under the tutelage of Italian managers. His instincts are boring as anything Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Nearly half the season gone and we're top of the league. I didn't think the Ole caretaker appointment was a good one and didn't think he was a good manager but he has done so well and the team is performing at its highest level since 2013. Think it's hard to argue now that he has done a good job. A right winger and a centre back in the summer would make us contenders I think. It won't happen this year but it looks like we're at least going to be a lot closer to City and Liverpool. I'm not expecting much on Sunday, but we can go to Anfield and lose and still be level on points at the top of the table. Still reckon City > Liverpool > us mind. Just really hoping for us to be competitive and not bottle the challenge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Ole has done great, I thought he was heading for the door moths ago, but he has got an amazing squad to work with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Do you not think yous are a bit too shaky under OGS to be competing for titles? When I look at Man Utd I don't see them guaranteed to win any away games for example as they always seem like a Villa, Southampton or even the likes of Brighton, etc could hold them to a draw or even beat them. Under Fergie the bottom half of the table barely had a chance home or away. I think this season is a bit of a strange one, it kind of feels like the Leicester season because the top teams are dropping so many points. Maybe it was the lack of fans? If the league is going as normal next season and its more akin to last season in terms of the title race do you think Man Utd could ever keep up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Do you not think yous are a bit too shaky under OGS to be competing for titles? When I look at Man Utd I don't see them guaranteed to win any away games for example as they always seem like a Villa, Southampton or even the likes of Brighton, etc could hold them to a draw or even beat them. Under Fergie the bottom half of the table barely had a chance home or away. I think this season is a bit of a strange one, it kind of feels like the Leicester season because the top teams are dropping so many points. Maybe it was the lack of fans? If the league is going as normal next season and its more akin to last season in terms of the title race do you think Man Utd could ever keep up? We've played Villa, Southampton and Brighton this season and beat them all. Strange for you to mention away form as we're the best away side in the league. We've won 10 of our last 11 league away games only drawing to Leicester. The last two years are the anomaly. That was never going to be sustained. Liverpool are finally having a few injuries and things to contend with and it's not so easy when your best player is out injured. We were crying out for a creative midfielder in Bruno. Since we've signed him nobody has taken more points than us. So we absolutely could keep up, but I think we need a right winger and centre back to become consistent contenders again. Liverpool and City are obviously still better sides, but the gap is close again and we'll continue to close it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Fuck I dunno why I have that assumption of their away form, maybe I'm still thinking about them last season or something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Do you not think yous are a bit too shaky under OGS to be competing for titles? When I look at Man Utd I don't see them guaranteed to win any away games for example as they always seem like a Villa, Southampton or even the likes of Brighton, etc could hold them to a draw or even beat them. Under Fergie the bottom half of the table barely had a chance home or away. I think this season is a bit of a strange one, it kind of feels like the Leicester season because the top teams are dropping so many points. Maybe it was the lack of fans? If the league is going as normal next season and its more akin to last season in terms of the title race do you think Man Utd could ever keep up? We've played Villa, Southampton and Brighton this season and beat them all. Strange for you to mention away form as we're the best away side in the league. We've won 10 of our last 11 league away games only drawing to Leicester. The last two years are the anomaly. That was never going to be sustained. Liverpool are finally having a few injuries and things to contend with and it's not so easy when your best player is out injured. We were crying out for a creative midfielder in Bruno. Since we've signed him nobody has taken more points than us. So we absolutely could keep up, but I think we need a right winger and centre back to become consistent contenders again. Liverpool and City are obviously still better sides, but the gap is close again and we'll continue to close it. What's your thoughts on Pogba's current form? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Man Utd are rolling in the league right now. Sunday is going to be fascinating. Think Eric Bailly has looked really good since coming in, and his athleticism and speed are a really good fit alongside Maguire. If he is over his injuries I could see him making that position his own. Martial really needs to sort himself out though. Think he's been really poor this season and greater production from that Striker position (with either Greenwood or Cavani taking his place) could see Man U push on even more the rest of the way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 I cant stand Man Utd but I'd love to see them win on Sunday just to sicken some of the insufferable Liverpool fans I know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 They're both absolutely awful to be honest. Liverpool fans probably have the edge, but they're both largely fair weather, plastic fan bases, who don't really support the team as such (as in actually attend games). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Do you not think yous are a bit too shaky under OGS to be competing for titles? When I look at Man Utd I don't see them guaranteed to win any away games for example as they always seem like a Villa, Southampton or even the likes of Brighton, etc could hold them to a draw or even beat them. Under Fergie the bottom half of the table barely had a chance home or away. I think this season is a bit of a strange one, it kind of feels like the Leicester season because the top teams are dropping so many points. Maybe it was the lack of fans? If the league is going as normal next season and its more akin to last season in terms of the title race do you think Man Utd could ever keep up? We've played Villa, Southampton and Brighton this season and beat them all. Strange for you to mention away form as we're the best away side in the league. We've won 10 of our last 11 league away games only drawing to Leicester. The last two years are the anomaly. That was never going to be sustained. Liverpool are finally having a few injuries and things to contend with and it's not so easy when your best player is out injured. We were crying out for a creative midfielder in Bruno. Since we've signed him nobody has taken more points than us. So we absolutely could keep up, but I think we need a right winger and centre back to become consistent contenders again. Liverpool and City are obviously still better sides, but the gap is close again and we'll continue to close it. What's your thoughts on Pogba's current form? I think he's been managed superbly by Ole after all the shite with Raiola. I'm not a fan of Pogba. All the talent in the world but he's an arsehole. He was a monster second half last night but I thought he was pretty poor for most of the first half. I can still see it being a Fred, McTominay and Bruno midfield on Sunday. Fred, Pogba, Bruno is the strongest midfield but I think Pogba lacks the discipline and desire to put in the shift that will be required against Liverpool's midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 I cant stand Man Utd but I'd love to see them win on Sunday just to sicken some of the insufferable Liverpool fans I know. I wonder who you could be talking about... :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Rooney confirmed as permanent new Derby manager. Doubt he’d have agreed to that unless he was comfortable he’d be backed by the group who were linked with us? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Rooney confirmed as permanent new Derby manager. Doubt he’d have agreed to that unless he was comfortable he’d be backed by the group who were linked with us? Unsure, Derby look fucked. Read yesterday that they're going to have to sell their best players to balance the books. 1980s Newcastle-esque. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Eddie Howe to Celtic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Is that just a guess or is it being reported? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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