KaKa Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Gouffran - Tiote - Colback - Sissoko I really hope Gouffran isn't officially considered a wide man now. It annoys me no end. Needs to be used as a striker going forward please, and just fill in out wide occasionally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 What exactly do we need a squad to compete in? We actively don't want to go far in the cups and we're not in Europe. He's an average player brought in because he's free, young and wants to come here, that's about the long and short of it. If we genuinely wanted a squad to compete we would have splashed out and done it properly years ago, instead of signing a few players on the cheap here and there when they're available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 By all accounts the lad is a grafter, but lacks creativity - which means he's Pardew's wet dream as well as probably Cabaye's replacement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 What exactly do we need a squad to compete in? We actively don't want to go far in the cups and we're not in Europe. He's an average player brought in because he's free, young and wants to come here, that's about the long and short of it. If we genuinely wanted a squad to compete we would have splashed out and done it properly years ago, instead of signing a few players on the cheap here and there when they're available. Totally agree with this, we need a squad to survive in the Premier laegue as cheap as possible and have absolutly no shame in telling people this. We are basically safe in the League and one of the only clubs to make money with no real issues about survival or major internal problems but this is the worst period of supporting Newcastle in our history for any true fan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Lol at people thinking he's going go improve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Don't mind this signing really. Colback is a significant improvement over what I was expecting for the summer (nobody.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Lol at people using lol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexthegreat Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 What exactly do we need a squad to compete in? We actively don't want to go far in the cups and we're not in Europe. He's an average player brought in because he's free, young and wants to come here, that's about the long and short of it. If we genuinely wanted a squad to compete we would have splashed out and done it properly years ago, instead of signing a few players on the cheap here and there when they're available. Totally agree with this, we need a squad to survive in the Premier laegue as cheap as possible and have absolutly no shame in telling people this. We are basically safe in the League and one of the only clubs to make money with no real issues about survival or major internal problems but this is the worst period of supporting Newcastle in our history for any true fan. Don't agree with this tbh. The defence is Premier League standard, although there's more than a few holes in it. We can put Colback, Sissoko, Anita, Bigirimana and Tiote in front of it - a solid set of midfielders even if they are bereft of goals and creativity. But if we start the season with the set of players we have to play in front of them at the moment then I cannot see any way we will avoid a relegation battle. This lot are as bad a set of attackers as I have ever seen on our books in the top flight: Ameobi 0 Vuckic 0 Obertan £3.5m BenArfa £5.5m Marveaux 0 Jonas 0? Ferguson 0 Perez £1.5m Gouffran £1.5m Cisse £10m Armstrong 0 Campbell 0 I haven't seen Perez play, but I think a 20 year old from the Spanish second division is unlikely to score 20 goals for us. Gouffran is ok - a premier league player. Ben Arfa is a class above but is fat, in and out of the side, and will be in the last year of his contract. The rest of them may have potential (in some cases) but currently belong in the Championship or lower. I don't really care about Colback - he might be useful he might not. Easily the only thing I'm that bothered about is which forwards come in. Ashley has spent about £21m on centre forwards since he came to the club, a pitiful amount. He has got away without investing with deals like Ba and Remy, but if he doesnt put his hand in his pocket for proven quality up front in the next 12 weeks then I'll be convinced we're going down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 We're anything but safe. No improvement on the squad that put in one of the most pathetic half-season performances I've ever seen. We'll be lucky to win any matches with Captain Brillolips in charge, no fit strikers, and Paul Dummett starting matches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Obviously Colback by himself will have little impact, but I do expect Ashley to push through the signing of someone like Gomis. While Ashley wants to invest as little time and money towards the club as possible, he does want to stay in the premier, and for that he'll need to buy a half decent striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomson Mouse Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fan-reaction-newcastle-united-fc-7237531 Jack Colback is a rather good signing. Under the right tutorage, he could develop into something that England currently do not have. 6:26 PM - 9 Jun 2014 I have no words. The fact that c*** is holding one of our shirts makes me want to vomit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 just needs the right tutorage man, leave him be Also, he's 24. He is no youth. The mediocrity he brings now, he will bring for the next 5 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fan-reaction-newcastle-united-fc-7237531 Jack Colback is a rather good signing. Under the right tutorage, he could develop into something that England currently do not have. 6:26 PM - 9 Jun 2014 I have no words. The fact that c*** is holding one of our shirts makes me want to vomit. He's already something England don't have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieT Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 For me, more than anything else not only does he not offer an improvement on anyone we have currently, crucially he really doesn't offer anything different. Can't wait to see what kind of 'fret' a midfield of Anita-Tiote-Colback-Sissoko can conjure up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heake Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 On a more positive note...We`re shaping up quite well for a tilt at the Championship play off`s next year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickthemagpie Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Experienced relegation dog fighter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Experienced relegation dog fighter. Scrappy Jack Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hithere Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I'm sorry to see him go. Was just starting to get forward more under Poyet. Good tackler, good work rate, keeps it simple. As some of you have said if he's coming in as a squad player then he's worth signing. If he's coming in as Cabaye's replacement you're all going to be bitterly disappointed. Cabaye scored and created goals. Jack likes passing sideways and backwards a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I'm sorry to see him go. Was just starting to get forward more under Poyet. Good tackler, good work rate, keeps it simple. As some of you have said if he's coming in as a squad player then he's worth signing. If he's coming in as Cabaye's replacement you're all going to be bitterly disappointed. Cabaye scored and created goals. Jack likes passing sideways and backwards a lot. And we already have Tiote and Anita to perform a similar role. Either way I can see Anita back to his bench warming duties of old. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I'm sorry to see him go. Was just starting to get forward more under Poyet. Good tackler, good work rate, keeps it simple. As some of you have said if he's coming in as a squad player then he's worth signing. If he's coming in as Cabaye's replacement you're all going to be bitterly disappointed. Cabaye scored and created goals. Jack likes passing sideways and backwards a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I'm sorry to see him go. Was just starting to get forward more under Poyet. Good tackler, good work rate, keeps it simple. As some of you have said if he's coming in as a squad player then he's worth signing. If he's coming in as Cabaye's replacement you're all going to be bitterly disappointed. Cabaye scored and created goals. Jack likes passing sideways and backwards a lot. Pretty much what I've felt all along. Jenas Mk 11. Ok at everything, outstanding at nothing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I don't think you can compare Colback to Jenas. At least Jenas had the potential to be a very good player. Colback doesn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Pleased for him. make no mistake it's a dream come true for him. He'll be a good signing. I wouldn't want him to be first choice and he won't be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexthegreat Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Jenas was class when 2-0 up at home and nowhere to be seen when we were up against it in away games. Colback is meant to be far more consistent. Jenas wouldn't be much use in the sort of season I am expecting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 How about they make our dreams come true? It's despicable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now