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Arnautovic is quality. If there was any point to our footballing existence, I'd have him here in a flash.

 

He started off so poorly when he joined last season, and still has his ups and downs. He still looks shocking at times. But guess what, the manager sticks by him, because he produces moments of brilliance, and is a genuinely talented player, who is great when he gets into a rhythm. Our manager is a disgrace.

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http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/former-newcastle-united-star-lee-7747354

 

Lee Clark has revealed that Hatem Ben Arfa showed a courteous and respectful attitude after Birmingham City’s bid to take him to the Championship.

 

The Chronicle reported on August 30 that Blues chief Clark was keen on the playmaker and eager to offer him a spot in his Birmingham XI.

 

But Ben Arfa resisted the move and landed a loan deal to Hull City instead.

 

Clark, though, insisted he was serious about bringing Ben Arfa to the second city.

 

He said: “I contacted (first team coach) Steve Stone to find out about his availability. I then spoke to (managing director) Lee Charnley and asked about Ben Arfa to see if we could do anything.

 

“They came back to say that he wanted to stay in the Premier League but the player appreciated our interest and thanked us for it.

 

“Unfortunately, we couldn’t get that one done either.

 

“But if you don’t ask these questions then you are never going to know.”

 

 

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So ...

 

Mark Hughes on Arnautovic.

 

Neil Warnock on Taraabt.

 

Both these managers, are more clued up than Pardew. Imagine the disgustingly unfortunate position we currently find ourselves in.

 

God help us.

 

Both of those manager played as attacking players.  I believe its likely that they understand creative players better than Pardew because of this.  Pardew was a defender, and approaches each game as a defender,  he seems to think that if we defend then goals somehow magically happen.  Failing to spot that the players required to create that magic aren't going to be defending, and failing to provide that platform from the rest of the team for them to have the autonomy to produce goals. 

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What's almost as 'unreal' is the fact there's still a defence for Colo on here despite the fact he's been awful as a captain and a defender for well over 18 months now.

 

How about him appearing in our All Time XI thread on multiple occasions :lol:

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Don't think Colo helps himself either, the only time you hear of/about him is something negative.

 

Ultimately though it just shows the weakness of the manager if he's letting players decide the team. Not much of a king then. A snivelly shit like Baldrick would be more accurate.

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Not sure if Giggs but the HOPE banner got a mention on Talksport this morning :thup:

 

Did it? Class what did they say?

 

They were discussing us and the possibility of Ashley selling up after his increased stake in Rangers, and then subsequently went on to talk (briefly...) about on the field issues and Pardew being under pressure and referred to a piece by Louise Taylor in the Guardian and then spoke about fan unrest at Hatem leaving and mentioned the 'brilliant' Che Guevara mock up of Ben Arfa and said he'd seen it at the Palace game :thup: great work, man.

 

Presumably this: http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/sep/10/newcastle-revolution-alan-pardew-hatem-ben-arfa

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Not sure if Giggs but the HOPE banner got a mention on Talksport this morning :thup:

 

Did it? Class what did they say?

 

They were discussing us and the possibility of Ashley selling up after his increased stake in Rangers, and then subsequently went on to talk (briefly...) about on the field issues and Pardew being under pressure and referred to a piece by Louise Taylor in the Guardian and then spoke about fan unrest at Hatem leaving and mentioned the 'brilliant' Che Guevara mock up of Ben Arfa and said he'd seen it at the Palace game :thup: great work, man.

 

Presumably this: http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/sep/10/newcastle-revolution-alan-pardew-hatem-ben-arfa

 

That's amazing. Do you know what show it was on?

 

Alan Brazil's breakfast show, mate. Not sure if it was Dominic Cork who mentioned it. It was on about 07:25ish :thup:

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Not sure if Giggs but the HOPE banner got a mention on Talksport this morning :thup:

 

Did it? Class what did they say?

 

They were discussing us and the possibility of Ashley selling up after his increased stake in Rangers, and then subsequently went on to talk (briefly...) about on the field issues and Pardew being under pressure and referred to a piece by Louise Taylor in the Guardian and then spoke about fan unrest at Hatem leaving and mentioned the 'brilliant' Che Guevara mock up of Ben Arfa and said he'd seen it at the Palace game :thup: great work, man.

 

Presumably this: http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/sep/10/newcastle-revolution-alan-pardew-hatem-ben-arfa

 

That's amazing. Do you know what show it was on?

 

Alan Brazil's breakfast show, mate. Not sure if it was Dominic Cork who mentioned it. It was on about 07:25ish :thup:

 

Class, cheers man will see if they do any catch up or anything. Glad it got a positive mention

 

http://talksport.com/radio/schedule click 'Listen again' beside Sports Breakfast :thup:

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I listened to that as well. The only problem is that their journalist who mentions it, Andy Brassel(sp)? hasn't got a clue about the financial situation and speaks lies as if they were truthes.

 

eg. 'Holes in the accounts' - there were no holes, it was black and white. If you bought the club you had to buy the stadium.

'Mike Ashley has been good financially for Newcastle United' You can FUCK RIGHT OFF. If you don't know the subject, don't spread lies cuntface.

 

Boiled my piss driving to work today.

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The transfer window show I think. Maybe it wasn't Brassel but someone did. Basically saying how the MYM fiasco was shameful and how he was a top, top player in France before he left and now he's effectively a bargain buy. Also said same about HBA.

 

edit: was definitely Brasell

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