Disco Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 - Have John Irving and his deputy, both have whom have left in the last year, been replaced? If not, why not? - How many paid scouts do NUFC employ aside from Graeme Carr? Is this inline with other PL clubs? If not, why not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 There's a reason why every club in the Premiership fields weakened sides in the Cups, and unless we reach the latter stages of a competition and we're secure in the league, McClaren is going to do precisely that. In practice, I don't think we're going to see any changes in team selection. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikenewcastle Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 There's a reason why every club in the Premiership fields weakened sides in the Cups, and unless we reach the latter stages of a competition and we're secure in the league, McClaren is going to do precisely that. In practice, I don't think we're going to see any changes in team selection. We play weakened teams in the FA Cup even when we're solidly midtable... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpie1892 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 There's a reason why every club in the Premiership fields weakened sides in the Cups, and unless we reach the latter stages of a competition and we're secure in the league, McClaren is going to do precisely that. In practice, I don't think we're going to see any changes in team selection. We play weakened teams in the FA Cup even when we're solidly midtable... Worked a treat in keeping us up this season with plenty to spare, didn't it?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenige Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Could ask if they've ever thought about refunding money to fans after shocking away performances? The game at Southampton last season and the two away cup defeats at Brighton spring to mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 There's a reason why every club in the Premiership fields weakened sides in the Cups, and unless we reach the latter stages of a competition and we're secure in the league, McClaren is going to do precisely that. In practice, I don't think we're going to see any changes in team selection. What reason is that? and no they don't To avoid injuries or burn-out that might affect results in the league and yes they do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Praise be that our league results were not affected. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 It's true that most clubs play weakened sides, but it doesn't make any more sense for them than for us. Every fan of a mid table club I've ever spoken to wants to have a go for a trophy. The whole situation is idiotic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Southampton at Sunderland under Pochettino being a prime example. Weren't qualifying for Europe through the league, weren't going down, played a weakened team in the FA Cup 5th Round. Stupid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Southampton at Sunderland under Pochettino being a prime example. Weren't qualifying for Europe through the league, weren't going down, played a weakened team in the FA Cup 5th Round. Stupid. That is the same situation we were in the previous season. Although I don't agree with it, I kind of get it when clubs are in a serious relegation battle (although you can see the impetus a cup run can give as it kickstarted Sunderland's season under Poyet). But when clubs are already safe, then why play weakened teams? With nothing to play for for the rest of the season, clubs tend to drift into poor form as we have done for the last two seasons. A cup run would keep players motivated and at least give the second half of a season some interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Is it JJ7 who's on the forum? Good question will be why the club deems it unnecessary to scout the European Under 21 Championships bearing in mind the stated transfer policy of the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFC_Chris Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I'd ask them if they're concerned the stock of the club has dropped so low that no coach of worth or player wants to join us. I'd also ask who they think is responsible? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosstef Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Is it JJ7 who's on the forum? Good question will be why the club deems it unnecessary to scout the European Under 21 Championships bearing in mind the stated transfer policy of the club. According to the Daily Star, Graham Carr is at the U21's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikenewcastle Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 This was tonight wasn't it? Anyone know when the minutes come out? I need to know why we can't have nice things this season and what brand the toilet roll in the gents is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Posted this in the McClaren thread because I'm blind and couldn't find this. Taylor and Besty @TaylorandBesty 10 minutes ago Steve McLaren was in attendance tonight at the Fans Forum meeting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Posted this in the McClaren thread because I'm blind and couldn't find this. Taylor and Besty @TaylorandBesty 10 minutes ago Steve McLaren was in attendance tonight at the Fans Forum meeting No doubt attempting to reassure fans signings are imminent... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Was suprisingly upbeat from the few snippets on Twitter. When are the minutes out? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieT Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Will probably take a few days. Hope his appearance did nothing to stop questions being asked over the ambition of his appointment... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikenewcastle Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Was suprisingly upbeat from the few snippets on Twitter. When are the minutes out? Twitter always seems upbeat whenever the club says anything to be fair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Fair play for turning up. Penfold and Concur there too. Wonder if any questions were censored. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Minutes coming soon apparently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Taking his role as chief propagandist very seriously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Underpants Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Minutes coming soon apparently. Soon as in tonight? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Minutes coming soon apparently. Soon as in tonight? Minutes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 #wait Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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