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Jonjo Shelvey (now playing for Burnley)

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TRon

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Never understood the fascination with that place.

 

There was no fascination with that place until our former manager went there. In 12 months time no one will even care they got relegated.

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Playing him as a number 10 would negate the best part of his game, his long passing and put him in a position where he'll be under pressure from the opposition constantly. Doesn't make any sense to me

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Have to agree with Triggs. Number ten is too far forward for Shelvey. His passing range is best just inside the opposition half to release quick at any range. Our two biggest problems with using Shelvey so far is not giving him options as soon as he has the ball at his feet and the other is expecting him to sit deep and defend.

 

Some of the passes he's stuck down the middle and down the right have been awesome. I'm sure we would have seen more down the left if there was ever a competent option there.

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mrmojorisin75

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Please play this guy in the number 10 position. Saivet and Sissoko central midfield.

Agree with Triggs but I think away from home we need to play a three with Saivet and say Tiote behind Shelvey and drop Wijnaldum. Said this weeks ago mind. Get a bit more solid in midfield, compete and protect the defence using Shelveys passing range to get Sissoko and whoever else on the break.

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Apparently he's on FFC with Max Rushden and Merson tomorrow. They film it today normally, Merson is a regular in my wife's betting shop so I've asked her to ask him to ask Shelvey what in the actual fuck everyone is playing at right now. Anyone else got anything they'd like to ask? What sort of moisturiser he uses on his bonce maybe? Is he regretting his decision already? That sort of stuff.

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Apparently he's on FFC with Max Rushden and Merson tomorrow. They film it today normally, Merson is a regular in my wife's betting shop so I've asked her to ask him to ask Shelvey what in the actual fuck everyone is playing at right now. Anyone else got anything they'd like to ask? What sort of moisturiser he uses on his bonce maybe? Is he regretting his decision already? That sort of stuff.

 

I thought Merson was a member of Gamblers Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous and didn't drink or gamble anymore?

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Apparently he's on FFC with Max Rushden and Merson tomorrow. They film it today normally, Merson is a regular in my wife's betting shop so I've asked her to ask him to ask Shelvey what in the actual fuck everyone is playing at right now. Anyone else got anything they'd like to ask? What sort of moisturiser he uses on his bonce maybe? Is he regretting his decision already? That sort of stuff.

 

I thought Merson was a member of Gamblers Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous and didn't drink or gamble anymore?

 

He's never stopped betting afaik, always been around the betting shops of west london. Generally has a few drinks after filming Soccer Saturday too. He seems fairly in control to be honest and always picks up a fair wedge.

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Jonjo Shelvey has welcomed the appointment of new Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez - and revealed what the Magpies players can expect from their new manager.

The 24-year-old is working with the Spaniard for the second time, after Benitez handed him his first shot at the Barclays Premier League when he signed him for Liverpool from Charlton Athletic in 2010.

 

And, while sorry to see the departure of Steve McClaren this week, Shelvey believes United are "lucky" to have the former Real Madrid boss at the helm as they bid to preserve their Barclays Premier League status this season.

"It's obviously sad to see Steve go, because he brought me into the Club and I owe so much to him for bringing me to this great football club, but ultimately it didn't work out for him here," he explained.

"But we've been lucky to get Rafa, because he's a great organiser of teams, and you hear things from ex-players about how great he is. It's just an exciting time for the fans and the players to learn more about Rafa Benitez and the way that he wants us to play.

"He must think a lot of the Club to come in and take over. He's been at Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Napoli, Liverpool - he's been at all these top clubs, and I think it speaks so highly of the stature of this Club for him to take on an opportunity like this."

Benitez brought a young Shelvey to Anfield in May 2010 before departing Liverpool the following month.

And, though the pair didn't spend a great deal of time working with each other on Merseyside, Shelvey has some insight into how the Champions League-winning manager works.

"I went up there in the May and signed and met him, but I didn't know then that later on down the line he'd become my manager elsewhere. It's a bit mad really, but it's nice that I've met him before and I've got a little feel for him," said the former Swansea man.

"He's a very tactical man. He knows what he wants you to do and he gets his point across very clearly, and he sets up teams for us not to get beat but on the other hand, he wants you to go and play as well.

"It suits us down to the ground I think, so I'm sure he'll be getting us to do that straight away and the quicker we do it, the easier it'll be for us and the fans. Fingers crossed we can implement his gameplan on Monday night and kick on from there."

He added: "At this moment in time, we need to get points up on the board and I think the way we need to do that is be organised and everyone know their jobs, and as a team. I think that's what he brings."

Benitez's first task in the United dugout will be to try and bring three points back to Tyneside from the King Power Stadium on Monday night, as the Magpies take on league leaders Leicester City (8pm kick-off).

Shelvey reckons his appointment will "bring a new lease of life" to Newcastle, saying that spirits in the camp were high as they prepare for their first outing under the new manager.

"You see the honours he's won, and you don't win those without knowing what you're doing. He's a top manager and everyone's excited in the changing room," he said. "It's like when you go to school for your first day - everyone's trying to impress the manager, everyone's in early and in the gym.

"It's exciting to work with someone who's worked at the top clubs - he was at Real Madrid earlier this season, and that speaks highly of the calibre of the manager he is.

"He'll bring a new lease of life to Newcastle. The players are excited, and everyone's excited around the city."

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He needs the Gattuso to his Pirlo.

 

Not saying he's as good as Pirlo of course but he's a deep laying playmaker that isn't going to also do the dirty work of the holding role. Paired with a quality dmf he could really take us places I think.

 

Tiote a few years ago could have been that guy perhaps. Maybe Rafa can get him going again.

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