Robster Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 A big, fat, fuck off, 10 for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliMag Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I'll wait until after the Fiorintina game before voting... But there better be some amazing signings in the next week and a strong performance against the Florentines to allay my fears. It's looking likley right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I voted far too early. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Not just relegated but we'll finish 20th. Clubs in total disarray at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Top 10 finish for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I'll wait 'til after the Mackem game. A 7 at the moment. Two early losses and I think we will be in quite some danger of just falling apart on and off the pitch. I just hope we can get two good early results and pick up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Any more injuries to Ben Arfa/Tiote and we're in serious danger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliMag Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I can't see anything but a loss for the first two games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Still a 4 for me despite the Jose development. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 We're not going down, it's just going to be a long, dull season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
krybel Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Any injuries to Ben Arfa/Tiote and we're in serious danger. Oh wait.... fuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Still don't think we'll go down but if we do we'll not come back up this time. Nee chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 As things stand, we are knackered. A club that consistently sells it's best players is only headed in one direction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMcQuillan Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 We won't go down, barring any huge injuries. But we'll not finish above 14th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 At least wait until September until the window closes and we see the team play a few games before deciding we're doomed lads Theres no doubt things are bad here again and our manager doesnt exactly fill us with confidence, but I still think there are worse teams in the league than Newcastle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Decky - that's what was said by some fans consistently during 2008/09. Ignore the past at your peril, especially when it is so fresh in the mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 i think we may be lucky that the shit teams are guna be shit and the good teams are guna be strong again this year What i mean is last season anyone could beat anyone on their day. This the big boys have spent plenty or will do in Chelsea's case and the teams that have come up are not as strong as WBA and we were,plus blackpool blew everyone away early doors (went down anyway) Swansea, Norwich and QPR really don't have any money to spend and unless something strange happens then they all should be odds on favourites to go straight back down again. QPR are losing there stand out player from last year so are even weaker than they were last year. But if this season is as strong as last (which it wont be) we would be have been in serious trouble as things stand right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 'nailed on' whatever that fucking means. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Still don't think we'll go down but if we do we'll not come back up this time. Nee chance. One of my worries as well. No group of lads like we've had last time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJbarnes Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 For me, Ashley has had several (feeble at best) "excuses" as to some of our recent failures. The Keegan Fiasco- inexperienced, made a mistake. Relegation- unforgivable but he thought we could stay up with the players and make a permanent appointment next season. sacking Hughton- obviously wasnt the manager he wanted long term. He's had several "last chances", but this transfer window for me is surely the last of last chances. He has picked his own manager, he's got money in the bank from Carroll's sale and the club is in a more stable financial predicament with high earners Nolan and Barton heading off. He has absolutely no excuses if he fails this time. He has just under 1 month to buy some more of my patience. In this month, he must assemble a team that is capable of competing at a decent level (consistently top 10) in the Premier League. If we manage to sign these players on free transfers then so be it. If we manage to promote youngsters and they are capable of performing then so be it. At the moment, our squad is threadbare, and if Barton and Enrique are to leave, Ashley will have to fork out for arrivals. If he doesn't, then I will be firmly in the Ashley out camp come September 2nd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 For me, Ashley has had several (feeble at best) "excuses" as to some of our recent failures. The Keegan Fiasco- inexperienced, made a mistake. Relegation- unforgivable but he thought we could stay up with the players and make a permanent appointment next season. sacking Hughton- obviously wasnt the manager he wanted long term. He's had several "last chances", but this transfer window for me is surely the last of last chances. He has picked his own manager, he's got money in the bank from Carroll's sale and the club is in a more stable financial predicament with high earners Nolan and Barton heading off. He has absolutely no excuses if he fails this time. He has just under 1 month to buy some more of my patience. In this month, he must assemble a team that is capable of competing at a decent level (consistently top 10) in the Premier League. If we manage to sign these players on free transfers then so be it. If we manage to promote youngsters and they are capable of performing then so be it. At the moment, our squad is threadbare, and if Barton and Enrique are to leave, Ashley will have to fork out for arrivals. If he doesn't, then I will be firmly in the Ashley out camp come September 2nd. You've summed up everything I feel in that one post. Still biting my lip for four more weeks then that's it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Even I'm surprised about the low level of spending really, although that statement should be saved for the end of the window. I never expected Ashley to spend all of the Carroll money on transfer fees this summer, and I agree with him that our financial situation means we need to be restrained, but even so I thought outgoing fees of about £15m would be acceptable. If we end up bringing in only cheap contracts and free transfers even I'll de disappointed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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