LRD Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Is Darlow any good anyway? Anyone injured is no good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Imagine that. Imagine that kind of fucking stupidity. Well, you've clearly not been paying enough attention to events at Newcastle recently Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Based on the first 8 games of the season, we are without doubt going down. For me, unless McClaren gets at least 7 points from the next 3 games, he has to go. He then has to get at least 4 points, if not 6 in November to keep his job in December. A good december (he stays and rebuilds) - otherwise, a new manager would ideally come in in December to have a look at whats needed in Jan! As a minimum that would leave us on 14 points from 14 games which is still far to much like relegation form - however, I think that points total as a minimum would have us in the bottom 6 but not in the bottom 3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I'm on about a 5 at the moment, although it might be a bit optimistic to say we're 50/50. A lot depends on the next few games (obviously). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Aye, our season will be decided over the next 6 or so games. I don't think McClaren will be sacked regardless. Ashley will promise "continued investments" and we'll sign 2 players tops in the January window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 The fact that they won't even entertain the idea of sacking him is a major concern in itself. With Advocaat gone, Sherwood on the brink at least those clubs will enjoy some form of reaction/change. When you then look at the form of the newly promoted sides and the fact that we enjoy no leadership whatsoever then I just can't see how we don't end up one of the three worst teams in the league. The demise from Pardew leaving a squad in mid-table to the current malaise, especially after having spent money, is quite frankly staggering. The squad needs a total overhaul. I'd be giving SMc no more than the next three weeks to prove he can get results out of them before shipping him out completely for a man capable of generating a total change of culture. When the head coach is the only focal point of the club, he needs to be a big character with serious charisma and an ability to sell the club to not only potential players but also to the fans who want to believe again. Schteve will never be that imho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 The fact that they won't even entertain the idea of sacking him is a major concern in itself. With Advocaat gone, Sherwood on the brink at least those clubs will enjoy some form of reaction/change. When you then look at the form of the newly promoted sides and the fact that we enjoy no leadership whatsoever then I just can't see how we don't end up one of the three worst teams in the league. The demise from Pardew leaving a squad in mid-table to the current malaise, especially after having spent money, is quite frankly staggering. The squad needs a total overhaul. I'd be giving SMc no more than the next three weeks to prove he can get results out of them before shipping him out completely for a man capable of generating a total change of culture. When the head coach is the only focal point of the club, he needs to be a big character with serious charisma and an ability to sell the club to not only potential players but also to the fans who want to believe again. Schteve will never be that imho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I sort of agree with that assessment of McClaren, but then again I think he is capable of making enough changes to the team and tactics in order to get a few results. Those results in themselves will act as a motivator for the team, and build confidence. Not to mention the well-respected coaches we have on our staff now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I sort of agree with that assessment of McClaren, but then again I think he is capable of making enough changes to the team and tactics in order to get a few results. Those results in themselves will act as a motivator for the team, and build confidence. Not to mention the well-respected coaches we have on our staff now. If he can turn it around and get results in the upcoming, crucial games, then fair play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I don't think he is an amazing motivator or anything, but then again those managers who are often have tactical and other weaknesses too. There are different ways to be a football manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 http://i3.chroniclelive.co.uk/incoming/article10237437.ece/ALTERNATES/s510b/NUFC-injured-XI.jpg Injured 11. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 The fact that they won't even entertain the idea of sacking him is a major concern in itself. With Advocaat gone, Sherwood on the brink at least those clubs will enjoy some form of reaction/change. When you then look at the form of the newly promoted sides and the fact that we enjoy no leadership whatsoever then I just can't see how we don't end up one of the three worst teams in the league. The demise from Pardew leaving a squad in mid-table to the current malaise, especially after having spent money, is quite frankly staggering. The squad needs a total overhaul. I'd be giving SMc no more than the next three weeks to prove he can get results out of them before shipping him out completely for a man capable of generating a total change of culture. When the head coach is the only focal point of the club, he needs to be a big character with serious charisma and an ability to sell the club to not only potential players but also to the fans who want to believe again. Schteve will never be that imho. Got to agree with that. I was prepared to hope he would be an improvement based on what Derby fans were saying, but deep down I always thought he lacked true leadership qualities. He's a coach not a manager. I think the best we can hope from him is mid-table and some decent(ish) football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Can we hope for any more than that with any manager? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 He's a coach not a manager. That's what Mike Ashley wants. McClaren won't go until it's too late - even then I'd be surprised if they let him go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 http://i3.chroniclelive.co.uk/incoming/article10237437.ece/ALTERNATES/s510b/NUFC-injured-XI.jpg Injured 11. vs Darlow Lascelles Colo Willo Mbemba Wilnaldum Sissoko Thauvin De Jong Perez Mitrovic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Anything with Lascelles at fullback and Willo and CB loses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Physioroom has Janmaat, Obertan, Colback, Aarons, Haidara, Dummett, Riviere and Marveaux all due back for this weekend's game by the way - changes the picture somewhat! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Mongo Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 We should be able to re-vote whenever we feel like it in this thread. It would make for a much more dynamic poll. Currently, I think relegation looks most likely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Which of the other shit teams could score six in a match? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Which of the other shit teams could score six in a match? That's what I'm thinking. I'm not, for a moment, saying we're out of the woods - but if Villa, Bournemouth or the Mackems scored six in a game I'd be really worried for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 When Perez and Mitrovic played like that against Chelsea, I said we won't get relegated if they play up front for the majority of the season and I stand by that. Defence want shot, needs sorted in January. Need to sign a top left back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 A left back would be nice but we need someone to partner and bring on Mbemba or we'll ruin him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 And a CM with some presence and quality too whilst we're at it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 2. Season's long. likes of Norwich and Bournemouth already losing their momentum from the Championship. The quality we bought is starting to show in the last few games Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Well I'm firmly in the Coloccini out camp but left back is slightly more pressing. Again, both please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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