Thumbheed Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, The Prophet said: Any particular reason Fonseca isn't good enough? I caught his last season at Roma, but don't know loads about him. His spell at Roma suggests his attacking play came at the expense of defensive solidarity, and our defense is literally our weakest area which to me doesn't bode well in a league where there's high quality players distributed throughout the league and where any team can beat anyone. There's been plenty of well coached sides (albeit smaller sides) who played with attacking intent but haven't had the quality nor the defensive stability that's required to survive in the league and I see us in a similar position where we don't really have a dearth of outstanding attacking quality that makes us stand out from our rivals, couple that with the fact we're still a long way from the Jan window and we could find ourselves in a difficult spot if we don't get this right. Our Dec fixtures are horrific - do I fancy going into those games playing nice stuff but leaving ourselves defensively vulnerable? Nah. Edited October 20, 2021 by Thumbheed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 1 hour ago, et tu brute said: Couldn't see them on the official training photos from today, mind I think it would have been annonced if they had left. They had a scheduled day off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 45 minutes ago, dazzanufc1892 said: Poll on who fans want? Graham Poll ? Who cares what he thinks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Ronaldo said: Return of the mack. Yeah mate we definitely do. The real, real Ronaldo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Toon Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 So are we looking for a manager or a head coach because it's not at all the same thing. Some can do both, Rafa for example, some can only coach and some can only manage. If we are getting a DOF surely there's no need to get a manager, you just get the best tactical coach that's out there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 26 minutes ago, Away Toon said: So are we looking for a manager or a head coach because it's not at all the same thing. Some can do both, Rafa for example, some can only coach and some can only manage. If we are getting a DOF surely there's no need to get a manager, you just get the best tactical coach that's out there. The statement earlier reiterated that we’re looking for a head coach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_F Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Makes sense to be honest considering we have Chelsea next week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Why did they have to stick Rafa in that picture, man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Xavi? https://tbrfootball.com/six-trophies-in-two-years-journalist-links-newcastle-with-perfectly-qualified-spanish-boss/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokitren Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 (edited) On 21/10/2021 at 11:12, Manxst said: Xavi? https://tbrfootball.com/six-trophies-in-two-years-journalist-links-newcastle-with-perfectly-qualified-spanish-boss-betpokies Normal article, I liked it, thank you. I skimmed my eyes - it seems to be well written. And indeed, why not Xavi? If all sides are happy - everything can be. Edited October 29, 2021 by Pokitren Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Lampard sneaking up the fav list again, ahead of Howe and Favre. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Looks like this is some way off and they are going to be talking to lots of people a number of times. Not sure we are close on any one individual. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 1 minute ago, KaKa said: Looks like this is some way off and they are going to be talking to lots of people a number of times. Not sure we are close on any one individual. Think they've bought themselves time with sacking Bruce. He's gone, thsts all that matters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Pokitren said: Normal article, I liked it, thank you. I skimmed my eyes - it seems to be well written. And indeed, why not Xavi? If all sides are happy - everything can be. Someone posted a video of Xavi on here a week or so ago, where he was talking about his tactics and how he is obsessed with possession. Imagine him trying to get the current batch of players to play a possession style of football Have we had even one match in the league with more than 45% possession the last 3 seasons? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 I don't mind them taking their time over this now actually. I feel we will see a massive difference in the players now Bruce has gone, that lift alone should help us out while we make sure we bring the right person in for the job. If we had kept Bruce on while we took our time to find a new manager though, I would have been more worried, but now he is gone, the total lift in mood should help everyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 34 minutes ago, KaKa said: Looks like this is some way off and they are going to be talking to lots of people a number of times. Not sure we are close on any one individual. Go and get Emery Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said: Go and get Emery Or Ten Hag. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 14/1 @ Will Hill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Fuck no. Should stay well clear of Bobby Bullshit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeepShow4life Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Rather have Gerrard or even Lampard than Martinez. My realistic first choice is Emery then Fonseca. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 So far I'm anyone but Lampard. I'm sick of managers who's strength is they have a lot of Media Mates. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Martinez and we go down imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Hopefully he won't leave his Belgium post until after the WC. Most likely I'd like to think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Ikon said: Hopefully he won't leave his Belgium post until after the WC. Most likely I'd like to think. Unless he knows he has no chance of winning it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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