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Shane Ferguson
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Christmas Tree
, Dec 30 2010 07:37 PM
#522
Posted 13 April 2012 - 01:33 PM
Lake Bells tits
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The fact that Jonas is an Argentine International and/or a vice captain wont make me moderate my views on him.
I see him as a valuable player to us but looking into the horizon we need more offensive fibers in that position, he is mostly graft and little end-product.
Hoilett would be perfect if we could get a better fullback behind him who can take care of himself without needing babysitting.
I see him as a valuable player to us but looking into the horizon we need more offensive fibers in that position, he is mostly graft and little end-product.
Hoilett would be perfect if we could get a better fullback behind him who can take care of himself without needing babysitting.
#523
Posted 13 April 2012 - 01:45 PM
toonotl
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Yet you understand completely gauging from your response that bringing up Carragher as the first port of call for your counter argument was completely redundant. No need for me to read on then. Off you toddle.
#524
Posted 16 April 2012 - 09:57 AM
Christmas Tree
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Shane and Gazza
IF YOU could pick two footballing greats to teach you the arts and skills of the beautiful game – then for many the legendary former England star Paul Gascoigne and current United talisman Hatem Ben Arfa would be right at the top of that list.
For Shane Ferguson, that isn’t a dream, it’s reality.
In fact Gazza even hailed Ferguson as “one of the best” youngsters he’s come across in his career, and it simply doesn’t get much better than that when it comes to a compliment!
Ferguson has already captured the imagination of some Toon fans with his incredible close control and ability to get past defenders at will – the late, great George Best would have loved it.
But he admits he’s had a superb grounding from both Gascoigne and Ben Arfa.
While studying for his coaching badges, Gascoigne came face to face with Fergie at Little Benton and, fully kitted out in Newcastle training gear, the Geordie genius was assigned to work alongside Ferguson for a week in a dream meeting of minds for the Northern Ireland young gun.
In an extensive interview with the Chronicle, Ferguson said: “I was injured one time and Gazza just happened to be working at Newcastle. It was probably the luckiest thing that’s happened to me.
“I was coming back from injury. It ended up being just me and Gazza doing fitness work together. It was a dream come true. Here I was stood next to Paul Gascoigne in training, he’s such a legend.
“He was talking to me all the time and giving me loads of tips. We trained for a week. He’s a great man, it was a brilliant experience.”
Gazza’s skills certainly rubbed off on Ferguson.
The Irishman is blessed with skill, pace and fantastic close control, something that Alan Pardew has already admitted he wants to see much more of.
Ferguson’s blistering run when he beat five players and almost scored against Stoke City was right out of the Gazza textbook.
With a chuckle, Ferguson said: “He definitely still had all the skills too. Gazza hadn’t lost his touch!
“Whenever he had the ball he was showing us all of his tricks. He was brilliant.”
But his first-class education didn’t end there.
When the Magpies lured Hatem Ben Arfa from Marseille, they had snapped up a player dubbed the best of his generation in France – and right from the Gazza mould.
Many fans feel that the Gazza and Ben Arfas of the world are a dying breed with overcoaching seemingly slapping out the type of players who love to dribble their way up and down football grounds in the Premier League.
However, Ferguson is a huge fan.
“He’s a great talent and he wins you matches just when you need it the most.” And he did exactly that in the recent 2-0 win over Bolton alongside Ferguson at St James’s Park.
Looking back on his wonder goal, Ferguson said: “Ah, I just couldn’t believe it. It was one of the best goals I have ever seen.”
And Ferguson is loving playing alongside the French magician – a personality that has fitted in excellently at Newcastle’s Benton base.
The Derry lad said: “Hatem is a really nice person and everybody gets on well with him. All of the lads get on, to be fair. There are no cliques and it is going very well.”
Born in Northern Ireland in 1991, the Toon young gun hasn’t forgotten his roots.
Now a fully-fledged Northern Ireland international, the left-sided player regularly invites his pals from Derry over to Newcastle.
Ferguson may look like butter wouldn’t melt in his mouth, but the youngster can take the knocks.
A former pupil at St Mary’s High School in Derry, Ferguson played Gaelic football as a kid and spent six years with Derry City.
But what inspired him to make the rise to the Premier League?
“When I was a kid I just used to look up to Ryan Giggs,” he said.
“Everything about him I liked. He was a great model for me when I was growing up.
“I’m a player who likes to take people on.
“Whenever I get the ball I like to do it and hear the fans getting louder and louder.
“It’s such a great feeling.
“When you hear that you just want to run all day for them.
“I just love doing that sort of stuff.”
Ferguson will be looking for more of that against Stoke City this weekend – and the Toon Academy product had a message for the United faithful.
He said: “I want to excite the fans. More importantly, we’ll be looking to get another three points on the board against Stoke.”
Ronny Gill.
IF YOU could pick two footballing greats to teach you the arts and skills of the beautiful game – then for many the legendary former England star Paul Gascoigne and current United talisman Hatem Ben Arfa would be right at the top of that list.
For Shane Ferguson, that isn’t a dream, it’s reality.
In fact Gazza even hailed Ferguson as “one of the best” youngsters he’s come across in his career, and it simply doesn’t get much better than that when it comes to a compliment!
Ferguson has already captured the imagination of some Toon fans with his incredible close control and ability to get past defenders at will – the late, great George Best would have loved it.
But he admits he’s had a superb grounding from both Gascoigne and Ben Arfa.
While studying for his coaching badges, Gascoigne came face to face with Fergie at Little Benton and, fully kitted out in Newcastle training gear, the Geordie genius was assigned to work alongside Ferguson for a week in a dream meeting of minds for the Northern Ireland young gun.
In an extensive interview with the Chronicle, Ferguson said: “I was injured one time and Gazza just happened to be working at Newcastle. It was probably the luckiest thing that’s happened to me.
“I was coming back from injury. It ended up being just me and Gazza doing fitness work together. It was a dream come true. Here I was stood next to Paul Gascoigne in training, he’s such a legend.
“He was talking to me all the time and giving me loads of tips. We trained for a week. He’s a great man, it was a brilliant experience.”
Gazza’s skills certainly rubbed off on Ferguson.
The Irishman is blessed with skill, pace and fantastic close control, something that Alan Pardew has already admitted he wants to see much more of.
Ferguson’s blistering run when he beat five players and almost scored against Stoke City was right out of the Gazza textbook.
With a chuckle, Ferguson said: “He definitely still had all the skills too. Gazza hadn’t lost his touch!
“Whenever he had the ball he was showing us all of his tricks. He was brilliant.”
But his first-class education didn’t end there.
When the Magpies lured Hatem Ben Arfa from Marseille, they had snapped up a player dubbed the best of his generation in France – and right from the Gazza mould.
Many fans feel that the Gazza and Ben Arfas of the world are a dying breed with overcoaching seemingly slapping out the type of players who love to dribble their way up and down football grounds in the Premier League.
However, Ferguson is a huge fan.
“He’s a great talent and he wins you matches just when you need it the most.” And he did exactly that in the recent 2-0 win over Bolton alongside Ferguson at St James’s Park.
Looking back on his wonder goal, Ferguson said: “Ah, I just couldn’t believe it. It was one of the best goals I have ever seen.”
And Ferguson is loving playing alongside the French magician – a personality that has fitted in excellently at Newcastle’s Benton base.
The Derry lad said: “Hatem is a really nice person and everybody gets on well with him. All of the lads get on, to be fair. There are no cliques and it is going very well.”
Born in Northern Ireland in 1991, the Toon young gun hasn’t forgotten his roots.
Now a fully-fledged Northern Ireland international, the left-sided player regularly invites his pals from Derry over to Newcastle.
Ferguson may look like butter wouldn’t melt in his mouth, but the youngster can take the knocks.
A former pupil at St Mary’s High School in Derry, Ferguson played Gaelic football as a kid and spent six years with Derry City.
But what inspired him to make the rise to the Premier League?
“When I was a kid I just used to look up to Ryan Giggs,” he said.
“Everything about him I liked. He was a great model for me when I was growing up.
“I’m a player who likes to take people on.
“Whenever I get the ball I like to do it and hear the fans getting louder and louder.
“It’s such a great feeling.
“When you hear that you just want to run all day for them.
“I just love doing that sort of stuff.”
Ferguson will be looking for more of that against Stoke City this weekend – and the Toon Academy product had a message for the United faithful.
He said: “I want to excite the fans. More importantly, we’ll be looking to get another three points on the board against Stoke.”
Ronny Gill.
#525
Posted 16 April 2012 - 01:50 PM
rogerbarton
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Did Fergie's mam write that?
#526
Posted 16 April 2012 - 02:41 PM
The Fish
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rogerbarton, on 16 April 2012 - 01:50 PM, said:
Did Fergie's mam write that?
No, worse, it was CT
#527
Posted 16 April 2012 - 04:05 PM
Monkeys Fist
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Throbbing
The Fish, on 16 April 2012 - 02:41 PM, said:
rogerbarton, on 16 April 2012 - 01:50 PM, said:
Did Fergie's mam write that?
No, worse, it was CT
Jusoda Kid, on Jan 22 2011, 03:39 PM, said:
racing_argentina, on 28 April 2012 - 07:59 PM, said:
williamson, you are more bad than drugs
#528
Posted 16 April 2012 - 04:10 PM
The Fish
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Monkeys Fist, on 16 April 2012 - 04:05 PM, said:
The Fish, on 16 April 2012 - 02:41 PM, said:
rogerbarton, on 16 April 2012 - 01:50 PM, said:
Did Fergie's mam write that?
No, worse, it was CT
#529
Posted 16 April 2012 - 04:18 PM
Monkeys Fist
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Throbbing
I heard he makes her wear a Kevin wig too.... disturbing
Jusoda Kid, on Jan 22 2011, 03:39 PM, said:
racing_argentina, on 28 April 2012 - 07:59 PM, said:
williamson, you are more bad than drugs
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