Renton

FFS

I reckon Birmingham might be our downfall. I hope I'm wrong mind, because I'd love for us to help relegate them.

Given the size of the squad, I hope to hell this isn't the case. He may not be what we hoped he could be, but he's a decent squad player and despite the shambles of a defence that he got through, he was the only NUFC player who was quick enough to read what was going on..... 122781[/snapback] He's really not technically good enough for the premiership though, there's no point in keeping him. We have major problems upfront next year, but Chopra is not part of the solution. I'm chuffed he scored against the mackems, but let's be honest, he hardly knew anything about it. I douby he would score more than 8 a year if he played every game.

I think that is more testament to the lack of quality within the squad, something which Roeder cannot be blamed for as he took charge after the transfer window closed. The squad we have isn't good enough to challenge the top 3 and therefore I think it's unjustified somewhat to judge Roeder's ability on the basis of the results we got in those games. That said, the question was put to me yesterday "would I be happy if Roeder got the job permanently?". The answer is that I simply don't know. Tactically, I think he's got the ability to take us where we want to go. What we don't know of course is if he can do the business in the transfer market. Someone pointed out yesterday that he showed he can't because he signed Repka. Every manager buys at least one shit player during their time at a club (Keegan - Hooper & McDonough, Ferguson - Taibi, Wenger - Jeffers, etc) so I don't think we can automatically knock the bloke off one signing. What does interest me is that he is a manager who was a defender in his playing days and therefore thinks with a defensive mind. Everyone knows that defensively, we've been fucking shite for years but when you look at our recent history of managers: Souness (Midfielder) Robson (Winger) Gullit (Midfielder) Dalglish (Striker) Keegan (Striker) Ardiles (Midfielder) maybe there's a link? (and yes, I know Ardiles and Gullit [in later years] were defensive midfielders). Personally I think the major difference since Roeder took the reins is the defence. We're a million times better! Do we take him over O'Neill? Definitely not! But if it's between the likes of Curbishley, Allardyce, McLaren, etc I'd take Glenn every time. I certainly think he should have some involvement in coaching the first team - defensive coach perhaps? (That ought to piss Lawro off - still bitter about being fired Mark? ) 122744[/snapback] Good post Craig; worryingly I'm starting to agree with you a fair bit!

I can see Chopra becoming a Sunderland player actually, the poor bastard! Perhaps if he does ever join them he can do a Clarky and become a real legend.....

Is it just me, or does the SMB seem to have lots of dodgy spyware type sites linked to it when you surf it? Like messages that tell you you should run some software to "repair" your computer (Recommended), just click OK? Much as I have been amused by the outragious posts on the SMB, or disgusted, like the one where some say it's OK to beat up a 14 year old in a toon top, I can't be arsed dealing with spyware/malware attacks.

I hope he doesn't have any long term damage that may affect him in later life. But as far as NUFC go, with three games still left to play, I'm worried about the situation upfront. We've still got Europe to play for, even if it is the intertoto. How far are Ameobi and Owen from returning?

Christ, I like the odd moan but shoot me if I can't celebrate a 4-1 win over the mackems. What a complete cock.

Who is this whinging twat on the radio now? (Radio Newcastle)

That's all you can hear from the ground. SMB!

Absolutely loving this. I so wish I could have got a ticket.

Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!

Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!

As a cynic I would say he's found his level. Fucking hell - penalty.

Get in!!!!!!!

Could be a blessing in disguise if reports of Roeder getting the job if he wins this game are true. The mackems make a habit of doing us favours. Then again, I might be talking bollocks. FFS, howay the lads, get fucking going in the second half!

Aye. I hate listening to games on the radio - very stressful.

Sounds like you need to upgrade your living room first. 122244[/snapback] He needs a crib with a cinema room like HF. Seriously though, my wide screen CRT takes up a fair bit of space, but worse, it weighs about 60Kg! I got it delivered, set up the stand, then almost broke my back lifting the bastard onto it!

If that happens I will bare my arse in Fenwicks window etc.

Exactly, I think if O'Neill went to Boro I would lose all respect for him as the only thing they can offer him that we can't is an easy life. 122226[/snapback] And i think he strikes you as somebody who likes a challenge, has ambition and wants to test himself. 122227[/snapback] Agreed. Boro is hardly a step up from Celtic, is it? 122235[/snapback] Neither are we tbh. 122237[/snapback] I think we have the potential to be, with EPL money, and a large fan base (although not as big as Celtic's, granted). But the Boro are just a poxy club in a chemical wasteland and always will be.

Exactly, I think if O'Neill went to Boro I would lose all respect for him as the only thing they can offer him that we can't is an easy life. 122226[/snapback] And i think he strikes you as somebody who likes a challenge, has ambition and wants to test himself. 122227[/snapback] Agreed. Boro is hardly a step up from Celtic, is it?

I'll go for 2-0 to us. Despite what they think, the pressure is on them, not us. Certainly, not winning or losing would not be that disastrous for us, although obviously I hope it doesn't happen. However, for them, total and complete humiliation beckons. This will be the last derby game for a decade I reckon. Howay the lads!

Can't you log in from a proxy server or something? Sure one of the techies can help. I occasionally lurk their, gave up posting after an argument with some twat who had the user name Shearer_is_a_wanker. There are some canny posters there like, and overall it's probably about the best footy board going. But fucking hell, after the season they've had you can almost feel sorry for them. Not.

CRTs aren't exactly flat though, are they? So if it's aesthetics you're after, I'd avoid them.