Ken

Do they still have to pay for their own suits? You know, the one with the emblem on the jacket?

Or Tremlett who did well in the lead-in game. No, the loss of Katich is critical. The middle order are shaky at best as you say, so if we don't have proven openers that can set up a foundation it will go pear-shaped. I know it's stating the obvious but you need Ponting to start making big scores. I wonder if his head's in the right place though, the pressure must be immense Ponting should drop himself further down the batting order. He's not a number three anymore in my view. But this lot are too scared of changes, as evidenced with the continual faith in North, Johnson (until he was dropped but will probably be re-instated) and even Clarke. We've found ourselves back to where we were in the 80's (only vague memories as I was a child), but back then we didn't have much of a talent pool to choose from but we had a hard arse captain (Alan Border) who kept it together and kept us competitive. Ponting isn't that sort of captain, and the next in line is Michael Clarke. His nickname is 'Pup'. Interesting idea, maybe put Hussey in at no. 3? Personally I wouldn't write off Australia just yet in this series, but some serious improvement is needed with both bat and ball. The team needs some inspiration and some luck, plus England to drop their performance level too. Yup, I'd do that. In a perfect world I'd have Watson coming in at six as well, but that would leave two spaces open up top and nobody of real substance to replace them. Oh, and we haven't a spinner that causes proper drama against the opposition. Oh, and we haven't a dominating paceman etc etc etc.

Despicable, seedy characters many of them who have issues with body odour and bad breath, and who talk out of their arse from my experiences anyway. This CT person does not help that kind of stereotyping.

Or Tremlett who did well in the lead-in game. No, the loss of Katich is critical. The middle order are shaky at best as you say, so if we don't have proven openers that can set up a foundation it will go pear-shaped. I know it's stating the obvious but you need Ponting to start making big scores. I wonder if his head's in the right place though, the pressure must be immense Ponting should drop himself further down the batting order. He's not a number three anymore in my view. But this lot are too scared of changes, as evidenced with the continual faith in North, Johnson (until he was dropped but will probably be re-instated) and even Clarke. We've found ourselves back to where we were in the 80's (only vague memories as I was a child), but back then we didn't have much of a talent pool to choose from but we had a hard arse captain (Alan Border) who kept it together and kept us competitive. Ponting isn't that sort of captain, and the next in line is Michael Clarke. His nickname is 'Pup'.

Or Tremlett who did well in the lead-in game. No, the loss of Katich is critical. The middle order are shaky at best as you say, so if we don't have proven openers that can set up a foundation it will go pear-shaped.

Don't think players will be sold in January, but none will be bought either, a few loan deals if we're lucky. Still won't be enough though and relegation beckons. After the season's over the majority of those names that have been listed there will go.

Phil Hughes or Shaun Marsh. Neither stands out over the other though tbh. Phil Hughes has technical flaws which on a hard WACA wicket will only be exacerbated. He has only averaged 20 in the domestic comp this season. Shaun Marsh is used to the WACA as that is his home ground and will be used to the swing that the Fremantle Doctor will provide there. Unfortunately his domestic average is 30 odd, less than impressive. Toss-of-a-coin job really. The GABBA (Brisbane) pitch now has the reputation as being the hardest wicket in Australia. The WACA while still fast, has lost its aura a bit, but we'll see what the groundsmen conjure up...

I must have missed that. Got a credible source? Was an Australian guy on BBC Radio 5 this morning who has set up a website and has already had several donations. Warne hasn't completely ruled himself out and claims to be 'flattered' apparently. Warne offered his services 2 years ago but was abruptly turned down by the Australian hierarchy. Warne is talking the talk and taking the piss, like Robbie Fowler trying to tell the Aussie media Wayne Rooney was interested in signing with Perth Glory. As for this Aussie guy on BBC, well I haven't heard him, maybe he's just a good bloke playing it up for you and trying to score free drinks while he's over there. I don't think it'll happen for one second. I was just repeating what I'd heard and where, since you asked. No problem, thanks for doing so btw.

It's neither black nor white, but a shade of grey.

I must have missed that. Got a credible source? Was an Australian guy on BBC Radio 5 this morning who has set up a website and has already had several donations. Warne hasn't completely ruled himself out and claims to be 'flattered' apparently. Warne offered his services 2 years ago but was abruptly turned down by the Australian hierarchy. Warne is talking the talk and taking the piss, like Robbie Fowler trying to tell the Aussie media Wayne Rooney was interested in signing with Perth Glory. As for this Aussie guy on BBC, well I haven't heard him, maybe he's just a good bloke playing it up for you and trying to score free drinks while he's over there.

Be fair now. The capacity of your grounds are smallish. Some, less than 20,000. Scandalous is it? On a side note I'll add that Aussie fans are used to a winning culture. So sitting in 35 degree heat watching your team getting bashed from pillar to post is not a turn-on. So to clarify, when all is going well you'll turn up, but as soon as they need some support, fuck 'em. To clarify, Australian summers are more taxing to oneself than England's, Australian grounds are bigger and have a much larger capacity than the little miniature, but scenic grounds of England (and Cardiff) and... people would rather save a sickie for another event. Scandalous is a bit harsh is it not?

I think they're obsessed with money, or more specifically, the amount of money that's going into their back pockets. I agree with your sentiment about pulling out, it's a great big pig's trough and the FA and other mugs are paying for the whole damn party. It stinks basically. Great act to pursue on principle but what effect will the FA's removal of itself from FIFA have? Nothing, mate. Wouldn't make the slightest difference to anybody. Time for the FA and other clean associations to play dirty.

I think asking people to walk out during play would be like asking the average bloke to pull out during sex The supporters trust can't organise and unify, so my thoughts are this is a pipe dream. There's only one hope; now the books are balanced it may be a more attractive proposition to a foreign consortium. Fat chance of even that!

I'd like to know what his life experiences are though, even in broad terms so that we could take him more seriously in future.

I must have missed that. Got a credible source?

We've done this to death. Absolutely fucking pointless having a thread about it - Leazes is certainly one of a kind. I get your point, my intention was to remove this banter from the 'Hughton gone' thread as didn't want to derail it with semantics. Plus it gives Leazes an avenue with which to converse with, you know, with normal people. It will die a quick death, as it deserves.

Be fair now. The capacity of your grounds are smallish. Some, less than 20,000. Scandalous is it? On a side note I'll add that Aussie fans are used to a winning culture. So sitting in 35 degree heat watching your team getting bashed from pillar to post is not a turn-on.

Made a post without the use of a thesaurus, eh?

Look it's late and I can't be bothered sifting through pages of threads to find the relevant thread to post in so I started a new one. Yes it's shit, but disregard that fact on this occasion, first one I started too btw, the next will be much better...

thats because I do. I'm not against anybody gaining knowledge and understanding over the years, because they do, providing you are open to it and prepared not to let such things as personal likes or dislikes come into it. Too many people allow personal likes or dislikes to come between what they hope for and the reality of the situation. About the football club, aye, fair play, but about other topics, no, far from it.

OK. I'll kick things off. You know your football, and you know the club, better knowledge of the club than most it has to be said. I've never disputed it in a serious manner, never will. But your tedious banter, plus your attempts to bait others on matters which you feel you have a better understanding of when you clearly don't is cringeworthy. Discuss

More like taking the piss man, otherwise known as baiting, a more sharper mind would have caught on by now, but you... I agree though, not that we're hijacking the thread, it's going on nicely but I'll stop with the banter that's way off-topic. Feel free to kick things off in the other thread but it's past midnight for me and I get up at 6:00. So hurry along.

You're a good lad and all that Parky, but that's pish. The performance at Arsenal was one of the most committed I've seen off a toon team ever. That's only 3/4 weeks ago. And the performance against WBA was shocking and that was 3 days ago and the one agaist Bolton was a week ago, things were slipping and thats a fact Read Alex's post above. I did then I read the shit you posted What that it was 3/4 weeks ago we produced one of the most committed showings I've ever seen you stupid cunt? Well we did. The reasons our form suffered are obvious. No knob head, I know we played well against Arsenal and yes it was 4 weeks ago but barring the Chelsea game we ave been gash. 2 points from 15??? What if after the next 4 or 5 we were at the bottom, what would you do? watch re runs of the Arsenal game?? You still don't get it do you? Fuck me man, anyone can see we have a lack of bodies, a lack of quality bodies in the squad. So changing manager will fix that will it? Do you understand now or shall I draw a diagram for you with stick figures? Changing manager and giving money to spend will change things. I dont think Ashley had the confidence in Houghton to do that and stop making out our squad is shit cos it isnt, small yes but other teams have small squads too Monopoly money isn't worth anything in real life man. haha. Straight out of Newcastle Online. What a fuckwit. Try telling that to Sir Alex Ferguson for starters.....unbelievebly stupid. What did I say about your obsessive behaviour, have you forgotten? hypocrisy again Why do you come on here and disagree with my views without stating who you are on there ? Who's obsessed ? Why not stand by your views and put them on the table if you're so convinced you are right and I have been talking bollocks ? Waiting........ It's killing you isn't it? You wish you were a hacker right now so you could find out, eh? "Fuck finding out about the meaning of life, I just want to know who Ken is on NO!" omg. Back up your assertions that I was talking shite, repeat your comments and show how ? It doesn't matter who you are on there, do it on here instead. Go on, do it But you can't can you ? Now THAT is obsession..... I gave a reason in an earlier post, man. Go on look back. Frothing at the mouth, you are. I see, you're paying your occasional visit to Toontastic, won't repeat claims you've commented on elsewhere, and say I'm obsessed ? What are you worried about man I think I've dropped a few hints here and there over time tbf, this is drawing out a bit, or is it? Ah, fuck it, you're still playing.

You're a good lad and all that Parky, but that's pish. The performance at Arsenal was one of the most committed I've seen off a toon team ever. That's only 3/4 weeks ago. And the performance against WBA was shocking and that was 3 days ago and the one agaist Bolton was a week ago, things were slipping and thats a fact Read Alex's post above. I did then I read the shit you posted What that it was 3/4 weeks ago we produced one of the most committed showings I've ever seen you stupid cunt? Well we did. The reasons our form suffered are obvious. No knob head, I know we played well against Arsenal and yes it was 4 weeks ago but barring the Chelsea game we ave been gash. 2 points from 15??? What if after the next 4 or 5 we were at the bottom, what would you do? watch re runs of the Arsenal game?? You still don't get it do you? Fuck me man, anyone can see we have a lack of bodies, a lack of quality bodies in the squad. So changing manager will fix that will it? Do you understand now or shall I draw a diagram for you with stick figures? Changing manager and giving money to spend will change things. I dont think Ashley had the confidence in Houghton to do that and stop making out our squad is shit cos it isnt, small yes but other teams have small squads too Monopoly money isn't worth anything in real life man. haha. Straight out of Newcastle Online. What a fuckwit. Try telling that to Sir Alex Ferguson for starters.....unbelievebly stupid. What did I say about your obsessive behaviour, have you forgotten? hypocrisy again Why do you come on here and disagree with my views without stating who you are on there ? Who's obsessed ? Why not stand by your views and put them on the table if you're so convinced you are right and I have been talking bollocks ? Waiting........ It's killing you isn't it? You wish you were a hacker right now so you could find out, eh? "Fuck finding out about the meaning of life, I just want to know who Ken is on NO!" omg. Back up your assertions that I was talking shite, repeat your comments and show how ? It doesn't matter who you are on there, do it on here instead. Go on, do it But you can't can you ? Now THAT is obsession..... I gave a reason in an earlier post, man. Go on look back. Frothing at the mouth, you are.

You're a good lad and all that Parky, but that's pish. The performance at Arsenal was one of the most committed I've seen off a toon team ever. That's only 3/4 weeks ago. And the performance against WBA was shocking and that was 3 days ago and the one agaist Bolton was a week ago, things were slipping and thats a fact Read Alex's post above. I did then I read the shit you posted What that it was 3/4 weeks ago we produced one of the most committed showings I've ever seen you stupid cunt? Well we did. The reasons our form suffered are obvious. No knob head, I know we played well against Arsenal and yes it was 4 weeks ago but barring the Chelsea game we ave been gash. 2 points from 15??? What if after the next 4 or 5 we were at the bottom, what would you do? watch re runs of the Arsenal game?? You still don't get it do you? Fuck me man, anyone can see we have a lack of bodies, a lack of quality bodies in the squad. So changing manager will fix that will it? Do you understand now or shall I draw a diagram for you with stick figures? Changing manager and giving money to spend will change things. I dont think Ashley had the confidence in Houghton to do that and stop making out our squad is shit cos it isnt, small yes but other teams have small squads too Monopoly money isn't worth anything in real life man. haha. Straight out of Newcastle Online. What a fuckwit. Try telling that to Sir Alex Ferguson for starters.....unbelievebly stupid. What did I say about your obsessive behaviour, have you forgotten? hypocrisy again Why do you come on here and disagree with my views without stating who you are on there ? Who's obsessed ? Why not stand by your views and put them on the table if you're so convinced you are right and I have been talking bollocks ? Waiting........ It's killing you isn't it? You wish you were a hacker right now so you could find out, eh? "Fuck finding out about the meaning of life, I just want to know who Ken is on NO!"