Geordie Boyo 23 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Well it's aboot time. & Gutierrez free to play too Doesn't say anything about Colo being involved Sunday though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Guti and Collo are both very good players. Guti especially will be quite the revelation once he settles in. They are both a long way better than anyone we had in those relative postions and a significant step up. Although protracted and clearly complicated, the club must be congratulated in going out and getting these kinds of players. If we can get one more central midfielder and a back up striker (Derydiok for example) then we should have a decent and maybe surprising season ahead of us. Some of the teams I put in our bracket or thereabouts (Spurs, Villa, Pompey, Man City) all have weaknesses of one sort or another and with a bit more luck with general fitness and imjuries we can hold our heads up high. they are all a season ahead of us IMO (Spuds only because they have bought well this window) I have a feeling we are looking at a season of mid-table mediocrity, which is fine if we buy well next year Despite what I feel, with our squad not being the strongest, I know for a fact Keegan won't accept that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman02uk 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Guti and Collo are both very good players. Guti especially will be quite the revelation once he settles in. They are both a long way better than anyone we had in those relative postions and a significant step up. Although protracted and clearly complicated, the club must be congratulated in going out and getting these kinds of players. If we can get one more central midfielder and a back up striker (Derydiok for example) then we should have a decent and maybe surprising season ahead of us. Some of the teams I put in our bracket or thereabouts (Spurs, Villa, Pompey, Man City) all have weaknesses of one sort or another and with a bit more luck with general fitness and imjuries we can hold our heads up high. they are all a season ahead of us IMO (Spuds only because they have bought well this window) I have a feeling we are looking at a season of mid-table mediocrity, which is fine if we buy well next year Despite what I feel, with our squad not being the strongest, I know for a fact Keegan won't accept that. With the players he's got he may not have a choice in the matter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Guti and Collo are both very good players. Guti especially will be quite the revelation once he settles in. They are both a long way better than anyone we had in those relative postions and a significant step up. Although protracted and clearly complicated, the club must be congratulated in going out and getting these kinds of players. If we can get one more central midfielder and a back up striker (Derydiok for example) then we should have a decent and maybe surprising season ahead of us. Some of the teams I put in our bracket or thereabouts (Spurs, Villa, Pompey, Man City) all have weaknesses of one sort or another and with a bit more luck with general fitness and imjuries we can hold our heads up high. they are all a season ahead of us IMO (Spuds only because they have bought well this window) I have a feeling we are looking at a season of mid-table mediocrity, which is fine if we buy well next year Despite what I feel, with our squad not being the strongest, I know for a fact Keegan won't accept that. With the players he's got he may not have a choice in the matter... Which is what I implied, but Keegan from the offset won't just tell the team that's all they should be aiming for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Guti and Collo are both very good players. Guti especially will be quite the revelation once he settles in. They are both a long way better than anyone we had in those relative postions and a significant step up. Although protracted and clearly complicated, the club must be congratulated in going out and getting these kinds of players. If we can get one more central midfielder and a back up striker (Derydiok for example) then we should have a decent and maybe surprising season ahead of us. Some of the teams I put in our bracket or thereabouts (Spurs, Villa, Pompey, Man City) all have weaknesses of one sort or another and with a bit more luck with general fitness and imjuries we can hold our heads up high. they are all a season ahead of us IMO (Spuds only because they have bought well this window) I have a feeling we are looking at a season of mid-table mediocrity, which is fine if we buy well next year Nah, we'll be top 8 at worst. Spurs seem to have bought well, but for me lack a solid center. One of this group inc Pompey and Villa should challenge for top 4, which we aren't ready for, but we will give a good account of ourselves. Kk seems to have got through to Duff which is a bonus for us already. A lot of it as always will rely on the fitness of Owen and Martins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman02uk 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Guti and Collo are both very good players. Guti especially will be quite the revelation once he settles in. They are both a long way better than anyone we had in those relative postions and a significant step up. Although protracted and clearly complicated, the club must be congratulated in going out and getting these kinds of players. If we can get one more central midfielder and a back up striker (Derydiok for example) then we should have a decent and maybe surprising season ahead of us. Some of the teams I put in our bracket or thereabouts (Spurs, Villa, Pompey, Man City) all have weaknesses of one sort or another and with a bit more luck with general fitness and imjuries we can hold our heads up high. they are all a season ahead of us IMO (Spuds only because they have bought well this window) I have a feeling we are looking at a season of mid-table mediocrity, which is fine if we buy well next year Despite what I feel, with our squad not being the strongest, I know for a fact Keegan won't accept that. With the players he's got he may not have a choice in the matter... Which is what I implied, but Keegan from the offset won't just tell the team that's all they should be aiming for. oh absolutely, I just dont see us winning the games we should, and losing the games we shouldn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Guti and Collo are both very good players. Guti especially will be quite the revelation once he settles in. They are both a long way better than anyone we had in those relative postions and a significant step up. Although protracted and clearly complicated, the club must be congratulated in going out and getting these kinds of players. If we can get one more central midfielder and a back up striker (Derydiok for example) then we should have a decent and maybe surprising season ahead of us. Some of the teams I put in our bracket or thereabouts (Spurs, Villa, Pompey, Man City) all have weaknesses of one sort or another and with a bit more luck with general fitness and imjuries we can hold our heads up high. they are all a season ahead of us IMO (Spuds only because they have bought well this window) I have a feeling we are looking at a season of mid-table mediocrity, which is fine if we buy well next year Despite what I feel, with our squad not being the strongest, I know for a fact Keegan won't accept that. With the players he's got he may not have a choice in the matter... Which is what I implied, but Keegan from the offset won't just tell the team that's all they should be aiming for. oh absolutely, I just dont see us winning the games we should, and losing the games we shouldn't Although friendlies aren't an indicator we had some very good spells against Valencia and PSV (both good sides) and that was essentially with out 'B' team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman02uk 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Guti and Collo are both very good players. Guti especially will be quite the revelation once he settles in. They are both a long way better than anyone we had in those relative postions and a significant step up. Although protracted and clearly complicated, the club must be congratulated in going out and getting these kinds of players. If we can get one more central midfielder and a back up striker (Derydiok for example) then we should have a decent and maybe surprising season ahead of us. Some of the teams I put in our bracket or thereabouts (Spurs, Villa, Pompey, Man City) all have weaknesses of one sort or another and with a bit more luck with general fitness and imjuries we can hold our heads up high. they are all a season ahead of us IMO (Spuds only because they have bought well this window) I have a feeling we are looking at a season of mid-table mediocrity, which is fine if we buy well next year Despite what I feel, with our squad not being the strongest, I know for a fact Keegan won't accept that. With the players he's got he may not have a choice in the matter... Which is what I implied, but Keegan from the offset won't just tell the team that's all they should be aiming for. oh absolutely, I just dont see us winning the games we should, and losing the games we shouldn't Although friendlies aren't an indicator we had some very good spells against Valencia and PSV (both good sides) and that was essentially with out 'B' team. true true, but they both afforded us lots of time on the ball, that isnt going to happen in the premier league. but I see what your saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stevie Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv-4oQOfipg Just a small example..and there are many many more, look at his positioning for the first goal, he's 10 yards in front of the last man, and he only just comes in to the shot at the end, and the daft cunt has his arm up for offside. The second one where the fuck is he? There's many more examples, woeful examples of Bramblesque defending from him, I'lkl find them later (particularly against Chelsea down the years) There's an absolute huge one where he just loses the ball but I can't remember which game it was. His game against France in 2006 (when they lost 3-1) was one of the poorest I've seen an international centre half have. That's ok then. As I mean Ferdinand has always been as solid as he is now and his positioning or dwindling on the ball has never been suspect. Aye pretty much. There's that sense of class and reliability about him which is why before he was 24 he had moved for fees totaling £49m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv-4oQOfipg Just a small example..and there are many many more, look at his positioning for the first goal, he's 10 yards in front of the last man, and he only just comes in to the shot at the end, and the daft cunt has his arm up for offside. The second one where the fuck is he? There's many more examples, woeful examples of Bramblesque defending from him, I'lkl find them later (particularly against Chelsea down the years) There's an absolute huge one where he just loses the ball but I can't remember which game it was. His game against France in 2006 (when they lost 3-1) was one of the poorest I've seen an international centre half have. That's ok then. As I mean Ferdinand has always been as solid as he is now and his positioning or dwindling on the ball has never been suspect. Aye pretty much. There's that sense of class and reliability about him which is why before he was 24 he had moved for fees totaling £49m. Nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv-4oQOfipg Just a small example..and there are many many more, look at his positioning for the first goal, he's 10 yards in front of the last man, and he only just comes in to the shot at the end, and the daft cunt has his arm up for offside. The second one where the fuck is he? There's many more examples, woeful examples of Bramblesque defending from him, I'lkl find them later (particularly against Chelsea down the years) There's an absolute huge one where he just loses the ball but I can't remember which game it was. His game against France in 2006 (when they lost 3-1) was one of the poorest I've seen an international centre half have. That's ok then. As I mean Ferdinand has always been as solid as he is now and his positioning or dwindling on the ball has never been suspect. Aye pretty much. There's that sense of class and reliability about him which is why before he was 24 he had moved for fees totaling £49m. Has the pace for good recovery when caught out as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13817 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Mackem on Colo this morning (SMB) seems to be taking quite a bit of time confirming this signing. are safc not interested in a central defender? would be very interesting to nip in, after the reclusive and publicity shy mike ashley wore a shirt with his name on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12447 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Mackem on Colo this morning (SMB) seems to be taking quite a bit of time confirming this signing. are safc not interested in a central defender? would be very interesting to nip in, after the reclusive and publicity shy mike ashley wore a shirt with his name on Bunch of fucking idiots man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 (edited) WOOOOOP WOOOOOOP Abso-fucking-lutely delighted!! Does anyone else have a real positive feeling about sunda's game??? I honestly beleive, and i dont think its blind optimism, that we can win on sunda. They've quite a few key players out, parts of there jigsaw missing....i think we can capitalise on it and get of to a great start! Given Beye Colo Taylor N'Zogbia Gutierrez Guthrie Butt Duff Smith Oba Thats a good first 11 imo, one capable of a top 6 finish! EDIT: Obviously with owen in the side instead of smith!! Come oooon!! Edited August 15, 2008 by Geordie Lad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NobbySol 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 WOOOOOP WOOOOOOP Abso-fucking-lutely delighted!! Does anyone else have a real positive feeling about sunda's game??? I honestly beleive, and i dont think its blind optimism, that we can win on sunda. They've quite a few key players out, parts of there jigsaw missing....i think we can capitalise on it and get of to a great start! Given Beye Colo Taylor N'Zogbia Gutierrez Guthrie Butt Duff Smith Oba Thats a good first 11 imo, one capable of a top 6 finish! EDIT: Obviously with owen in the side instead of smith!! Come oooon!! The buck stops there, we are fucked and will lose comfortably 2-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13817 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Surely Colo wont play on Sunday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Surely Colo wont play on Sunday? And why would that be? He has trained with us for a week and has been in pre-season training with depor reserves, granted he hasnt had any run outs but i dont see that being a problem...if Faye goes then he will definatly been thrown in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ULSTER MAG 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Any Colo wigs on sale yet??? Bound to be a few knocking about before too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13817 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I have been growing my hair for years in anticipation of this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8950 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I have been growing my hair for years in anticipation of this I'm much the same, I'm waiting for Zizou to come out of retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boyo 23 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 (edited) S.S.R. posted this on NO Edited August 15, 2008 by Geordie Boyo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tom 13817 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 365 gave us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentFox 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I have been growing my hair for years in anticipation of this I'm much the same, I'm waiting for Zizou to come out of retirement. class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louis toon 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Guti and Collo are both very good players. Guti especially will be quite the revelation once he settles in. They are both a long way better than anyone we had in those relative postions and a significant step up. Although protracted and clearly complicated, the club must be congratulated in going out and getting these kinds of players. If we can get one more central midfielder and a back up striker (Derydiok for example) then we should have a decent and maybe surprising season ahead of us. Some of the teams I put in our bracket or thereabouts (Spurs, Villa, Pompey, Man City) all have weaknesses of one sort or another and with a bit more luck with general fitness and imjuries we can hold our heads up high. they are all a season ahead of us IMO (Spuds only because they have bought well this window) I have a feeling we are looking at a season of mid-table mediocrity, which is fine if we buy well next year im not too sure about that tbh. i think that pretty much all the teams bar that finished 5th to 11th last year bar spurs, villa and everton have either gone backwards or stayed still this transfer window. villa have sorted some key weaknesses out (right back and left back) but not with any players of real quality, young and shorey are decent, but not great. similar to james milner. everton have done ok and spuds have bought some excellent midfielders, but they are weak up front and if they lose king and woodgate for a long period at any time during the season (highly likely, with both of their fitness records) they have dawson and thats it. i think it will be really tight next year. any team could finish from 5th down to 12th, and i think we have caught up a lot of what we lost out to them last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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