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Monroe Transfer 0 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Was going to mock 50% of Teamtalk readers for voting Suarez's goal as goal of the week (http://www.teamtalk.com/poll/results/2702) but then realised the rest of those goals - except Cabaye's and Hernandez's - were nothing to shout about either. Van Persie capitalising on a defender's mistake is goal of the week worthy, really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I agree with that PL. I'd add that some of the criticism of Pardew whilst unfair, is probably highlighting some real weaknesses. I think people know that Pardew wants us to be hard to beat first as winning, not playing with style, is his priority. Last season he said that he focused on getting us organised first before allowing us to play more expansively. However, this season, its not about gelling the 'group' together for the first time and forging relationships, partnerships and understanding. Its about consolidating the team ethics, commitment, organisation and the psychology of being the "5th" best team in the league (heavy on the quote marks). This changes how we approach each game, despite him insisting 'we are Newcastle, therefore we should try to win every game'. That might be true but as a statement it hides the complexity and specific nature of preparation for each game. In all of this, he has come up a wee bit short as the team performances have reflected. I could understand some of the criticism leveled at him last season but found it ridiculously naive and narrow-minded. Having seen what he achieved last season, i think he was won the right to be given the benefit of the doubt in his methods. He deserved it last season, now he has earned it. We'll see where we are at the end of January. A lot of my own analysis of him as a manager will depend on his persuasiveness with the owner to get him the defensive cover we so badly need. Â Spot on post this, word for word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 (edited) Just another shit game, thrown by Pardews serious inability to put out a balanced team. They were shit and with the right team we would have easily beaten them. Â Pardew now has another red card and injuries to add to the excuses, that paper over the cracks. Â Once again it was a case of let's hope Ben Arfa can carry the team. Unfortunately most of what he tried didn't come off, but at least he tried. Â A front two that have little understanding and a distinct lack of creativity and once again we struggled. Â The real plus of the game was a decent showing from Anita which will hopefully give him loads of confidence. Â Other than that its getting very boring and predictable watching us this season. Â You do realise players win football matches, right, not managers? I'm guessing your misery is impeding this fact from entering your thinking. Not to mention three starters being forced off through injury. Nope, no mention of that either I see. Â No team outside of Barcelona will go to Liverpool and automatically "easily beat them" at Anfield. They're a good team, they just rely completely on one forward. Â No middle ground with you is there? Liverpool are hardly "shit". Edited November 5, 2012 by Monroe Transfer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gejon 2 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I agree with that PL. I'd add that some of the criticism of Pardew whilst unfair, is probably highlighting some real weaknesses. I think people know that Pardew wants us to be hard to beat first as winning, not playing with style, is his priority. Last season he said that he focused on getting us organised first before allowing us to play more expansively. However, this season, its not about gelling the 'group' together for the first time and forging relationships, partnerships and understanding. Its about consolidating the team ethics, commitment, organisation and the psychology of being the "5th" best team in the league (heavy on the quote marks). This changes how we approach each game, despite him insisting 'we are Newcastle, therefore we should try to win every game'. That might be true but as a statement it hides the complexity and specific nature of preparation for each game. In all of this, he has come up a wee bit short as the team performances have reflected. I could understand some of the criticism leveled at him last season but found it ridiculously naive and narrow-minded. Having seen what he achieved last season, i think he was won the right to be given the benefit of the doubt in his methods. He deserved it last season, now he has earned it. We'll see where we are at the end of January. A lot of my own analysis of him as a manager will depend on his persuasiveness with the owner to get him the defensive cover we so badly need. Â Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Â You do realise players win football matches, right, not managers? I'm guessing your misery is impeding this fact from entering your thinking. Not to mention three starters being forced off through injury. Nope, no mention of that either I see. Â No team outside of Barcelona will go to Liverpool and automatically "easily beat them" at Anfield. They're a good team, they just rely completely on one forward. Â No middle ground with you is there? Liverpool are hardly "shit". Â You do realise, that you start most of your patronising posts with, "you do realise". Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 6892 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I agree with that PL. I'd add that some of the criticism of Pardew whilst unfair, is probably highlighting some real weaknesses. I think people know that Pardew wants us to be hard to beat first as winning, not playing with style, is his priority. Last season he said that he focused on getting us organised first before allowing us to play more expansively. However, this season, its not about gelling the 'group' together for the first time and forging relationships, partnerships and understanding. Its about consolidating the team ethics, commitment, organisation and the psychology of being the "5th" best team in the league (heavy on the quote marks). This changes how we approach each game, despite him insisting 'we are Newcastle, therefore we should try to win every game'. That might be true but as a statement it hides the complexity and specific nature of preparation for each game. In all of this, he has come up a wee bit short as the team performances have reflected. I could understand some of the criticism leveled at him last season but found it ridiculously naive and narrow-minded. Having seen what he achieved last season, i think he was won the right to be given the benefit of the doubt in his methods. He deserved it last season, now he has earned it. We'll see where we are at the end of January. A lot of my own analysis of him as a manager will depend on his persuasiveness with the owner to get him the defensive cover we so badly need. Â All good stuff, but in respect of the "wee bit short" have we even once been able to field our full first XI (or even ten of the buggers). Â If your going to measure him on persuading Ashley I think you'll be disappointed, if a buy fits the model it'll happen, if not it won't. Also January is a crap transfer window at th best of times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Worked out pretty well for us last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gejon 2 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Krul, Colo and Tiote must have started almost fuck all games together this season. Would be surprised if 2 of the 3 have played 4 games together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19841 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 hence why we've been stuttering. it's the spine of the team; the solidity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Krul, Colo and Tiote must have started almost fuck all games together this season. Would be surprised if 2 of the 3 have played 4 games together. Â Krul & Colo played 5 together. Â All 3 played 2. Tottenham & Mackems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1117 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 (edited) Krul & Colo played 5 together. Â All 3 played 2. Tottenham & Mackems I think saying all three played against the makems is overstating things. Started would be a better description. Â And Colo didn't play against Spurs! Edited November 6, 2012 by David Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 And Colo didn't play against Spurs! Â Aye you're right..misread the table. Â They've all played in 1 game together....for 24 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tom 13883 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 You've got to believe it to achieve it Brendan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 What's he looking at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kitman 2188 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Her grip. Â Â Â Â Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BigWalrus 0 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Â Â Class. Although I quite like the fence quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13883 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Aye a lot of it's bat shit crazy but I like the fence quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Fish 9017 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 We'll challenge for the title if you Stay Luis... Luis... Luis where're you going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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