TheGoslingBeast 0 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I wonder if Siem de Jong was brought in just do increase the probability of scoring from of long shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1221 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 What's the story on West 'Am fans kicking off yesterday and today at the game? Anyone with any news on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhh_yeah 2767 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 They needed a new banner to hang upside down on November 29th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 14585 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 "petrols dear but cheap to burn hammers" was muttered apparently and it all went off from there.... http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/newcastle-west-ham-arrested-after-street-brawling-in-germany-picture/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Newcastle & West Ham arrested after street brawling in German Kind of an important word missing there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14055 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Kind of an important word missing there. Impressive linguistic skills though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 oops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inochi 0 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Well, after some relative optimism in recent weeks, it appears that the rank and file have collectively shit their pants again. One pre season defeat, man. Really despair at times. You see it every single season: Pre season build up - 'Pre season games are about fitness only, I'm not arsed.' Pre season win - 'Pre season games are about fitness only, I'm not arsed.' Pre season draw - 'Pre season games are about fitness only, I'm not arsed.' Pre season loss - 'WE'RE FUCKING GOING DOWN MAN!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 The last 20 competitive games have something to do with mood as well like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6434 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 The last 20 competitive games have something to do with mood as well like. This. We are turbogash with a joke of a manager and a cunt of an owner. If you've become excited or even hopeful by the ragtag bunch of 'potentials' we've brought in to raise ticket sales and cover Pardew's incompetent hairy arse, you're as thick as whale mince. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inochi 0 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Right. So why has that only become relevant again today? Coincidence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6434 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Never stopped being relevant to me, I just tire of typing it out. Makes me sound cynical, bitter and seething with hatred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5908 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 If on the fence tbh. I do think we have brought in some good players, although the 2-3 strikers are all unknown quantities. The defence has been an issue for 2 years now though. RB and LB are ok but 3 of our 4 CBs are pony and the only good one looks on his way out too. The gaps today would have been exploited in the northern league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Right. So why has that only become relevant again today? Coincidence?Why does gun control become a hot topic after a highschool massacre? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 3978 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Thing is whether or not the personnel changes, the exact same issues remain which is why I expect nothing until the shitbag is sacked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bictor 0 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Thing is whether or not the personnel changes, the exact same issues remain which is why I expect nothing until the shitbag is sacked. We'll have no idea if the same issues are still there until the season starts. It's a pre-season friendly ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6434 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 If on the fence tbh. I do think we have brought in some good players, although the 2-3 strikers are all unknown quantities. The defence has been an issue for 2 years now though. RB and LB are ok but 3 of our 4 CBs are pony and the only good one looks on his way out too. The gaps today would have been exploited in the northern league. Some sort of weird lopsided fence that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 3978 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 We'll have no idea if the same issues are still there until the season starts. It's a pre-season friendly ffs All of the friendlies have just been a continuation of the second half of last season, Abysmal defending, too open a midfield and absolutely fuck all created. He has never shown any sign of knowing how to address this and his tactics and motivation are non-existent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6434 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I'm not commenting on the friendly today, last week or next year, they are all meaningless. I am corralled by the abysmal and malignant status quo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 the game against sydney showed that, really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inochi 0 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Why does gun control become a hot topic after a highschool massacre? Really, though? You're using that as an analogy? As others have said, these games can't be seen as an indication of how we'll fare this season. We started the game today with a second choice central midfield partnership, a primary school strikeforce, and two lads playing their first 45 minutes of the season. Will our team to face Man City be exactly the same? Yes, the defence was disorganised, but they were offered zero protection from the inexperienced and unfit ahead of them. I'd also question just how much of a shit some of them gave. Well, just Mapou really. It's mental to be writing off the season based off this one game, when zero relevance is given to the games we've won after fielding weaker teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Really, though? You're using that as an analogy? As others have said, these games can't be seen as an indication of how we'll fare this season. We started the game today with a second choice central midfield partnership, a primary school strikeforce, and two lads playing their first 45 minutes of the season. Will our team to face Man City be exactly the same? Yes, the defence was disorganised, but they were offered zero protection from the inexperienced and unfit ahead of them. I'd also question just how much of a shit some of them gave. Well, just Mapou really. It's mental to be writing off the season based off this one game, when zero relevance is given to the games we've won after fielding weaker teams. This is the first top tier opponent we've faced in pre-season. In terms of indicators for the season coming this game has been the closest challenge yet. I don't place much stock in any friendly. But Pardew has sat himself on top of a powder keg with performances last year and fans are not going to be forgiving of similar performances under any circumstances. Reaction to this defeat has been muted compared to what you'll see if the form continue into competitive games. Ship goals in the league and the keg will blow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 4964 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 If Pardew is gonna get the boot, better sooner than later. It'll just threaten our league status if we try to endure for half the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKANDWHITEGEORDIE 0 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Ashley could bring in Messi, Rodriguez and Ronaldo and it would not make a scrap of difference. Until Ashley lances the pus filled boil that is Pardew, this club are going nowhere and that goes for the rest of the coaching staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inochi 0 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 This is the first top tier opponent we've faced in pre-season. In terms of indicators for the season coming this game has been the closest challenge yet. I don't place much stock in any friendly. But Pardew has sat himself on top of a powder keg with performances last year and fans are not going to be forgiving of similar performances under any circumstances. Reaction to this defeat has been muted compared to what you'll see if the form continue into competitive games. Ship goals in the league and the keg will blow. It was the first top tier opponent we've faced, but, again, our lineup was not a fair representation of our abilities. In any case, let's not act as if this is a reaction purely based on last season. It's the same every year, which was my point. Any reactions like this to actual meaningful games will be justified, if a little melodramatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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