Dr Gloom 19839 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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strawb 3660 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Is this defence splitting enough for strawb and Tooj? 1 min 20ish... http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=newcastle+v+chelsea+2014%2f15&qpvt=newcastle+v+chelsea+2014%2f15&FORM=VDRE#view=detail&mid=07512D603C44EB30F44507512D603C44EB30F445 Aye canny. Got anymore? Fact is this "hard working/workmanlike/solid/see bang average" mong replaced Cabaye in our midfield, are you happy about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 14638 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Aye canny. Got anymore? Fact is this "hard working/workmanlike/solid/see bang average" mong replaced Cabaye in our midfield, are you happy about it? This is the bottom line.......what the fuck can we do about it? Theres 11 shirts to support, I suppose its up to you how you go about it, but if football supporters only gave their support to technically gifted players there would be even less noise in the concrete graveyards of the premier league....tbf, the atmosphere wasn't bad for an early kick off on Sunday.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawb 3660 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Aye there is 11 eleven shirts to support, I prefer to support players who are good rather than wishing cloggers were better than they are. Nice that you enjoyed the atmosphere, must have been electric. Seriously though I have no problem with Colback being at the club*, he is an average lower prem midfielder. I would keep him and play him when there were injuries or suspensions, I wouldn't have him starting for us ~35 times last season. * Disclaimer that this doesn't mean I think he is the biggest issue at the club, or I don't want a new centre back, or that I don't think he caused AIDS. These are separate issues. I just think we can do better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 14638 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 You're a supporter of a club that employed Shola for over a decade mate...in spite of this you live in the hope of (and indeed expect??) a squad brim full of talented footballers. You're wilfully following the wrong club if this is your criteria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 4894 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Colback is a decent player. He knows his limitations and always plays within in himself. Good squad member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawb 3660 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 You're a supporter of a club that employed Shola for over a decade mate...in spite of this you live in the hope of (and indeed expect??) a squad brim full of talented footballers. You're wilfully following the wrong club if this is your criteria. You and everyone else here know it isn't wilfully. I grew up in Boro and have lived in Africa, Spain, Leeds, London and Manchester, if will had anything to do with it I would support someone else. Shola played ~ 300 games for us (including subs), in 14 years. Colback played ~40 last season. I'm sorry if you think this is OK. I am not going to change my mind on him as a player, he should not be starting for the (not sure on this) 16th best supported/richest club in Europe. Not going to apologise for having higher expectations for my 1st choice central midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2188 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Colbacks far from our biggest issue imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 14638 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I think the situation is far from ok as I've outlined earlier but I accept it because theres next to fuck all I can do about it. I agree Colback is average-ish, I agree that I'd love a player like Cabaye in there, but I don't feel the need to slate the lad because with Ashley in charge its utterly pointless. Its called being a "supporter" in my book, i.e. offering support, the "11 shirts" thing? We're not Arsenal, with oodles of cash to spend on midfielders, but we could be. For the same reason that the squad will always be sub standard, we wont be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34625 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Our biggest issue is the public transport arrangements on New Years Day, amirite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1221 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Our biggest issue is the public transport arrangements on New Years Day, amirite? CT to the rescue in one geet big fuck off taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawb 3660 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 This is the classic forum issue. I am not trying to change your opinion or get you to agree with me. I am stating my point of view. I think there are issues with our midfield, Colback wouldn't be in my team if everyone is fit and playing well. If you do then that is fine. In the game against Southampton, we played a 3. Anita at the base, Colback in the middle and Wijnaldum as the most advanced. In that position I would like a better player... I don't think this is a big issue? Again, this doesn't mean I think Colback is the biggest issue in the team.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1221 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Or I might just use Uber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essembeeofsunderland 811 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Colback is an average Premier League player .We are far from an average Premier League team.When we are better than average we can then start looking to replace him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30458 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 The big issue here is where does one put a space between sentences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 The most disappointing thing about this game for me was the substitutions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19839 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I'm sure you consoled yourself with a third pie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonotl 2431 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 The big issue here is where does one put a space between sentences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 (edited) We haven't bought the centre half we needed like. Mbemba is shorter than Colo, we looked vulnerable every time they put a cross in and conceded from two of them. Edited August 13, 2015 by TheGingerQuiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5941 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 (edited) We've got Williamson and Lascelles if you just want a big lump at the back. The second goal had nothing to do with height anyway, it was bad positioning. Log was one of the shortest players on the pitch Edited August 13, 2015 by StraightEdgeWizard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4229 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Williamson is up for sale with Hughton apparently interested as Brighton, who we want Dunk from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9015 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 (edited) We haven't bought the centre half we needed like. Mbemba is shorter than Colo, we looked vulnerable every time they put a cross in and conceded from two of them. fuck all pre-season 1st competitive game in the Premier League with an unfamiliar defence Pelle is very good in the air Think it's hasty to write him off Edited August 13, 2015 by The Fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9015 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Williamson is up for sale with Hughton apparently interested as Brighton, who we want Dunk from. Well, if ever a man resembled the side of a town hall, it's this lad. What a gormless lump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26970 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 We haven't bought the centre half we needed like. Mbemba is shorter than Colo, we looked vulnerable every time they put a cross in and conceded from two of them. Shearer, Speed and Sir Les. None of those three were particularly tall. heading is a skill as is the timing of the jump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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