Dickie 0 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 I agree with this. I'm not desperate to boo him or anything likt that but he's deserted a sinking ship. I'm not going to wish him the best for that even if I can understand his reasons. And I agree, Given's been forever tarnished to me for doing the same thing. Aye it's a shame with Given really, he could have seen that season out. I don't think he's a bad bloke like - I think he just made the wrong decision, probably under some stress to be fair to him and you never know what was going on behind the scenes at the club to persuade/disuade him to stay. I've long since forgiven him (no pun intended) - was was quality for us for years, mostly playing behind shite defences. He made a bad decision and probably regrets it himself. Not particularly fussed about Townsend. He looked canny enough last season but I've got a feeling he's going to be one of those players who does it in fits and spurts throughout his career. That's just a hunch. Glad he's going to Palace mind cos there's no way Pardew's going to get the best out of him - he'll probably have a storming start, as will Palace, and then the wheels will come off and The King will have him playing libero while the team goes on a 15 match winless run after Christmas. Happy we've got this Ritchie kid in straight away, can't remember seeing him play but I like what I've heard about him and it's good to have a Scot in the squad, we haven't had one since the Caldwell's have we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 4949 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 For ages I didn't know what that was, but when I found out Christ alive that must have been fucking awful. I have now googled this term and agree that this would suck if it happened to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 3960 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 You should watch the two black and white versions of mutiny on the bounty to get an idea of British navy discipline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8954 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Brexiteers would likely enjoy a return to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essembeeofsunderland 811 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Players go where they're best suited,and not always for footballing reasons.Giggs spent 29 years at Man Utd because that's where he was happy.He could have left but staying was his favoured option.it also meant he could stay `close' to his brother and his family.I'll not miss his balding head nor his blinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 4949 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Aye, all the worst people blink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essembeeofsunderland 811 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Is your blinking the same as his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34196 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Answer the question, Blinkin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 4949 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Can't say I've noticed him blinking tbf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpirlo68 0 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Forget his blinking, he hasn't even got any eyebrows anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essembeeofsunderland 811 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 He's got the Didi Hamman exaggerated blink.No need for it so why do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8954 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronic the Drug Wasp 6 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 This cunt was urging Rafa, a man far more distinguished in his profession than he'll ever be, to stay on and build for the future a few weeks ago. I hope Pardew fucks his bird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26192 Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 “I understand why people were frustrated, why some people were upset,” he said. “I’d like to think I played well enough in the time I was there. I gave my all to try to keep the club up. If they weren’t too bothered about me leaving it would have meant that I didn’t do a good job but the fact that they were giving me stick just means that I did well there. “It was the first time in my career that I actually did feel loved, and did feel right. The fans were great with me, everyone loved me. On the last game of the season against Spurs, the standing ovation when I got subbed off was incredible. It made the hair on my arms stand up. “The fact that we got relegated and we had players still getting that sort of reception was incredible. Obviously I’d have liked to have prolonged my career at Newcastle — who knows, maybe one day I could end up back there. “It was extremely difficult to leave that but football is a short career and sometimes you use your head as opposed to your heart. “I got the opportunity to stay in the Premier League and I had to take it. Everyone on the outside goes, ‘Ah, he’s left Newcastle, gone to Palace, it must be about the money,’ but nobody seems to think us players are actually motivated about getting the best out of themselves, making the most of our career, playing in the greatest division in the world. “A year taking a step back in the Championship, I decided I couldn’t really do that. I made the tough decision. Townsend added: “England featured in that decision. I knew if I was playing in the Championship it was nigh on impossible to get in the squad. Rafa [benítez] understood. When I made my decision I dropped him a text to let him know. He texted to congratulate me on my England call-up. “He’s fantastic. When he came in [in March] I was injured, struggling a bit, but from day one he put his faith in me, said he wanted to help me progress my career, score goals, assist goals. “For someone like Rafa, who’s won everything, who’s managed the best, to say that to me fills me with great confidence. I became a better player under him. In my career, the biggest criticism of me has been the goals and the assists, not being as effective as I would like. Rafa definitely improved my productivity in the final third. “I’ve matured a lot and am getting crosses early into the box. That is getting me more assists. I am playing well for Palace and scoring goals again. I’m happy to be at Palace now, everything’s going well. Myself and Wilf [Zaha] are playing well, getting crosses into the box for [Christian] Benteke, getting a lot of joy with it.” Palace’s manager, Alan Pardew, has improved him. “He’s helped me a lot,” Townsend said. “I saw what he’d done with Wilf and Yannick [bolasie] in the past and I just want to take my game to the next level as well. He’s just said to me, ‘If you can do the defensive side of the game I’ll have faith in you to go and do your business at the other end.’ “That’s been great for me, especially now with Christian in. It’s the first time in my career that I’ve had that focal point in the box. In the past I’d have to take somebody on, get to the goalline and cut the ball back. Now, I can take a touch and if the defender backs off I can just put it into the box and you know Christian’s going to be there.” Benteke was not signed in time to play at White Hart Lane on August 20, when Townsend tried to take on the left back he respects most, Danny Rose. “I enjoy my battles with him,” he said. “He’s somebody I enjoy playing with because I enjoy testing myself against the best. He’s a great defender. He gets up and down the pitch, gets you running the other way as well, and one-v-one he’s a strong tackler and the best left back in the league.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34196 Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Sounds like an alright bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 So Rafa had him putting in balls in earlier. Pardew gives him defensive drills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon 13 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/andros-townsend-been-pardewed-newcastle-12106094? Much has been made of the decision by Alan Pardew to drop Andros Townsend at the weekend.... Now that we know our current squad and the rotation strategy being used, would Townsend be getting more or less games if he's stayed with us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneColdStephenIreland 74 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 He'd have been an ever present like Shelvey and Gayle I would think but I wonder if he's regretting moving to Palace and waiting for another club to come in for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19750 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 (edited) totally understand why he left, but wish he'd had the patience to see the bigger picture and potential under rafa. totally agree that he would have been mint as part of a midfield with shelvey and ritchie providing service for gayle and mitro and cutting inside from the flanks to have a crack at goal himself. Edited November 1, 2016 by Dr Gloom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Fuck him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie 0 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 He's going to get Pardewed if he hasn't been already. He was understandably desperate to stay in the Premier League but going to Palace wasn't a great idea. There's a good player in there but, having watched them a couple of times this season, I can't see him fulfilling his potential there unless Pardew goes, but then of course there's no guarantee a new manager will fancy him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1115 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 I doubt we would have signed Ritchie if he'd stayed mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 4949 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Aye that's true. Quite happy with Ritchie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19750 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 i like ritchie on what i've seen of him, which isn't a lot. he's clearly got great skill and delivery, but i wondered if he's blessed with enough pace to really make it in the premier league as a winger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 4821 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Aye, its a completely different level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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