Jimbo 133 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 True, but then Ameobi shouldn't have been handed so much time. We can't really afford to give everyone every chance they may deserve as we're more than a proving ground. When transfer windows come around we have to make decisions based on what we've seen- we might not have tested something as rigourously as possible, but we have to go with what we have. In Chopra's case, you can only say that he's well short of Premiership level. 138605[/snapback] and judging by the stats, so is Ameobi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 0 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Absolutely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Comparing Chopra to Ameobi is pointless tbh. He's not shown anything which makes us think he might make it. This run of games thing is bollocks. Can you name any players at Newcastle who have been kept out for ages, then given a good run of games look good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Comparing Chopra to Ameobi is pointless tbh. He's not shown anything which makes us think he might make it. This run of games thing is bollocks. Can you name any players at Newcastle who have been kept out for ages, then given a good run of games look good? 138612[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Comparing Chopra to Ameobi is pointless tbh. He's not shown anything which makes us think he might make it. This run of games thing is bollocks. Can you name any players at Newcastle who have been kept out for ages, then given a good run of games look good? 138612[/snapback] 138615[/snapback] What, so he looked shit when used sparingly did he? As soon as he got a long run he looked amazing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Comparing Chopra to Ameobi is pointless tbh. He's not shown anything which makes us think he might make it. This run of games thing is bollocks. Can you name any players at Newcastle who have been kept out for ages, then given a good run of games look good? 138612[/snapback] 138615[/snapback] What, so he looked shit when used sparingly did he? As soon as he got a long run he looked amazing? 138616[/snapback] Your quote: Can you name any players at Newcastle who have been kept out for ages, then given a good run of games look good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Comparing Chopra to Ameobi is pointless tbh. He's not shown anything which makes us think he might make it. This run of games thing is bollocks. Can you name any players at Newcastle who have been kept out for ages, then given a good run of games look good? 138612[/snapback] 138615[/snapback] What, so he looked shit when used sparingly did he? As soon as he got a long run he looked amazing? 138616[/snapback] Your quote: Can you name any players at Newcastle who have been kept out for ages, then given a good run of games look good? 138617[/snapback] Think most people knew what I meant OK, which Newcastle players have looked shite like Chopra when used sparingly, but amazing when given a run of games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Comparing Chopra to Ameobi is pointless tbh. He's not shown anything which makes us think he might make it. This run of games thing is bollocks. Can you name any players at Newcastle who have been kept out for ages, then given a good run of games look good? 138612[/snapback] 138615[/snapback] What, so he looked shit when used sparingly did he? As soon as he got a long run he looked amazing? 138616[/snapback] Your quote: Can you name any players at Newcastle who have been kept out for ages, then given a good run of games look good? 138617[/snapback] Think most people knew what I meant OK, which Newcastle players have looked shite like Chopra when used sparingly, but amazing when given a run of games? 138619[/snapback] I'm not arguing Chopra is good enough, my point is that people are quick to point out that Chopra is not good enough to be retained, yet in my opinion, Ameobi has consistantly proven he is not good enough, yet some fans leap to Shola's defence when critisism is aimed at him. My argument is that neither are good enough, however I would have prefered that Chopra had been given more of an oportunity in the past, I'm not arguing that he deserves a chance to shine in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 I agree with Renton re. Chopra. I've also watched him over the last 3-4 years in the reserves and it really doesn't bear any similarity to the first team games. I also incidentally didn't think he was anything outstandingly special. When he first came onto the scene as a teenager he looked promising, but never quite fulfilled his potential. In a lot of the reserve games I've seen him play he even looked a little arrogant in his attitude as if he felt he was better than a reserve player, which his performances didn't particularly justify. His performances for his loan clubs have shown that he is a good Championship player, but maybe it's about time we stopped waiting for him to all-of-a-sudden become this fantastic Premiership striker. As for Shola? He's improving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus 0 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 As for Shola? He's improving 138655[/snapback] Shirley you jest ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 As for Shola? He's improving 138655[/snapback] Shirley you jest ? 138663[/snapback] Listen - it's hard for me to admit that! If anything, his concentration appears to be a little better, which is a start. He remains the most frustrating player I've ever seen. And don't call me Shirley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus 0 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 (edited) As for Shola? He's improving 138655[/snapback] Shirley you jest ? 138663[/snapback] Listen - it's hard for me to admit that! If anything, his concentration appears to be a little better, which is a start. He remains the most frustrating player I've ever seen. And don't call me Shirley 138664[/snapback] More frustrating than Tino ? Shirley not ! Edited May 19, 2006 by Lazarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 0 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Roeder wants Chopra to stay but is willing to sell Milner? But then again Chopra is a Geordie so better suited to Freddies's new line up I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boyo 23 Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 I don't see it doing us any harm to be honest in keeping him. Roeder has obviously kept an eye on him while he's been playing for the reserves and 1st team. If he carries on working hard then good on him, besides I think there are other players we could do with ditching before our youngsters IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus 0 Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Chops has been offerred a new deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19824 Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Chops has been offerred a new deal 138752[/snapback] bad move if true. he's not good enough. and i can't see him getting a game after we sign kuyt and gudjohnsen . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus 0 Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 i'm not sure it is now tbh. i read the story on the net, cant remember the site and then kept surfing. so i then read this here very thread and i think, 'he's just been offered a new deal, i just read the story'. only i cant find the bloody link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus 0 Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 http://www.clubcall.com/index.jsp?storyID=6285 http://www.tribalfootball.com/may/englisnews9210506.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 1 Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Well that settles it, tribalfootball, it must be true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 2929 Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 And what's he going to be on, 3000 a week? Best keep him, pay him minimum (football) wage and hope the stiffs win a trophy, could be our only hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now