Tales from the Toon. The ups and downs of an NUFC supporter....

[sweet potata!]

Would love to see us buy Niko Krankjac (sp), Darren Gibson, Carlos Vela.

You can have Gibson - massive failure to fulfil early potential.

Was thinking this as well, apart from scoring the odd good goal he aint really very good, He never does anything for Ireland.

[Josedinho]

Doyle or Rodallega if their clubs go down?

[sweet potata!]

Doyle or Rodallega if their clubs go down?

 I think Doyler would be a good signing, 100% effort every game a real nuisance to defenders I would Imagine, also he's very good in the air.

Rodallega obv is more flash and has brilliance in him, but through a whole season I think you would get more from Doyler IMO

[mondatoo]

Anyone want to give me action on us finishing ahead of the Mackems this season ?

Buzz

What price you want?

What do you think is a fair price ?

Newcastle are 2 points behind, with a better GD, Sun's next 4 games are away to Everton/Man City/Arsenal, and home to Liverpool.

13/10 maybe?

How much will you lay it for ?

£100, for you to win £130?

Booked.

FMEL, run worse much.

[geordieneil]

the toon have just signed Yohan Cabaye, does anyone know much about him? played a few internationals for France is about all the info i have

[mondatoo]

Standard pre season friendly for us....

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14170365.stm

[smashedagain]

Standard pre season friendly for us....

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14170365.stm

better footage on sky. few daft lads in colours start dancing with the players then a few casuals join in. 5 year  banning orders for all i would no doubt.

[Josedinho]

What do you reckon to Newcastle Monda? Looking at getting involved in the match bet on them V Sunderland this season. Just think you're a striker short at the moment. Even a Dudley Campbell would make me get involved. Have you been linked with anyone since the lad from PSG?

[mondatoo]

What do you reckon to Newcastle Monda? Looking at getting involved in the match bet on them V Sunderland this season. Just think you're a striker short at the moment. Even a Dudley Campbell would make me get involved. Have you been linked with anyone since the lad from PSG?

No names being mentioned, at present I wouldn't bet on us to finish ahead of them. Pardew says there in negs for two people but he maybe fos. Expect Enrique to leave so it'll be important we get a decent replacement but nobody as good as him will come here. I don't expect us to buy a well know/big name striker, we won't pay high wages for anyone. I wish we'd go for Daniel Sturridge or Defoe but it ain't going to happen, esp not Defoe.

[Horneris]

Ba is a fantastic finisher I think.

Can't see you doing too badly tbh...

[pleno1]

I think we will finish top 8. Our team currently looks like

GK - Krul Really good young goalkeeper.

RB - Taylor (Good loyal defender, gets a goal or two)
CB - Williamson (No-nonsense defender, doesnt make many mistakes)
CB - Collocini (New captain, absolutely awesome for last 24 months, arguably our best player)
LB - Enrique (Reports that Barca, Liverpool and City all interested. Best LB in premiership last year, lightening fast and so composed)

DM - Tiote Labellled the new Essien, wanted by Chelsea, but we got a 5 year contract. Breaks down everything and distribution is great
CM - Cabaye New signing, described as similar to Xavi, he's awesome on the ball and Tiote/Cabaye, should work like Xavi/Busquets

RCM - Barton  Fantastic delivery, settled for first time in his career. Loves the club, loves the fans and always gives a 8/10 performance
LCM - Marveux  New french winger, blistering pace and shot, really exciting player that will get fans off their seats

AM - Ben Arfa Everyone in the city is talking about this guy. He was amazing against EVerton last season before Nigel De Jong broke his leg. Fast, skillful, direct, will cause defenders major problems

ST - Ba Absolute animal, 6ft3, huge and strong, defenders are going to shit theirselves. He's great in the air too and as Horneis said is a great finisher

Squad:

We have Steve Harper and Fraser Forster also going for the number 1 jersey.
Dan Gosling was signed last year and will almost be like a new signing, really looking forward to him trying to get into the first 11. Can play in the middle, on the right or at right back
Jonas Guttierez - Arguably one of our best players last year. So strong, so fast but poor end product, really good for away games as he keeps the balls and great on the counter attack
Ryan Taylor - Versatile set piece specialist
Danny Guthrie/Wayne Routledge/Alan Smith - Great Squad players
Leon Best/Shola/Lovenkrands - Decent competition for Ba.

[anthonyl]

Thank you for lua lua. Guy is a sicko, lightening, built like a brick, amazing cross, and most powerful shot you will see.

Just like gus said in his interview "all I ask is for the players to give the ball to lua lua"

[pleno1]

yeh hes incred, probably be a big player for us next year. gl in the championship

[anthonyl]

Gg arfa

[mondatoo]

Gg arfa

NUFC.com says he had an X-ray after the game and he's fine and his tour isn't over, more BBC bs I hope.