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

[The Camel]

Do any Toon fans still think Tiote and Cabaye are in the same class as Yaya Toure and Barry?

Completely and utterly owned.

[pleno1]

barry wasn't good, tiote getting booked after 10 mins killed him though, couldnt go flying in as rough as usual. yaya is best cm in prem though yeh

[mondatoo]

Do any Toon fans still think Tiote and Cabaye are in the same class as Yaya Toure and Barry?

Completely and utterly owned.

Tiote is class and I'd rather have him over Barry. I'm unsure over Cabaye, he's good but seems to struggle against the top teams.

[NoflopsHomer]

Guaranteed 5th minimum. Absolute ridic season.

[mondatoo]

Guaranteed 5th minimum. Absolute ridic season.

Just considering whether this is our greatest achievement in the time I've been a Newcastle fan, think it's got to be right up there.

[NoflopsHomer]

Guaranteed 5th minimum. Absolute ridic season.

Just considering whether this is our greatest achievement in the time I've been a Newcastle fan, think it's got to be right up there.

I think if we make CL it will be. SBR getting us to 4th probably pips it otherwise, the fact we've broken even money-wise is also huge too.

[NoflopsHomer]

Btw, what do people think of our new away kit for next season? I love it, best one we've had for ages.

[mondatoo]

Guaranteed 5th minimum. Absolute ridic season.

Just considering whether this is our greatest achievement in the time I've been a Newcastle fan, think it's got to be right up there.

I think if we make CL it will be. SBR getting us to 4th probably pips it otherwise, the fact we've broken even money-wise is also huge too.

Trying to remember back but I think us getting 5th this season was much more unlikely than 4th back then. I think Sir Bobby is the best manager we've had in my lifetime but Pardews achievements this season are unbelievable.

+1 to liking the top.

[david3103]

Guaranteed 5th minimum. Absolute ridic season.

Just considering whether this is our greatest achievement in the time I've been a Newcastle fan, think it's got to be right up there.

I think if we make CL it will be. SBR getting us to 4th probably pips it otherwise, the fact we've broken even money-wise is also huge too.

Trying to remember back but I think us getting 5th this season was much more unlikely than 4th back then. I think Sir Bobby is the best manager we've had in my lifetime but Pardews achievements this season are unbelievable.

+1 to liking the top.

I keep forgetting how ridiculously young some of you are.

[tikay]

Guaranteed 5th minimum. Absolute ridic season.

Just considering whether this is our greatest achievement in the time I've been a Newcastle fan, think it's got to be right up there.

I think if we make CL it will be. SBR getting us to 4th probably pips it otherwise, the fact we've broken even money-wise is also huge too.

Trying to remember back but I think us getting 5th this season was much more unlikely than 4th back then. I think Sir Bobby is the best manager we've had in my lifetime but Pardews achievements this season are unbelievable.

+1 to liking the top.

I keep forgetting how ridiculously young some of you are.

Thanks David.

[pleno1]

keegans first season in the prem after we got promoted was pretty huge.

[NoflopsHomer]

keegans first season in the prem after we got promoted was pretty huge.

I have that on video, losing our first two games then managing to get a draw at Old Trafford and suddenly it all went from there.

[geordieneil]

Pardew has been named manager of the season. 

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2012/05/11/3096014/newcastle-united-boss-pardew-named-barclays-manager-of-the

[mondatoo]

Much deserved, congrats Pardiola.

Interview here with him for anyone interested about targets etc

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p00r955t/Total_Sport_Alan_Pardew_phonein/

This from NUFC.com

Main points:

Alluded to the possibility of signing a pal of Yohan Cabaye, which echoes recent comments attributed to our number 4 about his former Lille team mate Mathieu Debuchy, a 26 year-old right back.

Disappointed by quality of set pieces and contemplating appointing a coach with a specific remit in that area. Looking for more authority in the box at set pieces and a goalscoring centre half ("to score eight goals a season").

No guarantee that Demba Ba will remain for next season but hopes are high and club's qualification for Europe and the support to him from the fans is playing a major part in bettering the chances of him staying at SJP.

(Talking about the temperament of Ba and how he's coped with Cisse hogging the limelight, Pardew likened Demba to Madonna bringing on Cisse, as Lady Gaga!)

Wouldn't go into detail about Ba's release clause, but maintained that some of what has been claimed in the media about it is correct - and some isn't.
 
Three trialists were currently at the club - two of them French. One of those is a defender who can get forward and is making a good impression.

Pardew's player of the season: Fabricio Coloccini
Pardew's favourite player: Shola Ameobi
Pardew's favourite goal: Ben Arfa v Blackburn (h)

Carvers' favourite goal: Cabaye v Man United (h)

Taken advice from Stoke, Fulham, Spurs on the logistics of their European campaigns this season and on player preparation etc. 

[pleno1]

pards is a joker, abs hilar