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SEMerc
02 August 2011 10:10:04


I know he’s a scummy little scrote, but I thinkNewcastlehave made a massive blunder in releasing Joey Barton. This comes on the back of them also letting Kevin Nolan go. What are they thinking? These two players (along with Carroll before he got injured, then sold) were the standout performers atNewcastlelast season. It seemed Barton was maturing on the field, too, and there were few if any reports of off-field shenanigans.


 


I think Barton would be a strong addition on the field to most teams (what Arsenal need?) – the only question is if he’d be disruptive in the dressing room.


Originally Posted by: Saint Snow 


I will be amazed if 'Arry doesn't make an offer. Barton is an 'Arry type signing. Besides, Sandro is out for a while so we need cover in that area of midfield. Diarra is apparently flying in today too, so that should give Spurs even more bite.


Hopefully we can get Samba as well (assuming the southern Scum go for Cahill).


Any side with Barton, Diarra and Samba in it is going to put the fear of God into some sides, given the expectations they'll have lumps kicked out of them.


Believe it or not, Barton has been sent off only three times in his career


Which brings me to Liverpool. I think one of Liverpool's big problems this season is going to be its powder puff midfield. Adam, Henderson et al are decent enough players, but there's no toughness there in the shape of a Sandro etc. I suppose Lucas might fit the bill, but that would just about be it.

Saint Snow
02 August 2011 13:41:07

Which brings me to Liverpool. I think one of Liverpool's big problems this season is going to be its powder puff midfield. Adam, Henderson et al are decent enough players, but there's no toughness there in the shape of a Sandro etc. I suppose Lucas might fit the bill, but that would just about be it.


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


Glad you said "one of" cos I think Liverpool have some bigger flaws than just a soft midfield. JW Henry's given a subtle hint that Dalglish needs to qualify for the ECL this season.


Martin
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wallaw
03 August 2011 06:59:34


I know he’s a scummy little scrote, but I thinkNewcastlehave made a massive blunder in releasing Joey Barton. This comes on the back of them also letting Kevin Nolan go. What are they thinking? These two players (along with Carroll before he got injured, then sold) were the standout performers atNewcastlelast season. It seemed Barton was maturing on the field, too, and there were few if any reports of off-field shenanigans.


 


I think Barton would be a strong addition on the field to most teams (what Arsenal need?) – the only question is if he’d be disruptive in the dressing room.


Originally Posted by: Saint Snow 


As a Sunderland fan I am delighted these two have gone, they were huge against us and made Cattermole and Henderson look like school kids.


Big loss for Newcastle

Ian


Stockton-on-Tees
future_is_orange
03 August 2011 07:06:06



I know he’s a scummy little scrote, but I thinkNewcastlehave made a massive blunder in releasing Joey Barton. This comes on the back of them also letting Kevin Nolan go. What are they thinking? These two players (along with Carroll before he got injured, then sold) were the standout performers atNewcastlelast season. It seemed Barton was maturing on the field, too, and there were few if any reports of off-field shenanigans.


 


I think Barton would be a strong addition on the field to most teams (what Arsenal need?) – the only question is if he’d be disruptive in the dressing room.


Originally Posted by: wallaw 


As a Sunderland fan I am delighted these two have gone, they were huge against us and made Cattermole and Henderson look like school kids.


Big loss for Newcastle


Originally Posted by: Saint Snow 


Newcastle may well struggle next season... big names have left and others are muted to be leaving. Replacements have been bargain basement buys...i guess the owner is more interested in his chav retail empire.

SEMerc
03 August 2011 09:43:08


Which brings me to Liverpool. I think one of Liverpool's big problems this season is going to be its powder puff midfield. Adam, Henderson et al are decent enough players, but there's no toughness there in the shape of a Sandro etc. I suppose Lucas might fit the bill, but that would just about be it.


Originally Posted by: Saint Snow 


Glad you said "one of" cos I think Liverpool have some bigger flaws than just a soft midfield. JW Henry's given a subtle hint that Dalglish needs to qualify for the ECL this season.


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


Er, yes, I forgot to add about Liverpool's defence. I read that Dogleash has spent £107m since he took over. Not sure if that's net or not. Anyway, I still don't reckon he's done enough to meet Henry's target.

wallaw
03 August 2011 10:08:15



Which brings me to Liverpool. I think one of Liverpool's big problems this season is going to be its powder puff midfield. Adam, Henderson et al are decent enough players, but there's no toughness there in the shape of a Sandro etc. I suppose Lucas might fit the bill, but that would just about be it.


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


Glad you said "one of" cos I think Liverpool have some bigger flaws than just a soft midfield. JW Henry's given a subtle hint that Dalglish needs to qualify for the ECL this season.


Originally Posted by: Saint Snow 


Er, yes, I forgot to add about Liverpool's defence. I read that Dogleash has spent £107m since he took over. Not sure if that's net or not. Anyway, I still don't reckon he's done enough to meet Henry's target.


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


I think Liverpool, more than any other of the top sides, will have their season defined by their opening 6 games. If they get off to a good start, the 'King Kenny' momentum wil take them a long way and they could well be challenging for top 5 (5th being most likely). But you can also see a scenario where sme results don't go their way early on, the Kenny bubble bursts, signings are questioned and the owner starts to make noises. If that happens I can see them being 6th or 7th this year.


 

Ian


Stockton-on-Tees
Saint Snow
03 August 2011 11:05:23

I think Liverpool, more than any other of the top sides, will have their season defined by their opening 6 games. If they get off to a good start, the 'King Kenny' momentum wil take them a long way  


Originally Posted by: wallaw 


Good point


I don't think any Liverpool fan would be happy with 5th. After all, we've no European distractions this season 


Martin
Home: St Helens (26m asl) Work: Manchester (75m asl)
A TWO addict since 14/12/01
"How can wealth persuade poverty to use its political freedom to keep wealth in power? Here lies the whole art of Conservative politics."
Aneurin Bevan
wallaw
04 August 2011 07:15:28


Nurse.


http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/dalglish-says-owner-is-wrong-liverpool-can-win-the-title-2331252.html


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


I guess saying it notches up his status further with that proportion of fans that idolise him anyway. But I wonder if he really believes that when he is sat in his easy chair at night watching the news.

Ian


Stockton-on-Tees
SEMerc
04 August 2011 07:49:57



Nurse.


http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/dalglish-says-owner-is-wrong-liverpool-can-win-the-title-2331252.html


Originally Posted by: wallaw 


I guess saying it notches up his status further with that proportion of fans that idolise him anyway. But I wonder if he really believes that when he is sat in his easy chair at night watching the news.


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


Of course he doesn't. The sad truth though is there are fans out there who believe he believes.


Henry is far more realistic in his aims.

Saint Snow
05 August 2011 11:53:24

In the absence of a European Football thread, I'll post in here my chuckle that Spurs have drawn Hearts in the Loser's League qualification.


Sorry, Merc.... I don't think your chaps could lose that even if they wanted to.


Martin
Home: St Helens (26m asl) Work: Manchester (75m asl)
A TWO addict since 14/12/01
"How can wealth persuade poverty to use its political freedom to keep wealth in power? Here lies the whole art of Conservative politics."
Aneurin Bevan
SEMerc
05 August 2011 12:03:32


In the absence of a European Football thread, I'll post in here my chuckle that Spurs have drawn Hearts in the Loser's League qualification.


Sorry, Merc.... I don't think your chaps could lose that even if they wanted to.


Originally Posted by: Saint Snow 


Yep, it would be pretty dire if we did.


Meanwhile, Arsenal being drawn against Udinese in the CL has brightened my day. More so as Van Persie and Nasri are banned for the first leg.


Almost as amusing would be Wanger playing Fibreglass, thereby denying Barca the opportunity to play him in the competition.


But the funniest thing of all would be for us to finally offload Dos Santos to Udinese - Dos Santos then going on to bang in a couple of goals on the way to knocking Arsenal out.

wallaw
09 August 2011 13:36:39

VDV think Wesley is 'a perfect fit for United'


http://www.skysports.com/story/0,,20876_7089274,00.html

Ian


Stockton-on-Tees
m fish
10 August 2011 12:44:30
Any real fans on here ! The ones that have ST's
Fingers crossed we stay up this Season , it will be a hard slog IMO
CAPE-steve
10 August 2011 19:32:48
Yep, it will be tough, but I honestly don't see you staying up. You and Swansea both have Championship standard squads, and what adds another nail in your coffin is Warnock's iffy relationship with the QPR board. I'm doubting he'll last the season unfortunately.

So yeah, you and Swansea, plus Wigan or Newcastle to go down, Norwich staying up just about I reckon.
CAPE-steve
11 August 2011 12:06:44
Tottenham - Everton game postponed. The other 9 fixtures look ok for now.
Saint Snow
11 August 2011 12:12:20

Tottenham - Everton game postponed. The other 9 fixtures look ok for now.

Originally Posted by: CAPE-steve 


 


At least it's only one of the weekend's minor fixtures, involving no team of any consequence.


Martin
Home: St Helens (26m asl) Work: Manchester (75m asl)
A TWO addict since 14/12/01
"How can wealth persuade poverty to use its political freedom to keep wealth in power? Here lies the whole art of Conservative politics."
Aneurin Bevan
DTHFCJ
11 August 2011 14:56:08


Tottenham - Everton game postponed. The other 9 fixtures look ok for now.

Originally Posted by: Saint Snow 


 


At least it's only one of the weekend's minor fixtures, involving no team of any consequence.


Originally Posted by: CAPE-steve 


..sit back and watch  the Spurs this seasonand il give you a slice of the old humble pie come next may

future_is_orange
11 August 2011 15:31:57

Tottenham - Everton game postponed. The other 9 fixtures look ok for now.

Originally Posted by: CAPE-steve 


IMO Ridiculous !! Football 0 Rioters 1

Saint Snow
11 August 2011 15:49:58



Tottenham - Everton game postponed. The other 9 fixtures look ok for now.

Originally Posted by: DTHFCJ 


 


At least it's only one of the weekend's minor fixtures, involving no team of any consequence.


Originally Posted by: Saint Snow 


..sit back and watch  the Spurs this seasonand il give you a slice of the old humble pie come next may


Originally Posted by: CAPE-steve 



Your season may depend on how quickly Benayoun settles in.


Martin
Home: St Helens (26m asl) Work: Manchester (75m asl)
A TWO addict since 14/12/01
"How can wealth persuade poverty to use its political freedom to keep wealth in power? Here lies the whole art of Conservative politics."
Aneurin Bevan
SEMerc
11 August 2011 16:24:38




Tottenham - Everton game postponed. The other 9 fixtures look ok for now.

Originally Posted by: Saint Snow 


 


At least it's only one of the weekend's minor fixtures, involving no team of any consequence.


Originally Posted by: DTHFCJ 


..sit back and watch  the Spurs this seasonand il give you a slice of the old humble pie come next may


Originally Posted by: Saint Snow 



Your season may depend on how quickly Benayoun settles in.


Originally Posted by: CAPE-steve 


Lol, not a chance of us going for a 31 year old with achilles tendon issues. I think the Chavs have basically given up on Modric.


If Levy really wanted to take the mickey he could suggest £32m + Lukaku.

llamedos
11 August 2011 23:13:15


VDV think Wesley is 'a perfect fit for United'


http://www.skysports.com/story/0,,20876_7089274,00.html


Originally Posted by: wallaw 

Looks like he's a greedy b astard if reports are to be believed and at 27 years old he's priced himself out of the market ?

"Life with the Lions"

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SEMerc
11 August 2011 23:21:52



VDV think Wesley is 'a perfect fit for United'


http://www.skysports.com/story/0,,20876_7089274,00.html


Originally Posted by: llamedos 

Looks like he's a greedy b astard if reports are to be believed and at 27 years old he's priced himself out of the market ?


Originally Posted by: wallaw 


Not as greedy as Samuel Eto'o though, who reportedly is close to signing a £300K+ a week deal.

Saint Snow
12 August 2011 09:42:42

Not as greedy as Samuel Eto'o though, who reportedly is close to signing a £300K+ a week deal.


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


When I heard he was being signed for megabucks by a corrupt Russian billionaire, I though Chelsea'd further strengthened their squad


Martin
Home: St Helens (26m asl) Work: Manchester (75m asl)
A TWO addict since 14/12/01
"How can wealth persuade poverty to use its political freedom to keep wealth in power? Here lies the whole art of Conservative politics."
Aneurin Bevan
wallaw
12 August 2011 09:53:36


Not as greedy as Samuel Eto'o though, who reportedly is close to signing a £300K+ a week deal.


Originally Posted by: Saint Snow 


When I heard he was being signed for megabucks by a corrupt Russian billionaire, I though Chelsea'd further strengthened their squad


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


where will it end, 300k a week

Ian


Stockton-on-Tees

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