Newcastle United - 2014/2015

Spoiler:

Kimbo wrote:We're getting so much stick for signing foreign players.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2267338/Newcastle-producing-local-Toon-talent-foreign-legion-Jamie-Redknapp.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

If it's a choice between getting relegated with a team of overpaid Englishmen(again) or filling the team with foreigners and staying up, i'd pick the latter. And all this shit about how people hoping we get relegated, Newcastle are supposed to be a traditional club etc, people were hoping we got relegated when we had a team of Englishmen, most would enjoy seeing us relegated no matter what the clubs circumstances are. There isn't a single English player in our squad that I would be upset to see leave.

Jaime wrote:

Kimbo wrote:We're getting so much stick for signing foreign players.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2267338/Newcastle-producing-local-Toon-talent-foreign-legion-Jamie-Redknapp.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

If it's a choice between getting relegated with a team of overpaid Englishmen(again) or filling the team with foreigners and staying up, i'd pick the latter. And all this shit about how people hoping we get relegated, Newcastle are supposed to be a traditional club etc, people were hoping we got relegated when we had a team of Englishmen, most would enjoy seeing us relegated no matter what the clubs circumstances are. There isn't a single English player in our squad that I would be upset to see leave.

But is this a guarantee? QPR have filled their team with foreign mercenaries and they are going down. Wigan have mostly foreign players and they are probably going down.

Kimbo wrote:The other option is to do nothing and get relegated like we did last time.

christmasborocooper wrote:I thought he'd chosen the option of delightful young lower league players..so not too dissimilar to Wenger.

debaser wrote:

Kimbo wrote:The other option is to do nothing and get relegated like we did last time.

which is the option we've chosen

Coloccini's letter to San Lorenzo fans in full:

"To my San Lorencista family

"I write these lines from a long way away where I am missing my country, my family and my close ones. And with sadness of knowing that after a series of meetings held here in Newcastle that my return to Argentina has been momentarily suspended.

"Unfortunately, life does not always end up like you wanted it or needed it to, many times is it influenced by third parties and the rigidities of contracts that are stronger than the will of one’s own desires.

"However, I am convinced that this moment of disappointment need not be an obstacle for me to declare my profound gratitude to each and every one of you for the affection and the support that you all have provided me during these past few months, in every way imaginable.

"Furthermore, I wish to acknowledge the patience and the respect of the media and the serious manner in which they conducted everything during this time for me and my family.

"I am sure that they have understood the personal situation that I have been going through and can comprehend that the silence maintained for both me and my representative, Marcelo Lombilla, during this time, has not been capricious but due to the need to keep private certain matters.

"Lastly, I wish to thank the authorities at San Lorenzo del Almagro and especially show my gratitude to the president, Dr Matias Lammens and vice president, Mr Marcelo Tinelli, for all the affection, support and understanding they have afforded me and who from the first moment, without any reservations or conditions, were interested in my personal and family situation and who put themselves at my disposal.

"Essentially, I want to thank the enormous effort made by them, from every point of view, to remove whatever difficulties I may have come in touch with.

"In these times, in which the leadership of the Argentine football appears less challenged by various reasons, it is with deep pride - as part of the San Lorenzo family- I wish to acknowledge to Matias Lammens and Marcelo Tinelli on their personal qualities, for their professional qualities and for their excellent management, their the honest work, their seriousness and commitment in placing the human being over and above other interests, all of which is a heading from the chosen path for our club; and that in the distance, certainly, I am filled with satisfaction.

"Sincerely thank you for both affection,

"Fabricio Coloccini."

Chris 23* wrote:Newcastle are getting relegated either way Kimbo, no amount of French players will save you. Bon Appetit

Kimbo wrote:We're getting so much stick for signing foreign players.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2267338/Newcastle-producing-local-Toon-talent-foreign-legion-Jamie-Redknapp.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

If it's a choice between getting relegated with a team of overpaid Englishmen(again) or filling the team with foreigners and staying up, i'd pick the latter. And all this shit about how people hoping we get relegated, Newcastle are supposed to be a traditional club etc, people were hoping we got relegated when we had a team of Englishmen, most would enjoy seeing us relegated no matter what the clubs circumstances are. There isn't a single English player in our squad that I would be upset to see leave.

Disco Benny wrote:

Kimbo wrote:We're getting so much stick for signing foreign players.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2267338/Newcastle-producing-local-Toon-talent-foreign-legion-Jamie-Redknapp.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

If it's a choice between getting relegated with a team of overpaid Englishmen(again) or filling the team with foreigners and staying up, i'd pick the latter. And all this shit about how people hoping we get relegated, Newcastle are supposed to be a traditional club etc, people were hoping we got relegated when we had a team of Englishmen, most would enjoy seeing us relegated no matter what the clubs circumstances are. There isn't a single English player in our squad that I would be upset to see leave.

That's actually not a bad article. Its not a xenophobic rant, there is definitely a question there to ask why Newcastle is producing so few local talents- the point about your u18s team being so poor despite the investment made under John Hall into the academy in the 90s is interesting.

It is possible to be successful recruiting English talent without spending huge amounts on ridiculous wages. We had 8 Englishman against United on the weekend and outplayed them, none of those 8 actually came through our (currently very successful) academy yet none bought for or on silly money. I know Newcastle aren't in the same financial position we are, but then 5-6 years ago they were. The misfortune of having a succession of crap owners I guess.

Disco Benny wrote:

Kimbo wrote:We're getting so much stick for signing foreign players.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2267338/Newcastle-producing-local-Toon-talent-foreign-legion-Jamie-Redknapp.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

If it's a choice between getting relegated with a team of overpaid Englishmen(again) or filling the team with foreigners and staying up, i'd pick the latter. And all this shit about how people hoping we get relegated, Newcastle are supposed to be a traditional club etc, people were hoping we got relegated when we had a team of Englishmen, most would enjoy seeing us relegated no matter what the clubs circumstances are. There isn't a single English player in our squad that I would be upset to see leave.

That's actually not a bad article. Its not a xenophobic rant, there is definitely a question there to ask why Newcastle is producing so few local talents- the point about your u18s team being so poor despite the investment made under John Hall into the academy in the 90s is interesting.

It is possible to be successful recruiting English talent without spending huge amounts on ridiculous wages. We had 8 Englishman against United on the weekend and outplayed them, none of those 8 actually came through our (currently very successful) academy yet none bought for or on silly money. I know Newcastle aren't in the same financial position we are, but then 5-6 years ago they were. The misfortune of having a succession of crap owners I guess.

Disco Benny wrote:@Kimbo, its because Newcastle used to churn out English talents is why you're being highlighted. Gazza, Beardsley, Waddle for example. Also, your academy players aren't good enough for your first team not because they are British but because there is a much smaller geographical pool to choose from than scouring the rest of the world and buying talent.

Jaime wrote:You got rid of Xisco!!!!

National Glennographic wrote:Typical Cockney media