The Toon Army Thread

[scon]

LOVED THE RUNNING OF THE BULL!!!
ABSOLUTELY LOVED THE RUNNING OF THE BULL!!!!!

 

[NUFC Tiger]

Hopefully the #occupySJP protest gets plenty of attention!

While I'm not sure if I wanted to stay up or go down, seeing that Jonas celebration made it all worthwhile IMO.

Man deserved to sign his career off in style. Got cancer and beat it. Was forced to train with the reserves and black listed by the club and forced his way back and now finishes his career with a goal to keep us in the top flight.

He's a Toon Legend for life. If only some of his teammates had the same heart as him!

 

[Omar Little]

Mate I wanna see the back of Ashley as much as anyone but going down would have done nothing for us. We were lucky last time in bouncing straight back up. Ashley wouldn't have sold up. Not in the first couple of seasons anyway. Eventually he would have stripped us of all our assets and had a fire sale if he did indeed decide to sell. He would have minimised his losses rather than accepting them. Unfortunately he's here for the long haul. Maybe he'll get struck by lightning and wake up a new person and want to see us successful. Fingers crossed.

 

[robertg22]

Aaand we finish a point ahead of the Mackems!

 

[scon]

Much as I loath Cashley Tige,just give yourself a firm clip to the jaw.
Stay up and ride it out.
I know you're thinking if we dropped we might manage to drop the arsewipe,but there's never a guarantee of that.
So better to stay up and have the raging Argentinian bull score one and set one up to seal the deal!!!
At the final whistle Cashley looked as though he wanted to shag that bent little bean counter he brings along to cuddle at games.

 

[Ry009]

Man I've been shit in my appearance in this thread...

Jonas....love the bloke, very happy for him

Bloody Cashly though, he better put his money where his mouth is next season and piss Carver off as well. If he someday manages to surgically remove his head from his arse, we might be ok.

Mackems

 

[Nardz]

So what's the story with Jonas? Is he leaving the club? It would be tragic to lose someone like him.

 

[scon]

NUFC Tiger seems to know most stuff and I think he mentioned Jonas was moving on.
I think the bloke is an inspiration and has always been a champion contributor for us.
Noticed he had no interest in sharing celebrations with Carver after his goal.

 

[NUFC Tiger]

Mate I wanna see the back of Ashley as much as anyone but going down would have done nothing for us. We were lucky last time in bouncing straight back up. Ashley wouldn't have sold up. Not in the first couple of seasons anyway. Eventually he would have stripped us of all our assets and had a fire sale if he did indeed decide to sell. He would have minimised his losses rather than accepting them. Unfortunately he's here for the long haul. Maybe he'll get struck by lightning and wake up a new person and want to see us successful. Fingers crossed.

Much as I loath Cashley Tige,just give yourself a firm clip to the jaw.
Stay up and ride it out.
I know you're thinking if we dropped we might manage to drop the arsewipe,but there's never a guarantee of that.
So better to stay up and have the raging Argentinian bull score one and set one up to seal the deal!!!
At the final whistle Cashley looked as though he wanted to shag that bent little bean counter he brings along to cuddle at games.

Yeah, on reflection - I think you guys are probably right. While there was always the hope he 'might' sell up if we went down - I remembered the parachute payments are something like $55m a season for 3 years so he would have most likely stayed around and made the most of that while selling off every player he could flog.

He's a cancer and I'm not sure we can ever progress with him at the helm - and we've all been burnt by him before. There's always hope he'll change. For now, we can just ride it out and see what happens - Ashley has said he won't be looking to sell and even if he was, I'm not sure there would be many people who'd willing meet his price.

Maybe we'll get a decent manager and see some big investment after coming perilously close to relegation. We can always hope! He wants to win something, let's see him put his mouth where his money is. I'm skeptical but the tinniest glimmer inside me hopes there's an ounce of truth in those words.

For now, we can at least enjoy finishing above the Mackems, that's something to saviour.

So what's the story with Jonas? Is he leaving the club? It would be tragic to lose someone like him.

Yeah, that was his last game for us sadly.

Contract is up and won't be renewed (not sure if that final goal would sway the minds of the folks in the boardroom). Has been saying on social media plenty of farewells to the fans both in the leadup and after the game. He's 31 I think and supposedly on a decent bit of coin - not the kind of player Ashley likes as they have no resell value...

I think for Jonas though, the fact he was so vocal (and rightly so too IMO) about the disgusting treatment the club gave him about his cancer (banishing him to the reserves initially to try and force him out, not helping pay for his treatment and then making him train/play with the kids on his return. When he finally recovered, the club apparently told him to look for a new club as well - I suspect he only got a reprieve because there was so much doom and gloom with the club and they needed someone for the fans to get behind and boost morale).

There's a few fairly damning quotes in this article mate - sadly its the kind of shameful treatment this regime commonly associates itself with.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/jonas-gutierrez-never-forgive-newcastle-5397487

 

[NUFC Tiger]

Just on the man of the moment.

Here's a few tweets as well - seems to all but confirm the curtains on a great Toon career. Hopefully he has success at his next club. Terrific servant and all class - stayed and helped get the club promoted after we went down and over 200 games for the Toon. Always a hard worker, will miss his lung busting runs up and down the flanks, that former ponytail of his flying behind him as he raced forwards with the ball.

 

[NUFC Tiger]

Seems the #OccupySJP protest was fairly well supported with about a 1000 fans staying back for at least an hour protesting. Here's a few pictures I saw on Twitter.

Also, one brave fan managed to invade the pitch and lay down in the center circle before being removed by stewards.

 

[NUFC Tiger]

If I'm not mistaken too, Carver will be informed before going on holiday (Wednesday) whether he got the job full time or not.

I hope he doesn't get it but he deserves a bit of credit for the team he played last night.

Riviere was very good up forward - should have got a goal or 2 but couldn't fault his work rate.

Anita had probably his best game for the club, threw his tiny self around, laid tackles and was busy all game - he was another who should have got a goal (or an assist).

Sissoko out wide I was unsure about but he bobbed up with a goal.

 

[tige19]

HOWAY THE LADS!!!!!!

Our best performance of the season was reserved for the most important match, kudos to the lads for showing up when it counts but cinayara to half of you inept soft *****. Carver will go, there was a chronicle poll that has been going for the last month or so and it currently sits at 95% for him to be sacked!! I can't see him being offered the job.

Despite all the shit that we have put up with I get a real sense of change in the air, how Cashly plans to attack the future will be answered with the appointment of a manager. IF we go big and get a Laudrup or Garde or someone of that ilk then I may just hold some hope that the fat man is going to give us the funds to have a competitive football side. Did anyone watch his interview pre match? It was quite forthright, he said that basically our aim now is to win something and/or make champions league, now that the finances are in order he will invest in the club. The guy is a freakish business man, he has recently bought into luxury apartment development in London and is apparantely going to make billions out of it, he doesn't seem like a guy to lie when it comes to business and Newcastle is very much a business for him. I know I'm being optimistic but after last night we have to be and you sure as hell need to be when we know that MA 200% will not be selling up at any price.

Enjoy the fact that we are staying up, I'm over the moon and now can look forward to the summer with the hope that we will sign some players that are PL standard. Hell if we look ok who's up for a trip specifically to the north east later in the year? It's a great place Tyneside, some awesome bars and clubs/pubs and the ground is sensational, even better having a pint in Shearers bar before and after the match!! Great experience.

 

[Nardz]

HOWAY THE LADS!!!!!!

Our best performance of the season was reserved for the most important match, kudos to the lads for showing up when it counts but cinayara to half of you inept soft *****. Carver will go, there was a chronicle poll that has been going for the last month or so and it currently sits at 95% for him to be sacked!! I can't see him being offered the job.

Despite all the shit that we have put up with I get a real sense of change in the air, how Cashly plans to attack the future will be answered with the appointment of a manager. IF we go big and get a Laudrup or Garde or someone of that ilk then I may just hold some hope that the fat man is going to give us the funds to have a competitive football side. Did anyone watch his interview pre match? It was quite forthright, he said that basically our aim now is to win something and/or make champions league, now that the finances are in order he will invest in the club. The guy is a freakish business man, he has recently bought into luxury apartment development in London and is apparantely going to make billions out of it, he doesn't seem like a guy to lie when it comes to business and Newcastle is very much a business for him. I know I'm being optimistic but after last night we have to be and you sure as hell need to be when we know that MA 200% will not be selling up at any price.

Enjoy the fact that we are staying up, I'm over the moon and now can look forward to the summer with the hope that we will sign some players that are PL standard. Hell if we look ok who's up for a trip specifically to the north east later in the year? It's a great place Tyneside, some awesome bars and clubs/pubs and the ground is sensational, even better having a pint in Shearers bar before and after the match!! Great experience.

It will be funny if we end up finding success with Ashley and every Newcastle fan will be claiming to have never doubted him.

They're a fickle bunch

 

[scon]

Happy to have it recorded for posterity that IMHO Cashley is a mercenary campaigner and Carver is a kindy coach who could not possibly be taken seriously by an accomplished professional footballer.
They both need to change;sack one and the owner needs to recruit and build the squad to premiership proportions and quality.
Agree with your comments on Anita NUFC Tiger and he should have simply rounded the keeper on Anita's left.
But most particularly thanks to the Spidermag;loved every minute and the effervescent spirit of his team contribution
Thankyou Jonas!It has been my privilege.

 

[NUFC Tiger]

HOWAY THE LADS!!!!!!

Our best performance of the season was reserved for the most important match, kudos to the lads for showing up when it counts but cinayara to half of you inept soft *****. Carver will go, there was a chronicle poll that has been going for the last month or so and it currently sits at 95% for him to be sacked!! I can't see him being offered the job.

Despite all the shit that we have put up with I get a real sense of change in the air, how Cashly plans to attack the future will be answered with the appointment of a manager. IF we go big and get a Laudrup or Garde or someone of that ilk then I may just hold some hope that the fat man is going to give us the funds to have a competitive football side. Did anyone watch his interview pre match? It was quite forthright, he said that basically our aim now is to win something and/or make champions league, now that the finances are in order he will invest in the club. The guy is a freakish business man, he has recently bought into luxury apartment development in London and is apparantely going to make billions out of it, he doesn't seem like a guy to lie when it comes to business and Newcastle is very much a business for him. I know I'm being optimistic but after last night we have to be and you sure as hell need to be when we know that MA 200% will not be selling up at any price.

Enjoy the fact that we are staying up, I'm over the moon and now can look forward to the summer with the hope that we will sign some players that are PL standard. Hell if we look ok who's up for a trip specifically to the north east later in the year? It's a great place Tyneside, some awesome bars and clubs/pubs and the ground is sensational, even better having a pint in Shearers bar before and after the match!! Great experience.

Haha been meaning to do this for a few year now Tige - though I've put it off due to the climate at the club not being great. It's my dream to go there but I want to go when St James' Park is rocking to the rafters, the crowd is roaring and the team is playing that attacking cavalier football we all love.

I'm still a bit hesitant about that interview (seems the locals are split roughly 50/50 about it) - as this article revealed some interesting points.

"So Ashley decided to come – and went one step further on matchday by agreeing to a long-standing request from Premier League paymasters Sky Sports to speak on camera.

David Craig, a client of Ashley’s PR adviser Keith Bishop, landed the interview. It was some scoop.

It was only a few minutes but there were plenty of questions that were not posed. What about the recruitment blueprint? The Academy? Wonga? The free Sports Direct advertising? That damned Cup policy? Why – if he takes responsibility – has he not acted before now?"

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/spor...mike-ashley-interview-newcastle-owner-9323684

I think the big thing now - if Ashley is dead serious about trying to win back the fans, is he needs to address those big questions and communicate openly to the fans. He can't just go back to lurking in the shadows and letting his minions continue in his stead. He admitted the ultimate fault lies with him so he has to show some leadership and get on the front foot.

I think the pessimist in me thinks this was a way to try and get season ticket renewals in for next season but I genuinely hope I'm wrong and that this is the start of a brighter period under Ashley. Time will tell.

It will be funny if we end up finding success with Ashley and every Newcastle fan will be claiming to have never doubted him.

They're a fickle bunch

I think many would give him a change of heart IF he could prove he genuinely cared for the club outside of the balance sheet.

As it stands, he said some promising things but those are just words - he's said some fairly incredible things over the years (when he has actually spoken) - but he needs to back it up with action and it can start with a good manager appointment. Get a Garde, Laudrup Galtier or even De Boer and it would get some excitement back in the sails. Sanction some much needed investment and tell the fans exactly what your intentions are for the future of the club.

Apparently McClaren is back as favourite for the job after being sacked by Derby. IMO, that would not be a good appointment - a poll by the Chronicle had 80% of fans saying they wouldn't want him.

 

[tige19]

Was it just me or do you guys like the new shirt? I think it's a nice touch, basic and traditional, looks similar to our Northern Rock ones 15 odd years back. I really liked the white on the back as well! The jersey I got this season fitted nice around the arms but was certainly to big for my waist, it was a medium but I swear was made for the fat men of this world. I need to go and get it altered, but I'll certainly get this new kit.

 

[tige19]

Haha been meaning to do this for a few year now Tige - though I've put it off due to the climate at the club not being great. It's my dream to go there but I want to go when St James' Park is rocking to the rafters, the crowd is roaring and the team is playing that attacking cavalier football we all love.

I'm still a bit hesitant about that interview (seems the locals are split roughly 50/50 about it) - as this article revealed some interesting points.

"So Ashley decided to come – and went one step further on matchday by agreeing to a long-standing request from Premier League paymasters Sky Sports to speak on camera.

David Craig, a client of Ashley’s PR adviser Keith Bishop, landed the interview. It was some scoop.

It was only a few minutes but there were plenty of questions that were not posed. What about the recruitment blueprint? The Academy? Wonga? The free Sports Direct advertising? That damned Cup policy? Why – if he takes responsibility – has he not acted before now?"

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/spor...mike-ashley-interview-newcastle-owner-9323684

I think the big thing now - if Ashley is dead serious about trying to win back the fans, is he needs to address those big questions and communicate openly to the fans. He can't just go back to lurking in the shadows and letting his minions continue in his stead. He admitted the ultimate fault lies with him so he has to show some leadership and get on the front foot.

I think the pessimist in me thinks this was a way to try and get season ticket renewals in for next season but I genuinely hope I'm wrong and that this is the start of a brighter period under Ashley. Time will tell.



I think many would give him a change of heart IF he could prove he genuinely cared for the club outside of the balance sheet.

As it stands, he said some promising things but those are just words - he's said some fairly incredible things over the years (when he has actually spoken) - but he needs to back it up with action and it can start with a good manager appointment. Get a Garde, Laudrup Galtier or even De Boer and it would get some excitement back in the sails. Sanction some much needed investment and tell the fans exactly what your intentions are for the future of the club.

Apparently McClaren is back as favourite for the job after being sacked by Derby. IMO, that would not be a good appointment - a poll by the Chronicle had 80% of fans saying they wouldn't want him.

Well mate, I think if we can give some people 6-12 months we could possibly sort something out. Do a weeks away in the North East, try and catch 2 games if we can. Would be brilliant!!

 

[NUFC Tiger]

Was it just me or do you guys like the new shirt? I think it's a nice touch, basic and traditional, looks similar to our Northern Rock ones 15 odd years back. I really liked the white on the back as well! The jersey I got this season fitted nice around the arms but was certainly to big for my waist, it was a medium but I swear was made for the fat men of this world. I need to go and get it altered, but I'll certainly get this new kit.

I actually don't mind it myself - think its better than this season's - the only gripe I have with it is it could use a bit more black on the sleeves.

Did you hear the muddle with the kits? After we revealed it, apparently a few hours later it was also revealed that Wonga have a new logo!

I actually hope the new logo makes it onto our next season kit - I think it makes the top a lot better.

vs

Well mate, I think if we can give some people 6-12 months we could possibly sort something out. Do a weeks away in the North East, try and catch 2 games if we can. Would be brilliant!!

Definitely would be keen to do a pilgrimage! Would need to save up a bit of coin first though.

Have you been or anyone else here been before? I think robertg22 went earlier in the season as part of his honeymoon IIRC.

 

[robertg22]

I actually don't mind it myself - think its better than this season's - the only gripe I have with it is it could use a bit more black on the sleeves.

Did you hear the muddle with the kits? After we revealed it, apparently a few hours later it was also revealed that Wonga have a new logo!

I actually hope the new logo makes it onto our next season kit - I think it makes the top a lot better.

vs

Definitely would be keen to do a pilgrimage! Would need to save up a bit of coin first though.

Have you been or anyone else here been before? I think robertg22 went earlier in the season as part of his honeymoon IIRC.

Yeah went to Barcelona/London/Paris back in March. Saw Barca win 6-1 at the Nou Camp (Messi hattrick), and Palace beat QPR 3-1. No NUFC game unfortunately, but we lost to Everton the week I was there

 

[chunkylover]

I actually don't mind it myself - think its better than this season's - the only gripe I have with it is it could use a bit more black on the sleeves.

Did you hear the muddle with the kits? After we revealed it, apparently a few hours later it was also revealed that Wonga have a new logo!

I actually hope the new logo makes it onto our next season kit - I think it makes the top a lot better.

vs

Definitely would be keen to do a pilgrimage! Would need to save up a bit of coin first though.

Have you been or anyone else here been before? I think robertg22 went earlier in the season as part of his honeymoon IIRC.

Went in 2003. No game or anything, had cricket commitments on the weekend so took a train from birmingham just to have a look. Walked around looking for a tour group and couldnt find anything so hung around the entrance. Saw an employee come out and told him my situation, come from australia blah blah blah mind if I take a look. He took me inside, showed me the change rooms, walked down the steps ( get a tingle when I see the howay the lads sign in the pregame with players waiting as ive stood there). Then walked to the edge of the playing surface and took some photos. A week later we lost to partizan belgrade in a champions league qualifier and we were never the same. Would love to see a game there someday

 

[tige19]

Moussa has committed himself to us so I've given him the honour of being my avatar!!

If we can get the numbers, we will organise a trip.. Would need 10k I reckon just for a few weeks lol.

 

[NUFC Tiger]

Went in 2003. No game or anything, had cricket commitments on the weekend so took a train from birmingham just to have a look. Walked around looking for a tour group and couldnt find anything so hung around the entrance. Saw an employee come out and told him my situation, come from australia blah blah blah mind if I take a look. He took me inside, showed me the change rooms, walked down the steps ( get a tingle when I see the howay the lads sign in the pregame with players waiting as ive stood there). Then walked to the edge of the playing surface and took some photos. A week later we lost to partizan belgrade in a champions league qualifier and we were never the same. Would love to see a game there someday

That's awesome! Do you think the current employees would be as accommodating to visiting fans from abroad? Given how little regard for the fans the regime has had, I'm wondering if they'd still do things like that?

Maybe you need to go back mate to return us to the glory days!

One of the other regular board posters SM went there last year I think (maybe the year before?) and did a tour of St James' IIRC so I'm guessing the club do offer stadium tours?

Moussa has committed himself to us so I've given him the honour of being my avatar!!

If we can get the numbers, we will organise a trip.. Would need 10k I reckon just for a few weeks lol.

I better start saving my pennies then!

Would be good to go when they have some midweek games on so you could squeeze as many games into the trip as possible. Have always wanted to experience an away day too with the travelling Toon army!

 

[NUFC Tiger]

On the manager front, seems Carver is likely not to be offered the full time position (though will remain as assistant manager to whoever comes in).

Of the contenders being linked, the front runners seem to be McClaren (shudder), Garde or Laudrup (would be happy with either of those 2 to be honest).

Others who were linked in January - Galtier has signed a new deal at St Etienne so is off the radar and Tuchel is replacing Klopp at Dortmund.

Di Matteo resigned from Schalke overnight and has been thrown up as a possible candidate as has...Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink who just led Burton Albion to the League 2 title...

With Boro missing promotion, Karanka might be worth a shout and Watford's Jankovic just rejected a new contract offer - maybe he wants a move to a bigger club?

 

[tige19]

On the manager front, seems Carver is likely not to be offered the full time position (though will remain as assistant manager to whoever comes in).

Of the contenders being linked, the front runners seem to be McClaren (shudder), Garde or Laudrup (would be happy with either of those 2 to be honest).

Others who were linked in January - Galtier has signed a new deal at St Etienne so is off the radar and Tuchel is replacing Klopp at Dortmund.

Di Matteo resigned from Schalke overnight and has been thrown up as a possible candidate as has...Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink who just led Burton Albion to the League 2 title...

With Boro missing promotion, Karanka might be worth a shout and Watford's Jankovic just rejected a new contract offer - maybe he wants a move to a bigger club?

Still nothing on Lee Clark which is surprising