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Quote from: Stu on Monday 31 January 2011, 07:24:58 AMWell, first win of 2011 but you're right about Max. Any chance you can get your facts right before the next piece Nixon, or do they teach [/lazyjournalism] on your course?(Nice work )the year = 2011.
Well, first win of 2011 but you're right about Max. Any chance you can get your facts right before the next piece Nixon, or do they teach [/lazyjournalism] on your course?(Nice work )
They keep saying their strategy will take several years to implement, I accept this and realise that in the future we may be able to hold onto players much easier if we manage to achieve success without burning cash to get there. There's next to no point in overspending until you're in the s*** to get to Europe, only to fall out of it for several years and potentially enter relegation battles. Be frugal, spend the money wisely but at all times keep a core of good players in the side and try the utmost to create a core which is reasonably stable for three-four years.I fully expect to get slayed and slated here for being a w***** apologist and maybe I'm wrong, maybe all they care about is lining their pockets and f***ing us over but you can argue it both ways. The haters have a more aggressive way of talking about it but we'll not know who's right until MA's ownership comes to an end.
We did completely have the momentum, but it was more a question of shape and dynamics. That's where we won the game, plus a smattering of genuine quality from one or two of our boys (and a very dodgy keeper). As was pointed out earlier, we stuck to a fairly rigid 4-4-2, and you can tell the team has been playing together for a good length of time now. The chemistry in various quarters of the pitch meant that a position, be it full-back or centre-mid, was never without a man - even if the assigned player had ventured to a different position. It was great to be part of it. EDIT: Kevin Moore.
Quote from: Yorkie-Geordie on Monday 31 January 2011, 10:03:15 AMWe did completely have the momentum, but it was more a question of shape and dynamics. That's where we won the game, plus a smattering of genuine quality from one or two of our boys (and a very dodgy keeper). As was pointed out earlier, we stuck to a fairly rigid 4-4-2, and you can tell the team has been playing together for a good length of time now. The chemistry in various quarters of the pitch meant that a position, be it full-back or centre-mid, was never without a man - even if the assigned player had ventured to a different position. It was great to be part of it. EDIT: Kevin Moore.What did you edit Kev's name into here for
NOFC 8-1 WimbledonA brisk morning in Blakelaw saw Newcastle Online secure their first win of the year, an emphatic 8-1 victory over London side AFC Wimbledon. Amid concerns that the away team had got lost Newcastle's players were slightly nervous ahead of their second home game in a fortnight. The side welcomed new striker Max into the fold for his home debut and the London born front man did not disappoint. Interim manager/goalkeeper/money collector Greg Tomlinson named a standard 4-4-2 formation and encouraged his players to play the ball about. The early exchanges looked bright for Newcastle with Kev Moore often looking picking the ball up from deep before spraying it left and right to wingers Mark and Slim. The home side's early dominance paid off when in form striker Pete netted to put the home side in front. In what can only be described as a chain reaction of goals, number 2 and 3 quickly followed as Max looked to display his precise finishing from outside the box curling two great strikes into the bottom corner. AFC Wimbledon by now looked shell shocked. Their plan to exploit the pace of their lone number 9 with rapid counter attacks had bore little fruit. The diminutive front man often finding himself crowded out by centre back's Heza and Chris. In a bid to claw a goal back the away side decided to switch wingers as Newcastle began focussing their passing down the flanks with both fullbacks and wingers interchanging and covering to great affect.It was 4-0 not long after with a fantastic strike from red headed centre midfielder Andy. Taking one touch on the edge of the box he rifled in a shot that left the keeper with little chance of saving it. At this point Newcastle looked to introduce some fresh bodies at fullback to secure the lead till halftime, which they did. A buoyant home side came out for the second half oozing confidence. Midfielders Andy and Kev in particular looking to get the ball down and pass. In a change of formation Wimbledon looked to move their lone striker back into midfield and play two up top, the number 9 doing his best to rouse his team mates. Sadly it wasn't to be for the Conference side as the game became stretched and Newcastle looked to strike on the counter attack. First Kev and then Slim added to Wimbledon's woes the left winger sliding in to make it 6 before a fantastic consolation header from the visitors. Credit must go to Wimbledon who continued valiantly to attack right till the end which allowed for an open and free flowing game with Kev nabbing his second off the game after a fantastic through ball from Pete. With minutes to go the Pirlo of Tyneside secured his hat trick and Newcastle's 8th slotting it past the Wimbledon keeper . As he wheeled away shouts of 'Nee s*** on the forum now' could be heard from Newcastle's captain to which centre back Heza replied 'Now wah even'. All in all the game was played in a fantastic spirit, and credit must go to Wimbledon for their appearance and great attitude in what was a historic day for NOFC.
Actually, on that note whatever position Slim plays for NOFC, make sure he can take alot of shots, nearly broke my hand with one in warmup, I took some shots of Steve Bowey (ex Bristol City, I think he took their set pieces) and Slims had far more venom in them. Don't think I've experienced such a powerful strike before.
http://www.newcastle-online.org/nufcforum/index.php/topic,71494.120.htmlOn IFA site played 6 lost 6
Warren - can you let me know what Saturday's result was? I'm being told that we won 8-1 (!!!) but I'm not entirely convinced that it's not a wind-up by our lads...haven't managed to get hold of the ref yet.
Quote from: StuWarren - can you let me know what Saturday's result was? I'm being told that we won 8-1 (!!!) but I'm not entirely convinced that it's not a wind-up by our lads...haven't managed to get hold of the ref yet.
Wonder if Stu sent an email to wenger asking him to confirm the score.
Quote from: Nixon on Saturday 5 February 2011, 06:38:11 PMWonder if Stu sent an email to wenger asking him to confirm the score.Tbf one team has to report the score and Stu wasn't in attendance. Still no need for those doubting comments.
Missed it at the match, didn't even see Tiote running towards us.. I was facing the other way shaking the handlebars in a blokes mobility scooter behind me as we were screaming at each other turned around to see them all lying on the deck.
