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by Cor Blimey Guvnor Wed Nov 09, 2011 4:26 pm

Now I wonder why a Spurs fan would say that.... Whistle

Makes me laugh though. When Pardew was appointed Newcastle manager the press were saying what a ridiculous appointment it was. Now they want him to be England manager. Wish they'd make their minds up.

Harry is the man for me. Will affect Spurs as well. Double whammy. Very Happy

by LukeLovesLuka Wed Nov 09, 2011 4:33 pm

I'm terrified about what will happen is Arry leaves. Modric will go for sure, and would expect VdV and maybe Bale to follow, with Adebayor even less likely to sign.

Hopefully his heart problems rule him out.....

by Cor Blimey Guvnor Wed Nov 09, 2011 4:46 pm

Hmm. The England job has got to be less stressful than full time club management. How hard can it be? Getting paid to watch loads of PL matches, picking a squad and playign a match from time to time. Sounds ideal for someone looking to slow things down but stay in the game.

It probably doesn't help him travelling up from Bournemouth every day.

I think an English manager needs to be someone with a lot of experience in the English domestic game. Pardew is still young and learning. Roy Hodgson could be another option. He's got international management experience as well.

by kamran Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:03 pm

Good point about it would suit Arry especially in his condition.
Arry is the best English candidate to other options

Pardew will be tested in his next three games, Utd, City and Chelsea.
Let's see how he handles that before anything else

by Driver Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:12 pm

Did anyone watch the Joey Barton special on Sky?

Raises a good point about how many Man Utd players would get in the City team and admits Ballotelli is a better player than him but with the same attitude.

by Fisherunited Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:31 pm

How many did he say would get in?

I'm having a think now i would say probably 5?

by Driver Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:33 pm

He didn't lol.

Vidic , Rooney , Evra , Carrick .....

by Fisherunited Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:37 pm

Carrick?

I think Vidic, Evra, Rooney and Nani definitely would, possibly Rio or Jones?

Hernandez would have a chance too i guess.

by Driver Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:39 pm

Carrick above Gareth Barry

by LukeLovesLuka Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:41 pm

------------------ Hart -----------------
-----------------------------------------
Richards ---- Vidic ---- Kompany ---- Evra
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---------- Y Toure --- De Jong ----------
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Nani ------------ Aguero ----------- Silva
----------------- Rooney ----------------

Not too bad...

by LukeLovesLuka Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:43 pm

------------------ Szczesny ------------------
----------------------------------------------
Sagna ---- Vermaelen ----- King ------ Ekotto
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------------------- Parker -------------------
------------ Wilshere ---- Modric -------------
-- VdV ------------------------------- Bale --
----------------------------------------------
----------------- Van Persie ------------------

Wouldn't be a bad game...

by Cor Blimey Guvnor Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:45 pm

by Fisherunited Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:46 pm

Oh well if Barry is in there i spose Fletcher or Carrick would be. But for me, Barry isnt in City's best team...

I think the team Luke has posted would probably be accurate. The debates would be Richards/Smalling/Jones/Rafael for RB and De Jong/Fletcher probably ( for me Fletcher is better) I would say De Gea and Hart is quite close IMO, with Hart edging it...

by LukeLovesLuka Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:47 pm

-------------------- Reina --------------------
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Ivanovic ----- Terry ------ Skrtel ------- A.Cole
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------------------- Essien -------------------
----------- Lampard ---- Gerrard -------------
-- Suarez ------------------------- J.Mata --
----------------------------------------------
------------------- Torres -------------------

For Guv....

by LukeLovesLuka Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:54 pm

Snooker player Steve Davis on Twitter: "Couldn't the England team wear their red shirts and just put a black dot somewhere?"

Laugh

by Cor Blimey Guvnor Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:57 pm

Much better.

Terry and Suarez in the same team. A few mega microphones would be out for that one.

by jimbohammers Wed Nov 09, 2011 6:15 pm

Alright guys

by Cor Blimey Guvnor Wed Nov 09, 2011 6:45 pm

Jimbo

How're things?

by LukeLovesLuka Wed Nov 09, 2011 6:49 pm

Jimbo

by SuperPav9 Wed Nov 09, 2011 7:37 pm

MEDIA PAGE UPDATED!

by Cor Blimey Guvnor Wed Nov 09, 2011 7:41 pm

Good stuff Pav.

Must take you ages.

by LukeLovesLuka Wed Nov 09, 2011 7:42 pm

by SuperPav9 Wed Nov 09, 2011 7:43 pm

It does a bit with my pathetic attention span. Erm

by Cor Blimey Guvnor Wed Nov 09, 2011 7:43 pm

Latest on the BBC:

Fifa have confirmed that two protestors from the English Defence League are currently on the roof of Fifa HQ in Zurich. The protest is over Fifa denying the FA permission for England team to wear poppy on shirt in game this Saturday v Spain.

Nutters.

by Fernando Wed Nov 09, 2011 7:49 pm

Why are we allowed to wear black armbands but not a poppy?

Why not put the poppy on the armbands?

by LukeLovesLuka Wed Nov 09, 2011 7:50 pm

Ah the EDL. Pride of Britain...

by Cor Blimey Guvnor Wed Nov 09, 2011 7:51 pm

I like Steve Davis' idea tbh.

by jimbohammers Wed Nov 09, 2011 8:42 pm

Guv, Luke

International bore this week, pointless friendlies furious

by Fisherunited Wed Nov 09, 2011 9:20 pm

Yeah hate international week, especially when its friendlies. Makes it even worse that its against Spain.

by jimbohammers Thu Nov 10, 2011 12:24 am

Will be embarrassing how much we are outplayed.

Also how is Micah Richards not in the squad? he is quality

by Hodgey Thu Nov 10, 2011 12:36 am

Capello has always maintained he finds him shaky at the back.

by Driver Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:07 am

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north-east-news/evening-chronicle-news/2011/11/10/st-james-park-to-be-renamed-sports-direct-arena-by-newcastle-united-72703-29749547/

Cry

by Fernando Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:10 am

Driver - RIP 606 wrote:http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north-east-news/evening-chronicle-news/2011/11/10/st-james-park-to-be-renamed-sports-direct-arena-by-newcastle-united-72703-29749547/

by Driver Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:14 am

He has no idea how to appeal to the fans , great with finances but terrible with the supporters.

by Fisherunited Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:15 am

Oh dear, seems a terrible move to me..

by Hodgey Thu Nov 10, 2011 12:12 pm

Everyone will still call it St James'...

by LukeLovesLuka Thu Nov 10, 2011 1:38 pm

Morning

I don't really get it it. It's named after Ashley's company, so it's not like someone is giving him loads of cash for the rights? Assuming he just wants to get his brand more coverage etc. But then Sports Direct's gross profit was up 12% to £131m this year. Does it need it?

Am I missing something? Headscratch

by SuperPav9 Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:19 pm

This is their reasoning behind it.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15670830.stm

by Fisherunited Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:55 pm

It kind of makes sense. But the Newcastle fans wont see it that way...

by kamran Thu Nov 10, 2011 4:01 pm

Is it ok for me to request to extra players (bench) for emergency loan as I only have 5 fit subs at the minute?

by LukeLovesLuka Thu Nov 10, 2011 4:53 pm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_Caribbean_Cup#Anomaly

Laugh

by followfollow1972 Thu Nov 10, 2011 4:58 pm

What the hell Laugh

That's a cracker

by SuperPav9 Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:00 pm

Thats awesome!

laughing

by Cor Blimey Guvnor Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:02 pm

Unbelievable. That must have been so funny to watch as a neutral.

by kamran Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:02 pm

Unbelievable

Would have been amazing to watch that taking place

What is 'BQ' by the way?

by LukeLovesLuka Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:05 pm

That last 10 mins must be available on youtube somewhere. Can't access it at work, anyone find it?

by followfollow1972 Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:07 pm

I'm on my iphone anyway so I'll take a look now

by followfollow1972 Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:11 pm

Nah doesn't seem to be a video on it thumbsdown

Only one I can find is a video explaining it

Oh and BQ = British Qualified

by SuperPav9 Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:12 pm

There's a short 0.35/6 second video on it. Doesn't cover the whole thing though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvJbgRLo2Is

by Fisherunited Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:20 pm

That sounds incredible. Ridiculous rules made that happen but fair play to the teams Laugh

How did you just find that Luke.

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