The Fish said:All right lads, back again, thanks for all the replies last time around.
In preparation for the new season I thought I'd get the lay of the land from Premier League clubs before it kicks off and the majority of us are too depressed to answer a bunch of questions from a stranger.
What's a realistic aim for your team this season?
Top 3 PL and hopefully get out of the CL group stages, league cup would be nice.
Where do your team need to strengthen to achieve this?
Depends on who we sell be we at least need another striker
Which new Premier League players are you looking forward to seeing?
Up to now Navas
Which of your players do you predict having a big season?
Agueroo
Which of your players do you expect to have a disappointing season?
Sinclair, if he stays.
Which fixtures do you immediately look for?
Rags, Chelsea and Arsenal.
Which away game are you looking forward to the most/least?
Rags for both, excitement mixed with dread!
What's your most memorable game against NUFC?
In recent memories last seasons game was a pretty big one.
Newcastle have been in the papers for all the wrong reasons again, what's your take on the Kinnear debacle?
A joke, I'm not sure why but the whole things irritates me and I'm not even a Newcastle fan. Maybe it's because we've had similar idiots running our club in the past. Just be thankful you're not Blackburn is the nicest thing I could say about it.
Which Newcastle players would you like to see in your side?
Tiote, Krul and Ben Arfa
Pardew winds up quite a few opposition managers, what's your take on him? Is he just playing games? Or is he an Average/Bad manager with a mouth?
I like the way he comes across in interviews but I can never work out if he's actually a good manager or just talks a good game, I'm undecided
Where do you expect Newcastle to finish this season?
Midtable or above, you really shouldn't be struggling around the bottom
Thanks in advance for any and all answers. I'll be back here to collate them before sticking them on the Newcastle site before the season kicks off.
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Huddersfield Blue
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The Fish said:All right lads, back again, thanks for all the replies last time around.
In preparation for the new season I thought I'd get the lay of the land from Premier League clubs before it kicks off and the majority of us are too depressed to answer a bunch of questions from a stranger.
What's a realistic aim for your team this season?
Win the league, CL quarters.
Where do your team need to strengthen to achieve this?
Up top.
Which new Premier League players are you looking forward to seeing?
Thiago. Hahaha.
Which of your players do you predict having a big season?
Navas
Which of your players do you expect to have a disappointing season?
Yaya
Which fixtures do you immediately look for?
Derbies and Merseyside away days.
Which away game are you looking forward to the most/least?
Most - Another win at the swamp, Least - Stoke.
What's your most memorable game against NUFC?
Emile Mpenza's late winner around 2006/2007.
Newcastle have been in the papers for all the wrong reasons again, what's your take on the Kinnear debacle?
Rather you than us. Don't rate him at all.
Which Newcastle players would you like to see in your side?
Cabaye or Ben Arfa.
Pardew winds up quite a few opposition managers, what's your take on him? Is he just playing games? Or is he an Average/Bad manager with a mouth?
Quite like Pardew, don't think he is overly out of order.
Where do you expect Newcastle to finish this season?
8th.
Thanks in advance for any and all answers. I'll be back here to collate them before sticking them on the Newcastle site before the season kicks off.
Mr Ed (The Stables)
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All right lads, back again, thanks for all the replies last time around.
In preparation for the new season I thought I'd get the lay of the land from Premier League clubs before it kicks off and the majority of us are too depressed to answer a bunch of questions from a stranger.
What's a realistic aim for your team this season?
Top 4 PL but hopefully top 3, get out of the CL group stages, plus a good run in the cups.
Where do your team need to strengthen to achieve this?
Our problem last season was scoring goals, we've sold Tevez and Ballotelli and as yet haven't replaced either. We need at least one new striker with a proven goalscoring record. Also we need an experienced Centre Back after the sale of K Toure as back up to Kompany.
Which new Premier League players are you looking forward to seeing?
Out of our signings so far I'm looking forward to seeing both Nevas and Ferdandino. Nevas with his lightning quick speed will be a joy to see and I'm really looking forward to seeing him in particular.
Which of your players do you predict having a big season?
Nasri, he'll be transformed under Pellegrini.
Which of your players do you expect to have a disappointing season?
Rodwell, not because he isn't a good player, it's just he's injury prone and once again I feel he'll be on the treatment more often than not. I hope he proves me wrong.
Which fixtures do you immediately look for?
To see if we are home or away on Boxing Day and the last game of the Season, and obviously when we play the Rag shite from Trafford in the City of Salford.
Which away game are you looking forward to the most/least?
I always look forward to the Newcastle away game. I love Newcastle as a City and try to visit socially at least once a year. I love the boozer at the top of China town I think it's called "The Rose and Crown". The Curry house near the Holiday Inn, "Ackbars" is the best Indian Restaurant I've ever been to.
Stoke is a dump simples.
What's your most memorable game against NUFC?
The one in the 2011-12 season was a huge game and the goal Yaya scored when he passed it into the net was sublime.
Newcastle have been in the papers for all the wrong reasons again, what's your take on the Kinnear debacle?
This reminds me of how City were run under Peter Swales in the late 70's with the appointment of Malcolm Allison second time round, it was a disaster, the beginning of 35 years of being in a long dark tunnel, which included playing in the Third Tier of English football. I find the whole situation bizarre and "debacle" is exactly what it is.
Which Newcastle players would you like to see in your side?
I like Tiote, Ben Arfa, but would love to see Fabricio Coloccini in a City shirt. He always plays well against us, and he would fit in well as we have Aguero and Zabletta to make him feel at home.
Pardew winds up quite a few opposition managers, what's your take on him? Is he just playing games? Or is he an Average/Bad manager with a mouth?
As an outsider I don't think he plays mind games with us. I actually think the guy has done good jobs wherever he's been. I like him and he always seems to call it as it is, good or bad.
Where do you expect Newcastle to finish this season?
To be honest with the squad Newcastle have, there is no reason why you can't achieve a top six finish. You'll definitely be top 8 but if I was putting money on it I'd say 6th.
Thanks in advance for any and all answers. I'll be back here to collate them before sticking them on the Newcastle site before the season kicks off.
In preparation for the new season I thought I'd get the lay of the land from Premier League clubs before it kicks off and the majority of us are too depressed to answer a bunch of questions from a stranger.
What's a realistic aim for your team this season?
Top 4 PL but hopefully top 3, get out of the CL group stages, plus a good run in the cups.
Where do your team need to strengthen to achieve this?
Our problem last season was scoring goals, we've sold Tevez and Ballotelli and as yet haven't replaced either. We need at least one new striker with a proven goalscoring record. Also we need an experienced Centre Back after the sale of K Toure as back up to Kompany.
Which new Premier League players are you looking forward to seeing?
Out of our signings so far I'm looking forward to seeing both Nevas and Ferdandino. Nevas with his lightning quick speed will be a joy to see and I'm really looking forward to seeing him in particular.
Which of your players do you predict having a big season?
Nasri, he'll be transformed under Pellegrini.
Which of your players do you expect to have a disappointing season?
Rodwell, not because he isn't a good player, it's just he's injury prone and once again I feel he'll be on the treatment more often than not. I hope he proves me wrong.
Which fixtures do you immediately look for?
To see if we are home or away on Boxing Day and the last game of the Season, and obviously when we play the Rag shite from Trafford in the City of Salford.
Which away game are you looking forward to the most/least?
I always look forward to the Newcastle away game. I love Newcastle as a City and try to visit socially at least once a year. I love the boozer at the top of China town I think it's called "The Rose and Crown". The Curry house near the Holiday Inn, "Ackbars" is the best Indian Restaurant I've ever been to.
Stoke is a dump simples.
What's your most memorable game against NUFC?
The one in the 2011-12 season was a huge game and the goal Yaya scored when he passed it into the net was sublime.
Newcastle have been in the papers for all the wrong reasons again, what's your take on the Kinnear debacle?
This reminds me of how City were run under Peter Swales in the late 70's with the appointment of Malcolm Allison second time round, it was a disaster, the beginning of 35 years of being in a long dark tunnel, which included playing in the Third Tier of English football. I find the whole situation bizarre and "debacle" is exactly what it is.
Which Newcastle players would you like to see in your side?
I like Tiote, Ben Arfa, but would love to see Fabricio Coloccini in a City shirt. He always plays well against us, and he would fit in well as we have Aguero and Zabletta to make him feel at home.
Pardew winds up quite a few opposition managers, what's your take on him? Is he just playing games? Or is he an Average/Bad manager with a mouth?
As an outsider I don't think he plays mind games with us. I actually think the guy has done good jobs wherever he's been. I like him and he always seems to call it as it is, good or bad.
Where do you expect Newcastle to finish this season?
To be honest with the squad Newcastle have, there is no reason why you can't achieve a top six finish. You'll definitely be top 8 but if I was putting money on it I'd say 6th.
Thanks in advance for any and all answers. I'll be back here to collate them before sticking them on the Newcastle site before the season kicks off.
digbythebiggestdogintheworld
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What's a realistic aim for your team this season?
top 3, qualification from CL group
Where do your team need to strengthen to achieve this?
maybe another striker
Which new Premier League players are you looking forward to seeing?
jesus navas
Which of your players do you predict having a big season?
dzeko - with wingers i reckon he will score loads
Which of your players do you expect to have a disappointing season?
i don't expect anyone to have a disappointing season, you don't find that out til it actually happens
Which fixtures do you immediately look for?
1st game, the derby, xmas/new year fixtures
Which away game are you looking forward to the most/least?
most and least - the shite away
What's your most memorable game against NUFC?
end of 11-12 season, 2-0. i managed to sneak in your end without any mither, and it was nice to hear the reception you lot gave us at full time, much respect
Newcastle have been in the papers for all the wrong reasons again, what's your take on the Kinnear debacle?
no opinion, sorry
Which Newcastle players would you like to see in your side?
really honestly none, but i do like krul and coloccini
Pardew winds up quite a few opposition managers, what's your take on him? Is he just playing games? Or is he an Average/Bad manager with a mouth?
average with a mouth
Where do you expect Newcastle to finish this season?
bottom half. sorry, but you were the worst side to turn up at ours last season (including barnsley and little leeds in the cup)
top 3, qualification from CL group
Where do your team need to strengthen to achieve this?
maybe another striker
Which new Premier League players are you looking forward to seeing?
jesus navas
Which of your players do you predict having a big season?
dzeko - with wingers i reckon he will score loads
Which of your players do you expect to have a disappointing season?
i don't expect anyone to have a disappointing season, you don't find that out til it actually happens
Which fixtures do you immediately look for?
1st game, the derby, xmas/new year fixtures
Which away game are you looking forward to the most/least?
most and least - the shite away
What's your most memorable game against NUFC?
end of 11-12 season, 2-0. i managed to sneak in your end without any mither, and it was nice to hear the reception you lot gave us at full time, much respect
Newcastle have been in the papers for all the wrong reasons again, what's your take on the Kinnear debacle?
no opinion, sorry
Which Newcastle players would you like to see in your side?
really honestly none, but i do like krul and coloccini
Pardew winds up quite a few opposition managers, what's your take on him? Is he just playing games? Or is he an Average/Bad manager with a mouth?
average with a mouth
Where do you expect Newcastle to finish this season?
bottom half. sorry, but you were the worst side to turn up at ours last season (including barnsley and little leeds in the cup)
BlueBarratt
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What's a realistic aim for your team this season?
Premier League win
Where do your team need to strengthen to achieve this?
The areas we've been rumoured to be strengthening; namely width with Navas and more attacking options with Jovetic and Negredo
Which new Premier League players are you looking forward to seeing?
Navas and Fernandinho obviously! Also Bony for Swansea i think will be class
Which of your players do you predict having a big season?
Aguero if injury free, and Rodwell the same. I also am predicting big things for Fernandinho
Which of your players do you expect to have a disappointing season?
Dzeko again probably, and Nasri's season always seems to depend on which side of the bed he wakes up
Which fixtures do you immediately look for?
Derbies, spurs games, and games in the west midlands (i'm at uni in B'ham so away days in and around there are cheaper than home games! although will be returning to the motherland after next year)
Which away game are you looking forward to the most/least?
Most: Either of the west midlands games because il be there! Least: Derby-day; i hate the nerves
What's your most memorable game against NUFC?
Off the top of my head, the recent game against you guys that supposedly cemented our premier league win; after beating you 2-0, we had the simple job of putting QPR to the sword (!)
Newcastle have been in the papers for all the wrong reasons again, what's your take on the Kinnear debacle?
It would seem as though most fans don't want it, and so I'd have thought that's probably right. But if you do well next season, everyone will hail the decision, fickle football fans you see.
Which Newcastle players would you like to see in your side?
Krul as a back-up keeper maybe? I'd take tiote if he was willing to sit on the bench a lot as well
Pardew winds up quite a few opposition managers, what's your take on him? Is he just playing games? Or is he an Average/Bad manager with a mouth?
He's had a lot more success than failure as a manager, so i reckon he's doing something right! Football is a results-based business after all
Where do you expect Newcastle to finish this season?
Top ten
Premier League win
Where do your team need to strengthen to achieve this?
The areas we've been rumoured to be strengthening; namely width with Navas and more attacking options with Jovetic and Negredo
Which new Premier League players are you looking forward to seeing?
Navas and Fernandinho obviously! Also Bony for Swansea i think will be class
Which of your players do you predict having a big season?
Aguero if injury free, and Rodwell the same. I also am predicting big things for Fernandinho
Which of your players do you expect to have a disappointing season?
Dzeko again probably, and Nasri's season always seems to depend on which side of the bed he wakes up
Which fixtures do you immediately look for?
Derbies, spurs games, and games in the west midlands (i'm at uni in B'ham so away days in and around there are cheaper than home games! although will be returning to the motherland after next year)
Which away game are you looking forward to the most/least?
Most: Either of the west midlands games because il be there! Least: Derby-day; i hate the nerves
What's your most memorable game against NUFC?
Off the top of my head, the recent game against you guys that supposedly cemented our premier league win; after beating you 2-0, we had the simple job of putting QPR to the sword (!)
Newcastle have been in the papers for all the wrong reasons again, what's your take on the Kinnear debacle?
It would seem as though most fans don't want it, and so I'd have thought that's probably right. But if you do well next season, everyone will hail the decision, fickle football fans you see.
Which Newcastle players would you like to see in your side?
Krul as a back-up keeper maybe? I'd take tiote if he was willing to sit on the bench a lot as well
Pardew winds up quite a few opposition managers, what's your take on him? Is he just playing games? Or is he an Average/Bad manager with a mouth?
He's had a lot more success than failure as a manager, so i reckon he's doing something right! Football is a results-based business after all
Where do you expect Newcastle to finish this season?
Top ten
Done and dusted, thanks for the answers and good luck for the coming season.
I'll no doubt be back before we play again, so if you've any advice/questions, let me know.
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I'll no doubt be back before we play again, so if you've any advice/questions, let me know.
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carlos tevez is a blue
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The Fish said:Done and dusted, thanks for the answers and good luck for the coming season.
I'll no doubt be back before we play again, so if you've any advice/questions, let me know.
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That's a good read mate. Well done.
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ElanJo
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The Fish said:All right lads, back again, thanks for all the replies last time around.
In preparation for the new season I thought I'd get the lay of the land from Premier League clubs before it kicks off and the majority of us are too depressed to answer a bunch of questions from a stranger.
What's a realistic aim for your team this season?
PL Champions
FA Cup
CL knockout stages (depends who we draw - if we get through the group)
Where do your team need to strengthen to achieve this?
Cover for Vinny and Clichy
Which new Premier League players are you looking forward to seeing?
Not many from other clubs to choose from atm. Looking forward to seeing all 4 of our signings.
Will be interesting to see how Paulinho does at Spurs. The Elk at WestBrom as well
Which of your players do you predict having a big season?
Sergio. Goal machine if fit
Which of your players do you expect to have a disappointing season?
None! Tho there may be a couple who may be disappointed by a lack of games. eg. Garcia and Barry, if they're still here.
Which fixtures do you immediately look for?
The first couple, Christmas/New Year and the last 5.
Which away game are you looking forward to the most/least?
Everton. I want to fucking batter them this time!
What's your most memorable game against NUFC?
1. The Elano show
2. The Yaya show
3. The one when Asprilla elbowed Curle. Dunno why but it sticks out.
Newcastle have been in the papers for all the wrong reasons again, what's your take on the Kinnear debacle?
It's insanity. Mike Ashley is an odd one. He's brought some good players to NU but does some seriously weird shit.
Which Newcastle players would you like to see in your side?
I'd take Coloccini, Cabaye, Ben Arfa and Sissoko.
Pardew winds up quite a few opposition managers, what's your take on him? Is he just playing games? Or is he an Average/Bad manager with a mouth?
Dunno really. He's had good spells and bad spells. You'd have a more informed opinion on him than me
Where do you expect Newcastle to finish this season?
I would expect top 8 (you should be in the mix with Everton and Liverpool) but then I expect the unexpected with NU! Probably relegation then ;)
Thanks in advance for any and all answers. I'll be back here to collate them before sticking them on the Newcastle site before the season kicks off.