Madine

[Biggish Dave]

I thought Karacan looked reasonable on Saturday and given his history, looks capable of holding his own in the championship.

 

Our problem would be the championship is getting stronger and we are worse than we were a few years ago. Never mind Beevers magic hat, PP will have to weave some magic

[Zico]

Agree. Is karacan worth a punt for those that have seen him. No transfer fee.

 

Personally, not sure about Alf either. If we're going to continue to launch it, then maybe go for another big fucker, ideally with a bit of pace.

 

he's still got 5 in 14, and got 8 in 17 last time

 

same with clough, people weren't sorry to see him go but he wasn't being utliised properly hugging the touchline

 

we need a goal scorer and he's probably as good as we're going to get

 

unless we unearth a Ricketts from somewhere we're most likely to end up with another proctor

 

or we can try not just hoofing it

[bolty58]

Keep hearing this 'hoofing it' accusation.

 

Big Sam used to face the same accusations and yet once again this season, his genius is confirmed.

[famouswanderer]

Im firmly of the opinion that i couldnt give a fuck about hoof ball tactics aslong as we win more than we lose. The problem lies with when it doesn't work, it looks fucking horrific. But as i say, ill take that all day long and be second in the league.

[Ani]

Agree. Is karacan worth a punt for those that have seen him. No transfer fee.

 

Personally, not sure about Alf either. If we're going to continue to launch it, then maybe go for another big fucker, ideally with a bit of pace.

Was saying on way back Saturday if results work out and we go up and Brum go down would happily swap Maxine for Juke.

 

One thing this season has shown is that there are decent player inLeague One who could do a job higher up.

 

We have a sound defence to build on at least.

Edited April 24, 2017 by Ani

[Tonge moor green jacket]

he's still got 5 in 14, and got 8 in 17 last time

 

same with clough, people weren't sorry to see him go but he wasn't being utliised properly hugging the touchline

 

we need a goal scorer and he's probably as good as we're going to get

 

unless we unearth a Ricketts from somewhere we're most likely to end up with another proctor

 

or we can try not just hoofing it

Agree with that, just wonder what Alf himself would make of it. Must be frustrating.

Presumably Alf played with Karacan at Reading; maybe there's an understanding to explore?

[Casino]

im certainly not worried that we wont be able to compete

 

aye, the top end is a rich league but we can aim to top the bottom eight and see where that takes us

 

for each newcastle, theres a burton, so to speak

 

and we've got a manager who values results over owt else, which is how it needs top be

 

anybody whinging about style can go and find where coyle is and clap like fcuking demented seals

[Tonge moor green jacket]

im certainly not worried that we wont be able to compete

 

aye, the top end is a rich league but we can aim to top the bottom eight and see where that takes us

 

for each newcastle, theres a burton, so to speak

 

and we've got a manager who values results over owt else, which is how it needs top be

 

anybody whinging about style can go and find where coyle is and clap like fcuking demented seals

If he's going to play long ball fine; just make sure he gets players in to suit it.

Remember the crazy gang at Wimbledon? Three big bullies up top- people hated it but mainly players found it hard to cope with.

[Guest]

Agree with that, just wonder what Alf himself would make of it. Must be frustrating.

Presumably Alf played with Karacan at Reading; maybe there's an understanding to explore?

ALF plays well with Madine. Not sure what the issue is really. Obviously we need to make sure we've got another big man up front next season for when Madine is out. But ALF is as good a goalscorer as we will get.

[Eddie]

Don't get this Madine love in all of a sudden, don't get me wrong I want everyone who pulls on a white shirt to do well but fuck me he's a fanny, every time on Saturday when he fucked up he held his shoulder, I thought you played football with your feet, if he was that bad PP should've hooked him off earlier

He's played 35 games this season - we've won 24, drawn 6, lost 5 and scored nearly 2 goals per game.

 

Without him we've won 0, drawn 5, lost 5 and scored a grand total of 2 goals.

 

That's why there's a 'love in' for me.

 

I don't even think he's a particularly good player - if we go up I'd just about have him on the bench as a back up target man and wouldn't be happy if he was in the starting 11 (league one is his league IMO) but I just think he gets some unfair shit seen as he's clearly so important to us at the moment.

[SnoopJohnnyJohn]

He's played 35 games this season - we've won 24, drawn 6, lost 5 and scored nearly 2 goals per game.

 

Without him we've won 0, drawn 5, lost 5 and scored a grand total of 2 goals.

 

That's why there's a 'love in' for me.

 

I don't even think he's a particularly good player - if we go up I'd just about have him on the bench as a back up target man and wouldn't be happy if he was in the starting 11 (league one is his league IMO) but I just think he gets some unfair shit seen as he's clearly so important to us at the moment.

 

Get out of here with your facts!

[gonzo]

Most rational people can see what he means to our set up.

 

Most rational people can also see the guy was an utter bell and and shit house last season.

 

You cant blame folk being less than convinced and maybe being a little harsh on him earlier this season after last.

 

At the minute he's integral. He didn't used to be. It's pretty simple really.

[RUREADY2ROLL]

Most rational people can see what he means to our set up.

 

Most rational people can also see the guy was an utter bell and and shit house last season.

 

You cant blame folk being less than convinced and maybe being a little harsh on him earlier this season after last.

 

At the minute he's integral. He didn't used to be. It's pretty simple really.

Thought he had a poor game on Saturday though; didn't win nowt in the air

 

But still hope he is fit and starts Sunday

[Mounts Kipper]

Thought he had a poor game on Saturday though; didn't win nowt in the air

 

But still hope he is fit and starts Sunday

Hard to get any leverage when you are jumping with 1 arm. I really hope he's fit Sunday we're a different proposition with him playing.

[gonzo]

Thought he had a poor game on Saturday though; didn't win nowt in the air

 

But still hope he is fit and starts Sunday

Scored the winner and attracted fouls in the final 3rd.

 

That's the plan ????

 

I wouldnt have him anywhere near a training pitch this week.

 

Stay at home and let his new Mrs pipe him off all week.

[Matt Lofthouse]

I'd like to keep the defenders we have.

Spearing and Vela.

ALF can stay too if they'll let him.

Alnwick is possibly the pick of the 3 keepers

Phil Morris?!

[frank_spencer]

Phil Morris?!

Not sure he'd be any cop in the division up.

 

His delivery has been excellent though so if the money is right then he deserves a shot.

[Casino]

for me, he works hard enough to be good defensively

 

even if his only creativity is from dead balls. hes definitely a keeper

[HomerJay]

nah, too short.

[SoberDan]

ALF was used almost exclusively  as an impact sub at Reading. As for Jem well McDermott pretty much built the team that was promoted to the premiership around Jem Karacan but he hasent performed at anywhere near those levels so far. Hopefully they both score at the Madejski next season.

[passmosster]

Except when he scored a hat trick in the first half in the 7-1.

 

My Reading supporting mate reckons that the Championship is a lot worse than it was.

[enzo gambaro]

My Reading supporting mate reckons that the Championship is a lot worse than it was.

I'd take that with a pinch of salt, but I'm encouraged by there being two teams in the play offs who are barely breaking even on goal difference.

[Casino]

and if we go up second, we are better than at least one team

 

another point is while our wage bill will drop, we may we be able to get better players in

 

ive seen a fair few this season that looked like they would improve us and we could blow their current wages out of the water

[enzo gambaro]

and if we go up second, we are better than at least one team

 

another point is while our wage bill will drop, we may we be able to get better players in

 

ive seen a fair few this season that looked like they would improve us and we could blow their current wages out of the water

I meant the Championship play offs, but aye, all that.

 

And the Premier League loan market.

[Rizlar]

Parky did state earlier in the season about a few players he thought could do the business in the championship 1 being Morris at Scunny.