Newcastle post game

[CJ]

heard that too though that was probably just speculation.
that said, i like them both, especially the former.

Klopp would be an interesting choice

[Rocky Sullivan]

I think you are dreaming mate

i dont think the owners have played their full hand yet so none of us know what their willing to do to achieve success.
i hope they are ambitious enough to at least put feelers out.

[Fredo]

Klopp would be an interesting choice

He could turn into a flopp quickly as well.

[Mostar]

Losing Lucas is the biggest blow and for me its the inability of any of our other midfielders to do that job

Massive mistake not buying cover, I genuinely thought we could limp through but none of them are good enough to do that job that Lucas did

He relied too much on Jay who can play game or two but he cannot carry us for more than 6 months.

Other 2 Adam and Henderson failed to impress as well and with Stevie being out so long we really had no choice but to play them all time and even in the wrong positions.

We needed to address deficiencies in January (a striker, DM or CM/box to box mid) but as Comolli said the players we were interested in were not available.

That said, it still makes me sad that we couldn't arrange a loan deal or 2 but instead decided to entrust our season on our existing squad that clearly doesn't have enough quality in some key areas on the pitch to push us in the right direction.

Really need to be smart and buy some good quality players in summer as we are falling more and more behind.

[CJ]

He could turn into a flopp quickly as well.

Why

[Lecter]

I agree on Skrtel, i'm not really picking on individuals it's more the team as a whole. We retreat into our own half and hold some form of shape, individuals then press, we lose shape and end up leaving gaps between defence and attack

I'd much rather see us higher up the pitch trying to win the ball rather than being so passive

The thing is problems are often compounded

Lose Lucas you become more open in midfield yet you might be able to cope with Agger & Skrtel on song

Lose Agger and then Carragher comes in and he drops off and this causes pressure to build

More pressure builds and the more likely we will start to make individual errors

For me there is no coincidence that Skrtel & Enrique have made more errors as Carragher has come back into the side

Its a long slog out of where we are now

Coates for me has to play instead of Carragher but for me there is no palatable answer in the holding midfield role

[Lecter]

He relied too much on Jay who can play game or two but he cannot carry us for more than 6 months.

Other 2 Adam and Henderson failed to impress as well and with Stevie being out so long we really had no choice but to play them all time and even in the wrong positions.

We needed to address deficiencies in January (a striker, DM or CM/box to box mid) but as Comolli said the players we were interested in were not available.

That said, it still makes me sad that we couldn't arrange a loan deal or 2 but instead decided to entrust our season on our existing squad that clearly doesn't have enough quality in some key areas on the pitch to push us in the right direction.

Really need to be smart and buy some good quality players in summer as we are falling more and more behind.

[Fredo]

Because it's all hypothetical. How would we know? Any new manager will have a hell of a job and to be honest I wouldn't trust anyone being appointed by Commolli and FSG.

[Havors]

He'll be available the question is if FSG wants to go back in the past or move forward with new ideas and new vision for the future.

Personally I'd give Rafa second chance.

I was sat behind him at the City v Chelsea game and he had his ipad out using some app called globalfootball or something.

He was entering formations and **** and when saving it i seen a list of countless teams tactics.... the guy is like stato or something. He is a master tactician but unfortunately most players couldnt follow his instructions.

[fred_plasticine]

He could turn into a flopp quickly as well.

that's certainly true. but there's no getting away from the fact that he's produced a superb team that's playing some wonderful football.

[Bender]

i made the very point before the game that either cisse or a would score with carragher in defence......there's no confidence

[Fredo]

that's certainly true. but there's no getting away from the fact that he's produced a superb team that's playing some wonderful football.

In Germany.

[Mostar]

heard that too though that was probably just speculation.
that said, i like them both, especially the former.

He is apparently on Chavs short list for the summer and I just cannot see him coming to us.

In fact I have tough time imagining any good one (Pep, Bielsa, Klopp etc.) really committing to our new cause unless we are willing to invest heavily in the squad and even then I doubt it will happen as all those will be pursued by clubs as big as us but playing in CL.

[Lecter]

So would I, but it looks as though the number 700 (and very unfortunately beyond) is much more important than actually taking the game to the opposition.

I actually said this to a mate last week

I think there is too much sentiment being shown to Carragher hes not in any way deserving of a place in the side

It wouldnt surprise me for us to let him reach 700 then he'll be back on the bench

He should be benched now imo

[fred_plasticine]

In Germany.

so?