[Conzy210]

(Original post by I Kant Spall)
I follow Serie A even more than the Premiership and I think this would be horrible for Newcastle. Santon is brilliant and I think he'll be Italy's first-choice LB in a few years time if Chiellini is moved to the center. So good at going forward but also great defensively. Last season he was one of the unsung heroes of the squad and I praise Pardew for using a 21-year-old for much of the season. I feel bad for Shane Ferguson because he too has looked great coming off the bench.

Bojan, on the other hand, struggled to get any playing time at Roma, even with the same manager he had at Barcelona B. He just disappears in games and would not be a good fit for the English game at all. Another striker is needed, possibly one that could play out wide, but Bojan is not the answer.

Never thought I'd say this about NUFC, but the club's in a precarious position of having a lot of good, young players. Couple that with one of the best scouts in the business and we have some exciting times ahead of us.

I'd heard good things about Bojan, but haven't seen him play much so I really do hope it's just a rumour after reading that. I agree about Santon on the most part though, he was excellent last season although at times he wasn't the best defensively imo but going forward he's fantastic, and he'll just keep getting better and better too which is the best part.

Anyone else got a season ticket btw? I'm hoping mine arrives soon, can't wait for Tottenham first game

[TheBallWinner]

I can't wait to see more of Santon tbh. I don't see why you'd swap him for Bojan, at this point in time.

Wow, I didn't realise Ranieri was managing Monaco now. Match at 6!

[TM94]

Bojan is weak as piss, he wouldn't cope in the Prem especially not up here.

Anywhere the Evening Chronicle seem certain we're getting Carroll like

http://http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2012/07/16/andy-carroll-wants-to-return-to-newcastle-united-72703-31401563/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=t witter

[Chriswuk]

The game is televised tonight incase you guys didn't know; can be found through the usual channels.

[KingGoonIan]

(Original post by TM94)
Bojan is weak as piss, he wouldn't cope in the Prem especially not up here.

Anywhere the Evening Chronicle seem certain we're getting Carroll like

http://http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2012/07/16/andy-carroll-wants-to-return-to-newcastle-united-72703-31401563/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=t witter

Nice to hear his point of view on his future. I hope we get him back would be great. Wonder what reception he would get if he did come back and I wonder what new chant would be made about him.

[TM94]

Demba Ba has just scored, Andy Carroll to get the next

[I Kant Spall]

Stupid question, but who's wearing the #17?

I can't get a good look at him but he's lightning fast and all over the pitch right now.

EDIT: Lmao when Demba Ba scored. You could hear the keeper yell "HOW?" with his arms raised in the air bwahaha!
EDIT2: #17 is Romain Amalfitano. Really energetic player. First time I've seen him.

[TheBallWinner]

That second half was a bit boring.

Gael looked good though, I saw him live a couple of times for Coventry last season so was keen to see him today.

[TM94]

First win of pre-season, didnt play our best team, Ba scores, Bigi and Amalfitano played well. All positives (apart from Gosling)

[Karma Charger]

Good win. Hopefully Debuchy signs soon. And we don't sign Carroll.

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[James A]

(Original post by I Kant Spall)
Stupid question, but who's wearing the #17?

I can't get a good look at him but he's lightning fast and all over the pitch right now.

EDIT: Lmao when Demba Ba scored. You could hear the keeper yell "HOW?" with his arms raised in the air bwahaha!
EDIT2: #17 is Romain Amalfitano. Really energetic player. First time I've seen him.

[KingGoonIan]

So Debuchy has finally admitted that we are his priority and has urged his club Lille to get their act together so he can move

[greeneyedgirl]

(Original post by KingGoonIan)
So Debuchy has finally admitted that we are his priority and has urged his club Lille to get their act together so he can move

Great news. Apart from thinking he's a good player I really like his tattoos too.

[KingGoonIan]

(Original post by greeneyedgirl)
Great news. Apart from thinking he's a good player I really like his tattoos too.

Oh dear here we go again, another crush for greeneydgirl hehe

[greeneyedgirl]

(Original post by KingGoonIan)
Oh dear here we go again, another crush for greeneydgirl hehe

He's no Cabaye...although neither is achievable, one is married and one is gay.

[The Rusty Spork]

(Original post by greeneyedgirl)
He's no Cabaye...although neither is achievable, one is married and one is gay.

Is he open with that? Will be interesting to see how the crowds react to that and interesting to see how little the FA do about it!


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[TM94]

Debuchy is gay?

[scriggy]

(Original post by Mess.)
Is he open with that? Will be interesting to see how the crowds react to that and interesting to see how little the FA do about it!


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(Original post by greeneyedgirl)
He's no Cabaye...although neither is achievable, one is married and one is gay.

As far as I know the gay rumour only came about because of this.



Hardly conclusive proof of his sexuality TBF!

[Student2806]

A quick peck on the cheek, especially between Frenchmen, doesn't really infer that they're gay.

[Abiraleft]

(Original post by Mess.)
Is he open with that? Will be interesting to see how the crowds react to that and interesting to see how little the FA do about it!


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I don't think France has any openly gay footballers.