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View From The Opposition - Newcastle United
Vinny 5:40 Fri Sep 11
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Whilst the international break has been frustrating in the sense that we have had to wait a long time to see West Ham in action again there has been some enjoyment to take as we have been able to go over that incredible 3-0 victory at Anfield.
Monday night sees Slaven Bilic take charge of his third Premiership home game as we go in search of our first success at Upton Park this season having lost to Leicester City and AFC Bournemouth on our last attempts.
Newcastle have had a slow start to the season although very few would have expected anything more considering where they were last season and the constant battle between supporters and owner Mike Ashley.
This week the View from the opposition comes from Michael Brown of www.readnewcastle.com
From the outside looking in getting rid of Pardew was just plain stupid - but many say the same about us and Allardyce and we had very good reasons - so what is the reason(s) you wanted Alan out so bad? (Mr Polite)
The style of play, tactics and starting lineups were just all wrong to be fair and came across as Ashley's 'YES' man.
Kinnear, Pardew. Gullit, Allardyce, Roeder – Rate them in order of popularity. (Sarge)
Roeder
Allardyce
Pardew
Gullit
Kinnear
Who, realistically, would have been your first choice new manager in the summer (extra empahasis on realistically), and given we were in the same boat, would you have happily swapped our respective eventual appointments? (Ron Eff)
Newcastle were linked with McClaren before the end of last season so it was no great surprise but Newcastle did apparently hold talks with Patrick Vieira and he would of been my choice but I was not disappointed with McClaren's appointment.
How much longer until sackmcclaren.com is set up? (Alex G)
I don't see that happening to be honest, McClaren has impressed me with his approach, patience and his communication to the fans, I'm also impressed he's on the board which gives him far more say than anyone under the Ashley era.
Apart from wanting Ashley out - what exactly do Newcastle fans want? (Mr Polite)
Other fans always say our expectations are to high but I'm happy to have a team with passion for the shirt they wear, 100% commitment and a team capable of attacking football, that's all we ask.
At one point Newcastle were a high flying title challenging side under Keegan with the likes of Shearer, Ferdinand, Ginola, and Asprilla. How do you explain the different path the club have ended up on versus Man Utd since then? (Stubbo)
The big difference is Manchester United are a MASSIVE global brand and Newcastle are no where near that and never have been but we had owners happy to splash the cash but the club wasn't able to recoup the massive amounts of money the club were spend yet Manchester United could recoup there money on players through shirt sales around the world.
Although I'm not an Ashley fan but he has got the club financially sound.
Win the FA Cup or finish 4th in the league?
We are desperate for a trophy so that is an easy question!!
What is your take on West Ham’s move to the Olympic Stadium?
It's such an iconic Stadium because of the 2012 Olympic Games, I'm just pleased a club with the fan base to fill it as it would be a shame to see the iconic stadium half empty.
Which West Ham player would you like in the Newcastle side?
I really like Payet but I look at our squad and we really need a new left-back and I happen to be a fan of Cresswell so I'd say him, he's barely put a foot wrong since he joined from Ipswich.
Your favourite crisp
Oh this is a toughie, but I think McCoys flamed grilled steak crisp just about win.
And finally, your prediction for the game.
It will be a very tight game but I think if Newcastle can defend like they did at Old Trafford and Sissoko and Thauvin can supply Cisse (Mitrovic suspended) then we might just win it.
Many thanks to Michael for his answers.
Twitter @vinnywhufc
Blog - vinnywhufc.wordpress.com
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Replies - In Chronological Order ( Show Newest Messages First)
Buster
5:47 Fri Sep 11
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Did he really use the word iconic twice?
LOLZ!
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kylay
5:49 Fri Sep 11
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Do most geordies speak in fragments?
Thanks vin. enjoyed the read
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Glenn Rodent
5:49 Fri Sep 11
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Poor grammar.
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Slow_Joe
6:11 Fri Sep 11
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Thanks for the effort Vinny, always enjoy these.
Lets hope the game wont be as forgettable as this.
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Mr Anon
6:11 Fri Sep 11
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Buster 5:47 Fri Sep 11
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Did he really use the word iconic twice?
LOLZ!
Not as embarrassing as "LOLZ"
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stirlinghammer
6:17 Fri Sep 11
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Did you need a translator or subtitles?
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El Scorchio
6:24 Fri Sep 11
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He's talkative....
Can't work out if he's taking the piss with the stadium answer or if he's serious! It sounds a lot like the more piss take WHO comments about the stadium.
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IsaacHock
6:30 Fri Sep 11
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Glenn Rodent 5:49 Fri Sep 11
I would imagine his whole family is.
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franksfat&slow&wank
6:31 Fri Sep 11
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enjoy these cheers vinny
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penners28
6:48 Fri Sep 11
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Used the word iconic to describe the OS. OSERS will love him!
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peroni
7:06 Fri Sep 11
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Vinny
It's great you're doing this item, but I think we need to put it in the hands of someone with a bit more "gumption".
Match reports, injury news etc - you're the man. But taking the piss out of the opposing fans (which to me is equally as important as the fucking result), and you're lost.
Really and truly, no offence meant, but if we're going to have a "View from the Opposition" thread, then we need to base it around friction, piss-take, tribalism and, dare I say it, banter?
So, up your fucking game or off-load it. And yes, I would be prepared to take it on.
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Sarge
7:12 Fri Sep 11
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Cheers vinny
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peroni
7:18 Fri Sep 11
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What is your take on West Ham’s move to the Olympic Stadium?
It's such an iconic Stadium because of the 2012 Olympic Games, I'm just pleased a club with the fan base to fill it as it would be a shame to see the iconic stadium half empty.
For FUCK'S sake!! That can't be real. If I was asked same, if roles were reversed I'd reply -
"I'm looking forward to you cunts half filling a shit stadium."
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Alwaysaniron
8:27 Fri Sep 11
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My question was brilliant Vinny and you didn't ask it again.....cunt!
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Vinny
8:28 Fri Sep 11
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Peroni
Over to you for the rest of the season.
Look forward to it.
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Brussels Sprout
8:50 Fri Sep 11
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Cheers Vinny, as always a good read.
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stirlinghammer
8:51 Fri Sep 11
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Vinny- I think this week you had to pick from possibly the worst set of questions ever.
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Zammo
9:21 Fri Sep 11
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Peroni
Well fucking done
Vinny, ignore the moron. Keep going mate.
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Scraper
8:54 Sat Sep 12
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It's perfectly acceptable and even titillating to have two VFTO:s. Ignore the H8ERS Peroni, u have a point.
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