Chris Waddle Opinion On Allardyce

Posted by: shearyadi · December 4, 2007 · Comment

Former Toon favorite Chris Waddle hits out the media and “Boo Boys” fans’ treatment of Sam Allardyce. Waddle said we all know what Newcastle fans want, and that’s entertaining football and flair, but chopping and changing all the time doesn’t earn success, it’s ridiculous.

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“He has had selection problems because he has had to deal with a lot of injuries, and he has to be given a chance to find a settled side. I don’t …

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There is No Newcastle United “Player Power” Act

Posted by: shearyadi · December 4, 2007 · 1 Comment

Newcastle United’s longest-serving players, Shay Given and Steve Harper today are trying to set the record straight for last night “Comfort Zone”. Both United’s senior players told the TimesOnline nothing could be further from the truth, despite the team having lost four in five games following Saturday’s reverse at Blackburn Rovers.

Last night reports of senior players dissenting over tactics, training and plans to stay away from the north-east over Christmas. But the two goalkeepers …

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Alan Smith Got His Newcastle’s “Home”

Posted by: shearyadi · December 4, 2007 · Comment

Sam Allardyce praised the versatility of Alan Smith since signing for United this summer. Since his first appearance in Black-and-White shirt, Smith has appeared in every position across the Magpies midfield. Today, Big Sam accepting that he is probably more suited to a forward role after an impressive display at Blackburn.

Alan Smith while still looking for his first competitive goal for Newcastlethis season, said he has no problem with filling in where needed, he …

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Sam Allardyce To Break Newcastle United’s Comfort Zone

Posted by: shearyadi · December 3, 2007 · Comment

From the TimesOnline, A delegation of three senior players approached Allardyce after Newcastle’s 3-0 defeat by Liverpool ten days ago, when concerns were expressed about recent developments. Shay Given, the goalkeeper, was one (Allardyce denied that Michael Owen was another) and there has been further disquiet at plans for the team to spend a significant part of the festive period away from their families.

Finally, the truth is about to reveal, who is the …

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