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McLaren: Newcastle 'can be one of Europe's top 10 clubs'
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Blue Valkyrie
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They won't be if they concede many 'poor goals'.
Gullflyinghigh
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- Apr 23, 2012
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He's hardly going to rock up and loudly proclaim that they're likely to be fixtures in the mid-table positions for the forseeabler future is he?
It might be accurate but he's then likely to be lambasted for a lack of ambition and accused of being Ashley's mouthpiece.
Can't believe he decided to go there personally.
It might be accurate but he's then likely to be lambasted for a lack of ambition and accused of being Ashley's mouthpiece.
Can't believe he decided to go there personally.
Newcastle as big as 5/1 to go down next season.. Printing money, shirley?
What a plonker. Does he know anything about Europe?
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Who, Schteve? Schirley not.
His knowledge of Europe is irrelevant though, isn't it? It's his knowledge of Newcastle and, particularly, Ashley that I question.
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Oh - that's an entirely different point. I think he'd make a decent manager for us too. It's just that Newcastle; top 10 in Europe...? Oh stop it, do.
Postman Pat
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If anyone could make Newcastle a "successful" club, they would be prime targets for a takeover, they must have one of the most loyal fanbases in the country and Sky seem to have a soft spot for them in terms of tv coverage and positive news.
They seem to have a good scouting network going, and have produced some good local talent in the past.
If, and it is a massive IF, they could get their act together, they could easily be in the same bracket as Spurs, Everton, Liverpool etc.. as regulars in europe via the league, with the odd toe in the champions league if one of the big boys fail.
Currently though, not a chance.
They seem to have a good scouting network going, and have produced some good local talent in the past.
If, and it is a massive IF, they could get their act together, they could easily be in the same bracket as Spurs, Everton, Liverpool etc.. as regulars in europe via the league, with the odd toe in the champions league if one of the big boys fail.
Currently though, not a chance.
Surely his knowledge of Europe is fundamental to making a statement about how big Newcastle could be within it.
beorhthelm
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- Jul 21, 2003
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dont think he's far wrong, they have the fanbase. maybe not top 10, there's a lot of clubs across Europe, but they should certainly be able to compete for a European place regularly and build over a decade or so. he wont get that opportunity of course, without investment on the playing side they'll continue to be flirting with relegation each year.
Pavilionaire
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- Jul 7, 2003
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Fishy on a dishy > wally with the brolly > doon with the Toon.
It's the gift that keeps on giving. I hope he makes Janmaat captain, pre-match schmoke and a pancake for Schteve?
It's the gift that keeps on giving. I hope he makes Janmaat captain, pre-match schmoke and a pancake for Schteve?
turienzo's lovechild
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- Oct 25, 2003
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well man city were probably as much of a laughing stock not long before their takeover propelled them into the champions league. Newcastle are a hugely supported club (admittedly in one geographical area) but seem to be allergic to success- having lived there you see how seriously they take their football club and how desperate they are for success
I think top 10 in europe is massively pushing it, but for them to be consistently in the top 6 in England is certainly not an unreasonable claim
I think top 10 in europe is massively pushing it, but for them to be consistently in the top 6 in England is certainly not an unreasonable claim
Bombadier Botty
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True, Newcastle have a bigger loyal fan base than Man City, as the growing number of empty seats at The Ethihad last season highlights. Newcastle don't need to rely on 'tourist fans' to sell out their stadium, unlike City. They are arguably the biggest perennial underachievers in the English leagues.
Gullflyinghigh
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- Apr 23, 2012
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'Large fanbase'.
It often comes up when discussions turn to which teams are considered underachievers and I have to admit that I just don't get why. Why should a large, loyal support (which Newcastle do have) equate to success on the pitch?
Maybe it's being raised in a different era, where we're all well aware that the largest amount of income for a 'big' club comes from other sources, rather than being largely attendance/merchandise focussed, or...I don't know, would very much like to hear other thoughts on it though.
Edit; Apologies for the potential hi-jack here.
It often comes up when discussions turn to which teams are considered underachievers and I have to admit that I just don't get why. Why should a large, loyal support (which Newcastle do have) equate to success on the pitch?
Maybe it's being raised in a different era, where we're all well aware that the largest amount of income for a 'big' club comes from other sources, rather than being largely attendance/merchandise focussed, or...I don't know, would very much like to hear other thoughts on it though.
Edit; Apologies for the potential hi-jack here.
Norman Potting
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Newcastle always seem to have an air of entitlement about being a "big club". Ignoring promotions this would appear to be the last thing they actually won. Texaco Cup Winners 1975.
BensGrandad
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Has he not mixed up Europe meaning England, that is possible.
5mins-from-amex
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Not with Ashley at the helm.