Non-Chelsea Transfer Pub

[Jase 43,479]

IMO, regarding Mikel - Last season he played great under RDM... great for Mikel that is.

Compared to any of the other defensive midfielders in the league who actually do their job right, he's meh in my opinion.

He's just so damn lazy. He can be standing right next to the opposition's player and just let him run right past. (VERY evident in the pre-season game vs. PSG.)

That's the difference when it comes to Tiote - Regardless whether he wins as many interceptions as Mikel or not, or whether he fouls too much, you can always feel safe that once that ball needs chasing down, Tiote will chase after it like his life depends on it (although admittedly he does make some awfully stupid tackles).

I'm positive that Tiote has more potential than Mikel. (For anyone who brings up his age, I personally don't take age into account when it comes to potential or players in any form. I genuinely believe it is indeed just a number.)

Talk about reading so much into a pre-season game...

[Leif 6,006]

Talk about reading so much into a pre-season game...

Excuse me?

I made my point about Mikel and then highlighted the most recent game of his where his tactical flaws were evident, which just happened to be our last game vs. PSG.

[Jase 43,479]

Excuse me?

I made my point about Mikel and then highlighted the most recent game of his where his tactical flaws were evident, which just happened to be our last game vs. PSG.

Just feels rather too convenient making that point on Mikel and then quoting a pre-season game at that to support it!

[Marvin123 484]

Because Newcastle are much better.

Nowhere near as good and never will be as last season will be your highest finish for years to come

[maenbolaboling 27]

Nowhere near as good and never will be as last season will be your highest finish for years to come

truly agree with your opinion mate

[mediator 2,026]

** wrong place **

[Leif 6,006]

We're interested in Gaston Ramirez as well as Liverpool + Tottenham. You heard it here first and blah blah blah.

[We Hate Scouse 10,286]

We're interested in Gaston Ramirez as well as Liverpool + Tottenham. You heard it here first and blah blah blah.

Which would ultimately rule out Hulk

[Kojo 4,676]

Nowhere near as good and never will be as last season will be your highest finish for years to come

You got where you are because of money.

[Ramzi 233]

You got where you are because of money.

What up sloth?

[Kojo 4,676]

What up sloth?

Huh?, and as you are a fellow Essien Avatarian, do you think he should be sold too?.

[Ramzi 233]

Huh?, and as you are a fellow Essien Avatarian, do you think he should be sold too?.

No, he seems to be regaining some usefulness. Would be a solid squad player, and selling him wouldn't yield enough money to effect us.

[LeonDavis23 371]

1 man: HULK

[LeonDavis23 371]

we have plenty of creativity and defensive ability in midfield and defence is rock solid

[LeonDavis23 371]

that will complete the team with required depth for all the competitions we're involved in

[Bluegger 0]

What is the latest on Azpi?

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Nowhere near as good and never will be as last season will be your highest finish for years to come

You do realise he's not really a Newcastle fan right...?

[BlueLyon 9,359]

1. Marek Hamsik (25yrs, 25+mio; great vision, taller, crosser, passer)

2. Gaston Ramirez (21yrs, 15+mio; strong, fantastic dribbler, second striker)

3. Santi Cazorla (27yrs, 18+mio; problem is his height, but he is very exprienced and has

also very good vision)

4. Victor Moses (21yrs, 10+mio)

That is my list of favourite AVAILABLE wingers in case Hulk breaks down.

Anyone of first three would be fantastic, Moses would be good, while adding Azpi and we have perfect squad.