Author Profile - Jonnie S ( 30 Posts )

It does absolutely no harm to remind ourselves what a great football club Newcastle United have been and could be again.

The gap between good and bad is gaping, at least till next summer and the third transfer window….and Steve McClaren knows it.

Moving away from these 18 and there is a real drop in standards, I won’t name them but we know who they are and is it enough to get us to the magical Top 8?

What makes a great Newcastle Manager? Luck, talent, or just great timing…..

Writer Jonnie S casts away the current misery and decides the best combined side from the 1995/96 and 2002/03 Newcastle United teams.

Writer Jonnie S explores the weird and wonderful world of Alan Pardew, could do worse and could do better than him – but do ex-players’ opinion tip balance?

Jonnie S asks the question, after reaching the target of 10th, what bonus can Newcastle fans expect next season?

Jonnie S believes that the writing is now most definitely on the wall, with Mike Ashley having used his last get out of jail card.

I have often thought that he would be best in midfield but as he has not played there regularly then who knows. He has masses of talent, can take on and beat people, retains the ball well and can tackle – he is also not too shabby on pace. However, our midfield is a little cluttered at the moment so we will just have to wait and see.

For City – Krul, Santon, 2 Centre Backs that are fit including someone tall?? Dummett left back: Midfield 2 of Tiote and Anita with Cabaye pushed ahead. Then Sammy left, Ben Arfa right and Cisse up front after a rocket. Remy/Sissoko on bench.