Season Preview
So as we stand on the eve of another Premier league season I wanted to take a minute to share my thoughts on the coming season and also give my thoughts on our summer transfer business.
As of now we have brought in 4 players and out of them I only believe Vurnon Anita will push for a regular first team start. I like the look of the younger lads brought in and they will certainly add something to the squad and give us options from the bench while also having a chance to shine in the earlier rounds of both the Europa league and domestic cup competitions. We can also add Marveaux to that list as after over coming his injuries last season he will add so much to the squad - I fully expect him to push hard to make the starting 11.
I also think this is a big season for our young home grown lads - I think of Sammy, Shane Ferguson, Tav,and Harris Vuckic. They are now a the age where they need to be progressing into solid premiership players - for me Vuckic needs to have a big year and fulfill that promise and potential we have all talked about for years.
I have heard Pardew and many pundits saying that the most important thing this summer was keeping hold of all our big names and without tempting fate we have managed to do just that. All the rumours of Ba and Tiote especially leaving have come to nothing and we will see the benefit of these lads growing together and developing into an even better side. With a spine of Krul, Colo, Tiote and Cisse we look great and when you add the quality of Cabaye, Ben Arfa, Stevie Taylor and Ba to that we have a very strong side.
Looking ahead to this coming season I feel that we can achieve another top 6 finish. I also feel we can go far in the Europa league if we pay the competition the respect it deserves and also a good cup run in either of the domestic competition. A lot will depend on how Pardew juggles the squad with the added European games. We will also need a little bit of luck with injuries if we are to maintain a solid push on all 4 fronts.
Of course are still a few weeks to run in the transfer window and personally I would like to see a forward join the club. With Cisse and Ba we look great, however beneath them we only have Shola and then youngsters. Personally I would still love to see Big Andy Carroll return in whatever kind of deal best suits NUFC. No doubt his move to Liverpool has not worked out for whatever reason, however the lad does not become a bad player over night - think back to the good times he had at NUFC and every fan would like to see him back in the Black n White. If we are priced out of a move for Carroll them maybe a moved for Loic Remy is a good option - my thought however are that we have one of the best partnerships in the league with the two Demba's so realistically we are not going to be signing anyone better than either of these guys. I personally would look for a top young up and coming striker who will compete with Shola for the striking sub position. Someone like Jordan Rhodes would be great - or I am sure Graham Carr has found plenty of options on the continent.
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