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EnfieldYiddo

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As Arsenal fans are saying it's somewhat of a PR stunt given the probability is they will lose. He should directly motivate the players by offering them bonuses as well. That will get the crowd + players fired up.
 

Mr Pink

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Yeah its on SSN now...yellow ticker!

Kin hell though - that will surely fire up the atmosphere.

Either that or he's convinced Newcastle are in for a pasting lol
 

Mr Pink

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As Arsenal fans are saying it's somewhat of a PR stunt given the probability is they will lose. He should directly motivate the players by offering them bonuses as well. That will get the crowd + players fired up.

I agree - but its not like its a third division side Arsenal are facing here - its Newcastle away. They still stand a chance even though they're not favourites.
 

cjsimba

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Maybe if he's a chelsea fan its because he doesn't want the 3rd/4th playoff with Arsenal?

Maybe he had to make such a public gesture to try to erase Pardew's stupid 'i dont care if we lose 4-0' remark?

Maybe he is indeed secretly a spurs fan and wants us in the champions league?

Maybe hes bumming one of the cleaning ladies?

Or maybe, and MOST LIKELY, our boy danny is currently holding a gun to his head...
 

EnfieldYiddo

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I agree - but its not like its a third division side Arsenal are facing here - its Newcastle away. They still stand a chance even though they're not favourites.
I guess so, it's a tough hunting ground to anyone when N'castle are in the zone.

I also reckon if there is any players not giving 100% the fans will give them what for due to the bonus. The fans won't like the sight of mercenaries not putting in any effort to earn a fellow average Joe a few extra quid.

This bonus + the quotes from Pardew, all seems to be playing massively into our favour don't they? Should point to a good N'castle performance but will see it when I believe it.
 

Mr Pink

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I guess so, it's a tough hunting ground to anyone when N'castle are in the zone.

I also reckon if there is any players not giving 100% the fans will give them what for due to the bonus. The fans won't like the sight of mercenaries not putting in any effort to earn a fellow average Joe a few extra quid.

This bonus + the quotes from Pardew, all seems to be playing massively into our favour don't they? Should point to a good N'castle performance but will see it when I believe it.

Exactly. I think the fans will like the gesture in all honesty, can only help.

Might be an idea to check out the Newcastle forums to gauge their reaction to this.
 

Flightrisker

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Might work against us if try are holding Arsenal to a draw going into the last ten mins and decide to throw the kitchen sink at them hoping for a win. God this is gonna be a nightmare :)
 

mark87

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Yeah its on SSN now...yellow ticker!

Kin hell though - that will surely fire up the atmosphere.

Either that or he's convinced Newcastle are in for a pasting lol

Is it? Sorry, can't take me eyes off Charlotte Jackson.
 

cjsimba

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I think the players will definitely be getting an extra bonus too, but it makes complete sense not to mention this part publicly as, as has already been said, the gesture will have more impact on the average joe fan if the focus is on how the cleaning lady will be rewarded, rather than the already rich players...
 

cjsimba

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Might work against us if try are holding Arsenal to a draw going into the last ten mins and decide to throw the kitchen sink at them hoping for a win. God this is gonna be a nightmare :)

Oh God its like the Wigan game all over again! Hopefully, the general positive of the newcastle team and fans now being more up for the game will outweigh the slight negative of the situation you describe above. Would have preferred Ashley's gesture to be bonuses handed out 'if you dont lose' rather than 'if you win'! :sick:
 

Mr Pink

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Aug 25, 2010
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Might work against us if try are holding Arsenal to a draw going into the last ten mins and decide to throw the kitchen sink at them hoping for a win. God this is gonna be a nightmare :)

I think the best form of defence will be to attack Arsenal. Arsenal will be going all out anyway.

We need Newcastle to score first.
 

Shea

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I think the best hope is that the Newcastle players go hard for French bragging rights against their Le Arse counterparts
 

Grapo2001

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I'm resigned to 5th and have been for a while now. If we manage 4th I will be very surprised and obviously pleased, but won't be unhappy with our 5th place finish if that is what it is.
 

Mikegold

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