Last season was a bit of a weird
one for Newcastle. They started off poorly but soon picked up pace and went on
a run that saw many football fans tipping them for European qualification.
However, they eventually returned to the form we have begun to get used to with
Newcastle and after an eight game losing streak, around 7000 fans took place in
an organised walkout. Ironically they won that game 3-0 and it’s those kind of
results Alan Pardew and his side will be hoping to replicate and earn his side
a top half finish for the second consecutive season.
Transfers
Only because I feel I have to I
will mention the transfer window Newcastle had last season. Nobody significant
departed the club and the club ironically only made one signing, the loan
signing of Loic Remy. This sent Newcastle fans into frenzy as they felt that
they deserved better than one player and were eventually rewarded as Joe
Kinnear left his role just before they went into overdrive.
This season has been better for
the Magpies. In come Siem De Jong, Emmanuel Riviere and Jack Colback and
although they have lost Loic Remy, Newcastle definitely come into this season a
lot stronger and will probably be aiming high, you never know, if these
signings end up being world class, European qualification could await
Newcastle.
Predicted Line-up
Newcastle do have a good squad
according to this line-up. Other than a centre back shortage and the problems
that have arisen over Hatem Ben Arfa and his weight. I thoroughly expect Ben
Arfa to be sold in this window and Newcastle to sign a new winger to take his place.
Squad Depth
Newcastle don’t have world class
squad depth to be completely honest. Rob Elliot, Mike Williamson, Papiss Cisse,
Anita and Obertan don’t really provide anything meaningful but luckily
Newcastle don’t have European football so they should be ok.
Final Predicted Finish: 9th.
I think that this season will be
virtually the same as last with poor patches, good patches and extremely poor
patches, Newcastle should just scrape a top half finish and finish above
probably one of Crystal Palace, Southampton and Swansea who will finish 10th.
Predicted Key Player: Tim
Krul.
The now infamous keeper for his
World Cup heroics, Tim Krul will be hoping to continue his decent form into the
new campaign and produce more performances like the one against Chelsea last
season. If Krul carries on this way, I expect Newcastle to finish well and
possibly keep a few more clean sheets.
By @nathan_said
Very Good.
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