I dont understand how we could have missed the fact that Thatcher is not injured. I thought we only signed injured players or have I missed something here?
I have just had an image of Rommedahl's face when he was told that we were signing Thatcher - "Dennis, training might be a bit tougher from now on - especially when you are trying to run past him..." he must have gone white as a sheet!
Personally think it'll be OK. I honestly believe Pards wants people in who will be there no matter what at the end of the season. I think the relegation pressure was getting to the likes of Diawara and Traore. Players such as O' Brien and Thatcher will most probably play in the CCC without a second thought, having not been involved at their respective clubs.
Obviously we won't go down................ much.
P.S. Horseworrier, get your asses promoted to make life interesting next season.
Truth is, I was disgusted by the challenge on Mendes, but if you are the opposing winger and you see that it's Thatcher coming at you - well, you're going to think twice!
It is the age old problem of slagging off a player then discovering that he becomes one of yours - expect next signings to be Robbie Savage and Nicky Weaver plus Defoe on loan!
my sentiments entirely. i was praying for us to sign someone that opponents hate. it means that they are a hard b******d and will fight all the way, down and back again. i say it's more of what we need to balance the side. buying so called class and quality isn't what we need in our current position. it's player's that will give it their all for pride in their own game.
I think Ben is an excellent signing, a typical Pardew swoop, an average Prem player at an affordable price who wears the shirt with pride and we haven't seen too much of that this season!
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Personally think it'll be OK. I honestly believe Pards wants people in who will be there no matter what at the end of the season. I think the relegation pressure was getting to the likes of Diawara and Traore. Players such as O' Brien and Thatcher will most probably play in the CCC without a second thought, having not been involved at their respective clubs.
Obviously we won't go down................ much.
P.S. Horseworrier, get your asses promoted to make life interesting next season.
It is the age old problem of slagging off a player then discovering that he becomes one of yours - expect next signings to be Robbie Savage and Nicky Weaver plus Defoe on loan!