NEWCASTLE UTD & MY PREDICTIONS FOR THE COMING SEASONSigningsJoey Barton- Good but volitile, I actually quite rate him as a player and he will add to the combative midfield. I predict he will get afew red cards (normal), and will probably get into a fight at training (normal). But he will be a good signing for us.
Mark Viduka- Despite looking abit clumsy, he actually has pretty nice footwork. He will score goals although I think his ability to hold up play will be vital. I've observed how Newcastle cannot sustain their attack because ever since Shearer retired, we have had problems keeping the ball in the last 1/3.
David Rozenhal- Ok, I've never really heard of this guy, but the defenders which Big Sam sign are normally quite good. If he plays like the way I see the bolton defenders play, then my heart will rest well every night.
ExitsTitus Bramble- Thank God he's gone, his reading of the game is terrible.
Scott Parker- Sad to see him go, he did well for us last season, but it's easy to stand out in a very very mediocre team. I think he is dispensible
Kieron Dyer (maybe)- Will be a very sad day for newcastle if he leaves, he is easily the team's most dynamic player and he has been at newcastle a very long time. I still remember his solo goal against Arsenal. If he leaves I hope Albert Luque steps up to the task, he's looked good in pre-season.
FINISHNewcastle will probably finish 8th, they are still a team in transition and they need time.