Back by very popular demand is the return of Ask The Opposition. Our segment where we ask fans of opposing teams forums some questions and post a selection of the responses back on here.
In our next domestic game, we'll be playing Everton and asking them some questions. If you've got anything to contribute, feel free to PM me or tweet the RedCafe account.
I've asked questions to Newcastle fans on NUFC Forum and here are their responses. Thanks to some newbie users for providing some of the questions (they have been credited):
Q1: What have you made of how Moyes has done for Manchester United this season?
IanBeany: I was in the give him time camp, but at times you don't look like a struggling top team, you're playing like a mid table team and that's worrying. Will he be here next season? That's for the owners to decide, but it wouldn't surprise me either way.
The Beard of Cabaye: He has done how I expected, he needs time to shape a squad and get rid of Vidic, Ferdinand and the rabble that are getting on a bit.
relegation season: Next season is the biggie. I think he was left a bit of a shambles. Felliani wasn't his best moment
supermac: He has achieved his goal, he always wanted Everton above man united, well done.
paulus: Man Utd desperately needed rebuilding on the pitch when Moyes came in. He's a decent manager in my opinion, he needs time and backing.
Chris2411: He's had a big task on his hands in filling Fergie's position. So far he hasn't shown any signs of living up to what Fergie did for Man Utd. They haven't performed to their usual standards this season and it was always going to be tough for Moyes and I don't think he should be sacked but if things don't improve for Man Utd then I can't see him keeping his job.
Q2: Where do you think Manchester United will finish in the league come the end of the season, and how do you think we’ll do in the second leg against Bayern Munich?
IanBeany: I think 6th or 7th and the difference could be the difference in whether Moyes is your manager or not next season. I think you'll get beat in Munich, but I don't think it's a foregone conclusion. They looked vulnerable and you could get at them on the break, especially with a couple of suspensions for them.
The Beard of Cabaye: Probably 7th, Bayern will beat you at the Allianz but it won't be a rout.
ToonArmyFan: 6th battling for 5th in my opinion i think they will walk over man utd only way of utd gets anything out the game is putting 11 players on the goal line lol
paulus: Liverpool, man... city second... Man Utd 5th... Us... 10th or 11th.
I am looking forward to an entertaining game. I'd like to see you's go at them from the off to the final whistle. but expect to see a cagey start to the replay from both teams. Bayern Munchen are good, though not unbeatable
Chris2411: 7th.
Sorry but I think they'll get the better of you.
Q3: What is your favourite memory from a Newcastle United v Manchester United game?
IanBeany: The only time I saw you play live would be one, it was when we drew 2-2 and Milner scored a screamer (and Edgar scored one from range as well. Scholes got them for you either side of the break as well. Colo pulling out the tricks last season when we were 3 up was canny as well.
veriaqa: When we won 5 – 0
The Beard of Cabaye: That lob.
relegation season: Bernard's cross shot goal in the 5-3 loss at your place. I was in the wrong end and made the conscious decision of not celebrating but the twaat caught me off guard with that goal, I jumped up and was promptly clouted. Happy days!
ToonArmyFan: The 5-0 need i say more lol
paulus: Philippe Albert's chip.
Chris2411: Yohan Cabaye scoring the free kick in the 3-0 win!
Q4: How significant was the loss of Cabaye to your side? (question suggested by ZDwyer)
IanBeany: Massively. He could make something good from nothing, and no one else we have can. I don't think we need to replace him though, not many teams have a player that good, we just need better players all round (and a better manager)
The Beard of Cabaye: Massive, while he had a poor second season his first and third until he left were great. Saw him as captain material for us, I miss his facial hair too.
relegation season: Huge, pulled our strings, you should have went for him
supermac: Massive, him and Remy have stopped us going down
paulus: Sucked all belief and confidence as well as fight out of most players and fans who still dare to believe. Those players sold a lie realised it as exactly that, a lie. more will leave in the summer as a repercussion.
Chris2411: It was massive, he was the heart of our team and we're not the same without him.
Q5: What do you make of Pardew and his antics? Do you rate him as a manager, and do you think he’ll still be manager next season? (question suggested by ZDwyer)
IanBeany: His antics don’t bother me too much, and I don't mind him as a bloke (despite others calling him smug and smarmy) but he's taken us as far as he can, and he can't get enough out of decent players. I think he'll be manager for a good while though as long as we stay in and around mid table.
veriaqa: Never rate him as a manager. Unfortunately he will still be our manager next season, and the season after that.
The Beard of Cabaye: I don't rate Pardew as a manager, however I like the fact he is a bit mental on the touchline. He has questionable tactics and team selection. He will be manager next season.
relegation season: Calling him average is probably too generous. His carry-on shows his frustration at being the owners puppet
ToonArmyFan: He is ok but sometimes he does make bad decisions,he will be here for the long run untill he nuts someone else lol
Chris2411: I'm no fan of Pardew but I've been patient with him and accepted him as our manager. I don't condone his touchline antics like the headbutt. So although I've accepted him and been patient with him, he's no tactical genius and I think he's taken us as far as he can and we need a new manager now to take us further.
Q6: What do you think about the lack of local (British) players in your squad? Does it concern you at all? (question suggested by Viva Norris Cole)
veriaqa: No. The lack of ambition from the club owner does concern me though.
The Beard of Cabaye: Don't mind, I want results not Geordies in the team. Look at our worst case, Shola Ameobi, given a free ride all his career, is a waste of space but gets away with it because he has a geordie accent.
relegation season: No. Footballers are mercenaries these days. With the odd exception
ToonArmyFan: Not really but i would love to see more british players e.g southampton great set up
Chris2411: No. As long as they're good players and give it their best then that's good enough for me.
Q7: What three things would you love to see happen at Newcastle over the summer? (question suggested by Annihilate Now!)
IanBeany: A decent striker, a new manager and some of the important players tied down for longer.
veriaqa: Pardew gone, Ashley gone, then an super mega rich buy us and bring loads of money to Newcastle.
The Beard of Cabaye: Club is sold, Pardew is sacked, Ameobi leaves.
But that is the stuff of dreams. Apart from Shola going.
relegation season: Rid of Pardew, remy sign, sell salads in the ground
ToonArmyFan: Some money to spend,mike ashley to feck off and laudrup to take over pardew
supermac: Ashley sell up, Pardew sacked, fan owned club.
Q8: Papiss Cisse is now a shadow of the striker that lit-up the league when he first arrived... what do you believe has caused this? Is it the style Newcastle play? What he's been asked to do? Or is this just his true level? (question suggested by Annihilate Now!)
IanBeany: I think he's as below form now as he was above it when he joined. Pardew has a habit of coaching the quality out of decent players.
The Beard of Cabaye: A number of reasons, he got played out wide for a while, we don't create chances and I believe he is a confidence player, 3 or 4 games without scoring and it will drag out for a player of that type.
relegation season: Since he decided he was a practicing Muslim and took offence at the Wonga strip. He was much better when he was drinking, gambling and shagging Christian women.
ToonArmyFan: He true level to be fair,he probably needs 10 chances to score one goal.he had a fluke season thats the only explanation.
supermac: True level, he got lucky stunning goals when confidence was high, top players score all the time.
paulus: He's been Pardewed and Wonga'd Zero service and tactics has not helped the lad either
Q9: As Mike Ashley is a (deservedly) widely derided figure amongst Newcastle fans - name one person who would actually be worse to have in charge of your club - and why!? (question suggested by Annihilate Now!)
IanBeany: I'm not that against Ashley, I think there are a number of worse chairmen, although I would like him to shower ambition. Worse would be pretty much any chairmen who has plunged his club down the leagues by overspending and then f***ing off.
The Beard of Cabaye: Gaydamak? Shinawatra? The Glazers? Anyone that racks up debt against a club. Fat mike may be derided by myself and others but he has absorbed the debt and made us financially sound.
relegation season: Freddie Shepherd, we would have done a Leeds by now
ToonArmyFan: Mike ashley is a business man need i say more?
paulus: Cameron... Ashley's a close second in the upward movement of wealth, though lies are spouted just as thick and fast in the name of gain.
Chris2411: Vincent Tan, after what he's done at Cardiff, changing the kit colour from blue to red, sacking Malky Mackay who was a good manager and lead Cardiff to promotion and in no way deserved to be sacked just because he asked for transfer funds.
Q10: Who has been Newcastle's best player this season? (question suggested by Annihilate Now!)
IanBeany: Cabaye and Remy (and a special mention for Iron Mike Williamson who deserves to go to Brazil over most of the centrebacks being chosen)
veriaqa: Cabaye
The Beard of Cabaye: Probably Debuchy, Williamson (still dodgy) or Remy. I'll go for Debuchy.
relegation season: Remy p***** it since we lost Cabeye. Williamson has been steady
ToonArmyFan: Remy going to be a big loss when he goes to arsenal,i think krul has played well this season too and wiliamson
Q11: What are your goals for the club next season?
IanBeany: 10th
veriaqa: Stay in the Premiership, avoid relegation.
The Beard of Cabaye: Challenge for Europa, stay clear of the bottom 6 or 7. We aren't going top 4 anytime soon but just to be around 8th or 7th would give us a shot at europa.
relegation season: 10th, no cup runs due to tiring our squad out
ToonArmyFan: Stay in the premier league we will need to be lucky to stay up!
Chris2411: Challenge the top 6
Q12: Which XI would you like to see your team field against us?
IanBeany: Depends if Remy is back or not. If he is, I'd like to see him and De Jong up front other wise the same as last week (unless we have Debuchy or Santon to come back in in defence)
The Beard of Cabaye:
Krul
Debuchy Williamson Colocinni Santon
Sissoko Anita Tiote
Ben Arfa ------------------ Gouffran
Remy
Debuchy Williamson Colocinni Santon
Sissoko Anita Tiote
Ben Arfa ------------------ Gouffran
Remy
relegation season: Remy and another 10, not S Taylor
ToonArmyFan: Krul,santon,williamson,collocini,debuchy,tiote,ben arfa,sissoko,gouffran,marvauex,remy
paulus: It matters not, whoever is fielded will be instructed to defend. no fight or belief left in the few players we have available.
Q13: Finally, your predictions for the match?
IanBeany: 3-1 to your lot.
veriaqa: Newcastle 0 - 5 Manchester
The Beard of Cabaye: 1-1
relegation season: We will score 0
ToonArmyFan: Head says 2-0 heart says 1-1
paulus: A walk in the park for Man Utd
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