The Plot to Escape Relegation Thread 2015.

[chrisw1]

Looking at Newcastle's run in, I think we'll finish above them. The way they're playing they could easily get into bother.

As I said previously, a crafty little bet on them to go down next season might be an astute move

wouldn't that be joyous?

[Toronto Villa]

I don't think so. Pardew never had them in this situation. I think a decent manager will have them safely in mid table as they do have some talent in that squad. Carver is simply awful and he'll be gone come the summer.

[ADVILLAFAN]

Looking at Newcastle's run in, I think we'll finish above them. The way they're playing they could easily get into bother.

As I said previously, a crafty little bet on them to go down next season might be an astute move

wouldn't that be joyous?

Sissoko will presumably be suspended too and he's their best player.

[Dave]

I don't think so. Pardew never had them in this situation. I think a decent manager will have them safely in mid table as they do have some talent in that squad.

Not sure which bits of it are going to be left. Cisse, Coloccini, Sissoko and Krul are all rumoured to want to leave this summer.

Take them out and there isn't a whole lot left.

[Des Little]

Isn't Schteve McLaren being lined up for them next season?

[Toronto Villa]

I don't think so. Pardew never had them in this situation. I think a decent manager will have them safely in mid table as they do have some talent in that squad.

Not sure which bits of it are going to be left. Cisse, Coloccini, Sissoko and Krul are all rumoured to want to leave this summer.

Take them out and there isn't a whole lot left.

true though what has helped them is their ability to find replacements through what is a very good scouting department. They seem to have a top notch network in France. Off course I hope I am completely wrong and they sink like a stone.

[OCD]

I don't think so. Pardew never had them in this situation. I think a decent manager will have them safely in mid table as they do have some talent in that squad.

Not sure which bits of it are going to be left. Cisse, Coloccini, Sissoko and Krul are all rumoured to want to leave this summer.

Take them out and there isn't a whole lot left.

Similar was said about Southampton last summer. I know a lot of what they've done is down to their manager but nobody knows who they'll appoint as manager.

[ozzjim]

Koeman will be judged next season not this for me. Look at Martinez this season, could not sustain the form despite them splashing huge money on Lukaku etc. Europe doesn't help, but decently performing sides seem to get an upward bounce with a new manager, then hit a tough slump the season after. Southampton will be interesting next season.

[Damo70]

I don't think so. Pardew never had them in this situation. I think a decent manager will have them safely in mid table as they do have some talent in that squad. Carver is simply awful and he'll be gone come the summer.

I don't think he will be gone by summer but unless they have a good start to next season I don't think he will be around to decide whether to let the players have a Christmas party or not.

[Damo70]

Koeman will be judged next season not this for me. Look at Martinez this season, could not sustain the form despite them splashing huge money on Lukaku etc. Europe doesn't help, but decently performing sides seem to get an upward bounce with a new manager, then hit a tough slump the season after. Southampton will be interesting next season.

Koeman deserves more credit for his first season than Martinez as Martinez took over a steady ship whereas Koeman took over a ship where most of the crew had deserted. But it did give him money to spend and you are right about history being littered with managers who couldn't maintain the standards they set early on in their reign.

[ciggiesnbeer]

Isn't Schteve McLaren being lined up for them next season?

Poor bloke. They will rip him to shreds.

[Matt C]

Would you swap Derby for that lot at the moment? Unless they have a change in ownership their sights will have to be set lower.

[tomd2103]

Looking at Newcastle's run in, I think we'll finish above them. The way they're playing they could easily get into bother.

As I said previously, a crafty little bet on them to go down next season might be an astute move

They'd probably find a way to blame us if they did.

[pbavfckuwait]

I think 35 points will keep a team up this season and dependent on the result Sunday, a win and I could also see us getting something at Man City. Got to win one and at least draw in the 3 home games left.

[Dave]

I don't think so. Pardew never had them in this situation. I think a decent manager will have them safely in mid table as they do have some talent in that squad.

Not sure which bits of it are going to be left. Cisse, Coloccini, Sissoko and Krul are all rumoured to want to leave this summer.

Take them out and there isn't a whole lot left.

Similar was said about Southampton last summer. I know a lot of what they've done is down to their manager but nobody knows who they'll appoint as manager.

I'd completely disagree. Most of what Southampton have got right is down to the sensible structure that is in place behind the manager, much like at Swansea. So that if a manager or players leave, the framework is in place to carry on.

I'm not sure that's something that you can say about Newcastle.