Herald today is reporting Mullen is close to signing a 2yr deal. Really happy with this.
The Championship Chronicles - The Jetstream's review of the 2007/08 season. www.newcastlefootball.net/chronicles
Can anyone remember when Kanta has actually had a good game in the past 2 seasons (or more)? If he wasnt contracted for next season I'd be happy if we got rid of him. I reckon he's struggle to get a contact anywhere else as well.
The Championship Chronicles - The Jetstream's review of the 2007/08 season. www.newcastlefootball.net/chronicles
I reckon if you run a stat kanta will be up there with uncompleted passes and mistimed tackles leading to free-kicks.
I got Jpool to run the stats for me a couple of weeks ago for the Jetstream podcast.
Kanta had the worst passing percentage compared to Pepper and Cooper (think he had 77% as opposed to mid to high 80s?).
Not sure about those free kicks but it's worth noting that Taylor Regan has given away at least two free kicks that have been scored from this year.
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Probably because kanta tries to pass it forward rather than back like the rest of them. Agree his passing not the strongest but I think you'll find it's because he takes risks that others don't, personally I like it as its a break from the normal pass it back to the keeper or back two and then lumped forward. Against Adelaide we wouldn't of had a forward pass along the ground in the first half had it not been for kanta.
As for mistimed tackles he is usually making up for one of his teammates ineptitude.
Scott McDonald has said he would be open to a move back home. I'd love him here.
Also on 442 read Jackson Irvine young aussie is looking for more game time. Would be a great DM for us.