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Cabaye & Pardew share their Champions League thoughts

April 24th, 2012 | 5 Comments |

Yohan Cabaye refers to Ginola and the Entertainers.
Entertainers Mark 2?
Newcastle United midfielder Yohan Cabaye and manager Alan Pardew give their view on our Champions League aspirations.

Alan Pardew’s switch to a 4-3-3 has certainly improved Newcastle in terms of entertainment value and with players like Ben Arfa on the pitch we’re recapturing a little of the classic, 90’s ‘Entertainers’ era. Yohan Cabaye gives a nod towards that era in his latest interview. Cabaye said:

“I was young but I remember David Ginola playing here.”

Thanks Yohan, you’ve made me feel quite old. He’d have been 8-10 during those years.

“They were fighting with Man United for the title and they beat them 5-0, and I remember Ginola’s goal. We are proud to share some records with them.,” Cabaye continued.

Then, talking about our Champions League aspirations, Cabaye said:

“Why not? We have four games and we’re in a good position.

“It was important to beat Stoke to help secure the Europa League. For the Champions League though, I think we must wait to see if we are still in the race when we play Man City here and Everton away. But we have a chance.” (more…)