Johns blasts "hopeless" Knights

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Andrew 'Joey' Johns Slams Newcastle Knights

Andrew Johns has let rip at Wayne Bennett's Newcastle Knights on Triple M's The Rush Hour saying their Titans loss was "painful to watch".

"They [the crowd] should get their money back. It was disgraceful, the game. They lacked enthusiasm, they lacked commitment. They were inept."

The former Knights' player continued "they've just got no confidence, and their attack is so boring and their big name players just aren't performing. They are going dreadful."

Joey's outburst comes as Wayne Bennett said he was "embarrassed" by the team's performance in their 10-point loss to the Titans.
When challenged by co-host Dan Ginnane on the Knights "lacking commitment" Joey had this to say.

"I'll say it again, they lacked commitment, they lacked enthusiasm. They were hopeless. Their defence, their speed coming off the line - it wasn't there," Joey continued.

Joey says this week doesn't get any better for the Knights who play the Broncos away who are coming off a loss with a long turn around to prepare.

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[Johns Magic]

That's the way Joey. Give it to them.

 

[Silent Knight]

Damn straight. The peahearts in our current forward pack need a proper kick up the a**.

 

[The Showstopper]

He should have said the 2005 spoon side played with more heart. They did. Even Reyno would give more heart than this feeble bunch. Reyno was crap but he never stopped trying.

 

[perverse]

it almost seems like the order has gone out to give the boys a serve. one that they really deserve after that last performance. it was pathetic.

could galvanize the boys, or it could make them crumble. it should separate the true pea hearts from those that want to be there. either way, Joey is just shooting straight from the hip there. he didn't say anything that wasn't 100% true.

 

[IanG]

Sad thing about it is he's 100% right about it

 

[Big Tim]

it almost seems like the order has gone out to give the boys a serve. one that they really deserve after that last performance. it was pathetic.

could galvanize the boys, or it could make them crumble. it should separate the true pea hearts from those that want to be there. either way, Joey is just shooting straight from the hip there. he didn't say anything that wasn't 100% true.

Exactly.

I dont expect results, or flogging teams. But I do expect a professional attitude and a willingness to compete for the club and its fans.

 

[aqua_duck]

Joey pretty much just said the same things as we were all saying on Saturday night after the game

 

[Misanthrope]

I was at virtually every game of the 2005 season and I can say with 100% confidence that they tried harder (and looked better) than we have of late. A lot of those losses were absolutely heart-breaking to watch because we were trying our guts out.

These losses are hard to watch because we have a side that, on paper, should be a top eight contender and instead looks like it wouldn't mind having a second wooden spoon.

 

[Yosh]

On the money Joey. Someone seriously get him a new neck!!

 

[Fire]

Joey could bring this team together, it'll only take one bonding session.

Tinks needs to give Joey the company credit card. Joey brings the team down to Sydney. They drink lots of piss, snort lots of coke, and f**k lots of hookers. Go back up to Uncle Wayne and they'll be a close-knit mob wanting to play for one another.

Simple as that.

 

[Big Tim]

Joey could bring this team together, it'll only take one bonding session.

Tinks needs to give Joey the company credit card. Joey brings the team down to Sydney. They drink lots of piss, snort lots of coke, and f**k lots of hookers. Go back up to Uncle Wayne and they'll be a close-knit mob wanting to play for one another.

Simple as that.

Thats what I said, though I think locking them in Hunter stadium would be safer for themselves, and the public.

 

[Fire]

Thats what I said, though I think locking them in Hunter stadium would be safer for themselves, and the public.

You're probably right :lol:

 

[Silent Knight]

I was at virtually every game of the 2005 season and I can say with 100% confidence that they tried harder (and looked better) than we have of late. A lot of those losses were absolutely heart-breaking to watch because we were trying our guts out.

These losses are hard to watch because we have a side that, on paper, should be a top eight contender and instead looks like it wouldn't mind having a second wooden spoon.

Well said. 2005 we lacked ability but had all the heart in the world.

2012 we have enough ability to win football games but that Novocastrian spirit our club was famous for is almost non-existent in this playing group. It retired along with Mad Dog. We need to resurrect it.

 

[Misanthrope]

They don't need a bonding session. They need a leader.

Pull on the boots, you bastard, Joey.

 

[Joker's Wild]

The playing group pulled it together once this year, against the Dogs. What was different about that game and the lead up? Why has it all gone to shit?

 

[Bring it home Knights]

They don't need a bonding session. They need a leader.

Pull on the boots, you bastard, Joey.

Leadership is a massive issue. Gidley may lack the ability to give the team structure, but he does lead by example.

 

[Yosh]

They don't need a bonding session. They need a leader.

Pull on the boots, you bastard, Joey.

Needs a new cyborg neck thingy as well....

 

[Fire]

They all need a f**king heart transplant.

 

[Medievalknight]

The playing group pulled it together once this year, against the Dogs. What was different about that game and the lead up? Why has it all gone to shit?

They DONT like being told what to do JW, The inmates prefer running the asylum :crazy: