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At least half the 0-0 draws were down to poor finishing, we had very good chances as opposed to the opposition learning how to play us.

Anyone work at youth level or scouting ? Just wondering if our standing has improved at development level over the past year ? It's an improvement that can't come soon enough for the financial health of the club.

Portsmouth and David Kelly still and with Wallsendmag I'm probably over 800 home games as well.

Wear Sunscreen.

I don't think we need him that much that we'll pay that price.

It's only fair if the seller and buyer think it is. If they have to sell down the line for FFP and there aren't takers thebprice will drop.

But look nonetheless.

Opposite of Wood's transfer in that that weakened a rival, buying Gallacher would perversely strengthen Chelsea. (Financialy for FFP)

Got to admit I don't like those "players meet new team mates" videos. Meeting new people can be awkward enough without someone filming it and putting it all online.

The powers that be could always change the rules, like the related parties thing wasn't a rule until we were taken over. They even had the gall to change it mid season.

This. It just plays on the mind with both having decent length spell out injured recently.

Good. I've said it before but I'd like to see them stuck with everyone. That squad on those wages and transfer fees (even the new 8yr deals) would fuck them up in time especially if no Champs league cash.

I've been reading a fair bit about the use of data and analytics in football and one of the basics stats is that teams who win the ball high up the pitch (not just a high press but an effective high press) create many more chances and win more games. He's coming into that sort of team so I'd expect his stats to change. On a side note I'd love to sit in on a discussion with the recruitment team going through the data, what they are looking for and at and what they think others have missed.

Shelvey wouldn't have triggered it. Only the club could by playing him. So if they aren't going g to pick him and there's a bit cash to be made. Still want a replacement though and don't think k they'd have let him go without one being a good possibility.

Defend for your life and hope Maxi or Wilson pulls something out ? Not from after the Leeds game we didn't.

Can't say I'm surprised.

Ponsaelius ? Aye.

Original name for Newcastle innit ?

You mean, that's your real name ?

I've read that before about the extension to the west from St James' but it never seemed to make sense. From the Central along the old North Tyne branch maybe and St James' for the Football, link with Gallowgate bus station and to serve the area around the brewery.

Berge was mentioned very recently.

He had been at times but he's been decent since Eddie came in. However, age against him and injuries. Some of this depends on the replacement for me and I'd be wary of letting him go without one for the rest of this season.

Nick has made a mental note.

Recently read "Expected Goals - The story of how data conquered football and changed the game forever" and Mowbray comes out of it quite well about his time at Coventry, about how in time he became open minded about it so was possibly a quite early user.

Ooh who's out this week ?