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Just turned 28. Not sure we have a ton of resale mileage in him like with Lloyd Kelly. Especially with his injury history it seems a bit risky, we have that with Wilson already. We have backup in Osula who should be on an upswing (if he is progressing) while DLC is likely trending the opposite direction with time. Unless we are shifting Osula and bringing two strikers in. We need someone that is a high level nearer Isak than Osula imo.

...Or no fucks America after that performance. Pretty substandard Canadian performance,but it was still largely a controlled walk in the park. US are a mess. All the rah rah from Poch and two embarrassingly limp performances. Apathy or priced out by the ludicrous ticket prices the lack of US fans in attendance was just as bad. There is a point where yet another change is pointless though. It appears as was skeptically predicted when hired, Poch gives zero shits and is there for the money. He will likely be picking up more severance in the summer if USMNT doesn't win the GC or at least look like the team in Poch's words "can win World Cup with help of Donald Trump and fans" The closing shot of the feed showing the beach was apt, it was evidently where the fans and most of the US team where for the majority of the match.

There might be a genuine nice guy there somewhere, but he appears an absolute sham of a manager by today's standards and an embittered man, triggered by his ultimate failures. He had early promise, I remember his Hudderfield run alongside the new stadium, exciting times for the area, loved that stadium at the time. At Wigan and even Birmingham there were flashes that he could be a good manager, if not more. There were points I definitely thought he could be an option for us at the time. While he never had the pace, it still shocks me he never got an England cap as a player. Begrudgingly he was so solid and a great leader for Manure. Given what we know or him more recently it wouldn't be a surprise if he still held resentment. Whether it was luck, circumstance or he really had some potential, he simply didn't appear to evolve as a manager or coach in the years after. The football world passed him by while he lived off previous reputation and being a "good guy" and "one of the lads". Seems he relied upon his assistants and the old boy, pal with the players factor combined with a "freedom to play" ie know tactics approach. That's on him. It's sad to see someone that did acheive much as a player and had a consistent career in management at high levels, making a lot or money to boot, be so bitter and petty. He never should have come to Newcastle to manage or be shortlist at that point of his career. It was an insult to the club. I will never begrudge him for taking it. At one point there was genuine passion in the guy for this club and shite or not I understand betting on yourself, if not respect it. You might as well retire if you dont. I do still begrudge him not walking away sooner. Whatever motivate him these days, if he remembers, be it the money, the bitterness of failures or public shaming it's sad to see him unable to act with dignity and take the high road. Ah well, all good motivation for his next murder mystery novel.

This is BDB's world and we are just living in it. Congrats. What. A. Story.

If I wasn't still high off last weekend I'd be properly gutted about tonight's performance from Canada. Mexico probably played the best they have in a couple of years. Very well organized, composed and up for it. After going down early Canada just couldn't break them down. Also karma for laughing at the states losing to Panama before. Guess we get the USA vs Canada game both were hoping for after all. Just in the biggest loser off lol

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/03/19/newcastle-town-league-cup-celebrations-town-moor/ Telegraph round up with a list of targets for each area. Trafford seems like it could be done. RW/Striker options are wide open. CB will depend on other clubs expectations on fees.

Posting on the hour every hour.. Then I'm bursting into tears for every 59 mins inbetween. https://x.com/FtblJoe/status/1901691978053513369

Expect he loved it. He has admittedly always had a soft spot for us.

Pretty happy with Mitchell. His experience is far greater than Dougie. No idea if we missed out or dodged a bullet but we got a much safer bet imo.

Genuine question. Out of the places he would want to go, which clubs can afford to drop $150m or more on him? Chelsea obviously would in an instant but would anyone entertain that? Barca can't. Real are stacked. PSG maybe? For the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal it's even a stretch.

Shame he couldn't be here. Reverse Dubravka effect!

Absolutely outrageous performance from him today. The future with him and Hall either side, if we can keep them, is incredibly bright.

Hard to believe this guys journey under Howe. Runs a close second after Smurphy in 3rd and Big Dan in top spot for the most wholesome so happy for you rankings! Wouldnt swap Big Joe or any of Tonali, Bruno, Isak for anyone in the world. Proper club legend and unplayable on his day.

Sky playing out wirh the highlights package to big river to end the broadcast was also incredible. Perfect choice.