toontownman

Exactly this and the case for a few players. Benitez went tried and tested and in some cases found out the hard way that while in training some players look great they never translate it to the games where they bottle it. I think Saviet will stick around next year and could be really important. Either way I think everyone here trusts Rafa's judgement on whether to keep him or not.

Poor choice, Definitely a sidekick name.

Huge news if we can keep him. Could become legend at this club.

Gayle isn't a bad shout. Rather him than Bamford.

Weird this 8m clause and palace rumor is still being peddled since local journos have confirmed it is 13m. Will have to get used to it though. This type of stuff us going to happen for every player until the window closes.

He is from the Ketsbaia school of madness.

Along with chancel the only two players I don want to lose. Rated him before he came, rate him even more since he came. Don't begrudge him a move but desperate for him to stay.

Dembele at fulham too. That said we have 4 young strikers that could light the championship up. We need experience upfront imo.

I'd have expected more from a cousin of Stephen Ward Ha, read that too and was insulted and embarrassed for Anita, Antia and more so Steve Waugh.

I love the club I'd still be s**** up front though This guy is crap and needs replacing now as if we go up hell only need replacing then 16m for a carthorse is a no Brainer He got 1 in 2 in a team that dominated a league similar standard to what he'll play next season. If he stays, he should be in a similar situation again, with the benefit of a season in the Premier League and now Benitez in charge of him. Why don't you feel he could score the required goals? Biggest victim of the shit atmosphere, culture, mindset and results caused by years of inept coaching that has made everyone suffer. If we had finished mid-table he wouldn't have received half the flack he has on here. He is among a group of players we looked at to save us, as he clearly has the talent, reputation and price tag but didn't always deliver. Yet still managed to score a great return which would have been seen as promise had the team survived. To evoke more eye rolling and yawning I will bring up the age old..."Look at Henry in his first season adapting to the premiership" to go further see an Argentine that flopped at this club when it got relegated last time but went on to be an absolute leader and rock for the next 4 years. Hardly the first foreign player to struggle. I agree he has looked complacent and lost at times but I think there has been some prime scapegoating. Again not that he doesn't deserve some flack but I would be happy to keep him here next year, he could be instrumental.

Highest rated English player, four years in on in my Fifa 16 at 86. Never lived up to potential unfortunately and turned to Glass. That combined with his inconsistent ability to properly engage his brain he was a liability at best. Best of luck in your future endeavors Saylor.

Put money on it being Zenden tbh, he was interested in the past and has links to the area. Have full faith whomever comes in will be great!

JFK tbh. "I'm honored to be back at Newcastle, It is mutal I am sure, I've always had a great connection and felt fully supported by the great fans supporting the iconic red and white stripes."

Absolutely gutted for him, think he would have been a great option of the bench. Lets hope someone gets injured and he can be on standby or is that already too late?

New assistant manager.

Mentioned elsewhere but Pecchia headed to manage Hellas Verona (various sources) Interested to see who he brings in as Number 2 or if Cathro moves up.

Truly great player and captain for us in the past. Too long ago. Thanks for the good times but its past time to get out.

A past record of scoring goals in the premier League greater than anyone else we had. Id be shocked if he was here come September.

Don't want Cisse to stay tbf. Anita I don't mind as much.

Harsh tbh. He looked fantastic in a couple of games and glimpes but lost in several games , them not used to the rest really Talent is there consistency wasn't though which wasnt a surprise I'm the team of bottlers and culture we had. If be more worried about Rafa not rating him tbh. If he leaves it's more because he doesn't fit into the system Rafa likes.

Only thing Andros needs to hear now Benitez is confirmed. Think he will stay. A must for us imo. Him lascelles, mbemba, Mitro and perez are a solid spine. Shelvey too possibly.

I know this will probably have Ronaldo foaming at the mouth, but if Tiote was happy to stay, I'd really like him here next season. The only reason I want him gone is if he doesn't want to be here. Our few matches where we got results and performances last season were generally when he was in the side. Him and Abeid were the only two midfielders we had a year ago that could physically impose themselves on the opposition. Depends who we are looking at bringing in. He can be very effective with a manager not asking him to attack and try rockstar passes, instead keeping it simple breaking play up and protecting the back four. Given his age and the fact he wanted out I would have no problem cashing in now. I am sure Rafa would get the best out of him if he stays though. Probably better options to bring in though.

We will need two CB's if we are binning Colo and Saylor, which we should be. Wouldn't expect Satka or Good to be stepping in either, likely out the door. Could see both of the above coming in if Mbemba is off, don't think he will be though. Would prefer Dunk and Agger. Agger would be fantastic. Hope the Iorfa links are true regardless of keeping Janmaat. We need a decent young backup..

His injury record though. Likely to only get worse considering how young he started and how many games he has already played. Quality player though. Cook looks decent. Baker and Chalobah linked too right? Both good Chelsea youngsters. We will be linked with every young or promising championship player under the sun over the next 3 months, not to mention raiding the fringes of premier league teams. Plenty of players to get excited about.