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Matip. Just because I want to be in the top ten.

I like Williamson so won't be pouring on the irrational hatred. Nice guy, down to earth, good professional. Fact remains he is championship at best. He has served us well especially in coming up from the championship but he should have been sold and replaced 3 seasons ago. Time to move on and get first team football somewhere else.

A weird approach from a decidedly weirdly run club. It's really not the worst idea in the world. If they are done with the media at least the information gets out there and first hand to the fans without any different agenda added by the press. It rewards our fans and brings them back closer with the club....IF they follow through and actually do this properly and regularly, which seems unlikely.

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Aye was going to edit. It's all very well looking at Mitrovich and dost and they might be great. We have someone proven in this league that with better coaching and service might be at least equally as useful. Can understand trying to get 10m for him now as at 30 his value is only going down, won't be dissapointed if we keep papiss though.

Guess you can add a few extra names on that list (Bamford, berahino, sakho) Striker 1: Mitrovich > Austin > Dost > Carroll Striker 2: Berahino > Bamford > sakho > Deeney .. for me. I'd be happy with Mitrovich and Bamford

Give over, Carver never saw failure in himself or the team. This guy has acknowledged that they failed but he always has the ability to bounce back and learn from his mistakes. The guy is nothing like Carver. He came across really well the other day when I saw him on TV. He seemed very articulate and informed, certainly lightyears ahead of Mr Charver. Absolutely. Harsh. He really came across well last game, he has done a terrific job to be fair, Hugely well liked over here and in the squad. Something that will never be said of any job taken by Carver. Is Sampson a Mackem fan by the way. Playing it up like that in the commentary here.

Nah.. he is likely a scout like tino is I'm Columbia. More of a contact. We have lots of those, rather than having full time scouts.

Surely a no-brainer.. Pardew wants him at Palace. He likely wants to go and Steele is now available... and bucket loads better. We are almost certainly waiting for Palace to pay compo. We should just amicably release him if he wants to go and get it done.

Rookie of the year a Canadian two years in a row? Lots of time before we really can call him legit but Larin looks like he could become the real deal. Looks sharp and as comfortable as any other striker in the league.

So fucking happy this useless hot air is out of our club.

Aye. Also reported Matip and Thauvin close two days ago.

Albeit neither were reportedly that interested in coming. It's a stupid situation to be in and buying british for the sake of it when bargains can be had elsewhere doesn't make sense. Regarding the Berahino situation..When Sterling is being touted as 35-40m, the price tag for Berahino, while still laughable, is very realistically what they might hold out for.

At a time when class is at an extreme premium at this club..ayoze shines through. Can't wait to see him grow more as a player next year. http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/585986/Newcastle-striker-Ayoze-Perez-Fathers-Day-wishes-great-tweet

Eric Steele has long been rated as one of the best Goalkeeping coaches around. I really hope this comes to fruition. Plus he has won silverware with us.. its a good omen.. there might be an equivalent Anglo-Italian Cup out there for the taking. Seem like we are Round's fall back if no head coach positions pop up, I expect McClaren would make a play for a bit of extra money to get him too. He is a class coach.

We would never pay compensation tbf. I might just try and go to sleep for the next month or two.. so much crap out there, same as many other pre-seasons tons of rumors, nothing concrete ever happens, this place goes bananas with conspiracy theories, hyperventilating and flapping, most of which these days is not however unwarranted.

Yeah going to get a big cash boost if they fill the new stadium.. interesting times in the Capital. Especially if Pardew gets back with money.

Don't forget Zenden. Wijnaldum will never come here mind.

Answer = stick with Ameobi and Riviere.

Weren't ever actually going to sign a highly rated English striker like Austin were we. Always going to be bigger and better destinations a available for him. To be honest wouldn't be surprised if it was press revenge for the shut out.

Zenden in talks with Liverpool about a role apparently. Would be a solid addition by all accounts.

Still wary of the Keane link. No coincidence he jimmy floyd and lee clark were linked. Think they have been lining some of this up for a few weeks.

Surprised with the northern echo report about the qualities and experience mclaren wants there isn't more talk of shearer being on the team. He is a big advocate of mclaren and would fit the dressing room respect. Maybe the Austin tweets carry more weight. Petrified we are getting Keane in tbh. Simpson might be coming in but he surely isn't the assistant mclaren is talking about.

Would bloody love Austin and berahino. Never getting them both. Not been linked but would like Matt Phillips here. Been inspired every time I've seen him play this season.

Apparently press conference at 3:16