Kanj

Had high hopes for him because he seemed a shifty, intelligent lad who had a nice eye for goal and could play between the lines - but didn't work out. Good luck to him, weird he just didn't go back to Germany but I'm sure he would rather go back home too.

Gayle, the lad who was ready to leave to go down to the Championship but then the deal died (under Rafa) because of wages...right? something like close to 20M?

Feel like wage numbers are always made up.

Getting Willock and another decent midfielder might make me actually want to watch us play more than I do right now.

Actually a good article.

The league protected us from those ambitious saudis. Thank fuck.

If he stays man, totally predictable.

I'm sure there is a better place for it, but over the past week or so + the delays with arbitration and CAT, no transfer activity, I'm just sick and done with it. I'll try and be on when I can, or when I'm bored but I've got to take a step back. Euros peaked football for me, and it came crashing back down.

the way keegan did things was just next level.

He and Lascelles were sensational together when we finished 10th. Remember that awesome assist to Ayoze when we beat Chelsea at home. One of my favorites - classy ball playing CB, who had it all. I hope he enjoys living in Spain away from this shit show.

The easiest thing for him to do is just sell pieces of it. Go in the background, and let others run it.

For the millionth time - she and her associates had been seeking the majority equity to acquire a football club - and her heart was set on NUFC - which would be the easiest and best draw to go from a 300 million investment to double that in a matter of years with investment and nurture. She found one of the largest SWFs in PIF, one who had a Governor (CEO) who is well respected by the global financial community. They then added developers in the Rueben Brothers who would also be interested in taking a small piece. The blame may be on the false dawns and/or confidence but there is no way you'd forsee it dragging 15 months and the league wanting this type of investment / owner. You only have resistance to this type of buyer when you have other motives. Plain and simple. I have issue with the media blitz and confidence when the results don't back it up. Right now, all i can think of is figure out a way to settle before CAT and call off the case or terminate this pursuit and source another buyer. Fast.

I’ll downgrade my following of the club to casual at best. I have no real interest in the premier league I’m afraid. Shame the euros brought back a genuine love of the game I haven’t had since Rafa was here.

Am surprised he hasn’t done that already to be honest. He could even be the lender and issue an interest via line of credit or something and still be less exposed to Nufc and make money. Few wealthy groups or individuals clubbing together to be the GP with a plan to eventually buy mike out themselves or seek other partners to do so.

My hope is MA finds a buyer who is willing to get this deal done quickly and in a matter of months we are sold to someone. If not that, then a step down divestment if his holding where someone comes in and uses their equity to build upon this club and eventually buy MA out. I wish the PIF backed deal would have been approved ages ago because we’d be talking about European contention by now. But the league have no interest in allowing Newcastle United become a powerhouse with the arguably the deepest pockets in football.

Would be shocked if there was a settlement before CAT or even the delayed arbitration. If the Saudi diligence was not provided to both club and PL for the arbitration then it’s a completely gone off the rails, this deal. Im sure Liberty Media welcomed Aramco and PIF into McLaren with open arms.

Since Keegan left we’ve been taking it.

Playing nice with the league when they’ve denied the region and our fans potentially the most ambitious owner in football is indefensible. Trust members who know me can PM or text me if they want to talk about it. the letter written tonight was not scathing. It’s a well written letter once again taking some high road but not galvanizing or convincing anything from anyone If i lived across the pond and in the UK I’d not be be writing a single letter ever again. This is the critical time. It’s time for real action. Not calls on sky sports with the same “we want a club that tries” line because guess fucking what? Moral high ground has gotten the supporters nothing. the north east continues to get fucked by forces not from the area and all I see is more defeatists than anyone else. we made alan pardew weep on tv. We blitzed all of England and it was heard over here in the US too on nbc. It’s time to go after masters, Hoffman and the league. No letter or protest of 50 people is doing that. this isn’t just football. The league is not protecting the fans or the club or the region. This is literally a governing body in sport denying happiness, jobs, investment, development and growth to the region.

Literally the most bent thing I've seen in sports. A governing body that is not held accountable for this disgraceful can kicking.

Haha, i learned the word through our club's transfer dealings.

It’s ok to disagree with Shearer and still love him for the legend he is. Not being able to separate that is an issue I’m sure all fans have with their clubs and legends. The legend takes one position and everyone thinks they are terrible for it. Life ain’t that simple.

Will be tied for my favorite player with Maxi if we get him back.

why has Burnley only had betting companies as sponsors?

I mean, that's a risk in any player loanee or not.

Can someone post the Willock article?