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My friend said Leao is not Eddie type of player so not suitable for Newcastle. I told him if he is willing to be trained by Eddie he could become the best left winger in the world. I won’t be surprised if we see a totally different Woltemade next season as well. But for Elanga, even if he become stronger and faster, it’s still meaningless.

Rather than “coached poorly”, I would say Eddie focused on physical trainings much much more than other managers / coaches It might not be a bad thing. For example, Hall was weak as fuck when he first joined us. Now he is a lot more stronger and, since he’s technically brilliant even before joining us, he become an all round full back. Of course there are also some drawbacks. Just like Trippier - once a technically brilliant footballer with world class set piece skills - completely lost it after a few years. He was Englands best free kick taker. In a way Bruno as well. I really think his technique was better a few years ago, but he became one of the best B2B player in the world after trained by Eddie. Thats why sometimes you really can’t let the manager to have control on transfers. Using Hall / Elanga as example, since Eddie requires his players to run and press, he would always prefer to buy players like Elanga whom have excellent physical attributes. But if you give him a Hall type of player, probably just 1 year later, Eddie can simply evolve the player to the next level.

Rumour re David is just bullshit from his agent.

Probably just like Owen - great finisher, ice in vein, because they are born with flawed personality

I hope you are right

We are just a bad season away from relegation battle and I am pretty sure those purple patch players (including BG) would have no interest to just stay and fight in the bottom half of the table. The new PSR rules are going to hit us hard as well. Last year we already used tricks to record an accounting profit, which we probably can’t do it again. I would say we might need to build a new ship afterwards, if we are going to shit again next season

They are way over the top, that’s for sure. But I also think if we lose the first few games next season, these “over the top” bullshit will suddenly become the majority voice. Thats how critical this summer is. We are a sinking ship and this is the last chance to fix it.

Are you sure? Enrique would never play Burn over Hall at LB. Mendes and Hakimi are probably the most attacking full backs in the world. And he emphasise a huge lot re ball passing and retention. Players like Ugarte are dumbed because they cannot meet his technical requirement. Enrique requires technical players to run and sacrifice for the team, but the players are allowed to do a lot of creative stuff. Howe simple wants athletes and strictly follow his order.

I think we will sell him to Villa for 40m once we got a new LW. Feels like it is similar to the Ramsay deal - both clubs agreed for long and just wait for other conditions met

Mendez pulled Maduekes left arm. It’s a pen

I just care about who is available coming September / October in case we are in deep trouble. Iraola is never a choice so whatever

I will reserve my judgement till September when all the incomings are here and played a few matches. Too much uncertainties this summer

We might have 3-6 more points if we have Gordon available for the last few games. I think that’s Howe’s decision to simply put him away from the team once he knew he’s off in the summer. Gordon knew the transfer to Barca was on a lot earlier than everyone. I don’t think he needs to request to sit out himself. Simply unnecessary. His wish was already granted

Nah I think there must be some issues behind. I ain’t bashing Gordon btw. I just think it’s so odd that 1. Howe publicly criticised a certain player for lack of commitments; 2. Afterwards Gordon was basically out of the team till the end of the season; and 3. The statement from Wilson, stating that it’s him and Hopkinson totally managing the issue in behind and all parties involved have been handling the process with “a great deal of professionalism” They are kinda contradictory. You wouldn’t publicly state that Gordon had been acting very professionally unless he is told by the club to sit out till now. If that’s the case Howe wouldn’t criticise Gordon right? Or it could be Gordon had been communicating with Wilson directly for a few months already re a transfer and Howe wasn’t involved in the process?

Tonali is the one that has highest chance to stay