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Has she just admitted that SAFC has brought the game into disrepute?

They're worried that if they sack SMc nobody of any repute will come and work in the present set-up. Changing the set-up is only an option Ashley can force, and he doesn't seem inclined. So they've gone away to think if Tim Sherwood et al are really better options than the SMc. Just maybe they could entice someone good (Rafa) on a 10 game contract, but then if he succeeds and wants to stay, Carr and the gang will lose their power base. It's a lose-lose scenario for the Board.......unless SMc can turn it round....which he can't....but just maybe they can give him two more games...oh it's Tuesday...Wednesday...too late to change now....it will be different when the injuries clear

Surely he was innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. As he was innocent at the time* (in terms of the law) and they had sacked him and he was found not guilty Johnson could have sued Sunderland for constructive dismissal. * As he hadn't admitted or been proven to have done anything at the time A normal employer would have suspended their employee pending the criminal trial, as they did initially.

Wonder if he was allowed to hold the hand of the mascots on match day whilst the investigations were ongoing?

At least with the Lascelles sub we now have a goal threat

Colback to left back?

3-4-3 with Janmaat the wide right player in the four? Not sure who could play the equivalent position on the left mind. Perez?? IMO we need to find a formation that gets De Jong and Wjnaldum in the team together and they could fill two of the three attacking positions. Sissoko plays CM or not at all.

Back 5. Anita Thauvin Sissoko Wijnaldum Perez Mitro

Out of Anita, Colbeck and Tiote I'd start Anita to go with Sissoko and Wijnaldum in CM. I agree he was poor yesterday and we need a player like Matic (last season's version) in a future transfer window. I think part of the problem yesterday was the pairing with Tiote. Anita seemed to come to RB as Janmaat pushed on. I don't recall him splitting the CBs like he has for much of the season.

Would play Lascelles ahead of Colo in case we need to in the future. Bring Anita back, try Arrons at lb. Otherwise the team that started the 2nd half against Watford.

why leak his possible inclusion as opposed to springing a surprise unless.....

Who gets these emails? I'm a season ticket holder with a registered email address but I get nothing! I do think the club has edged in the right direction with the new coaching team, new players and better attempt at communications. Of course eight years of hurt can't be forgotten in three months but they've won some space from me.

Need to play 4-1-4-1 to fit him and wijnaldum in the same team. Anita makes it a Dutch trio in midfield.

Chris Hughton?

Trying to sell my Arsenal tickets as we're away on Viagogo but nufc events are no longer listed. Anyone know if there has been a change to this service for 2015/16?

Expect Sissoko to start on the right of a 433. I think he needs a permanent role as opposed to the variety of positions he's been tried in previously. I hope some decent signings and some proper coaches can turn his attitude round.

I think what he means is that if Mourinho is the mystery 4th candidate and MA backs him in the transfer market then Moussa will indeed play in the Champions League

He's worried that his kick backs might be in dollars, in a Swiss bank account, and that the next visit abroad might require a US visa extension.

Not guilty and you get a seat in a SD box @SJP next season, guilty and it's the ten year deal

Yeah, no rush pal. http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/may/26/newcastle-united-managerial-shortlist-steve-mcclaren-remi-garde-michael-laudrup?CMP=share_btn_tw "In a rare interview last Sunday Ashley pledged to invest heavily in new players next season" I may have to listen to it again but I don't think he pledged any of the sort, did he? No, I think his wording was he will continue his policy of investment... which to my mind means he'll be putting in bugger all and selling anything that he thinks will make him a profit. I think it is also the section where he admits we may need some luck today (last Sunday) but that we won't be in this position again. I think an admission that the quality of the squad, and hopefully the coaches, isn't right. I wonder if the new ambition of the owner has caught Charnley on the hop and maybe he has to find a bigger budget for the new coach than he originally planned. Apologies for the optimism in the comments, I do think it will be McClaren but the problem with the summer months is that small ray of hope that usually lasts until 1st September.

Could he have been speaking, not to the fans, but to potential managers. Long term backing from the owner, promise of investment and an aim of glory.....apply within.

Movement off the ball, ability to retain possession and generally be able to pass would be good too. Oh, and score when three are through against the keeper.

No doubt he has a veto but I do think he relies on Charnley et al on football issues. I read the TV interview as saying that Charnley is going to survive and get a chance to bring in his own man. I think there was an admission that the squad is too small and lacking in sufficient quality. Also a move to compete in the cups. What was also significant was that Ashley /Bishop arranged the interview independently of NUFC. He's looking after his personal reputation and distancing himself from the Carver decision. I thought the interview was a positive thing yesterday, not so much for the content, but that he felt the need to give it. As many have said we'll all know more once a coaching team is assembled.

7th richest club in the league. Punching above our weight implies finishing 6th or higher. Get a proper manager and coaching team and give them two years to punch our weight before we aim higher. Like the idea of trying to win cups in the interim though.

Does it count as a premier league goal if you are playing against a championship team?