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I actually think we will get a slightly more negative analysis. Something like "it's looking unlikely".

Agree Hakka lad. Good post. They have credit in the bank.

Hopefully the club are smart enough to: A. Address the fans somehow and give a fair explanation (if they admit they got it wrong, all the better). B. Try and get their ducks in a row for future windows, so they are singing from the same hymn sheet. I agree with the above that something isn't right. It doesn't have to be the beginning of the end though. If they are professionals it should be the start of a new era.

My guy.

I agree. I don't think we've ever had a hope in hell of keeping Isak long term.. I think a big sale is almost inevitable. We don't need to sell all 3. I don't think Bruno will leave now. I've always been under the assumption that we will have natural bumps in the road. This is a bump for sure. I'm just not sure it's a killer bump though. I'm not saying that some criticism isn't justified. It absolutely is. I just think once the dust is settled that things won't seem as bad.

Fair enough. I disagree with all of that stuff happening.

Where have I said how to act?

Aye but you said the way they have gone about it is poor. The problem is that you don't know how they've gone about it. You just know it's been a shit window, which I agree with.

The problem is that the bedwetters are drastically over stating the extent of the problem. We've had a poor window? So what? Are we not allowed a window where things don't go to plan like we wanted? We still have a good side and a good manager. (Not aimed at you)

These two things are inextricably linked though right? The only knowledge you have is based on what you are told by the press. I'm not saying you are wrong, just that you and I have no idea what's been going on behind the scenes. Whatever has been going on, it certainly hasn't been successful but the success might not be made from lack of effort.

Palace are entitled to behave how they wish. It seems they wish to behave like absolute cunts. It's also a horrific mistake on their part not to take the fees we've offered. They will regret it when Liverpool low ball them in January.

This is possibly the first time ever that a transfer saga has made me not want a player who I think would be great for us.

Whilst I agree, that would only be on the basis that what we've been told by the media has been true. One way or another, the media have been absolutely wrong.... including the bald cunt above who said it was happening twice.

This is a great point regarding the media talking complete shit. Desperate for both players we were. I suspect DCL link is exactly the same. A passing interest perhaps.

The only way I can Guehi happening is if it was dependent on them signing a replacement and they were waiting on the lad from Germany to sign. The only thing that makes sense to me at this stage.

The deadline is tommorow right?

Right? Not sure how this needs explained any more.

I think he looks slower when we are used to seeing Gordon.

He's odd player in many respects. He doesn't have much skill in the traditional sense but he's such a mature user of the ball. There's no faff. He's also a good decision maker. Passes at the right time, shoots at the right time, holds onto the ball when he needs to. Loved that little dinked cross to the back post, from the right touchline . I see no reason why he wouldn't be better than Murphy or Almiron there. Yesterday he looked way fitter. He burst past their left back, which I've never really seen him do. There's also a connection between him and Tino that looked like it had legs. Really want him to do well. Especially after all the needless shite I've seen about him.

I think Howe will go: Pope Tino Krafth Burn Kelly Longstaff Bruno Joelinton Murphy Isak Gordon Just imagine the noise when Sandro gets subbed on.

His first time passing should give him loads of assists for Isak.

Last minute deals doesn't feel very us. That's why I'm fairly convinced we won't be signing anyone. Perhaps someone like Trafford if we lose a keeper. And yes I will be disappointed but I have to trust that those in charge of the club have their reasons for not spending. I will get behind Eddie and the lads regardless. Happy clappers of the world unite.

I don't know if it's newcastle specific but during the Pardew era it was revealed that for recruitment purposes they colour coded the players based on their value to the team. So Cisse, Cabaye etc were Purples. Seemed vaguely ridiculous at the time, even more so now. Alot of people use the term purple as tongue in cheek for a good player.

Good draw. We can make a few changes.

Think Sandro might have fallen in love tonight.