Paully

Bastards!

Monaco revisited!

From the Athletic - another Keeper?! I'm certain Dubs will go but we still have four if he does go! What positions/players are they looking at? A centre-back and a right-winger are Howe’s priorities while recruiting another goalkeeper is under consideration. Callum Wilson’s back injury increases the need for another forward, given Alexander Isak is the only fit front man — though any striker being brought in may first depend on the England international leaving. Howe, Mitchell and Eales are unified in their desire to prioritise quality over quantity, with most additions intended to improve the first XI. Newcastle want a right-sided centre-back and Milan’s Thiaw, a 22-year-old Germany international, and Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo are among those tracked. Howe has been keen to bolster Newcastle’s right wing for several windows, with a significant portion of their budget expected to be spent on that position. Having missed out on top target Michael Olise to Bayern Munich, despite meeting his Crystal Palace release clause, Newcastle retain an interest in Nottingham Forest’s Anthony Elanga, while Noni Madueke of Chelsea has been discussed and Fiorentina’s Gonzalez has been watched. Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin had been a striker target but, after a deal with Everton collapsed last month, Newcastle turned their attention to others. Lille’s Jonathan David has been watched for a long time. Which players could be leaving? Despite managing to comply with PSR by June 30, Mitchell is still looking to reduce their wage bill and the average age of their squad, so further senior players are expected to depart. Kieran Trippier, who is into the final year of his contract, has fielded interest from the Saudi Pro League but no firm offer has arrived. The 33-year-old was photographed at Newcastle Airport on Friday, fuelling rumours of an imminent exit, but he was heading away to Dubai as he has been afforded an extended break after reaching the Euro 2024 final with England. Trippier posted a photo on Instagram over the weekend alongside Tom Spring, Al Ettifaq’s chief scout, with the caption “good meeting”, which has sparked further speculation. Advertisement Miguel Almiron and Martin Dubravka have rejoined the squad, but both can leave for the right price, while Emil Krafth is into the final year of his deal and an exit has been explored. Wilson’s injury complicates any potential exit, but the 32-year-old has less than 12 months remaining on his contract. Newcastle hope to offload Jamal Lewis and Ryan Fraser, with the latter having agreed a deal with Southampton, though the details must be finalised with his club. While Lewis played in Newcastle’s friendlies against SpVgg Unterhaching and Hull City, Fraser remains banished from first-team training and Southampton manager Russell Martin has indicated that the deal needs to progress soon, otherwise they will move on to other targets. Isaac Hayden is also available for transfer. Bruno Guimaraes’ £100million release clause expired in June and Newcastle are keen to keep hold of the Brazil midfielder, although Manchester City have tracked him, while they have no intention of selling Alexander Isak. Howe is hopeful Anthony Gordon will stay, despite internal fears that his head was turned by an awareness of Liverpool’s interest.

Oh dear

England Cricket Tour to the West Indies – ODIs & T20Is 2024 31 October – 17 November 2024. Loves his cricket!

I’ll put big money on that Ryan Hardie scored one or the goals?! Superb young player!

Yep - said this for ages - whole thing is an utter farce!

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5655094/2024/07/26/newcastle-structure-owners-staff-coaches/

Two mins into a friendly! Wish he’d stuck the loaf on the bellend! https://x.com/the_forty_four/status/1816361404275761262?s=46&t=FsEm6VC2ijNnTjHjyXU7DA

It looks like ID checks for anyone going on Saturday - crock of shit!

I've just cheated - shocked ha ha!

Same! Without cheating by using Mr Google - only ones I can think of is either Overmars or Anelka?! I can't recall any big other sales (obvs Willock £25m!)?!

Early heads-up - Hebburn vs Heaton Stan on Friday night - weather looks good so hopefully a bumper crowd there!

100% this - I was on the bus going to Tranmere (I think - definitely an away match!) when it broke!

100% - remember when he went over there to 'train'.................! I got told about this in December - apparently was going to go in January but seen what happened to Henderson and didn't want to lose his Euro place! I'll always be grateful to him as he was the catalyst for our transformation and he's by far the best RB I've seen at NUFC!

Yeah, I thought that too sadly!

If he plays 38 PL games then he'll score at least 25 goals - generational talent and one I want here for a long time! Hopefully new contract announced soon!

Stupid, twatting PSR bollocks - he's going to tear it up but needs must due to the stupid rules. Hopefully we have a buy-back clause or big sell on clause?

Hebburn 2-0 Bishop Auckland Good game and a welcome win for Hebburn albeit they’ve played three very good teams before today and conceded a fair few!

Ridiculous! https://true-faith.co.uk/chelsea-psr/

Absolutely incredible

I was bizarrely just about to post this! Skybet - £20 EW I backed!

Dear Lord - just read that thread They're literraly insane! I genuinely fear for them when we become the super power that we will do eventually and win trophies!

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5642867/2024/07/18/darren-eales-newcastle-transfers-psr/