clintdempsey

Hm. I don’t like the idea of Nuno tbh. Got a bad feeling about him for some reason. Yeah, he did a great job with Wolves for a while but there’s something off about him I can’t shake. Think it would end in tears tbh. He’s a bit too cautious, I’d say we need someone who can galvanize the fans, squad and club through charisma and personality. I know I’ve said it a lot of times but I’d much rather an “unknown” with a penchant for progressive, attacking football like Fonseca, Jaissle or Amorim than Nuno.

Dyer was superb for us. When him, Robert and Solano were firing on all cylinders we were a very good team. Bobby’s team had so many different threats be it the sheer breakneck pace of Dyer, the intelligence and sweet, sweet right foot of Solano, the power and directness of Robert, the brute force and never-say-die-attitude of Shearer combined with Bellamy’s tenacity. Fucking hell I miss those days.

Of course it can be a bit frustrating waiting for this. But I have faith that they do what they think is right and will get a set-up in that will take us forward. As for this weekend's game, anything other than a defeat is a bonus due to how our team looks and how mismanaged we've been for such a long time. A new manager wouldn't change that IMO. Would definitely be for the best to have the new man in place before Brighton and the international break though.

No managers have been interviewed, we've gone from the UK's cheapest billionaire to the world's cheapest investment fund. The reason for the complete guesswork and silence is that there's absolutely nothing to report. Still suffering from the Ashley years here, expecting the worst. In reality though I do think that they're taking their time. Once we get a team in place for the football side of things decisions and deals will be much quicker than this. A super important decision that will help form the club for the future would always take time once the takeover was approved in the middle of the season. Fingers crossed we get something really special, that the fans can get behind.

What’s the system bud? Home team Lucky 15’s at 3s or over?

Rafa would be ideal in a way. But at the same time I don't want to ruin what he gave us the last time. Also, I would think that some of the less brainy sections of our fans would get on his back in no time if things are perceived to move to slow and/or lack of attacking football. I'm also hesitant to how he'd work in a set-up with a Sporting Director/DOF. For me, I'd want something fresh. Preferably an up-and-coming continental manager who has a progressive and attacking ethos. Someone who can both coach the players we do have but also give the fans something to rally around. And I want that coach to work with a Sporting Director/DOF. IMO this would give us the best chance of sustainable and longterm progression where a coach can be replaced within an existing and functional framework. I like what I've seen from Fonseca, Ten Hag, Terzic and maybe even Jaissle. Any of those working alongside Campos, Overmars or Rangnick would be awesome.

The thing about our squad being mediocre and facilities being limited to say the least is the greatest reason for turning to a manager with a clear and progressive philosophy. Realistically most of the squad won’t be here in 18 months. I’d far prefer a manager that tries to turn us into an attacking team instead of going for a “safe pair of hands”. Rafa would probably be the safest pair of hands we could turn to right now but I’m honestly not sure I’d want to revisit that. There’s always the risk that everything he built with the fans last time out will be tarnished by the new expectations. I’d probably go for an exciting name such as Fonseca/Ten Hag or maybe even Jaissle or Edin Terzic. A manager that can grow along with the club and help mold it together with a DOF/Sporting Director. Whoever they end up hiring will be backed to the hilts from January onwards IMO.

Smelly (Erik Sandin) has had an awful lot of, er unique, aliases to say the least. My two favorites are Groggy Nodbeggar and Herb Reath Stinks. Great band NOFX.

When Asprilla rocked up in that coat in the snow.

Exactly the same here. Sitting in Sweden with tears in my eyes these last few hours. Hard to believe it, seems like the love for the club never has left after all. ❤️

Don’t really know what to add. Relieved, excited, a bit torn, thankful, all words that come to mind. Will we finally see the back of MA, of Bruce? What a night!

I’ve been a fan since my father was working over in Newcastle back in the early 90’s. Must have been 1992 or 1993. He bought me a scarf and a hat and after that I was stuck (was pretty easy falling for that team the first few years tbh). Thankfully I’ve lived through the days of KK and Sir Bobby and know what a great club this can be. It’s been a long time since then of course with a few glimpses of dignity sprinkled over a boat load of shit. Sad to see what it’s come to since Ashley took over the reigns but at least I have a memory of what we can and hopefully one day will be again.

Sounds more like a regular weekend at the cottage that.

By jumping face-first into a rock from a cliff? That's a very sound representation of our historical ways I'd say.

Let’s give this a try. BTTS. SOG Benzema 2+, Mount 1+ and Werner 1+ - 9/1

Well, I must be stupid but I can’t for the life of me find a way to pledge from abroad. I’m trying to throw money at this goddammit.

I honestly would forgive Ashley almost everything he’s done (or at least 75% of it) if he pulls the plug on the Brewcie Experiment. My grandad would do a better job than this and he’s been six feet under for 11 years.

It most certainly is. It's outdated and not fit for purpose facilities wise. But, I honestly believe that 98% of footballer look for the money first (not that we're paying enough to lure them here anyways when other clubs are in for them), playing time and style, manager etc. before facilities. Our problem is, we don't have any of it to attract the right calibre of players at the moment. A state of the art training centre wouldn't help much with Ashley/Bruce in command and low-balling clubs and players.

Doesn't that article state the opposite though? " In truth, it is questionable how important facilities are in the grand scheme of things, especially in this day and age. “If you’re moving within the Premier League, you’re not going to be blown away by anybody’s facilities now because Brighton’s training ground is not far off Tottenham’s training ground,” says an agent. “No player is signing for a club based on the stadium or the training ground. You might be impressed by it but you’re signing because the deal is the right deal, it’s a bigger club than the one you’re at, or if you’ve moving down it’s a club that is going to give you an opportunity to play.” "

I signed up tonight as well. The more the merrier. At least a united front is a whole lot better than the individual pissing contests supporters are often drawn to.

Was the "socks blown off" a Freddie Shepherd special or Chris Mort special? Can't remember but feels like a summer transfer window special from a long time ago.

? Sounds great. #cans

Id still go for something like this. Blast from the past that is. A thing of beauty though.

What’s JV1 limited? Seems like it's a company owned by RB Sports (Reuben Brothers) set up at around the same time as the other companies. Same directors as RB Sports as well. Plus Staveley now.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/saudi-sovereign-wealth-fund-in-talks-to-buy-u-k-soccer-team-newcastle-united-11579950242?redirect=amp#click=https://t.co/iFhbG0cUoL Here we go again. Staveley back in. ?