Mikky

12 minutes ago, STM said:

Another example of Barcelona thinking they can penny pinch because they are Barcelona.

In fairness every story seems to link a player to them - probably nothing to do with them 

He’s not going to Barca ffs - what a pointless rumour 

Barca ain’t spending 70m when they have Frankie playing the same role 

Deserved - he’s been excellent 

18 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said:

I’ve not seen him play but Nico Williams name keeps cropping up and we do seem to go back to long term targets.

He’s kind of like Ousmanne Dembele - very two footed - can dribble - his link up and general decision making seems better than Dembele’s - add Howes coaching and he could be a gem 

16 minutes ago, Matt1892 said:

Right forward.

Right or left - very two footed which is a huge bonus 

32 minutes ago, Decky said:

I think we'll end up staying at SJP rather than a new stadium in the future. The most likely option is that they'll bring in expert architects and engineers who will come up with plans to demolish and rebuild the East Stand with a few extra thousand seats in it, and also sort out how to build the Gallowgate to level 7 without it being an issue for the metro beneath it. People are saying it can't be done but we're talking about the Saudis and Reubens here, if anyone can get it done its them. 

hopefully can do something that maximises the matchday income side of things - ultimately I think that’s going to be key - even the basic stuff like getting fans in quicker - serving food/drink quicker etc 

1 hour ago, gbandit said:

Watched the TNT highlights of the 01-02 champions league final between Bayern and Valencia. Couldn’t remember the game from when I was younger but it looked like one of the worst finals ever.

 

Then watched the highlights of 03-04 Porto - Monaco. Some disgusting linesmen decisions against Monaco. Thank fuck the offside officiating is largely a load better nowadays 

This would be Valencia under Hector Cuper? One of the most defensive coaches in that era (although his Inter team thumped us 4-1)

For me the worst final was Juve vs AC Milan - literally the most pointless 120 mins of football ever 

18 minutes ago, Ikon said:

Antonio Silva, Diomande, Todibo, Inácio are some decent options as well. None of them cheap, especially Silva i imagine.

 

 

 

Todibo for me

A Silva is way too expensive - Benfica are notorious for their high prices 

9 hours ago, Alberto2005 said:

Bit OTT, he was definitely a lot better. He kept it simple with his passing and retained it well but didn't do anything special to describe his performance as "Wonderful".

But that’s his game and makes him the player he is - he isn’t going to dribble past 2/3 players - hit screamers from 25 yards - it’s his tactical discipline that sets him apart - it looks easy - but it isn’t 

1 hour ago, SUPERTOON said:

Think we are 2/3 Bruno/Isak type signings from really being a really top side. Hopefully we can add those in the next couple of windows (starting summer as I don’t expect us to do any major business in January).

Yep defo agree with this - I think this summer just gone was about completing the squad - now it’s about the marquee type signings that are really going to push us forward even more

22 minutes ago, Ben said:

What the fuck has happened to Ajax ? 

Basically the board they assembled post Overmars was incompetent - went against their tried and tested philosophy  - pretty sure a few sackings have taken place this last few weeks 

they’ll be back next season 

1 hour ago, Mazzy said:

UCL Twitter account clipped up 4 different occasions where Newcastle players (Burn, Bruno, Tripps and Gordon) made tackle/blocks and the fans went nuts for it. We've gotten use to that happening in the last few games at home but it was on another level on Wednesday. Especially during those first 15 minutes, seemed like every tackle where ever it was on the pitch was celebrated. 

It’s actually a clever tactic - really intimates the opposition especially when the crowd go bonkers 

2 hours ago, TheHoob said:

 

First time I've listened to more than a couple of clips of him, I will not only accept Ray on co-comms  What a bloke.

Ray just doesn’t work without Messi - I remember his being in tears after an incredible Messi goal 

Actually NUFC are an exception as he’s one of us 

10 hours ago, Shadow Puppets said:

I’m absolutely in love with that white short, white patch, red letter combo like. Beautiful.

It works really well with the stripes on the shirt 

it didn’t work well I thought in our last CL

season as the stripes were too thick 

Got to say I absolutely love our Champs League kit - looks so lush 

Stunning - real coming of age performance 

Bloke belongs 

1 minute ago, Aiston said:

I want Ray Hudson commentating every Newcastle game

 

 

Was he commentating?? I need to hear it

#Magisterial 

2 minutes ago, Superior Acuña said:

I was wondering who was getting M'bappe's shirt but looks like there was no swapping. Do they not do that in the CL?

Before KO for 2nd half I saw Longstaff negotiating a deal 

4 minutes ago, PauloGeordio said:

We got a bouncy castle out? Someone tell them it’s Newcastle

1 minute ago, Fezzle said:

Was one my favourite players throught the 90's, had a habit of El Classico goals for both teams. Superb technican player

Eliott Anderson is probably the player we have that is a similar style - obviously he has a long long way to go - but the style is very similar 

15 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said:

 

Seem to remember either him or Gullit trying to bring him here. 

Was probably Bobby - Enrique was so underrated as a player - he could play in any of the 10 outfield positions with ease - no wonder Bobby loved him 

Loved that pic of Luis Enrique next to the SBR statue - he was Bobby’s favourite player at Barca 

28 minutes ago, maze said:

Agreed! But CM first, then right sided wide player for me. 

Todibo - J Guerra - N Williams and possibly a young forward if we can 

We were linked with this guy a few weeks back - Javi Guerra (Valencia) - looks like some prospect 

Ashby been on the bench pretty much since he scored his goal a while back 

one to review in Jan