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Krafth was alright, Schar really needs to come in so we can start to actually pass the ball a bit.

That camel wouldn’t be allowed to drink.

Yeah of course, I agree. I’m just saying be careful if you walked away because of Ashley and came back under the current owners. If you make that argument.

FWIW, the argument that doesn’t make sense is “I don’t have a choice, I’m a Newcastle fan”. The fact is many people were prepared to walk away because of the previous owner, and we never said that was in any way wrong. So anyone who stays or turns their back because of this ownership is also making a decision. Think that’s an important distinction.

Yeah, I mean it’s never clear when the ‘blame’ is suppose to fall on the fans or what we’re actually supposed to do. And it’s the PL and government who have structural relationships with SA. It feels like an attack because it makes us feel guilty/defensive about enjoying the takeover, which is sadly just a feeling we have to live with.

Not necessarily, but I’d be nervous about it for that reason. My feeling is more “the takeover is amazing but it’s a shame where the money is coming from”. So I wouldn’t really want to glorify or highlight that aspect. That said, I don’t expect every football fan to think of it in those terms, and I imagine most are just dressing up because they’re excited. I’d like people to be more aware of what Saudi Arabia get up to, I’m sure that is happening to some extent with all the coverage.

I do agree, but how much do you think is just ‘fans find something about rival club to take the piss out of’? Obviously I agree with highlighting the issues, as long as blame isn’t directed at the newcastle fans themselves.

It’s the defence as well, absolutely no thought other than to launch the ball every time.

Agree in general, but I’m sure a lot of the time it’s just a way to slag off rival fans, and they actually don’t care about the issues they’re highlighting.

One of the worst performances I’ve ever seen yesterday. Not sure he passed to a teammate ever.

The separation argument was just a corrupt cover for the pressure the PL was coming from Qatar and the bigger clubs anyway, no? It was never the actual reason for stopping the takeover.

I thought that ASM might be one of the casualties of the new regime. Up to him of course, he has the talent to be a key part of the new team.

Yep, ASM was shit. Needs to suck it up quickly.

I’d say Palace is one of the more working class London crowds. Certainly the area of South Norwood and Croydon isn’t affluent at all.

Has to be this.

Hard to adjust to caring about results, especially when you’re facing a battering.

The players are unfit and mentally ruined.

As it stands we’re almost definitely going down. Ask me again when we have a manager.

Clarke and Richie were both horrific. Krafth was alright. So many times when a player could take a touch or make pass they just swing a leg and send the ball anywhere. Countless small errors like that. Big changes needed very fast.

Can see 3 points max out of those games.

Pulled my calf this morning Might still be OK after a week.

You didn't watch his lavish signing videos?

Liked his interview, but obviously hard to believe he's going to do a good job based on the car crash we've been since he came here. Let's hope that was all Bruce and we'll see some players in their correct positions and stuff.

I’d give Lampard a chance, but I don’t want him. As much for the insufferable media chat as any ability he might have.

FFS Luke