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His ability to get us up the pitch will be a tonic indeed.

I agree. Because of the obvious hypocrisy, if we did in fact bid that much for Guehi, has made me examine that premise. All we have is media sensationalism wrt how much the bid was, I think (correct me if I’m wrong). If we then realign that idea with the stated policy and reduce the Guehi fee by £15-20M it starts to make more sense. For me, when it doesn’t add up and we have a couple of suppositions there, we need to redefine/reimagine one of those until the logic holds. If you get my drift.

I think Sheargol (?) was saying the Guehi bids were not nearly as high as were being reported. Doesn’t he have previous for a bit of ITK?

Sandro Bruno Willock Interchanging front 3

Because forums are for speculation. None of us work for the club (that I know of) so all we have is supposition. What’s wrong with it? Because you can’t qualify it? Don’t bother with it then.

Those quote from the Athletic seem to say (to me) that the Newcastle recruitment team had identified Guehi from before when Mitchell arrived.

Jota is pretty good in there air too. He’s also proved himself at a higher level. Not that Barnes couldn’t, just the opportunity hasn’t come up.

He didn’t do much vs Spurs tbf but I think that fact he was on the field changed their shape a bit.

He’s like Jota but perhaps just a level or so below.

I don’t think the problem is that they have too many Ajax players there. They don’t have enough. That will fix it. Froggy will agree.

Yeah, the way Bruno and Sandro are pinning their 2 capable CMs back, leaving Maddison as the man to press JL, a mismatch if ever there was one, was very nice. Really hope that was a planned thing. Props also to Burn for that reverse ball. Also, rewatching it, double props to Murphy for holding his run, it’s on a split second before but JL hesitates and Murphy senses that. Perfectly weighted pass from JL. Surgeon with a scalpel, that ball.

Hope he gets some good experience and grows as a player so we can assess his value either to the squad or the business. p.s. I have no problem flipping cheap younguns for profit. It will be an avenue stream we’ll need to absolutely take advantage of.

Been thinking this but was reluctant to post it 😛 Our style could change into something quite different but on the basis of most of last season and our games so far, as great as he is, we’re wrong for each other. Think we could really do with a striker who can hold the ball up for a lot longer as we’re very slow to support them. Would help us get up the pitch. Anyway, let’s see if we start to play more towards his strengths 🤞🏼

He’s improving bit by bit each game. He’ll get there.

Was surprised he didn’t come on. Someone who could find a teammate with a pass would’ve steadied us through some of those rocky moments.

That is very sad. Imagine a childhood dream becoming a nightmare in a team that’s doing alright ffs. I’d rather he was on the bench but I want him to stay if he’s happy.

Surprised at a lot of these comments. He kept us in the game!! With all he had to do are people really digging him out over that? He saved the follow up shot! I can’t imagine what the score would’ve been if we had Vicario in goal….

I think he’s a decent enough footballer with a great attitude to running. Reckon he’d probably play better football at a club where he’s not terrified of making mistakes. That’s a shame. I really like him.

Was really feeling bad for him for the first 5 minutes or so. I could tell it really hurt him how he was playing. Was soooooo happy for him for the assist. Thought he was going to go for goal, I actually fancied him to score. He showed great awareness, pace and strength for that set up. Top character.

Tino’ s defending is largely a joy to watch. Think we’re missing Trips playmaking though. In time I hope Hall will provide that but he’s got some learning to do.

I really hope we can improve on our performances before the results catch up with them. Everyone we’ve played so far has moved the ball noticeably better than us. I don’t expect tikka takka (or want it) but being able to play 7 or 8 consecutive passes or at least cross the half way line now and again to relieve some pressure would do wonders for my nerves. We’re pure winging atm.

I read the Athletic article. I want to believe the journalists have credible contacts at the club but I don’t remember them having much genuine inside info before now. Without meaning to state the obvious, I very much doubt that they’ve managed to talk directly to Eales, Mitchell or Howe (not that they’re claiming to have done so). But those 3 have the clearest view of the ‘accident’. I’m loathe to speculate too much without direct quotes regarding specific matters from all of them. Something I doubt we’ll get. It’s behind us now. Let’s see what remedial action is taken over the next couple of opportunities. Fwiw, from what little ive read about PM, his affect will only be felt once we have the significant funds raised by selling a star player and he’s reinvested it in a few project signings.

You can imagine the team is stronger but until they get the same result, they aren’t. My point was though, I think we’ll have to play differently than our old ‘run all over them’ approach because the league has wised up. I did see some evolution at the beginning of last season before it went a bit pear shaped. Looking forward to seeing what our overall approach and philosophy will be.

? Wasn’t the Minteh sale to satisfy last years accounts? Would still leave us with £££ for this season.