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Good addition to the squad. Never came across as a consistant performer & could go missing - then again I remember him most from his time with the Smoggies.

I certainly hope so.

again, i did put in bold letters "once the squad rebuilding is done" but don't let that deter you I guess we all have different opinions on where squad building stops & trophy signings start. I know that you have defined this in the original post but for me the current realistic trophy siginings being mooted aren't really trophy signings at all & I would class them as part of the squad building. We aren't in a position to go for true trophy signings. Playing by your rules, the needs of the team & on the basis that he will be guaranteed to be fit I'd have Woodgate back like a shot. Unfortunately, he will not be fit.

Free & better than what we have (if used as a RB) = Get him in

Let's just not put a figure on it. MA should simply ask Sam which players he needs & can attract to the club, to make us into a viable option for the real top players to consider coming to in the future. He should then tell Sam to go & get them & that the money will be there. This may cost 20, 30, 40, 50 Million or more but it is important we do it right & have a platform to build from. We must start this process now, we will have competition from the likes of Man C, WH, Blackburn & possible others so there is not time to waste. MA over to you.

I think we should only consider trophy signings once we have a real one in the cabinet. We have spent years buying "trophy" players, these have sold shirts & captured imagination but the team has failed to deliver silverware. Use ALL the money to build a trophy winning team & thereafter, by all means, get a trophy player. By that time we may be a team they would want to sign for (as opposed to being mercenary - Shearer excepted) and will come and want to perform. Let's walk before we can run. There is going to be an awful lot of cash out there with all these buy-outs. 50M may not go that far in what may become an inflated market.

Gudjohnsen would be a much better acquisition than Smith. Trouble is I don't think he'd come here.

May just be spin to put pressure on Spuds to increase their offer.

Dyer isn't a wide player, you can not compare them in that position. Dyer will never make a winger, Milner's biggest problem is a lack of pace. His crossing is ok; Nobby's is better.

Means I can talk shite & get away with it. You would though, wouldn't ya?

No no no. We should not be even mentioning bargain basement signings. Just a thought, we don't know what system Sam will play & he has a midfield of Milner, Emre, Butt, N'Zogbia, Barton, Duff, Dyer & Solano to chose from. Roeder tried Nobby at right back & Sam has apparently mentioned Dyer; how about giving Milner a go? This may suit Sam's formation & would allow Dyer the flexibility to play on the right without perhaps having to hug the touchline. Do I like Dyer? No, do I think he could be a real asset if motivated? Absolutely. Do I think Milner could play RB? From what I have seen Milner could play most positions adequately but I don't think he has the pace to be a top winger.

Can only 1 person find a place for Dyer or do you think he's leaving? If he is fit & interested I feel Sam will have to make a place for him. He may be rubbish at finishing but he can wreak havoc with his running. As for Roze; we can only hope he is better that what we have got. I don't think any of us really knows enough about him. We were told Boumsong was a world beater..........

Best player seen? Gazza without question. He was simply unplayable in Italia '90. When we played the Dutch he was head & shoulders above anyone else on the pitch. It was his performances that set the tone for the whole team.

Ask how much money he has got to spend & when will he get it? We are scrapping around bargain basements when surely we will not need too.

The agent seems a bit of an operator. I hope his goods are worth it & not over hyped & priced rubbish.

Decent squad player. However, Sam must have guarenteed 1st team football & a striking position (otherwise why join us from Manure?). Does Sam know something we don't - Owen or Martins which one is on his way? Owen wants to go & Martins is "home" in Italy & his buy out clause has just been revealed - coincidence?

This has not translated. If you can wait to book your flight then do so.

thus the day is clear?google is s*** lol. We want to order tickets before. As we make best. Newcastle vs Liverpool is a popular match for television. Thus, do not rule out the game being on either Saturday at 12, Sunday at 2pm or 4pm, or maybe even Monday at 8pm. May be a difficult game to get tickets for as well if we are in good form. I think this will be a Champions League week (it was last year). If it is we will not play on the Saturday. We will probably play on the Sunday or it could be the Monday. If this is the game you want I'd advise you against booking up just yet.

Yes, from the official club website. SKY & Setanta television have not released their live match dates yet so some of these will be subject to change, normally to a Sunday. Best advise if you are booking early is to stay here both Saturday & Sunday. Otherwise wait until SKY & Setanta announce their dates. I don't know when this will be. SKY's fixture list will be posted here: http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=217652

You will get the fixture list here: http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Fixtures/0,,10278,00.html

I agree. The club can't know at this stage what tickets will become available.

I can not believe this, especially at such an early stage. If you miss your deadline the club usually give you another chance. An awful lot of people who told me that they wouldn't renew must have changed their mind. For those who are better off, seats must be still available in the Sports Bar etc. I must admit there have not been any adverts on local radio trying to flog tickets............

I think every Toon supporting genuinely wants him to be fantastic. So much so that observations become taken as criticism by others. Many of the observations are based upon our personal experience of years of watching potentially good centre backs not progressing as they should. Taylor needs coaching, for me the 2 biggest areas for him to look at are to stop getting caught square on & I'd lightly strap his arms to his side in training so he can't pull with them. 8) His commitment last night was brilliant.

That's it, you need the full strip for best effect I can't find any photo's. If this were updated - fantastic. At the time the material scratched to hell (as do the replicas).

13M seems fair enough to me. I'd be surprised if anyone offered it. This internal review is going to be interesting!