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Very good post For me, the passion for Newcastle change dramatically since Ashley came in. If only a rich sheik would buy us, if only.... *dreaming*

My thinking as well. Great choice in my john humble. Guys, is there any connections between previous named captain and their departures? *conspiracy theory*

The choice of captain might convince Enrique to stay.

John Arne Riise on his way to Fulham for 20 mill NOK from AS Roma. (About £2,3 mill) Link: http://www.nettavisen.no/sport/fotball/pl/article3187495.ece (norwegian) Good signing tbh. Think he could have done a decent job for us, if Enrique leaves.

'nuff said: http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=606796

Didn't know where else to put it the "Not worthy a thread" thread maybe, but then again,the news is not insignificant. Wor Tioté played there....

link: http://www.vg.no/nyheter/utenriks/artikkel.php?artid=10080187 link: http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Roof-collapses-at-FC-Twente-Stadium-see-picture-here-article761604.html (english) link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-14063640 (english) UPDATE!: 1 person reported dead, 10 sent to hospital. UPDATE!: 1 person dead, 16 injured.

Er, the problem being that's not the tweet he was responding to. it's not? My apologies, just copied the question, and Msi's next respons to the user. Nothing in-between showd up at my screen :/

NUFCThreatLevel NUFC Threat Level @ @MsiDouglas Anything on your radar about this "Player at the Training Ground" rumour going around tonight? MsiDouglas Mark Douglas @ @NUFCThreatLevel Yes, NUFC are playing the long game. Patience the key

Their forum is full "What if X,Y,Z joins us tommorrow... currently thinking, Zog, Defoe and O'shea has been seen in the area then you have this: "If Messi, Phil Babb and Freddy Adu sign in the next few days" ...

Would that qualify for our continuation of the French revolution?

Kevin Keegan

Esp. when Zog is best of RW

sign him to do what? Wear out our new physio table in our NEW training facility?

FYP.

£10 mill for Long, £10 mill for Niel Taylor, £10 mill for Zog, £5 mill for Erding = £35 mill. Happy times!

Colin.. widely known as cwarr07. http://twitter.com/#!/cwarr07

Better ask Colin then

No thanks.

I don't know how reliable The Mirror is, though rumour might well be very true, as Xisco is not held in very high regard here. But looking at the article it's written/translated as if we are letting him go for free, which I highly doubt.

Deportivo out to rescue Newcastle flop Deportivo la Coruna are hoping to sort out a permanent deal for Newcastle outcast Xisco, according to Spanish reports. The striker has just returned to Tyneside after a six-month loan spell with old club Deportivo. He has appeared only nine times for the Magpies since joining from Deportivo for £5.7m three years ago. Depor president Augusto Cesar Lendoiro is waiting for the green light from Newcastle to open negotiations with the player. link: http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Newcastle-flop-Xisco-wanted-on-permanent-basis-Deportivo-La-Coruna-after-loan-spell-last-season-article755301.html

What is this?

Neil Taylor?

Not saying that he has done that before. I believe he will this season. Have you seen his reaction to Nolan being sold, and his own contract negotiation? He'll make a living hell on twitter when he realizes that his only options are getting sold, see out his contract or agree a pay-cut on a 2 or 3 yr deal. I really struggle to see Barton be professional and keep his performance up tbh. I'm fairly sure he realises his options already. And I think you're overplaying the influence of twitter in the dressing room just a tad tbh, I doubt Jonas will refuse to pass to him because Joey mentioned him in a hashtag, y'know? These guys see each other every day of their working lives and have a working relationship that stretches back years in some cases, just because we're privy to tiny fractions of their thoughts at any given time doesn't mean we should be constructing full blown character portraits and soap operas based on them. What you say is valid. However, in the case of Barton you should take into consideration his rather troublesome past, and the fact that he's been in jail while contracted to us. He's done well for us for such a short time when you look at how much time he's spent here. Overall he's been disappointing in my opinion. Of course youcan't get the full truth and aspects from twitter and the media about someone, but you certainly get a good picture of people opinion, because that is what Barton is expressing - his opinions. He's entitled to it, as much as people are entitled to judge him by his opinions, match performance and on- and off-field actions.