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Whoa ok so that's big. Haidara is amazing and defo someone we should be in for

The problem with getting Gordon it would essentially mean no Diaby

Wouldn’t mind him back on a free, let’s get him a Howe redemption arc story too

Was literally thinking this earlier!

What, Antonio Conte’s leaving?

I got into football aged 10/11 in 1994/95. I was at a relative's house and at the time a Newcastle game was on Sky Sports. I forget which. All of a sudden my older cousin said 'I went to school with him' - he was talking about Andy Cole. Needless to say I didn't believe him but then he told me all sorts of stories about him and it was true, he was actually in the same class. My cousin was a die-hard Man U fan, but I had picked my club from that day on, the club that Cole played for. As I got more into football, I really liked Keegan and the all-out-attack of the whole entertainer's era which reeled me in further. I also became a huge Alan Shearer fan - so it was perfect when he signed for Newcastle. As I'm a bit of a contrarian, it also suited me that whilst everyone at school supported Forest, Man U or Liverpool (with the odd Arsenal thrown in), I was the lone Newcastle fan - which got me defending the cause and got me hooked!

Still so glad we got Isak over this guy

Just checked - the sum total of play where Bruno and Isak have been on the same pitch together is the last 12 minutes of Leicester in the Carabao.

Almiron was also on at that time I don't think Bruno and Isak have ever been on the pitch together sadly, when Isak joined it coincided with Bruno's injury, then when he returned Isak got injured. At Sheffield Wed, Isak started but Bruno on bench.

At least with him, Burn, Longstaff, Anderson, Dummett and perhaps Gillespie there are more actual boyhood NUFC fans in the squad than any time in the last 25 years. Going back to Keegan’s time. Not the biggest deal in the world but good for the culture; enthusiasm, morale and buy-in.

Swap for Joao Pedro in the summer? Wood + 20M - not a bad deal Let's hope Watford don't get promoted

He had two great chances to score, Wood would have been nowhere near them. Isak is defo quality and will show it, confident about that

Plus his crap stop start penalties

Keegan is a visionary, who is motivating in a different way, in the sense you can’t help but be captivated by him and his dreams. The positivity rubs off on you and you feel ten foot tall. It’s pure charisma, someone who achieved the highest of heights (2x Ballon D’Or) but down to earth. You trusted him as above all else, he was refreshingly honest. Howe is a great leader but in a different way, more professional, more of a student of the game, more technical. He also inspires trust in the sense you know he cares, he will have your back. He will also put the work in, so commands respect. Plus he improves players, so there’s lots to gain individually. Keegan was the perfect frontman at the perfect time, the new Premier League, will give you quotes and passion and stories for days, and that will almost cover up the poor infrastructure and behind the scenes because he can sell the vision so well. Whereas the Saudi project actually needs a more understated approach. They don’t want to draw too much attention. The trust is in the grand vision and resources and the sporting project, and Howe is the perfect executor of this master plan. Both were perfect fits at the perfect time.

Lamptey would be great for the 'young RB' - has lost his way so needs a fresh start

The break came at a great time for Forest, more time to gel plus this new player, Scarpa could be a hidden gem for them. Fancy them to get out of it.

Now that Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Al-Nassr is finalising, if we are in CL next year, I can definitely see a 'loan' deal being arranged to NUFC. Pushed for by him primarily. Think it's obvious. Saudi are trying to bid for 2030 world cup and so Ronaldo is to their project what Neymar and Mbappe and Messi were to Qatar's. They'd want Ronaldo at their primary club in some way I imagine.

It was interesting that Spurs only just pipped us to him when he was signed. For years I thought what a steal at 5m, what could have been etc etc, and he's obviously more than repaid their trust in him with his first few seasons. But if he had signed for that shell version of NUFC - we probably wouldn't have even seen those amazing few seasons. So much of a players career depends on environment, right place right time, right coach etc. He's not the first who can only play very well under one manager. I do wonder if him going to Poch, no matter what team he's at could be the last thing to salvage his career. Someone who truly understands how to get the best out of him. It also could be Owen style - burned out too soon, shone very brightly but for only a brief period. Played more senior level football in his teens than perhaps he should have, as his body was growing.

His reputation is that shot that I don’t think there’s a club whose fans wouldn’t revolt if he was announced. Perhaps down in the conference maybe but anything above he is done

Joao Felix reminds me of Rui Costa in the way he plays. Would be great to get him 20 odd years after we only just missed out on Rui Costa.

Imagine Bruno and Bellingham in the middle. We could be the next step up for where he is now, a Premier League Borussia Dortmund? Guaranteed first choice here. Statement signing.

If that doesn't tell you how Benitez was a genius to finish 10th first season back, nothing will.

Yes I've always wondered that They even call him the worst PL signing ever? Was it a change in manager that affected him? Because at the time, we had the French world cup winning starting number 9 and the english world cup starting number 9. Definitely looked good on paper Riviere was much worse over a longer period of time. I thought Andreas Andersson was crap for a longer period of time too.

Might be some truth to this, Paqueta was seen as the better of the two at Lyon but look at Moyes vs Howe and you can see why one is doing well and the other not so much.

Howe: Future's looking brighter Bruce: Always a Gaslighter Howe: Psychology Bruce: Psychopath