Geordie Ahmed

I think the following is what he'll go with 

Dubravka 

Trippier-Schar-Burn-Targett

Bruno-Longstaff-Joelinton

Almiron-Wilson-ASM

But I'd like to see Botman start and Willock over Longstaff 

29 minutes ago, Ketsbaia said:

Not only are Chelsea spending £62m on Cucurella but it's seemingly to be the left centre-back in a three-man defence. Just seems a waste of his talents.

Surely he would only be a backup for that spot and primarily compete with Chilwell for LB?

Silva-Koulibaly-newCB/Azpi is what I reckon the back 3 will be

Just now, duo said:

How is it a non story?

Because Clearlake Capital are an investment firm that manages money for lots and lots of companies/individuals

The  article states no investment exceeds 5% so that's the max PIF will have  

9 minutes ago, Jack27 said:

 

I’m sure this non-story will be received well online 

Yep, a non-story really but makes for a fun headline

On 12/03/2022 at 11:20, Geordie Ahmed said:

I think it's pretty likely he'll get a contract extension in the summer 

Seemed obvious and inevitable to me, sensible decision all round

Glad to see we are being ran like a normal club

The £20m thing could well be true, who knows but if it is not sure why it is a concern 

Since the owners have come in it's not only transfers we have spent/committed to, there's all the other stuff such as the extra staff we've taken on (proper staff, not doylems like Charnley) and the money spent on the stadium/training ground.

Ultimately, our revenues need to increase and that's not an overnight thing, I do think patience for a few years is needed

7 minutes ago, gbandit said:

I think he’s looked better than ok and I think he can play a role for us this season. My main issue with keeping him is less about the team’s fortunes and more about whether his development would be better getting 90 min games in the championship 

Agreed

I think him playing 90 mins every week at a higher level than last season is better for his development, more than coming off the bench later on in games

14 minutes ago, Nobody said:

Spending the Richarlison money and telling FFP to go fuck itself I'd assume. 

Covid is still around so that's an excuse covered for another set of accounts

39 minutes ago, et tu brute said:

Brighton's a bit different from Lyon. Doesn't alter the fact he said everything was agreed and he was due in London, when that is obviously not the case. 

Why are they different?

Brighton could have their own reasons for saying nothing is agreed. If the deal goes through in the next few days then Fabirzio was right

23 minutes ago, et tu brute said:

So not quite 100% then 

Lyon also offered a denial when it came to Bruno

Wouldn't be surprised if the deal goes through in the next 24-48 hours

Just now, TRon said:

 

Shrewsbury might just have a Bruce type manager.

Fair point, my knowledge of Shrewsbury is restricted to their doylem looking lion on their crest

He couldn't get a game for League 2 Shrewsbury so Championship is probably pushing it

Yeah they sold Aribo and Bassey, got decent money for them, around £30m

Not sure if they've spent much of it, probably waiting to see if they get into the CL first 

7 minutes ago, TRon said:

What's this lad like who they are thinking of bringing as a replacement for Maddison? Houssem Aouar? Is he worth looking at?

 

 

I'm a big fan of his, stock was highest when they played City in the CL and he was fantastic, form has dropped a bit since then but still a fantastic footballer

I would be over the moon if we went for him as an alternative to Maddison 

21 minutes ago, Newcastle Fan said:

Loving the fact that two Sunderland fans have created a whole account about their love for Bilbao and how closely associated the two clubs are only for Bilbao to go creating full video montages about how much they love Newcastle saw the sad bastards tweeting to the Bilbao Spanish page trying to undermine it but they were largely ignored.

Aye that's been hilarious

He keeps tweeting that the relationship is just a drunken night and European defeat but conveniently ignores the official Bilbao twitter proper going to town over the "relationship"

He also claimed that their links are based on the origin but is unable to provide any evidence, his entire existence absolutely in the mud  

10 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said:

Just seen their display and think it looks class tbh. All for fans trying to create an atmosphere and spectacle.

I agree, thought the display looked good and like you say any fan doing that deserves credit

The issue is the way they've had a go at us for it and then also they way they caricature that we claim to have invented flags, both of which are nonsense

18 minutes ago, TK-421 said:

 

Thought you were joking about them blaming 'Mag' coppers, but they actually are. 

They need help, their obsession with blaming anything negative on "Mags" is extremely unhealthy 

9 minutes ago, HTT II said:

Well I beg to differ, again I know of a women’s senior teams giving their under 18 male equivalents a run for their money and even recording the odd win, obviously it doesn’t get reported on so as not to embarrass the men’s game. You’re right though, we shouldn’t compare!

 

 

 

You don't actually believe this do you?

Have next to no knowledge of the players but someone on RTG is hoping Scott gets to show the trophy at the BOL

I mean, does she actually play for them? And do players usually parade international trophies at the clubs they play? (Obviously have no experience of England winning so no idea if this is a thing) 

Lovely free kick from Neymar, 2-0 to PSG in the Super Cup Final

3 minutes ago, Gawalls said:

Massive jump from first division to championship and they’re not used to it yet. I think it’s a good point

Depends on what the expectation/hope is, if the aim is to stay up then it's a good point.

If it's promotion then maybe not so great but it's only 1 game, we lost our first two and still got promoted relatively comfortably (Obviously we had a much better squad and manager)

I think Howe likes having Murphy as a bench option due to his pace

Just now, LFEE said:

Quick question… Maddison or JWP?

Maddison

I'd be shocked if we managed to complete this signing but this would be one hell of a coup if we did 

Even the Mackems couldn't find fault with this 

Should have been a red for O'Nien that