Nepharite

I'm really struggling to remember the last time we really played well, the whole game? Not results wise there have been a few good results, just not down to good football?

It looked like that to me as well.

Was it definitely 442 yesterday though?

At least Bruce has admitted that he knows Miggy's best position is just behind the striker.

If I remember correctly Stavely offered him a £300mil no strings attached deal. He said that it was a waste of time. I believe the asking price is probably the £350mil being reported. With the Saudis being on board the quite substantial extra £50mil Ashley tax can be afforded.

Back four with Rose and Manquillo. Get the team 20yards further forward to help Joelinton.

With Bruce admitting that we'll eventually have to change formation. Which one suits our current squad?

You could replace Bruce with Pardew and we ended up 5th lol.

Pallotta's really trying to buy Leeds isn't he? We are being used as a ruse to get them cheaper surely?

The ones I spoke to said that he was a very good Championship Manager with a proven record of getting clubs promoted. Couldn't argue with their logic.

Could someone be using this Bin Zayed group to hide the real dealmakers, so it appears there is no conflict of interest by the Al Nahyan family? Just far enough removed to look good, for the authorities. An interesting point I saw someone make online.

I hope this is a case of darkest before the dawn. I've already jacked my season ticket in, rarely watch any football (especially Newcastle). Until we have a new owner my love of the game in general is being eroded, possibly beyond redemption. That's with Rafa in charge!

£772 in the East Stand about a £100 increase on last year. Sad to say it but I think Im out. If Rafa signs on for the long haul I'll reconsider.

There used to be a "Cock of the North" pub, just south of Nevilles Cross in Durham. Its a housing estate now.

Two penneth alert; Rafa doesn't know his budget as the takeover is imminent. Within the week, probably. The deal needs it's I and t' s sorted then he "will be able to act" as soon as he's given the nod. That's why we have bi-polar reports of our targets. He's relaxed in presser because everything is in place.

Would love Sakho here.

Looked to me like Firmino says "loco, loco puta"

Unfortunately we will see next week what a world class manager with fantasy money does against our world class manager working with fat Mike.

Massive Xmas present that!

Valued by whom? Man Utd's main shirt sponsorship is £50m a year for the most exposure on the world's most visible team. A few ground boards for a struggling / Championship team is worth half of that? Do people really think a bunch of flashing ground boards at SJP has been pivotal to the growth of SDI? Come off it. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/mike-ashley-admits-newcastle-deals-4197471.amp

I pity the poor bastard Mike decides to buy next, unless it's the great unwashed down the road.

20mil striker would be like a diamond in a goats arse the way we are playing ATM.

The club had confirmed the bid a few pages back. Did they then decide to say it wasn't £300mil 20mins later?