Nepharite

So much for the Premier League never commenting on prospective owner checks.

The Premier League wont announce anything

Theres an Atlantic article that says it would cost £20mil to buy him out of his contract. So probably not gonna happen?

You say that but someone on here compared ASM with Giggs the other week. You really do have a holier than thou attitude!

Comparing his excellent balance to Giggs, yes. Can you read or just get by letting people help you?

His balance is his greatest asset. The way he very quickly transitions fro receiving the ball to full on sprint is amazing. Coupled with his ability to jink at high speed too. Giggs was the last player with that sort of ability imo.

Go for Danny Ings in the Summer?

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.