tommo

I watched the ending to see. He was last man on the pitch clapping fans. Definitely appeared to be a goodbye.

Not too concerned at the minute. I wonder if his behaviour come full time might give us some clues.

Ings would be a perfect signing for the position we are in.

Don’t understand anyone with any concerns or reservations about signing Trippier. Great player who instantly improves the side, knows the PL and knows Howe. Get him signed ?

haha a fellow berwicker!

Been feeling positive all week that we will get something. 1-2

It’s definitely the original as I had notifications set up for it and got them yesterday when they tweeted twice.

how soon is now?

Still pretty confident this happens eventually. Still a lot of noise about it and given the time elapsed I think we’d know if it was definitely over by now. Praying for mimms return also. On a side note, I have a folder full of screenshots of everybody who had my life when “pif pulled out”. Cannot wait to make them all social media famous when it eventually does happen. All hail the Saudi mags ??

Fwiw, skybet seems to have pulled the next PL manager to leave market.

CH updates were useful in the early stages, but there is usually a delay in things being published online so I would expect anything significant to be out in the media before CH reflects it Yes I would imagine the next development would be publicised with a press release, possibly interview first, but keep an eye out incase it’s not or Companies House are hot on the pulse. do you know something we don't? the twitter activity is certainly interesting.

To be fair he’s stated middle of May throughout without stating an actual announcement day/time. Not that I’m expecting much ?

The week starting tomorrow? Hopefully not just another “ITK”

I keep switching between being 100% confident and then having horrible "it's definitely not happening, this is NUFC" thoughts. Although the positive/optimistic thoughts massively outweigh the pangs of negativity. When I'm feeling optimistic I tend to think that this is investment that the government/PL will want in to the North East and in to Newcastle United. I do think that there will be certain people within the PL who feel queasy about this deal at the end of the day money talks. Surely the best way to start to offer reform in countries like SA is to invite them in to the fold with certain expectations of them? Surely there will be some kind of conversation about proper TV rights and the need for SA to invest properly in terms of these rights? Realistically, other PL clubs can not influence this - the legal challenge would be huge. If they cannot link any of our new directors to anything within the test, coupled with the financial potential for the league, I really do not see this not being approved. It's a hugely complex deal and will take time especially in the current climate. On a personal footing I am 27 and my main memories of NUFC are Mike Ashley. I vaguely remember the Champions League nights with my old man. I vaguely remember going to Cardiff in 2005 for the semi final and I vaguely remember the likes of Rob Lee and Gary Speed. Sadly, I vividly remember being at Hull when Pardew headbutted Myler. I vividly remember being on the bus to West Brom when the news of Kinnear having a heart attack came through. I vividly remember two relegations and the horrific treatment of people like Shearer, Hughton and Rafa. My partner is pregnant and we are due our first child in 7 weeks time. I want to be able to bring our child up to support a football team they are proud of. I want them to be excited to go to the match. I want them to pester me for the new kits as soon as they come out and I want them to lie under NUFC bed covers dreaming of playing for NUFC. I want them to clutch my hand walking up the stadium steps and as Bobby said, fall in love without being able to do a thing about it. I don't for one second condone what SA are or what they do or have done but I want my football club back and this is the biggest ever opportunity we'll have to do that. Please let it happen.

The same Steve McLaren who was sacked from the Derby job three weeks before he took the NUFC job? Nice of Derby to make it so easy for us and pay his contract up rather than ask for compensation ?

Got nothing to do with trust just look at the documentation submitted and signed by both parties. Never got anywhere near this stage and again read the tweet from @RedRoseMichelle as it sums it up pretty well what is actually happening. She is only guessing though at which stage it might be and what might be happening isn’t she ? An educated guess don’t get me wrong but still guess work It's a much more educated guess than that of Martin Samuel's.

Does anybody have a ST number I could use to purchase a further ticket for the Checkatrade trophy? PM me if so, would be much appreciated!

cheers bud £15 on.

messi?

Rob Elliot near Gotham Town yesterday with his missus.

Disagree. Build the team around him as your goal scorer and he'll score given the correct service.

6 in his last 10 games. Thought he was exceptional last night. Desire to win was second to none, just have to learn to put up with him being offside occasionally.

4 million pounds

Class footballer and seems a good guy. Hopefully things sort themselves out and he stays beyond the summer.