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The fact that its a 5yr contract being reported (2029) would suggest your guess is incorrect and therefore not the strategy. Without his work rate and intensity there is a massive drop off as we’ve seen. Would be careful with his contract. Pleased he’s extending and not breaking wage structure the main thing. He’s better than a lot on here thought he was, but he’s not as good as he thinks he is. Balance to be had.

Maybe needs pinned or put somewhere else… https://support.newcastleunited.com/hc/en-gb/sections/14310701692444-Mags-Member-Ticket-Ballot-Member-General-Sale-Information

Was probably a bit further down the line than that. Deal and figures both sides in principle agreed and a medical booked in Germany but we held off hoping we could resolve our PSR black hole an alternative route at the eleventh hour. Which we did. Clearly the biggest fallout of it all has been AG’s mental state since. If we valued Miggy and paid as much attention to him I’m sure the last couple of windows have had similar effect to him also.

Very sad news and best wishes for him and his family. On a lighter note it does seem the gods are always against NUFC. Nothing seems to go as planned. Whether it be getting wealthy owners and laws introduced to kerb mainly just us. Cup Final no show. Then the Ashworth situation. Missing out on Europe when normally we wouldn’t have. New cup draw rules the year it doesn’t suit us and extended ECL the year after we made it. Then Meh & Mandy. Then EH & Mitchell. Now Eales. All in a relatively short space of time. So many sliding doors. Enjoy the journey they say

Sold Out.

Not really. Lacking of running and making yourself available for a pass or attempting to win the ball back is ALL on the player.

The problem with the likes of Gordon and Bruno only the players themselves can sort. It’s not on the coaching team when there’s a lack of application.

Yes.

What data metric highlights elite passing ability?

Has its critics on here for its simplicity but i keep looking at the stands and elevation gradient and how big each block is and think it will be a bear pit personally.

Exactly. One size fits all rules don’t do us any favours.

Always think survey results are very subjective. It all depends on how clever and clear the questions are. For example i could ask 1000 match going fans would you prefer to stay at SJP and you’ll get a simple yes from the majority. If you ask the same 1000 are you prepared to give up your Season Tickets for 4+yrs to assist in renovations of SJP you’d get a much different answer. If you ask the same 1000 you’ve had your stint attending so due to size the ground is going 100% general sale again you’d get a different answer. If you ask the same 1000 that we will be restricted in our player spending if we remain again you’d get a different response. If you you continually pose the question to those who think they OWN their seat and went through the Ashley years happily you’ll always get a high % wanting to remain. You can’t just ask would you prefer to stay or move and not spell out the consequences of each option. It’s like Brexit all over again.

Think your sums are slightly out. You forgot the £1b to square up the piracy issue allowing them to buy the club

Yeah can’t think we have too many fringe players who’ll start apart from Osula. Kelly at LCB might be nice to see but other than that due to our form and need to progress we’ll go very strong. Change in bench might be more youngsters at most but not sure I’d class them fringe players.

What fringe players do we have?

This kind of thing is so frustrating. Definitely a modern day problem. It’s a great gesture. It should be received that way. Not sure if joking…

They won’t reveal that. The league will just bring more rules in against us. Their original plans have probably already been torn up twice.

Not really. What you actually expecting?

Palms to grease. Land to acquire.

Wonder if this lad is a big miss behind the scenes.

What’s the latest with KdB?

Man City judgement a week away. Let’s see what happens with that and what if any effect it has.

If Joelinton plays well we’ll do well today hopefully. No dwelling on the ball. Can’t afford to carry him if he’s more interested in picking fights.

Last year he only really had 3 fit midfielders at one time most of season. It’s only the last couple of games this season he’s had some options. I get your point but it’s always important to remind yourself our injury and suspension situation last season. Bruno for example couldn’t make a tackle for a third of the season as we couldn’t afford to have him be suspended again Longstaff playing injured. Who was our third midfielder again? Imagine all these supposed elite managers in that scenario with 3 GKs on the bench and youth prospects