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From the bits I heard Gerrard absolutely nailed his press conference TBF. Spoke brilliantly.

I’ve never massively rated him TBH. Only speculation but a RB & GK would be bottom of my priorities. CM’s and CA’s is what we need desperately.

Zidane perhaps the best fit ?‍♂️

The thinking behind it is this guy has been a long time NUFC fan and also member of their show for the last 2 years or more. So it was good PR for the club and I also believe for the guy himself as the publicity helped him get a ticket for the Brighton game. They are eating in a friend of his house I believe who has offered to cook for them all as they were reunited and between the two of them have provided Wraith etc some official attire which they’ve worn out of respect. Looks like the friend/host has videoed it as probably feeling quite proud about it all. What people forget is Wraith’s main income is largely based on self publicity with a huge attachment of that aligned with NUFC. So when we do it it’s irrelevant apart from you might get a few more friend requests or followers depending on who’ve you’ve tagged so you would question why. Whereas he is expanding his audience and therefore monetary reach. Speaking of who’ve you’ve tagged did you not notice the post in the Games section for you? ?

Bit different welcoming someone half the way around the world and making an effort than someone 100 miles up the road who… and correct me if I’m wrong… don’t walk around everyday if any day in kilts. When did you last visit Scotland? ?

In fairness they are dressed out of respect for their friend who’s visited from Saudi Arabia… no?

Did the same with Dortmund and think he’d be fairly low maintenance which is what is required whilst the owners organise themselves and the club.

In fairness he probably could as he’s shown that’s one of the things he can do.

If only you knew… ?

5Live reporting it’s off… who else do you suggest? ? My thoughts are quite simply someone has jumped the gun. If it’s from our side to apply pressure on UE I’d be disappointed and would explain his reaction. There’s no real secrets in football these days due to social media etc but until the club says anything or there’s a sighting it’s always safest to take with a large dose of scepticism. As much as he annoys people just like the takeover Luke Edwards approach has proven correct again. That’s why it concerns me the others reporting it as getting done today were briefed from the club as if you end up with Howe you’ll end up with a lot of disappointment and what ifs and also some embarrassment as it’s with cap in hand. Big 24hrs for the club but seems a lot of work to be done to get UE in before Brighton. Not ruling out the international break but slightly more worryingly I’m not ruling out EH either. What is very clear is the timing of the takeover has been a bit of a nightmare for the short term. Wouldn’t surprise me if the EPL had played their part in the fixtures either ?

Talksport reporting it off now. All similar reasons via the Spanish media.

Lovely goal from Man Utd. Fernandez such an intelligent player.

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Just can’t see him embedding himself in the community like Rafa did. If he stays at arms length I foresee trouble for him when we have an inevitable bad patch. I worry about what you consider as a charm. Think you are mistaking it for Smarm ?

Not doubting his managerial credentials but just have that feeling he won’t be great fit for the average NUFC fan. Hopefully he’s more charismatic than the few interviews I’ve seen him give but he seems very lacking in what the fan base usually latch on to. The Geordie’s have always liked a charmer. Personally would’ve preferred someone with no previous ties to a British Club but of all the ones who have then he’s clearly the best choice.

Yep would be good. I’d like to play the Larry David role if possible ?

Awaiting on @neesy111 to share his grand plan. Seems like @HaydnNUFC has already vetoed the Beehive which would’ve been one of my choices ?

Rafa the best fit but least likely sadly. So with that in mind I’d like someone who has no previous links to any English club. Ten Hag, Fonseca, Favre for me.

Just a heads up for those unaware there will be around a dozen of us from the forum out in town before during and especially after this game. All welcome if you want to come and say Hello. We don’t bite ?

Yes but why did it take him months to give them an answer? My suspicion was he needed to convince his family to move North and couldn’t in the end.

Anyone know why Howe deliberated for months over the Celtic job when all agreed for him to ultimately turn it down at the 11th hour?

It was the same in the 80’s and 90’s. Even the golden period of Hall & Shepherd was littered with many controversies ?

There might be some logic in that theory but like I discovered the statement was clearly prepared earlier and weirdly release by the clubs Twitter later than various journalists. I agree regarding KIO’s approach… Like I said above but maybe didn’t make it clear I thought their approach was opportunist and not thought out and (like you say) they played it out in the media which lost them a little credibility IMO. Hopefully the club and fans can move on from it all ?? But it’s a sign of things to come sadly.