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One that goes completely against their current mission statement and strategic planning. Don’t see it myself.

Why do people keep saying Aramco would be a PIF choice of major sponsor? Surely they’d be the very last option

Anyone heard any rumours about us playing Hull City pre-season?

Should we concerned about his fitness record? 😬

With his wages I’d imagine it even have to be a free or nominal fee.

Confirmed not playing tomorrow.

Just said to my friend that’s the kinda of moments that come back to bite you. Instead of a counter attack for Dortmund ended up another corner for Real… Boom!

Off topic slightly but strange date to of picked for the 5v5 boxing. Especially as both with TNT. A week later surely would’ve made more sense 🤷🏼‍♂️

Jude has been very average in the UCL since the first leg against Man City.

Was my first thought as irrelevant as it probably is to this guy

That’s how it’s done. Mark of the man TBH and also an encouraging sign the kind of environment the new owners are cultivating. Good luck for the future…

My thoughts have really swung on Mbuemo recently. From thinking an upgrade/ideal fit/swap for Almiron to like others have said maybe not actually that big a step forward and maybe too much more of the same. Would love some more footballing brains in that position and the team as a whole. Would a MGW be able to squeeze in our team in that spot and still bring the best out of him and us? Or would he be wasted and better of looking elsewhere. Not sure how feasible but really like the look of Dani Olmo or a player of his ilk.

Newcastle Specific Player of the Season: Bruno. Feel like he’s held the team together at times and as good as Gordon has been we can’t seem to do without Bruno on the pitch unlike Gordon. Young player of the season (21 or lower): Tino in terms of ability beyond his years shown when he plays with a honourable mention for Miley for his potential ability already shown under difficult circumstances. Season to forget: Tonali the obvious one and Targett the less obvious one due to misfortune of random injuries at times which mich might of got him more regular game time. Most Improved: Gordon as I expected. Felt the signs were already their his first six month but just wasn’t getting the rub of the green. Unsung Hero: Schar in some respects as his levels throughout the season probably not spoken about highly enough. Burn also. Few moments aside his LB performances were exaggerated in their criticism and when he reverted to his natural CH position he commanded a very inexperienced and rotating back line very well. Signing of the Season: Tino down to his contribution not only this season but hopefully for many years in the future. Goal of the season: Going to give it to Barnes 2nd v West Ham… Moment of the season: …because I can put Schar’s PSG goal in here Low point of the season: Liverpool (H) made me feel the sickest closely followed by Trippiers misplace header against Chelsea in the Cup. Was at PSG and annoying as it was I felt more for the players than myself that night. Manager rating (Out of 10): 9… Think he will of learnt a lot (as I hope the players have also) from this season. Represents everything I want in my manager. Think he’s a perfect fit for us/and us for him. Hope he’s the one to lead us to our next long awaited trophy over the next decade. Premier League Specific Player of the Season: Odegaard. Would love him in our side. Such a lovely player to watch and offers a bit of everything as a modern midfielder. Young player of the season (21 or lower): Cole Palmer. Not sure I like him but admire his impact at Chelsea which spoilt our fairytale end to our own season full of bad luck. Impressive to back himself to leave Man City too. Manager of the Season: Emery I think pound for pound just about deserves it and have a bit of a soft spot for him also so that seals it. Season to forget: Rashford must be privately looking at what’s went wrong this last season for even Southgate to cut him. Definitely lost his way 23/24.

Exactly. Have ambition by all means but don’t need to be disrespectful by projecting it. Don’t need to broadcast it.

Off topics slightly… what is it with Olise’s lack of goal celebrations? Not saying I’ve seen them all but the ones I have seem lacking in any joy or emotion. Each to their own but just strikes me a bit sad.

Or they have someone in mind but waiting for a contract trigger to elapse. After EH maybe the most important role in the club? Take as long as they need.

Yeah he played well the home games that I recall whereas the away games he looked a little lost and slow to close down danger. I seem to recall the bigger issue being Bruno didn’t look is self the early home games until Longstaff returned. As much as everyone is hoping for a Tonali Bruno Joelinton midfield trio there is definitely some fine tuning needed to bring the best of all three of them out.

That was semi-automated

One of the dullest finals ever. Hopefully a twist in the tail soon…

Not a lot to fear there if we’d of made it to the final

Good luck us ever getting a favourable cup draw this year…

As simple as that? Thought they were in different competitions?

So… no chance at all we take Man Utd’s spot? Seems to be looking more and more like they can’t play in it due to INEOS ties.

Club’s aim is top six and to go deep in all domestic cups but with no European distractions its maybe a season you target a UCL place. The one thing I’d like to see us improve on is the big away game mentality and improving our records at Anfield, Old Trafford, Emirates, Etihad and Stamford Bridge. Zero point return this season and only three point return the season prior from 15. Makes all the difference at the top when the points swing the other way.

This 100%