Chicken Dancer

Oh aye I definitely don't suppose they'd have seen him to displace Robertson in the team but they must have saw something. Then again, fair point re: Tsimikas, although their fans wanted him in the team at points last season.

I'm sure I remember Liverpool bidding for him prior to us getting him too, which would mean they could see something in him. They rarely miss in the market these days. I agree though. I think he just looks terrified every time he's on the pitch.

I'm actually quite happy with them - I'd definitely rather play Man C and Liverpool as early as possible. Villa (H) and Brighton (A) is difficult but winnable. However there's no doubt in my mind that they've tried to stitch us up. In fact I'm convinced.

I mean...fuck. That would be incredible. It is that nonce's article, though.

There's no way he'd have been allowed to stay and get rehab under Ashley, so fair play to the club. I never got to see him play - avoided the Bruce years save for 3 games and he featured in none of them.

I've no doubt the next signing will completely catch everybody off guard, including (especially) the local journos who now know the square root of fuck all. Prediction; we get some (more) arsey articles from the likes of Hope, Edwards et all towards the back end of the window, mainly due to being spiteful bastards that nowt gets leaked to them these days. Whilst it's frustrating not to get excited over rumours as fans, I much prefer being surprise ala Isak last summer. It's better for everyone, but mainly the club.

Aye, even Wor Flags - who I think have got absolutely everything spot on in their time as a group - endorsing someone is obviously going to give that individual more votes. But I suppose that is what democracy is. There's always someone with an advantage one way or another. Unlucky @NSG , you done really well and like you say, there's always next time.

Apologies if there’s any spelling mistakes in this post coz I’m fucked but I’m currently in benidorm with about 20 lads, 2 mackems, and one of them has literally just told me - serious as aids - that he’d rather have Ross Stewart ahead of wilson. Like literally serious as fuck. To the point he was annoyed

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You’re such an arrogant arsehole at times like Nobody in their right mind believes we’re signing Messi, but to call people on a forum childish for making a few comments about signing football’s greatest ever player…2 years ago we had Bruce with Jeff Hendrick in the middle. To even have Messi’s name mentioned in the same sentence as Newcastle is mental enough, despite quite clearly being bullshit. Let people just enjoy it man. Not everything has to be so serious all the time. Your posts are constantly littered with patronising comments as well. Really do think you’re the fountain of footballing knowledge. Maybe you should start a YouTube channel?

You have my vote! And my friends and family who are members will also be voting for you.

Hate to buy into footballing conspiracy theories but I think the last few months have shown that the red sides of Manchester and Merseyside get plenty help from the powers that be. It’s clear as day.

I struggle to see any scenario where our most important player, who people mocked for talking Champions League when we were 19th when he signed, will be angling to move when we qualify for said competition, miles ahead of schedule. Also has his family (including parents) here with him, a baby that’s not even 1 yet and just about to get married. Also it’s clear him and Joelinton are proper close off the pitch too. I’d be willing to bet my mortgage he signs a new deal this summer. The only way I could see him being relatively pissed off is if he’s asked for a new deal and the club have said no/wait, which we wouldn’t have done because we’re not fucking idiots anymore.

Think that’s a canny move for all parties. He’s a good player.

He's a great player Fernandes - proper bellend though. He is nowhere near the level of player of De Bruyne, who is the best player in the league. No amount of stats will change that imo.

I don't begrudge Pep winning it as he is fantastic and they have a very reasonable chance of doing the treble, but it does seem rather odd that Pardew won it in 2012 when our turnaround under Howe has been much more impressive? It seems to be given for performance in everything, given Klopp won it last year for finishing second but a chance at a quadruple. Also odd given Liverpool ended up with FA & League Cup and Man City still could (albeit unlikely) end with only the league. I say only with a pinch of salt, but we are at the stage where it's more or less expected for Man City to win the league.

Player of the Season: Haaland Most Improved Player of the Season: Ake Surprise package of the season: Brighton. I knew they were good, but I didn't think they'd be as good as they have Most Disappointing Player: Kalvin Phillips, although Rodri is special and he's been unlucky with injuries. I'd have him. Signing of the Season: Has to be Haaland, really. Most disappointing team of the season: Chelsea, albeit hilarious. Goal of the Season: Enciso v Man City Game of the Season: Chelsea 2-2 Spurs/Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal. Both fiery and class. Manager of the Season: De Zerbi Team of the Season: Alisson, Walker, Saliba, Dias, Ake, Rodri, KdB, Odegaard, Saka, Kane, Haaland

Like I said probably not this summer, but you're telling me that this early into our 'project', if Liverpool were really serious about taking Botman as a long term VVD replacement, Botman wouldn't be extremely tempted? Let's not get too carried away based on the back of one fantastic season for us and one down season for them. Liverpool are one of football's giants and it'll take consistent Champions League qualification and challenging for honours before that changes - and I say this as someone who fucking hates them more than any other team. This isn't a dig at NUFC or our owners, it's just the way that it is for now. Not to say it won't change, though. And to reiterate - I'm not worried about them taking one of our or anything like that, certainly not this summer. Just that they're still a huge draw for players, at or away from NUFC.

Aye, we’re miles off being considered a better option than Liverpool. They’re huge. Probably not this summer, but we’d still be vulnerable if Liverpool really were serious about taking one of our players.

I definitely think a fanzone will help with creating original chants. Even if we could have a dedicated bar large enough in town pre-match. Hoy some lad with a guitar on stage and chants will start, ala Jamie Webster who I think started the Van Dijk and the 'Allez, Allez, Allez' chant (I know that isn't original as such). Was gutted I sold my ticket for Sunday in the end Looked/sounded class. Some of the away ends this season I've been in have been mint like, although I was sick of the relentless 'We've got Bruno in the middle' chant in winter!

Player of the Season: Joelinton Most Improved Player of the Season: Longstaff Most Disappointing Player: Nobody to be honest - could argue ASM but he started to look really good before his injury in spring. Targett hasn't been disappointing, just unlucky that the defence was so solid. Signing of the Season: Pope Goal of the Season: Almiron at Fulham Assist of the season: Willock vs Spurs Game of the Season: Spurs (H) Moment of the Season: Bruno's goal against Brighton. That's when I knew it was done. Special mention to the fulltime whistle against Leicester Manager rating out of 10: 100 Season rating out of 10: 100

Aye I'm lucky enough to know somebody so can go to more or less any away that I want, but he's only been to 3 or 4 aways in about 5 years - he agrees it's a problem and he doesn't want the points. He has over 300 because it gets used every single away game (league and cup) throughout a season. That is literally the only issue I have with points/away tickets. I think the system is as fair as can be, save for that. There needs to be something to stop that happening, but good luck to anybody coming up with the solution.

That's the thing, isn't it? There is never going to be a way to please all. As @SteV said re: home tickets becoming digital, the policing of it will be lax, but the idea of it will be enough to deter people. I'd like to think they could do the same with away tickets. You'd see far more drop to 0-20, thus giving more hope to youngsters being able to build up points for finals/European aways 10/15 years in the future. I say this as a Father who just wants my kids to have the chance to build up their points legitimately. EDIT: with regards to your second point, then there should be a facility (Ticket Exchange) to pass the ticket on, which it looks like may happen in the near future. You should lose the point of course.

We should implement something similar to Brighton, really. Would stop people hoarding points - and I say this as someone who currently benefits. To my knowledge, Brighton name must match the ticket, with random checks/away ground pick-ups enforcing it. Those found guilty lose some of their loyalty points, which I think is 10.

Would like to hope he hasn't cheated on his wife and kids like but it doesn't look great. Footballer thinking with dick shouldn't be a shock to anyone, sadly.