GideonShandy

Reckon he's finished.

This was his last game.

I remember "Little Les" Green keeping for Brian Clough's Derby County. Claimed to be 5' 8" but looked shorter.

He's listed at 5' 10." England youth international on loan from Palace.

Readable version: Newcastle are set to beat Barcelona and Real Madrid to the signing of Malaga winger Antonio Cordero. Mail Sport understands the 18-year-old and his representatives have now held talks with sporting director Paul Mitchell after visiting Tyneside. And there is fresh confidence that will see the Magpies seal the deal by agreeing a pre-contract agreement with Cordero, who is a free agent in the summer. Spanish giants Barcelona and Real have been credited with an interest in the Under-19 international, but it is Newcastle who have made their move. It is thought significant progress has been made in recent days. Cordero only turned 18 in November, by which time he had scored three of his four goals in Spain’s second tier this season. He has made 24 league appearances and started Malaga’s 1-1 draw with Levante on Saturday. Mitchell wants to add a layer of talent beneath first-team level and has already secured the signing of Georgian forward Vakhtang Salia from Dinamo Tbilisi. He will join when turning 18 in August. Turkish midfielder Baran Yildiz, 18, is also set to sign from Genclerbirligi. It is likely these additions will be loaned out during their first season at Newcastle, with head of strategic partnerships Jack Ross tasked with finding suitable clubs. But there is much excitement around Cordero, who has operated mainly from the left-wing but is comfortable on both flanks. If terms are agreed, he would join the club on July 1.

Spent at least 60 seconds wondering what "too flight" might mean until the penny dropped.

It would be an honour . . .

Pretty sure this is him. Bit harsh to be accusing him of corruption.

Gordon Marshall https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/latest-hearts-news/hearts-saddened-by-death-of-legendary-league-title-winner-who-also-played-for-hibs-celtic-and-newcastle-4979352 Keeper for the 1965 promotion team, behind the Clark-Moncur-Burton-Craig back line. Eventually displaced by McFaul.

Crying? Not me.

Fuckin' 'ell. "Fine, welcome Lloyd please do well here, I really wish you didn't come and stayed at home but now you're here, please play your half cast heart out and even though your shit, we believe you can do a good enough job to earn your ticket back to the premier league, the only league your friends and family have heard of."

They dug a PSR hole by bringing in players to avoid near-certain relegation (Trippier, Wood), then signing Bruno, Isak and Tonali and getting us Champions League. It was worth the hole.

And I might claim Ron McGarry

But we "missed a trick" when we weren't "bold" enough to offer him the job and stupidly "blew our chance of appointing him." https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10192591/Steven-Gerrard-Aston-Villa-perfect-fit-Newcastle-blew-chance-appointing-him.html

45% chance of Champions League, apparently www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cr46erzp1e0o

Transfer windows don't close. They slam shut.

NEWCASTLE CONFIDENTIAL: World-renowned firm behind Real Madrid's super base to design new state-of-the-art training ground, Toon scouts track 'next Luka Modric' and why they face competition for targets from Man United World-renowned architects Populous are set to design Newcastle United’s new training ground, Confidential can reveal. The US-based company, with offices in the UK and Australia, were the architects behind the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and have drawn the plans for Roma’s new 65,000-capacity home. They were also the brains behind the impressive Real Madrid Sports City, the training base that houses the senior and youth teams of the Spanish giants. That is the level of ambition Newcastle’s Saudi-led owners will insist on, with the Madrid facility including a small stadium, all-weather pitches, swimming pools and a media suite. Interestingly, Populous drew plans for a new training centre for Queens Park Rangers that they showcase on their website - it was never built - and it gives an insight into their work and how parts of the Newcastle design could look. The collaboration with Newcastle is a major coup for both the club and Populous, with several firms competing for the contract to design a state-of-the-art complex that is intended to be the envy of the Premier League. Tyneside-based architects FaulknerBrowns could also assist in the project. We understand that two sites made the shortlist - land near Newcastle Racecourse, owned by the Reuben family, and in Woolsington, close to Newcastle Airport. The racecourse is the most likely. Populous also designed Real Madrid's Valdebebas training base which houses both the senior and youth sides. Newcastle are likely to use a different firm to design their stadium project, whether that ends up as a renovation of St James' Park or a new build on Leazes Park. The next steps will be drawing up the ambitious plans, confirming the preferred site and contracting builders and engineers to undertake the work. However, sources say completion is still several years away. For now, Eddie Howe and his squad will remain at their Benton base. Confidential revealed in November that expansion work is due to begin on that site, with extra buildings added to an area currently used as a car park. Meanwhile, we have been told that Populous’ involvement with the new training ground does not mean they will also be the architects who work on the stadium project, despite their expertise in this area. Sources have indicated it is likely that Newcastle will use two different firms. We understand Newcastle-based Ryder Architecture have visited Riyadh and they have worked with the club before, although no decision has been taken on who will design the renovation of St James’ Park or a new build on Leazes Park. Construction companies are also now jostling for position to lead the developments, with Bowmer + Kirkland and Laing O’Rourke among those in the running. But the training ground news is sure to be welcomed by supporters, especially given the reputation of Populous in the sports industry. Some of their work in American sports is breathtaking. The hope will be that, after decades of using a facility that would not rank in the top half of Premier League training grounds, Newcastle will have a complex that helps to attract and then develop the world’s best players. Describing their work at Real Madrid, Populous state: ‘The site is made up of various outdoor training fields including two all-weather, full-size soccer fields, with exclusive facilities for the first team, including a separate goalkeeping field and other special outdoor training facilities. There is also a 20,000-seat stadium with an open bowl where the second division team of Real Madrid play. Newcastle want to have a complex that will attract and develop the world's best players. ‘The indoor facilities include a major academy where the youth programme manages both the academy and sports education and training. The various indoor & outdoor facilities include a press room, media suites, physio area, indoor pool, jacuzzi, steam bar and several functions rooms.' Populous declined to comment. UNITEDS DO BATTLE Newcastle and Manchester United scouts have run an into each on several occasions of late, Confidential can reveal. Magpies recruitment chief Steve Nickson and Simon Wells, his opposite number at Man United, were in attendance at the Ligue 1 clash between Lille and Nice on January 17. Both were there to check on Jonathan David, the Canadian striker who is out of contract in the summer. The 25-year-old, scorer of 102 goals in five seasons in France, has no shortage of suitors. But we understand that Nickson and Wells also returned reports on Hakon Arnar Haraldsson, the Iceland international who can operate in midfield or as a winger. The 21-year-old scored that night during Lille’s 2-1 win, and he has won comparison to Luka Modric for his ability on the ball. Haraldsson, who has already been capped 19 times by his country, was then watched by scouts from several Premier League clubs as Lille were beaten 2-1 at Liverpool in the Champions League this week. One observer told me he was the best player on the pitch. He is certainly one to watch for the summer. Meanwhile, Nickson was also in the stands for the 2-2 draw between Brentford and Manchester City on January 14. Again, he was joined by Man United, this time in the form of scout Steve Head. It is thought both clubs were checking on Brentford forward Bryan Mbuemo. Newcastle have also been keeping tabs on Brentford’s Keane Lewis-Potter, the versatile left-sider. However, the 23-year-old signed a new contact until the summer of 2031 this month, indicating that his future lies in West London. SOL FOCUS The prospect of PIF chief Jacobo Solis replacing Darren Eales as Newcastle’s chief executive has been played down by club sources. It has been the talk of industry circles in recent weeks that Solis could be in line to take over from Eales, who announced last year he will be stepping down after being diagnosed with a chronic form of blood cancer. Thankfully, Eales’ long-term prognosis is said to be positive, and he is continuing in his role until a successor is identified. Solis was appointed to the Newcastle board earlier this month and, given his background in sport, it was suggested to Confidential that the Spaniard could take over as chief executive down the line. However, with Solis holding the position of Head of European Investments with PIF, it is said his portfolio is too wide-ranging to focus solely on Newcastle. He sits on the board of several PIF investments, including LIV Golf. It is one to watch for now, for Solis has been hands-on with Newcastle since the takeover. While not always publicised, he has been involved in almost every major decision behind the scenes. PIF Head of European Investments Jacobo Solis was appointed to the Newcastle board earlier this month.Meanwhile, we have been told that news on the identity of the new chief executive should not be expected any time soon. External recruitment specialists have been contracted and, sources say, the search continues.

Injured, supposedly, not HAULED OFF for being worse than Colback.

Is Mithcell related to Hucthison?

We've won nine straight so no chance we win this one. It's almost unheard of for any team to win ten in a row.

Several or seven?

"And they were without Fabian Schar, who is very handsome," made me smile.

Whenever I see him interviewed, head down, refusing to look at the interviewer or the camera, whingeing and snarling in his uniquely boorish way, I'm so proud that our club is managed by such an articulate, well-mannered, thoughtful bloke. And I say a quiet thank-you to Amanda for having the vision to give him the job. Wouldn't swap wor Eddie for anyone.

Reminds me of this RTG classic from over 20 years ago. Jun 12, 2004 just been listing to to three lions and after this season i think safc could create there own version this is what i have made up. Two cats on the shirt jewles remain still cleaming. Jeff whitley the whole of sunderland is with you...... oh it is saved we still believe. It's coming home the premiership is coming home. tera for heros dressed in red and white. No plans for final day just stay in bed. It could have been so songs in the street it could have been so complete. Now i sing Two cats on the shirt jewles remain still cleaming. Talk about football coming home. Then one night in birmingham we were strong smith ready to score and kyle looking at his best stewart certain to score. We could have been dancing in cardiff. Sunderland 1 - o shef united 0 and we are there in manchester. Two cats on the shirt jewles remain still cleaming. No more years of hurt. well what do people think of it?

He'd hate being called a Roman, but it's a good line anyway.