GeordieT

Honestly, some people will believe anything. We need to set up a fake journalist account.

What change is this ? How am I not aware of this s*** ? Last year keepers got one BPS a save, now they get two. As such, a keeper that has to deal with a lot of shots and therefore, make a lot of saves is more likely to earn bonus points. I have gone with two budget keepers (Butler and Hennessey = 8.5). I had Cech in there originally, but I reckon that 1 mil is better spent elsewhere.

The changes to bonus points system make it worthwhile to have a keeper that's going to be busy. I've gone with Butland as well.

London? This is Modric all over again.

http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/steve-mcclaren-and-newcastle-planning-for-departures-this-summer-1-7358791 Interesting comments. Suggests planning to sell certain players to buy perhaps?

I know some people will be incredibly sceptical of the source, but La Petite Crêperie (the French owned Crêpe place in Granger Market) tweeted yesterday that Abeid was fully fit and had just been left out. They are usually absolutely bang on in terms of team sheets in advance, bits of gossip on injuries etc. I assume they are friendly with a few players.

Is on the front page.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/6542557/Papiss-Cisse-got-me-pregnant-at-13-says-first-wife.html?CMP=spklr-_-S9SunSocial-_-TWITTER-_-TheSunNewspaper-_-20150713-_-News-_-208062539

Needs/has had a hernia operation.

Will De Jong be playing every game though? Obviously we have no idea who McClaren favours, but there is a lot of competition in that spot.

If we signed Thauvin, I bet he would be wanting away within 12 months. His little strike at Lille showed how petulant he is.

Chris Hughton (rightly) didn't think so with Danny Simpson as the competition. And that was nearly 6 years ago. I know the likes of Taylor and Williamson etc are rightfully sources of derision on here; but they aren't so bad that they would have nothing to offer a team like Bolton or Rotherham.

I am actually surprised he has no suitors. Model professional and perfectly competent for the Championship.

Its £25 million isn't it? The £14.4m is for Schweinsteiger.

If they are desperate for a HG midfielder, maybe they will take Colback of our hands..

His reaction to seeing SJP is amazing. I love him already.

There you go: Does appear to be him.

I was tempted to put Janmaat in my preliminary team, but I think there are better options for 5m - particularly with our tough start. I've gone for Moreno but you have Alderweireld as well.

Airport photo (allegedly):

These chips look interesting.

Title change.

Just brushing everything that at the back end of last season under the carpet.

I've only seen this guy play a few times. Can someone enlighten me as to where he might fit into the team?

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-face-everton-transfer-battle-6022207

http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20150707/ameobi-joins-bluebirds-on-loan_2281670_4848212 Two year deal.