NUFC_Chris

I’m not convinced Emery coming in would’ve kept us up at the time, though arguably he could get more out of this current crop of players. I’m still a huge fan of Eddie and I think he’ll turn it around, as he has always done to date. Are people forgetting we’re fourth in terms of total points since he took over.

I was hoping the black and grey training gear Howe wears would be released, but no sign.

I would add I don’t think the board can expect anything more from Howe than 7th, given pretty much every other club around us has strengthened in some way.

I’m not expecting us to make any further signings this late. I still think we have enough to have a good season (top 6). Provided we don’t pick up too many injuries, and with Botman returning towards the end of the year, perhaps we can add a couple in January. No idea what’s gone on this summer, and it’s galling to have to lose Minteh and Anderson, who’ve both had good starts at their new clubs. The only real positive is we’ve kept our “Crown Jewels”.

Watched the press conference and Howe said in answer to one question that he’s building a good relationship with Paul Mitchell, and that there’s a team of individuals working on transfers. Goes a bit against the grain of recent hand wringing that there’s an issue between them.

What worries me is not so much that we don’t sign Guehi, but the lack of any serious news about an alternative. It’s looking like we’ve left this all too late.

I’d be disappointed to lose him in this window.

“Might be edging closer”. Reads like total guesswork.

Wouldn’t listen to anything the time waster Edwards has to say.

It was great. As Eddie said, I think the crowd more than played their part in the win.

We’d be crazy to spend north of 70m on him, if the figures quoted are correct. I honestly wouldn’t want us to.

65 million is a mental offer. They should accept that, but if they don’t, they’ll lose out on him in the longer term I reckon.

Don’t think it’ll be enough. Parish wants 1 squillion pounds for this once in a generation worldie.

SSN pulling everyone’s pisser yet again.

No way am I jealous of that Barnet, mind. 😂

Personally, I think it lacks any class to go on TV and give the interview he has. He must have been on the phone to Sky desperate to give them this interview. If I was the buyer, I wouldn't be happy with it, and expect us to just walk away. I hope we have other targets ready to move on to.

Agree, move on. Disappointing to have been strung along on it by the media.

Seen there’s a holding page up on the club shop site now.

Who are the alternative options I wonder, if Thiaw is staying at Milan?

I’ve just got a feeling this will be done eventually. Howe’s comments he’s optimistic at least one will be coming in, quality over quantity etc and that CB is a position we’re working on. Although no names were mentioned it all seems to tally that Guehi is who he’s referring to.

I think a lot of supporters of other clubs haven’t yet come to terms that this isn’t Ashley era Newcastle anymore. Most of them probably can’t even remember a pre-Ashley Newcastle.

For me these are the type of signings we’ve needed to fill out our squad as it has been weak beyond the first 11, in comparison to many top half sides. He may not get that many opportunities at first, but given Wilson and Isak both missed games last season I’m sure he’ll pick up game time. I think Mitchell and Howe will have done their homework on him and we’ll also be signing a lot of potential.

Aye, this is one I would absolutely love to happen but I just can’t see it. Cost a small fortune and his wages would be top dollar as well.

I watched Howe’s interview with Kieth Downie, thought it was very positive and that it should bring an end to the England talk, looked on twitter and clearly not! A lot of what’s been said has been twisted somewhat I feel.