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Dubs doesn't like playing against these though. No matter...watching this will be like watching prime Barcelona playing against Gateshead

This has an annoying Bruce fluke win written all over it. Logic should say Nufc have nothing to play for, and Spurs have a chance for Europe, so comfortable win for them. This will be an absolute battering football wise, but Dubravka will single handedly save everything while we score with our one shot on target

Tomasson too...looked really special in pre season, then totally lost his nerve after missing an easy chance in the first league game. Yes circumstances were against him but seeing how good he got later always made me a bit sad

Distin...now there's one that we really let slip through fingers

Geoegiadis was terrible, Maric was too, but he just never really settled and should have been much better. Domi was good for us, just didn't like the city and took the first chance to get back to Paris. Odd that he rocked up in Leeds a few years later

So many players I really liked but can't remember how good/shit they were. Helder being one of them. Pistone - Had a mixed time, a lot spent injured, but then was good for a few games, then dire for a few more. He was starting to come good again when sold to Everton. Similar to Santon in a lot of ways. Bassedas - Injured in a preseaon game and never really got going. Never really did anything standout, but was never terrible either Gavilan - Should have been brilliant, and had some good games just could never really handle the physicality. Similar story to Viana really, just had better players in his preferred position Cordone - A couple of memorable goals, but other than that just seemed to run around a bit and look scary without doing much Glass - Another one ruined by injuries in his time here. Gouffran reminded me of him a bit

Could be anyone. PIF own 70% of Saudi Telecom, so it could be them as well. A telecom company would be a lot better than an oil company. You aren’t getting people buying oil because they saw an advert, but you’ll get someone in Saudi Arabia getting a phone because they saw an advert on a Newcastle shirt. It could also be the Saudi airline as well. Would suspect the airline, or possibly Sabic

He was a success and we wanted to sign him after the loan deal, but couldn't agree a deal. Think Robson was actually quite a bit more ruthless with players back then too. Piss him off and out the door, there weren't many that survived his wrath back then...only Solano comes to mind with his international duties, and he was talented enough to get away with it. Dumas, Domi, Cordone, Goma, Marcelino despite being (mostly) decent players were shipped out at the first sign of discontent whatever it was. Didn't Domi want to leave as he thought Newcastle was too decadent for his religious lifestyle or something

Northern Powerhouse, levelling up, etc. A Northumberland based Conservative MP did say the local Labour MPs should be hoping the takeover goes through purely for the investment it will bring to the area. It's a difficult political tightrope to walk as an MP having morals about where money comes from which will improve the lives and local area you serve. MPs don't have morals where money is concerned...Labour/Tory whoever....if makes them look ok the money could come from Satan himself

Isn't that why all of Sheffield, Birmingham and a small bit of London hate him too

And our highlight is Steven Taylor

So you say it's either/or, then? Probably done by next week...? It's on until someone who actually knows says it's not....and they aren't talking

Never known anything football related to be so stone cold silent regardless of any NDAs....someone always leaks as people can't help themselves. What's been heard over last few months..Masters saying things will take as long as they take, and various parties objecting in pure self interest?? So a few possibilities.... 1) All parties have become massively professional and are adhering perfectly to the NDA 1.1 - If true then no journalist or self promoter GC and SW know anything at all and their tidbits every now and then are to generate interest 1.2 - Too much interest in this from all involved (us included) for a decision either way not to be announced by someone 2) The PL has suddenly developed a conscience* (as we all know, that's about as likely as Hell freezing over) 2.1 The PL wants the money but doesn't want to look bad 2.2 The PL wants the money, but still wants to look like it's tough on piracy (in order to get more money) 3) Nothing is actually happening at present 3.1 Possible given that Staveley is currently being hauled over the coals/insulted by Barclays in court 3.2 This is a tiny investment for PIF and more than likely not one of their priorities 3.3 PL have more pressing issues to deal with (long shot, but they do still have finite resources, and can only deal with so much at a time) 4) Waiting on Lawyers and Law firms 4.1 Seems feasible. Ever tried buying a house through a solicitor? Never understood how it can take a month to write a 4 line letter, but they manage it, and charge thousands for the privilege even when there's no complex investigation 5) PL don't want this to happen 5.1 Can see why most PL teams would object 5.2 PL are so invested with keeping status quo the same to protect immediate revenue. A successful Newcastle might take a couple of years to generate they income they currently get from the 'big' clubs, and they don't want to see a hit in the accounts that might occur until kids from abroad want to wear a Newcastle shirt rather than a Liverpool one

Pretty much the definitive Newcastle kit. If the designers ignored the latest 'trends, styles, and research' and just flung out a copy of this every other year (as much as sponsor allows) they'd make plenty of cash, and no-one would be complaining of how crap it is. Could probably shoehorn "Fun88" into a blue star with a bit of creativity without losing their identity

Just had a quick look on his insta and yes he’s pretty much living the dream. Good on him. Still only the second coolest Frenchman we've had playing for us.

Pretty much the definitive Newcastle kit. If the designers ignored the latest 'trends, styles, and research' and just flung out a copy of this every other year (as much as sponsor allows) they'd make plenty of cash, and no-one would be complaining of how crap it is.

We do the double over Sheff United 5-0 combined. Leicester do the double over us 8-0 combined. Football was good though

You agree with him? Better football under Carver? I can’t remember tbh. I’d say it’s comparable though, but luckily ASM and Almiron have flashes of brilliance. Can't remember lol. Okay then. Oh, I remember us being shite, but I can’t remember what system he had us playing. I’ll go back and watch some of it on YouTube though. No real need to laugh though, it was 5 years ago and I’ve had a child since then We lost 8 in a row. What do you need to remember? You’re extremely results driven aren’t you. I thought the question was about the quality of the football? So we lost 8 in a row and the standard of football was good? 3 wins in 20 games but we played reasonably well? Come on man. I don’t understand why you can’t see beyond the result though. Plenty of teams have played nice football and been relegated (even Norwich play better football than we do). It’s not difficult to grasp the concept that you can play nice football but still lose, but I do accept that you just want us to avoid relegation each season. Probably why you were such a fan of pardew I guess. Finally someone who understands the difference between decent football an winning football. Yes we'd all like mostly winning football, but if it still producing losing football and looking crap at the same time...that's the purgatory we've had all throughout Ashley tenure

I would say it's a reasonable and fair comparison having watched this season

Someone posted earlier that we play with no game plan and this is bang on. We actually just seem to react to whatever the opposition do. We do not press, don't hit on the break and the overall movement of the team is non existent. When we have possession it's like give it to Saint and hope for the best. I actually think we have some good players but we play with no direction or plan. That's all down to coaching and management. I really wish we could sack Bruce with immediate effect, that's what I feel about him right now. A total fraud who appears to have LOTS of friends in the media brainwashing people. I said there was no plan, as soon as we get the ball they just pressed us to the half way line and let us kick it about in front of them, then it's sideways, backwards, sideways, back to the keeper, hoof and defend, so predictable, so easy to play against, they figured us out after 30 minutes and Bruce couldn't change it. Was talking about it last night against samptime. The plan is to stick 10 behind the ball, and hope the other team makes a mistake and get them on counter. Pure cowardice aimed at trying not to lose rather than win. Apparently this made me a moron though. I really wouldn’t pay any mind to him. He’s really just a voice in the wilderness with maybe one other poster who agrees with him. He’s decent in the games thread though :shrug: Listen up you Fanny. He said Carver played better football than Bruce because sometimes under Carver we had more than 35% possession. I provided evidence that is the last 7 games excluding City we had 45% to 62% possession. We also had 52% possession against Watford today. I am not accepting incorrect factual information. Make your argument fine but don't lie about stats to make your argument. Misinformation is snide and unacceptable. Long and the short of it is as bad as Carver was and he was dire mind, he still served up better football than we've seen this season. The stuff this year for the majority ( a few recent games aside which seem to be the whole basis of your 'facts') has been some of the poorest most consistently cowardly and embarrassing performances I've seen in 30 odd years. Plus, calling someone a fanny because they disagree with you does not make your deluded opinion more valid You literally said Carver played better football because sometimes we had more than 35% possession under him. I haven't looked back throughout the season. I looked back over our last 8 games excluding City and we had much more possession than 35% in every single game. Therefore proving your point wrong. The fucking Twilight zone here. Carver lost 8 in a row. We were pure garbage under him. LV: no hiding on this one. Do you agree that we played better football under Carver? Once again....Yes carver was absolutely shite, but he still had better football than this team. Yes results were worse, but at least you could see what they were trying (but failing) to do. Results wise Carver was as bad as it gets, but it was still more entertaining and hopeful than the bilge that is being sent out week after week this season

Get called worse by my mother

Someone posted earlier that we play with no game plan and this is bang on. We actually just seem to react to whatever the opposition do. We do not press, don't hit on the break and the overall movement of the team is non existent. When we have possession it's like give it to Saint and hope for the best. I actually think we have some good players but we play with no direction or plan. That's all down to coaching and management. I really wish we could sack Bruce with immediate effect, that's what I feel about him right now. A total fraud who appears to have LOTS of friends in the media brainwashing people. I said there was no plan, as soon as we get the ball they just pressed us to the half way line and let us kick it about in front of them, then it's sideways, backwards, sideways, back to the keeper, hoof and defend, so predictable, so easy to play against, they figured us out after 30 minutes and Bruce couldn't change it. Was talking about it last night against samptime. The plan is to stick 10 behind the ball, and hope the other team makes a mistake and get them on counter. Pure cowardice aimed at trying not to lose rather than win. Apparently this made me a moron though. I really wouldn’t pay any mind to him. He’s really just a voice in the wilderness with maybe one other poster who agrees with him. He’s decent in the games thread though :shrug: Listen up you Fanny. He said Carver played better football than Bruce because sometimes under Carver we had more than 35% possession. I provided evidence that is the last 7 games excluding City we had 45% to 62% possession. We also had 52% possession against Watford today. I am not accepting incorrect factual information. Make your argument fine but don't lie about stats to make your argument. Misinformation is snide and unacceptable. Long and the short of it is as bad as Carver was and he was dire mind, he still served up better football than we've seen this season. The stuff this year for the majority ( a few recent games aside which seem to be the whole basis of your 'facts') has been some of the poorest most consistently cowardly and embarrassing performances I've seen in 30 odd years. Plus, calling someone a fanny because they disagree with you does not make your deluded opinion more valid. It suggests pure defensiveness which suggests you agree with them at heart but don't want to admit for whatever reason you might be holding dear to yourself. You're not Alex Bruce are you?

Someone posted earlier that we play with no game plan and this is bang on. We actually just seem to react to whatever the opposition do. We do not press, don't hit on the break and the overall movement of the team is non existent. When we have possession it's like give it to Saint and hope for the best. I actually think we have some good players but we play with no direction or plan. That's all down to coaching and management. I really wish we could sack Bruce with immediate effect, that's what I feel about him right now. A total fraud who appears to have LOTS of friends in the media brainwashing people. I said there was no plan, as soon as we get the ball they just pressed us to the half way line and let us kick it about in front of them, then it's sideways, backwards, sideways, back to the keeper, hoof and defend, so predictable, so easy to play against, they figured us out after 30 minutes and Bruce couldn't change it. Was talking about it last night against samptime. The plan is to stick 10 behind the ball, and hope the other team makes a mistake and get them on counter. Pure cowardice aimed at trying not to lose rather than win. Apparently this made me a moron though.

You've done well this half lads....have some bacon sandwiches in fried bread as a half time treat

Don't tell samp