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Dont use that as an excuse though? McClaren mismanaged every player that season. Thauvin went back to france played extremely well and called up to the national side. In reference to Gini we used him advanced and he scored 11 goals very good return, I'd agree he's doing a job at Liverpool, but it's nothing major or anything to do with how well he's suddenly been managed, he was a good player to start with, and he joined a very good side, Klopp has used him where he sees useful for Liverpool. I don't think its mismanaged etc like you say, I just dont think we're the right club for him (Joelinton), sometimes that's just the way it is.

He's gonna join those list of players we sign and send out on loan season after season to shite clubs, because nobody will be daft enough to buy him.

Would people say Bruce now has the best squad to utilise under this ownership? Or was Pardew more fortunate? I'd argue McClaren had a good squad, but the wrong manager.

Any idea why Ashley showed up, does he live down the road, or was he just spying on his new assets?

Good player, wanna see him in the middle though.

Already loving this fella. Post match interview was class.

You're spot on?? That pissed me off when I entered the thread earlier to see "Hendricks" can't even spell his name, is shit. Hendrick worked hard, and looked good, he's not really a winger imo, but did well under pressure on his debut. I think some will be pissed he kept Almiron out of the side tbf.

I quite enjoyed that Bruce ball, am I a sinner?

All the new signings look good. I think Hendrick should be in the middle rather than wide, he looks very similar to Shelvey. No problems with the start, we look very in control, just need the right chance to fall to someone, I thought Shelvey had scored but it was easily our best chance this half.

I still cant get over the fact Steve McClaren was the most backed by Ashley, and the players that arrived he couldn't do anything with them, most of them went on to prove they're still very good players as individuals, yet McClaren literally took us down leaving us in an impossible fight. It's just bizarre how Ashley chooses to operate, or is actually advised to operate and chooses to listen to idiots over legends like KK and Rafa.

Had a premonition only yesterday morning from waking up,with a visual in my head of Lascelles holding up a Leicester City Shirt? No idea why.... The Rumours mill, has Bruce very keen mainly on Brewster and also now including Nketiah? Not sure how with Arteta using him a fair bit last season, but either of those young talents would be welcome, I think one could be a possibility with Gayle knocked, Carroll likely not to be fit all the time, equally Wilson is known for injury issues, and Joelinton is obviously not a Striker.

I think this is an excellent signing if it goes ahead. I think of both the fullbacks out of him and Max Aaron's he was the better one in my opinion.

Our bench

Is this thing watchable?

The clubs you mention I'd still choose Newcastle over all of them if I was that player, I get what you're saying about the goons in charge, but money talks players don't usually come here nowadays to play for us Palace or Villa, they come for the money first, then to show their worth and make the next step. Once upon a time Southampton had Van Dijk,Mane.

imagine

It doesn't matter with City though, they've worked out that should they be scrutinised, they included NYC (who they own, ridiculous) in the deal to lift the weight of the astronomical salary away from them, giving them the best of his final years, and their feeder club his pay day. It's a bit of a joke how exploiting deals is ok, maybe that should be considered with ffp?

Hasn't it been cancelled for this season? What been cancelled?

City taking the piss with ffp again

What exactly did GC say, because the way you've worded your post suggests he's already leaked that there's something going on. Caulkin has said this week, since pulling out all parties reaffirmed their commitment to deal, however the next we should hear is whether deal is off or completed. So whether you believe the deal is likely or not, what is pretty clear is that they are still looking at ways to make this happen. I don’t think we’ll be receiving any running commentary this time, as if Saudis are still involved they won’t want to lose any face if this falls flat again. I would guess PCP are exploring the options open and if there’s a possible route to approval with discreet nods and winks given, the Saudis will come back on board. The hype train is coming, and Caulkin is the conductor ??

It baffles me how it's always made so easy for him to get away with stuff like this.

As if Ba and Loic Remy aren't in the list Ba was sensational before Cisse got the central role Shit realised, do they have to wear the No.9 or are we talking strikers?

Ryan Sessegnon possibly another, if Ritchie goes in PX with Gayle for Wilson, he would be a good filler at LWB, I actually think Sessegnon would be better than if we had kept hold of Rose. Wilson and Sessegnon would be welcome signings for me, not hugely impressed with the Wood link, following Hendrick.

Definitely fewest goals scored. Injured AC and Joelinton played 38 scored 2, gives me no confidence at all. Gayle will leave probs. So meat head needs to land a miracle striker from somewhere.