Altamullan

https://twitter.com/ChatNUFC/status/882310042963324928 What lovely bairns they were. And a talented pair. Sign them both! (and Cairney for that matter).

The one next to Dekka Dr of Death, looks a right tattletale, perhaps with a smidge of the backbiter about him (on huffy days). I reckon it's him. Though obviously can't tell if he likes bingo, literally or figuratively.

Keep it coming pal can't get enough of a bit of ITK inside track, especially when topped off with the signature need for absolute secrecy about the source. Cracking! That said, kinda liked the whole operations manager angle too... If we guess re the kind of 'access' he/she has are you willing say 'yes or no'? 'Getting warmer' kind of thing? I'd start the ball rolling: his podiatrist

Ok then. (Actually, looks quite sharp there)

Yeah, but we're likely to give them Darlow in return. One in one out. Seems fair.

Good. We want £18m for Darlow, then.

Ritchie is better in the right. Atsu's best games were on the right. Navas... if he could play on the left then improves... oh actually fuck being reasonable. I don't want the cunt, especially if he prevents someone else coming in. Our own ineffectual Jesuses... little chance of a resurrection, and less of an erection.

Saw him scare the s**** out of Man City. From memory it was more that there was very little support/options in the box (not least as nobody is going to keep up with him, even with the ball at his feet) for him to find rather than poor delivery which limited his impact.

Thanks missed that. Don't begrudge the extra cost for experiencing the joy of being there when we lifted the trophy.

Tickets for preseason games still not available to buy (for me) are they still only open to season ticket holders?

Semi-related, is this why I can't buy pre-season tickets on the site? Just keeps telling me to log in. I have a supporter number etc but no membership. Probably, though last time I checked tickets for preseason games were only available to season ticket holders ( not that the website gives you this info...). Off to check if they're now available to members.

Think so yes, £30? Mine had run out before end of season (comms are shit, nobody tells you and no easy way to check) so re-joined so I could get a Barnsley ticket. Assuming it runs to a 12 month period rather than season end. Though, again, nobody from the box office has bothered to answer this question.

Which will be about as effective as the first one, i.e. Gamez.

harsh, but genuinely had the same thought!

Was my point Yep, sorry, thought that. Just reinforcing it.

£7-8m does sound reasonable, and given his age, I'd be keen to take a punt on Adama in a swap deal. That said, I seem to be in the minority thinking Darlow would be the one of all our first team options I would prefer to keep (ideally, as back-up). He has great reaction time and agility. Couple of saves last season had me applauding (the TV!). However, the goalkeeping coaches must brief Rafa re who has what, and what potential, and if Darlow going means we get a proven Premier League (or similar) first choice, fine.

Wel we're in no position to comment on risk of good intentions and empathy turning into sickening sentimentality. 17 minutes.

Chicharito WTF's a matter with you? Haven't you seen Goal!

http://whatculture.com/sport/newcastle-united-transfers-8-players-benitez-must-sign-this-summer?page=9 Whoever wrote this understands our squad and what we need. Would be delighted to pick-up all eight of these (actually, even 4 would ring my 'well-chuffed bell'.)

I've seen a fair bit if Hart and Navas (taking son to Etihad over last few years). It is ridiculous to suggest that Hart isn't (wasn't) comfortably a top half Prem keeper. He is also a leader and a winner; would definitely improve us. Navas has always driven me mental. Playing in such a creative side he really is a let down in the final third. He may have assists but f*** knows how many opportunities he has wasted to get them. I maybe being harsh, but suspect, watching him when I actually give a shit, I'd spend most of the time peeping through my fingers as he approached the opposition box.

Yes please. An emphatic no from me (Navas).

Glad to see you've found a new hobby here for your retirement Graham. Seriously though, top scouting

Worth a punt no? The odds will be good man. You never know. They play in blue like Chelsea and Leicester... it is written!

Maybe even to 30 points? Have to admit that was my first thought too!

Everton are going to be strong this season. 2016 11th, 19 points off 4th (34 off 1st); 2017 7th 15 points off 4th (32 off 1st). Wonder if they can close that gap further?