Shadow Puppets

It’s not “whispers and rumours” FFS ? It’s been confirmed repeatedly to be completely made up bullshit from a pair of Sunderland fans.

So I’ve just been speaking with the same people who gave me the info about Tripps last week (without going into too much detail, for obvious reasons, it’s very close to the horses mouth)… They reiterated: - he has no specific desire to leave, loves NUFC and the area. - various family members have just moved up into the area. - NUFC have told him that they don’t want him to leave either and aren’t actively trying to sell him. But… - Bayern are definitely pushing to make it happen, and there seems to be a growing sense that he may have to make a decision should a bid come in that’s too good to turn down. Basically, exactly what I was told last week, except with an edge of worry that it may be reaching a stage where things could change.

He. Doesn’t. Want. Out.

Not like you to go over the top, mate ?

Such a bellend this guy. Backtracking on his sensationalist headlines…

and they’d be wrong

Probably the same source ?‍♂️

Another reason I’m convinced this isn’t happening (or at least Tripps isn’t pushing it at all) is that I know for a fact that some of his family have literally just moved to Newcastle (like literally in the last month).

It’s irrelevant. He’s forcing nothing.

He’s not lying that he and his family have just flown back from NYC. He is most definitely being misleading with his wording of why, though.

Of course there’s some legs in it, from Bayern’s side in particular. But all I’ve been told is that he isn’t pushing to leave at all, and that the club don’t want to sell. Of course that could all change… who knows ?‍♂️

You’re right, of course, there’s always a chance what I am being told is not 100% true, but I’m not hearing it from one person. Multiple different people, who would know pretty well what’s going on, are denying it. We’ll see I guess.

See, this is why Craig Hope is a bellend. Tripps and his family have been in New York all week, correct. But they flew back today, as they were always planning to. Not with any specific aim of sealing any deal to anywhere… just because that’s the fucking flight they booked home. Absolute cockwomble.

Or the player… or those close to the player… ?

Asked again and was told the same. He isn’t pushing for any move and NUFC have no intention of selling. I’ll caveat it all by saying, of course, things can change if big offers come in, but that’s what I’ve been told three times now by people who most definitely know the craic. (And I know with 99% certainty that these “personal” issues are completely fabricated… unless of course my source(s) are lying to my face)

He left the England camp because of a burglary at his home. And the rumours surrounding his personal life, as had been confirmed multiple times, was made up by a Sunderland fan.

Don’t worry. It’s nonsense (at least in January). And those rumours were bullshit as well, by the way. (It shouldn’t really have needed saying)

I can tell you, from very close to the horses mouth, that this story is complete bullshit. Bayern may very well be interested, but he’s 100% not leaving and we would not remotely entertain the idea.

There's absolutely loads of games to play still. Even if we don't get another point in January, it's absolutely possible that a fit squad can put a run together to push top 7.

Re: Gibbs White… if it’s worth anything at all, my Forest supporting mate finds him infuriating.

It isn’t healing as quickly as they’d hoped. Looking at mid February at the earliest.

I don’t know who needs to hear it again, but Tino has been carrying a muscle fatigue “injury” for the past week or so. (Source: one of his family members) You may have noticed him pull up uncomfortable once or twice in the Chelsea game. Hence why he hasn’t started the last two games. They’re managing his minutes to try to avoid a more serious injury.

In my eyes, it’s quite simple what is happening. An incredibly fatigued squad leads to poor results which leads to a loss of confidence. It was completely evident today. I don’t think fatigue played any part, but damaged confidence certainly did. It’s a difficult rut to get out of, but Eddie will manage it.

See above

For the record, the reason that Livramento hasn’t started the last couple of games is a tightness in his thigh. A fatigue based injury.