Coffee_Johnny

Great shout! Wasn’t there but what a way to return to European football! And show the Belgians just why Phillips Albert had signed for us! Hatrick of headers from Rob Lee—out Gary Speeding Gary Speed, before ? Gary Speed he scores them with his heed! ? had even signed!

Yep, totally agree. Kalvin Philips was my hopeful top choice signing. Though I’d assumed (wrongly) that it’d only be possible if Leeds were relegated; didn’t factor in being wanted by the current best team in the league.

He’s got a humorous twinkle in his eyes too. He’d be someone that you wanted ‘in the trenches’ with you, the majority of the down time as well as the life or death situs.

Leeds and Everton for the drop at the mo. Happy times for promoted sides!

28 August 1982, Newcastle 1-0 QPR. Can’t remember anything about the match itself. Embarrassingly, can’t even vividly picture the goal. Can still re-experience the wait to get in, smell the cider some bugger tried to spit over the police horse pushing through the packed ranks who’d been waiting outside the Gallowgate end for hours in blazing sunshine. Remember the disbelief and excitement of seeing the two times European footballer of the year/English legend turn out in black and white. Kevin Keegan—who I had met at a school football tournament (and was so attentive and welcoming)— is going to be playing for us!?! Felt unbelievable. I definitely wouldn’t have believed the impact he would have, and joy he would bring, to the club. Even though the details are lost in the fug of time, has to be one of the greatest games I have attended.

Don’t be a dafty! don’t want to cause mass ‘clutching’… proper cunt’s trick ?

Looks like a jam packed overdeveloped clusterfuck. Wonder if that phrase featured in their PowerPoint?

Thought they clutched their pearls… ?‍♂️

Liked the bit about us always playing in the top division…

I like him. Seems a nice lad (… until he’s not/you try and get past him ?)

For joy, at result, both 1-0 FA Semi wins at Old Trafford (Sheff Utd and Spurs). The obvious two (Man Utd 5-0 and Barca under the floodlights 3-2). Such amazing atmospheres. I also really loved the final game of the Rafa relegation season (5-1 Spurs) phenomenal atmosphere and great work by Gallowgate male voice choir, literally, throughout. Many springing to mind, but would add as a less likely choice the final game of the promotion season, when we won the Championship ( thanks Jack Grealish!) 3-0 at home to Barnsley.

What on earth are they doing? If that is a standing jump, Paul ‘slam-dunk’ Dummett is a loss to basketball!

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How many pennies do we have left? https://tbrfootball.com/report-200m-man-now-considering-exit-newcastle-one-of-three-clubs-who-can-afford-him/

Whiskey helps! ? This time next week it’ll feel more familiar (….unless you keep on the happy water obvs).

Hear he has breathing difficulties. Or that may be SARS. Who knows ?‍♂️

? ? was equally nonplussed.

‘kin hell ?

It’s the official week of (mainly frustrating…) waiting, Peppe.

I think it’s a transparently bollocks comment. Made with full awareness of how widely it would be read. Also noticed a statement from the manager saying any deals for ‘HE’ or the other two players, who have been touted around, would have to be done before 10 July, when they go on pre-season tour. And if they weren’t completed by then, they would be cancelled. Also bollocks.

Isco on a free anyone?? http://sportwitness.co.uk/newcastle-battling-mourinho-playmaker-clubs-interested/

Cheeky fucker. Not sure why I am offended but I know I am.

No one deemed worth listing yet on .COM transfer rumours page for July. Linked with 30 players in June (many more who didn’t warrant listing there) 3 signed. There were 26 rumours last July (only one, Willock eventually signed). Wonder how many we’ll be linked to this month?

More stuff on Madueke from All Nigeria Soccer: Style of play “Madueke's style of play A direct multi-angled threat in 1v1 situations, Madueke is a nightmare to defences thanks to his trickery, pace, ball control, flair and physical strength all working together. In possession, Madueke often cuts in from the right flank with scary directness and ferociousness, working his way towards the opponents' box through the half-spaces where he may fire shots or put a teammate in with a sharp through pass. Even with his back to goal, Madueke is confident in his ability to hold the ball and spin off the defender, instead of playing a back-pass. This ability makes him highly unpredictable.” Their take on us: “Newcastle United With the new influx of cash from their new Arab owners, Newcastle is an emerging force to reckon with. With players like Allan Saint-Maximin, Bruno Guimaraes and Kieran Trippier, former Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has created an extremely attacking 4-3-3 set-up at the club. Eddie Howe's 4-3-3 is however not based on **Juego De Posición as it is extremely free with players being able to interchange frequently.” They conclude, style of play wise, that they think he’d be better suited for Spurs (though would struggle for game time), Leeds or Leicester. **Explained here: https://spielverlagerung.com/2014/11/26/juego-de-posicion-a-short-explanation/

What do you think of Maxi’s new Mohican? (?)