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I've been saying it for weeks that a quality CM is an absolute must if we really want to make the move forward. Not next window or the one after, we need one in place this window. The current midfield we have now are not going to control games.

Shhh don't mention that

They loved Ashley because it meant that NUFC were never going anywhere apart from back to the championship (for the third time). They now hate our new owners because NUFC are now a progressive club with ambitions of challenging on all fronts. They are totally broken and their non stop faux outrage (only since the takeover happened mind ) is hilarious.

They love a good daily let's tell lies exercise

Aye fair point

So basically reporters getting their clickbait news out again. Keep saying just ignore them

Nearly every premiership player has a release clause now. I'd be very surprised if he doesn't.

The daily life of a mackem

Mad how all of the mags on here are not from Newcastle so come onto this board to try and justify why they support them and pretend they are massive jawdees a bit like Sam I’m a Geordie Fender. Are these fuckers generally so thick, that they actually think you only qualify as a Geordie if you were born within the city limits? I know the daft cunt who posted this is one of the most bitter and jeslous fuckers on there; but fuck me they nearly all love a good fairytale, when a quick google search is all that is required. Nearly as bad as the clown 'chico' (or something like that) last week, who was making up figures to try and have a go at our attendances. Totally broken to a man.

Of course it is, In fact even with Bruno it's mid table level at best. To me (I know some don't agree), adding a quality centre midfielder is an absolute must

I'd be gobsmacked if we get any more defenders in, when we are desperate for players further up the field. More clickbait me thinks.

That's all that comes to mind when I read your posts. Anyway leave it here as it's obvious it's starting to nark people (rightly so).

We got 51% against Arsenal great, and 48% against Burnley who averaged 40% possession themselves last season, so not a great barometer when you consider both teams can't get 40% in a game.

Yep agree.

Agreed, but you need the players to allow you to do that, which is the point I was making. Arsenal was a fabulous performance, but the next game against Burnley wasn't.

The possession was the same for most of the time with Bruno also. The Arsenal game was a fabulous performance, the Burnley one wasn't.

When Wilson was playing up to Man United the possession was the same. If you think a team can sustain moving forward on 40% football then you're totally clueless. Fortunately I think the Howe and the owners realise that.

Doesn't matter who the midfield was it struggled to get 40% in the majority of games. Personally to me either Shelvey or Longstaff would be getting sold. We need the three (all are a MUST in my opinion) that's what I'm saying to take the next step. I think we will get all three, but will have to see how the rest of the window plays out.

Just think it's the way Howe prefers to play his midfield. As I said I think it will be Shelvey. Shelvey was a shoe in before his injury. No matter what the combination was in midfield, we still struggled to get 40% during games. As I said, I think a new midfielder is a must, if you or others don't agree (or think we can wait until a future transfer window) then that's fine to have your opinion. We will just have to wait to see what the rest of the window brings.

No I hadn't, as I don't think he would start anyway. He's a decent squad player and a decent option to bring off the bench. I do however think either Shelvey or Longstaff are nailed on starters though (probably Shelvey) and therein lies the problem with me.

I didn't put anything in as I knew it was a stupid idea with their goal. I do appreciate it meant the money went to charity). How on earth the money is still to be handed out is a load of shit. Surely any charity would benefit more with the donations to be provided at the earliest opportunity.

Hear what you're saying, still don't agree as gaving even a half season of Shelvey/Longstaff as starters is a big no from me. You add a quality midfielder with someone like Diaby and then you're talking. We will just have to see what happens for the rest of this window.

You maybe right, but even during our great run, we struggled to get 40%. Getting a proven quality midfielder alongside Bruno will transform the team imho

Aye they keep coming up with this shite whilst creating multiple 'fan in peace' accounts. I personally couldn't give a shit if other supporters like or hate us. I actually find it funny seeing the jealous hate building up from other clubs support.

One game they struggled to get 40% possession in most of the other games.