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Think from a FFP perspective, we'd written some of their costs off early too? Or am I imagining things?

He's absolutely class. Can't believe there are people questioning that he's anything but the right guy for us to build a long term project. Imagine the ego of a Mourinho disrupting what we are building here. I think a lot can be said for how he's handled the man management aspect of our transformation. Can't be easy managing a squad of players knowing that there's going to be steep and continuous investment. Players like Almiron, Schar, Longstaff, Wilson who could have had their starting place under real threat have responded brilliantly to his style.

Can see him coming back to SJP in some capacity if Eddie Howe remains as a coach (maybe u18s/21s etc). Clearly he's thought of as a great professional and role model.

Happy for him. Most would say that Paul Dummett has not been good enough to represent Newcastle for a long time (if ever) - from a quality and technique standpoint. I'd 100% agree. But I would say that it is always nice to hear someone living out their dreams (especially at their boyhood club, ala him, longstaff, burn). That smile on his debut is the realisation of his dreams coming true. I'll never begrudge anyone of following and realising their dream. Its hard to criticise him (short match day rants aside) and look back negatively on his time here. Clearly out of their depth, but often giving it his all. Never disputed his commitment. When all is said, we should not really blame him for the standard being so poor under Ashley, for so long.

Since when did we start aiming for "welcoming"?

Out of curiosity, is it Saturday night it gets full? If so, I couldn't say (as I'm never there over the weekend). I've stayed over on a Friday night once and it was dead, but again, it was late September...

They have one of these right next to where I work (once a month) in Croydon. Its absolutely shit... And no one goes in. Surprised its still open. Ours might cater to a different audience, given it's right next to SJP and it could do well on match day for that reason alone. But as a standalone place, it's not great... Edit: Appreciate it is temporary...

Lots of potential with Trafford but he's very lightweight. If we get him on the right training regime he could be a fantastic number 1 in 2-3 years. Good shot stopper. See him as a solid back up to Pope. I don't think the move would unnerve Pope, but it'd certainly provide competition and be a decent succession plan. Edit: largely depends on price. £20m a bit steep IMO. 14-16M more like it

We could end up selling Trippier, Almiron and Wilson if decent bids come in. Trippier only if he does want out. Incomings: GK CB Versatile Full Back (Left & Right) Winger CF Top 5 and good progress in either Europe or FA cup, please!

I appreciate that money is tight for a lot of people and don't want this to come across as insensitive But, personally, I'd rather pay £100 at JD than £60 at Shite Direct.

Great save Dubravka, regardless of offside call. He didn't know.

Loving the story he shared about how Eddie Howe is absolutely relentless in all aspects but particularly training, and how he found it hard to settle at the start because of EHs expectation for everyone to succeed and deliver EDIT: "When we win a trophy at Newcastle....! (not if)

That's absolutely embarrassing for football

Bastards

Yessss!!! OMG

Schar CM

Horrific decision to scrap replays.

EDIT: Not sure how to embed tweets. https://t.co/NkDAej474r Help?

RIP Joe. Thoughts with his family. Like many others who have had family members with dementia and alzheimer's, I'm sure they'll be naturally devastated, yet somewhat relieved that their loved one has stopped what is a horrific suffering.

It would have taken Young the best part of the entire stoppage time to get to where the ball landed using his zimmer, and Dummett did the only possible thing that could have led to any danger

Think he is to be fair...

This ref is going to cost us if we ain't careful...

If he doesn't start then there's got to be some real credibility to the rumour/thought that there's a game limit in his contract...

Last year we had almost the best defensive record. Multiple injuries to all of Burn, Schar, Botman, Trippier, Pope (most of which very long term!)