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Would that not assume that Wood has to finish something?

Thauvin at udinese I think.

That settles it. Newcastle it is.

Posted in a different thread too. But as a Newcastle fan living outside of Newcastle with nee chance of a ticket, what's the best option -- Going to London and meeting at a pub down there, or going up to Newcastle to watch at a local? Genuine question.

He's been brought on almost 20 times as a sub. He's obviously doing something right in training and he must be taking instructions from the coaching staff well. He's been getting regular game time.

Murphy must be doing something right to keep getting picked and brought on...

I'm in absolute bits here. We're off to Wembley lads. And it's worth every second I waited for it.

Edit: I'm so fucked I posted in the wrong thread

Sorry Start drinking early and look forward to a Wembley final Vs Man Utd Followed by confirmation of James Maddison signing! Better?

I'd be erect from now until Christmas, but he'd be going to Barca or Bayern etc

Wouldn't be giving them 12, but I guess circumstances change cases. They may see it as vital cover and who else they getting with that skillset and experience for that money (regardless of contract length)?

Older cooler head in the middle of the park to see them through the last 20 minutes of games? Injury cover? They're light in terms of squad numbers and he could step in for a string of games. Experience is vital and if he costs them 6-8m what's that if they win the league?

Absolutely mate. Wasn't defending anyone and I agree most on this forum probably agree. I think what I'm trying to say is for the first time in years in not actually stressed? I'm too busy shitting myself over this 2nd leg, to be fair. We've had countless January windows before where we've needed players or we're down. Last year was the same. I'm just relieved as fuck not to NEED a player before the deadline. It's more luxury, than anything. That said, if they unveil JM before 11 I'll be jumping around like a school kid.

As fans, let's be honest we know fuck all. The club is water tight and journalists are often wrong. We don't know who we've bid for. We don't know how much. We don't know who's rejected us (club or player). We aren't part of agent discussions. We don't know how limited we are by FFP. We don't know specific numbers. The only thing I know, is that I'm confident that this board will do everything they can to progress. They've earned that trust. That will do me. If we get someone else in, great. If not, we'll be active in windows to come.

But, But, 105m over a 25 year contract is just £4m a year. Keeps you within FFP.

Unconvinced by his abilities (in that he's a 40-45m player). Whether having his head turned has affected his game or not impacted this I don't know. Came across well in his interview to be fair. Surprised me!

Not changing my opinion now just because he's signed Hope that he proves me wrong! Whatever you think, it's now time to get behind the entire group as they push for some form of European football.

Absolutely better off the ball and to put a shift in that on the ball. Can't help but like the lad, despite obvious limitations. Wouldn't want to see him in the starting XI every week long term, but great squad player when competing on multiple fronts. Re: seeing mistakes. I think you can see all players mistakes much more now, since there are undoubtedly fewer. They seem to stand out more under Howe and I think that's credit to how well we're playing.

This made me laugh way more than it should have.

We need 3 bodies in, who are capable of producing in the XI. All 3 don't have to be starters, but we need better quality on the bench. Our midfield and forwards look leggy. Right now, if we switch someone out, in comes Murphy, and Chris Wood in matches gone by. That gap needs to close. I don't care if it's moving a Longstaff/Willock to the bench or having a similar standard player that can rotate.

I think he was referring to the club being angered at the rumour of him being offered to clubs. It's poorly written (or maybe well written and ambiguous so he can jump around to suit any potential outcome)

Not a lover of this at all. Didn't want to go anywhere near him, DCL or Mctominay. I don't see the value in any of them. But I'm happy to be proven wrong by his performances in black and white (if the move happens). I've been wrong plenty of times before

Think we are in real need of a CM and a Winger this January. Anything else is a bonus right now. Big Joe and Bruno should be in the middle with the CM. Joelinton much better as a CM and not a winger. Longstaff and Willock as subs or rotation players. Isak to start with Wilson on the bench. Almiron/ASM/Winger to rotate.

Isak is sensational.

That could have put my heart rate back down to 100 BPM, but it shall remain at 140 ?