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1 hour ago, Magpie said:

Have we been linked with Tosin or are people just automatically assuming we'll be interested due to the fact we're desperate for CHs and he'll be on a free?

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2024/04/15/newcastle-united-transfer-news-tosin-adarabioyo-lloyd-kelly/

Interesting timing... Also mentions that Eddie wants to look at Minteh in pre-season but that he could already be off this summer.

2 minutes ago, 80 said:

Assuming that's true, you're right, it is interesting that Howe kept putting him in the squad. Makes not giving him more runs out on the left wing to rest Gordon or others during the depths of our winter injury crisis more mysterious, mind. Can't help but think he would've been handy at moments.

Maybe simply didn't trust him in those moments, but clearly felt he would come good with enough time and coaching? Almost like, he knew he wasn't going to use him, but still wanted him in those squads to help hit the criteria perhaps.

12 minutes ago, 80 said:

Where have you heard that?

https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/im-here-now-lewis-hall-28991930

"Lewis Hall has revealed he is looking forward to a bright future as a Newcastle United player with his £28million move from Chelsea due to be confirmed.

The criteria for Hall's transfer from the Blues to Newcastle was for Eddie Howe's side to finish 14th or higher and for the 19-year-old to be named in 30 or more squads, with United and Hall now achieving both of those milestones. And Hall, who recovered from a muscle injury to come on as substitute in the 4-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur, is now looking ahead to the next stage of his career."

I actually find it somewhat positive too that one of the criteria was to be named in 30 Matchday squads. If Eddie didnt fancy him then it would have been very easy for him to avoid that milestone.

Gonna be class in a couple of years with more coaching and experience. 

And 125k TV fee as a result, finally all FFP worries are solved!

7 hours ago, Superior Acuña said:

I'm sure this has been addressed but why do clubs often happily give info on injury updates? Surely it'd be beneficial if opposition clubs don't know who to prepare to play against. 

There was a moment in today's presser with Tindall where Luke Edwards said 'good to see you're just as evasive with injuries as Eddie' to which Tindall replied 'I've been trained well' with a laugh. So they do intentionally leave open some element of doubt for the opposition with their answers.

Pep just confirmed Haaland and Stones are out injured. Massive!

“Jacob is close,” said Howe. “He has joined in training with us, although only on a non-contact basis. He’s been in and around the team though, which has been great. His personality is really good, so he’s been a big player to have back with us training.

“Harvey is getting closer. He hasn’t been training with the group, but he’s been running on the grass with his boots back on and he’s been kicking balls around. We’re pleased with his progress currently, but he still has a long way to go.”
 

Callum Wilson is also still recovering from his hamstring problems, but he too could be back in the side to face Villa at the end of this month.
 

“We’re well aware of what Callum’s problem is and the timescale on it,” said Howe. “We’re hoping that he can be back in and around for the Aston Villa game, that’s what we’re looking at. Obviously, if it takes a bit longer, we’ll take that time, but we don’t see it being a long-term issue.”

Sounds fairly promising on Barnes and Murphy when you read the quotes.  https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/24044732.newcastle-united-midfielder-joelinton-six-weeks/

Suspect tomorrow he might take the opportunity to give Livramento a rest (assuming he is not needed further forward) and go Trippier - Lascelles - Botman - Burn.

https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1738121349611024890 < Fog on the Tyne?

Only sharing because I vaguely recall there were some rumours we were interested at the back end of last season.

Ahahaha this is why we signed two backup fullbacks, fucking inject it.

Absolutely stunning from Tino!

9 minutes ago, Jaqen said:

In terms of FFP selling someone one like Maxi for 30/40m would be huge wouldn't it? As all of that is recorded as profit for the year minus whatever 'value' he has left. 

It would. Surely a Saudi club will come in with a bid of £60m soon enough...

1 minute ago, STM said:

Seems a big upgrade but also modest.

 

As much as I want us to be loaded. I also don't want us to flout the rules. Give nobody an excuse.

 

It's a good starting point.

Understand it's only a 2 year deal, so gives a decent boost to current numbers but also will not be long to arrange a bigger deal once hopefully two seasons of CL football are under the belt to justify a bigger number. Apparently there was an offer of 22m for 5 years on the table too so this seems like a good outcome I think. 

Holy shit, where did this come from?! Maybe why Pedro deal potentially stalled? Putting cash towards this?

Fuck yes.

It's still there - https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1561768302858407936

Decent move all round, strange in these times for it to go completely under the radar too.

12 minutes ago, r0cafella said:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_s3vBNeTy8 

 

 

 

"Water off a ducks arse" 😂😂😂

Took a huge risk joining when he did with our league position, absolutely delighted to see it pay off for him. So excited to watch him in this team for the next few years .

Just gotta be thankful that we're talking about anybody now up to 12th being in the mix. A month ago we were basically cut and dry with Norwich, Watford and Burnley. Brentford, Norwich and Watford I reckon will go.

1 minute ago, Geordiebri said:

Ok you lot with the Emporer's clothes on what,  do you see in Wood that doesn't  inspire you not to be begging with all your heart that Wilson can return tomorrow? 

The whole point is that Wilson is not returning tomorrow though is he?

Lascelles was solid against Everton but not the end of the world to let Burn debut without 'dropping' Lascelles.

If Coutinho is playing out left for Villa again, I'd be terrified to see Murphy tasked with defending against him. Would rather see Manquillo in there if Trippier is out.

11 minutes ago, Yorkie said:

W5 D2 L4 since Gerrard came in but no truly outstanding results. They've beaten the teams around them, suggesting they're a top half team: Brighton, Leicester, Norwich, Palace and Everton. But then they also lost at Brentford and obviously couldn't see out a victory against a pretty flawed Leeds team. 

 

It'll be a far bigger test than Everton for sure but it's another good opportunity for us. It'd be gutting if complacency were to creep in after only a couple of wins; it needs to be approached with the same intensity as Tuesday. 

The intensity is a big reason why I wanna see Bruno start. There was so much more aggression and urgency from him in his cameo, he'd just lift everybody around him if he were in there from the off. Wouldn't hesitate to give Coutinho a kick or too I imagine.

3 for me now. Important that Everton, Leeds and Brentford are getting sucked into the mix now too rather than the four of us being cut adrift. Having one of those other 3 go on a run is less of an issue now, I think we'll be fine.