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Terrible offer that, kinda offer that makes the selling club not want to negotiate anymore with you on FC24 manager mode.

If I may recall the episode correctly, it was Dan Ashworth who presented the idea to Staveley and the board. He expressed his belief that Gordon aligns with the profile of the player the club is seeking. Therefore, it would have been a collective decision, with Dan and Eddie likely sharing the same perspective. I believe that Mitchell is seeking a similar collaborative relationship. On the 2nd bit, No manager with any self-respect would ever agree to that. Just look at Poch at Chelsea. Those are exactly the kind of assurances Eddie was looking for from the board. Only a "yes man" manager would agree to that.

Your links here do not prove or show Eddie has the final say. I'm sorry can your copy and paste the exact statement from the articles that lead you to making that assumption. I might have missed it whilst reading them. Going into a champions league campaign, premier league season and Cup competitions, you were okay with Gordon being the only option at LW (who we bought in the winter window) being the replacement on ASM (who we sold in the summer) I think going into the season with Barnes and Gordon as our options at LW was fantastic business.

To be completely honest, that appears to be the current market value. If we were to sell Wilson, it is likely that acquiring a comparable backup option of similar quality would necessitate an investment in the range of 30 to 40 million. In the case of Allan being sold, wouldn't you agree that Barnes demonstrated sufficient competence as a replacement in terms of overall quality?

If it's not too much trouble, could you please share the record you mentioned so that I may gain some insight? If you could post the link and tag me, I would greatly appreciate it. I am genuinely interested in reading it.

You are once again basing your claims on "widely reported" information. Newcastle United operates based on contracts, and these contracts typically include detailed job descriptions. Therefore, it is inaccurate to claim that he did not have the responsibilities he initially believed he had. His contract would have clearly outlined his job scope and expectations. Manchester United offered him a higher salary and improved terms, and like many individuals in such situations, he decided to make the move. It is also worth noting that these reports emerged after he was placed on gardening leave, which raises questions about their credibility. Regarding transfers, we acquired Barnes as a left winger to replace Allan, who was sold. If we were to bring in a right forward, either Murphy or Almiron would likely have had to depart. As there were no buyers for them we didnt buy a right forward. As for the center back position, we extended Paul's contract by a year to meet the requirements for European football. So we were overly stacked in that department.

Indeed. However, if the manager desires a player whom the board disapproves of, what course of action should be taken? Therefore, it is essential to have an individual with the authority to make the final decision, that individual is not Eddie.

Eddie has never had the final say on transfers. If you watch the Antony Gordon purchase on the "We are Newcastle" series, you will clearly see this.

I believe this may not be entirely accurate. Staveley stated that the Chairman of the board has the final say on all transfers. I think you may be mistaken in your assumptions. As I mentioned, Ashworth was the Director of Football. He was responsible for developing the club's strategy. Therefore, if you consider last summer to have been a strategic failure, the responsibility lies solely with Ashworth. However, I am curious to hear your perspective on why you believe last summer was a disaster. What do you think they could have done better?

That's an intriguing perspective. In your opinion, what actions could have been taken differently to improve the outcome? Additionally, it's worth noting that last summer, Dan Ashworth held the position of Director of Football, not Eddie. Therefore, I'm not entirely clear on how Eddie's involvement is relevant in this context.

If we are to base our discussion on assumptions or opinions, I would like to suggest that once the club came to the understanding that they could potentially secure a reasonable transfer fee for a 19-year-old player, they may have concluded that it would be more cost-effective to offer a new contract to the experienced player, Joe, rather than selling him for PSR reasons and subsequently acquiring Ederson. In my opinion, it was crucial for the club to retain all of its highly valued players. Sometimes, it is necessary to exercise patience in order to achieve the most favorable outcome, and I believe that, under the circumstances, we were able to secure the best possible deal.

I 💯 percent agree with this, but when proved wrong one should just admit, but each to their own. On Martial, if that's your opinion then fine. You are entitled to it 👊.

Correct, the lesson is don't rush to comment because it might come back to bite you. 🐍 All the witty remarks or the arrogant replies won't hide the fact that you sir were wrong and should just hold up your hands 🙌 and admit that you made an error of judgement.

If that was Burn or even Schar, they wouldn't be able to get back up to make that tackle..

I respectfully believe that we will comfortably finish ahead of Aston Villa this season. I genuinely hope that they qualify from their group for the sake of the UEFA coefficient, as I firmly believe that a top-five finish is definitely achievable for us.

I understand, sir. The sponsorships must be at fair market value and not artificially inflated. That is why I mentioned that the club is gradually accumulating sponsors. As each season progresses, we can justify fair market value. Not only are we receiving more television coverage than before, but we are also competing for cups, and interest in Newcastle United has grown.

We certainly are not Manchester United, and we may not be able to attract DHL as a sponsor. However, you are missing the point. Our ownership group has over 100 different companies in various sectors worldwide, so attracting sponsors will not be a problem. The challenge lies in the value of the deals. From a business perspective, given the current rules, it is not advisable to announce all sponsors at once, even the smaller ones. Instead, we should gradually introduce them while the team improves on the pitch, thus increasing our brand value. For example, if we secure a training kit sponsor for 7 to 10 million (half of what Manchester United receives), which is approved by the Premier League, we can then negotiate better deals with Sela and Noon. I trust that our capable management team knows what they are doing. They have already increased the club's revenues by 66% and plan to grow them further within the existing regulations. They mentioned that it was a long-term plan from the moment they entered. They are patient, and I believe we, as fans, should also exercise patience. Within the existing regulations, it may be challenging to match Manchester United's revenue in the near future. However, in my opinion, if we can reach approximately 400 million (Arsenal's revenue was 464 million in 2023), we would be in a comfortable position to compete. Based on our current trajectory, I believe this could be achievable within the next two years (2025 and 2026).

I believe you may be underestimating the potential for sponsorship opportunities at our club @TheBrownBottle Manchester United, for instance, had an impressive 41 different sponsors for the 2023/24 season, including training kit sponsors, training ground sponsors, airline sponsors, and courier sponsors, to name a few. There is significant potential for growth, which is why Darren emphasized the importance of qualifying for European competitions.

Generational talent is a term that gets thrown around way too much. I remember when Dayot Upamecano and Matthijs de Ligt were both 20 years old and being called generational talents. Even Martin Odegaard was supposed to be the next Pele. I bet Froggy will be back here after January telling us that this new generational talent of theirs needs time and that we're being too critical of him in hindsight.

Considering he's in the last year of his contract, the money ManU spent on him is a lot. But if he turns out to be good, it'll be worth it. But if he can't adjust to the Premier League, everyone will say ManU got ripped off. Over 60 million euros for an 18-year-old in the French league in the last year of his contract sounds crazy. Even Varane and Saliba took time to settle, and they didn't cost that much. I feel Braithwaite would have been a safe bet in my opinion, slightly more expensive but a safe bet. We'll see how it goes.

Madrid will do a Mbappe and wait for him to run down his contract.

Let's give him some time and see how things go. Regarding your transfer business.

Thing is mate. Will Bowen make a big difference in our starting lineup? Will he boost our goals and assists on the right side? Can we expect him to perform right away? I think 20 years of mediocrity under Ashley have messed us up. We need to understand that if we don't make the Champions League in the next two seasons, Bruno, Gordon, and Isak will be snatched up by teams that do. I get the argument for signing a player with Premier League experience and the financial stuff, but come on, Bowen is a guaranteed star for the next three seasons. He averages a goal or assist every two and a half games for West Ham, and they've been playing in Europe for the past few seasons. If he was our big signing for the season, I'd be over the moon.

I noticed you mentioned that Joelinton may not be irreplaceable. If that is the case, I would like to know who you would suggest as a replacement for him. It would be helpful if the suggested player's salary demands are below 120k per week and their transfer fee is less than 60 million. Please keep in mind that Joelinton is a regular starter for our team and plays a crucial role in our playing style.

Mate, listen. Since PIF took over, our revenue has skyrocketed. Last year alone, we made an extra 70 million, and with the Adidas deal coming in, it's only gonna go up. We gotta trust the board and the club. They've brought in world-class players, and the money's flowing in. Open your eyes and see the facts. Our goal is to be number one, and like any successful person or business will tell you, you gotta take risks to achieve your dreams. We're going for the top, mate.