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Howe tends to play the media with a straighter bat than Geoffrey Boycott in a drag club. That's what's really so notable about his comments for me, not the specifics of what he said but that he would publicly allude to dissatisfaction at all.

I've decided the comments about needing to feel comfortable and happy are basically his way of saying 'You will never make me do an interview for NUFC TV again!'

Powerplay move from Eddie. That said, I wonder if his obessive nature can make him unwilling to delegate. He's spent his whole managerial career basically being in control of absolutely everything. I'm not sure how well he handles not having complete authority.

Need this confirmed by Mouth of the Toon.

Cheeky £30 million bid for Branthwaite anyone?

Rob Lee reference

I've never heard anything other than Murphy is an absolute top fella and a really fun, positive person. He's worth his weight in memes to the squad for that alone.

Just need to point out that Newcastle is closer to the south of France than wherever the hell Juventus actually is and I'm sure we'll get out man, who we're probably not actually looking to sign anyway.

Comes across well, seems pretty personable, though I'd assume he can be a ruthless bastard with the best of them. He looks significantly less like a lizard than Ashworth does, which I guess is probably a good thing.

I like it. Wouldn't mind a Hawaiian shirt version.

Was how Spain's manager got his job, he's spent the last decade or so managing up the Spain youth teams until he got the main gig.

Should have been more injury time given the time wasting but best team won tbf.

Feels like both teams content with penalties.

Unless we were to sign him and loan him back, which would make more sense than signing him and sitting him on the bench. Did well in League One. Struggled in the Premiership. Year in the Championship seems logical for his development.

'Bunce' and 'bacon' can both refer to making money as well. Coincidence?

Well I hope Miggy stays forever and continues to rile everyone who still hasn't made their peace with his lack of a right foot. I hope he wins a massive lottery payout, buys the club and then proceeds to assemble a squad of only the most one-footed lefties on the market. And I hope he smiles, happily, the whole time.

I really like the top one as well, think pretty much anyone could wear that, it's a sober colour and pretty subtle in its detailing. Second one, could be that camo stuff's just not my thing, but I'd be concerned it might make you look like the sort of person who takes paintballing way too seriously.

Sad to see them go, they brought a very personable feel to the club's board and played a huge part in what has been a happy and prosperous period for the club.

I'd also like to know just how class the atmposphere at SJP is, and just how important it is that the atmosphere is class. If he has any thoughts on just how much he loves a No. 9 that'd be a bonus too.

I reckon Jack's got picked simply because of his thread-starting noteriety. He's the Boris Johnson of the forum, ensuring he hogs the public eye.

He has the teeth of a Liverpool player. Keep the faith.

I'd say 16 in 43 games is a good return from a 20/21 year old in his first year in the country.

"Chelsea also not considering a bid" seems a massive red flag to me.

Olmo looks a clasy player from the little I've seen of him. That said, 95 days out, 84 days out and 111 days out though injury over the last 3 seasons would be a bit of a concern if he was to be our big summer signing. Might be less injury risk for him in a slightly slower more technical league. Anyway, I suspect there will be bigger octopuses that us looking to get their tentacles on him.

Big Jow! Since the takeover Trippier's been the team's brains. Bruno's been the team's heart. Big Dan Burn's been the team's soul. But Big Jow's been the team's massive swinging dick, sweeping aside all who stand before him. Let's hope he's in good health and ready to come out swinging.