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Cool. Sort of explains why Westendorf went there now. 

 

Got to say I'd prefer it if we made a more formal link with Gateshead. I don't think there is a much difference in standard between the NL and the Norn Irish league and the proximity is so much closer that players don't even have to move and can even bounce between both clubs pretty freely.

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3 minutes ago, ponsaelius said:

Cool. Sort of explains why Westendorf went there now. 

 

Got to say I'd prefer it if we made a more formal link with Gateshead. I don't think there is a much difference in standard between the NL and the Norn Irish league and the proximity is so much closer that players don't even have to move and can even bounce between both clubs pretty freely.

 

The difference is that Gateshead's academy are students from Gateshead College doing their btech, who if they were any good would be at Newcastle already. 

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3 minutes ago, OCK said:

 

The difference is that Gateshead's academy are students from Gateshead College doing their btech, who if they were any good would be at Newcastle already. 

 

True. Makes sense, I suppose any link in that direction would be very one way in terms as a way to loan players out. 

 

I've heard many academy players are averse to going to the NL on loan, which always felt a bit of a shame. There's loads of players who have made successful careers by going out on loan to non league clubs at a young age (Pickford being the North East one which comes to mind). Obviously you want the right environment for them - which I why I think a direct partnership could facilitate that.

 

 

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Missed those other two additions. https://www.nufcblog.co.uk/2023/06/16/newcastle-seal-double-deal-as-two-more-teenage-talents-sign-on-tyneside-report/

 

Quite the influx at different youth levels. The new scouting era is all go.  Trevan Sanusi, Divine Mukasa and Leo Shahar also pending. Exciting times and I think we will see a crazy transformation quickly over the next couple of years for our youth teams.

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Heard we've signed a lad from Plymouth for £1m, could be the next Rooney. Aaron Spear. You heard it here first. 

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27 minutes ago, OCK said:

Heard we've signed a lad from Plymouth for £1m, could be the next Rooney. Aaron Spear. You heard it here first. 

Aaron Spear, that's a blast from the past :lol:

 

Who was that lad that played up top which we signed from a non-league club after a hot streak, and because we were so starved of youth prospects under Ashley everyone creamed their pants? :lol:

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1 minute ago, OCK said:

I can't think of anyone, I wanted to say Lee Novak, but nah. What year you thinking?

It was some time around 2012, something like that I think.

 

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7 minutes ago, 54 said:

It was some time around 2012, something like that I think.

 

 

Edmundson and Ben Williamson come to mind. 

 

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1 hour ago, 54 said:

Aaron Spear, that's a blast from the past :lol:

 

Who was that lad that played up top which we signed from a non-league club after a hot streak, and because we were so starved of youth prospects under Ashley everyone creamed their pants? :lol:

 

Jason Prior? Had a trial, ended up at Wimbledon I think 

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2 minutes ago, Pilko said:

 

Jason Prior? Had a trial, ended up at Wimbledon I think 

That's the guy! I thought he actually signed, but I guess not.

 

Stellar memory sir.

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Going to be some experience for these two like. From playing lower league Academy teams to the best in England and Europe.

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