Guest Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 GET OFF ME LARNE - some bloke from Ashington, probably Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 (edited) 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. Edited July 27, 2023 by ponsaelius Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 (edited) I’d imagine it’s as much to build our scouting network there as much as anything else. We could be the ones to nab the next Evan Ferguson. Edited July 27, 2023 by Rafalove Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 17 minutes ago, Rich said: The bond between @Froggy and NUFC grows ever stronger. Two moneybags clubs buying their respective leagues. I want no part of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 hour ago, OCK said: GET OFF ME LARNE - some bloke from Ashington, probably GET OFF ME LEARN, tbf, which doesn't work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Kacey Wooster, what a great name Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Heard we've signed a lad from Plymouth for £1m, could be the next Rooney. Aaron Spear. You heard it here first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobsonsWonderland Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 4 hours ago, gdm said: I guess two academies looking over the kids will help the decision process and allow them to be sure, to be sure ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 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 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? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 I can't think of anyone, I wanted to say Lee Novak, but nah. What year you thinking? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Andy Hunt…………., Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 JJ Hooper? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 7 minutes ago, 54 said: It was some time around 2012, something like that I think. Edmundson and Ben Williamson come to mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 hour ago, 54 said: Aaron Spear, that's a blast from the past 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? Jason Prior? Had a trial, ended up at Wimbledon I think Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Yeah that's him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Hope we see more of our younguns instead of the '2nd string' this year, they've looked better in preseason! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 7 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Signed from Oldham for £100k according to some forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Going to be some experience for these two like. From playing lower league Academy teams to the best in England and Europe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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