gbandit Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 A lot of mud raining down on Sir Brexit of Jim’s Theatre of piss Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Well I'd like to retract my previous statement that Midgley was a know-nothing twerp with a meaningless title who has overseen some baffling recruitment decisions that have made no noticeable difference to the quality of the U18 squad and that Man Utd are welcome to him. Turns out he's actually brilliant so I'm glad he's staying. 16 minutes ago, SAK said: Interesting bit about PIF investing in the academy this year, let’s see. Well, if PIF say they're going to do something we can be absolutely positive it will happen so that's good news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 (edited) 1 hour ago, SAK said: Interesting bit about PIF investing in the academy this year, let’s see. There is already a planning application in for improvements to the academy, with us expected to buy land and put in an application for a training ground/academy centre by the end of the year. Edited January 6 by Stifler Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpTheToon Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Multi club? Where else has that been reported / mentioned? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Just now, gbandit said: Multi club? Where else has that been reported / mentioned? Been mentioned as being the goal since the start of the takeover. They just haven't acted on it yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 No thanks. Multi club ownership and things like BlueCo can get to fuck. Sooner it's banned the better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Just now, Casey said: No thanks. Multi club ownership and things like BlueCo can get to fuck. Sooner it's banned the better. Despise it as well. Horrific for the game, especially a game that’s already been torn to shreds by corruption and greed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 I also don't like it but it's essential for us to compete unfortunately. The game is rotten to the core sadly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 If you want it banned, us doing it is good news for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 In case you're interested in the Mark Douglas house of nonsense... "When Antonio Cordero met Newcastle United officials last week to dissect his failed loan spell at Belgian side KV Westerlo he was asked: what more could you have done? Cordero is a player Newcastle really believe in. The 19-year-old was signed from Malaga last season from under the noses of Real Madrid and Barcelona but progress stalled in his first move away from St James’ Park. Last week’s meeting was as a sign of intent. Cordero wasn’t to blame for his time in Belgium falling flat but Newcastle want standards to rise above the board. Getting loan moves right matters. Since Ross Wilson was appointed in September, he’s asked questions of everybody. The theory is that Newcastle have work to do across every department to cement a place in the elite and no time to waste. A review of loans has been part of that energetic start from Wilson. With the club committed to investing serious money in emerging talent over the next five years, they know they have to get it right. You only have to look at the success of Yankuba Minteh, sold at a £25m profit, to see the impact it can have. Insiders believe the resources poured into Newcastle’s loan department – and the expertise at the fingertips of the dedicated staff – match almost any club in the Premier League. Chelsea, with their BlueCo multi-club model, are regarded as “top of the class” but Newcastle aren’t far behind. Jack Ross, the club’s head of football strategy, is a big voice in loans and is well regarded internally. Loans fall into three categories: moves with a view to players leaving the club, loans intended to give first-team experience and develop a young player and a third way – developing players with a view to increasing their value for a future sale. The last one is especially critical in the era of Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR). Wilson’s loans review sought to identify which loans fell into which category and sparked the change of course with Cordero. After recalling him from Westerlo, Newcastle had approaches from five clubs but picked Cadiz so he would prosper in a playing environment he’s familiar with. With “buy in” from his new coach in Spain, the hope is he gets regular minutes in a league he knows and comes back better for it. When Cordero’s loan flopped, a mini-inquest was carried out internally. Some have questioned their loans strategy but the processes held up. Data, multiple meetings with Westerlo officials and continuous monitoring from sports science, medical and coaching staff went into trying to make it a success. Newcastle did what they could but ultimately the head coach just didn’t fancy him. “We wouldn’t ask for assurances they would play – no one would do the same for us – so with all of these loans you have to accept a risk factor,” one source says. The problem with loans is that sometimes plans change. Alex Murphy is a perfect example of Newcastle’s loan dilemma – better than under-23 football but not quite trusted at first team level yet. He needs minutes but plans to let him go out in January have had to be revised after Fabian Schar’s ankle injury. Those with knowledge of PIF’s thinking are adamant that the club’s aspiration is to develop a multi-club model. Chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan is “fascinated” and “genuinely animated” about the prospect. As part of a two-year project launched in 2024 to acquire more clubs, Newcastle isolated five markets as ripe for potential PIF expansion: Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Portugal and Brazil, taking into account style of play and Newcastle’s objectives. The thinking originally was that this year would be the one where specific clubs were approached. But a change in the executive team and shifting priorities (Newcastle’s mixed form earlier in the season) might have put those plans on the backburner for now. PIF’s processes – and the sheer amount of due diligence the group request before major investments – mean buying a club would take time. Interest in KV Oostende in 2024, for example, came to nothing despite Newcastle officials touring their facilities. But sources insist there remains an “appetite” for it if the right deals can be lined up. In the meantime the club have made progress on informal partnerships in key markets, developing relationships in France, Belgium and the Netherlands that will be used in the future. As one agent told The i Paper this week: “Newcastle were nowhere in this space three or four years ago but now, they’ve got a good reputation. Just look at Minteh.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Some of us are still young enough to remember supporting Newcastle West End before the glory seekers moved over to Newcastle East End. Wonder if the club would consider reviving the former. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 5 hours ago, Casey said: No thanks. Multi club ownership and things like BlueCo can get to fuck. Sooner it's banned the better. I feel for Strasbourg fans - UEFA will do nothing about it though https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/cdjngjx4mewo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelphish Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 We’re gunna have a sister club before a new training ground. You’ll never sing that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewel Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 2 hours ago, duo said: I feel for Strasbourg fans - UEFA will do nothing about it though https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/cdjngjx4mewo Absolutely hate multi-club ownership. Imagine being a Strasbourg fan, knowing your club's sole purpose is to be a vehicle for the betterment of another football club in a far away land? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydazzla Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 (edited) They’ve photoshopped his toothy-pegs onto that pic haven’t they. Edited January 15 by bobbydazzla Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 3 minutes ago, bobbydazzla said: They’ve photoshopped his toothy-pegs onto that pic haven’t they. Yes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 3 minutes ago, bobbydazzla said: They’ve photoshopped his toothy-pegs onto that pic haven’t they. Like two pieces of Extra chewy gum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 And his eyes. Well, his eyeballs only teeth and eyeballs from a 6000x4000 image, rest of it is 480x640. should have just run it through grok and told it to make him beautiful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT24 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Appears that Wor Andy got a promotion recently. Now Newcastle’s Senior Football Executive. Hopefully comes with more responsibility. Well deserved, lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEFAFWISP Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 2 hours ago, JT24 said: Appears that Wor Andy got a promotion recently. Now Newcastle’s Senior Football Executive. Hopefully comes with more responsibility. Well deserved, lad. Wheels only really started to fall off since December. Makes you think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 The higher you climb, the higher you fall and I will LOVE it when it happens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Is there a job role for that? Seems like they have moved him to a generic named role thats less impactful. Might not be all bad lol "Good news you are getting a promotion" "What does that job entail?" "Umm.. we will get back to you. Keep checking your email." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 I read that as he’s quietly been moved out of any scouting / recruitment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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