TRon Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 If it wasn't a Bruce-managed side, you could very easily say that this is a better team, talent-wise, than the one we started last season with. Despite his lack of tactical nous, I imagine a back 3 who've had at least a year or so of Rafa drilling them defensively coupled with Bruce's naive high-pressing style; we should, at the very least, see some more entertaining* football as well. I reckon we'll stay up. * In the "I'd rather see us lose 4-3 than win 1-0" sense. To say it's a better side talent-wise is a bit subjective though. Rafa didn't always go for the most talented individuals, he would look for players who would do what he wanted them to. Joselu over Mitrovic being an extreme example. That can have it's downsides obviously - again see Joselu - but there is going to be the same disconnect with the coach and the scouts as to who comes in. Great prospects is all very exciting, but they are useless if the manager thinks they won't fit his style of play. I suppose that is the genius of hiring Bruce. He probably has no idea himself what the style of play will be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 I’d think any manager would fancy their chances tactically against Bruce whereas Rafa would always give a challenge regardless of players. I’d still say we’ve given up 2 proven players for a gamble that may or may not come off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 So looks like we’re more or less finished? 30 m for Perez, 60 for asm, Joelinton = 30m net spend. Seems like we, have underspent again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 So looks like we’re more or less finished? 30 m for Perez, 60 for asm, Joelinton = 30m net spend. Seems like we, have underspent again. Don't forget we had £11m from last season, so i reckon it's only a £19m net spend, also bet your bollocks to a barn dance we didn't spend £40m on Joelinton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 So looks like we’re more or less finished? 30 m for Perez, 60 for asm, Joelinton = 30m net spend. Seems like we, have underspent again. Don't forget we had £11m from last season, so i reckon it's only a £19m net spend, also bet your bollocks to a barn dance we didn't spend £40m on Joelinton. ASM was only around £15m, and we got a few million for Joselu, so basically around £20m net spend. Thanks Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
snabelkabel Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 What about sales from previus seasons like sissoko, aren't we still getting payments there? We probably spent naught... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordiedean Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 What about sales from previus seasons like sissoko, aren't we still getting payments there? We probably spent naught... This is the likely scenario still owed on Mitrovic and sissoko and a few others We've spent fuck all again but the braindead sheep will not see it that way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 When you go that deep it stops working though because to actually get a meaningful comparison you cant say "30 million for Perez" anymore because we wont have recieved 30 million for him this summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
snabelkabel Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 When you go that deep it stops working though because to actually get a meaningful comparison you cant say "30 million for Perez" anymore because we wont have recieved 30 million for him this summer. Wasn't Perez a release clause tho? So that one would be paid in full? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 When you go that deep it stops working though because to actually get a meaningful comparison you cant say "30 million for Perez" anymore because we wont have recieved 30 million for him this summer. Wasn't Perez a release clause tho? So that one would be paid in full? No Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Late twist re Krafth after weeks of arguing about the fee and deal looking dead just the other day. Understand he’ll sign before deadline. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 When the window shuts on Thursday night Ashley and Charnley will be like Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd on trading places, counting down the seconds until the European clubs can buy our players then........ Sell... Sell... Sell..... As Bruce slumps to the floor cuddling a Newcastle shirt with Elmohamady on the back and just staring into thin air. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Yerdas El Savon Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Late twist re Krafth after weeks of arguing about the fee and deal looking dead just the other day. Understand he’ll sign before deadline. You’re a journo? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Late twist re Krafth after weeks of arguing about the fee and deal looking dead just the other day. Understand he’ll sign before deadline. You’re a journo? He's a scando so I assume he's a bit ITK with this one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Late twist re Krafth after weeks of arguing about the fee and deal looking dead just the other day. Understand he’ll sign before deadline. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7329877/Newcastle-agree-terms-Amiens-Sweden-international-defender-Emil-Krafth.html?ito=amp_twitter_share-top Imagine claiming we have a new policy where we sign quality over quantity, then we go on to sign Emil Krafth. Our third average RB. Class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Guessing we’ll try to sell Yedlin for a bit of profit then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Four year deal for the Swede. Urgh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LV Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Tackling, passing and crossing a weakness. Sounds perfect as a RB/ RWB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Sounds like a poor mans Danny Simpson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 I’m pretty sure that site once said Schar was not good on the ball before he joined us. To which the local papers never called him a ball playing CB. But hey oooo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 FML. Can't believe we didn't have more competition for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 If this guy ends up being better than what we currently have I'd be very surprised. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Apparently we were working on 2 deals yesterday, but now Douglas is saying he thinks it's unlikely we'll get a CM or a striker in, so looks like Krafth will be last one in. Another terrible window where we haven't even replaced the outgoings, let alone strengthen a weak squad. Mint. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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