Kieran Trippier: has a chance to play against Everton (Howe)

[Coffee_Johnny]

36 minutes ago, Gawalls said:

We’re like a point of Guinness at the moment where half our squad naturally float to the top and the others sink to the bottom.  We won’t sell many and will just have to wait until contracts run down.

 

 

 

What goes up… and vice versa. Hoping for more floaters! 

[Terrymac1966]

The players seem to settle well up here. Maybe a house in Sunderland until we really like them would be a better idea for their inaugural year?

[Coffee_Johnny]

Just now, Terrymac1966 said:

The players seem to settle well up here. Maybe a house in Sunderland until we really like them would be a better idea for their inaugural year?

We want them to like us too TMac. 

[Upthemags]

Would be a truly strange timeline if we've been asking Trips to leave, he doesn't want to, and Eddie proceeds to freeze him out of the squad.

 

His wage off the books, even with a nominal transfer fee, would be massive though. Would allow us to basically cover Guehi's salary in full.

[Collage]

3 hours ago, BergenMagpie said:

Think Krafth would be fine as backup for this season. He'd probably play a "Burn role" whilst Hall would play the "Trippier role" on the left.

 

Wouldn't like to see Tripps go to West Ham mind. Think he'd be too good of a RB in a Fullkrug team

I'd very much prefer to scrap the "Burn role" alltogether and play with proper, modern full backs instead.

[mofo]

Really hope he doesn't leave, he's getting on yes but he's still a starter IMO. 

 

Think if you were to ask any manager in the league they would want Trippier in their squad and I'm sure Eddie is no different!

[BergenMagpie]

13 minutes ago, Collage said:

I'd very much prefer to scrap the "Burn role" alltogether and play with proper, modern full backs instead.

Same, but that was in case Tino got injured and we had to play Krafth

[LFEE]

2 hours ago, Likelylad said:

I do find it frustrating that a team that has finished 4th and 7th struggles offload it's players. Unless it's Bruno, Isak & Gordon. 

Testament to EH really.

[The Prophet]

20 minutes ago, Collage said:

I'd very much prefer to scrap the "Burn role" alltogether and play with proper, modern full backs instead.

 

Most teams either utilise the "Burn role" or a more defensive minded midfielder.

 

 

Edited August 8, 2024 by The Prophet

[dcmk]

2 hours ago, Likelylad said:

I do find it frustrating that a team that has finished 4th and 7th struggles offload it's players. Unless it's Bruno, Isak & Gordon. 

But do we actually struggle? Thinking back I don't think we have been that bad..

 

We got rid of Chris Wood as soon as he wasn't required anymore, for a good fee.

 

ASM was moved quickly.

 

Shelvey was discarded with, as soon as we had some options in midfield.

 

Even in January, we were going to sell Almiron until he refused the move.

 

Recently with Anderson and Minteh, was a farcical situation but got good fees on both occasions.

 

 

 

 

[Sibierski]

41 minutes ago, mofo said:

Really hope he doesn't leave, he's getting on yes but he's still a starter IMO. 

 

Think if you were to ask any manager in the league they would want Trippier in their squad and I'm sure Eddie is no different!

 

Most would, as he's a model pro that can most often be relied upon. But I feel that latter part is gone, with his form dropping off now he's legs are going.

 

If we signed Tino for £40m, with not a plan for him to be a starter this season, then that was dumb.

[Wilson]

When I done the tour with the bairn his name was the only one on his box, the rest were private/just numbers iirc. 

 

Apparently his names no longer on there, whether that means anything, who knows.

 

[joeyt]

Playing for the U21s tonight

[STM]

26 minutes ago, joeyt said:

Playing for the U21s tonight

Anywhere to watch?

[Guest]

26 minutes ago, joeyt said:

Playing for the U21s tonight

 

Fair play to him. 

[Mag3.14]

4 minutes ago, STM said:

Anywhere to watch?

Live via the newcastle united app apparently:
 

 

[Kanj]

Feels like the first time in ages we've seen the first teamers getting needed match time with the reserves to get sharp. Did we not do that at all last 2 seasons? 

[Kilcline]

32 minutes ago, Kanji said:

Feels like the first time in ages we've seen the first teamers getting needed match time with the reserves to get sharp. Did we not do that at all last 2 seasons? 

Krafu played at least once last season when he was coming back from injury but can't remember any other occasions

[54]

37 minutes ago, Kanji said:

Feels like the first time in ages we've seen the first teamers getting needed match time with the reserves to get sharp. Did we not do that at all last 2 seasons? 

Bunce waving his magic wand?

[Kanj]

Not a good example but just remember back in the day our guys coming back from injury always played in the reserves a game or two. 

[PauloGeordio]

1 hour ago, joeyt said:

Playing for the U21s tonight

Targett too.

[54]

I've just stuck it on, and in the first 3 minutes I've seen Thompson (our keeper) come out of the box to sweep more than I saw Dubravka all last season

[Kilcline]

3 minutes ago, 54 said:

I've just stuck it on, and in the first 3 minutes I've seen Thompson (our keeper) come out of the box to sweep more than I saw Dubravka all last season

Same, bit concerned they were the only times we touched the ball in the few minutes I had it on though 😅

[LFEE]

On 15/08/2024 at 11:26, Wilson said:

When I done the tour with the bairn his name was the only one on his box, the rest were private/just numbers iirc. 

 

Apparently his names no longer on there, whether that means anything, who knows.

 

 

[PRL]

Yup, box has been repurposed to just ‘NUFC’ on the door. Although I think it was his family using it a lot previously, and guessing they’re not attending so much.