et tu brute Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Yorkie said: He doesn't know anywhere near as much as Edwards. Aye tbf you're probably right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 I can't really take seriously anyone saying 6.5/10. I get there's still gaps in the squad. However we have just smashed our transfer record to sign Isak and he looks like he's going to be class. Not forgetting the solid business on Pope, Botman and Target. I know it's only natural to want more but maybe there are factors to why we couldn't get the players we wanted this summer for a variety of different reasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 27 minutes ago, gazza ladra said: Kill it with fire. Doesn't have to be fire, just kill it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Yorkie said: Yeah my thoughts exactly. Put January and this together and it's been pretty sensational. As for this one specifically; Pope, Targett, Botman and Isak all appear to be guaranteed hits. We've no gaps, just lacking quality depth in probably one position (RW). Another quality CM would make a difference to any team, but no one in their right mind should be complaining about our sixth choice in that position being Sean Longstaff. We're not in bad nick at all there. Fine we've not built a guaranteed Top 7 squad in the space of two windows but Christ we've made a fair crack of it. Combine it with all the other progress in all the other departments and you can't knock the level of effort and investment whatsoever. 100% and fuck, if we get Bruno and Maxi fit and they play 10-12 matches before January we could literally be in top 8. A few things go in the other direction and that +3 to +5 pts from Wolves and Liverpool (5th to 2nd place) and thats having played Brighton (a), Wolves (a), Liverpool (a)! Edited September 1, 2022 by Kanji Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 We've signed quality as far as I'm concerned. We have a lot of average players on the books and we can't replace every single one in two windows so we're going to have to exercise some patience on that front. I now at least feel like the owners have the best interests of Newcastle football club at heart. We are being very shrewd with our dealings, and are waiting out for the right signings. Ok that may cause unrest amongst some fans, but it is far preferable to signing any old shite just to make headlines. All this alongside Eddie Howes night and day transformation of the current squad. We had a Liverpool team sweating with Lacelles, longstaff, Fraser, almiron in the team, bonkers man Sorry to them players mind, I love them all really! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 I miss the embedded tweet rumours already... .. they will be back tomorrow no doubt ahead of January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Some people just crave the drama of a deadline signing. If we’d signed Isak tonight everyone would be full of it. Was similar in January with people twisting, despite getting Bruno a week earlier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Look where we were 9 months ago ffs. New Owners, manager, training ground work and new players.......its been a brilliant turnaround in 9 months, about 274 days, just 274. Enjoy it for heavens sake Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scribble Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Think the club has done fantastic business this summer (and Jan). Yes, there are still gaps, but I can imagine they'll be addressed next summer, hopefully when we have had a solid season (with maybe even a chance of European qualification). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Is that it then ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack27 Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Just now, Ben said: Is that it then ? yes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Just now, Ben said: Is that it then ? I honestly think it was over at lunchtime when nothing was coming out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 17 weeks until it's open again. We'll be alreet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 10/10 window for me. Compared to where we were, there is no comparison. I also think signing a striker of Isak's quality is such a leap forward, I know it's very early days but I think we're looking at a 20+ goals a season player, which is clearly so hard to find as barely any other teams have them. 100% they've gone with quality over quantity. Correct decision imo, however much we crave new signings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 (edited) Had a wee look around a load of different clubs forums over last few weeks (West Ham, Leeds, arsenal, Everton, Villa, Man Utd, Leicester) and every single one has comments about how great our business has been or how they should have signed isak or botman. Aye it would have been great to get an extra body in but this is the start and other clubs are already looking at us enviously. Let’s enjoy it. oh and ando you’ve been found out Edited September 1, 2022 by gdm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionOfGosforth Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 5 minutes ago, Bimpy474 said: Look where we were 9 months ago ffs. New Owners, manager, training ground work and new players.......its been a brilliant turnaround in 9 months, about 274 days, just 274. Enjoy it for heavens sake We didn't even have a sporting director or a CEO 9 months ago, I don't know how we managed that first window as well as we did. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BergenMagpie Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 22 minutes ago, WarrenBartonCentrePartin said: Why is plonky Luke trying to pull an Adam P face? Bet he spent 30+ minutes taking a selfie he was satisfied with, which is understandable given his face Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Not being involved in the final day scramble feels deflating just because I want that excitement but we're clearly happy to spend money when the right player comes along. If they don't come along in the next few hours then so be it. If we were told when we got taken over in October that we'd start the following season less than a year later with six upgrades to our starting eleven, including two England internationals, a Brazil international, one of the most promising young centre backs around and one of the most promising young strikers around I don't think you'd see many complaints. Feel bad for Targett now after I've given that rundown but that says a lot in itself that he's the odd man out and we still (rightly) love the guy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 8 out of 10 very happy with our business. Just wished we used the loan system for our threadbare midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack27 Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Guess the only thing we're waiting for now is Fernandez loan confirmation? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 What happening?! Rating the window before it's even closed yet, I've still got hope soemthing will materialise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicane Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Not much depth but we've got a strong first team tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Mazzy said: What happening?! Rating the window before it's even closed yet, I've still got hope soemthing will materialise. There’s always one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Ando let us down? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1892er Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 With the acquisition of NUFC and £200m spent on players in 12 months. I think it's fair to say half a Bil invested in NUFC by the owners is more than generous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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