Abacus Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 (edited) 4 minutes ago, timeEd32 said: None of that is how I interpreted that scene. Well, then, I've probably gotten it completely wrong. Just my take at the time. What was yours? Edited August 20 by Abacus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 We're definitely taking a gamble if we don't get a centre-back though. If we can't get first choice, I'd sooner we get someone on loan than drop to someone like Chalobah or Gomez (unless it's just a straight up loan, no obligation to buy) just to patch us over until Botman is back and our first choice becomes available/affordable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theregulars Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 9 minutes ago, Abacus said: Well then, here's one. I'm not convinced about Eales. I think we've lost something with Staveley going, but aside from that I keep going back to that soft soap documentary where they were all filmed talking about how the amount of money spent makes you successful. When challenged on this he deflected and said we had a secret weapon in Howe, who could make us overperform, or words to that effect. It felt to me like the manager was being thrown under the bus there. I do not think it is a viable strategy to buy anyone you can afford and then just expect Howe to turn them all into world-beaters. And then after that, I didn't expect Eales to recently come out and say that he could concentrate on what he's good at, i.e. training players on the pitch, instead of being a key part of decision making, which he was before. Then again, I've had a pint and been watching traitors on here, so my threat sensors are probably still on high alert. As for transfers, let's buy whoever Mitchell scouts if that's our system now. I've no doubt the club are trying their best on this, so I'll wet the sheets if and only if the confetti goes out of date. I must say I have a similar sense of foreboding about him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Centre back has probably become a bigger priority than right wing. If Schar picks up an injury we're fucked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 10 minutes ago, Abacus said: Well then, here's one. I'm not convinced about Eales. I think we've lost something with Staveley going, but aside from that I keep going back to that soft soap documentary where they were all filmed talking about how the amount of money spent makes you successful. When challenged on this he deflected and said we had a secret weapon in Howe, who could make us overperform, or words to that effect. It felt to me like the manager was being thrown under the bus there. I do not think it is a viable strategy to buy anyone you can afford and then just expect Howe to turn them all into world-beaters. And then after that, I didn't expect Eales to recently come out and say that he could concentrate on what he's good at, i.e. training players on the pitch, instead of being a key part of decision making, which he was before. Then again, I've had a pint and been watching traitors on here, so my threat sensors are probably still on high alert. As for transfers, let's buy whoever Mitchell scouts if that's our system now. I've no doubt the club are trying their best on this, so I'll wet the sheets if and only if the confetti goes out of date. Eales is a politician I don’t trust politicians Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 2 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: We're definitely taking a gamble if we don't get a centre-back though. If we can't get first choice, I'd sooner we get someone on loan than drop to someone like Chalobah or Gomez (unless it's just a straight up loan, no obligation to buy) just to patch us over until Botman is back and our first choice becomes available/affordable. Agreed. Though less than ideal we can “manage” RW until Jan if necessary but we could be really screwed if we lose Schar for any length of time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingxlnc Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 We need a lift. At this point I’d be tempted to give Barcelona £100m for Christensen, Raphinia and Roque That would inject new life into us and make us challengers imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 I’d be happy to sign nobody than the wrong player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 1 minute ago, gdm said: Just saying “sources” doesn’t make it true you whopper ITK account Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 I’d go for the loan and then sign someone else next summer, e.g. Guehi when we get champions league football and Palace get relegated Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J7 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 18 minutes ago, RUHRLYASLEEVESUP said: Eales is a politician I don’t trust politicians What a load of shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigen Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Great goal in CL playoff of Edon Zhegrova. RW very, very talented. You can sign him for cheap: a bargain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 2 hours ago, ponsaelius said: I'm actually starting to think we might not do anything. I get the caution over getting it right but this will have been a disaster of a window if we don't deliver on at least one of those key positions. Calling a window where we've avoided a double-digit points deduction whilst also hanging onto Bruno, Isak and Gordon (despite not being in Europe) a 'disaster' is a bit crackers imo. I'm not underselling Newcastle there - they're world class players whom we're vulnerable to losing to teams at the top of the food chain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Be funny after all this there’s a couple of total curve balls out of the blue 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Im sick of this window, but im really sick of the Barca links Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 5 hours ago, Scoot said: Wasn't sure where to put this so here will do. I actually agree with Puke here. https://archive.is/wUD4I "Popularity is a fragile thing when it comes to Newcastle United and supporters value results on the pitch more than any sort of well meaning fan engagement. What can be brushed off as some harmless fun now can easily turn into something less pleasant if supporters feel they have been let down by men in suits with microphones in their hands." nah, fuck off with that shite Luke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Just now, Yorkie said: Calling a window where we've avoided a double-digit points deduction whilst also hanging onto Bruno, Isak and Gordon (despite not being in Europe) a 'disaster' is a bit crackers imo. I'm not underselling Newcastle there - they're world class players whom we're vulnerable to losing to teams at the top of the food chain. I don’t think keeping your best players should be a key indicator to a successful window mind, it was a favourite line under Ashley. For me it’s have we improved the starting 11 and as it stands we haven’t. I’m obviously delighted Isak, Gordon and Bruno look like staying mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Yorkie said: Calling a window where we've avoided a double-digit points deduction whilst also hanging onto Bruno, Isak and Gordon (despite not being in Europe) a 'disaster' is a bit crackers imo. I'm not underselling Newcastle there - they're world class players whom we're vulnerable to losing to teams at the top of the food chain. The two things are linked don't you think? Fail to progress the squad = lower liklihood of success = higher liklihood of losing those players we've kept next time. Edited August 20 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 1 minute ago, Yorkie said: Calling a window where we've avoided a double-digit points deduction whilst also hanging onto Bruno, Isak and Gordon (despite not being in Europe) a 'disaster' is a bit crackers imo. I'm not underselling Newcastle there - they're world class players whom we're vulnerable to losing to teams at the top of the food chain. It's definitely a shambles IMO. I'd probably have rather sold one of them early and reloaded with 3-4 signings if that's what it meant to keep us moving forward. Controversial maybe. This is no major signings for two windows and stagnation at best of the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Keeping Gordon, Isak and Bruno (+having Jow, Tino, Pope) in the squad is a long way away from holding onto an Ayoze, a Sissoko etc from yesteryear. I agree that if we were not to bring in both a RW and a RCB I’d be really disappointed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Just now, SUPERTOON said: I don’t think keeping your best players should be a key indicator to a successful window mind, it was a favourite line under Ashley. For me it’s have we improved the starting 11 and as it stands we haven’t. I’m obviously delighted Isak, Gordon and Bruno look like staying mind. If we've reached out spending limit to get us to this stage though then I'd say it's a success. It looks like we've the money for one big signing, there's only really two areas we're quite a way off the other top 6 or so teams. That's fucking incredible progress in 2 and a half seasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunk Moreland Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 2 minutes ago, ExiledGeordie said: Be funny after all this there’s a couple of total curve balls out of the blue 😂 I reckon (and hope) it will be. Guehi interest only got leaked because of Palace - none of the local journos were mentioning him on our supposed lists of targets before then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 (edited) My concern “if” we were to sign nobody is if we’ve limited ourself to minimal options which doesn’t fit our our previous strategy before. With our scouting network you’d assume we have several options for key positions and some that no fucker in the press knows about. Edited August 20 by ExiledGeordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosstef Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Andreas Christensen links are the only fake Barca links I will accept! Helluva player! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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