Holden McGroin

I’m 3 in. Decent so far.

Kobe Mainoo sounds like he is available. He got thrust into the limelight too early but there is a player in there. I’d imagine he’d be a good 8 and Howe would mould I’m into a class act.

It was just a joke, but I suspect it’s someone of his ilk just wanting some attention.

I think it’s Sean Casey In another guise. He has this message pinned : Isak is a scapegoat caught between two powerful forces. The Isak case is bigger than the average football fan thinks it is. This is what they want you to believe, that it’s just a transfer story. But something deeper is happening behind the scenes. It’s time to make that clear. I’m only writing this because too many people have become involved. Two major reporters from leading English outlets (LE and CH) were pulled into it. One was told the real version. The other was given a different one. They were caught in the middle. If they were manipulated, then the average viewer could be manipulated as well. There’s a story behind Alexander Isak’s name circulating in transfer circles, and it goes far deeper than one striker. Isak is happy at Newcastle United. Committed. Unmoved by outside noise. But that noise is growing, and harder to ignore. Though, he was told by Howe to train alone in Spain. Pure isolation, until the dust settles. Liverpool are attempting to apply pressure through inflated contracts, deals that won’t even come into play, because no bid is happening any time soon. Still, they’ve signalled intent. They’ve floated terms Isak would never see at Newcastle, all through his agency, who were the first to go inside the tornado. This isn’t a negotiation. It’s pressure. And it doesn’t start at football level, it starts far above it. To understand this, you have to rewind to 2023. That year, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) made a strategic move, finalizing their acquisition of LIV Golf. What’s less known is that during that same period, PIF quietly explored a minority entry into RedBall Acquisition Corp., a sports focused SPAC backed by RedBird Capital Partners in the U.S. stock market. RedBall was in active discussions over a possible merger with Fenway Sports Group (FSG), owners of Liverpool FC and the Boston Red Sox. PIF didn’t want control. Just a foothold, a minority stake, a seat at the table of one of the most ambitious sports investment vehicles in North America. But the door never opened. RedBird declined to engage. PIF’s offer was strategic, and by most accounts, too significant to dismiss lightly. Whether due to geopolitics, governance concerns, or long term power dynamics, the outcome was clear, to keep PIF out. Weeks later, the RedBall and FSG talks collapsed, weighed down by valuation gaps and quiet external pressure. PIF moved on. But not quietly. Some believe that rejection changed the tone between both groups. Since then, tensions between FSG and PIF have remained low profile, but never absent. Quiet gestures. Parallel plays. No open conflict, but unmistakable friction under the surface. Which brings us back to Isak. Liverpool don’t urgently need a striker. But they’ve chosen this moment, and this player, to make their presence felt. Not through a bid, but through influence. They framed terms to unsettle Newcastle by targeting their most valuable asset without ever making a formal move. It’s bullying, a response to how they once felt bullied by PIF. It’s an attempt to penetrate Newcastle’s structure, through its star. Lastly, Newcastle’s interest in Benjamin Šeško is real. But it’s not tied to an Isak exit. This is reinforcement, not replacement. The club expects Isak to stay. And he will stay. Liverpool have the funds. They have the leverage. But they haven’t moved. Because their move is not to move. The outcome may not be a transfer, but the real goal is psychological. And in this game, Isak is just the opening move. Isak will be in Newcastle next season.

His Mrs gave him a groin rub after the game and confirmed it was nothing serious. Don't worry about any scans.

What does Borson say though ?

Yeah, Toonpacks agent has just fed me some information that you're a DOUCHE. Don't shoot the messenger.

Here we go

But Borson said something..

Looking forward to a Toonpack and Craig argument.

Aye.

Nah. Im not debating the law (or you). I’m saying he could easily fulfil his contract but Eddie might still not want to pick him to start every week.

All he has to say is that he has changed his mind and is fully committed to the club now, but is being victimised. Works both ways. The PFA would no doubt stick up for him at this point. They should actually be getting involved now and be advising him he is under contract and get his arse in gear.

What the fuck is going on?!?

Are you really arguing about not arguing?

It literally happens a lot. A disgruntled player comes into training and causes chaos or throws it in. He might well be in breach contract but it would be a messy proving it. The impact of selecting an unwanted player in a team causes mass disruption. The player inevitably wins.

Isn’t he a winger?

He could absolutely do enough not be selected by Howe yet fulfil his contractual agreements. Anyway, let’s hope it doesn’t get to that stage.

I thought I was the Debbie Downer 😂

I’m saying Howe won’t select him if he isn’t trying 100%. You can’t prove he isn’t.

It was well documented that we were in for him. I didn’t realise it was that advanced though.

Im sure he’d make himself available to comply but that’s doesn’t mean Howe would select him if he is throwing it in at training.

I think when we questioned Big Mitch might not be up to the job I think the response was something like “We are a professional club now. We do things right and don’t hire chancers” 😂

All he has to do is turn up for training. His attitude will exclude him from the team.

There is still time for this window to end up a Hot Mitch Summer. Never give up hope.