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You would have thought by now with less than 4 weeks until the start of the season we would have the majority of signings sorted and be training together. We have our first friendly in a couple of days and we're still uncertain as to what team will turn out. There seems to be no forward thinking or planning at the club we chase players for 18 months sometimes we get them most times we dont. Statements are issued saying we have no interest in the cups or Europe it's hardly inviting for players to come and play here. A few of us thought this would be a shit or bust window I.e. the team needed a lot of investment. They've made token gesture signings at the moment with Krul & Sissoko's futures uncertain we could very well start the season a weaker side. On the plus side the club will have made a nice profit again 27 days and counting lads.

With only Marky & CJ left they will now be known as The Remains.

So have we got him or not ?

I thought the Cabella deal was all sorted ?

Early cup exits and a mid table finish thats for the coming season & every other season Ashley's got the club.

They seem to be making hard work of tying this up.

Happy birthday Mr Fist hope it's a good 'un

Remember Pardew a few weeks ago and his "war chest to spend" they've hardly broke the bank and we've still got no fret. Someone on the Chronicle comments suggesting we might play a 4-6 formation.

Howay in bonny lad.

They ask you to download a map of the seating areas in the ground there must be at least 60% availability. Even when you add the corporate areas to the taken areas no wonder their giving prizes away.

So am I right in saying roughly 18/20 thousand ?

Do we have any idea roughly how many season tickets have sold.

Hatem Ben Arfa is ready to give Alan Pardew a headache by refusing to leave Newcastle United. The French midfielder returned to pre-season training this week to find he is still not allowed to train with the senior squad. The 27-year-old and fellow outcast Sylvain Marveaux were told to work with development players as the club looks to sell. Ben Arfa is available for as little as £3million, but is prepared to sit tight and see out the final year of his contract with the Magpies rather than be forced to leave. Pardew is facing an uncertain pre-season, with full-back Mathieu Debuchy on his way to Arsenal and midfielder Moussa Sissoko ready to seek a fresh challenge. Defender Steven Taylor, frozen out for much of last season, is also adamant he will not walk away, despite there being an appetite to sell him with his contract running out next summer. Midfielder Mehdi Abeid, who was loaned out last season and enjoyed success at ­Panathinaikos, has also returned as the Greeks are unable to afford a permanent switch. As well as Marveaux, whose performances have never convinced Pardew, Gabriel Obertan is back in training when a transfer away had been expected. A failure to clear the decks of unwanted players has at least given Pardew a squad to select from for next week’s friendly at Oldham - although progress is needed on signing another striker and an attacking midfielder. Newcastle will make a fresh move for ­long-standing midfield target Remy Cabella – of Montpellier and France – this week. Follow us: @DailyMirror on Twitter | DailyMirror on Facebook

Yeah I always thought £8 million was to cheap

Thought Spurs were signing him for £10 million. Looks like we're going back in for Cabella for £12 million oh and Ashley's put a price of £12 million on Debuchy.

As Ant says it shouldn't be a problem you'll probably be able to get 5 or 6 together if you need them.

Thanks lads

What is it ?

Mrs T said we're getting a filter machine can anyone recommend a nice medium strength coffee please.

In interviews would Pardew call him Rodders ?

It'd be great hearing Pardew on the touchline shouting Fanni every game.

http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/ben-arfa-and-marveaux-told-to-train-with-the-reserves-at-newcastle-1-6716544

http://www.themag.co.uk/the-mag-articles/alan-pardew-makes-ben-arfa-marveaux-train-kids/

Ben Arfa & Marveaux made to train with the kids it's obvious they're not wanted at the club.

Sorry lads my mistake plan A is still all systems go.