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When's the replay ? serious question lads

He's probably as pissed off as us lot & is just running the clock down until he leaves in May. There's no incentive for him here now. I think it's taken him a while but I think the penny's finally dropped

It was a horrible game between 2 championship teams

Horrible game it was a soft penalty we now have an extra gameon top of the relegation fight.

Awful first half Joselu had about 3 chances he's crap

Told you

I always thought Shearer was a canny bloke myself

Here's the letter make of it what you will... The Peter Kenyon letter to Mike Ashley: “I know I speak for both of us in that we continue to share a serious determination to finalise the agreement we have to suit both parties as soon as possible in the new year. “We have both spent many months discussing the parameters of a final deal and as you know we have also invested heavily in time and money on our various legal and financial advisors. “And I appreciate the time and effort committed to the detailed discussions by your advisors, lawyers, club, and, of course, yourself. “I fully respect your desire to ensure the next owners of Newcastle United understand the club, football, and have the appropriate financial resources, and I am delighted that you think the investor group led by myself is the best fit. “On my side, I would like to personally assure you that I am committed to conclude our deal as soon as possible and, while we are both perhaps frustrated that we have not progressed as quickly as we would have wished. “I would like to express personal gratitude for your patience and integrity in

Also I would have thought any potential buyers would like to see we're secure in the premiership. The way things are they could be paying top $ for a championship club in a few months. I still think it's smoke & mirrors to avoid any unrest with the match goers

Ha ha ha 2 weeks ago he was £100 million shy of Ashleys asking price. Even if he's managed to get that (I doubt it ) were's the money for new players, training facilities & giving SJP a make over ?

Aye the 3 relegations in a decade trophy

This from Rafa's press conference Rafa Benitez on transfers. . . When asked if he will speak about transfer at all this month. This might be my position for the whole of January, maybe, & then I might talk on February 1 but we will see Rafa Benitez on his aims When I decided to come it was because of the potential of the club & everything. I like to have a project, be ambitious, & first of all get into the top 10. I understand how they feel, but now I have to do my job to keep us up Rafa Benitez on expectations The problem here is that the expectation is big because of how massive the club is. But we are in a situation we do not deserve to be in because we are such a big club with massive potential, but we have to make sure we stay up

We'vs never been past the 4th round since Ashley's owned the club

1-2 nice early exit can't be having a cup run get in the way of our relegation fight again.

Aye it's all a pile of shite. No wonder Rafa says "he doesn't talk about transfers or a takeover" because he knows there's nothing there & he's been done over again. I just wish he'd come out & say it maybe the penny would then drop for the majority of match goers.

Stolen from the comments section of The Mag Jan 1st: Rafa: Lee, any idea what my budget is yet? Charnley: Sorry Rafa, ring me in three days. Jan 4th: Rafa: Hey Lee, any update on my budget, I need to start looking at players? Charnley: Er, I'm Skyping Mike after the Blackburn game. Call me on Monday. Jan 7th: Rafa: Hi Lee, what did Mike say last week? Charnley: He said that America is great and the weather is canny. Call me next Monday. Jan 14th: Rafa: Lee, this is urgent. We're halfway through the window and I don't know my budget. I need to look at getting a couple of deals done. Charnley: Sorry, I'm watching Looney Tunes on a dvd Mike got me for Xmas. Call me a week Friday and I'll have you're answer. Jan 25th: Rafa: Right Lee, I've identified two players, I just need to know the budget. Charnley: Er, Mike said 'No money' I'm afraid. Repeat every January transfer window . .

Next 4 premiership games Chelsea (a) Cardiff (h) Man City (h) Spurs (a) No new signings this window, club relegated & Rafa away in May the club's ruined. Happy new year my arse fanks Mike you utter bastard

https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-news-transfers-live-15614631 "There’s been no official contact (or new unofficial contact) with the PL about an imminent change of ownership"

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/newcastle-uniteds-january-transfer-planning-13790768 Newcastle have been dealt a double new year body-blow, with takeover talks on the verge of collapse and plans for the imminent January transfer window non-existent. Beleaguered Toon fans believed a new owner at St James’ Park would provide manager Rafa Benitez with transfer funds and give the club a fresh impetus. But hopes that unpopular owner Mike Ashley might sell-up soon have been dashed — NONE of the four suitors has ready cash to do a deal.

Shelvey needs a good kick in the nuts for allowing his man to score the equaliser. He jogged back without a care in the world as the ball went in the net.

He's asset stripped the team in front of our eyes

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2525378197478104&id=1029180367097902

3-0 easy win for Watford there could be trouble ahead.

Ashley's not selling man Rafa's away in 5 months

Rafa has now publicly said there are no transfers lined up for the begining of January & he's worried. Maybe this is why he said this the other day... "For me it is very clear, I know what is coming & i know were we are" The penny has finally dropped I expect him to up the ante against Ashley now as he knows he's bugger all to lose