trophyshy 6434 Posted June 12, 2022 Author Share Posted June 12, 2022 (edited) Is his middle name really Shearer? Edited June 12, 2022 by trophyshy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12460 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 I agree with this tbh. I don’t buy the Italian press narrative that basically Lille want to sell to us but Botman doesn’t want to come, it would be weird by our lot to keep spending time on this if he had no interest in joining. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy 2124 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 (edited) I was reading that Moussa Dembele only has a year left on his Lyon contract. Given our relationship with Lyon, and our supposed interest in the player in the past, he could be a good shout. His availability obviously likely hinges on whether Simone wants to make his loan move to Atletico permanent. Edited June 12, 2022 by Polarboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wykikitoon 16720 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 'Important' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy 2124 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 (edited) They offered him sub standard terms, but they delivered the contract in a Ferrero Rocher box. Edited June 12, 2022 by Polarboy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy 2124 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 The Newcastle United Blog | Hugo Ekitike Makes Bench For France U20s In Tournament Final - The Newcastle United Blog (nufcblog.com) Looks like Ekitike's tweet was about his injury, as opposed to anal fisting as some had speculated 🤢given he's on the bench today. Great news for us obviously. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38792 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 13 minutes ago, Polarboy said: The Newcastle United Blog | Hugo Ekitike Makes Bench For France U20s In Tournament Final - The Newcastle United Blog (nufcblog.com) Looks like Ekitike's tweet was about his injury, as opposed to anal fisting as some had speculated 🤢given he's on the bench today. Great news for us obviously. I mean, it all depends on the kind of bench he’s referring to… 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougle 2857 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Is your shed painted white inside like? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 16720 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 3 minutes ago, Dougle said: Is your shed painted white inside like? It is now. Literally dripping in it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12460 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-linked-ibrahim-sangare-24203693 Targett, Botman, Sangare, Paqueta, Ekitike, Raphinha. Maybe stuff of fairy tales but imagine that for a window. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 3206 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 16 minutes ago, Howay said: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-linked-ibrahim-sangare-24203693 Targett, Botman, Sangare, Paqueta, Ekitike, Raphinha. Maybe stuff of fairy tales but imagine that for a window. And 10 gallons of lube 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy 2124 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 I know it's pride month lads, but fucking hell 😂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19837 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 I know he’s highly rated but is Sangare a position we really need to upgrade? A lack of goals feels like the bigger issue to address - i’d rather we went for the attacking options we’ve been linked with such as Diaby, Ekitike, Paquetta and a genuine number 9 to challenge Wilson and ensure Wood remains third choice. Sounds like Ekitike is more of a wide forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego21 1997 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 2 hours ago, Polarboy said: I was reading that Moussa Dembele only has a year left on his Lyon contract. Given our relationship with Lyon, and our supposed interest in the player in the past, he could be a good shout. His availability obviously likely hinges on whether Simone wants to make his loan move to Atletico permanent. Dembele was on loan in Atletico in 2020-2021, not in 2021-2022. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 16720 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 'Everyone now knows he has a £30m release clause' Aye because his agent wouldn't know this information and deffo won't be telling Prem Teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19837 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 I guess it makes sense if Howe fancies playing Bruno in a more advanced position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy 2124 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 11 minutes ago, Diego21 said: Dembele was on loan in Atletico in 2020-2021, not in 2021-2022. Oh right, thanks for the info 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12460 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: I know he’s highly rated but is Sangare a position we really need to upgrade? A lack of goals feels like the bigger issue to address - i’d rather we went for the attacking options we’ve been linked with such as Diaby, Ekitike, Paquetta and a genuine number 9 to challenge Wilson and ensure Wood remains third choice. Sounds like Ekitike is more of a wide forward. Having a true ball winning midfielder would free up Bruno, and help us increase our possession. Shelvey simply isn’t the answer in that role. I agree that RW and CF are vital, but a ball winning midfielder is so important for us, we need to be increasing possession and having a more solid base higher up the pitch allowing us to create more. As much as I like Joelinton his range of passing is a bit limited and he’s still fairly raw with his defensive positioning especially on set pieces. Edited June 12, 2022 by Howay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy 2124 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Kalvin Phillips could join Newcastle from Leeds | thisisfutbol.com Whether it's pure speculation or opinion from Downie, or he's privy to something he can't say explicitly at the minute, I have no idea, but if you were Philips would you rather most likely sit on the bench for Man City or Liverpool, or come to another northern team on the way up. Man City is basically the place where English centre mids go to die while picking up a massive wage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego21 1997 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 6 minutes ago, Howay said: Having a true ball winning midfielder would free up Bruno, and help us increase our possession. Shelvey simply isn’t the answer in that role. I agree that RW and CF are vital, but a ball winning midfielder is so important for us, we need to be increasing possession and having a more solid base higher up the pitch allowing us to create more. As much as I like Joelinton his range of passing is a bit limited and he’s still fairly raw with his defensive positioning especially on set pieces. I also believe that it is necessary to have a specific player in the stopper position. We'll see if Howe wants Bruno to be the '5', or he prefers to make him play more advanced because we have also seen that he has the ability to score goals from the second line. But at least it is necessary to have someone on the staff who is specific to that demarcation. Neither Shelvey nor Sean are that type of player. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 16720 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 6 minutes ago, Polarboy said: Kalvin Phillips could join Newcastle from Leeds | thisisfutbol.com Whether it's pure speculation or opinion from Downie, or he's privy to something he can't say explicitly at the minute, I have no idea, but if you were Philips would you rather most likely sit on the bench for Man City or Liverpool, or come to another northern team on the way up. Man City is basically the place where English centre mids go to die while picking up a massive wage. My understanding is City want him bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19837 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 37 minutes ago, Howay said: Having a true ball winning midfielder would free up Bruno, and help us increase our possession. Shelvey simply isn’t the answer in that role. I agree that RW and CF are vital, but a ball winning midfielder is so important for us, we need to be increasing possession and having a more solid base higher up the pitch allowing us to create more. As much as I like Joelinton his range of passing is a bit limited and he’s still fairly raw with his defensive positioning especially on set pieces. A midfield of Bruno, Joelinton and a Paquetta or Eriksen has just about all the qualities you need, I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19837 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 I mean, long term big Joe might not be the answer but I think he’s saved us having to spend big in that position this summer. I think we’d be better off for now doubling down in attacking players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy 2124 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 (edited) 40 minutes ago, wykikitoon said: My understanding is City want him bad. They likely want him to replace Fernandinho, but is he going to get in the team ahead of Rodri? Pep likes to rotate, and maybe there'd be games were he wouldn't want to play both De Bruyne and Silva and start two defensive mids, but starts for Philips would likely still be sporadic at best. Edited June 12, 2022 by Polarboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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