Dr Gloom 24819 Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 10970 Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Alex said: Improves the squad and, arguably at least, the first team for not much outlay. It’s a no-brainer really. I do not disagree. I was hoping we wouldn’t just go for a decent shot stopper but one with a better football brain, like Leno. The transfer does still make a lot of sense though and Rome wasn’t built in one day… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougle 3981 Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ugly Mackems 134 Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 4 hours ago, NJS said: He's better than Darlow. He's better than the lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 24580 Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 24580 Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Chicken shagger on board now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 6744 Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Yeah I think this is a far better outcome than Henderson so I'm pleased to see it. Not sure this is as key a position to cover as the club seem to have decided, but more depth is never a bad thing, and this is quality depth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 24580 Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 One thing re the criticism of Pope and him playing out from the back. Maybe he was just told to play Dyche ball? I.e just launch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 13286 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 On 22/06/2022 at 05:30, Dougle said: Infamy, infamy, they've all got it in for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 24580 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 He's gonna be shocked when the Dr only has 10 fingers! (before wankers say 8 and two thumbs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11697 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 17 hours ago, Rayvin said: Yeah I think this is a far better outcome than Henderson so I'm pleased to see it. Not sure this is as key a position to cover as the club seem to have decided, but more depth is never a bad thing, and this is quality depth. I said the same when we first signed Dubravka on loan. I didn't think the 'keeper was a priority position, but then it shows I know fuck all because we were much better as a team when we brought him in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 24580 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14625 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 I think he starts over Dubravka tbh 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 15532 Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share Posted June 23, 2022 Aye, I think he’s a better keeper and could potentially have 3/4 seasons as the number one if he shows he’s up to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14625 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Aye. Dubravka is Hollywood at times and prone to awful errors at others. Some consistency can't hurt. Plus Pope behind a decent defence will see a much calmer keeper. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 8280 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 I suspect he has been promised he'll start as No 1. Otherwise it would be a big gamble with the World Cup coming up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 8177 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Tom said: I think he starts over Dubravka tbh There's absolutely no 'think' about this. There's no way one of England's 3 regular selected goalkeepers is going to join a new club without assurances that he'll be first choice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobos 299 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 I reckon he won't , not immediately anyway - from my perspective, Howe has always made people fight their way into the team , if the previous first choice is fit. Look at how long he took to be "kind to Lascelles" and Longstaff playing over Bruno etc. I'm absolutely delighted that my wet dream of bringing in fringe and established England players is coming true, we've definitely asked after a few now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 53971 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 47 minutes ago, scoobos said: I reckon he won't , not immediately anyway - from my perspective, Howe has always made people fight their way into the team , if the previous first choice is fit. Look at how long he took to be "kind to Lascelles" and Longstaff playing over Bruno etc. I'm absolutely delighted that my wet dream of bringing in fringe and established England players is coming true, we've definitely asked after a few now. I know what you mean about Howe wanting players to play their way into the team, but that was during a season. With a clean slate and a blank league table he can pick whatever team he likes for Game 1. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14625 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 24580 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 It shows you what happened to the club under Ashley. The media team since he's fucked off have been on fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 8177 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/latest-news/england-international-nick-pope-joins-newcastle-united/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 15532 Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share Posted June 23, 2022 This whole signing sensibly and improving the team whilst not weakening it is taking some getting used to 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawb 4955 Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 If anyone is interested the England social media team put training videos up and there are a few of Pope and the other goalkeepers. I am aware that it may be a niche market Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 47310 Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 3 hours ago, strawb said: If anyone is interested the England social media team put training videos up and there are a few of Pope and the other goalkeepers. I am aware that it may be a niche market 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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