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[Stout]

The Gordon performances are mystifying. I think he is struggling with being asked to split time on the right side--maybe feels unappreciated. That's no excuse, but I do think it calls into question the wisdom of using him on the right side. All this could have been avoided if we got a true starting right wing in the window. Then we would have Gordon and Barnes competing for playing time with a super sub coming off the bench each game.

I think his head was turned by the Liverfool stuff.

 

[Ronin]

Newcastle reach agreement to sign Georgian wonderkid Vakhtang Salia

According to a report from Foot Mercato, Newcastle United have reached an agreement to sign Georgian forward Vakhtang Salia (17). Whilst the transfer window may be closed, Newcastle are planning fo...

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[Stout]

Newcastle reach agreement to sign Georgian wonderkid Vakhtang Salia

According to a report from Foot Mercato, Newcastle United have reached an agreement to sign Georgian forward Vakhtang Salia (17). Whilst the transfer window may be closed, Newcastle are planning fo...

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I love what the club are doing to bolster the youth system. It was absolutely starved of talent under Ca$hley. It's just the progress that needs to be made with the senior squad that concerns me.

 

[Stout]

Now THAT is the kind of effort Newcastle needed to kick start their season. And as horrific as Gordon was last game and not trying, he more than made up for it today. I think agreeing that deal really settled him mentally.

 

[Stout]

It wasn't pretty, but cup wins don't need to be. Now let's beat Chelski.

 

[Ronin]

Newcastle United handed triple fitness boost ahead of Everton trip

Newcastle United have been handed a fitness boost with Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier and Fabian Schar all set to feature against Everton this weekend. The Magpies travel to Goodison Park on Saturday eve...

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[Stout]

Can't score a goal versus Everton = not a CL team or probably a European team. Only lost one game and already fading from the race. SMH

 

[Ronin]

“They were awful” – Alan Shearer believes Newcastle United are ‘mid-tableish’ without one player

Newcastle United need to get Alexander Isak back in action as soon as possible to avoid being a mid-table team. That’s according to club legend Alan Shearer, who was not impressed by what he saw fr...

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[Ronin]

Report: Newcastle United Face Competition From European Giant to Sign ‘Talented’ Forward

Barca’s Interest in Jonathan David: A Blow to Newcastle’s Transfer AmbitionsNewcastle United fans have been buzzing with anticipation about the possibility of landing Lille and Canada forward Jona...

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[Ronin]

Newcastle United leading the race to sign Ghana striker Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth

Newcastle United is at the forefront of efforts to sign Bournemouth striker Antoine Semenyo, who has attracted attention from several Premier League clubs. The Ghana international has made a strong impression this season, scoring three goals and providing one assist in his first seven Premier...

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[Ronin]

Newcastle ready to go again in battle to sign "outstanding" Serie A star

After failing to reinforce their backline in the summer, Newcastle United are now reportedly ready to go again in pursuit of a Serie A defender who's attracting plenty of interest. The Magpies certainly seem prepared to make up for what was an incredibly quiet summer on the transfer front...

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[Ronin]

Exclusive: Newcastle United closely monitoring €90m-rated Premier League duo as transfer targets

Newcastle United are understood to be closely monitoring the situations of two Premier League defenders in the form of Leicester City’s Wout Faes and Nikola Milenkovic of Nottingham Forest.With the ...

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[Ronin]

Arsenal, Newcastle United ready to splash €40m for Ghana striker Antoine Semenyo

Arsenal and Newcastle United are reportedly eyeing a transfer for Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo, a 24-year-old winger who has made an impact in the Premier League this season by netting three goals in seven matches. According to the sports website fichajes.com, Arsenal and Newcastle are prepared...

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[Ronin]

Arsenal on alert as Newcastle United star stalls on new deal

Alexander Isak is continuing to stall on a new contract with Newcastle United, reportedly putting Arsenal on high alert.NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND: Alexander Isak of Newcastle United celebrates scor...

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[Ronin]

Report: Newcastle Manager Stability Could Secure Top Defender

Newcastle’s Pursuit of Marc Guehi Gains MomentumNewcastle United’s long-standing interest in Marc Guehi has been reignited, and recent developments could bring the sought-after defender one step c...

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[gmabel830]

Frustrating day for the Magpies.

 

[Stout]

Yeah, this team is going nowhere. What they really needed to avoid stagnation and freshen up the attacking juice to create goals was sign a right sided attacker and a real, ready striker. Callum Wilson should just retire at this point. I mean, JFC, talk about unreliable! With no one to spell him, of course Isak breaks down.

So of course they signed a developmental striker, a bunch of backup keepers, and a backup defender, and nothing else. Le sigh.

BHA extremely lucky on the day. Insanely lucky. I hope Welbeck is okay.

 

[Ronin]

Recently, The Peoples Person relayed a report claiming Premier League clubs Newcastle United and Crystal Palace, as well as Ajax, have set their sights on the United flop.

Manchester United ready to part ways with expensive signing Antony

Manchester United are reportedly determined to offload Antony, who has failed to cement his place in Erik ten Hag’s lineup.The Brazilian was Ten Hag’s statement signing during his first transfer w...

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[Ronin]

Newcastle plotting move for "great" Real Madrid ace who may be granted loan

With attacking reinforcements needed, Newcastle United have reportedly turned their attention towards a Real Madrid star who could yet be handed a much-needed loan move away from the La Liga giants. Newcastle's attacking problems have come as a slight surprise. The Magpies spent the summer...

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[Stout]

Newcastle are becoming a joke. Callum Wilson ruled out for AT LEAST another 3 games. That'll be the first 11 games of the season he misses, at minimum. Good thing we fended off Atletico's interest in him and absolutely did not sign any fit for purpose strikers in the summer window

Howe is rapidly burning up any and all credit he has at Newcastle. Clutching at Wilson as a great servant to the club while at the same time claiming you can't afford three prominent strikers on one team. Gee, Eddie, I'd like at least two, you know?

 

[mhill1986]

I've not been posting much because I have nothing positive to say. I thought Lewis Hall was good today, especially going forward. That Isak missed opportunity had me screaming at the TV. Also, I like how they throw Osula on for 5 minutes at the end of every game and say, "Go save us with a goal!" Oh, and how they take Tonali off every 60th minute regardless of what is happening in the game.

We can't score, and we can't defend. That pretty much sums up the season so far.

 

[Stout]

I've not been posting much because I have nothing positive to say. I thought Lewis Hall was good today, especially going forward. That Isak missed opportunity had me screaming at the TV. Also, I like how they throw Osula on for 5 minutes at the end of every game and say, "Go save us with a goal!" Oh, and how they take Tonali off every 60th minute regardless of what is happening in the game.

We can't score, and we can't defend. That pretty much sums up the season so far.

Well, unless we get a huge infusion of talent in the winter or we fire our coach, there ain't a chance in hell they make Europe and they'll struggle to finish top 10. Hell, we may need both of those things to have a chance. Forget the Champions League. That's out of reach already.

Howe has no plan B and is no longer able to motivate this team. This season, the beginning of this game, and especially the start to the second half, has made this crystal clear. It's also clear there isn't enough talent and what talent we have has grown complacent, because there's no one to challenge them for places.

Best hope? Man U hire Howe away and pay the Mags to do it, they get a top notch coach in, sign a bunch of talent in the winter, and make a run into the Euros. That is the absolute best case scenario.

 

[Ronin]

Newcastle United planning seismic January bid for Liverpool target: report

Newcastle United are planning to splash the cash in January as they look to bolster their front line. Eddie Howe's men have started the Premier League campaign indifferently, winning three of their opening nine fixtures. Consecutive losses to Brighton and Chelsea have seen the Magpies slip down...

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[Ronin]

NEWCASTLE CONFIDENTIAL: How Ashworth is getting revenge

Newcastle have been told that an incoming senior analyst must first complete a period of gardening leave at a rival club… and it's Manchester United and Dan Ashworth making them wait. Luke Dickson informed his Man United bosses that he wanted to quit to take up a key post within Eddie Howe's...

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[Stout]

The victory over Chelski in the cup was much, much better. I mean, Howe went gutless and parked the bus in the 2nd half and if Chelski had their shooting boots on it would have been a massive collapse, but he rode his luck and they advanced. Got a favorable draw, too, for the next round. Now here's to hoping (praying, really) for a result against Arsenal tomorrow.