I reckon Southampton will have a few in before the start of the season. Van Dijk, Forster and Boudabouz all linked.

Apparently Lacazette wants to move to Newcastle.

#186255 The Night Thread Mk. IX

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I found a grey hair a couple of weeks ago. Cut it out.

#185991 Transfer Rumours 2014/15

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Christian Rodriguez to Sunderland is off.

#185880 Transfer Rumours 2014/15

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28 Jul 2014 21:58:32

NEWCASTLE NOW FAVOURITES TO SIGN REMY!!!!!!!!

If only this mattered.

#185781 Transfer Rumours 2014/15

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28 Jul 2014 16:19:09

If Spurs get Rodriguez, potentially only leaves QPR and Newcastle as options for Loic Remy. - Not what he hoped for.

#185656 Barclays Premier League 2014/15

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27 Jul 2014 22:54:58

I'm basing this of this utterly hilarious article.http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/17/fashion/soccer-particularly-englands-premier-league-growing-in-popularity-in-new-york-creative-circles.html

Among younger American writers who came of age on Nick Hornby’s soccer books like “Fever Pitch,” rooting for Arsenal, Mr. Hornby’s club of choice, is almost de rigueur, said Rosie Schaap, an American-born memoirist who considers herself a die-hard Tottenham Hotspur fan. (She also writes the monthly Drink column for The New York Times Magazine).

“Any time I’m at a book party or reading, and soccer comes up in conversation, I find myself surrounded by young men in shabby-genteel, loosely fitting tweed jackets gushing over the Gunners,” Ms. Schaap said. “In such settings, being an Arsenal supporter is even more predictable than having an M.F.A. or a pair of horn-rimmed glasses.

I honestly can't believe it's a real article. Would recommend everyone has a read.

#185646 Barclays Premier League 2014/15

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By Based Jorge | On 27 July 2014 - 22:04 PM

I don't even understand why that is. Arsenal haven't been to America since like the 80's I believe? (Apart from the NYRB game of course). Very strange. Maybe it's because it's the first team that comes up on FIFA.

Fever Pitch? Apparently middle class American football hipsters identify with the book.

#185516 Transfer Rumours 2014/15

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27 Jul 2014 14:52:07

Still a big risk chucking in Targett though. Most young players will begin to struggle after a bit as well. Such as Stirling and Januzaj after their initial impact. Need two more fullbacks for competition as well. (Assuming Chambers moves)

#185396 What Was The Last Film You Saw?

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By Tommo. | On 26 July 2014 - 14:23 PM

Super Troopers. Love the Shenanigans scene

Taped it. Gonna watch it meow.

#185312 Transfer Rumours 2014/15

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26 Jul 2014 13:36:24

Hooiveld is Dutch though, therefore almost certainly bff's with Koeman.

#185305 Transfer Rumours 2014/15

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26 Jul 2014 13:18:27

Artur Boruc
Kelvin Davis
Paolo Gazzaniga

Jose Fonte
Maya Yoshida
Jos Hooiveld

Nathaniel Clyne

Morgan Schneiderlin
Victor Wanyama
Steven Davis
James Ward-Prowse
Jack Cork
Harrison Reed

Gaston Ramirez
Dusan Tadic

Jay Rodriguez
Graziano Pelle
Sam Gallacher
Pablo Osvaldo
Emmanuel Mayuka
Billy Sharp

-----------------Boruc-----------------
Clune-Hooiveld-Fonte-Yoshida
-----Wanyama-Cork-Davis-------
------WardProwse-Tadic----------
-----------------Pelle------------------

Definitely could do with some full backs, a new CB and another attacking midfielder. Would be worried about Pelle's goal scoring record outside of Italy as well.

Still think they'll easily do better than 5 or 6 sides.

#185107 Transfer Rumours 2014/15

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25 Jul 2014 15:37:28

Chronicle still seem determined PEA is available.

Can't see it myself.

#185081 Transfer Rumours 2014/15

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25 Jul 2014 12:14:10

Harry Maguire and Andrew Robertson to Hull. Seem like good signings.

Patrick van Aanholt to Sunderland. A good signing, means Sunderland will actually have a left back at the club which is a positive.

#185031 2014/15 Pre Season Thread

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24 Jul 2014 23:04:04

UK broadcaster Quest TV have acquired the rights to the forthcoming Schalke Tournament in Germany featuring Newcastle United and will broadcast all four games:

Sat 02.08.2014 Malaga v Newcastle
Sat 02.08.2014 Schalke 04 v West Ham
Sun 03.08.2014 Malaga v West Ham
Sun 03.08.2014 Schalke 04 v Newcastle

Coverage gets underway at 2.15pm BST on Saturday and 2.30pm BST on Sunday and can be viewed on channel 167 on Sky, 172 on Virgin and 37 on Freeview.

#184894 Barclays Premier League 2014/15

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24 Jul 2014 16:03:16

Anyone recommend any good football podcasts?

Or any non-football related podcasts?

#184357 The England National Team

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22 Jul 2014 22:30:10

Rooney.

Because the reaction will be hilarious.

#184185 Transfer Rumours 2014/15

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By BR. | On 22 July 2014 - 12:58 PM

Berahino looked promising around Christmas time last year but tailed off a bit afterwards. Maybe this will be his proper breakthrough season. Huge question marks over the manager though, Alan Irvine, a very strange appointment. I think they could struggle.

Yeah I like Berahino, but I don't think he's ready yet, to be starting every game. I like Anichebe but he won't score many, and gut feeling that Ideye will flop. I think WBA will bottle it and sack Irvine at the fist sign of trouble tbh.

Apparently Montella wants to keep Marcos Alonso at Fiorentina. If Sunderland are unable to sign Alonso and Borini it would be a big dent in Sunderland's plans for next year. Still haven't signed Santiago Vergini either.

#184136 Transfer Rumours 2014/15

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West Brom's squad is finally coming together.

-------------------Foster
Wisdom-Lescott-Olsson-Pocognoli
Morrison-Yacob-Mulumbu-Brunt
-----------Sessegnon-Ideye-------------

Myhill, Dawson, McAuley, Baird, Gardner, Dorrans, Anichebe, Berahino.

Still need another few signings. Have large doubts of Gardner and Ideye and especially their ability to score goals. Can't see any of their strikers scoring more than a few goals.

#183867 Fifa 14

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21 Jul 2014 14:14:30

It definitely is scripted though.

Every now and again players inexplicably can't make 5 yard passes. And mis-control the ball far too often.

#183305 Transfer Rumours 2014/15

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19 Jul 2014 13:38:08

George Thorne to Derby, Looked a very good player in the playoff final. Would be really annoyed if I was a West Brom fan.

From what I've seen I think Ulloa is a very good player mind. Apparent lack of pace.

I can't understand why no one is buying Fraizer Campbell. Think he adds something to the vast majority of clubs.

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By The Platypus | On 19 July 2014 - 10:25 AM

Didn't actually know people hated Mourinho this much/took him this seriously.

I don't tbh, no more than any other manager anyway.

Just some Chelsea fans actually seem to believe everything he does is part of some sort of masterplan.

#183249 Transfer Rumours 2014/15

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19 Jul 2014 08:30:04

'Classic Jose' - My favourite mind game was the one where he was taped saying that Demba Ba and Fernando Torres didn't exist. Some top mind games that.

#183020 Newcastle Thread

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Absolutely awful.

#182946 2014/15 Kit Thread

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First time I've ever seen a rapey kit launch.

#182920 Fifa 14

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17 Jul 2014 21:02:26

Got to stop playing FIFA, scripting is so bad.

#182768 The Final

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17 Jul 2014 12:24:33

My problem is that Messi hasn't solved the problems in the Middle East, yet NO ONE is willing to call him on it.

#182625 Newcastle Thread

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It's more how a lot of fans were in meltdown a fortnight ago are now wondering which £15m striker the club will buy - after the club has already spent £20m this week.

I actually don't think Benteke sounds too silly. Lerner will probably be willing to sell, or at least consider a sale. I know he's injured but I don't think that is a major issue any more in medicals. Probably wouldn't be that much more expensive than Remy or Ba in total costs either.

EDIT - Riviere confirmed.

#182597 Newcastle Thread

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Horrible that. Worst home kit I can remember. It's only a kit though.

A few signings made, and suddenly fans are debating if they'd rather have Benteke, Aubameyang or Lacazette.

Reminding me of Norwich last year. Definitely going to be relegated.

#182552 Transfer Rumours 2014/15

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Did he have anything to do with transfers? I though Berlusconi and Galliani would be responsible for the vast majority of transfers.