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#168347 Newcastle Thread

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27 May 2014 15:21:36

I heard earlier, that he had a concrete offer from Spurs, likely to get offers from Liverpool and Arsenal, and was 'dreaming' of Chelsea.

#168296 Newcastle Thread

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27 May 2014 12:39:16

He seemingly stopped trying from about February though. He was probably told that he'd made the French squad, and already had a move lined up.

#168043 The Night Thread Mk. IX

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25 May 2014 19:15:34

Can't connect to Steam.

Is there a common reason for this, does anyone know if there is a common fix?

Uninstalling and reinstalling worked

#167997 The Lower League Thread

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25 May 2014 15:21:05

Revell was good on CM01/02 though

#167903 Champions League 2013/14

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24 May 2014 23:42:11

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BXiOFbMCQAA_APL.jpg:large

Remember when everyone was mocking Real Madrid for keeping Di Maria and signing Bale and selling Ozil?

#167825 The Lower League Thread

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24 May 2014 16:01:03

George Thorne looked about the only player on the pitch who looked good.

Does FFP affect non-European qualifying PL teams in any way? Apparently QPR are going to be fined upto £50m by the Football League

#167579 Transfer Rumours 2013/14

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23 May 2014 16:27:31

Weird how only Stoke seem to be going for Mame Diouf. Good player from what I've saw.

#167414 The Italian Football Thread

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22 May 2014 22:41:16

In the Chronicle today, based on 'Italian sources' and Sky Italia. So probably nothing.

Can't see Santon going to Milan, seems a bit of a luxury for Milan to be spending big on a not that good fullback right now. Santon always seems to be linked back to Italy and it never seems to be actually serious. If Radu was a replacement, it would be more likely for Debuchy.

#167400 The Italian Football Thread

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22 May 2014 22:00:08

Stefan de Vrij to Lazio apparently. Newcastle apparently after Radu.

#167369 2014/15 Kit Thread

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22 May 2014 20:03:44

It doesn't mention 'template' at all does it?

I heard they switched as Cortese simply didn't like Red and White stripes. And they switched to all red whilst wearing Umbro. And Sunderland and Stoke haven't been forced to switch to one colour.

#167302 Transfer Rumours 2013/14

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22 May 2014 16:26:40

Bardsley to Stoke

#167291 Barclays Premier League 2013/14

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22 May 2014 16:06:54

West Brom look even worse than Sunderland at the minute;

Ben Foster
Boaz Myhill
Luke Daniels

Jonas Olsson
Gareth McAuley
Craig Dawson

Youssef Mulumbu
Claudio Yacob
George Thorne
Graeme Dorrans
Craig Gardner
Chris Brunt
James Morrison
Stephane Sessegnon

Victor Anichebe
Saido Berahino

Outgoing: Liam Ridgewell, Steven Reid, Billy Jones, Diego Lugano, Goran Popov, Zoltan Gera, Scott Sinclair, Morgan Amalfitano, Thievy Bifouma, Nicolas Anelka, Matej Vydra

Very thin at the back and upfront, no full backs. Only silver lining is the midfield looks competent enough, but with very little goal threat and a shaky looking defence. Need to sign a lot of players.

#167224 Barclays Premier League 2013/14

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22 May 2014 12:55:06

Reckon Sunderland and West Brom look in some real trouble for next season.

Sunderland's current squad for next year;

Mannone
Pickford

Brown
O'Shea
Roberge
Diakite

Cattemole
Bridcutt
N'Diaye
Cabral
Vaughan
Ba

Johnson
Giaccherini
Mavrias
Watmore
Karlsson

Fletcher
Altidore
Wickham
Scocco
Graham

Diakite, N'Diaye, Karlsson, Cabral, Watmore, Vaughan and Graham all returning from loans, and possibly/probably unwanted.

Currently contracts expiring are; Ustari, Westwood, Bardsley, Cuellar, Celustska, Dossena, Vergini, Alonso, Colback, Gardner (WBA), Larsson, Ki, Borini

Sunderland are attempting to retain Larsson, Bardsley and Colback, and I think the Vergini deal is happening. But still a lot of players need replacing, and if they are to sign Alonso, Ki, Vergini and Borini, they will probably be using up most of there transfer budget on keeping the squad at its current standard. - I don't think Sunderland will have too much money available. Suspect Giaccherini may try and go back to Italy, and Cattemole may go to Stoke as well

2015 contract expirations are: Brown, O'Shea, Wickham, Mannone. - Not exactly ideal that they may need to give Wickham and Mannone big pay increases this summer as well.

#167018 Newcastle Thread

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21 May 2014 10:28:36

Ayoze Perez seems to be signing.
Colback possibly
And Newcastle have bid for Cabella.

#166412 Newcastle Thread

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18 May 2014 10:11:38

Be a bit worried about there being too many Burundians in the squad, could lead to disharmony...

Cabella said something nice about Newcastle.

The Chronicle ‏@ChronicleNUFC May 1

So would you want King Kev back? RT for yes, fav for no.. #NUFC http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/kevin-keegan-refuses-rule-out-7061448 … pic.twitter.com/cqxrxRdJs8

Fucking hell, the Chronicle man.

#166411 The FA Cup 2013/14

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18 May 2014 10:00:07

Spurs the real winners this weekend.

#166016 Newcastle Thread

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15 May 2014 19:59:36

Why have you added the caveat of domestic? QF of the Europa League is still a cup run.

And in truth Newcastle have went for the cup most of the time.

Arsenal knocked Keegan's Newcastle out, due to being better. (R4)
Hull knocked Kinnear's Newcastle out. Due to Newcastle being genuinely horrendous. R3 (Christ that game, possible the worst performance I've ever seen.)
West Brom knocked Newcastle out, never saw the game, lineup looks quite strong.
Stevenage
Brighton I
Brighton II
Cardiff.

I think Brighton II was the only time, Newcastle didn't go for it. And Newcastle did have a genuine injury crisis at the time and were in serious relegation threat at the time. Newcastle were just poor in all of the other cup games.

#165947 Newcastle Thread

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15 May 2014 11:09:20

I agree the 'stats' are embarrasing.

Chroncicle may have outdone them, with their RT for a cup run, Fav for League Safety.

#165893 Barclays Premier League 2013/14

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14 May 2014 23:47:50

I always reckon the Scholes quotes are a bit like the quotes on the atmosphere at Celtic Park.

And Scholes was never underrated he was always seen as England's best CM.

To me he is one of the super best midfielders in the world. He is an excellent player- Pelé

He is, in my opinion, the best midfielder in the world, and has a track record for delivering on the big occasions. - Graham Taylor

He has become the most influential player in England, bar none. Not that Vieira lacks anything, but Gerrard does more. - Alex Ferguson

He is undoubtedly one of the best midfield players in the world. -Carlo Ancelotti

"An excellent player, in my opinion, he is a modern player because he is a player who runs, marks, knows how to pass, cross, score goals and he is a leader on the field for Liverpool. So he is a player that I would like to have in my team." - Kaka

"Is he the best in the world? He might not get the attention of (Lionel) Messi and Ronaldo but yes, I think he just might be. He has great passing ability, can tackle and scores goals, but most importantly he gives the players around him confidence and belief. You can't learn that -- players like him are just born with that presence." - Zinedine Zidane

"Gerrard has been my idol for 10 years and is one of the best players in the world. He is the example of what all midfield players aspire to. He is always there in the heat of the battle, leading by example. He is everywhere you look - in defence, in the middle of the pitch and in attack. I would love to be close to that level." -Daniele De Rossi

#165848 Newcastle Thread

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14 May 2014 18:48:24

2008... the glory years according to some.

Not sure I can quite believe the Modric one, Newcastle seemed to chase him for ages.

Keegan sounded remarkably not bitter in this. and found it funny how fans were heckling for Keegan to have a go at Pardew, and then turns to support for Pardew in the end.

#165844 Newcastle Thread

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14 May 2014 18:15:21

Fans forum as brilliant as always;

VV suggested New Zealand was a long way to trave

I remember last season when not having a tour of Asia was seen as a lack of ambition.

#165714 Newcastle Thread

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13 May 2014 23:22:23

Purchase I assume, although Newcastle probably aren't really after him. Delph? Last thing we need is a DM. And I thought Gosling had the better of Shelvey the other week.

#165668 Newcastle Thread

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13 May 2014 20:41:44

Journalists seem reasonably confident players are brought in soon.

Just fucking hope the twitter rumours list is bullshit. No way Newcastle should be spending stupid money on Shelvey, Delph, Zaha etc.

#165454 Newcastle Thread

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13 May 2014 00:04:05

By Number 1 | On 12 May 2014 - 23:29 PM

Twittersphere seems to be going to town on a rumour Pardew's getting a £60M transfer budget.

Seeing as we didn't even spend 60 million pennies on permanent signings this season, I doubt it.

In fairness if Norwich/Cardiff/Fulham signed Remy on loan instead of buying VanWolfswinkel/Hooper/Cornelius/Jones/Mitroglou/Bent they would have easily have stayed up.

Seems to be stemming from Luke Edwards in the Telegraph, who iirc is the banned one?, never mentions a figure in the article, but claims first signing will be in the 'next few days'. Almost certainly bullshit imo

#165450 The Lower League Thread

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12 May 2014 23:28:29

Apparently Garcia was annoyed at selling Bridcutt and Barnes

#165064 Barclays Premier League 2013/14

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11 May 2014 17:08:58

I hope Stoke based official Phil Dowd doesn't get into any trouble for his poor performance today which meant Newcastle dropped below Stoke.

Two sending offs, an offside goal, and several Liverpool kicks around the area. And ZERO fouls by Martin Skrtel.