So the next player we buy will be the first player we've bought since the great Kevin Mbabu in January 2013.
Newcastle 2014-15 - Adieu Pardew!
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Wow. I was thinking you're being overly morose, but then again, no. With Ashley and Pardew, anything is possible, except sustained success.
I don't even want sustained success--let's just try come in 15th and win the League Cup. (Which actually might be the thread title for next year.)
I was hoping we wouldn't even have a thread. Like, if we just ignored the next season it wouldn't happen.
Montpellier says we aren't getting Caballa. Which sucks.
There's also rumors of a double swoop from Aston Villa for Fabien Delph and Andreas Weimann. Double swoop? Sounds outlandish
Who will we buy?
There's also rumors of a double swoop from Aston Villa for Fabien Delph and Andreas Weimann. Double swoop? Sounds outlandish
CF: "Do the club not think it is worth a cup run next season?"
The board outlined research into Premier League clubs in relation to domestic cup competitions in the last five years, with Swansea City the only club outside the traditional top six to win a domestic cup and not be relegated in the same season (Birmingham and Wigan Athletic were both relegated). Independent research into the cost of relegation over the past ten years showed there is a 50% chance of not gaining promotion back to the top flight and a 30% chance of being relegated to League One or further. In addition, if clubs do return to the Premier League, it takes four years on average.
From the most recent 'fans forum'. Says it all, right there. Newcastle United- graveyard of ambition indeed. Fuck it.
The board outlined research into Premier League clubs in relation to domestic cup competitions in the last five years, with Swansea City the only club outside the traditional top six to win a domestic cup and not be relegated in the same season (Birmingham and Wigan Athletic were both relegated). Independent research into the cost of relegation over the past ten years showed there is a 50% chance of not gaining promotion back to the top flight and a 30% chance of being relegated to League One or further. In addition, if clubs do return to the Premier League, it takes four years on average.
From the most recent 'fans forum'. Says it all, right there. Newcastle United- graveyard of ambition indeed. Fuck it.
"Outside the traditional top six" That ought to include the club with the 3rd highest attendance in England (in an economically depressed area to boot) you morons.
Twitter is all abuzz that the player will be Remy Cabella. £6.5 million the figure currently being discussed.Infield Infidel said:
Cheer up, mascho, we've signed someone! No official announcement yet, but pictures of Ayoze Perez with the shirt are all over the place. Now we just need to sign some guys that will actually play in the first team!
Lots of (seemingly believable) buzz that you guys have signed Siem de Jong from Ajax. No idea about the fee.
If true, I think that's a solid acquisition in midfield. He's not a superstar but he's a good well rounded player with a knack for scoring goals in big spots.
If true, I think that's a solid acquisition in midfield. He's not a superstar but he's a good well rounded player with a knack for scoring goals in big spots.
de Jong is official. Hopefully they'll have better luck the second time around with that family.
Colback, Perez and de Jong. At least that's forward progress!
Colback, Perez and de Jong. At least that's forward progress!
True that. Curious to see if they'll switch Santon over to the right and have Haidara patrol the left.
Selling Debuchy makes sense given the track record- I'd bet a fair amount of dough that de Jong, this Perez character and anyone else who comes in will cost the same amount of dough that the team gets for Debuchy.
Selling Debuchy makes sense given the track record- I'd bet a fair amount of dough that de Jong, this Perez character and anyone else who comes in will cost the same amount of dough that the team gets for Debuchy.
Plus, they'll be selling high on him given France's WC run, and the fact he hasn't gotten a red card yet.Seven Costanza said:
EDIT: MMS- he's a decent defender, aggressive at times, perhaps overly so (I've posted a few times the gif of his flawless two-footed "challenge" last season that earned him a straight red). Picks his spots to come forward and can cross fairly well. Others might have different opinions but I think he's a quality RB. Plus, he beat out Sanga already for France.
MMS- I'd agree with everything Mascho said about Debuchy. He's legit when he wants to be (seemed disinterested at times, especially after Cabaye left) but I'm sure that won't be a problem at a more competitive club.
I've seen 12 million rumored as a selling price- if true, I think that's double what they paid for him less than 2 years ago. Not bad business as you say.
I've seen 12 million rumored as a selling price- if true, I think that's double what they paid for him less than 2 years ago. Not bad business as you say.
Thanks guys. He has looked pretty good to me at the WC but I've never really watched him closely at Newcastle.
Rob Elliot. Fared somewhat well* in limited action last season when Krul was out with an injury.soxfan121 said:
Just kidding. Newcastle lost back-to-back 4-0 matches in his two starts.
Twitter abuzz that the Remy Cabella transfer is done.
Very pleased if true.
Now a link: http://sbnation.com/e/5652822
Very pleased if true.
Now a link: http://sbnation.com/e/5652822
Hilarious. They opened with a £6.5m bid, and ended up with a bid almost double – £12.75 if all escalators are met
Cisse up front (or whoever they get off the scrap heap) alone with DeJong, Cabella and a reformed Ben Arfa behind... Sissoko, Tiote/Anita in holding roles.
I could be down with that.
I could be down with that.
As always, a fat Geordie finds Cabella in town for his physical and gets the selfie. In this case @MartinTrinder
http://t.co/3TwbaTmufv
http://t.co/3TwbaTmufv
Both.
Daryl Janmaat apparently up next to come in. Interested to hear what Tony the Pony thinks of him.
Daryl Janmaat apparently up next to come in. Interested to hear what Tony the Pony thinks of him.
Only took Siem de Jong 14 minutes to open his Newcastle account- rising laser from 20-25 yards out in first preseason friendly against Oldham.
Yet ANOTHER signing! Striker Emmanuel Riviere of Monaco in Toon right now finalizing a deal, per everyone on twitter.
It's been discussed elsewhere, but obviously the strategy here is bring in young, talented continental talent with the promise that they'll be able to audition for a few years before moving on to 'bigger' clubs. Newcastle gets the talent for a bit and makes a decent profit. Ashley isn't going to spend like an oligarch, so at least this enables Newcastle to remain competitive while paying down debt.
It's been discussed elsewhere, but obviously the strategy here is bring in young, talented continental talent with the promise that they'll be able to audition for a few years before moving on to 'bigger' clubs. Newcastle gets the talent for a bit and makes a decent profit. Ashley isn't going to spend like an oligarch, so at least this enables Newcastle to remain competitive while paying down debt.
Mike Ashley's Flagon of Frenchmen!
We've got big Frenchmen, small Frenchmen - any size Frenchman you want, we have 'em in stock!
Do you need big hair? We've got that!
How about a Dutch guy? Got those too!
Come on down to Mike Ashley's Flagon of Frenchmen, where the quality speaks for itself - so long as you speak French!
We've got big Frenchmen, small Frenchmen - any size Frenchman you want, we have 'em in stock!
Do you need big hair? We've got that!
How about a Dutch guy? Got those too!
Come on down to Mike Ashley's Flagon of Frenchmen, where the quality speaks for itself - so long as you speak French!
Jonah Hill as Mike Ashley.
David Strathairn as Alan Pardew.
"Moneyball 2: The Miracle on Tyneside."
Coming to theaters Boxing Day 2017.
David Strathairn as Alan Pardew.
"Moneyball 2: The Miracle on Tyneside."
Coming to theaters Boxing Day 2017.
I just realized I said 'talented continental talent' in my previous post, but yeah, what you guys said.
Never a dull moment!
Never a dull moment!
Wonga has new management http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/wonga-could-pull-out-newcastle-7418906
Potentially, they could pull out of the shirt deal because of a restructuring of their financial portfolio
Potentially, they could pull out of the shirt deal because of a restructuring of their financial portfolio
I hope Wonga does pull out of the sponsorship, because it's the only way I'm getting a new shirt and I like the new away one.
There are some rumors floating around that Newcastle has entered into some kind of partnership with The Sun newspaper, giving them exclusive access to the club: http://www.pressgazette.co.uk/sports-journalists-cry-foul-amid-suspicions-sun-has-become-newcastle-united-media-partner
I love this headline: Newcastle Accepts Bid for Fat Midfielder
http://www.nufcfans.co.uk/2014/07/newcastle-accept-bid-fat-midfielder-wants-stay/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nufcfanswebsite+%28NUFCfans%29
Apparently HBA is firmly entrenched in Pardew's doghouse that NUFC have accepted a bid for him from an "unknown Ukrainian club" but HBA wants to stay. (I mean, who wants to live there right now, right?)
HBA was also fined for showing up a few lbs overweight.
That is all so very Newcastle.
http://www.nufcfans.co.uk/2014/07/newcastle-accept-bid-fat-midfielder-wants-stay/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nufcfanswebsite+%28NUFCfans%29
Apparently HBA is firmly entrenched in Pardew's doghouse that NUFC have accepted a bid for him from an "unknown Ukrainian club" but HBA wants to stay. (I mean, who wants to live there right now, right?)
HBA was also fined for showing up a few lbs overweight.
That is all so very Newcastle.
Sending a player to an unknown Ukrainian club needs to become the ultimate threat for the entitled footballer.
Cut that shit out or you're off to Ukraine for the year.
Cut that shit out or you're off to Ukraine for the year.
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