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Schar should just smash this free kick. Might be too close for Trippier

What a corner ffs

Why does Willock always look like he's in pain

I know Howe said he's not ready for 90 minutes but really hoping to see Isak start. Looking forward to seeing us take the game to them at a rocking SJP. We've talked about what Targett could bring down the left so hoping he gets some playing time in as well. I'm going for a nervy 2-1 win. We're due a couple of goals.

Was Owen commentating for them then?

Aye especially if you've been playing at a level thats making people yearn for Chris Wood.

I know the thread says 'Other Games' but I'll be posting FC Dallas stuff next if you keep this up Robin.

Agree with that largely, and Targett getting back to full fitness should help with that. But I think as good as Miggy can be on his day he will always be a limited player. Extremely one footed, and far too often seems afraid of being direct and taking on defenders. One of the changes in his game last year to me was he seemed more confident taking on and running at people, seems to have reverted to old ways recently.

Realistically I think we are looking at 6th now, which would still be a great season. Hope we have a bit of fun with the pressure off now. Unleash the Maxi/Isak/Gordon combo upfront for Wolves, Wilson and Miggy need some time on the bench. Also hope Targett sees some more game time soon, get us some fluidity down the left.

Meh. Dunno if there is anything new to say as a result of this game. Wilson needs dropping asap, its becoming silly now. Miggy too.

Aye spot on. And its clear the ownership strongly buys into what success could mean, not just for the club and city but also building a historic legacy. The last year still feels surreal. This is Newcastle United, just can't help shake the feeling something bad is around the corner. I know there is no logical reason for it right now and it's quite likely we'll be banking silverware soon.

Amnesty International have a thing for us don't they. Maybe I've missed it but haven't noted a peep out of them about the Qatari Man Utd bid.

Aye but considering we shipped Wood off for $15M plus loan fee, I'm confident Ashworth can convince someone to take Lascelles if we pay them $5M.

Purely because its NUFC I wouldn't be surprised if PIF decided to bugger off. No logical or practical reason to think that would happen though. Just look at what they paid for us. They know they could turn us into a PL/CL winning club in 5-7 years in less than the money Liverpool are asking to be bought for.

Why does the article say 'despite the defeat in the final' or 'plans remain unchanged after the defeat' as if the club's long term investment plans were based on a surprise run on a cup final? Oh its 90min

Fantasy shopping list might have a Theo Hernandez or Alphonso Davies you'd think but each to their own

Just looked up Shaw is 27? He looks at least 36 tbh and has been around for ages

No way we go in for Shaw, even if he wanted to come, would cost too much for his age. Been linked to Tierney, who is 25, not a guaranteed starter at Arsenal, and a significant upgrade on Burn at LB. Much more fitted to our recruitment model.

I get not caring about stats but don't get why there's a problem with people who do feel interested in them. I have not and WILL NOT read the last 5 pages. I have spoken

It's the sort of thing lazy pundits say, the ones that watch Man Utd and Liverpool only and have a small database of lines to say for other teams on the basis it'll likely be passable commentary on the situation despite being utter shite. He's picked it off them.

Gordon and Isak in for Miggy and Wilson. I know Maxi had zero end product again but he was still the only one who was trying to make something happen, he deserves another chance. There's no pressure on us now really. Spurs will be favorties for 4th. City will not setup defensively at home. Let the lads have a good crack, try to score a goal or two and play fearlessly.

No wonder you lot invaded half the world in search of spices ffs

Bitterly disappointed of course but still feeling better than what I'd thought I'd be. A lot of you have already spoken about the reasons why. Early in the project etc etc It's just come a couple of years early, it would have been amazing if we'd won. You can't overhaul a whole squad in a couple of windows. Not even City could do that without FFP. The squad's failings are becoming more evident as the season goes on. It was always going to happen, there's only so much you can do with superhuman energy and astute tactics. Quite disappointed in Wilson. He was such a miss for us when he couldn't play, he's almost a liability now. Love Burn, Miggy, Longstaff and ASM but they are not the standard of a team that wants to challenge top 4 regularly. I hope we can upgrade at least half these players in the summer. Roll on new sponsorships. Isak's cameo was promising again today. There is a seriously dangerous player in there with the right grooming. I forgot we have Gordon now too. Thing will probably get worse at City before they get better but hopefully we can stay in the hunt for Europe.

Well this is a strange one. They won it in a couple of minutes. But never really looked dangerous either. It came too soon for us. Lads can be proud though. Fans brilliant as always