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Apologies for creating a new thread for this when there is already an existing one, but a piece of news as key as this is for the future of the club deserves a thread of its own IMO. Can you believe it, after all these years we've finally officially released Jack facking Colback. https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-jack-colback-sterry-released-18473162

A very strange feeling; - Watching us win a game comfortably - Being clearly the better team throughout - Joelinton scoring

Standing novation for Joelinton on his way off and a huge cheer from the crowdmaster 3000, great to see for the lad.

Well played Joelinton and Almiron.

He's actually put himself about quite well throughout.

Fallen asleep there again.

Go for the jugular against this "second best defense in the league" pack of frauds. Bring on Muto.

Cracker Ritchue!

Thankfully a terrible header there, the first time they've threatened scoring all game.

Haha the ghost of Boumsong in defense there, after the commentary team had flapped on for ages about how great a defensive side they are.

Second yellow, the other was for the handbags with Joey earlier.

Ritchie's hair is straight out of a 90s rom com. Good contribution from Joey there.

At least the studio acknowledged the obvious shirt grabbing when Almiron went down.

If he was wearing all red we'd have a penalty and the defender would have a yellow card.

I mean sure, Almiron went to ground easily but the defender whobwas behind him, had a hand full of his shirt, why does it not even warrant a look?

Must have thought the job was done when he got in the box earlier.

Aye, looks like the players actually want to retain the ball rather than get it forward as soon as possible. Perhaps it's because they've seen what Joelinton offers when they get the ball forward.

What the heck was that from Joelinton?.... he ran a good line, first touch was good... then the... shot? Oh dear.

ASM super dangerous there.

Joey has picked up where he left off.

Steve Bruce's Entertainers (no tm) are back, on the edge of my seat here.

Would it actually be worse for beIN and the Premier League, FIFA etc if KSA are prevented from completing the purchase? Surely that would encourage rather than curb piracy there? If they were to own the club they would at least have their own interest and solid motivation for establishing a legitimate anti-piracy stance, even against their sworn enemies?

Edwards is the CT of hack journalism. The Saudi response to the WTO finding are quite humorous, and tantamount to "We win against those violent savages". "A World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute panel released its report Tuesday ruling against Qatar, and finding that Saudi Arabia’s national security defence was justified under WTO rules. The WTO panel acknowledged that Saudi Arabia “seeks to protect Saudi citizens and the Saudi population, Saudi government institutions, and the territory of Saudi Arabia from the threats of terrorism and extremism” raised by Qatar in the region. The panel also found that Saudi Arabia's comprehensive actions were “taken in time of… other emergency in international relations,” based on extensive evidence presented to the WTO tribunal by Saudi Arabia regarding Qatar's violations of regional agreements and commitments to renounce support for violence and unrest in the region. Saudi Arabia also confirmed to the panel that it provides strong protection of intellectual property rights, including criminal procedures and penalties in cases where credible evidence is available to the Government to support the initiation of proceedings. In addition to accepting Saudi Arabia’s national security defence, the panel rejected Qatar’s remaining claims that Saudi law violated WTO rules, and rejected claims that the Saudi government supported the alleged copyright piracy. Out of six claims by Qatar, the panel’s single finding regarding criminal proceedings was rendered moot in the course of the WTO dispute. Saudi Arabia has a strong record of protecting intellectual property and is committed to applying its national law and procedures in full conformity with WTO rules. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will spare no effort to overcome the threats of terrorism and extremism, and Saudi Arabia is pleased that the Panel recognized its sovereign rights in this regard."

Qatar.... home of the most definitely not dodgy or corrupt or shady in any way 2022 World Cup.

And what's this? Breaking news just in, we can confirm that someone may know something.