man city v NEWCASTLE UNITED, etihad sat 20th Jan 2018 KO5.30pm Live on BT

[Anorthernsoul 1222]

  On 20/01/2018 at 19:45, adios said:

We'll do them.

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They battered Brighton today.

 

Murphy the only shining light at the minute in that team, Dummett done OK today.

[Chaser 1424]

That Rafa interview.....it sounds like an ultimatum to Ashley. Invest or he's off. 

[Kid Dynamite 7885]

Rafa does himself no favours with Ashley sometimes. £9mil on Lejeune, £9mil on Merino and they don’t even get into the squad. Not saying they were bad signings, but at least pretend they are part of your plans 

[TheGingerQuiff 2412]

  On 20/01/2018 at 19:56, Kid Dynamite said:

The 3 lads in the studio talking sense about NUFC. Practically unheard of!

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Here comes a giant fucking spacker for balance

[TheGingerQuiff 2412]

  On 20/01/2018 at 19:59, Kid Dynamite said:

Rafa does himself no favours with Ashley sometimes. £9mil on Lejeune, £9mil on Merino and they don’t even get into the squad. Not saying they were bad signings, but at least pretend they are part of your plans 

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Lej injured and Merino was on the bench

[Dr Gloom 24158]

  On 20/01/2018 at 19:44, Anorthernsoul said:

 

Chelsea away next week.

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Itll be interesting to see what team he puts out. Mitro and Aarons could get a look, maybe Saivet. I’d play Ritchie too, save Murphy for the league 

[Kid Dynamite 7885]

  On 20/01/2018 at 20:02, TheGingerQuiff said:

 

Lej injured and Merino was on the bench

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Today, but both dropped from the squad in recent weeks. 

[TheGingerQuiff 2412]

  On 20/01/2018 at 20:03, Kid Dynamite said:

 

Today, but both dropped from the squad in recent weeks. 

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He should pick his players on merit, not to curry favours with the owner. If that's what you're after get Pards back

[Dr Gloom 24158]

  On 20/01/2018 at 19:59, Kid Dynamite said:

Rafa does himself no favours with Ashley sometimes. £9mil on Lejeune, £9mil on Merino and they don’t even get into the squad. Not saying they were bad signings, but at least pretend they are part of your plans 

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£9m on Merino? 

[trooper 940]

  On 20/01/2018 at 19:59, robchester said:

That Rafa interview.....it sounds like an ultimatum to Ashley. Invest or he's off. 

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What did he say do you have a link ?

[TheGingerQuiff 2412]

  On 20/01/2018 at 20:25, trooper said:

What did he say do you have a link ?

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save yourself the anguish mate

[trooper 940]

Found it you better back him Ashley you moron.

http://sport.bt.com/bentez-takes-positives-from-man-city-defeat-91364244789743

[Anorthernsoul 1222]

  On 20/01/2018 at 20:03, Dr Gloom said:

 

Itll be interesting to see what team he puts out. Mitro and Aarons could get a look, maybe Saivet. I’d play Ritchie too, save Murphy for the league 

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Both of them can't even get on the bench mate, what makes you think they'll be starting at Stamford Bridge?

[Dr Gloom 24158]

  On 20/01/2018 at 20:44, Anorthernsoul said:

 

Both of them can't even get on the bench mate, what makes you think they'll be starting at Stamford Bridge?

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Because it’s a Cup game away from home against a top team that we’re not expected to win and premier league survival is absolutely key to this takeover going through.

if it had been weaker opponents at home we might have seen a strong lineup like the last time but I’d be very surprised if he doesn’t ring the changes for this one.

that said, if mitro is on the verge of leaving, I doubt he’ll play him in case an injury scuppers the deal.

[ewerk 33961]

A little reminder from MoTD that our second most expensive transfer was 22 years ago. Is there any other top flight club in the major leagues can say that?

[Dr Gloom 24158]

@Anorthernsoul plus we’re playing Burnley  in the league three days later then Palace three days after that. Big week of football, but those two premier league fixtures are probably the priority. 6 points in those two and the job is half done.

[Dr Gloom 24158]

  On 20/01/2018 at 23:23, ewerk said:

A little reminder from MoTD that our second most expensive transfer was 22 years ago. Is there any other top flight club in the major leagues can say that?

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Nice little upsum of our transfer dealings from Shearer too, and a reminder that 9 of our starting 11 played in the championship last season 

Edited January 20, 2018 by Dr Gloom

[Anorthernsoul 1222]

  On 20/01/2018 at 23:15, Dr Gloom said:

Because it’s a Cup game away from home against a top team that we’re not expected to win and premier league survival is absolutely key to this takeover going through.

if it had been weaker opponents at home we might have seen a strong lineup like the last time but I’d be very surprised if he doesn’t ring the changes for this one.

that said, if mitro is on the verge of leaving, I doubt he’ll play him in case an injury scuppers the deal.

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I thought it was a league game, but I still very much doubt either will start that game. Personally I would play them, Mitro perfect foil for Aarons from the wing but Rafa either can't see it or won't see it.

[Kid Dynamite 7885]

  On 20/01/2018 at 20:07, Dr Gloom said:

£9m on Merino? 

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https://www.themag.co.uk/2017/10/borussia-dortmund-reveal-mikel-merino-triggered-contract-clause-newcastle-united/

 

£9.2mil to be precise

[Howmanheyman 37676]

  On 20/01/2018 at 19:32, TheGingerQuiff said:

I thought it was a pen, though it's exactly the kind that we never get given. Unbelievable that we haven't had one yet, or an opposition red card 

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My thoughts to a tee. 

[Dr Gloom 24158]

  On 21/01/2018 at 08:04, Kid Dynamite said:

 

https://www.themag.co.uk/2017/10/borussia-dortmund-reveal-mikel-merino-triggered-contract-clause-newcastle-united/

 

£9.2mil to be precise

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I thought we loaned him. Didn’t realise we triggered the the purchase clause.

Still don’t agree with your point. Rafa picks the players who are fit or in form, as any good manager does.

[Dr Gloom 24158]

  On 21/01/2018 at 09:54, Howmanheyman said:

My thoughts to a tee. 

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Same, except for it being unbelievable. 

[TheGingerQuiff 2412]

  On 21/01/2018 at 11:15, Dr Gloom said:

I thought we loaned him. Didn’t realise we triggered the the purchase clause.

Still don’t agree with your point. Rafa picks the players who are fit or in form, as any good manager does.

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+ rotates for fresher legs in the home stretch. Teams like Brighton will be paggered come March

[trooper 940]

  On 21/01/2018 at 08:04, Kid Dynamite said:

 

https://www.themag.co.uk/2017/10/borussia-dortmund-reveal-mikel-merino-triggered-contract-clause-newcastle-united/

 

£9.2mil to be precise

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Thats the January budget blown then