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2 hours ago, Chaser said:

 

I've seen nothing from any of them so maybe you've got a point. Usually you see them messaging each other on twitter or Insta but not one of the current squad has written  anything on socials as far as I can see 

There's been loads. There was one especially emotional one from Joe Willock that I saw that was very touching.

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Nice tribute to ASM from the nufc.com boys. Sums him up pretty well 

 

The sale of Allan Saint-Maximin comes just short of four years since his arrival on Tyneside for a claimed  £18m fee from OGC Nice in his native France.

Making the first of 111 Premier League appearances (85 starts) in a home defeat to Arsenal, Maxi got off the mark with a header away at Sheffield United that December - with 11 more to follow. His final stats read 124 games in all competitions and 13 goals.

Rousing but inconsistent displays were interrupted by niggling injuries but evidence of his fitness came with a sensational strike in the FA Cup at Oxford United - prompting an infamous off-field fan celebration....

His second season followed a similar pattern, some eye-catching displays and availability issues that culminated in a positive COVID-19 test - although his place in the side was already under threat following off-field issues with Steve Bruce.

But his performances towards the end of the campaign helped his side comfortably stay in the Premier League - a memorable goal at Burnley proving pivotal.

The following season saw ASM become even more influential; his own displays a barometer for how well or badly the team collectively played. Quite simply, if he didn't play then neither did we.

The arrival of Eddie Howe and a busy transfer window then took some of the pressure off Maxi, as goals and encouraging displays came from other sources.

What proved to be his last competitive appearance for the club saw him last 69 minutes of the season closer at Stamford Bridge, while the final sighting of ASM in our colours came at Gateshead in this pre-season - bowing out with a goal and an assist.

We have mixed feelings on the departure of a player whose presence and impact echoed the very best days of compatriots David Ginola, Laurent Robert and Hatem Ben Arfa - plus the unpredictability of Tino Asprilla.   

On his day he was untouchable; his devastating display in the 3-3 home draw against Manchester City and the last minute beauty scored at Wolves the high points of last season - although both came in August.

His introduction as an impact substitute often roused the crowd and his colleagues, but the frustration of opting to shoot or continue his perpetual motion when a passing opportunity came was endlessly frustrating - not to mention losing possession in dangerous areas with colleagues committed to going forward.

While there's understandable anguish from fans with no previous experience of losing a favourite player, the revival of this football club that is in no small part due to his input looks to have seen him depart. 

We've arguably seen the best of him when the big fish in our small pool and the time to sell is now - even if the amount received seems low. In times past we'd have given him a new five year contract.

The trust level that Eddie Howe and the recruitment team enjoy means that people trust the process with Maxi's sale and the acquisition of Harvey Barnes - just nine months younger and less individualistic, but more adaptable (hopefully) on a collective team level.

We were privileged to witness the mercurial talents of Maxi and grateful for the injection of excitement he provided in what really were austere times for Newcastle fans - and not just on the field.

That lockdown restrictions prevented celebrations of his goals at Turf Moor and Old Trafford in person remains a frustration, while the Carabao Cup Final defeat becomes even more regrettable as being the nearest Maxi would ever come to lifting silverware here.  

Players with levels that high don't come around very often and he's up there with the Magpie mavericks of whatever era you recall. 

As we hopefully advance on and off the field, cherish the memories, watch his clips online and remember when he was the only game in our town. 

Merci, au revoir et bonne chance.

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5 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said:

Nice tribute to ASM from the nufc.com boys. Sums him up pretty well 

 

The sale of Allan Saint-Maximin comes just short of four years since his arrival on Tyneside for a claimed  £18m fee from OGC Nice in his native France.

Making the first of 111 Premier League appearances (85 starts) in a home defeat to Arsenal, Maxi got off the mark with a header away at Sheffield United that December - with 11 more to follow. His final stats read 124 games in all competitions and 13 goals.

Rousing but inconsistent displays were interrupted by niggling injuries but evidence of his fitness came with a sensational strike in the FA Cup at Oxford United - prompting an infamous off-field fan celebration....

His second season followed a similar pattern, some eye-catching displays and availability issues that culminated in a positive COVID-19 test - although his place in the side was already under threat following off-field issues with Steve Bruce.

But his performances towards the end of the campaign helped his side comfortably stay in the Premier League - a memorable goal at Burnley proving pivotal.

The following season saw ASM become even more influential; his own displays a barometer for how well or badly the team collectively played. Quite simply, if he didn't play then neither did we.

The arrival of Eddie Howe and a busy transfer window then took some of the pressure off Maxi, as goals and encouraging displays came from other sources.

What proved to be his last competitive appearance for the club saw him last 69 minutes of the season closer at Stamford Bridge, while the final sighting of ASM in our colours came at Gateshead in this pre-season - bowing out with a goal and an assist.

We have mixed feelings on the departure of a player whose presence and impact echoed the very best days of compatriots David Ginola, Laurent Robert and Hatem Ben Arfa - plus the unpredictability of Tino Asprilla.   

On his day he was untouchable; his devastating display in the 3-3 home draw against Manchester City and the last minute beauty scored at Wolves the high points of last season - although both came in August.

His introduction as an impact substitute often roused the crowd and his colleagues, but the frustration of opting to shoot or continue his perpetual motion when a passing opportunity came was endlessly frustrating - not to mention losing possession in dangerous areas with colleagues committed to going forward.

While there's understandable anguish from fans with no previous experience of losing a favourite player, the revival of this football club that is in no small part due to his input looks to have seen him depart. 

We've arguably seen the best of him when the big fish in our small pool and the time to sell is now - even if the amount received seems low. In times past we'd have given him a new five year contract.

The trust level that Eddie Howe and the recruitment team enjoy means that people trust the process with Maxi's sale and the acquisition of Harvey Barnes - just nine months younger and less individualistic, but more adaptable (hopefully) on a collective team level.

We were privileged to witness the mercurial talents of Maxi and grateful for the injection of excitement he provided in what really were austere times for Newcastle fans - and not just on the field.

That lockdown restrictions prevented celebrations of his goals at Turf Moor and Old Trafford in person remains a frustration, while the Carabao Cup Final defeat becomes even more regrettable as being the nearest Maxi would ever come to lifting silverware here.  

Players with levels that high don't come around very often and he's up there with the Magpie mavericks of whatever era you recall. 

As we hopefully advance on and off the field, cherish the memories, watch his clips online and remember when he was the only game in our town. 

Merci, au revoir et bonne chance.

 

Pretty much spot on that. I liked Maxi, on his day he was absolutely class. But his day wasn't regular enough and his injuries stopped any regular consistency. He was still  a good servant for us and loved the club, for a while he was the only shining light at the club under FCB and Cabbage.

 

We all move on.

 

 

 

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57 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said:

Nice tribute to ASM from the nufc.com boys. Sums him up pretty well 

 

The sale of Allan Saint-Maximin comes just short of four years since his arrival on Tyneside for a claimed  £18m fee from OGC Nice in his native France.

Making the first of 111 Premier League appearances (85 starts) in a home defeat to Arsenal, Maxi got off the mark with a header away at Sheffield United that December - with 11 more to follow. His final stats read 124 games in all competitions and 13 goals.

Rousing but inconsistent displays were interrupted by niggling injuries but evidence of his fitness came with a sensational strike in the FA Cup at Oxford United - prompting an infamous off-field fan celebration....

His second season followed a similar pattern, some eye-catching displays and availability issues that culminated in a positive COVID-19 test - although his place in the side was already under threat following off-field issues with Steve Bruce.

But his performances towards the end of the campaign helped his side comfortably stay in the Premier League - a memorable goal at Burnley proving pivotal.

The following season saw ASM become even more influential; his own displays a barometer for how well or badly the team collectively played. Quite simply, if he didn't play then neither did we.

The arrival of Eddie Howe and a busy transfer window then took some of the pressure off Maxi, as goals and encouraging displays came from other sources.

What proved to be his last competitive appearance for the club saw him last 69 minutes of the season closer at Stamford Bridge, while the final sighting of ASM in our colours came at Gateshead in this pre-season - bowing out with a goal and an assist.

We have mixed feelings on the departure of a player whose presence and impact echoed the very best days of compatriots David Ginola, Laurent Robert and Hatem Ben Arfa - plus the unpredictability of Tino Asprilla.   

On his day he was untouchable; his devastating display in the 3-3 home draw against Manchester City and the last minute beauty scored at Wolves the high points of last season - although both came in August.

His introduction as an impact substitute often roused the crowd and his colleagues, but the frustration of opting to shoot or continue his perpetual motion when a passing opportunity came was endlessly frustrating - not to mention losing possession in dangerous areas with colleagues committed to going forward.

While there's understandable anguish from fans with no previous experience of losing a favourite player, the revival of this football club that is in no small part due to his input looks to have seen him depart. 

We've arguably seen the best of him when the big fish in our small pool and the time to sell is now - even if the amount received seems low. In times past we'd have given him a new five year contract.

The trust level that Eddie Howe and the recruitment team enjoy means that people trust the process with Maxi's sale and the acquisition of Harvey Barnes - just nine months younger and less individualistic, but more adaptable (hopefully) on a collective team level.

We were privileged to witness the mercurial talents of Maxi and grateful for the injection of excitement he provided in what really were austere times for Newcastle fans - and not just on the field.

That lockdown restrictions prevented celebrations of his goals at Turf Moor and Old Trafford in person remains a frustration, while the Carabao Cup Final defeat becomes even more regrettable as being the nearest Maxi would ever come to lifting silverware here.  

Players with levels that high don't come around very often and he's up there with the Magpie mavericks of whatever era you recall. 

As we hopefully advance on and off the field, cherish the memories, watch his clips online and remember when he was the only game in our town. 

Merci, au revoir et bonne chance.

Well done Niall and Biffa. Nail on head and a tear in my eye. 

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15 hours ago, Monkeys Fist said:

 


Constantly dribbling though. 

 

Wait until he gets to CT's age, he'll wish he was dribbling into the box, any box!

 

ASM is like that childhood sweetheart you've been with since 15 but now you are 30 and you have grown apart. Yes there were lots of good times, even some great, mind blowing amazing ones but after 15 years and a lot of growing up things are stale, your tastes have changed and you both needs something else. So be nice, remember the joy you had and if you happen to cross paths in the future that's nice but it's time to move on because we only fuck supermodels now!

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