ewerk 33026 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 17 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: Why not though? If we keep playing like this we will be Aye, if we continue our form from the last six matches and win every game from now until the end of the season I reckon we’ll be ‘there or there abouts’. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 23515 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 2 hours ago, ewerk said: Aye, if we continue our form from the last six matches and win every game from now until the end of the season I reckon we’ll be ‘there or there abouts’. It’s not just this six game run though, is it? We’ve been on a ridiculous run of form since about feb/march. It’s no fluke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 33026 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 14 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: It’s not just this six game run though, is it? We’ve been on a ridiculous run of form since about feb/march. It’s no fluke It’s not but the current calendar year table has us fifth. We’re not winning the league. Let’s just enjoy the ride and see where we end up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 23515 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 22 minutes ago, ewerk said: It’s not but the current calendar year table has us fifth. We’re not winning the league. Let’s just enjoy the ride and see where we end up. pretty much exactly where I’m at. I’m not ruling anything out, and I’m loving every minute. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBlue 1021 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 11 hours ago, Howay said: Since Ashworth come in there’s been a complete shut down in terms of transfer target leaks, so in terms of that it’s a bit thin on the ground. We bid for Maddison in the summer so the focus has been on whether that interest continues and results in another bid, we’ve also had supposed interest in wingers like Moussa Diaby, and Marcus Thuram, as well as DM’s like Alvarez, and I know we scouted Enzo Fernandez but the latter is highly unlikely given the World Cup. I've seen Maddison being heavily linked with you. I'd also thought that Enzo would be perfect for you guys if attainable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBlue 1021 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 10 hours ago, Christmas Tree said: Regarding the title race, I think everyone on here would have been delighted to tick off relegation as an issue and then maybe 7th or 8th. Our current position, style of play and the different area that the goals are coming from has definitely raised my hopes of staying in the top four, as mad as that actually is to type As for the title, that would just be too far fetched, wouldn’t it I've always taken the view that i'm not too bothered about titles, i just wanted to be able to play man united and know that we had a chance of winning. Local bragging rights and all that. Twenty years ago it was just tonking after tonking after tonking. That dream has pretty much been achieved now to be fair. As yours re Sunderland. Although that was s much down to them as you. I'd like us to get the champions league monkey off our backs but given the choice i'd still choose premier league every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBlue 1021 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 12 hours ago, ewerk said: Players like Álvarez are the exception. Regardless of the loan back option I’ve no idea how you got him so cheap. Edit: Obviously we can add the likes of Trippier and Bruno to the list of exceptions so there are deals to be done but our recruitment is going to be much more targeted now than in previous windows. We've a pretty well established network of clubs in the CFG (City Football Group) including south american clubs, academies and scouting network. So he'd been on our radar for quite some time. Trophies and Pep's fame also help. We buy and sell youth players constant;ly, so much so that they pretty much paid for Jack Grealish. But sometimes we stumble across a cracker. In one of his last games in Argentina he scored a double hat trick. Alvarez is also the reason we were prepared to sell Jesus and to a lesser extent Sterling. So as not to block his pathway. Supposedly we had an option on Enzo Fernandez for less than Benfica paid but felt we were too well stacked there and couldn't offer him what he needed ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBlue 1021 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Dr Gloom said: pretty much exactly where I’m at. I’m not ruling anything out, and I’m loving every minute. hmmm, makes me wonder why they call you Dr Gloom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 49637 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Yes please, Man United, Spurs and Chelsea. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 4244 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 3 hours ago, Gemmill said: Yes please, Man United, Spurs and Chelsea. Yeah I wish they could have 1 each. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 36398 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 13 minutes ago, Kevin Carr's Gloves said: Yeah I wish they could have 1 each. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 (edited) While this could of course be bollocks I really don’t think the new Chelsea ownership understand how FFP works, I can’t see any way that they’ve not completely overstepped it in the summer let alone the Nkuku transfer and the fact they’re seemingly still active. It’s also possible they do understand it and have some plan to take it to court when the inevitable punishment comes through. Edited December 28, 2022 by Howay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 22673 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 But it's OK because merson and Co say so 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 11306 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 We're not spending much as per the Palmersville Pinot Prick, that'll be an exciting signing incoming then. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 14618 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Jorginho is a total helmet, it seems but him coming in to sit deep over Shelvey is a pretty great upgrade. Frees up Bruno to shine further up too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 36617 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 (edited) 55 minutes ago, Toonpack said: We're not spending much as per the Palmersville Pinot Prick, that'll be an exciting signing incoming then. How! What you saying like? Oh, you mean Luke Edwards Edited December 28, 2022 by Alex 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 7505 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Not sure Jorginho has the mobility to play in our midfield. Good on the ball of course though. Id rather buy Maddison or Tielmans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 5124 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Would've made more sense in summer since he is sort of a fancy Shelvey. But with Shelvey being injured we've not needed a fancy Shelvey this season we need a fancy longstaff to upgrade in midfield really. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 14618 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Howe wanting CL experience for next season tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 23515 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Jorginho doesn’t fit the profile of players we’re going for, surely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonatine 11899 Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7593 Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 (edited) https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11579601/Jonjo-Shelveys-Newcastle-future-doubt-injury-blow.html Wouldn't be surprised if we only see Shelvey coming off the bench for the rest of the season. I'd take him for another year as a squad player, but on reduced terms Edited December 29, 2022 by Kid Dynamite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 23515 Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 I feel a bit sorry for him as he upped his game after Howe came in and went away and got fitter than he’s ever been before, losing loads of weight and looking really lean. I wonder if these injury breakdowns are just a result of his body not being used to it. He got away with playing the game at his own pace for most of his career 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Howay 12496 Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 7 hours ago, Dr Gloom said: I feel a bit sorry for him as he upped his game after Howe came in and went away and got fitter than he’s ever been before, losing loads of weight and looking really lean. I wonder if these injury breakdowns are just a result of his body not being used to it. He got away with playing the game at his own pace for most of his career Personally I’d be thoroughly disappointed if he was to get a new deal. I’m hoping we bring in a CM or two, unregister Shelvey to ensure we won’t trigger that stupid clause. We’ve got to where we have this season largely without him, if we invest as I hope this window he already shouldn’t be a starter then further improvement in summer should make him completely redundant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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