Dale Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 I fully expext a reversion to the mean. And hope for it. I'd sooner that the Saudis don't have a successful sportswash. I desperately wanted them to go down last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaParkAvenue Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 They seem to have flushed Targett down the toilet, not even in the matchday squad today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 (edited) 34 minutes ago, VillaParkAvenue said: They seem to have flushed Targett down the toilet, not even in the matchday squad today. Will be interesting to see if he wants to move in Jan I was in the fair play to him boat when he wanted out of villa rather than be back up Edit - that's not come to Newcastle yet really, us West ham Everton Leicester etc have all been hit with player turnover and what that entails, Newcastle haven't but they will in the next few years, Chris Wood won't be hearing that CL music Edited December 31, 2022 by villa4europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_b Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 I have every faith they will capitulate soon enough and join the battle for a top 10 spot which is going to be super tight this year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted December 31, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted December 31, 2022 4 hours ago, VillaParkAvenue said: They seem to have flushed Targett down the toilet, not even in the matchday squad today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelVilla Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Missed their game against us but I watched them today. Not overly impressed but if they had a better player than Longstaff getting the chances they would have won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 4 hours ago, Tommo_b said: I have every faith they will capitulate soon enough and join the battle for a top 10 spot which is going to be super tight this year. possibly, buts lets be honest, they have maintained this form for effectively 12 months now..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 7 hours ago, Tommo_b said: I have every faith they will capitulate soon enough and join the battle for a top 10 spot which is going to be super tight this year. I think your going ti be in for disappointment 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 I think with this Newcastle squad they are all playing gmfor the shirt. They know if they play well and stay with Newcastle, in a couple of years they will either be on the 300k plus salaries, or be worth big money. Its a great club to be at right now. Who woukd want to be dropped and have to leave for a bottom half club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Quote The clause that could let Cristiano Ronaldo leave Al Nassr and play Champions League again There is a clause in Cristiano Ronaldo's new contract at Al Nassr which means that he may be able to play in the Champions League again before his career comes to an end. He signed for the Saudi Arabian side last week after he struggled to find a club in Europe that would meet his expensive salary demands whilst also providing the right level of competition. Determined not to be left out of Europe's primary competition, though, there is reportedly a clause in his contract that means if Newcastle United qualify for the Champions League this season, he can go on loan there as they are owned by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund. https://www.marca.com/en/football/2023/01/02/63b2df1b22601dd3108b45c7.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 On 31/12/2022 at 15:14, VillaParkAvenue said: They seem to have flushed Targett down the toilet, not even in the matchday squad today. I think he is injured What i find interesting is the st max situation. He has been one of their main players for years but now they dont even rely on him. Signs of a good side they ahve found another way to win not relying on one player (sound familar) wouldnt suprise me if they cash in at the 50m mark. Can see someone paying that like spurs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 10 hours ago, sne said: https://www.marca.com/en/football/2023/01/02/63b2df1b22601dd3108b45c7.html Definitely no Saudi state-level collusion/involvement in Newcastle though. Pure coincidence. I’m sure we’ll never quite met the criteria of “evidence” needed to remove the owners though as is in the terms. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Just now, penguin said: Definitely no Saudi state-level collusion/involvement in Newcastle though. Pure coincidence. I’m sure we’ll never quite met the criteria of “evidence” needed to remove the owners though as is in the terms. Id love it if he rocked up at Newcastle. He would destroy all the hard work they have put in this year Let it happen! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 On 31/12/2022 at 12:43, Dale said: I fully expext a reversion to the mean. And hope for it. I'd sooner that the Saudis don't have a successful sportswash. I desperately wanted them to go down last year. It's inevitable they will be successful. You buy success in football and with unlimited financial backing Newcastle will eventually break into the top 4. If not this season it will happen in the next 3 or 4 years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 48 minutes ago, villa89 said: It's inevitable they will be successful. You buy success in football and with unlimited financial backing Newcastle will eventually break into the top 4. If not this season it will happen in the next 3 or 4 years. Well M utd are rumoured to be close to being sold to Saudi owners. Wonder how that would fit with Newcastle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 30 minutes ago, HeyAnty said: Well M utd are rumoured to be close to being sold to Saudi owners. Wonder how that would fit with Newcastle. Won't really make any difference, there's unlimited money for any of these Saudi owned clubs. That's why clubs like Liverpool are trying to get additional investment, they won't be able to compete on transfers soon. For example they'll miss out on Bellingham because they won't be able to afford the fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 3 hours ago, HeyAnty said: Well M utd are rumoured to be close to being sold to Saudi owners. Wonder how that would fit with Newcastle. Wonder will Gary Neville have any issue with that if United start winning trophies again with Saudi money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, duke313 said: Wonder will Gary Neville have any issue with that if United start winning trophies again with Saudi money. He was ok working in Qatar. I’m sure he’ll just quietly voice some disappointment about an hour after a game twice a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, Demitri_C said: Id love it if he rocked up at Newcastle. He would destroy all the hard work they have put in this year Let it happen! "Great job of qualifying for the CL, guys. Now say hello to this over-the-hill diva who thought he was too good for you last season, but will now swoop in and enjoy your hard work. Also, he's being paid more than all of you combined". Edited January 3, 2023 by Davkaus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 12 minutes ago, Davkaus said: "Great job of qualifying for the CL, guys. Now say hello to this over-the-hill diva who thought he was too good for you last season, but will now swoop in and enjoy your hard work. Also, he's being paid more than all of you combined". Man it would be epic i can gurantee it end in disaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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