Czarnikjak Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 1 hour ago, Genie said: You’re probably right, but, it could also mean it’s going to be sold again and they needed her out of the way to help the sale. Probably not, but it is possible. Extremely unlikely. They don't need her anymore, she served her purpose and earned her 3 pieces of silver for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 For all the fanfare of the takeover there appears to be no clear driver or mastermind at the club - whoever has held key positions there have moved on, and there's a real chance Howe also leaves for England too. They may get to August needing a new boss, and new transfer targets, with no decent pre-season. Obvs the Saudis can afford that, but the fans must be wondering what the plan is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 1 hour ago, Jareth said: For all the fanfare of the takeover there appears to be no clear driver or mastermind at the club - whoever has held key positions there have moved on, and there's a real chance Howe also leaves for England too. They may get to August needing a new boss, and new transfer targets, with no decent pre-season. Obvs the Saudis can afford that, but the fans must be wondering what the plan is. Thats what i was going to say. They have money but what football experience do they have at the club? I honestly think amanda seemed abit clued up on football Suprised they haven't kept her on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Precision Posted July 12 Visiting Supporter Share Posted July 12 (edited) 15 hours ago, Demitri_C said: Thats what i was going to say. They have money but what football experience do they have at the club? I honestly think amanda seemed abit clued up on football Suprised they haven't kept her on There’s a lot of football experience at the club and Ashworth’s replacement is now in post, the club is now built on solid foundations unlike the Ashley area. https://x.com/NUFC/status/1808772958535467102 https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/newcastle-united/mitarbeiter/verein/762 Edited July 12 by Random Precision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oishiiniku_uk Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 Eddie Howe's given some interesting interviews that suggest he's not sure about the new structure that's been placed above him at Newcastle. Clearly he wants reassurances that he won't lose the influence he's had over transfers, Player performance etc. I'm curious to see how that situation develops. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted July 20 VT Supporter Share Posted July 20 Wilson is injured again and will miss the start of the season. We dodged a bullet big time when he chose them over us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAlex Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 11 hours ago, PieFacE said: Wilson is injured again and will miss the start of the season. We dodged a bullet big time when he chose them over us. Agreed. We made a worse mistake with Ings though but thankfully West Ham were dumb enough to take him off our hands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 PSR has stopped them in their tracks, that's a good thing from our perspective. This summer is more about hanging on to Guimaraes and Isak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuwabatake Sanjuro Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 They haven't looked good in their first couple of matches, hopefully they don't strengthen this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 Horrendous tactic of shoulder charging the opposition keeper whenever he collected a cross and was looking to throw it out quickly. Dan Burn did it first and rightfully got booked. Five minutes later Joelinton actually put his arm to Neto's throat to stop him moving forward and should've been sent off. That needs to be put in the bin very quickly as it's taking tactical fouls to the extreme and beyond what should be acceptable on the pitch. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Really not that good of a team. Newcastle struggled with the pace and press of Bournemouth. They have some very good players but that they rely upon thuggery to proceed is embarrassing. I hope Joelinton gets a taste of his own medicine soon. Coward and thug. Same with Bruno G. Just get away with so many fouls. Bournemouth were robbed of the points yesterday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 I agree they not a great team. But when your owned by the Saudis, your always going to get a rub of the green. So I can't see them doing too badly. I really believe the bias too! It happens in every business,. When money is nothing, people get paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Still got no depth Krafth and burn at CB, Murphy on the right, longstaff in the middle, they're not top players, John ruddy on the bench with willock, the guy who didn't score for Sheffield utd, target They add good big pieces to a squad full of holes, will take a long time to plug it all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 16 minutes ago, villa4europe said: Still got no depth Krafth and burn at CB, Murphy on the right, longstaff in the middle, they're not top players, John ruddy on the bench with willock, the guy who didn't score for Sheffield utd, target They add good big pieces to a squad full of holes, will take a long time to plug it all I had to laugh seeing John Ruddy on the bench. I guess we can't talk too much given some of our dealings this summer to stay within FFP requirements but looks like they've already decided the Greek keeper they signed from Forest for 20m is no good. Talk they want to sign James Trafford now! Is Dubravka still there as the sensible thing is just to have him warming the bench behind Pope. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czarnikjak Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 29 minutes ago, villa4europe said: Still got no depth Krafth and burn at CB, Murphy on the right, longstaff in the middle, they're not top players, John ruddy on the bench with willock, the guy who didn't score for Sheffield utd, target They add good big pieces to a squad full of holes, will take a long time to plug it all I thought Krafth and Burn only played cause their 2 main center backs were injured/suspended. If our main 2 center backs were currently injured we would have to play Digne at CB, not really better than playing Burn tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Czarnikjak said: I thought Krafth and Burn only played cause their 2 main center backs were injured/suspended. If our main 2 center backs were currently injured we would have to play Digne at CB, not really better than playing Burn tbh. That would because 3 of our 4 were out... Our 3rd and 4th choice would be Mings and Carlos, that's a step above krafth and burn But they're chasing Guehi for £65m, they'd be better off picking up 2 x £30m players and beefing the squad up Their transfer policy / squad building seems to be 1 or 2 big key pieces every summer rather than a few smaller but still key pieces, they dont seem interested in a Barkley signing or a Rogers signing Edited August 26 by villa4europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 36 minutes ago, Czarnikjak said: I thought Krafth and Burn only played cause their 2 main center backs were injured/suspended. If our main 2 center backs were currently injured we would have to play Digne at CB, not really better than playing Burn tbh. Krafth is the weaker of the two and isnt even good enough in his actual position. Cash or Digne are better than him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6065_Villa Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 These cheats still getting dubious decisions from every ref in the league. POGMOL corrupt to the core, same as the Premier League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAlex Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 3 hours ago, VillaChris said: I had to laugh seeing John Ruddy on the bench. I guess we can't talk too much given some of our dealings this summer to stay within FFP requirements but looks like they've already decided the Greek keeper they signed from Forest for 20m is no good. Talk they want to sign James Trafford now! Is Dubravka still there as the sensible thing is just to have him warming the bench behind Pope. He's dreadful of course the one solid game he had was against us at the City Ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oishiiniku_uk Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 8 hours ago, VillaChris said: Talk they want to sign James Trafford now! Is Dubravka still there as the sensible thing is just to have him warming the bench behind Pope. Vlachodimos was blatantly just signed for PSR reasons. They are chasing Trafford because they are trying to play out from the back more this season and Pope is awful with his feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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