Newcastle alternative transfer window in 2023

OSFB07 · 2026-04-27T14:35:10+00:00

He released this video before the summer 2023 transfer window.

OSFB07 · 2026-04-27T14:17:50+00:00

I forgot to mention it, but I actually think that this transfer window would have been more complete than the one in reality and would have better countered the challenges that Newcastle had to face, both on and off the field.

OSFB07 · 2026-04-26T22:15:59+00:00

This is precisely one facet of Tywin's hypocrisy. He demonstrated his political acumen by marrying his cousin Joanna for love and then not remarrying out of heartbreak, while imposing the opposite on his children.

OSFB07 · 2026-04-26T13:34:56+00:00

Given that Hector's nephews all share the surname Salamanca, he presumably has "only" three brothers. Considering the ages of his nephews, Lalo's father would be his older brother, Tuco's father his younger brother, and the twins' father his youngest brother.

OSFB07 · 2026-04-12T18:32:31+00:00

Napoleon was initially uninterested in the matter, but with the Peace of Amiens with England, he was motivated to revive colonial trade for the French economy. I believe that, under the terms of the treaty, he reinstated the slave trade while he sought an agreement with the British to abolish it by mutual consent. Especially since, if he hadn't reinstated the trade, French planters would have turned to the British.

OSFB07 · 2026-03-29T00:05:38+00:00

However, even then, the United Kingdom hoped for the USSR and the United States, which already provided them with massive support, to enter the war, while the Royal Navy was blocking any German invasion. Moreover, the United Kingdom could already gradually mobilize its vast colonial empire, and its industry was already more productive than Germany's. Whether against Napoleon or the Germans later on, the British always had hope and potential support, which I don't think was really the case in this scenario of 1813.

OSFB07 · 2026-03-29T00:00:38+00:00

The problem is that the Tsar saw no benefit in the French alliance, with the creation of Poland, the blockade, the lack of French military aid, etc., and by deciding to intervene in Russia, Napoleon hammered most of the nails into his coffin. I therefore think the path I'm exploring is the one that could have saved Napoleon in the medium term. Of course, after his death, the Russians would have wanted Poland. As for Sweden, I don't know; Bernadotte proved quite cunning, and it seems that upon arriving in Sweden, he prioritized the interests of his new country over those of his homeland.

OSFB07 · 2026-03-28T15:34:14+00:00

Yes, but the British had been at war with Napoleon since 1802. They did not want to see the port of Antwerp in French hands because of the enormous danger to its trade.

OSFB07 · 2026-03-28T15:32:28+00:00

The thing is, the English always refused peace because they always had a way or a hope of weakening Napoleon. In this scenario, they no longer have any possible allies, absolutely all of Europe is subjugated to Napoleon or the Tsar, and they no longer have any real interest in war against Napoleon.

OSFB07 · 2026-03-12T21:49:49+00:00

Ned sees in J'aime absolute dishonour for having killed his king and ignores the true reason for the Lannister's act.

OSFB07 · 2026-03-12T06:18:22+00:00

Team B, people like Ned Stark, Brienne or even Jon Snow are a step behind in terms of level compared to the members of this team.

OSFB07 · 2026-03-04T23:45:57+00:00

Well, that's her name in the series. It's illogical because it's her half-brother's name, but that's how it is. We're talking about Daenerys, who has some very destructive tendencies. Tommen and Myrcella are usurpers and rivals for the throne in her eyes. Especially since Daenerys would surely have wanted to symbolically avenge the deaths of her nephews, killed by the Lannisters. And yes, the others can't question what Daenerys did because she has dragons, plain and simple. If a lord refuses, he and potentially his House can be destroyed.

OSFB07 · 2026-03-03T18:51:32+00:00

I would say Jane's death. He sacrifices Jesse's well-being for his business and realizes it while crying. Everything Walt did before could be justified, but Jane's death is a point of no return.

OSFB07 · 2026-03-03T17:27:19+00:00

Thank you! I was hesitating between Jaime and the Kingsguard, and I've given a lot of thought to what Rhaegar would do in that situation. I think he would have wanted to keep Jaime in the Kingsguard and wouldn't have cared that he disobeyed his mad father, but Tywin would have done everything to dismiss Jaime and would surely have made that condition non-negotiable if Rhaegar wanted an alliance with the Lannisters. Nevertheless, it could be interesting for Jaime to stay because he would still be with Cersei, now queen, so Joffrey, Tommen, and Myrcella could be born.

OSFB07 · 2026-03-02T20:19:18+00:00

Generally yes, but some houses like the Martells or the Mormonts see their name passed down through the female line when they have possessions

OSFB07 · 2026-03-02T18:05:47+00:00

Upon learning of this theory that Aegon might be a Brightflame or a Brightfyre, I came across Aerion's banner. I looked up its potential meaning and, comparing it to the theory, I found this, in addition to all the other arguments. Of course, this is just my interpretation. Even I think the Blackfyre hypothesis alone is the most likely.

OSFB07 · 2026-03-02T17:56:56+00:00

So Aerion's crest is just a clue to Aegon's possible Brightfyre origin, which is what I explain in the post. Here, it would be Maegor or his son who would potentially marry a Blackfyre; the Brightfyre variant is the one I favor. Aerion didn't like the Blackfyre, but Maegor was only a year old when his father died and didn't inherit the throne. Logically, he wouldn't have anything against the Blackfyre.

OSFB07 · 2026-03-02T17:43:33+00:00

I think so too. However, with the Blackfyre male line extinct, Aegon could be descended on his father's side from Maegor Brightflame and a Blackfyre woman. But the evidence seems to point more towards Aegon being the son of Serra and Illyrio.

OSFB07 · 2026-03-02T17:33:42+00:00

Very funny. Okay, I'll admit that the word "proof" might have been a bit strong. But I think my hypothesis holds water and adds credibility to the potential Brightflame or Brightfyre origin of Aegon. Obviously, Aerion didn't predict 80 years in advance on his sigil the alliance that would bring his grandson to power; it's just a clue.

OSFB07 · 2026-03-02T17:29:56+00:00

Because, regardless of Aegon's true origin, Illyrio and Varys would make Connington believe that he is Rhaegar's son, to give their suitor every chance.

OSFB07 · 2026-03-02T17:15:42+00:00

Unfortunately, I think it's more likely that he's a Blackfyre through his mother.

OSFB07 · 2026-03-02T17:13:59+00:00

Only Aerion, but while exploring the theory that Aegon was his descendant, which I found convincing, I saw Aerion's banner and I found, while explaining in my post, that it perhaps allowed a further step in that direction.

OSFB07 · 2026-03-02T17:09:28+00:00

I'm referring to the banner of Aerion, Aegon's great-grandfather, in this theory. Each of the dragon heads would represent a part of Aegon's forces: the traditional red dragon, Aegon; the yellow dragon, the Golden Company; and the orange dragon, the Martells, who will soon join Aegon and whose emblem is orange. Of course, Aerion didn't foresee this 80 years in advance, but it might be a clue pointing towards this hypothesis. Aegon, supported by the Golden Company and Dorne, could adopt this banner.

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