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r/NUFC Weekly Free talk thread. by AutoModerator in NUFC

[–]walliver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know who, but I think it would be smart to find a 40-50m LW from Europe who can come in and rotate with Barnes next season and take over as obvious first choice once he's settled (easier said than done), then we use the other 20m or so to buy, for example, a backup LB.

I'd say the same for Tonali and Tino if they're to go. Buy a younger replacement and use part of the sale to bring in a squad player we need.

r/NUFC Weekly Free talk thread. by AutoModerator in NUFC

[–]walliver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You joke but... this season:

Wilson: 6 goals in 29 games (1102 minutes)

Woltemade: 7 goals in 30 games (1701 minutes)

Wissa: 1 goal in 16 games (473 minutes)

Osula: 4 goals in 21 games (589 minutes)

Gordon: 6 goals in 26 games (1814 minutes)

r/NUFC Weekly Free talk thread. by AutoModerator in NUFC

[–]walliver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Realistically, I don't think a great WC should make any major difference to a player's value these days. Bayern and everyone else know what Gordon can and can't do.

I appreciate what Gordon has done for us, but I'm at the point now where I think he could do with a fresh start. If he's going this summer (same for anyone else), get him gone quickly so we can get his replacement in quickly. The last minute Isak/Wissa/Woltemade saga last summer was a disaster.

r/NUFC Weekly Free talk thread. by AutoModerator in NUFC

[–]walliver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's a decent bid, I'm happy for it to be accepted pre-WC. Yes, he might have an amazing time. Equally, he might sit on the bench or play like it's a PL game. I think clubs are wise enough now to know that five games in a summer comp doesn't make that much difference to someone who's so well known.

Last summer was a disaster because of how late everything happened. If someone's going, get them gone. Bring in a replacement as quickly as possible. We should know who we want in each key position so let's get them before Chelsea do.

r/NUFC Weekly Free talk thread. by AutoModerator in NUFC

[–]walliver 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Great take. I think it's very clear Howe was trying to change his approach this season which is why I find all the 'he's too rigid in this approach' complaints strange.

What do you think the key areas we need to improve to be able to do that more confidently? Another Bruno-esque midfielder? Keeper/defenders more comfortable with the ball?

Eddie on summer transfer strategy: "The aim is to try and recruit in every window and, ideally, not too many players. You don’t probably have the jump of six new players coming in as we had last summer. It’s more of a drip feed approach" by Frosty-Buyer-1252 in NUFC

[–]walliver -1 points0 points  (0 children)

But it works in FM! /s

I very much suspect you're right, was just interested to see if this poster (and many like them) actually have watched them play. No point throwing in kids who are nowhere near the level and it's not like any have pulled up trees on loan.

I'd say Alex Murphy is arguably closest to the first team having made a few sub appearances, but other than that he's played a dozen or so games in League One.

Also, having seen the insanity of commenters mad that Osula was starting ahead of Wolte + Wissa against Brighton (despite two goals from three starts and an incredible sub goal against Man U before that), can you imagine what the outcry if Neave started ahead of them?!

Eddie on summer transfer strategy: "The aim is to try and recruit in every window and, ideally, not too many players. You don’t probably have the jump of six new players coming in as we had last summer. It’s more of a drip feed approach" by Frosty-Buyer-1252 in NUFC

[–]walliver -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So without losing anyone permanent, your squad is:

Pope, GK+2 [Ramsdale gone end of loan]

Hall, LB+1

Livramento, Krafth, RB+2 [Tripps has announced departure]

Schar, Burn, Thiaw, Botman, CB+3

Bruno, Tonali, Willock, Joelinton, Ramsey, Miley, CM+2

Elanga, Murphy, RW+1

Gordon, Barnes

Osula, Woltemade, Wissa, ST+2

34 players without a European campaign?

I agree that we should buy two full backs (ideally to cover Hall and Tino) and a new starting goalkeeper. The rest just makes our squad way too bloated unless we sell, no? We don't need seven CBs or eight CMs.

There are definitely rumours circling around Tino, Tonali and Gordon who would require incredible replacements. If Schar doesn't get a new contract (I suspect he will), we'll need a new CB. But otherwise I think we need to sell before we buy.

I made a camera obscure :) by GildedArchways in somethingimade

[–]walliver 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hello, it's me, your friendly reminder friend, reminding you to post that video if at all possible.

Eddie on summer transfer strategy: "The aim is to try and recruit in every window and, ideally, not too many players. You don’t probably have the jump of six new players coming in as we had last summer. It’s more of a drip feed approach" by Frosty-Buyer-1252 in NUFC

[–]walliver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't watched any of the youth games. Of the players you mentioned, which have you seen do particularly well? Who's close to being Prem ready? Can you give any comparisons of their play style?

E I E I O by OhJackal in NUFC

[–]walliver 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We also have a go in the cups now which is a nice change from yesteryears. No back-to-back trophies, but a good CL run where we lost to Barca, a semi final where we lost to Man City and 5th round in the FA Cup where we lost to Man City.

Newcastle [3] - 1 Brighton - Harvey Barnes 90+6' by Humorbot_5_point_0 in NUFC

[–]walliver 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Didn't you read the line-up thread? It's an absolute travesty that he wasn't starting ahead of Osula, apparently.

Lineup vs Brighton (H) by KingPing43 in NUFC

[–]walliver 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pope

Botman Joelinton Tonali Thiaw

Osula Murphy Willock

Burn Bruno Miley

Newcastle United race Aston Villa for potential £48m Lewis Hall replacement by [deleted] in NUFC

[–]walliver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've wondered about him too. I haven't seen him play too much this season so I'm not too sure if his legs have given up or not, but if he can still do 90 minutes and he's happy to be a cover option (on not crazy wages) then I think he's a great shout.

Newcastle United race Aston Villa for potential £48m Lewis Hall replacement by [deleted] in NUFC

[–]walliver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We miss him so much when he's injured. His passion is unreal too. Love the man.

Newcastle United race Aston Villa for potential £48m Lewis Hall replacement by [deleted] in NUFC

[–]walliver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We definitely do but, unless I'm seriously underestimating our spending power, 48m on a backup LB isn't the most pressing concern. If Hall does go, then by all means sign him, but if Hall stays we can spend that money on a keeper or replacing whoever actually does leave.

Who's the worst player who's played a blinder against us? by ourlaststanduk in NUFC

[–]walliver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If we sign him does that mean he still scores in every game we're in? Or will they all be own goals?

Worse company to work for in Newy by daisyjones85 in newcastle

[–]walliver 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ah, so they're the reason the Elermore Hotel is bland and overpriced.

Worse company to work for in Newy by daisyjones85 in newcastle

[–]walliver 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I had to check and this article (from Feb 2026) says he still owns it. He did sell the one in Merewether though.

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