Newcastle United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2022/2023

matrixf

GT_TDI_150 wrote: »

There is surely 2-3players to be got with 25m

PSV will get a big chunk of it due to a clause in his contract, hope we spend whatever is leftover on new signings

I would like to see another defender and striker/no 10 , I think Hayden could be a great signing, he looks very comfortable on the ball whether at the back or midfield, surprised arsenal let him leave permanently rather than another loan, only thing that worries me is his injury history

That_Guy

D'ya know who'd I like in.... I think I might have mentioned him before here but.... David Nugent.

His Championship goals record is insane. Now, he's in his 30's yes but as a back up, I think he could be of real value to us particularly in giving advice/coaching tips to younger lads too.

Hard to know how much game time he'll get with Boro and would be a player I'd be making contact with anyway.

martyos121

That_Guy wrote: »

D'ya know who'd I like in.... I think I might have mentioned him before here but.... David Nugent.

His Championship goals record is insane. Now, he's in his 30's yes but as a back up, I think he could be of real value to us particularly in giving advice/coaching tips to younger lads too.

Hard to know how much game time he'll get with Boro and would be a player I'd be making contact with anyway.

He's a Championship legend for sure, guaranteed goals if there was such a thing. Jordan Rhodes would've been perfect if Boro didn't go up though, he won't cut it in the PL but he'll bang them in for any Championship side, and he'd play a big part in going straight back up to the PL with the service he'd get from the likes of Shelvey and Ritchie. He wouldn't go back down though now that he's earned promotion with Boro.

More good defenders is the priority though, Gamez has filled in one hole, but there's still work to be done in the centre of defence, need another one to go along with Hanley.

GT_TDI_150

Lads, with Mitro, Armstrong, Perez and Gayle I dont think an FC is priority. We NEED replacements for Sissoko and Wijnaldum.

I think with Hayden, Hanley, Mbemba, Lascelles and dummet all able to cover DC, I think possibly one more there should see us good.

Anita can NOT be our first choice left back, I reckon DR and DL need strenghtening.

We need extra bodies in midfield. Aarons, Thauvin and Ritchie are good options on the wing but we are light there as we are at MC.

Cake Man

Is Hanley any good lads? Haven't really seen or heard much of him since Blackburn were in the PL a few seasons ago. Think I remember him being linked with a few PL sides when they went down but nothing seemed to materialise which makes me suspect he's nothing too special.


Would it be fair to say we have (on paper at least) the best/strongest squad in the Championship? I haven't really kept up to date on transfer activity on the likes of Villa, Norwich and other sides who would probably be considered our closest rivals for promotion. Have they been up to much?

matrixf

Cake Man wrote: »

Is Hanley any good lads?

I think this video tells you everything you need to know about him, lol wait till him and mitro cross swords in training

toonarmy1

Thauvin on his way to lazio for 12m euro , barca supposed to be interested in perez as back up

matrixf

toonarmy1 wrote: »

Thauvin on his way to lazio for 12m euro , barca supposed to be interested in perez as back up

Loan move for thauvin with option to buy more likely
Would hate to lose Perez (our best striker)

GT_TDI_150

matrixf wrote: »

Loan move for thauvin with option to buy more likely
Would hate to lose Perez (our best striker)

Benitez hasnt given him enough minutes last season or in the friendlies for him to even consider staying if barca came knocking.

He turned down barca in 2014 apparently as they wanted to put him in their second team.

matrixf

Bid for Anthony Knockaert rejected by Brighton , I think he would do well with Newcastle, hopefully we return with a better bid!

That_Guy

We're in for Ciaran Clark.....

Jaysus.

CSF

Presumably Clark is being signed as a squad player. Think he would have been 4th choice centre-back at Villa working under the assumption that Lescott has been rightly banished to the shadows.

That_Guy

CSF wrote: »

Presumably Clark is being signed as a squad player. Think he would have been 4th choice centre-back at Villa working under the assumption that Lescott has been rightly banished to the shadows.

I'd imagine so. Might be his level but could spur a lot of players to up their game if they want to be part of our future... provided of course we bounce straight back.

GT_TDI_150

Did I see McNair linked today also?

That_Guy

GT_TDI_150 wrote: »

Did I see McNair linked today also?

Didn't see that. Saw Diame's name mentioned though.

CSF

That_Guy wrote: »

I'd imagine so. Might be his level but could spur a lot of players to up their game if they want to be part of our future... provided of course we bounce straight back.

He definitely didn't spur Lescott and Richards to up theirs thats for sure

TaosHum

To Clark's credit, he has the physical tools to be a very good centre half, but he lets himself down with his decision making and positioning. Looked very promising a few years back, but the instability at Villa didn't help his progression.

I'd be hoping that under Rafa's guidance, he might start fulfilling his potential.

toonarmy1

Mo Diame and clark signed

That_Guy

toonarmy1 wrote: »

Mo Diame and clark signed

Benitez saying we're still in the market for players to "balance out the team a bit more".

He's on BBC Newcastle at the moment.

That_Guy

Lascelles confirmed as captain. The absolute right choice.

That_Guy

Gayle new #9

GT_TDI_150

That_Guy wrote: »

Lascelles confirmed as captain. The absolute right choice.

Excellent!

That_Guy wrote: »

Gayle new #9

Think Mitro could have done with the #9 unless he is happy with his current number

toonarmy1

Thauvin gone to marseille
mitro might be disappointed alright , didnt he want to get 9 when he arrived? so went for 45 as 4+5 is 9

That_Guy

I'd have liked them to keep the #9 vacant this season. Let the two of them fight it out.

TaosHum

Thoughts for the starting XI tomorrow?

Thinking we might go with:

Sels

Janmaat Lascelles Mbemba Gamez

Colback Shelvey Anita

Ritchie Perez

Gayle

Think Diame has come in too late to be considered, along with Clark. I think he will stick with the CB pairing that finished last season, as they done well together. Hayden and Aarons could easily start. Not sure on whether he has plans on Tiote sticking around.

That_Guy

Krul

Janmaat --- Mbemba --- Lascelles --- Gamez

Shelvey

Ritchie --- Anita --- Aarons

Perez

Gayle

I think there's a nice balance to that team. We're missing a bit of creativity in the centre of the park but I think we've got some good pace going down the flanks.

I went for Shelvey over Colback because I think the former can offer us a bit of bite in that holding role and when he's in the mood he has a good range of passing to get us moving again.

I'm not sure who he'll start with in goal but I have a feeling he'll go with Krul if only to remind potential suitors that he's still alive and that bids may be welcomed for him.



It's odd to see some depth in our back line for a change too.

Shame that Mitro is suspended though. He'd be a very good plan B and I think himself and Ritchie could be a great fit together. Very good crosser of the ball which is something we've lacked for a while and I hope Gayle/Perez can take the chances when they fall for them.

Most importantly though, we can't just turn up and expect to steamroll them. There's competition for places now and the players know that. Going to take some committed performances to lodge players out of their positions... at least, I hope so anyway.

I'm glad that we are resembling a competent club with fresh players before a ball is kicked and a manager that is rekindling my love for the team that got me into football in the first place.

Shame about the league we're in but I'm excited about this season.

matrixf

Didn't think krul was fully fit?, sels should start v Fulham, hayden is ahead of colback imho

Interesting to see diame hasn't been given squad number yet, likely to be number 7 when sissoko leaves!

Sels

Janmatt. Mbemba Lascelles. Dummet

Hayden

Anita.

---

shelvey

Ritchie

---

Perez


Gayle

GT_TDI_150

matrixf wrote: »

Didn't think krul was fully fit?, sels should start v Fulham, hayden is ahead of colback imho

Interesting to see diame hasn't been given squad number yet, likely to be number 7 when sissoko leaves!

Sels

Janmatt. Mbemba Lascelles. Dummet

Hayden

Anita.

---

shelvey

Ritchie

---

Perez


Gayle

This but with Colback starting instead of Shelvey I think, and aarons to start ahead of perez

matrixf

Very good interview with Rafa from Ian Holloway for anybody who hasn't seen it!
Can't wait for game tonight, hopefully a good performance and 3 points, Fulham are no mugs though! "HAWAY THE TOON!"

Duff

Fall in love with Rafa more every day. Three points tonight and start out the gate with a bang please.

That_Guy

Confirmed starting XI:

Newcastle United (4-2-3-1): Matz Sels; Daryl Janmaat, Grant Hanley, Jamaal Lascelles (c), Paul Dummett; Isaac Hayden, Jack Colback; Vurnon Anita, Ayoze Perez, Matt Ritchie; Dwight Gayle

Substitutes: Karl Darlow, Jamie Sterry, Chancel Mbemba, Jesus Gamez, Jonjo Shelvey, Rolando Aarons, Adam Armstrong

Surprised Hayden and Hanley start tbh.

That_Guy

Fúcking McClaren on Sky Sports. Go away you daft man.

matrixf

We look very nervous, dummet and perez have been very poor
Still can't defend set pieces

razorblunt

That_Guy wrote: »

Fúcking McClaren on Sky Sports. Go away you daft man.

Touch tight.

That_Guy

Few thoughts on the first half:

- Their right back is having a bit of a mare. Unfortunately so is Perez who is equally having a bad game.

- Hayden looks ok but I think he'll be replaced sooner rather than later for Shelvey. We need someone to pick out a pass because right now we're over hitting everything.

- Ritchie has shown some nice touches but a lack of movement off the ball is limiting his options and he's not able to beat the first man on more than one occasion.

- How the ref missed that blatant handball is beyond me.

- Terrible defending from the set piece to go behind. Our players bustling into each other without any real purpose and knowledge of who's marking who.

- We're too defensive despite having a lot of possession. We're lacking anything creative.

- Gayle has held the ball up ok for the most part but he'll work off someone like Mitro a lot better. He's a passenger but our only one with the pace to get in behind at a moments notice so he needs to stay on.

- 5 debuts is a bit too much all at once. It'll take time to click but we're a bit all over the shop.

- Obviously it's just one half in a multitude of games but not one shot on/off target is slightly concerning.

Francie Barrett

You really would expect a Benitez team to be better drilled than this.

Francie Barrett

Ritchie close.

Francie Barrett

Pressure ramping up now.

GT_TDI_150

How are Anita or Colback starting ahead of Shelvey? Passes on him are unreal.

Francie Barrett

Game has badly petered out.

Soups123

Two poor decisions from the ref one in each half blatant penalties

5starpool

This ref is awful.

Francie Barrett

Only the the first one was a stonewaller. Other than a few 5 minute spells, Newcastle have been very poor. These new signings who are due to come would really want to hit the ground running.

jaykay74

Well deserved win for Fulham. Shelvey brainless when he came in

martyos121

Well that was dissapointing, championship is certainly going to be no cakewalk. I think the quality and depth of the squad will tell over 45 more games though and lead to promotion.

That_Guy

Simply not good enough. I mean, whatever about the incompetence of the referee (non-clear pen in the first half and the bizarre decision to not play on when we were on the attack at the edge of their box).

Fulham did everything we didn't. Press the ball, play intricate passing etc. Their movement was far better than ours off the ball.

For all the talk of the strength of our bench, all 3 subs were anonymous when they came on.

Better second half for sure and we limited their chances to an extent but created very little of our own. A lot of work to be done. /

matrixf

I know it's only the first game but that was a worrying display, Two really poor teams , lots of work to do , Perez was dreadful as was colback, no imagination in the team besides Ritchie really, Lascelles fell asleep too many times, dummett could have easily got sent off

Hayden faded badly in 2nd half

Gayle far too isolated needs mitro up with him I think!

Ref was terrible a lot of bad calls against both teams not just us

Time to drown my sorrows lol!

TaosHum

For as poor as Newcastle were, they could have got something out of it. Really lacked cohesion and played in fits and starts.

But it's only one game. Diame and Mitro will make a big difference, along with whomever else comes in.

cadete

Disappointing start to the new season but maybe it will serve as an eye opener to some, onwards and upwards

tim_holsters

Awful support from the Geordies last night hardly a peep out of them whole game, especially poor considering it was the first game of the season. Yet Sky will be telling us all season what wonderful fans they are.

Newcastle will be fine anyways not a chance they won't go straight back up.