KaKa

Giving Joelinton a new contract really set a good precedent. Think it will give others more confidence to commit. Really need to prioritise rewarding key players in the team when the time is right. Looks like this Isak one is to not apply the reduction in wages due to no Champions League, which would be fair enough having performed at the level he has, and with the interest in him. Good move getting ahead of things.

I never said he would play a role in our first team! I said he would get far more staying and training with the first team. And if we had a bunch of injuries perhaps he could get game time. Or at least be on the bench to throw on for some minutes like we saw with some others this season.

Well that's the problem. He's not their player. They're never going to have the same level of investment or commitment to the player. If he's not going to play at these clubs then let him not play at Newcastle instead, and at least train against far better players and get better guidance and development.

You actually think we're the ones being stupid about this? We already have plans in place for our recruitment this summer, which the people at the club have shown they can handle already, and we are down to final interviews for a new DOF. You lot are the ones in complete limbo still. And this Ratcliffe guy isn't coming across well. Seems a bit daft. And in that marathon interview he seems like he's panicking about people not being in place yet. Think you're going to be in for a very dodgy summer.

Of course they are free to say how they feel. I'm just surprised there is such a level of concern over players leaving.

Loved the Les Ferdinand Overlap. Was really interesting actually. Thought he came across so well too. It's a tough gig for sure, as an up and coming DOF. So much to balance. I find the loan thing somewhat irritating tbh. I wish managers would just have more of a plan and more trust in bringing youngsters through, or at least giving them a chance without them having had to go on loan somewhere first. Kuol would have been better off staying and getting some sessions of training with the first team, and with all the injuries we had, maybe he gets a chance and rises to the occasion like Miley did. If not the training would at least have been at a higher level than he has had, and in the exact system and style we play.

The fear and dread people have for this is just astonishing. So many seemingly still can't handle having anything good at the club. Incredibly sad really.

Casemiro

Looking at the lines you can't give that surely?!

Wright is offside. Terrible.

Historically embarrassing!!!

Antony ... Kayserispor 2025.

Simms looked awful in the Prem when he featured for Everton. Wonder if their manager's setup might be the problem.

Casemiro

I think teams like Everton that can't use the ball at all are the worst teams for him in this role he's playing today. You'd want him playing with other midfielders that can initiate play and move the ball around, while he pushes up in support of the striker.