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While that's a good point..... imagine us pressing Nick Pope in the same fashion.

Reckon 15m with a few performance related add ons would get a deal done and suit all parties.

I'm with you. There was a time not so long ago that quite a few wanted him as england number 1. It's not a big gamble, certainly at that price.

Can't play in friendlies.

Tosin next week? I'd expect movement.

I think you are right. Ben Arfa is probably the most talented footballer I've ever seen play for Newcastle.

Cabaye was quality, not on Brunos level but class all the same. He's another player that shone whilst being a big fish. Silly boy would have been talked about as a PL legend, of sorts, had he stayed. Instead his career sort of fizzled out after us.

Ben Arfa was of that level. Just unfortunately he was managed by an absolute weapon and sadly he had his own troubles which prevented him from ever doing it long enough. Bruno, Isak and Ben Arfa would have been pure filth.

I honestly don't think he was even at 80% capacity today and he frightened them every time he went forward. I feel like there is so much more to come. One of these days he's going to score 4/5 goals in a game.

I'd be giving Miley a crash course in the number 6 role. He's one of our few players comfortable enough on the ball to play there. If we get EC, I'd be tempted to give the lad as many run outs as possible in that position. Alternatively, and much more likely, Tonali drops in there from time to time.

Don't be fooled, Murphy isn't good enough long term. We need a team of quality players, who all believe they have it in them to win a game on their own. On too many occasions a Longstaff, a Murphy, or even a Krafth at the back, will not play at a high enough level during the crunch games. I like Murphy, he's a good lad and a decent player, but christ he need pushing down the ladder. He's ahead of Miggy mind.

To be honest, I think there is plenty of game time for both Barnes and Gordon at LW. It's just a shame we got both the two LWs in first and not one for either side. We must sign a RW this summer.... regardless of whether Gordon can play there.

What a fucking bloke man. All footballers should realise the powers they have. That kid has cancer and probably feels on cloud nine, and will do for a while because someone took some time out of their day. Gordon is an inspiration.

Aye he's been saying that for a little while now.

This club should always be in Europe, that's my expectation. Not so bothered about what flavour of Europe. 7th is a very creditable finish considering the shit we've had thrown our way. I'll be surprised if we don't do better next year. It's also great that we ended with a win, puts a spring in everyone's step for the summer. Now it's the transfer window silly season, let the fun commence...