The39thStep
Urban critical thinker
Fair bit of media marketing for Staveley or whatever her name is despite the fact she is a minor stake owner
Newcastle United 2021/22
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There are months of wild speculation ahead 
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Newcastle backed to sign Paul Pogba in three-man Man Utd transfer raid
Newcastle United will be looking to invest heavily in their squad over the next several transfer windows and a trio of Manchester United players, including Paul Pogba, could be on their radar
Limejuice
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There are months of wild speculation ahead
The only collection of people more fanciful than Toon fans are the hordes of feckless journalists who now have months of free copy leaning heavily on the word "rumoured". They can type in any old, made-up shit, and score bylines and bonuses.
As the quotation goes: "You cannot hope to bribe or twist, thank God! the British journalist. But, seeing what the man will do unbribed, there's no occasion to."
The39thStep
Urban critical thinker
Safe to say that the first is fantasy island but the second is a sizable budget. Would also expect some loan deals with options to buy more than anything else.
Limejuice
Well-Known Member
Yep, I'd expect a great deal more sophistication in the scouting / buying / sporting director operation.
Old Penrose has the business acumen of a whelk.
The39thStep
Urban critical thinker
In all of the transfer speculation its easy to forget that investing in a decent Director of Football or some other similar role , scouting and youth development are equally as important. Chelsea had Michael Emenalo who established a thriving academy system which laid the foundations for what has been a very successful income stream and eventually top class entry into the first team squad . City appointed Txiki Begiristain who had been at Barcelona whose scouting network has been very good.
Moneyball clubs...
Blackburn
1990 investment arrived
1992 promoted to PL
1996 PL title
Chelsea
2003 investment arrived
2005 PL title
2012 CL (?)
Man City
2008 investment arrived
2011 FA Cup
2012 PL title
N/A CL
PSG
2011 investment arrived
2013 League title
N/A CL
Blackburn and Chelsea had little 'financial' competition at time of investment. Chelsea got the PL title in 2 years but were already a top half side.
City took 4 years to win a PL title and are still waiting for a CL title 13 years on.
PSG won a farmers league in 2 years and are still waiting for a CL title 10 years on.
Newcastle are the richest club in the PL. However their buying power and draw is little different (if at all) from Chelsea, City or PSG.
Also (sorry to say) Newcastle as a location is not a big draw for top players in London, Manchester, Paris, Spain or Italy.
Also who will get the manager job? Rogers has all but ruled it out. Gerrard unlikely to ditch mid season and he has other long term aims. Conte is possible but unlikely. If Newcastle had a Guardiola or Klopp that is a draw for players but no chance there at all.
Going to be interesting how it all pans out
Blackburn
1990 investment arrived
1992 promoted to PL
1996 PL title
Chelsea
2003 investment arrived
2005 PL title
2012 CL (?)
Man City
2008 investment arrived
2011 FA Cup
2012 PL title
N/A CL
PSG
2011 investment arrived
2013 League title
N/A CL
Blackburn and Chelsea had little 'financial' competition at time of investment. Chelsea got the PL title in 2 years but were already a top half side.
City took 4 years to win a PL title and are still waiting for a CL title 13 years on.
PSG won a farmers league in 2 years and are still waiting for a CL title 10 years on.
Newcastle are the richest club in the PL. However their buying power and draw is little different (if at all) from Chelsea, City or PSG.
Also (sorry to say) Newcastle as a location is not a big draw for top players in London, Manchester, Paris, Spain or Italy.
Also who will get the manager job? Rogers has all but ruled it out. Gerrard unlikely to ditch mid season and he has other long term aims. Conte is possible but unlikely. If Newcastle had a Guardiola or Klopp that is a draw for players but no chance there at all.
Going to be interesting how it all pans out
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not-bono-ever
meh
Ex sports journo chum with tight to ManU links I know says it’s a 5 year plan by all accounts.so no Big Bang. Will lean on him for more info when I can
The39thStep
Urban critical thinker
Wouldn’t rate too highly the issue of Newcastle as a location tbh . The North East certainly wasn’t a problem for Ravenelli, Juninho, Emerson at Middlesbrough and Newcastle had a fair old team under Keegan despite location issues. A manager with an international reputation would help.Moneyball clubs...
Blackburn
1990 investment arrived
1992 promoted to PL
1996 PL title
Chelsea
2003 investment arrived
2005 PL title
2012 CL (?)
Man City
2008 investment arrived
2011 FA Cup
2012 PL title
N/A CL
PSG
2011 investment arrived
2013 League title
N/A CL
Blackburn and Chelsea had little 'financial' competition at time of investment. Chelsea got the PL title in 2 years but were already a top half side.
City took 4 years to win a PL title and are still waiting for a CL title 13 years on.
PSG won a farmers league in 2 years and are still waiting for a CL title 10 years on.
Newcastle are the richest club in the PL. However their buying power and draw is little different (if at all) from Chelsea, City or PSG.
Also (sorry to say) Newcastle as a location is not a big draw for top players in London, Manchester, Paris, Spain or Italy.
Also who will get the manager job? Rogers has all but ruled it out. Gerrard unlikely to ditch mid season and he has other long term aims. Conte is possible but unlikely. If Newcastle had a Guardiola or Klopp that is a draw for players but no chance there at all.
Going to be interesting how it all pans out
AverageJoe
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We all know it will be Mourinho, so why even kid ourselves.
He'll attach an emotional subtext about returning to where my old mentor was and now I have to finish the job for him.
He'll attach an emotional subtext about returning to where my old mentor was and now I have to finish the job for him.
ska invita
back on the other side
its a new low. not sure how much lower its possible to go.
the delight its been greeted with is whats made me feel particularly sick
The39thStep
Urban critical thinker
Twist
According to one report three candidates had discussions last week behind the scenes, Eddie Howe, Paula Fonseca and Lucien Favre.
According to one report three candidates had discussions last week behind the scenes, Eddie Howe, Paula Fonseca and Lucien Favre.
Lord Camomile
Yipchaa!
not-bono-ever
meh
He is Trousering millions here. Good
#RooneyIn?
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Wayne Rooney 'committed' to Derby County after Newcastle speculation
The former Manchester United striker has delivered his verdict on becoming the new Magpies boss
Limejuice
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#comedyoption#RooneyIn?
Wayne Rooney 'committed' to Derby County after Newcastle speculation
The former Manchester United striker has delivered his verdict on becoming the new Magpies boss
T & P
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Are those below them Ant and Dec?
Limejuice
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ska invita
back on the other side
Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurashi has commitments but maybe if the price is right?
Riff
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FFS! Newcastle United issues guidance on matchday attire
However: "No-one among the new ownership group was in any way offended by the attire of the fans who chose to celebrate in this way. It was a gesture that was acknowledged as positive and welcoming in its intent."
However: "No-one among the new ownership group was in any way offended by the attire of the fans who chose to celebrate in this way. It was a gesture that was acknowledged as positive and welcoming in its intent."
