I'm not really interested in oneupmanship but i don't think there was a lack of interest from Newcastle, i'm pretty sure they were extremely interested but when thing progressed it was clear Maddison preferred Spurs (probably for family reasons but we can beleive it was simply because we are a superior club). Either way, it left us a dream run at a player who, quite honestly, shouldn't be signing for a team who've just finished 8th ! A genuine 'difference maker' type signing.
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I think that's about as good as anyone in the league outside of City and maybe (a Rice boosted) Arsenal. Short of a massive outlay, I think that's as good as we could possibly expect. If they stay fit, that's a good enough midfield to get top 4 - it's the defense that could/would let us down
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This is how I see it too - Bissouma and Bentancour as the two, with the latter joining the attack to ideally give us Kane, Son, Deki, Maddison, and Bentancour in the final third with one of the fullbacks supporting.
I’d be happy with that
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Be interesting to see what the payroll sites like Sportrac & Capology when they update for next season put Maddison's salary at, with a 5 year contract in his prime time as a footballer he was obviously looking to sign a good deal.
Eddie Howe was quoted as saying they would not break the wage structure at Newcastle even though they are happy to pay big transfer fees.
Eddie Howe was quoted as saying they would not break the wage structure at Newcastle even though they are happy to pay big transfer fees.
We are selling hojberg.
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and we are talking to Lavia
This fits our existing squad the best - Bissouma and Bentancur is very good in the 2.
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Sure, however you want to interpret it, them stepping back likely helped us get a lower fee.
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Apologies if this has been shared before, only two away from Ronaldo in the all time free kick goal scorers in the PL.
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I wonder if the quick announcements are also deliberate, to offset against past criticisms and to reinforce that we are being “proactive” in the market.
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Are you sure this is right? I thought Beckham had 18 and Zola had 12.
Are we watching the same video here mate? He’s literally smiled and said come on your spurs
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I'm pretty sure the only reason he is saying this is because they are more restricted on payroll by FFP. Transfer fees you can get around with inflated sponsorships (City) but I think there's a rule in place stopping massive growth in total payroll spend.
Reality is they are ahead of schedule and it won't be an overnight process for them to compete with City, despite what their fans seem to think.
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Are we? I haven’t seen that anywhere, unless I missed it.and we are talking to Lavia
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Argh!! It's like people didn't grow up reading Battle and Valiant. I have no idea what you’re talking about but it appears my Aussie spelling was off, ya flaming galah.
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Yeah, i'm certainly expecting them to slip out of the top 4 next season, their squad will struggle to compete in 4 comps and i genuinely don't think they are 'that' good just yet, they rode the crest of a feel good wave last season and if anything they'll have the pressure of expectation this season. Obviously they'll get there at some point, once their owners have bent the rules enough.
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As long as he stays out of the footballing side of the club. I hope he's realised, at last, that he doesn't know enough to be buying and selling the players.
Just leave it to those that do. PRETTY PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!
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Yep, I completely missed that! CheersThe Daily ITK Discussion Thread - Hello
Argh!! It's like people didn't grow up reading Battle and Valiant. I have no idea what you’re talking about but it appears my Aussie spelling was off, ya flaming galah.
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