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Steve Bruce appointed Newcastle United manager.

https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/latest-n...ed-head-coach/

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Poor Newcastle fans.

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However many of them are left. I think Ashley might have rocked the boat too far this time. Angry fans are one thing. Ones that feel apathy though are more dangerous.

A depressing update though. 12,000 season tickets were cancelled.

Re: Season 2019/2020
 

Newcastle close to £36 million Joelinton deal. After refusing to back Rafa Benitez. :rolleyes:

Clearly this was about the power and reputation Rafa had amongst the fans and had nout to do with money. I sense Newcastle are about to go spend happy which will only further enrage the fan base.

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Must be nice to have more than £30 million to spend on the market :(

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Oh l don't know l am sure Mr Kroenke will dig out some of his pocket money soon enough.;)

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We didn't until Benitez left.. Fairly strange that. He was offered 50 million and the ability to only sign players under 28. Both were sticking points. See: Rondon. 50m would equate to a little less than 30 given the players needed and fees/logistics.

I'll have to see it to believe it but its suddenly expected Bruce is going to have over £100 million to faf around with. Further evidence Newcastle are actually sat on a massive pile of cash that the board were refusing to sanction a spending spree with.

It remains to be seen whether Newcastle will use staggered payments for deals or whether upfront payments will continue. The club is still in a no win situation. As above. Massive spending will enrage fans. Spending nothing will enrage fans.

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Staying in the Premiership will please Ashley though, one point above relegation places will suffice for the cash cow to keep giving ;)

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Old Stevie Bruce was 11th choice manager. 10 people turned them down on a list that included Garry Monk and Sam Allardyce :D

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Bruce will not last long at Newcastle I fear.

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Sheffield Wednesday will drop Newcastle United legal case if they send two players on loan. :D

No, that's not a joke.

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Joelinton to be announced in a few hours.

Update on Sheffield Wednesday. They have reported Newcastle United to the Premier League.

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More VAR, what’s the world coming to.:rolleyes:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/201...ye-technology/ :D

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Good grief you would think we are still stuck in the dark ages at times in this country.

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We may not be in the Dark Ages, but we still have the rich feudal landlords knowing what's best for the peasantry :D

oh, and when monetary gain (in vast amounts) relies on a miniscule difference (offside, over the goal line, handball etc), then those who stand to gain will push to sterilize sport :Yes:

It's not entertainment, it's profit/loss