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Old 03-08-2016, 19:16
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... at least some of which will be televised .

Welcome, new friends and old, to the all-new Newcastle United Supporters thread.

Question to start things off:
Which of our recent signings do you think will have the most impact in the side this season?
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Old 03-08-2016, 19:47
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I'm looking forward to seeing Ritchie and Diame in action and while I think we still need a bit more firepower up front Gayles pace will be useful.

I'm chuffed with Diames signing. There's a decent replacement for Gini and Sissoko right there, he's a premier league quality player who also has great experience in the championship. He'll be important for us this year.

Lots of fans elsewhere have their opinions on Rafa but his mere presence in the club has done immeasurable good to the whole place. His CV undeniable and I think he'll be a good fit for the club.

But we start the Rafalution on Friday night and for all the good things that have been happening we do need to hit the ground running and Fulham is not going to be an easy start
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Old 03-08-2016, 19:53
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We have completed the signings of both Mohamed Diame and Ciaran Clark:

http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20160...281670_5776951
http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20160...281670_5776745

Great signings hopefully we sign a striker next.
Rafa was on BBC Newcatle tonight and confirmed we are still looking for 2 or 3 more signings including a striker.

We'll know Squad numbers and team captain tomorrow too
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Old 03-08-2016, 20:27
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It's been a good summer so far regarding transfers as we've already signed 10 players so far:

Sels
Gayle
Ritchie
Gamez
Ben El-Mhanni
Findlay
Hayden
Hanley
Clark
Diame

Rafa was on BBC Newcatle tonight and confirmed we are still looking for 2 or 3 more signings including a striker.

We'll know Squad numbers and team captain tomorrow too
That's good news.
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Old 03-08-2016, 22:32
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It's been a good summer so far regarding transfers as we've already signed 10 players so far:

Sels
Gayle
Ritchie
Gamez
Ben El-Mhanni
Findlay
Hayden
Hanley
Clark
Diame



That's good news.
We have squad depth in defence now. For me just need another winger and striker. Rafa wants more balance in the team.
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Old 04-08-2016, 10:38
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Jamaal Lascelles is our new Captain.

http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20160...281670_5778951
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnQ6mjJvnCo

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Old 04-08-2016, 10:50
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Old 04-08-2016, 12:06
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New squad numbers announced:

http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20160...281670_5779119
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Old 04-08-2016, 12:23
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And Gayle is our new #9.
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Old 04-08-2016, 12:29
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And Gayle is our new #9.
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Old 04-08-2016, 12:55
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Some fantastic business by Rafa. His impact has been felt throughout Newcastle and there is a real buzz even if were playing a league below our rightful place. Gayle, Ritchie and Diame in particular will all be key players for us this term and I think with another striker, a left winger and another creative outlet through the middle of midfield, we'll be set to repeat history!

I think our only real weakness is at left back. Despite the depth, I don't have much confidence in any of the options but I think I'd rather see Haidara over Dummett. Maybe Clark will surprise me, maybe Dummett will but I still think it's a weakest position.
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Old 04-08-2016, 13:13
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From the Newcastle Twitter regarding Gayle/Mitrovic and the number 9 shirt:

https://twitter.com/NUFC/status/761172333679800320
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Old 04-08-2016, 15:12
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Really looking forward to the season starting tomorrow!!

Only Newcastle would have 5 GKs though (We've always been strong in that department tbh) I know 2 are injured and Woodman will most likely be loaned out when one of them returns.
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Old 04-08-2016, 17:02
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Really looking forward to the season starting tomorrow!!

Only Newcastle would have 5 GKs though (We've always been strong in that department tbh) I know 2 are injured and Woodman will most likely be loaned out when one of them returns.
How's Tim Krul progressing? I've not heard much about him during pre-season and thought he might be on his way with Sels coming in...
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Old 04-08-2016, 18:09
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Our keepers are progressing fine. Hope they'll all come back fit and well but as Rafa says I'd rather have 5 kit and ready keepers than just the one
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Old 05-08-2016, 13:00
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As a neutral im looking forward to seeing how rafa does. I never expected him to stay with them so fair play to him. I definitely think he can get them up in his first full season. The signings so far have been good especially diame, gayle and ritchie.
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Old 05-08-2016, 20:38
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Toothless first half. Big improvement needed in the next 45 though blatant penalty missed by the ref.
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Old 05-08-2016, 21:44
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Absolute rubbish from us. No leaders and no creative spark. Hayden, Gayle, Ritchie all anonymous for the most part.

Two penalty decisions that could/should have gone our way.

With this squad, we should not be favourites.
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Old 05-08-2016, 22:29
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The Rafalution- from 1 point behind 17th in the Prem to bottom of the Championship.

Thats some going.
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Old 05-08-2016, 22:56
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The Rafalution- from 1 point behind 17th in the Prem to bottom of the Championship.

Thats some going.
Thanks for that insight. Good luck with your season.
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Old 06-08-2016, 05:42
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Rafa will walk as soon as he realises what a hard league the championship is.
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Old 06-08-2016, 08:59
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The Rafalution- from 1 point behind 17th in the Prem to bottom of the Championship.

Thats some going.
Hi Sam
Good to have you along - no Newcastle United thread would be complete without your thoughtful insights
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Old 06-08-2016, 10:18
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Have to admit I think you could have had 3 pens
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Old 06-08-2016, 11:14
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Rafa will walk as soon as he realises what a hard league the championship is.
I just don't rate him.
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Old 06-08-2016, 11:22
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its certainly going to be interesting to see how a "top" manager does in the champsionship - in a team with by far the biggest financial resources.
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