It's Quiet Thread 15 - Txiki Blinders

[Sky Blue]

Some proper shite talked on this forum, Newcastle may well be taken over by the Saudis but under the current financial regulations they won’t be spending like a Harpurhey lottery winner in a brass house those days are well over!

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[domalino]

Saul plays as a pivot now, he’s more defensive than attacking, aggressive in a tackle and wins the ball back a lot. But I don’t understand swapping a attacking player in Bernardo for a defensive one in Saul

Where he plays under simeone isn't that important.

We have all seen him light up the CL as an 8 a few years ago on Atleticos run to the final.

The fact he can be the attacking 8 but also excels deep is what makes him such a good option for a coach with more flexibility like a Pep.

 

[Bluesince88]

We know first hand you don’t go from bang average garbage to our level of player overnight. They will need their Bellamy, Bridge type of signing phase first. Maybe the odd upper tier player might be tempted but nobody world class at that stage.

 

[Sky Blue]

Good Morning guys,


So I woke up and saw on twitter that Barcelona are negotiating with Mahrez & Gundogan while Bernado is willing to leave.

What a wonderful day !

All going. 40 points looks a long way off.

 

[PannickAtTheDisco]

Newcastle have been in touch very recently asking about our players.

It sounds like there might be a new sheriff in town very soon?

And this one has an even bigger gun than ours!

good thing there's FFP in place then.

 

[Invisible Man's Bandage]

One thing regarding PL clubs is clearer than ever. Hugely rich individuals or states are clamouring to get a piece of the action. Even a mere billionaire owner is so 1990s these days as you have multi billionaire owners at so many clubs.

 

[waspish]

Yep new owners can spend 100 of millions like inter did you have to have a plan/project that in 3/5 years time you can be ffp fine and now is good time to spend big because of the extra year ffp as added because of Covid..
Newcastle still have to entice players though to them plus a top manager!

 

[Sir peace frog]

Ederson
Walker Kompany Diaz Kolarov
Fernandinho
Yaya KdB
Tevez Kun Sterling

At their best these are the best XI players imo post takeover.
Current team has 7 players
2012 team 5.

And no david silva, no you need to try again

 

[GX Blue]

Mrs Mahrez left a while ago!

Mrs Mahrez is Ashley and Dawn Wards daughter, Taylor. Been together ages.

 

[oddfellows]

Yep new owners can spend 100 of millions like inter did you have to have a plan/project that in 3/5 years time you can be ffp fine and now is good time to spend big because of the extra year ffp as added because of Covid..
Newcastle still have to entice players though to them plus a top manager!

You only have to look at us, but, shows its possible.

 

[CWMCFC]

Saul plays as a pivot now, he’s more defensive than attacking, aggressive in a tackle and wins the ball back a lot. But I don’t understand swapping a attacking player in Bernardo for a defensive one in Saul

Bernardo’s pretty much just used as a midfield engine for us these days anyway.

Saul would be more effective in the role that Pep predominantly has Bernardo playing because that’s what his skill set is actually catered for.

Bernardo’s been doing a job there for us and while he busts a gut game after game, he’s more than a midfield workhorse, but I don’t see him playing in another position in our side because of the other options we have ahead of him.

 

[Claytop]

I don't want Bernie to leave :(

Say it aint so.

 

[whipper]

Yep new owners can spend 100 of millions like inter did you have to have a plan/project that in 3/5 years time you can be ffp fine and now is good time to spend big because of the extra year ffp as added because of Covid..
Newcastle still have to entice players though to them plus a top manager!

Conte?

 

[Georgian Maestro]

Their Robinho moment. Funny, as when Robinho looked up he had Stephen Ireland to pass to, similarly, Mahrez would have Shelvey. Lol.

Mendy could be their Wayne Bridge moment

 

[waspish]

Conte?

Yep if they show him the “project” with plenty of money to spend! He could be there “Mancini”

 

[The1nvisibleMan]

So to clear things up, Newcastle are gonna be mega rich and want half our players, Barcelona want the other half, we’ve been linked to players who are gonna be hard to get and the window isn’t even open. That right?

 

[EekC]

How come the general consensus is that Bernardo wants leave? Have I missed something?

 

[adam.marrett]

How come the general consensus is that Bernardo wants leave? Have I missed something?

A few reporters have put it out there that he wants to leave. Sam Lee said he requested a transfer in the last window, no idea how true it is.

From what I can gather maybe he's had enough in England, there isn't much more to win for him there and maybe he wants a new challenge. Who knows, we'll find out soon enough.

 

[markbmcfc]

Anyone else a bit non plussed if Bernardo left?

I like the guy and he's a fantastic player on his day. But in the four seasons we've had him, he's had one fantastic season and three ranging on average/poor. He's had his moments in those average seasons but he struggles with consistency. His numbers are nowhere near good enough for the positions he plays and personally, he's one of those I don't mind if we keep or sell.

He played well at times last season but he's not hit the heights that he did in his 2nd season. It's harsh but 1 in 4 aint that great.

Saul is a fantastic player in a position that we are weak in, and i'd take that deal if it was offered. Feel like Bernardo is easier to replace. He would be KDB/Foden levels of untouchable if he maintained his best form but you just don't know if he will and the averages go against him.

 

[ADegenerate]

A few reporters have put it out there that he wants to leave. Sam Lee said he requested a transfer in the last window, no idea how true it is.

From what I can gather maybe he's had enough in England, there isn't much more to win for him there and maybe he wants a new challenge. Who knows, we'll find out soon enough.

Probably tired of his role being run around like a maniac and start sporadically in random positions? Can’t say I blame him.