The Nal Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 8 minutes ago, jyoung said: Morata took two days off to be with his wife whilst she gave birth in Italy. He's in the squad for the game against Arsenal tonight in Dublin. Different circumstances I know, just interesting with the debate going on at the moment. A day or two is completely normal of course. But Martial is hardly the first footballer to have a kid while with the team. Vanishing for what will end up being 10+ days isn't normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 32 minutes ago, The Nal said: A day or two is completely normal of course. But Martial is hardly the first footballer to have a kid while with the team. Vanishing for what will end up being 10+ days isn't normal. He's legally entitled to two weeks paternity leave... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyoung Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 22 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said: He's legally entitled to two weeks paternity leave... Been doing yr research ready for the arrival? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 3 minutes ago, jyoung said: Been doing yr research ready for the arrival? Mate, she's six months old now! Don't ask me where that has gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan R Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 1 hour ago, The Nal said: And Bayern on Sunday. So he missed games against Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. And hes not training. Isn't the Bayern game in Germany? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 7 minutes ago, Dan R said: Isn't the Bayern game in Germany? Yeah. Mourinho said he doesn't know if Martial will join the squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyoung Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Hugh Jass said: Mate, she's six months old now! Don't ask me where that has gone. Blimey! Think I vaguely remem... Ah hell, shows how much notice I take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink_triangle Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 3 hours ago, The Nal said: A day or two is completely normal of course. But Martial is hardly the first footballer to have a kid while with the team. Vanishing for what will end up being 10+ days isn't normal. Not normal during season, but preseason is no huge loss. Also maybe normalising it is a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 37 minutes ago, pink_triangle said: Not normal during season, but preseason is no huge loss. Also maybe normalising it is a good thing. Well hes been fined 180k. 2 weeks wages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetime Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 2 hours ago, The Nal said: Well hes been fined 180k. 2 weeks wages. Mourinho quite obviously forcing him out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 27 minutes ago, thetime said: Mourinho quite obviously forcing him out. Fred better be Messi MKII Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan R Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 45 minutes ago, The Nal said: Fred better be Messi MKII How has Fred been? I liked the look of him in the CL last year and thought he was a good signing but can't say I noticed if he played in the Liverpool game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Dan R said: How has Fred been? I liked the look of him in the CL last year and thought he was a good signing but can't say I noticed if he played in the Liverpool game. Saw some of him last night. Certainly hungry to pick the ball off the back 4 and do something with it which is good to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetime Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 2 hours ago, The Nal said: Fred better be Messi MKII I can understand him getting rid of martial, lukaku and sanchez will keep him m out for the majority. Unfortunately rashford will go the same way under the current regime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WS_Jack_III Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 Newcastle lose to Braga 4-0. Ten of the players that started were starters in our championship season. Players refused to do interviews after the game, Rafa said we are doing bad on and off the pitch. He also said that Newcastle fans are clever and know what is going on (a new boycott group just started up asking where all our money has gone) Get ready for the freak show at St James' Park again, we'll be relegated this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaosmark2 Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 Our pre-season results don't matter jack shit. I'm not worried about the result, or the lack of interviews. The problem is what every man and his dog knows: we need a £15m striker or attacking mid, and we've made a £25m profit in the transfer window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 Have to admit I am pretty pumped for Saturday now, can't wait to get back to the Hawthorns. Feel like the utter shitshow that was last year has been washed away now and this year might actually be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WS_Jack_III Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, kaosmark2 said: Our pre-season results don't matter jack shit. I'm not worried about the result, or the lack of interviews. The problem is what every man and his dog knows: we need a £15m striker or attacking mid, and we've made a £25m profit in the transfer window. And now a player bonus dispute to top it all off, AGAIN! Edited August 2, 2018 by WS_Jack_III Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 1 hour ago, WS_Jack_III said: And now a player bonus dispute to top it all off, AGAIN! So you won't be taking Rondon then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WS_Jack_III Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 34 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said: So you won't be taking Rondon then? I'll just pop Rafa's quotes from last night here for you. "I have no idea. I have no idea how close we are to anyone." "Now is not a time to talk about [Salomon] Rondon or Gayle, it's a time to analyse what's gone on these last two months." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WS_Jack_III Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 Copy and paste on my phone made the text massive. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 22 minutes ago, WS_Jack_III said: Copy and paste on my phone made the text massive. Sorry. Ouch! Someone is not happy. In many ways you have to admire Ashley's dedication to his cause of completely pissing off everyone in Newcastle. He's been at it for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 In other news yellow and red cards for managers will be a thing for the Football League and cups this season. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/31/efl-managers-red-yellow-cards A neat idea, but the cynic in me wonders how brave the refs would be to show anything to the likes of Pep and Jose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WS_Jack_III Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 27 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said: Ouch! Someone is not happy. In many ways you have to admire Ashley's dedication to his cause of completely pissing off everyone in Newcastle. He's been at it for years. Remember when he first bought the club and wanted to be our friend? In the stands with fans wearing his Alan Smith shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan R Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 Max Meyer to Palace on a free is a hell of a signing. Must be on a massive wage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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