Our transfer windows have been interesting and generally successful with very little info leaking out. I think most people appreciate that.
And despite us bringing numerous young lads, many foreign, to the NE they've generally been well behaved and represented the club well.
I only mention that as I think it shows we don't seem to take fliers like we used to. In fact, looking back, the worst problems we've had imo were with British players ... Johnson, Diamond, Rodwell, Grigg, etc.
Our vetting process seems to be working, fingers crossed for the this window.
I’d add Darren Gibson to your list tbf.