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Discussion in 'Newcastle United' started by Magdad, Feb 3, 2025.

  1. Magdad

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    We prefer Tony once we get over 21 <whistle>
     
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  2. mmmkay

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    Leeds have apparently offered £12m for longstaff
     
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  3. Magdad

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    Longstaff to Leeds for £12m - Ornstein. Roly's gonna be using the special sock this evening <laugh>

    and first **** saying we need a buy back clause because he has 3 good games wants a ****ing slap
     
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  4. Eddie's British Plodders

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    Lovely stuff. Get him gone.
     
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  5. Leo Billy

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    Personal terms agreed as longstaff doesn’t want the club to lose out on money instead of going for nout next year. I’d accept the offer but he’s a lad who loves this club.
     
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  6. Eddie's British Plodders

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    Ornstein also saying that our deal for Elanga is £52m + bonuses that are 'considered difficult to reach'. So the price sounds slightly better than expected.
     
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  7. Obi Wan

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    I'm bowled over that they are stumping up that price. Let's hope there isn't a catch.
    Or maybe it's just media spin?
     
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    I've had a quick Googly mate, and they've been tracking him for a while. It's a deal they're keen to swing.
     
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  9. Obi Wan

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    It's because he runs a lot.
    Just hope they don't bail on the deal.
     
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  10. FadgewackeR

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    I've seen him clear the boundary on many occasion when a single, accurate strike would have been preferred. Man's a big hitter... £12m is a bargain.
     
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  11. magpie290761

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    Insist on £20M plus, settle for £17M
     
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  12. Magdad

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    You're nuts. I'd have settled for £12 if I'm being honest.
     
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  13. magpie290761

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    Probably same but everyone else playing hardball
     
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  14. FadgewackeR

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    Take 12 and give them 4 back to completely seal it.
     
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  15. Obi Wan

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    <laugh><laugh>
     
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  16. ToonArmy1892

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    We'd be bat **** crazy to refuse that corker of an offer, take the money and run.

    He's a decent mid-fielder and had a good innings with us but we can net a better one now.

    If we turn it down, i'm out.
     
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  17. Dr Venkman

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    We had 4 last season

    Isak Wilson Osula Neave.

    We need to improve that and they will.
     
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  18. Dr Venkman

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    I don't think many sides will be overly keen to commit fwd. The issue Newcastle have is when teams sit back against us and counter though.

    I think we're missing something somewhere, but maybe they'll address that?
     
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    I don't think it's over priced.. He's young and only to get better. Man united fans labelled him crap simply because they have unrealistic expectations and are in a period of hate.

    Elanga is a real threat and has something about him... More space for Isak I think.
     
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    Elanga in Longstaff out. Beautiful.

    It's almost like Howe and co know what they are doing.
     
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