Martin Dubravka played his first minutes of the preseason on Saturday night since he signed on at Newcastle permanently this summer.
And the Slovakian International looked what he seemed last season while on loan at Newcastle – a top-class goalkeeper – who will only improve under the guidance of Rafa Benitez.
Both Dubravka and Kenedy are with us for the coming season with Martin signing permanently for only £4M and Kenedy on loan.
The local press are reporting there is no option to buy Kenedy in his loan contract which – if accurate – is disappointing
Dubravka made some world-class saves in the second half at Porto to keep the clean sheet before he was replaced by Karl Darlow on 72 minutes and Karl also made a couple of great saves.
Martin Dubravka – in training
Dubravka met former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas – his idol – and he got his shirt.
That was with the help of Joselu – who played with Casillas at Real Madrid.
This is what Martin Dubravka has said as reported in the Chronicle today:
“I was a little bit shocked to see him standing in front of me.”
“I got his picture so for me it was a special night.”
“I was really happy that I was able to speak with him and he gave me his jersey. I asked Joselu because he used to play with him at Real Madrid so he arranged it for me.”
“I’m really happy about that. I’ll have to invite him to dinner to say thank you.”
“I will be getting it framed and put it in my house.”
The positive coming out of the game at Porto was Newcastle’s defensive qualities.
But we must get more players through the door so we can be a real threat up front – which we weren’t on Saturday night in Porto.
Martin Dubravka could well be one of Newcastle’s top signings if he keeps playing like he did last season for us.
He is a first class professional and we are so pleased to have him at Newcastle.
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18 comments so far
Jail for Ashley
Jul 30, 2018 at 9:07 AM
Comment #1On previous
Jib
Jul 30, 2018 at 9:10 AM
Comment #2Jail
Achraf Lazaar is still on the books
with a contract until 2021
🙁
magscar
Jul 30, 2018 at 9:12 AM
Comment #3Jail
I left a post for you on last thread I will spare you the repost as wouldn’t want to wear you out reading again with a feeling of deja vu eventually filtering through 😉
Jail for Ashley
Jul 30, 2018 at 9:12 AM
Comment #4Mmm Jib,
Hardly inspiring.
Spare me the repost pls magscar, I’ve just read it.
Jib
Jul 30, 2018 at 9:13 AM
Comment #5Watching a replay of ManU vs LPool in Michigan Stadium
100,000 crowd ! – not bad for a preseason tournament
Jail for Ashley
Jul 30, 2018 at 9:13 AM
Comment #6Ha ha,
You’re learning magscar 😀
magscar
Jul 30, 2018 at 9:14 AM
Comment #7Jail
I read your thoughts.
Jib
Jul 30, 2018 at 9:17 AM
Comment #8Franco when laying siege to Madrid (I think – it could have been Barcelona)
in the Spanish civil war was asked if 4 columns of troops would be enough
to take the city – he replied – I have a fifth column inside
Rotonda heights
Jul 30, 2018 at 9:18 AM
Comment #9Devastated that Mina is seemingly going to Everton. I would have thrown everything we have to get him. Ideal for the PL with his physicality and leadership quualities and still quite young. He’s going to be a monster and how we could have used him now with the Lejeune injury.
magscar
Jul 30, 2018 at 9:19 AM
Comment #10Bambams
I posted something yesterday about the SD strategy and I share your concerns if it does seriously bite not necessarily on an individual basis as there would as Shire says be too many but if he lashed out at the fans en masse.
Just a thought and not to put anyone off doing what they feel is right as I believe SD is the correct target to make our disatisfaction known.
magscar
Jul 30, 2018 at 9:22 AM
Comment #11Ha ha a thought just occurred
Jail for Jail for Ashley – a future Ed headline 😉
Jib
Jul 30, 2018 at 9:24 AM
Comment #12magscar @11
😀
magscar
Jul 30, 2018 at 9:24 AM
Comment #13Leave it to you chaps off to 2cnd hand shop looking for a cheap Strad –
magscar
Jul 30, 2018 at 9:33 AM
Comment #14Jib
Having to work on my one-liners to be current
😉
Mag52
Jul 30, 2018 at 9:34 AM
Comment #15Jib.
Think that probably was Barcelona.
The Catalans have never forgiven nor forgotten Franco.
Bambams
Jul 30, 2018 at 9:34 AM
Comment #16Magscar
I have shared my concerns, some good people on here and just don’t want to see them in grief.
I agree SD is his Achilles heel but maybe it would be better to stand outside various stores with placards – which is lawful – rather than any cyber issues.
Folk can do what they wish, that’s their choice and as I have said I applaud their efforts. Just hate to see anyone in bother.
Cheers for the craic fella
Mag52
Jul 30, 2018 at 9:35 AM
Comment #17Dubravka could turn out to be the best bit of business we did this summer.
DubaiMicky
Jul 30, 2018 at 9:39 AM
Comment #18How people think that “ordering” 999 shirts on a SD website somehow screws up their business is seriously deluded.
The stock only becomes “unavailable” once the funds have been received.