On Thursday, the club sent out confirmation on why four players were absent in the return to preseason training.
This is what the club said on Thursday:
While those who have been on international duty – including Miguel Almíron, Fabian Schär, Martin Dúbravka and Christian Atsu – remain on an extended break, the rest of the squad are back in Benton to begin preparations for the 2019/20 Premier League campaign.
It is interesting that they did not mention Henri Saivet as the is still on international duty at the African Cup of Nations tournament with Senegal.
They did however send out a tweet about Henri this morning.
?? Henri Saivet's Senegal advanced into the #AFCON2019 quarter-finals after a 1-0 victory against Uganda on Friday night.
More here: https://t.co/jLqqOcw8A6 #NUFC pic.twitter.com/9M9a2GoLjv
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) July 8, 2019
They also did not mention goalkeeper Freddie Woodman in the initial statement but it appears that he along with Dubravka and Schar are back this morning.
? Fabian Schär, Martin Dúbravka and Freddie Woodman arrived back at United's training ground today after representing their respective national teams over the summer.
Welcome back, lads! ? #NUFC pic.twitter.com/jp482EhYII
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) July 8, 2019
69 comments so far
ThirdStripeBlack
Jul 8, 2019 at 1:43 PM
Comment #1Martin Dúbravka has been stopping the takeover and the transfers. Guy is a beast! Glad he’s back training now and keeping his gloves busy.
DubaiMicky
Jul 8, 2019 at 1:43 PM
Comment #2Why wasn’t the statement released on a bit of BZG paper with Midhat’s signature on, then it would be official, the fact that muppet Redding had to do it over three tweets due to the length is frankly embarrassing.
Whether or not the content is good or bad, the professionalism is bad beyond belief (and that’s Redding’s fault).
Cack handed isn’t the word.
Stardust
Jul 8, 2019 at 1:44 PM
Comment #3Anybody got any spare cans?
Off licences are all sold out round here.
RobLeenio
Jul 8, 2019 at 1:46 PM
Comment #4Micky, Peter Redding’s latest tweet says it’s a statement from the CEO of the Bin Zayed Group – that’s not Midhat….
I assume the Shiekh wouldn’t get his hands dirty being interviewed about business matters and would not sully himself with social media.
West Lancs Geordie
Jul 8, 2019 at 1:47 PM
Comment #5Fake news and more fake news!!!!! They’re all lying bastards until proven otherwise.
toon22
Jul 8, 2019 at 1:48 PM
Comment #6Stardust
It’ll go with ya cheeze chips
toon22
Jul 8, 2019 at 1:48 PM
Comment #7We want Jabba gone regardless now
Stardust
Jul 8, 2019 at 1:49 PM
Comment #8Micky, Im almost thinking that what theyve done could be the best way of doing it. It’s not an official takeover statement, it’s apparently aimed at the fans to give us an update. Theyve said they like us and are impressed with the support. Maybe because of the uproar thats going on they are just letting us know its still on.
And what better way of doing it than just passing info to a local radio guy who is a Geordie and will let us all know?
Just my opinion.
#cans
Stardust
Jul 8, 2019 at 1:49 PM
Comment #9frog theyve ran out of cans, not blue pop.
West Lancs Geordie
Jul 8, 2019 at 1:50 PM
Comment #10Pathological lying (also called pseudologia fantastica and mythomania) is a behaviour of habitual or compulsive lying.
There’s no cure for it!
optimistic prime
Jul 8, 2019 at 1:50 PM
Comment #11#CANSFORFANS
West Lancs Geordie
Jul 8, 2019 at 1:54 PM
Comment #12Shefki Kuqi apparently wants to manage in English Football
West Lancs Geordie
Jul 8, 2019 at 1:56 PM
Comment #13Joet Barton or Neil Warnock would liven matters up . At least till one of them chinned him.
Jib
Jul 8, 2019 at 1:56 PM
Comment #14Ron you out there ?
Tatforsale Mikey
Jul 8, 2019 at 1:57 PM
Comment #15Cans for boycotting fans#
Jib
Jul 8, 2019 at 1:59 PM
Comment #16I get the impression there would be a few bloggers on here
quite ticked off if the takeover occurred
Fans ?
Supporters ?
MEH!!!!!
Ron Knee
Jul 8, 2019 at 2:00 PM
Comment #17Yes, Jib.
Stardust
Jul 8, 2019 at 2:01 PM
Comment #18I dont know why people get so depressed and upset about negative news that doesnt exist. Surely everybody can see these people have bid and both parties have agreed everything after months of work and that it is looking very close now?
Why believe social media stuff about bids not being received or BZG have no money etc. I mean its all ludicrous.
DubaiMicky
Jul 8, 2019 at 2:02 PM
Comment #19Stardust, fair comment, as I said it’s making Redding look like a muppet more than BZG.
It could only ever happen with us.
#itsthehope
toon22
Jul 8, 2019 at 2:07 PM
Comment #20Hiya JIB
You mean like the other 7 sales ?
Hahahahaha hahahahaha hahahahaha hahahahaha
Bills Son Is Back
Jul 8, 2019 at 2:09 PM
Comment #21Update from Mikey,
Jose is in China and sweating (it’s 38F) on Mikey confirming his contract.
Pardew has accepted the 10 year deal but is still making his mind up between Jose and Fat Sam as assistant.
And Mikey says people call HIM for holding up deals.
Haway man Pards, get a fkn move on.
Belfast
Jul 8, 2019 at 2:10 PM
Comment #22It’s like an episode of Father Ted where Ted and Dougal try to buy a football club and Missus Doyle provides updates on twitter. You couldn’t make it up.
Jib
Jul 8, 2019 at 2:10 PM
Comment #23Clapton says Sonny Landreth is one
of the most under appreciated guitarists
in the world
He plays Louisiana Slydeco style
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MENVyieB8rY
West Lancs Geordie
Jul 8, 2019 at 2:10 PM
Comment #24New promotional products. Loads of Mushroom shite and Ashlie Mugs available to all NUFC fans via the Club Shop and all Sports Direct stores.
And yes JIB an awful lot of bloggers on here will be totally gobsmacked if the Club is sold now after all the Fake News & Lies.
Jib
Jul 8, 2019 at 2:11 PM
Comment #25Arrrr Go on
DubaiMicky
Jul 8, 2019 at 2:12 PM
Comment #26Belfast, the best analogy yet!
West Lancs Geordie
Jul 8, 2019 at 2:13 PM
Comment #27Many on here have ridiculed Toon 22’s views but very soon you are going to have to start believing him.
Nostradamus " Mike Ashley The Clown "
Jul 8, 2019 at 2:13 PM
Comment #28Is the DJ reporting this news Dave Smash?
He can’t make his mind up also.
Link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IaQCr4PIsHE
RobLeenio
Jul 8, 2019 at 2:14 PM
Comment #29West Lancs “Many on here have ridiculed Toon 22’s views but very soon you are going to have to start believing him”
Sorry, not me. Hold onto the faith, lads.
shay Robson
Jul 8, 2019 at 2:14 PM
Comment #30does craigcoozy still pop up on here ?
shay Robson
Jul 8, 2019 at 2:17 PM
Comment #31did see that jail changed his name ?
Ron Knee
Jul 8, 2019 at 2:19 PM
Comment #32Jib
If you like slide guitar it’s worth checking out this album:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPGO-7zETqo
#boycott Arsenal
Jul 8, 2019 at 2:19 PM
Comment #33When Bill’s son is back starts trying to do humour then you know we’re in the clarts!!!
#boycott Arsenal
Jul 8, 2019 at 2:21 PM
Comment #34shay Robson,
Welcome back, not sure what I’ll change it to if a takeover happens, maybe just JfA.
toon22
Jul 8, 2019 at 2:23 PM
Comment #35That positive mental attitude has worked wonders so far
Let’s keep trying it
LoL
lochinvar
Jul 8, 2019 at 2:25 PM
Comment #36Belfast
Thank you for the glimmer of light in the dark
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7w0ZyfkukUs
RobLeenio
Jul 8, 2019 at 2:29 PM
Comment #37toon22 “That positive mental attitude has worked wonders so far
Let’s keep trying it”
That’s a great idea.
🙂
shay Robson
Jul 8, 2019 at 2:33 PM
Comment #38JFA do you remember Sargent hegarty? how long ago was that ?
West Lancs Geordie
Jul 8, 2019 at 2:34 PM
Comment #39Not knocking you Rob L nor indeed anyone else who still has hope. Please prove me wrong but one day soon everyone will have to accept the reality of it all.
shay Robson
Jul 8, 2019 at 2:37 PM
Comment #40Robleenio. you are a blog member that actually makes sense. thank you.
I got put off by all the aggression towards each other. I saw edd mentioned it a few days ago…
I come from a psychology background and it was interesting…..
i know everyone is frustrated……