Rob Elliot’s contract runs out this summer, and it will not be renewed, so he will become a free agent and off the wage bill at Newcastle: Rob joined Newcastle back in August 2011.
So the club needs at least one new goalkeeper brought in the next transfer window, whenever that will begin.
And the current backup to Martin Dubravka is Karl Darlow, and he only has one year left on his contract at the club.
So it’s not too surprising that Newcastle have been linked with a goalkeeper for the summer – and he’s playing in Scotland – Motherwell’s Mark Gillespie.
Mark was born in Newcastle, and he was on the club’s books as a youngster from 2000 until 2008 when he left to join Carlisle United.
The Daily Record is reporting today that Steve Bruce is targeting the 28-year-old Geordie, and he is a free agent this summer.
Gillespie (shown above) seems a decent enough keeper and made 38 appearances for Well this season.
Freddie Woodman will return from his season-long loan at Swansea, and he will have a year left on his contract.
But we honestly are not quite sure what will happen with the England U21 International, but he wants first-team football next season for sure.
He’s unlikely to get that at Newcastle with Martin Dubravka in such scintillating form.
So it wouldn’t be too surprising if Gillespie arrives at the club this summer.
But if we have new owners by then, which now seems likely, our transfer targets will shift to other targets – that the new manager will want.
And we’re reasonably sure that will not be Steve Bruce.
But we’ll just have to wait and see – as always.
Comments welcome.
254 comments so far
geordiemark
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:28 PM
Comment #81geordietom
aye but they have a fleet of them planes tom
geordietom
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:28 PM
Comment #82Mark not true mate you get her love …
Jib
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:30 PM
Comment #83https://twitter.com/i/status/1250126239211425792
Genjikai
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:30 PM
Comment #84The wife
Ive sent yous and email.
geordiemark
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:31 PM
Comment #85naa tom I never get nowt, I ask the wife what you get me she says shit with sugar on and a walk around the table pmsl
Essex Geordie Bill
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:32 PM
Comment #86Lochinvar
The kippers will be bought and used but not straight away due to the lockdown, it is going to involve several friends but should be worth the wait.
geordietom
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:33 PM
Comment #87jib cheers mate brilliant …
Big Bruce Stars.
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:33 PM
Comment #88The Wife – yes I’m hoping I can gradually get this avatar to fade out and get my name back! 🙂
The Wife
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:34 PM
Comment #89Paul141726,
Pennsylvania is a beautiful state. My mom and I spent some time in/around Lancaster (Amish country). Had a lovely time. I also have a good friend in Wellsboro, PA which is up near the NY state line. Great hiking in that area!
geordietom
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:34 PM
Comment #90mark …
i aint heard that in a long long time mate …
😀
Essex Geordie Bill
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:36 PM
Comment #91As a modest contribution to recent events the Sigil I’ve been using was designed to persuade ‘He who should be named’ to either invest more in the club or sell.
Need a new Avator now as that one needs to be retired
droppy in Wallsend
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:36 PM
Comment #92Here’s another apt tune.
https://youtu.be/tNvC0UMExJk
geordiemark
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:38 PM
Comment #93https://twitter.com/jchaytor16/status/1250448003942559745
Essex Geordie Bill
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:39 PM
Comment #94toon22
Fully agree with your comment 2, I was thinking much the same. Be good to see more home grown players getting into the team.
geordiemark
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:39 PM
Comment #95tom I get that every day but hey am a good lad I just nod and say thank you 🙂
hibbit
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:40 PM
Comment #96Bournemouth apologise to fans and reverse there furlough decision
https://www.themag.co.uk/2020/04/now-even-bournemouth-apologise-and-say-they-have-listened-to-fans-has-mike-ashley-any-scruples-newcastle-united/
geordiemark
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:41 PM
Comment #97newcastle be next hibbit
geordiemark
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:42 PM
Comment #98that saudi plane has touched down at Farnborough
geordiemark
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:42 PM
Comment #99bugger I best start the dinner or ill get me heed kicked in with me false vampire nashers in me hands brb 🙂
ilovetoon8788
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:43 PM
Comment #100Putting it out there – #NUFCTakeover is completed or about to be finalised.
Ashley has said his goodbyes. A genuine contact informed me. Same person who told me Rafa had cleared his desk 2 weeks before it was announced. #NUFC
Found this on twitter
Big Bruce Stars.
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:44 PM
Comment #101So if everyone’s in a good mood will geordietom cancel the contract he’s got out on me? Or at least reduce it to a nerf attack? Also I’m going to the shops for bread now be an hour before i get back in just so you can let the assassin know. 😉
geordietom
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:45 PM
Comment #102when the ground is full the fans are buzzin …
https://youtu.be/-DzZ4gNlBbM
hibbit
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:45 PM
Comment #103geordiemark but not under Ashley, think this is being set up for the new owners ????
ilovetoon8788
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:46 PM
Comment #104How long will the fit and proper test take? Some say it will take weeks but others are saying its done concurrently and should have been ongoing for weeks already.
Any clue?
ilovetoon8788
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:47 PM
Comment #105Combined wealth of the 19 other owners of Premier League clubs: £78billion
Wealth of Saudi PIF, soon-to-be 80% majority owner of #NUFC: £250billion
The Reuben brothers alone would be the 2nd wealthiest club owners in the PL. And they’ll only own 10% of the club.
Exploding head
11:34 PM · Apr 15, 2020·Twitter for iPhone
geordietom
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:48 PM
Comment #106https://youtu.be/DGgMe-4xXLo?list=RDDGgMe-4xXLo
fans singing
DaveD1000
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:49 PM
Comment #107What kind of loaf you getting?…asking for my red dot friend
toon22
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:51 PM
Comment #108Big Bruce Stars.
Like the new gravatar
Maybe you could continue to lighten it till he is gone, over the next week or so
LOL
droppy in Wallsend
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:52 PM
Comment #109Would Adidas retro kit, circa 1996 with Saudi Aramco logo in place of Brown Ale logo look good?
Anyone a photoshop savant?
DaveD1000
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:52 PM
Comment #110https://twitter.com/sportingminute/status/1250450982602977283
geordietom
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:53 PM
Comment #111saint maximin song …
https://youtu.be/Syu5rA74u1Q
Ron Knee
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:53 PM
Comment #112“I am just going outside and may be some time.”
bettyswallocks
Apr 15, 2020 at 4:57 PM
Comment #113https://youtu.be/rKBC7wGEMXY
Trouble is where we gunna have it.
geordietom
Apr 15, 2020 at 5:00 PM
Comment #114ron … you should of said …
Smoke me a Kipper , I’ll be back for breakfast …
Big Bruce Stars.
Apr 15, 2020 at 5:01 PM
Comment #115Hovis if i can get it DaveD – iirc it’s pretty bulletproof. 🙂
Big Bruce Stars.
Apr 15, 2020 at 5:02 PM
Comment #116Toon22 that’s the plan mate ha ha
DaveD1000
Apr 15, 2020 at 5:03 PM
Comment #117apparently he uses jacketed nerfs
Shadow_Shearer
Apr 15, 2020 at 5:08 PM
Comment #118My take on all the whole takeover news, heard it million times before!
Mike Ashley making early excuses for the lack of future incoming transfers.
#fakeover
barrowtoon
Apr 15, 2020 at 5:12 PM
Comment #119Allegri with some bookies has come down from 40-1 to 6-1 only behind Rafa at 3-1
JohnReese
Apr 15, 2020 at 5:13 PM
Comment #120Just on the topic of this page. With Rob Elliot leaving, potential retirement? I wonder if he’ll be offered a coaching role? Seems a very popular figure, I know a long with a few other first team players he’s done some good work with local youth sides.