Newcastle had a productive summer with 8 signings, including 4 academy prospects. The club tried to further strengthen on deadline day but numerous targets proved beyond reach, with Eddie Howe revealing Premier League clubs were reluctant to do business with the resurgent Magpies.
January may prove just as challenging though Newcastle are expected to be active once again. The Scottish Sun is reporting that Rangers youngster Cole McKinnon could be targetted in the next window.
Newcastle have been scouting the young midfielder, who is currently on loan at Patrick Thistle. They like what they see as the 19-year-old has performed very well in the Scottish Championship with 2 goals and 1 assist in 6 appearances.
Rangers will want to keep hold of their prized midfielder, who has three years remaining on his contract. McKinnon was handed his debut last May coming off the bench in a 3-1 win at Hearts. The teenager took little time to open his account scoring a goal in the 81st minute.
The Scotland U19 international would be one for the future if he is poached in January or next summer. The club is focused on adding young talent. A deadline-day move for West Ham’s Harrison Ashby fell short but the promising right-back may hit the radar again in the winter.
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117 comments so far
Novocastrian66
Sep 5, 2022 at 12:24 PM
Comment #1I have sympathy for referees who have to make an on the field decision, in a fast paced sport, in an impassioned arena.
What is not excusable is someone sitting in a sanatorium environment with all the evidence at their disposal and forming the wrong conclusion.
snowdone
Sep 5, 2022 at 12:29 PM
Comment #2I like VAR. I don’t like how it is being used and interpreted by ex-referees at Stockley Park.
Points are not going to be reallocated, nor should they. Who is to say we would have beaten Palace? Refs on the pitch need to have the courage of their convictions, ask to see all angles and adjudicators should only interfere if a clear mistake has been made. VAR has helped us at Wolves with the Frazer push and failed us when the adjudicator didn’t feel Longstaff was tugged back sufficiently for a penalty. It failed us against City when Schar was fouled and helped with Trippier’s trip. Scrapping VAR is not the answer. Reforming Stockley Park is the answer. They should not be spending 4 minutes making a decision.
The Last Jedi
Sep 5, 2022 at 12:33 PM
Comment #3Wor b why should mr tuff avoid that link. Are you saying his teeth is like that singers?
The Last Jedi
Sep 5, 2022 at 12:34 PM
Comment #4Frasers push was on field referees mistake and what do these stupid linesmen see
The Last Jedi
Sep 5, 2022 at 12:35 PM
Comment #5Looks like will be Truss?
The Last Jedi
Sep 5, 2022 at 12:38 PM
Comment #6The nation could live on cheese dont need any other food
dazzler
Sep 5, 2022 at 12:40 PM
Comment #7It’s official the turd sandwich wins the election, commiserations go out to the giant douche.
(South Park reference for those who don’t know!)
Essex Geordie Bill
Sep 5, 2022 at 12:40 PM
Comment #8On the offside ruling I’ve always thought it should be clear daylight between the attacker and the last defender using the feet as the guideline.
Would speed the game up as well.
The Last Jedi
Sep 5, 2022 at 12:41 PM
Comment #9Do these idiots have to clap every sentence just get on with it
Essex Geordie Bill
Sep 5, 2022 at 12:42 PM
Comment #10Charley
Totally agree, I said exactly the same previously!
Essex Geordie Bill
Sep 5, 2022 at 12:44 PM
Comment #11The best candidates were politicised out of the contest.
Essex Geordie Bill
Sep 5, 2022 at 12:46 PM
Comment #12At least we might get the ‘Cheese’ imbalance sorted out! 🙂
CLINT FLICK
Sep 5, 2022 at 12:46 PM
Comment #13Var hasn’t helped us, it just made correct decisions. We haven’t had any dodgy ones go our way. Have we?
But we have been on the end of plenty, already.
Wolves goal was chalked off ‘cos of a foul.
Sean yanked, shoulda been a pen.
dazzler
Sep 5, 2022 at 12:46 PM
Comment #14EGB,
They could just say if the attackers foot is ahead of the defenders it’s off, even if it’s by a toenail. I could live with that as it’s fairly easy to manage and can’t be argued or subjective.
Some VAR decisions have chalked out goals like Isak’s vs Liverpool, but ruled Rashford’s as one and they are very similar.
CLINT FLICK
Sep 5, 2022 at 12:47 PM
Comment #15Egb
Tories don’t do politics!!!
Raj of Hailsley
Sep 5, 2022 at 12:47 PM
Comment #16It was a damaged tape, live to earth fault buried under some lagging.
CLINT FLICK
Sep 5, 2022 at 12:48 PM
Comment #17Dazzler
Exactly that, mate.
Feet, not shoulders, elbows, butts, hair do’s, knees.
WLtoon
Sep 5, 2022 at 12:51 PM
Comment #18https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNUz2QIexm4
Talksport backing up a Toon fan
Raj of Hailsley
Sep 5, 2022 at 12:55 PM
Comment #19I feared with a lack of games and nothing at all happening in toon-land, that VAR-gate would rumbled on till Eddie H’s presser.
jimiley
Sep 5, 2022 at 1:02 PM
Comment #20Toney sold for half a mil.
Valued at 50.
Should we take him back?
By the way, thanks Rafa for that one.
Zele
Sep 5, 2022 at 1:04 PM
Comment #21The Premier League should introduce the ability of managers to contest a ref or VAR decision during a match. But only a given number, say four (two each half).
For example, on Saturday Eddie would have contested the VAR decision and have (say three) neutrals review the decision.
Moyles would have contested their VAR decision.
lesh
Sep 5, 2022 at 1:06 PM
Comment #22Essex
‘The best candidates were politicised out of the contest’?
There could never be a best candidate from that shower of schidt!
God help the people of Britain in these difficult times
theartfuldodger
Sep 5, 2022 at 1:09 PM
Comment #23Is there anyone from India on here ?
theartfuldodger
Sep 5, 2022 at 1:10 PM
Comment #24Zele,
Basically study the various Best Practices accross sports and try them out as deemed fit…
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Sep 5, 2022 at 1:11 PM
Comment #25DM. There can only be one!!! And that is the Pug, It’s just that sort of magic.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Sep 5, 2022 at 1:12 PM
Comment #26Snowdownme snow down me.. aha! Stockley park, even the golf club there is rubbish
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Sep 5, 2022 at 1:13 PM
Comment #27I think I maybe on a music afternoon, just broken the chain.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Sep 5, 2022 at 1:14 PM
Comment #28The Last Jedi
Sep 5, 2022 at 12:38 PM
Comment #6
The nation could live on cheese dont need any other food
Ok Gromit
Zele
Sep 5, 2022 at 1:16 PM
Comment #29theartfuldodger,
Something like what they do in tennis whereby players can challenge a given number of decisions.
Novocastrian66
Sep 5, 2022 at 1:17 PM
Comment #30Rafa had to raise funds to get the players he needed to keep us in the Premier League. If he was backed by the owner Toney and perhaps even Mitrovic could have been allowed to grow as players while remaining at the club.
We all know this was not the situation, he had self generate funding.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Sep 5, 2022 at 1:18 PM
Comment #31Best one ref. the game.. Tripps told Billy Joel to bug off as (Tripps) was talking to referee. Billy Joel did a runner. Tripps is running that team
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Sep 5, 2022 at 1:22 PM
Comment #32Toney. He was not very good when here. When did we let him go … 5-6 years ago maybe even longer? Looks like he has improved. At the time, to be honest, not even good enough for our U23 team.
So… I cannot criticise whoever sold him, I doubt there is one long term Toon on here who objected.
Good to see him blossom. Good luck to him
CLINT FLICK
Sep 5, 2022 at 1:22 PM
Comment #33Toney shoulda been kept, no going back now, tho’!
Dumb move for the money.
CLINT FLICK
Sep 5, 2022 at 1:23 PM
Comment #34It was plain as day that Toney would come good.
Looked solid in the miniscule time he got in yhe pitch.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Sep 5, 2022 at 1:24 PM
Comment #35CF, I too suffer from 20-20 hindsight. Didn’t see that comment coming!
Davas
Sep 5, 2022 at 1:24 PM
Comment #36Toney said himself that being sold by Newcastle was the kick up the backside e needed to change his attitude and push on.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Sep 5, 2022 at 1:26 PM
Comment #37back to work, will annoy you all later (specialist in the field)
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Sep 5, 2022 at 1:26 PM
Comment #38Davas, good point.
Raj of Hailsley
Sep 5, 2022 at 1:28 PM
Comment #39Is anyone a betting person here?
Raj of Hailsley
Sep 5, 2022 at 1:29 PM
Comment #40Is there anyone from India on here ?
Only me and you dodger 😀