It seems that Dan Ashworth and his recruitment staff are doing a lot of work before the January transfer window opens, to ensure at least three new players come into the club to help out with the many games we have this season.
We have 10 players out with injuries right now but we reported yesterday that maybe four of those players could return against Chelsea on Saturday.
With the FFP situation Newcastle may want to bring only loan players in during the January window with maybe an option or an obligation to buy, so we don’t have to spend a lot of money in January.
We must keep within the FFP rules which we see Everton haven’t done, and both Chelsea and Manchester City have also been charged with not keeping within FFP rules.
Everton got a 10-point deduction for one charge that was proven and Manchester City have been charged with 115 charges of not keeping within the FFP rules.
We face Paris Saint Germaine in the Champions League on Tuesday 28th November – that’s a week tomorrow.
And it looks like we need a win in that game to keep our hopes alive of qualifying for the knockout rounds.
UEFA Champions League Group F
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
| PSG | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| AC Milan | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 8 |
| Newcastle | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 5 |
The news today is that Newcastle have rekindled their interest in striker Hugo Ekitike, who we were interested in early last year, but the youngster decided to join PSG instead in 2022.
But things have not gone well for the talented striker who stands 6ft 2ins tall and is still only 21 years old.
He was on loan in Paris for the 2022-2023 season and he played 32 games with 4 goals and 4 assists and the deal was made permanent in the summer for €28.5M plus €6.5M in bonuses.
It’s unlikely PSG will have to pay the bonuses since this season he has played only once for the side.
€28.5M is about £25M so that should be the most Newcastle will pay for the player in any permanent deal.
Newcastle want to negotiate a loan deal for Ekitike for a January move, with it possibly becoming permanent in the summer.
That’s what the Northern Echo are reporting – that Ekitike is again on Newcastle’s radar screen with a January loan deal with an option to buy next summer.
We have to believe that Eddie Howe still sees a good player in the 21-year-old, and as we all know Howe can resurrect players’ careers, which he has done with so many players at Newcastle.
This could be a good deal for Newcastle and a safe one because if he doesn’t perform tjis season on loan we don’t have to buy him next summer.
What do you think about this potential deal?
155 comments so far
The Mighty Quinn
Nov 21, 2023 at 9:13 AM
Comment #121Vote on the ban of incoming loans from associated clubs today. Can only see it going one way. So just another tick on the list of anti competitive rules the Premier league has brought in since our takeover. One more step closer to an anti competitive lawsuit against the Premier league. Sometimes wish the fat slug had seen his case all the way through to see the house of cards come tumbling down.
JaveaToon
Nov 21, 2023 at 9:16 AM
Comment #122John J…Plenty of positive ones but I think the sensible ones are in short supply!
JaveaToon
Nov 21, 2023 at 9:22 AM
Comment #123TMQ…Yeah me too but once the slug had his money he was happy.
I’m like you, the vote will only go one way. Tbh it is a rule that needs bringing in as it’s a way around ffp for multiple clubs. What p!sses me off is that it’s being brought in now for one reason and one reason only…NUFC! Imo they shouldn’t be able to bring in any major rule changes mid season unless it was something to do with player safety for example.
martoon
Nov 21, 2023 at 9:23 AM
Comment #124It’s disappointing to see us arguing amongst ourselves instead of working together on a joint initiative just to ignore you know who – otherwise you’re letting them win!!
The Mighty Quinn
Nov 21, 2023 at 9:28 AM
Comment #125JT, totally agree. Like the Covid rules for instance. Transfer windows should be ended as well and be all year round. In my opinion transfer fees would drop due to there being no time pressured sales. What other institution has as many rules as FIFA/UEFA.
The Mighty Quinn
Nov 21, 2023 at 9:30 AM
Comment #126Martoon, that’s exactly what the trolls want. The way the blog is going, they’ll be the death of this place before Dr Ed can rest hit typing fingers.
The Mighty Quinn
Nov 21, 2023 at 9:31 AM
Comment #127Hit > his.
Vask
Nov 21, 2023 at 9:36 AM
Comment #128You good John?
That gold post box in you discord pic looks swanky, is that round your way?
JaveaToon
Nov 21, 2023 at 9:37 AM
Comment #129True and what institutions has so many rules that would break anti competitive rules(as far as my limited knowledge on the subject is aware)in almost every other business and receives as many back handers?
Vask
Nov 21, 2023 at 9:46 AM
Comment #130I haven’t really been following the football over the last few weeks. Caught the odd match and a few headlines but don’t know what is really going on at the toon atm.
So, how long is Wilson out for? And, any news on Isak?
And how is everyone?
JohnJ
Nov 21, 2023 at 9:47 AM
Comment #131Hi Vask,
That post box is as far away from me as it could be! The picture was taken in Penzance, where I was recently, and it’s in honour of a lady, from that area, Helen Glover, who won a gold medal for rowing.
JohnJ
Nov 21, 2023 at 9:49 AM
Comment #132Vask,
There’s talk of possibly having Isak back in the squad but Sean is touch and go also possibly having Barnes on the bench.
The Mighty Quinn
Nov 21, 2023 at 9:50 AM
Comment #133None that I know of JT. Anyway must go. Will back later. Have a good day one and all.
JohnJ
Nov 21, 2023 at 9:50 AM
Comment #134Wilson is out until the new year it seems 🙁
The Bard of Bensham Bank
Nov 21, 2023 at 9:57 AM
Comment #135Breakfast club mutiny!
Just popped into Discord to find that Jail’s jumped ship!
He’s on there now with Wor B, C/Bob and TDS
Is this the end of days for the blog??
🙁
The Bard of Bensham Bank
Nov 21, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Comment #136Btw,
What’s happened to Darnik, Rombo and Dazzler?
They haven’t been seen for a while.
Hope Dazzler returns, he was good craic.
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Banta, ye knaa
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Fenham to Chalfont
Nov 21, 2023 at 10:01 AM
Comment #137Quinny,
I know Micky Quinn always had a set of moobs, but they look like a canny set he has there like 😆
JaveaToon
Nov 21, 2023 at 10:04 AM
Comment #138Nowt wrong wi Moobs, sign of a real man 😆
Fenham to Chalfont
Nov 21, 2023 at 10:07 AM
Comment #139Bard,
Darnik is spot on mate, I’m pretty sure Rom is also…
As for Dazzler, I’m not sure and I was in fact just thinking and wondering about 2 days where he’d disappeared too. Aye the 3 posters you mentioned all top lads and cracking posters. Hopefully they can rear their heads again at some point but that troll hasn’t helped I’d imagine. When you’re an old school type, and read what this troll has posted, it is hard to ignore it as the place has become as toxic as it could possibly get.
Vask
Nov 21, 2023 at 10:09 AM
Comment #140Don’t worry bard, I’m back!
Thanks JohnJ, Penzance is a canny distance.
Good news on Isak and Barnes. Hopefully we can get the points off Chelsea at the Weekend.
The Bard of Bensham Bank
Nov 21, 2023 at 10:13 AM
Comment #141Fenners,
Aye, just words on a screen to me (and I think to you as well)
but I understand some take it personally.
I think people are going to be seeing Discord as the way forward now.
It’s a shame it’s ending like this tho.
Raj From Bangladesh
Nov 21, 2023 at 10:16 AM
Comment #142Guess what they’re talking about on Discord 😀
Raj From Bangladesh
Nov 21, 2023 at 10:17 AM
Comment #143Clevely has the biggest man boobs.
Fatman to Chalfont the biggest belly 😀
Raj From Bangladesh
Nov 21, 2023 at 10:19 AM
Comment #144Captainmarvel made Gail abscond to Discord
Vask
Nov 21, 2023 at 10:22 AM
Comment #145Best chefs
Gynacomastia is a prevelent issue amongst men of a certain age and… Ahem… weight.
Fenham to Chalfont
Nov 21, 2023 at 10:22 AM
Comment #146Bard,
They’re just words on a screen and they’ve never bothered me at all from a personal perspective, however guys like JohnJ et al, proper old school gentleman won’t ignore as it’s too personal when it’s about his wife mate. I’m guessing folk will go back and forth from posting on here and discord.
I’ll personally keep posting as much as possible on here as DrEd still is posting strong so it’s still going well IMO. The mug troll is just a irritating shite that cannot be flushed away, like a bad putrid smell that just lingers lol
Raj From Bangladesh
Nov 21, 2023 at 10:22 AM
Comment #147Clint you bogey flicker. Not nice what you said over on Discord 😀
Raj From Bangladesh
Nov 21, 2023 at 10:23 AM
Comment #148210 Bellies needs to wash his shit stained blue thongs
The Bard of Bensham Bank
Nov 21, 2023 at 10:25 AM
Comment #149Mind have you seen some of the patter on the ‘off-topic’ Discord channel?
Some seriously highbrow stuff on there like.
And some geet lang words anarl,
Didn’t realise there were some reet clever types on here.
Thought we were all just a bunch of dafties.
No wonder Regan said he wasn’t going to join!
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Banta again
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Raj From Bangladesh
Nov 21, 2023 at 10:26 AM
Comment #150Vask not if they eat healthy and exercise.
Mostly prevalent on alcoholics who sit in pubs drinking every day and the old dads armies on here
Fenham to Chalfont
Nov 21, 2023 at 10:28 AM
Comment #151JohnJ,
If it is indeed true that Wilson is out until January. I just pray that Isak stays fully fit, it also would mean that we will
Most definitely be getting a top striker through the door. A striker that will push Wilson to 3rd choice, as he would be a very very handy 3rd choice to bring on to Nick us a goal in the last 20mins. If he ain’t happy about this then off he goes in the January window IMO.
Time will tell but NUFC must take serious action to fix this striker situation. As we fight in 4 fronts now we can’t carry players made of glass.
Raj From Bangladesh
Nov 21, 2023 at 10:33 AM
Comment #152On Discord they’re talking about economy and politics too. They’re still on about Donald Trump ffs. Must be Fenners role model father figure Trump
Fenham to Chalfont
Nov 21, 2023 at 10:39 AM
Comment #153Bard,
That troll needs to get his self onto the discord off topic site to discuss his love for socialism, communism, Palestine and total hate for Jews and zionists, he will love it and feel at home on there. It is very apparent that it is a full on far leftie and I see his leftie hatred pouring out in his posts on a hourly basis. The freak must stay off Twatter where the antisemitism and leftie hatred towards anything that does not fall even slightly left is rife.
We have a few lefties on here and I’m convinced our dirty little troll is an alt of one. I couldn’t give 2 f**** what people think of that, it’s my opinion and I’ll stand by it. This troll is as pathetic and sad as you could possibly get.
Raj From Bangladesh
Nov 21, 2023 at 10:53 AM
Comment #154Raci*t Fasci*t fat lump of pig shite Donald Trump worshipping fat waste of space Nathanyahus ass licking zionis*t wife beating scum.. yes that’s Fenners in full HD. The belly is 4k imax though 😀
lesh
Nov 21, 2023 at 12:52 PM
Comment #155Fenham
You’re not helping rid The Blog of the troll but conversely you’re adding fuel to the fire he’s lit. You’d probably do yourself and all of us a favour by keeping your EDL-inspired clichéd opinions to yourself.