There was some great news yesterday: Newcastle have agreed in principle to sign 25-year-old Bournemouth player Lloyd Kelly as a free agent.
Newcastle had been interested in Kelly for a while and it’s good news as Eddie Howe knows all about the player’s capabilities, having signed him and coached him at Bournemouth.
The left-footed player can play in central defense and left back and it’s the defense we need to strengthen for the coming season.
He’s versatile and he can play either left-sided or right-sided central defense.
The 6ft 3ins tall
Kelly has also played the last two seasons in the Premier League so he should fit straight into Eddie Howe’s way of playing.
Eddie Howe also pushed for the deal and with so many FFP/PSR restrictions this is an excellent signing for Newcastle.
The Bristol-born player has played 139 games for Bournemouth with 3 goals and 8 assists.
With Jamaal Lascelles and Sven Botman being out with ACL knee injuries until the end of the year Newcastle seem to know exactly what they are doing.
And we have also been linked with 26-year-old Fulham center-back Tosin Adarabioyo, another free agent this summer.
We also expect players to leave this summer to allow room in the 25-man Premier League squad for next season.
110 comments so far
Raj of Hailsley
May 9, 2024 at 12:13 PM
Comment #1Kelly-gate 😮
Fenham to Chalfont
May 9, 2024 at 12:14 PM
Comment #2There you go the king of the blog Dr Ed says Lloyd Kelly can be a stellar signing and I totally agree.
Fenham to Chalfont
May 9, 2024 at 12:15 PM
Comment #3Jail,
I heard you love gates that much you want Southgate as our new manager and you’re thinking about relocating to Walkergate or Colgate 😉
Fenham to Chalfont
May 9, 2024 at 12:25 PM
Comment #4Cowgate*
I bet you use Colegate though 🙂
Raj of Hailsley
May 9, 2024 at 12:25 PM
Comment #5If he stays fit then he can be a very good signing, it’s that simple.
lochinvar
May 9, 2024 at 12:28 PM
Comment #6Justine Lorriman, rebranded her pub in Burnley as The Royal Dyche after ex-manager Sean Dyche had led the Clarets to European football.
Shearers bar at SJP is to be rebranded on Saturday.
1.Harrison’s
2. Dr. Ed’s
3.The Royal Blog.
4. Gadgies
5. Amanda’s
Vote now by pressing the number on the black and white knob on your console.
Fenham to Chalfont
May 9, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Comment #76. The Gate 😉
Fenham to Chalfont
May 9, 2024 at 12:44 PM
Comment #8Jail,
Fingers crossed that Lloyd Kelly stays fit. If we do bring him in Eddie and the club know what they’re doing and will be well aware of his injury history. We just have to wait and see…
Fenham to Chalfont
May 9, 2024 at 12:54 PM
Comment #9I see Eddie Howe has not been nominated for manager of the season. If we finish 6th with the injuries we’ve had, how the hell has he not even been nominated??
https://x.com/newcastlefanstv/status/1788536184903237808?s=46
Fat Basta*d
May 9, 2024 at 1:24 PM
Comment #107. JELLY BELLY BAR
😀
Fat Basta*d
May 9, 2024 at 1:24 PM
Comment #11https://x.com/DaveAndersonTLR/status/1788479136157069710
Zionists are so thick 😀
Fat Basta*d
May 9, 2024 at 1:26 PM
Comment #12https://x.com/LfcShaunjudge/status/1788299847520383213
Fatty fenners should be on this show 😀
Raj of Hailsley
May 9, 2024 at 1:37 PM
Comment #13Fingers crossed because on paper bar the injuries he’s perfect for what we need
Fat Basta*d
May 9, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Comment #14Its the year 2587 and Gail still going on about injuries.
Fat Basta*d
May 9, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Comment #15In future school curiculums English literature (or science?) (Or psychology?) they will study about 1 mans obsession with injuries 😀
Munster Mag
May 9, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Comment #16Check , not sure you were having a pop at me, don’t think so. Just to clarify ( and it may surprise a few ) , I’m not a neggar about nufc etc. However if I think , in my opinion , that some person or purchase or tactic or whatever can be criticised then I will say it. Obviously some guys lose their shiit about what I say, and the beautiful red flag draws their attention and they immediately disagree. I don’t mind, and I’m happy to learn from others and chew the fat. I’m delighted with Kelly, but I’m not going to repeat the thoughts of others on it as they match mine. I’ve been calling for his signing for months, so yes I’m a fan.
Fat Basta*d
May 9, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Comment #17https://x.com/thefootyarena/status/1788531313575596141
What if Newcastle were in this position? Win or lose? 😀
lochinvar
May 9, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Comment #18The future is here.
The Bernabeu.
SJP will follow
Can someone check if we have the space to do this?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/c0v02xj9e73o
Small World
May 9, 2024 at 3:25 PM
Comment #19lochinvar
May 9, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Comment #18
Did you notice how small a footprint it has, and how it is directly surrounded by streets?
Bills Son Is Back
May 9, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Comment #20BLOG MEET NEWS!
Guys, I have managed to secure the attendance of a minor NUFC celebrity fan and very good friend of mine for over 50 years.
Derek (not my brother Derrick) is a true Toon fanatic and was heavily involved in the Supporters for Change Group + his sister in law dated NUFC legend Jimmy Smith for many years.
The reason for asking him along is that he is now involved in a new NUFC fan venture which I think will be of real interest to the blog members attending.
Derek will be at Shearers from 1pm and I won’t give any more away – other than to say if you have an questions on NUFC history (or ANY subject – he has won over £20K on TV quiz’s) – and you want to go to the next level in supporting NUFC… don’t miss him 🙂
Mund
May 9, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Comment #21Groundhog Day once again
Yawwwwwwwn
Be a fan don’t shout about being a fan…
What’s the chances Munster is a vegan…? 😉
check the toastie
May 9, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Comment #22Munster – youre correct. Wasnt having a go at you. Not this time anyways.
Wont be long though. With your in the know nonsense. 🙂 might reveal how well connected i am at the meetup. Will be hailed as the blog insider. Georgian keeper still a possibility. Remember where you heard it. Have mentioned a few that havent came off mind like Billings but clearly club arnt gunna get everything over the line.
Mund
May 9, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Comment #23Check
I’ll be picking your brain on the train!
Take that Bard 😉
check the toastie
May 9, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Comment #24Did Darnik get sorted for a ticket?
Not another deJong
May 9, 2024 at 5:08 PM
Comment #25Fantastic review of Eddie Howe from the least likely two.
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/true-faith-nufc-podcast/id922005191?i=1000654933162
Mund
May 9, 2024 at 5:10 PM
Comment #26Check
Darnik was travelling down either way mate
mctoon
May 9, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Comment #27Watched that Loch…
Klopp and Arteta, each with 53 wins from their first 100 EPL games in charge.
Eddie with 49 wins from his … Despite starting off with a far more inferior squad!
And yet some want(ed) him gone.
Crazy.
mctoon
May 9, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Comment #28Sorry that was meant for Nadj..
mctoon
May 9, 2024 at 5:19 PM
Comment #29I’ve just watched a podcast by Pete Graves, with that numpty Dharmesh Sheth and the football finance analyst Kieran Maguire on the latest PSR changes and possible impact on the summer transfer window.
Most of it was just a rehash of previous points raised in other shows.
However, one interesting bit was the mention of the Manchester clubs (who voted no to the rule changes) now talking about launching legal challenges against anchoring, if that goes ahead.
Surely if this has been voted in by the majority of EPL clubs though, then that’s not possible?
(That majority rules we’re legally binding as the EPL was a private members club only)
Otherwise, what’s to stop us (or any other club) mounting a legal challenge against PSR rules entirely?
Fat Basta*d
May 9, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Comment #30https://x.com/NUFC/status/1788590803192893533
Gordon is a better actor than Anderson lol
Fenham to Chalfont
May 9, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Comment #31#16
😆 😆 😆 😆 😳
Fenham to Chalfont
May 9, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Comment #32Check,
I’m looking to get Darnik 2 tickets in the Wings section the hospitality section in leazes for him and his lass. When you get a ticket for Darnik he comes as a package as he’s joined at the hip with his lovely wife. They’re that joined I may get away with just one ticket….
Just kidding Darnik mate 😆
jane
May 9, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Comment #33“Shortly before Kane came off, Choupo-Moting’s fellow former Stoke City player Joselu was thrown on by Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti – and he snatched the striking glory.”
who is the oldest Choupo-Moting or Joselu?
Mund
May 9, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Comment #34Darnik does as he is told 😉
check the toastie
May 9, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Comment #35Fair enough Fenham. God bless him. Punching all his life means a whipping now and then. Just the way it goes.
tannerabag
May 9, 2024 at 6:12 PM
Comment #36Sorry to disagree with many here on the blog, (and I think this has been done to death), so sorry about that an’ all, but can we really afford “Fingers Crossed” players next season? I (just my opinion) think we need guaranteed starters so that we can consolidate a position in the top 4/6. Not saying that Kelly isn’t a talent, just saying he may not be a reliable enough starter for what we need.
Fenham to Chalfont
May 9, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Comment #37It was who I thought Isak:
https://x.com/magpie24_7/status/1788615612769456622?s=46
check the toastie
May 9, 2024 at 6:24 PM
Comment #38Tannerabag – you have a fair point. Think the club just see Hall and Kelly covering/competing foe left back next year. Which is two proper left backs, rather than Targett and Burn this season.
No comparison between the pair. Proper upgrade. Although still not 100% convinced by Hall, think Kelly will definitely be first choice if he does stay fit. Hall looks the pretty bomb proof so will always be available. So no stress next season regards availability.
Mund
May 9, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Comment #39tannerabag
You are assuming he is to be first choice LB?
Kelly has been brought in to beef up the squad and challenge for a first team place. Hall will be long term LB but Kelly also brings stronger squad depth and options which we are very short on.
A very astute signing and on a free. No brainer
Raj of Hailsley
May 9, 2024 at 6:37 PM
Comment #40He’s (Ratcliff) slaughtered tte training ground now 😀
https://twitter.com/DeadlineDayLive/status/1788494618398712203?s=19