It is not a surprise, but after being signed less than 18 months ago by Newcastle, Anthony Gordon is our blog’s Player of the Season for 2023/24.
Under Eddie Howe’s guidance, Gordon has improved in leaps and bounds and it says something for Howe’s coaching ability that the (Liverpool lad born) 23 year-old – has made so much raid progress in such a short time.
So there you have it, Gordon looks to be a regular for England (and Newcastle) in the years ahead given his excellent form for England since his debut.
Gordon is our 17th player of the season with 49% of the vote.
Loading ...| Season | Player | Vote Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2007/08 | Habib Beye | 51% |
| 2008/09 | Sebastien Bassong | 68% |
| 2009/10 | Jose Enrique | 37% |
| 2010/11 | Cheick Tiote | 38% |
| 2011/12 | Fabricio Coloccini | 36% |
| 2012/13 | Fabricio Coloccini | 24% |
| 2013/14 | Mike Williamson | 24% |
| 2014/15 | Daryl Janmaat | 55% |
| 2015/16 | Rob Elliot | 40% |
| 2016/17 | Matt Ritchie | 59% |
| 2017/18 | Jamaal Lascelles | 51% |
| 2018/19 | Salomon Rondon | 36% |
| 2019/20 | Martin Dubravka | 48% |
| 2020/21 | Callum Wilson | 30% |
| 2021/22 | Joelinton | 76% |
| 2022/23 | Trippier | 34% |
| 2023/24 | Gordon | 49% |
2,042 comments so far
cyprus
Jun 5, 2024 at 12:21 PM
Comment #241If anyone can spell Marmi…* without checking, then WorB will send you a 30 pound voucher for Greene King IPA, which you can use anywhere in the world.
*Jail, you look to have tamed it. I’m guessing copy paste is giving a hand.
** By the time the commentators can disentangle that one the goal will have been saved. Or conceded.
Raj of Hailsley
Jun 5, 2024 at 12:30 PM
Comment #242cyprus,
Nooo, it’s now locked in to my predicted text and it’s spelled Marmitevashadil, it shall remain that unless we sign him.
cyprus
Jun 5, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Comment #243🙂
Try your luck with WorB.
Fenham to Chalfont
Jun 5, 2024 at 12:41 PM
Comment #244Great point by Sanjay, you can see where his thoughts lie:
“ We’ll see if James Trafford signs or not – but the last time a #NUFC signing got this much stick from the fans was back in January 2023.
A certain 21 year-old winger who hadn’t had a great season at a poor PL side, but had clear potential.
And we all know how that turned out.”
https://x.com/nufcsanjay/status/1798070530106622184?s=46
Fenham to Chalfont
Jun 5, 2024 at 12:46 PM
Comment #245Apparently the Georgian No2 GK is called:
Mamamiaivegotdiarrhoea
What a mouthful that is 😉
JaveaToon
Jun 5, 2024 at 12:54 PM
Comment #246Fenham…Aye that’s what I said and why I like him as he speaks his mind. Don’t always agree but that’s what makes life interesting.
magicmac54
Jun 5, 2024 at 12:59 PM
Comment #247Afternoon Folks
I see the Keeper debate has resurfaced today, and i can see the merits in both sides of the debate in which Keeper we should sign!! Needless to say Mamardashvili seems to be the favourite option of the majority of the fanbase.
Personally i just can`t see us dishing out a large chunk of our budget on a keeper to be honest, so from my perspective we will go for young James Trafford or someone simular, but i think James Trafford would be an excellent understudy to Nick Pope.
In conclusion even young Alice seems to be on the same wavelength as me on young James Trafford 😀 😀
HWTL
https://youtu.be/KJbng-Pn88g?si=EsAiwqZ8eDvFdf8l
Fenham to Chalfont
Jun 5, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Comment #248JT,
No worries fella and agree 100% 😉
Fenham to Chalfont
Jun 5, 2024 at 1:14 PM
Comment #249Does anyone else get the feeling that we will just get used to spelling Mamardashvili then like Szoboszlai we just master the spelling then find out we’re not signing him 😳
Some remarkable similarities between the 2 situations mind and it wouldn’t surprise me in the slightest if it ends the same . Hope not though 😉
Fenham to Chalfont
Jun 5, 2024 at 1:29 PM
Comment #250Not sure how accurate this account is but it states more than half of the EPL clubs have sided with the EPL against Man C. The comments on the link really show a dislike towards Man C from your average fan:
https://x.com/centregoals/status/1798253813171982746?s=46
Davas
Jun 5, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Comment #251Great story
https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/sport/newcastle-united-introduces-sound-shirts-for-deaf-supporters/
Saratoga
Jun 5, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Comment #252Fenham to Chalfont
Jun 5, 2024 at 12:46 PM
Comment #245
Apparently the Georgian No2 GK is called:
Mamamiaivegotdiarrhoea
What a mouthful that is
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Spishslash now I’ve got a bum rash.
Black'n'White'n'BroonAllOver
Jun 5, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Comment #253Ibiza @ 197
We signed a highly rated young keeper last summer, Reece Byrne.
No idea how he’s progressing though or if he’s as good as was reported when we signed him.
I imagine there’s still a long way to go for him to get near a squad place, can’t remember ever hearing about him being near the first team for training or anything.
Maybe someone else has more info on how and at what level he’s been playing this year.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jun 5, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Comment #254Magic. Whoever we get he will be a “keeper” 🙂
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jun 5, 2024 at 2:01 PM
Comment #255Others, quite a few of us blog both sides of the road.
Saratoga
Jun 5, 2024 at 2:02 PM
Comment #256What about just Big Mama.
or BFG – Big Flippin Giorgi.
or BFG – Big Flippin Georgian.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jun 5, 2024 at 2:03 PM
Comment #257Saratoga, I recommend Sudocrem. 🙂
Saratoga
Jun 5, 2024 at 2:31 PM
Comment #258Saratoga
Jun 5, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Comment #252
Fenham to Chalfont
Jun 5, 2024 at 12:46 PM
Comment #245
Apparently the Georgian No2 GK is called:
Mamamiaivegotdiarrhoea
What a mouthful that is
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Splishsplash now I’ve got a bum rash.
Splishsplash even.
One more look and I can hear a bell ring.
One more look and I forget everything.
Whoa !
Fat Basta*d
Jun 5, 2024 at 2:47 PM
Comment #259It’s actually pronounced..
Mama mama look i can fly
Weeeeeeee
😀
magicmac54
Jun 5, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Comment #260Sir Peter the Pug @254
Jeez that post is giving me more flashbacks of Red Stripe jungle juice, now who could possibly be responsible for that 🙂 🙂
Munster Mag
Jun 5, 2024 at 3:14 PM
Comment #261Fenners if and when we all sadly have to migrate to Discord, I’m going to try to start with a clean slate with the guys I have rucked with.
Regarding the keepers I’d rather get Mama as I’m far from convinced re Trafford.
Maybe we can get a guy abroad who is better with feet than Mama.
This is a huge summer for the club and we have already missed out on Tosin so let’s hope for better soon
Kelly is a decent one to get for sure, I really like him and I think he will put real pressure on to get the LB berth.
Munster Mag
Jun 5, 2024 at 3:16 PM
Comment #262Red stripe Magic, lethal!
Remember 8 Ace in Viz? He drank it.
” lerruz in y’bitch. Yer me best fuggin mate”
Mund
Jun 5, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Comment #263Really shocked on some comments about Trafford.
This lad is the real deal and has huge potential.
Don’t judge him by this season.
I’d love to see the lad in black and white
Fat Basta*d
Jun 5, 2024 at 3:28 PM
Comment #264Freddie woodman showed great potential. Flopped first game for us
Adamn_92
Jun 5, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Comment #265Mund
What should we judge him on? It’s his only season at this level (Premier League) and personally wasn’t that convinced!
Young and clearly talented, just not excited by him and not sure how high that potential will realistically go.
Mund
Jun 5, 2024 at 3:36 PM
Comment #266Adam
He is still considered a youth player at this age and played for a very poor Burnley side in the toughest league in the world.
Let’s not forget what he has done before this season and why he was so highly valued.
Look at Big Joe and Schar. How much of the fanbase do you think wanted them out at one point or said they were shit etc etc…?
Big Joe as you and I always said had something about him and always seen a player in him but neither me or you could ever envisage what we have today. The majority tho wanted him gone
The lad has huge potential and would flourish here. Easily be England’s No1 in the future
Davas
Jun 5, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Comment #267Is James Trafford the best young keeper in the PL
https://youtu.be/hLvPE41znHg?si=PPfJddRLnh4Rrmlu
Bills Son Is Back
Jun 5, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Comment #268On Pope…
I’ll guarantee you this…
If he gets another shoulder dislocation and we’ve signed a relatively young GK as a No.2 who struggles in the first team…
All hell will break loose at how stupid the club have been.
Another thing… if we signed this Mama or another GK for big dosh as a No.1 and Pope wanted to leave… who would sign a GK of his age with two shoulder dislocations? Not any Prem or even top Champs club that’s for sure.
If I was in EH’s shoes I’d be wanting a top keeper signed, gambling on Pope staying fit is a risk too big to take.
The downside is that Pope’s shoulder and Lascelles and Botman’s ACL’s have affected where we can and want to spend this summer. Tosin going Chelsea on a free hasn’t helped at all.
Eddie and the transfer team have some big decisions to make in this transfer market.
Both in… and out.
magicmac54
Jun 5, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Comment #269Munster Mag
Afternoon mate
In reference to Red Stripe not guilty, it was Sir Pug who was downing it like it was going out of fashion 😀
On the keeper situation, obviously Mamaradashvili seems to be the preferred option by most fans, although i honestly don`t think it`s the most realistic due to the FFP constraints, i just don`t see us spending a large proportion of our budget on a keeper mate, but sure what do i know 😀 😀
HWTL
lochinvar
Jun 5, 2024 at 4:03 PM
Comment #270Mamardashvili is a beast.
Nearly 6’6″ tall and 14 stone.
With Steve Botman and BDB in front of him that’s going to scare most attackers away and certainly reduce the threat of aerial crosses and incoming headers. In the same way that Haarland is bossing the penalty box for City, Mamardashvil will boss and command the defensive penalty box and like Schmeichael (who was 6’4″) used to be, become a real presence for the team to look up to (literally) an inspire confidence.
Imagine a ‘spine’ of
Mamardashvili – Botman/BDB/Schar – Bruno/Tonali/Big Joe – Isak with Barnes and Gordon hovering on the wings.
That’s a thing of beauty.
We don’t know the longer term extent of Nick Pope’s injury and it could be that Mamardashvili is destined to be No1 and Pope No2.
We’re 3 years into the new era and next season is where the expectation of success moves into top gear. The PIF are ready to launch the new stadium plans and with that level of investment in infrastructure and players there’s nowhere to hide. We need a team that takes no prisoners and has a winning Grand Slam type mentality. There will be no room for passengers. Without the distraction of the Europa Conference League the target set to Howe is to deliver Top 4 and even more.
Some other teams such as Spurs, Liverpool, ManU and even Arsenal could fall way or at least be inconsistent. Villa may not be able to sustain or repeat last seasons success.
I expect the Top 4 places to be competed for by City, United,Chelsea and one other of the rest.
Get Mamardashvili and he could become a cult hero and player of the season.
This is the dawning of the age of toon.
Renaissance.
Lets Kick ass.
magicmac54
Jun 5, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Comment #271Mund & Davas
Young James Trafford has been selected on the England provisional squad for the forthcoming European Championship, so they obviously value the lad extremely highly, both Mamardashvili or James Trafford will do for me, both highly rated quality keepers lads.
cyprus
Jun 5, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Comment #272I disagree that we should spend big bucks on a keeper.
Unlike all other positions, keeper’s very rarely get subbed, unless injured. Even on a bad day, they stay put.
We have the best keeper in our history. The next level isn’t Mama or Trafford. The next level is Allison.
So, the only reason we’re shopping is in case of injury. If we had unlimited funds hell bring two new ones.
But we don’t. And we need at least two outfield players who are the quality of the Palace lads. AND, a prospective young 9 with bags of potential.
Those three alone I’m guessing we can’t “”afford “” (plenty of quotes).
Concentrate on priorities.
PS. Should Pope get injured you may shoot me ;). But we’ll still have a couple of decent keeper’s to cover until January.
cyprus
Jun 5, 2024 at 4:10 PM
Comment #273Keeper’s – keepers
lochinvar
Jun 5, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Comment #274But….here’s the concern, the risk of a third injury needs to be insured against
Most people make a full recovery after dislocating their shoulder. Even if you need surgery, you should be able to return to most or all your activities and sports after your shoulder has healed. You’re much more likely to re-injure a shoulder you’ve dislocated before.
magicmac54
Jun 5, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Comment #275Lochinvar@270
Loch i`m still not convinced mate, perhaps i did consume to much Red Stripe after all 😀 😀
How`s the form with you lad.
HWTL
Mund
Jun 5, 2024 at 4:19 PM
Comment #276Magic
Agreed buddy
cyprus
Jun 5, 2024 at 4:19 PM
Comment #277I agree with the insurance. But we do have other able keepers who, in all likelihood, won’t be needed, so it will be an investment/ insurance sitting on the bench.
We need to up our game as a priority, in visible terms.
I’d even go with just one super player and forego other positions, if necessary. Top players who are better than your Villa – Spurs type don’t come cheap.
Isn’t it them who we’re gunning for?
cyprus
Jun 5, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Comment #278Like the blog’s favourite coach said, “we’ll need to box clever.”
It’s still that way unfortunately.
We can’t throw money at every position.
cyprus
Jun 5, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Comment #279Hey, where’s everyone?
That’s it, I’m off to discord!
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Just messing.
Have a good one all.
lochinvar
Jun 5, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Comment #280MagicMac Nuggets
Mine’s chicken nuggets with a side order of fries.
Wor B’s paying as he’s the bagman for os blogger’s on tour.
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