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Think Newcastle are a good example of how hard it is to keep on building when you get higher up the league. They've blatantly got spending power and have been pretty consistent in their league position for 3 or so years but fundamentally why the fuck would you go to a team that's building when you can instantly go to a team that's challenging for titles.

They've got a good squad but there's not a signing in there that was particularly a marquee that other big clubs where looking at/needed at the time, Woolwich didn't fancy Isak, bought Everton's best player and Lyons best player, winger from relegated Leicester, Tonali from a Milan that needed the funds. They've made most of the players they bought better but still can't attract anyone that has the opportunity to go to any of the 'big 5'. Feel like we've been floating in the same position since Poch.

They also suffer from location. Nowhere near an international airport of not or a big city like Manchester or London. Plus it’s a goldfish bowl of course…
 
They also suffer from location. Nowhere near an international airport of not or a big city like Manchester or London. Plus it’s a goldfish bowl of course…
Plus outside of the UK, who's heard of them? One trophy in 70 years, and a couple of appearances in the Champions League.

Yet they act like they're a much bigger club than us (although to be fair so do most of the UK media too).
 
I kinda feel sorry for Newcastle on this Isak thing, it's another example of the media tapping up/unsettling players for the benefit of certain clubs, we know it well with Kane, before that Bale and even before that Berbatov.

IMO the media, especially the BBC and Sky putting out "stories" like this without even direct quotes from the player in question is something that really needs to be investigated and regulated against.

For example, the BBC's headline right now is "Isak wants to explore move away from Newcastle" with absolutely no recent quotes regarding that from Newcastle or Isak himself.
 
I kinda feel sorry for Newcastle on this Isak thing, it's another example of the media tapping up/unsettling players for the benefit of certain clubs, we know it well with Kane, before that Bale and even before that Berbatov.

IMO the media, especially the BBC and Sky putting out "stories" like this without even direct quotes from the player in question is something that really needs to be investigated and regulated against.

For example, the BBC's headline right now is "Isak wants to explore move away from Newcastle" with absolutely no recent quotes regarding that from Newcastle or Isak himself.
They’re not being tapped up on behalf of those clubs, it’s because those clubs were actually in for them. At the end of the day, if the reliable sources are reporting it, there’s truth to it. It’s not some grand conspiracy.

I’m not sure why you (or others who say this) actually expect Isak, or any player at that, to genuinely come out and give direct quotes; look at the example of Rose’s interview with the Sun as to why it’s a stupid idea.
 
I kinda feel sorry for Newcastle on this Isak thing, it's another example of the media tapping up/unsettling players for the benefit of certain clubs, we know it well with Kane, before that Bale and even before that Berbatov.

IMO the media, especially the BBC and Sky putting out "stories" like this without even direct quotes from the player in question is something that really needs to be investigated and regulated against.

For example, the BBC's headline right now is "Isak wants to explore move away from Newcastle" with absolutely no recent quotes regarding that from Newcastle or Isak himself.

Understanding is that ISAK has turned down a contract extension with Newcastle - but he still does have 3 years remaining on his deal.

I suspect Isak and his agent see $$$ signs in a transfer now whilst his stock is high. Shortly to turn 26, its prime time for them to cash in the golden goose.
 
Plus outside of the UK, who's heard of them? One trophy in 70 years, and a couple of appearances in the Champions League.

Yet they act like they're a much bigger club than us (although to be fair so do most of the UK media too).
It’s because they are the only show in town up there and it’s like an echo chamber, they genuinely believe they are a massive club.

In reality they are on a par with West Ham in modern football times - maybe slightly ahead as they have played Champions league, although the Spammers won the European papa johns trophy
 
In reality they are on a par with West Ham in modern football times - maybe slightly ahead as they have played Champions league, although the Spammers won the European papa johns trophy
Another club who seem to think they are bigger than Spurs, on the basis of no evidence whatsoever.

I'd certainly argue that Newcastle are a bigger club than West Ham. At least Newcastle can claim some historical success, albeit even further in the past than our own glory days.
 
I kinda feel sorry for Newcastle on this Isak thing, it's another example of the media tapping up/unsettling players for the benefit of certain clubs, we know it well with Kane, before that Bale and even before that Berbatov.

IMO the media, especially the BBC and Sky putting out "stories" like this without even direct quotes from the player in question is something that really needs to be investigated and regulated against.

For example, the BBC's headline right now is "Isak wants to explore move away from Newcastle" with absolutely no recent quotes regarding that from Newcastle or Isak himself.
It's shit, I'm getting myself mentally prepared for a top four of Liverpool, Chelsea, City and Woolwich for the foreseeable future. They are all hitting the accelerator on money spent and leaving everyone else behind.
 
Newcastle been proper humbled this Summer, Huijsen, Delap, Mbeumo, Pedro and Eketike all turned them down and Isak now wants to leave.

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"So how do you fancy signing for a rich Saudi club, where English is a second language, with all the same offerings.... but you don't have to leave the UK and deal with all that sticky weather!"
 

Not likely but there are some rays of hope
1. Nunez smashed up the Portuguese League and he's proven to be utter garbage in the PL
2. He was outscored by Chuba Akpom of Boro in his best Championship Season
3. Outside Sporting, Benfica and maybe Porto the other teams in Portugal are cannon fodder. I doubt any of us can name another three outside the three I've just mentioned. These other clubs are similar size to our league one sides. Take Santa Clara. They just finished 5th. Their record signing is 1.5m euros, their ground is 12,500 and their revenue is less than 5m a year.

I might be clutching at straws but there is definitely flop potential - no doubt in a better team he will get chances but there is no cannon fodder in the PL. Teams in the lower half and even those fighting relegation are well drilled and can frustrate the bigger sides with low block game plans executed by much better players than you'll see in the Portuguese League.
 
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