A Game of Two Halves

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If you like in-depth Newcastle analysis that goes beyond match reactions,
I break down tactics, players & how we actually play on YouTube.

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@TheGarrative9 I like Thiaw. Him shouting at Murphy to talk to the ref was funny

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Trippier leaving.
Burn and Pope subs at best.
Lascelles gone.
Murphy hopefully leaving the club.

A new leadership group is needed and if Tonali stays it’s a good carrot for him to develop next season.

Who else could step up to the leadership group?

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🇮🇹 Sandro Tonali to be offered leadership role at Newcastle United 👇⚫️⚪️

https://t.co/6sfrlm1xFP #nufc

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@NUFCMurph Haha yep

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Newcastle usually go back for long term targets but I’m unsure on this one.

If Fabian Schar is staying, does he take Botman’s place?

What happens to Burn?

Does he go in midfield?

I’m curious.

[Ben Jacobs @JacobsBen]

Newcastle have a long-standing interest in Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini. However, no recent contact yet.

Understand Scalvini is also on the radar or clubs in Italy and Germany.🇮🇹

[A Game of Two Halves @CoachMeron]

This summer I’m going to do in depth reviews of NUFC’s summer signings.

They might not be quickly released but I want it to be something of quality.

Hopefully you enjoy.

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@ZacDjellab Congrats Zac!

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The rise of Will Osula is crazy.

Hopefully he kicks on next season.

[Dominic Scurr @DomScurr]

Battle of the NUFC strikers last night as Will Osula made his Denmark debut against DR Congo 👊

The match ended 0-0.

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I’ll just leave this here… #NUFC

[Keith Downie @SkySports_Keith]

🚨 🇳🇬 Newcastle have joined the race to sign AIK winger Zadok Yohanna.
🗣️ The St James’ Park side have held talks with the Swedish club and numbers have been discussed, but no formal bid has been placed — yet.
🐦 The Seagulls are already in advanced negotiations with the Swedish club for the teenager, as AIK confirmed themselves.
🖤 #NUFC really like the player but the Nigerian is in high demand in Europe.
🇸🇪 AIK are club that Alexander Isak also started out at.
https://t.co/9YWcWp86yY

[Newcastle United @NUFC]

We send our heartfelt support and warmest wishes to Kevin Keegan and his family following his recent diagnosis of stage four cancer.

Kevin holds a unique and cherished place in the history of Newcastle United, and in the hearts of our supporters. His passion, leadership and connection to the club and city have shaped some of our most memorable moments.

Everyone at the club is behind Kevin and sends strength and best wishes to him and his family for the journey ahead.

Kevin will always be warmly welcomed at St. James' Park and we hope to see him again soon. 🖤🤍

[A Game of Two Halves @CoachMeron]

One less player needed for the rebuild.

Schar coming in on cup games and back up when injuries hit works for me.

Still the best ball playing CB in the squad.

[Newcastle United @NUFC]

Fab 🫶✍️

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This is absolute madness.

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There are two more things Newcastle must get right in this second rebuild.

Full analysis below 👇

Why Newcastle’s Next Rebuild Must Fix A Broken Formula

https://t.co/EjSY3fcH9C

#NUFC

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Newcastle are not just entering another transfer window.

They are entering the second major rebuild of the Eddie Howe era.  

Here’s one thing Newcastle and Howe must fix…

🧵 #NUFC

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@VeganGeordie Time will tell

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The best Anthony Gordon replacement isn’t a new left winger…

It might actually mean completely changing how Newcastle attack — and part of the answer might already be in the squad.

Thread 🧵 #NUFC

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@BurstOfTheStar Yep agree, very striker like in profile

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@Ge0_King Pairing him with a Ramsey might be better if we get the patterns right

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@Blaydon_Racer Agree

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If Barnes & Ramsey can cover the left-side, the big question is how should Newcastle spend the Gordon money?

Watch the full analysis below 👇

Why Newcastle’s Best Anthony Gordon Replacement Isn’t A Left Winger

https://t.co/74OpdM40dY

#NUFC

[A Game of Two Halves @CoachMeron]

And Jacob Ramsey gives Newcastle something different again.

That playmaker profile.

Not a touchline winger, but a player who can drift inside, connect midfield to attack and create those box/diamond patterns around the final third.

And he can add goals as a late box threat.