Matthew Balmforth

Formerly Britain's Youngest Looking Adult. Run global comms @ Johnnie Walker. Fan of all things NUFC. Bowie. Disco. Wine. Scotch.

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Experience the epic conclusion. Dune: Part Three only in theaters and IMAX December 18. #DuneMovie #FilmedforIMAX

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@JackPittBrooke @TheAthleticFC Antony Gordon?! Can play 3 positions and joint top scorer in champs league?

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@CraigHope_DM Question Craig, despite being one of our best players, did feel once Tonali went off, we gained control of the game, and scored twice. The lack of control that first 20 mins of the 2nd half wasn’t great again. Did you notice that connection? Thought he has a poor game again.

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@jordancronin_ Out of curiosity Jordan, is he challenged on this? The away form is irrelevant? The data doesn’t lie…it’s either deflection or naivety and to fans it feels like it’s not being challenged by the press

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@ADMusgrove We should not be booing him, and that needs to stop, but my word, this needs the cord cutting. Take the loss in January because he’s nailed on a loan exit in the summer with even worse money loss. He’s abject, totally abject. He’s not a young kid, he’s a 55m winger!

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Pen decision is a smoke screen. Threw away a 2 goal lead. 13 points from winning positions. It’s a welcome distraction for the media and team the pen. Don’t fall for it. #NUFC.

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Pathetic from Newcastle. There’s a mentality problem. 15 points lost from winning position, 0 won from being behind. Today’s performance was unacceptable. Outfought all game. Howe needs to address this and stop pretending it isn’t happening. For derby that was embarrassing #NUFC

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Lads this continual Liverpool demise isn’t great for business. Howe will certainly be on their shortlist…#NUFC

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I need Howe to show some rage here…#NUFC

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Hate to say this, but Burn epitomizes the malaise at #NUFC today. Gives it the big one in the press conference post West Ham about away form and mentality. Then scores a worldie in champs league, then gets sent off in the away game he gave the big bollocks about the mentality. 🤷‍♂️

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Arsenal deserved that, they battered us lads. Early days, but it’s all looking a very clunky. Five at the back thing feels like we lose exactly what makes us strong. “Intensity is our identity” hasn’t been for a while. And Gordon…when did he last have a good game?! #NUFC

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@MsiDouglas @ToonMouthTyne Midfielder is what they need!

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@thelittlemans I think to make this seen a successful window we do need a midfielder. It will make the squad feel much stronger across the board. Frattesi I think would be a brilliant signing. 25, Italian international.

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@LiamJKennedy23 Do you think that’s us done, or is there a midfielder being considered?

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@PeteGravesTV @SkySportsNews Do we wxpect them to finish there or is a midfielder being considered? Can we do two deals at once…unlikely?

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@mhardysport Barnes and Elanga there?

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@Scottwilsonecho Do we know if Barnes / Elanga are fit? Rumours are wild they injured!

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@GianfrancoShoIa Second striker and a midfielder. If Isak goes, I’d expect a v good midfielder to be added we don’t expect using the extra cash. Frattesi, Santos, or someone else.

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@JoelBlandSport Question- You not think if Isak goes and the money it unlocks, they look at another top class midfielder as well before window closes?

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@MsiDouglas Also Mark, if Isak goes, they could bring in another top midfielder. Think that would really be a 10/10 window. Hearing anything on that front?