TomWatson2718

[Chris @CWeatherspoon_]

In just 14 months, 23 players have joined 'Big Six' clubs from elsewhere in England's top tier. It is a rapidly accelerating trend.

The Premier League has a problem.

@TheAthleticFC

https://t.co/FNyS4E6Ck2

[MrMcGee ⚫️⚪️ @mrmcgeee]

Jarrod Bowen is a prime example of a true captain! #WHUFC are lucky to have him.

Marc Guehi stuck by #CPFC for years as captain.

Even Bruno Fernandez stuck by #MUFC when they had 2 seasons finishing 17th with no hope.

Being captain isn't just for Instagram posters.

#NUFC

[Jonathan Jones @cornedbeefpie]

If we sell Bruno for 77mil we’re bigger fucking idiots than I’d already taken us for. Fuckers only 28 and in his prime #nufc

[Newcastle United @NUFC]

Memories to last a lifetime. 🖤🤍

[Newcastle United @NUFC]

For those magical Champions League nights. For the unforgettable Carabao Cup win. For making us believe again. For everything.

Thank you. 🖤🤍

[Newcastle Supporters Worldwide @SupportersNufc]

Thank you for everything, Eddie. 🖤🤍

From the moment you arrived, you transformed this football club. You brought belief back to Newcastle United, guided us from the bottom of the table to the Champions League, ended our long wait for domestic silverware, and gave supporters memories that will last a lifetime.

More than the results, you restored pride, unity and ambition. You made us dream again.

Whatever comes next, your place in Newcastle United history is secure. Thank you for every moment, every victory, and every memory.

Once a Magpie, always a Magpie.

#NUFC #fblifestyle

[Newcastle Supporters Worldwide @SupportersNufc]

Truly heartbreaking news... 💔

It is with immense sadness to report that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75. The former England player and manager had been battling cancer and was surrounded by his wife and daughters in his final moments. Kevin, a double Ballon D’or winner, was a much loved husband, father and grandfather. The family would like to thank Kevin’s incredible medical team for all their support. This is a hugely difficult time and they are requesting space and privacy.

[Newcastle United FC fan discussions @Nufc_fnd]

The Exodus Isn't Bad Luck. It's the Bill.

So Bruno's told the club he wants out. That's Ornstein reporting it, not some ITK account with 43 followers. Gordon's gone, Tonali's gone, Isak went last summer, and now the captain. And the easy explanation — big clubs circling because we've got good players — lets one man off the hook far too easily for my liking.

Players like Bruno don't leave clubs that are going somewhere. They leave clubs going in circles. And that's what we've been this season.

One stat has bothered me all year and I keep coming back to it: 25 points dropped from winning positions. Worst in the league. We scored first in seven of the fifteen defeats. Thirty goals conceded after going ahead, which is a Premier League record, and not one you want. Once is unlucky. Thirty times over a season is coaching. Game management, subs, structure, call it what you want. Sort even half of that out and we're in Europe and none of this summer happens.

The frustrating bit? Eddie's seen this before. He's admitted himself he stayed at Bournemouth a season too long while they stagnated — dropped 17 points from winning positions the year they went down. This season we beat that. His own worst season, and we topped it. He warned us what his teams look like when they've gone stale, and we watched it happen anyway.

Then the summer signings. Elanga, no goals and one assist. Wissa barely worked into the side. And Woltemade — a proper number 9 — spending chunks of the season shunted into midfield because we never settled on a system after Isak left. A whole year and no plan that got the best out of any of them. Brentford, West Ham, Sunderland away... those weren't off days, that was the pattern.

And that's the bit people miss when they say Bruno's leaving "because of the club's direction." Where do they think direction comes from? Stagnation cost us Europe. No Europe costs money. No money forces sales. And every sale tells your best player the ceiling's been hit. Bruno hasn't stopped loving Newcastle. He's stopped believing we're still climbing. Big difference.

None of this wipes out what Eddie's done here, before anyone starts. The great escape, two Champions League qualifications, the cup. Seventy years, ended. He's one of the most important managers we've ever had and I'll argue that with anyone. But being grateful and being honest are two different things, and clubs that can't tell them apart end up watching their best players leave. One by one. Then all at once.

Bruno's request isn't the crisis. It's the invoice. And it's addressed to the dugout. 🖤🤍 @NUFC

[True Geordie @TrueGeordieTG]

What’s the point in having a manager if he can’t recognise when the team needs changed during a game!

Crying out for changes around 50 mins and only Eddie Howe can’t see it!!!

Does his usual shit and waits for 70 mins after Liverpool score their 3rd.

PATHETIC GAME MANAGEMENT!

[TomWatson2718 @kingtomnufc]

My cousin Amy is doing a painting of @brunoog97 and wants to get it signed by the legend himself so she can raffle it off for charity, would appreciate any retweets to get him to see it. She’s a brilliant artist🖤🤍#NUFC #Bruno

[Wor Flags 🏴🏳 @worflags]

No urgency.
No hunger.
No identity.

Not acceptable.

[Liam Kennedy @LiamJKennedy23]

When you set a team up like Eddie Howe did today, you HAVE to get a result. Pitiful derby day surrender from NUFC.

Game of zero quality shaded by hosts, but negative mindset from Howe cost Newcastle a chance in the encounter.

[Cam @cam_nufc]

We’ve hit the absolute jackpot with Malick Thiaw

[TomWatson2718 @kingtomnufc]

@NUFC Five at the back again 😬

[Wor Flags 🏴🏳 @worflags]

You were idolised and adored by every generation of our brilliant fan base, legendary status.

You have shown your true colours and thrown it right back in the face of those same supporters.

Good riddance.

Eddie Howe’s Black and White Army 🏴🏳️🏴🏳️

[Toon Polls @ToonPolls]

Absolutely love this photo of Eddie Howe and Bruno from the Carabao Cup Final on display at the Baltic. Iconic.

#NUFC | @brunoog97

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

On the “Civil Wor” at Newcastle, maybe if Liverpool had acted earlier and offered a proper fee for Alexander Isak, a world-class centre-forward with three years left on his contract, Newcastle would have had time and funds to bring in a suitable replacement. £110m was disrespectful to Newcastle (and Isak). And who are Newcastle going to get at this late stage of the window with suitable targets moved elsewhere? Yoane Wissa is not like for like. Newcastle need two anyway with Callum Wilson gone. It’s very easy to see why Newcastle and their proud, tough owners who don't like losing - or losing face - are playing hard-ball and determined to keep Isak. The saga continues. #NUFC #LFC

[NUFC HQ @NUFC_HQ]

So let me get this straight…

- Alexander Isak was promised a new contract last summer by minority owner Amanda Staveley.

- Staveley that same summer is forced to sell her stake in NUFC.

- Newley appointed Sporting Director Paul Mitchell tells Isak he’s not getting a new contract.

- Isak makes no fuss. Makes repeated statements and interviews throughout the 2024/25 season expressing his love for Newcastle, the city and the fans.

- Scores 27 goals in all comps.

- Proudly celebrates winning the Carabao Cup.

- Celebrates helping secure Champions League football for the second time in three seasons.

- Pre season starts and Isak joins up with the squad and trains on the Austria tour.

- Expresses his delight when the club signed fellow compatriot Anthony Elanga.

- Liverpool make informal move for him and Isak then downs tools.

- Liverpool at the same time rival and sign Newcastle’s top striker target Hugo Ekitike (Suitable replacement for Isak)

- Isak then refuses to join club on Asia tour due to ‘injury’ and has trained alone ever since.

- Tells the club he won’t play for them again and releases info to the public via intermediaries.

- Reportedly rejects new contract offer from Newcastle.

- Makes first public statement after making the PFA team of the year and accuses the club of “broken promises”

- Still no official transfer request.

Hmmm🤔 All I’m seeing is someone spitting their dummy out. Nothing changes imo.

I’m sorry Alex but the issue with ‘informal promises’ is they’re not enforceable.

But what is enforceable is his contract up until 2028 with no release clause…

The way I see it Liverpool have let him down signing Ekitike. He’s been poorly advised and represented by his agent.

Enjoy the sidelines brother 👍🏻

#NUFC #LFC

[True Geordie @TrueGeordieTG]

Respect to the lads today, attitude was spot on considering all the shite going on at the club. Disappointed in the end product, but that’s what happens when you’re missing 2 strikers. If only that selfish little RAT would do his fucking job… #NUFC