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James
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Shameless NUFC gossip mongerer
I tend to mouth off when we’re crap because it’s therapeutic. But, that second half was fun! Still felt a bit ‘chaos ball’ but we could have scored a few more, and needed a win.
October 25, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Baffling that we’ve built a team, and basically a squad, on the premise of OOP being more important than IP. And yet we’re this easy to play against?! Whatever this is, it’s honking.
October 25, 2026 at 2:45 PM
I love Joelinton btw. But we need to move on.
Mad that Joelinton is starting in midfield for NUFC in 2026. The odd chest thump and big tackle does not make up for how much of a liability he is with the ball.
October 17, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Mad that Joelinton is starting in midfield for NUFC in 2026. The odd chest thump and big tackle does not make up for how much of a liability he is with the ball.
October 17, 2026 at 5:16 PM
A common theme between this era and the previous one is that seemingly we’ve bought players to largely play one way, counter attacking, which is what we need roughly 50% of the time. For another season on the bounce we seem to have no ideas or personnel for the other 50% - beating a low block.
October 12, 2026 at 8:42 PM
This is gonna be a long season 😂
October 12, 2026 at 8:07 PM
I’LL SAY IT AGAIN
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There are loads of good reasons why this is a bad/optimistic POV, but I'd be quite happy with DCL on a free to #NUFC 😬 Just can't shake the feeling that he'd be worth the risk given there's no fee; be happy to play #2 to Isak; knows the PL; seems a decent character; *might* clear up injury-wise..?!
September 14, 2026 at 7:37 PM
What a man 😣
September 7, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Being a natural pessimist I was concerned about NUFC’s transfer window 3/4 weeks ago, but seemingly we’ve done some good business. This squad will have undoubtedly have some low moments, but there’s a better technical level, more depth, and just loads of excitement about the unknown. Random 🧠🧐s… 1/
September 2, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Usual caveats that it hasn’t happened yet: but is MFP what #NUFC need? Don’t want to sound like a chip-pisser. Seems better on the left. Apparently can play 10 but more often used up top. But seems like a true 10 and a left-footed RW would make a bigger difference to us?
August 30, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Listened to a popular football podcast today where the panel collectively remarked that they could recall nothing about Nico Gonzalez. For a DM like we need, I think that’s actually sort of perfect. A positionally-disciplined, metronomic but physically imposing (if not fast) DM is gonna make us tick
August 27, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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It's going to be a fun season with these young lads. They'll make mistakes along the way - Jaouen last night, but we need to give them room to make these and learn from them. Thought his footwork was class. Can see the talent in all of the signings, but some will need longer than others. #nufc
August 27, 2026 at 8:16 AM
CLASSIC
August 23, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Oh man Wissa HAS to bury that 😰😰
August 23, 2026 at 5:15 PM
That goal was coming. GAPING hole in midfield almost all game
August 23, 2026 at 4:45 PM
This pessimistic git would be surprised at anything other than a comfortable win for Liverpool today. Can see Isak exploiting Botman’s turning circle and that midfield just not having enough to deal with Liverpool. 😰 Hopefully we give a decent account of ourselves though
August 23, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Apropos of absolutely nothing; an invasive thought; and it’s fairly simplistic, but.. Leeds took DCL and Harry Wilson on frees (yes, yes high wages/risky). BUT, would we be much worse off with those two + ~£120M spare, vs. Woltemade and Elanga?
August 17, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Not long back from a great weekend in Newcastle for both friendlies and time with friends. Anyone who saw the game or highlights will have seen what’s obvious. Gonna be a tough season. I thought two bright sparks were Mason Miley, out of position but very good yday, and Henry Johnson. 1/
August 16, 2026 at 11:49 PM
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Henry Johnson was standout v Strasbourg. First time I've seen him play and very impressed by what he did.

Now he needs game time and top coaching, maybe keep him at club until January and then find him a loan at a club that can help him improve.
August 16, 2026 at 11:16 PM
I think we’re gonna be on the back foot most of this season. To that end I wouldn’t mind Palhinha. But is that a self-defeating notion? At this point we just need any one with presence and physicality to bolster that midfield.
August 15, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Not much to say about today’s game on the pitch, but thought Mason Miley looked decent. Had a great day with my boys, and it was refreshing to enjoy the game through their relatively innocent perspective!
August 15, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Went to Arsenal vs Como tonight with colleagues (boss is an Arsenal fan.) Bruno was the best player on the pitch. So, that was nice. 😬😂
August 12, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Leaving it this long to get some full back cover - when Livramento is made of glass and has been injured for a while, and Hall is a flight risk - is pretty odd from NUFC. You'd think some cover in the Bamba/Steur mould should have been feasible by now. 😬
August 11, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Calling it…
August 6, 2026 at 6:33 PM