This is why I think they're in such trouble. Look at the lads they've brought in for 30 mil. Nowhere near his level
While l don't rate either they both played a major role in keeping Newcastle up last season. That alone justified the signings. If they are regularly starting this season though....
He could be with a coach like Pep.
That's a lot of cheese. I don't think he's worth that much personally--I would be willing to bet that there are cheaper options out there.
Fantastic singing by Newcastle. Neutral wise, there are going to be some cracking teams to watch.
Seems a bit of a Fabian Delph buy
Sadly, as it illustrates the massive gap, they'd likely all be guaranteed starters for us.
Come on, keep your comments serious, lol. I wouldn't bet on Clownders to win a one team league.
Seems a great signing and to think we were so close to signing him apparently.
The problem we had is the same as Newcastle and AC Milan had, Lille kept raising the price. 1st 25m then 30m, 35m and now 40m.
If they went from 25m to 30m with us that still seems like a good price. Since Newcastle are involved most clubs know they can get even more. We blew our chance but that’s a bit of a theme lately. All allegedly though.
If you let one team get away with stiffing you as a deal is due to close then every team will pull the same stunt.
Without a doubt I agree with you but I think Lille knew how desperate we were so chanced it.
I agree but didn’t stop us weakening our squad in January for what is reportedly free, that may make us look a bit of a pushover.
I wouldn't argue.
Makes no odds to Newcastle given their financial backing.
Because he is an excellent, versatile player the top clubs value in their midfield.
Fernandinho has gone and played 19 games worth of minutes last year despite lots of injuries. Phillips will get plenty of game time
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Wonder if he'll bother learning the language
Apparently LAFC had to pay 50k to Inter Miami as they had dibs on him.