Jeremy Corbyn

Bit of a Kane taking corners feel to it.

Of our three strikers, I would have though AA would be the most likely as one of the two "wide 10s" (I feel this needs a new name), as he's good running with the ball. Che is more a tradition number 10 in the drop deep, good at holding on to the ball and playing to runners. Completely agree Broja is an out and out number 9.

I expect some very expensive loans in to Newcastle in January, like Lingard or Van de Beek. Unless they're really buggered come January they will be able to bring in players to get themselves out of it.

Both Salisu and Lyanco look "reasonably quick", but compared to Vestergaard and Bednarek look rapid.

I read an article, albeit by a Scottish journalist, that quoted TL as saying that his Mum, the Scottish half, was really pushing him to play for Scotland. Obviously he's good enough to have a shot at England eventually but if things don't go to plan and with the glut of right backs we have you never know. Portugal obviously a strong nation but Scotland being domestic and having a sort of golden generation could be tempting.

Agree, though isn't this partly a symptom of Ralph-ball? All of our #10s are forwards/wingers; we haven't had anyone you would consider a playmaking number 10 and Ralphs been in charge for 3 years. But I agree that's a problem, especially as the 2 CMs are generally pretty deep and the full backs designed to stay wide. TBH I think Vestergaard was the closest thing to a creative playmaker we've had under Ralph.

Cant believe hes only 30, hes been around forever.

£50 million > JWP, and if that offer is only available in January then we should take it.

Bear in mind Newcastle can pay Howe off in Jan if it's not working and in the mean time he can team up with Wilson and Fraser and try and get things going. He's a better manager than Bruce and should improve them a bit.

My guess would be they're going for Emery but have Howe on reserve in case it falls through.

Right: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57835275

They're both better managers than Bruce so you'd expect them to improve somewhat. Emery would be a better bet to attract talent in January though.

Fair, thanks. Their spending has been hilariously bad over the last few years (though this window was a bit more sensible).

What would the PD be for?

None of the other stats mean anything if your successful dribble rate is so poor.

Whilst I agree £15M was a lot, he started all 38 games for a team that finished 11th last season, he's clearly good enough for the PL.

How good was he today?

Redmond has always had the talent, he's just a massive confidence player so his form fluctuates.

I'd say so, unless Adam in for AA after his midweek goal.

With Broja out and JWP looking to impress the Newcastle scouts I'd go for a 4-3-3 with Diallo, Romeu and JWP in a 3. Get the full backs attacking.

Is Salisu actually going? I didnt think he was playing for Ghana yet.

Whilst I agree he's ideal on the break, he's also very good running at defenders and would surely make an ideal sub against tired defenders of all types.

Clearly Ralph rates him and he's strong defensively. Once his attacking matures to become more consistent he could be an excellent player.

Should be on the phone encouraging it as their statement of intent.

Diallo isnt a defensive midfielder though. Hes a more dynamic, positive central midfielder than we otherwise have. He's competition to JWP in the current formation.