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5 hours ago, woodsaint1 said:

It would purely be a money based decision if he chose to leave. Newcastle has hardly been a blueprint for bringing through youth players in recent years. Their u18s finished rock bottom of the North section, compared with our u18s winning theirs. Also given their spending power now, any pathway to the first team would be alot more difficult than here

Taking their position as an indicator of their youth setup, would joining them give him financial benefit, but at a possible cost of as much development? Or does he see even his short term future at another age group combined with senior squad level?

6 minutes ago, Teddeer said:

Thought everybody knew Ralph does all the coaching and doesn't like others interfering 🙂

Just waiting for the Return of Rofe.

1 hour ago, The Cat said:

He doesn't look too happy about it!

Just been told that his new goal scorer will be Shane Long. 🙂

4 hours ago, Convict Colony said:

Plus ralph has a specific request to work with younger players so not sure that this experience angle aligns with his philosophy

 I'm generally a bit skeptical about that sort of statement from Ralph. When tight resources gave us a small squad, he wanted a small squad. Yet when injuries hit and the depth was poor, it was a larger one. When the club's plan is to nab players about to break through from top academies, he wants to focus on youth players. I'm sure if the club's plan brought in Modric, Ronaldo, Messi and Lewandowski, he'd not find it against his footballing principles. 🙂

1 hour ago, Weston Super Saint said:

Lol

Is that a platoon in your fatigues, or are you just pleased to be on the front line? 🙂

1 hour ago, The Left Back said:

I guess the problem with the voting system out there is that despite there being a gaping (and increasing) hole between left and right, no-one is likely to fill it anytime soon. It needs someone to come and park their bus on the centre ground.  Actually we could do with something like that here too probably

Perhaps California resident Nick Clegg could inspire, although not lead, a liberally democratic movement that would heal the divides in both our nations.  🙂

8 hours ago, rallyboy said:

When did it become acceptable for big companies to keep you on hold for over an hour?

Imagine going to a shop and being told to stand outside until they decide you can come in?

And the music, it sounded like Sooty on acid playing some sort of experimental jazz funk on his organ, looped over a hundred times.

Just finding the correct contact number through the maze of FAQs, smart yet thick automated question screens, web chat that doesn't work and contact us pages that go back to one of the above.

Decent kit.

Alex Crook has said JWP is not going anywhere. So, that's a definite.

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I stopped being apprehensive about relegated players when we brought in Paul Telfer and Paul Williams under Strachan.

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2 hours ago, AlexLaw76 said:

What a strange decision.  Probably the same people demanding that abortions are illegal want to ensure everyone has access to automatic rifles!

The fewer abortions, the more people. The more people, the more available targets in your NRA encouraged killing spree. 🙂

Nope. Only unless he wanted to leave and it was affecting his performances.

2 hours ago, Lighthouse said:

Just mental, they honestly do more to protect an embryonic collection of cells than a child at school.

The NRA are now working on a method of arming the embryos against abortionists. 🙂

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1 hour ago, whelk said:

Just had a haircut and some prick getting done at same time didn’t put down his phone throughout and making trivial phone calls. If I was the barber would have slit his throat. And yet I’d be the one going to jail which would be totally unjust

Sweeney Whelk: Demon barber of St Mary's.

In unrelated news, Saint win an award for best pies in Britain 🙂

57 minutes ago, revolution saint said:

I drink Carling, Fosters and all the other mass marketed lager.  Personally I don't really like ale, bitter etc but I don't mind if other people do.  What I find annoying is when someone comes up with an opinion on a subjective subject, say, for example, beer and casts judgement on anyone that doesn't share that opinion.  Makes them sound like cocks.

I generally prefer ale, having drank lager before. But some of that is finding ales I like and trying new ones out. Like whiskey, what I thought I'd like isn't what I ended up  liking. There's a number of pubs near me that have the same ale, and it's not great. So happy enough to have some lager then. Regardless of the drink, it helps to have something you like and not bore people senseless with your reasoning behind it. 🙂

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26 minutes ago, MarkSFC said:

As he's not yet been announced I'm hopeful Tarkowski might sign (but I know its 95% Everton!!!). But someone of his ilk is probably required.

Oh wait, you said ilk... 🙂

I imagine we're actively pursuing another CB. Any of Salisu, Bednarak or Stephens could be on their way. If Simeu can make the step up next season, then great. If not, then we may need another signing. The pathway means we'd be selling in the future too, so Simeu can still progress here, even if it takes a bit longer.