Saint Garrett

You forgot this one.

I think if we’re signing a striker it’s going to be in a few different brackets. 1) Playing in England with less that 18 months (probably 6) left on their contract. 2) Playing for a European club that’s gone out of European competition and they need the money 3) In someone’s academy but we think good enough to play 4) Squad filler for another club on loan Will be very interesting to see who we end up with, because we need someone to come in and hit the ground running, but also we won’t be ripped off. I don’t doubt we’ll go back in for Gakpo, but no chance of signing him now IMO, or try get Broja back on loan for 6 months. Let’s hope we don’t have a deal close for a player then they have a storming World Cup and their value multiplies by 10.

Nice. Lovely draw. Nice for City to find Liverpool too. Realistically worse case it’s the following for next round if we manage to sneak past Lincoln. Forest Wolves Newcastle Man Utd Man City Leicester Brighton

JWP offers more than Gallagher and Henderson IMO. Phillips cannot be match fit, though Southgate basically said JWP wasn't competing with Phillips in the squad. I think, despite him not having a great season, should still be in there. If we're chasing a game last 10 mins, I'd want him in the pitch swinging in crosses.

Good opportunity for someone to boot Henderson and rule him out the world cup - calling Lyanco...

No, but if we play long ball, and it doesnt work, fans will turn on him very quickly IMO. If you can see what he's trying to build long term, fans will have a bit more patience. Of course at the end of the day if the team is winning regularly, then no-one cares about the style short term.

Look forward to this one being over. Think I'd go back to a 3 at the back for this. Keep it respectful and move on. I'd love to see us playing at a high intensity and get in amongst them, they wont want to pick up injuries just before the WC. ---------------Bazunu; --------ABK ----DCC------Sali------ Elyounoussi---- Lavia ------ Perraud ------------JWP-----AMN----------- ----------------Aribo--------------- ---------------Adams--------------

Very insightful post, cheers for posting. We don't really have "wingers" apart from maybe Edozie, so that's not a problem. 3 at the back long ball will be interesting though, and it's not what the fans will want to see, so if he does employ those tactics, I can see a lot of unhappy fans unless it gets us results. To this point, Newcastle went from being a soft passing team, to a physical long ball team with only a few additions so maybe we'll see that. The majority of their success is getting the ball into the other half and then winning it back up there, maybe we'll see similar tactics from Jones. Regardless of manager and tactics though, we are going to struggle to stay in this league if we cannot score goals and keep clean sheets. It's basic maths !

Some really really awful performances. Namely Aribo, Mara, A Armstrong, Diallo, Lyanco. Starting Salisu as a LB was certainly an odd choice. And we were much better with Perraud on the pitch. Agree with Edozie, he did ok. But really lacks an end product. You can certainly see why Ralph wasn’t started Edozie or Mara. Thought JWP had a relatively decent game, but he can’t do it all on his own. Especially when Diallo has been so poor. A frustrating evening.

Edozie and JWP were the 2 who looked interested first half. Edozie our only attacking threat. You can see why he’s not been starting but a live wire for sure.

Wasn't huge excitement when we brought in Puel either. Similarities to Nathan Jones reaction tbh.

Gone for unsure. Would I rather have someone with a higher profile, who could attract bigger names in Jan? absolutely yes. But he seems like a decent bloke, who is a decent man manager, and will hopefully get these guys on side. Sport Republic have clearly done a huge amount of research on him and been tracking him for a long time, so stats must say something positive...but whether he's good enough tactically, I have no idea. I'll tell you if I think he's a good appointment at the end of the season !

Do you not think it's because he finds himself in a tricky situation. Similar to when we signed Adkins, he didn't necessarily want to leave, and very happy with his current job, but knows it's the best thing for his career. Also has to watch what he says as he's now got more spotlight on him than he probably ever has.

You find it a lot in investors in business. Invest in 10 start up companies and hopefully one is successful. Financially though, you’d think they need us to be successful asap.

They didn’t.

Seem to be more bothered about the amount of clubs they own rather than success.

Snippet from me... They had a meeting at 11 yesterday with Selles. Selles basically told the players that they let the manager & the fans down & ripped into them. He basically told the staff that the players hadn’t performed for the manager or the fans & that they had 2 games to prove to the new manager that they deserve to play for this football club. There were a few players who were visibly upset. Ralph went around to every staff member at Staplewood & he was seen very upset & had tears in his eyes. Literally said goodbye to everyone & thanked everyone. He also told Martin that Ruben Selles should replace him.

SR didn't pay it off then, thats a shame !

Vultures are definitely out, that's what happens when you've seen a load of players leave in your time at a club, I see Charlie fat boy Austin has his nails out this afternoon on Talkshite. Completely unnecessary all this gossip and hearsay. Jacob Tanswell seems to be fueling it all too.

Massively over the top and dramatised.

Get the win and get into the hat for the next round. Will be interesting to see which team Selles picks for this. Im expecting Payne to play again given we have no right backs, wouldn’t surprise me if Macca, Diallo, Aribo and Mara all play. I guess they’ll want to be fresh on Saturday despite very little chance of getting a result.

Absolute top bloke, who rekindled a club that was in a right mess when he joined. We had nothing at all and we’re only heading one way. Got those wins against Arsenal and Huddersfield and created a real togetherness in the club, and galvanised a fan base. Had some brilliant moments playing some superb football and improved so many players. Beating all of the big boys apart from Man Utd, (think that’s correct?) was superb. And a bloke who never really had us in danger of relegation until the last few weeks. I will miss him that’s for sure.

What’s the issue with him being religious? Have I missed something? I’ve seen a few people mention being religious as a big issue?

Absolutely. The club and fans needed a lift, and I don't see Nathan Jones giving us that. He may or may not turn out to be a good appointment but it seems to be an appointment with next season in mind...

Yup - exactly what I've been told too. Money wasn't the issue in the summer, and is there for January window "if needed" - which it definitely is.