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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

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/

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

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?

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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

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Jake Jackman @jakejackman.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Oh man Wissa HAS to bury that 😰😰

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

That goal was coming. GAPING hole in midfield almost all game

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

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

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

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?

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

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/

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Jimmy Smith @tintinandsnowy.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

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.

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

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.

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

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!

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

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. 😬😂

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

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. 😬

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

You can point fingers at the club all you want, but this is the latest in several utterly obvious examples of how NUFC is operating, and trying to compete, in a game completely rigged in the ‘big six’s favour. Loads of routes the club could take, but very few lead you to a seat at the top table.

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Jake Jackman @jakejackman.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Bruno bringing Kia into his team was a dodgy move, but don't agree with some of the abuse being directed his way. Bloke is nearly 29, has world class ability and we've just finished 12th. He'd probably need to be mental to stay if we're being honest. I'll remember him fondly. #nufc

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Not sure why people are surprised about Bruno going just because there’s been no official bid. Not how transfers work anymore. Christ, what a day :-/

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Kev Lawson @editkev.football · 30/07/2026

Best day of my life as a #NUFC fan.

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Steve Jackson @stja.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Taking a moment (while we wait for any news/pics/goals from the friendly) to say a massive thank you to @greyeyemagpie.bsky.social on here. Almost single handedly makes BlueSky work for #NUFC fans. Doesn't half put the hours in too. What a shift. Cheers lad.

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Kev Lawson @editkev.football · 24/07/2026

It's been a busy day Bluesky, you have my sincere apologies for how long you've been waiting for some stats about #NUFC 's newest summer signing. Aladji Bamba is a 20-year-old French defensive midfielder who is right-footed & who is 194cm (though some places have him listed at 181cm) 1/ 🧵

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

KK is the reason that as a 7-year-old I fell in love with a football club 315 miles away from me, that I had no familial connection with, and that would be difficult, expensive and - largely - emotionally arduous to support. He’s the reason I, and now my boys, love, and bond over football. RIP 👑

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Newcastle shouldn’t be amazed. Any club in a similar position to us, or any club really, should be anticipating transfers getting messier and messier by the window.

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

This is more like it from NUFC on transfers. Steur seems straight out of the Ross Wilson playbook. I imagine the new no. 1 will be the hardest one to do, if City's asking price for Trafford is to be believed.

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Henderson with a yellow and stretchered off despite playing no minutes tonight 😂

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Kev Lawson @editkev.football · 05/07/2026

So Bazoumana Touré has signed for #NUFC. Rather than keep a running commentary on each signing, I'll do something a bit longer to review the window when we're done and see how the pieces fit together. Instead, here's a quick and dirty thread about what data tells us about the player. 1/

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Dean @toonlad9.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

This is the transfer that will win disgruntled fans over if the club pull it off. The optimist in me thinks it could be a near done deal with Switzerland's elimination the key to accelerating the deal - like Toure. The realist assumes someone else comes in for him in the meantime.

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Via Reddit, via X, from Luke Edwards - seems we've agreed a fee for Bazoumana Toure. Any good, @editkev.football ? Can't remember if he was in your (wonderful) transfer long read.

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Jeff Livingstone @defjeff.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

They’ve fucked this up. No other way of framing it.

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

What on earth are NUFC doing in the transfer window 😂

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Kev Lawson @editkev.football · 17/06/2026

There is definitely more to come from Wissa if he stays at #nufc We paid too much & then he got injured pretty badly, but he’s scored nearly 50 epl goals without being a penalty taker. If he sticks around then I hope he repays some of that outsized fee.

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Tonali is one of those players I’d be completely indifferent to us selling. Not for any logical reasons, just never really grew much attachment to him. Be surprised if Spurs stump up the cash mind you. Feels like agent stirring.

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Has anyone else noticed that one journalist seems to get noticeably more NUFC-related info window-to-window? Ryder getting loads this window is a surprise, but there seems to be a transfer comms playbook at play.

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

That’s how you leave. Not over the top from either him nor the club. Good luck to him. More importantly, good luck* to us on how we spend the money 😅 *moreover, good judgement please

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

This will be brilliant, as ever.

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Kev Lawson @editkev.football · 27/05/2026

Until we can compete on a near equal footing off the field, this is our place in the food chain. #NUFC

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Gordon to Barca is just a good deal for everyone. Pleased for us, pleased for him. Encouraging start to the window.

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

I really like that new NUFC kit 😬

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Well we all know how this ends now

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Newly promoted Leeds deservedly ahead of NUFC in the table and making far easier work of Burnley than NUFC managed in their equivalent fixture. What a laughably bad campaign.

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

I see the ‘for sale’ briefings are starting at NUFC. Personally see it as a good thing for them to be happening now, presumably in the hope we do early business in the summer. (Wissa, Gordon. 🗞️ The Athletic)

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

As to the who comes next conversation: I think it's more about who is most suitable for us with PSR constraints/stage of the project, rather than who is 'better' or 'as good as Howe'. Better managers than Howe might not be much good for us if they can't player trade like they're used to.

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

As usual, 'two things can be true at once' is already getting lost in the discourse around Howe. I think it's more than possible/reasonable to love the guy, but also acknowledge that for myriad reasons it's not working at the moment, and likely won't work again soon enough to keep him in the job.

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James @jbmitchell.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

My two penny's worth on NUFC is that the writing is on the wall for Howe, and it's a real shame. I think it's unsurprising (signs were there all season), but still gutting. A top man, great manager, and has given me the best years supporting NUFC. I'd be astonished if he's the manager come May 25.

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