Newcastle United's January Transfer Window Dilemma

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ธ.ค. 2021
  • It has been an unusual season for Newcastle United fans, who have had plenty to celebrate off the pitch, with Mike Ashley's departure, but not so much on the pitch, where they have one just one game all season.
    That leaves the Magpies in real threat of being relegated from the Premier League going into their first transfer window since their takeover by Saudi Arabia's PIF, Amanda Staveley, and the Reuben Brothers.
    So in this video, HITC Sevens takes a look at a pretty major dilemma that Newcastle face going into the January transfer window, in terms of how much they spend, where they spend it, and who gets to call the shots.
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ความคิดเห็น • 372

  • @tomkasputis9065
    @tomkasputis9065 2 ปีที่แล้ว +177

    Can you talk about how Union St.-Gilloise are just dominating the Belgian league this year after being promoted for the first time in 48 years? If they continue this run, it would make a great video

    • @poopootitscooter8340
      @poopootitscooter8340 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Would love this

    • @Marquinhos1901
      @Marquinhos1901 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      agreed

    • @hornbandit6752
      @hornbandit6752 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Seen your message did my research amazing run

    • @anh2theduk784
      @anh2theduk784 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      In FM they always have really decent players for the 2nd level of Belgium but dominating Brugge and such is pretty astonishing

    • @DayDay1991
      @DayDay1991 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Waste of fcking time tbh

  • @RogerRoids
    @RogerRoids 2 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    Newcastle should try to do loans with options to buy so that if they stay up and like what they see, they can buy the players. If they get relegated anyway, then they aren’t financially and tactically bound to those players and can use the contracted team they have now (and acquisitions they could make for the championship) to get them back to the prem anyway.

    • @CROMAT30
      @CROMAT30 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      sadly this is not fifa, clubs know you are loaning a player that you possible might buy, so the fee at the end will be higher than if you actually paid for him streight away....

    • @RogerRoids
      @RogerRoids 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@CROMAT30 Better for teams to take a potentially cut price on selling a player than having them not play at all and simply eat up wages on the bench or the reserves.

    • @fhlostonparaphrase
      @fhlostonparaphrase 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Wolves got quite a few players on loan first, then bought them later; Jota, Boly, Ait-Nouri.

    • @CROMAT30
      @CROMAT30 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@fhlostonparaphrase you forgot wolves is/was a Jorge Mendes project...basically most, if not all players there are under his agency....

    • @phillip3979
      @phillip3979 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CROMAT30 i was about to say this. Them loan buys are a joke

  • @whereismyphonebook
    @whereismyphonebook 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Alfie rises above all other football journalism yet again

  • @ashutoshnair6410
    @ashutoshnair6410 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I think the Ligue 1 suggestion was really good. Newcastle were linked to Boubacar Kamara before and after the takeover. I doubt whether he will join in January

  • @pbh81
    @pbh81 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    What's missing from this video is alot of clubs finances are fucked up from the impact of covid. Which means Newcastle can play hardball with their transfers. They will have to act fast, act smart and get proven premiership talent in but when getting talent from Europe they can be a bit more patient. On a related note the opposite of this, I think Everton would be in a better position if there was no covid impact, clubs from Europe would have taken away the deadwood and bentiz would have had more money and flexibility in the market

  • @zaftisme1589
    @zaftisme1589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Howe has had a great impact on this squad. Unfair to say he hasn't. Results haven't been there yet but the players are doing better for the most part tbh

  • @Pantalaimon91
    @Pantalaimon91 2 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Obviously best case scenario (for Newcastle) is that Newcastle stay up this year, I think that goes without saying. However, I think being relegated really isn't the end of the world for them. They would most definitely be favorites to go right back up as champions and you could probably lean on that to convince young players with a lot of potential to pick your project over someone else's with that standing. They could look at really good players under the age of say 26 right now in the championship and then try to pull young players from PL teams who won't aren't looking like they're going to be getting a lot of game time in the next couple years as well as skilled young players at the foot of other European top flight leagues. That builds you a base to grow into the team you want in the PL while still giving you the power to absolutely blast your way out of the championship next year. On top of all that, dropping gives you a real chance to convince players you don't want to keep around, i.e. deadwood, to take deals to move elsewhere if they don't want to play or think they're too good for Championship minutes.
    Strategizing between accepting relegation and striving to stay up I think really depends on the next 25 days and how badly they go. If they're still rooted at the foot of the table, accept relegation. If they're only a few points off safety I think there's a real argument to be made that they could pull it off if they pick the right long term and loan signings.

    • @rushdown3031
      @rushdown3031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Spot on.

    • @tevezskeen
      @tevezskeen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The problem is if they get relegated and don't get promoted at the first opportunity, then they are royally fucked.

    • @ThreeRunHomer
      @ThreeRunHomer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The only guarantee is if Newcastle are relegated, heads will roll. Literally.

    • @LavrientyBeria
      @LavrientyBeria 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As a Newcastle fan, I'd rather get relegated, have a great season and bounce straight back up as opposed to staying up and struggling again next season (which would be most likely). Nevertheless, if we don't get straight back up it'll be an absolute disaster...I really wouldn't want to risk it so still hoping they stay up

    • @tevezskeen
      @tevezskeen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@LavrientyBeria There is absolutely no guarantee that when Newcastle go down, that they will come straight back up. You may well end up like Sunderland.

  • @bentn13
    @bentn13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I fully believe the best thing for the Newcastle owners would be to focus on long term optics, rather than short term optics.

  • @RyuzakiTaiyou
    @RyuzakiTaiyou 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Best German players in the premier league of all time. (Day 239)
    I will not give up until the video is made or Alfie himself tells me to stop. Everyone else telling me that will be ignored.
    If you don't believe my number, just go back to the previous videos. I'm at the bottom most of the time, but I'm there.

    • @ScotisticDad
      @ScotisticDad 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Seconded.
      Also, it's Didi Hamman, number 2 and Klinsmann number 1.

  • @maxvigor7189
    @maxvigor7189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This needs a follow up video soon of “my 22/23 Newcastle lineup”! Some great ideas and I think a lot of us would appreciate hearing your opinions on signings

    • @DayDay1991
      @DayDay1991 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sup

    • @DayDay1991
      @DayDay1991 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @DayDay1991
      @DayDay1991 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yo where in the states you from Gee sup happening

  • @vedantpanse3620
    @vedantpanse3620 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love Alfie but his voice always sounds like he's giving a speech for the oral exams in school😂

    • @milito537
      @milito537 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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    • @lucaslonchampt613
      @lucaslonchampt613 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@milito537 Sir, this is a Wendy's

    • @sudnnk5138
      @sudnnk5138 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@milito537 u should build him a palace .

    • @filiplescan4402
      @filiplescan4402 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah.. it's obvious he's reading from a script (and there's nothing wrong with that) but it doesn't sound natural at all

  • @chrisclee7884
    @chrisclee7884 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    If Newcastle go down, they could arguably follow the Wolves model.
    Come back up with a spine of Premier League talent, armed with the transfer budget to push for Europe in its first season.
    If they stay up, they'll end up doing a Sunderland - only attracting overpaid mercenaries. In the weirdest way possible, it makes more sense to go down.

    • @DR3ADER1
      @DR3ADER1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They won't because that involved Wolverhampton being smart with their finances in the second division.

    • @kaihiggins725
      @kaihiggins725 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      wolves only managed do to that through Mendes, everyone at the club is his clients meaning he gets more money. Wolves have just been lucky

  • @mrchestwell
    @mrchestwell 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Love how even a video about Newcastle includes a nice little kicking session for Spurs :-)

  • @pratyaybarman297
    @pratyaybarman297 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    according to Fabrizio Romano Vlahovic rejected Arsenal in this summer, no way he is coming to Newcastle for a relegation battle.

    • @CROMAT30
      @CROMAT30 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      to be fair...its arsenal...you are better of playing for villa or leicester nowdays...

    • @zizoushifty1483
      @zizoushifty1483 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@CROMAT30 Are you better playing for Newcastle?

    • @theoneaboveall6751
      @theoneaboveall6751 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zizoushifty1483 you’ll get more money definitely

    • @TOTN17
      @TOTN17 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Spurs and Atleti seem to be the frontrunners for Vlahovic

  • @be2Gee
    @be2Gee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    4-5 games in Newcastle's favour and they're suddenly 13-15th at the table before February. Most of the clubs below this position also has a tough program before January, and in January Newcastle starts off with 3 very doable games, so anything can happen, with or without the window going in Newcastle's favour, though 3-4 fresh players in, especially in back and mid, will probably be necessary to make up for injuries, bans and fatigue for the rest of the season. Just my two cents, I don't think they'll relegate. I'd be more worried for the 4 or 5 other teams at the bottom.

    • @Micfri300
      @Micfri300 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Now is the moment to strike imo with buying players from serie a and ligue 1 where clubs have enormous debts. Chris smalling for example for Newcastle would be amazing.

    • @CattaneoL
      @CattaneoL 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ye th-cam.com/video/NNZ1nmiFWqc/w-d-xo.html

    • @man4437
      @man4437 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Micfri300 "Chris Smalling for Newcastle would be amazing" is a statement that feels like it changes meaning every month because of how unstable the trajectories of both parties are

    • @Micfri300
      @Micfri300 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@man4437 chris smalling would be an excellent signing for a team in Newcastle who havent played in European competitions for the last 5 seasons.

    • @be2Gee
      @be2Gee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Micfri300 Plenty of interesting players out there that would be a great boost for Newcastle. I don't think they should be too worried. However, getting 4-6 more points before January will make a big difference on whether the slightly bigger names are willing to take the risk despite whatever ludacris contracts they're offered. Newcastle got Leicester (A), Liverpool (A), Man City (H), Man Utd (H) and Everton (A) before January so there's a high risk they get none, but I'd say there's a slight potential 3-4 games there where they can pick some points, though I'd say 2 or 3 draws seems more realistic.

  • @lordgothajix527
    @lordgothajix527 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The lady from thumbnail gives me nightmares

  • @mattymaloy3949
    @mattymaloy3949 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Great video as always Alfie even tho it’s mathematically impossible for me to have finished it by now. Also please do times teams have played in Europe whilst not being in their domestic top flight

    • @TheMcCats
      @TheMcCats 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      im confused about your video idea, do you mean when teams have traveled to Europe for pre season games and friendlies?

    • @iaintanonce2252
      @iaintanonce2252 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@TheMcCats he means teams that werent in their leagues top flight but played ucl/uel like zurich a few years ago

    • @TheMcCats
      @TheMcCats 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@iaintanonce2252 how is that possible?

    • @FisherAthleticFan
      @FisherAthleticFan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheMcCats Win in Europe and get relegated, win a cup and get relegated, a team not in top league wins cup, or team you play in final already qualified so off you go

    • @mattymaloy3949
      @mattymaloy3949 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No teams who have qualified to Europe through domestic cup competitions is the most likely route

  • @jamesquinlan2638
    @jamesquinlan2638 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As a fellow Hull City fan, I thought you would mention us as an example of what do in January (make big money loan signings.) Marco Silva took over and began a fightback which almost ended in our survival. He signed Niasse, Ranocchia, Lazar and Elabdellaoui on loan deals and they all went straight into the first team and did well. It was definitely the best strategy.

  • @TheAlphaDingo
    @TheAlphaDingo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Interesting video and definitely worthy of discussion. As a Toon fan, I don't think many of us would be too disappointed with relegation if it were to happen - we've got rid of Bruce, Charnley, Sports Direct (in process) and most importantly, Ashley - for the first time in 14 years, it feels like the club can finally start looking forward and trying to be the best it can be instead of the soulless, joyless, zombie cash cow Ashley made it.
    Easy to say after a win but I don't think this squad is as bad as it's league position suggests - the team was poorly coached, woefully unfit and lacking in team spirit, unity and any semblance of a gameplan under Bruce who gave them multiple days off and was off himself galivanting in Portugal more often than on the training ground. In the space of a few weeks, Howe has vastly improved the fitness levels, given the players more coaching and instruction and implemented an identity of how he wants us to play. There is also a great sense of teamwork and a united squad (as seen with unused players smiling and hugging after the win and the locker room photo of the entire playing squad and staff); or from the training ground footage we see (another thing Ashley never allowed for).
    We do need reinforcements and signings but I don't think we need to break the bank either - under Howe, we have seen the rebirth of players like the maligned Joelinton and Shelvey who have been amongst our best players under Howe. Lewis has impressed at left back, Schar is showing some of his ball playing qualities (further mystifying why Bruce never played him, instead preferring a liability like Clark). ASM who is arguably the most talented player at the club has been solid, but not the standout that he has been in the past when it seemed like he had to carry the team on his back - and that's because others are stepping up to share the load. A lot of the comments from the players has been they feel fitter and clearer on what is expected of them - things Bruce neglected to do. Dare I say it, Howe reminds me of Rafa with his fanatical attention to detail and minute detail oriented coaching and man management style.
    Of course we would welcome signings but I think most sensible fans will agree we don't want mercenaries after a big pay day but players who genuinely want to be at the club. Playing for Newcastle is like living in a gold fish bowl one former player once said - it's not for everyone, but if you are up for it and embrace it and give everything you have for the shirt, the fans will adore you. Being in a relegation battle, yes we need quality and match winners but more importantly, we need players with spirit, fight, determination and motivation who will chase every ball, fight every challenge and scrap for every inch of turf. Give me 2-4 hard working, reliable solid citizens over 1 flashy big money signing.
    Once we have established ourselves, built up the infrastructure (destitute training facilities, youth academy etc), then we can start thinking of ambitious signings (and to their credit, the owners have also said this as well (essentially 'no point signing an Mbappe when he wouldn't have the proper structures around him') - it's a long term project that will take many months and years to do, there is no overnight fix; and pleasingly the owners appear up for the challenge whether we stay up or not). Either way, I'm excited for the future and enjoying being a supporter more than I have in the past decade or so. Howe-way the lads! 🏴🏳🏴🏳

  • @deathofanation7ify
    @deathofanation7ify 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Maybe they brought Howe in with one eye on relegation. He would probably stay and help build the team while in the championship. Some of the foreign "big" name managers would probably leave

    • @timjim875
      @timjim875 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He’s got a win and 2 draws in 5 games only lost to Spurs and arsenal

  • @captainbean1545
    @captainbean1545 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I’m sure you would, as many others would too, like to see Newcastle to go down. All they have to do is be the fourth worst team in the league. Taking into account that the gap from bottom to eleventh is smaller than the gap between fourth and first, they’ll be okay id imagine. Lap it up while it lasts. We won’t catch them when they start.

    • @Chez114
      @Chez114 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      To be fair, I've seen just as many comments congratulating us as those who wish relegation for us. I think this has less to do with football people and more to do with social behaviour. Some people are envious, hypocritical pricks and some are level-headed. Unfortunately we only pay attention to the pricks because anger is a far more powerful emotion than grace. That's on us if we choose only to pay attention to salty rival fans. I welcome the doom sayers because it only provides us with more ammo but I also appreciate those who wish us well

    • @conordowse4537
      @conordowse4537 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Honestly, it would be best Newcastle to take the drop this season, like some people have said, as it would allow Howe to completely overhaul the squad and possibly the backroom staff. Especially if Howe was able to get the team to adopt a Brentford style of recruitment, Saint-Maximin for example is absolutely fantastic for Newcastle but really needs someone more reliable upfront with him other than Joelinton or Wilson. Granted the recent signing of Chris Wood was reasonable but not the be all end all solution given the lad is 30 now.

  • @aravindk.s2330
    @aravindk.s2330 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This job will prove if howe is actually good

  • @depekthegreat359
    @depekthegreat359 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    A nice video of how Newcastle United must plan to start their January transfer window post takeover wisely and slowly start moving up the table,good friends!!!:-D

  • @kaihiggins725
    @kaihiggins725 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    a few months down the line and we are now more than fine thanks to our signings

  • @FootballDrawn
    @FootballDrawn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I was just doing a script on how to save Newcastle's season for my own video. Who knows...maybe they could build on that first win to save their campaign ⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽

  • @edwardv1255
    @edwardv1255 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They don't really need to do anything in the transfer window. If MBS does what he does best and simply has a few star players of the opposing team killed before every game, I'm sure they'll scramble together enough points to survive.

    • @nadir1378
      @nadir1378 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      😅😅😅

  • @samkershaw8474
    @samkershaw8474 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Henderson, Ake, Trippier, Lingard, Aubameyang, Ben Brereton Diaz.

  • @jameschick4578
    @jameschick4578 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really insightful video, as Newcastle fan I am uncomfortable with certain aspects of the ownership but I can’t help but be excited by the footballing side of things, Eddie Howe might not be a big name or as glamorous as some fans may have wanted but he has been very impressive so far. The team have been so much better now that there appears to be a plan and Howe seems to understand what the fans want from their team, unlike Bruce who never understood the fan base despite claiming to be a fan. I think January will be difficult and there is no easy fix for the issues in the squad, to be honest I hope they don’t try and change the whole squad, maybe get 2-3 players in to strengthen midfield and defence, maybe a back up to Wilson too. At the end of the day, if we get relegated, we get relegated. It will largely be a legacy of Ashley’s approach to running the club. Hopefully we have a brighter future where we can maybe hope to do something more than avoid the drop each year, who knows. Love the videos, especially the obscure ones.

    • @xcf5587
      @xcf5587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Without this sounding to personal, I get some people just don’t understand the new owners, but I think it’s pretty embarrassing how the majority of Newcastle fans are ‘a bit uneasy’ or just don’t really care. They are literally a murderous regime who abuse humans right of millions of people daily. But oh well at least you might buy some better players now.
      If I was a Newcastle fan I would take Ashley for all his faults over this lot.

  • @Hyde_Hill
    @Hyde_Hill 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If I take over a club with that kind of money my first priority would be getting the best director of football for that particular club. Very sound advise at the end. Loan with option to buy and best of the championship with potential. That second category could be your home grown and squad depth quota later. France does indeed also have some good bargains. Should also look at other good talents that are on the bench/rotation of some of the bigger clubs across Europe.

  • @themotofie2905
    @themotofie2905 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Making a video on the Wellington Phoenix, the only club in the world who are in a different confederation from it's league, could be a good video idea

    • @godzamoongus
      @godzamoongus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh yeah, Wellington are Oceania with the rest of the A-League being Asia

    • @bri1085
      @bri1085 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cowards, they are in the easiest confed

    • @themotofie2905
      @themotofie2905 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@bri1085 they play against teams from the harder confed and still win

  • @GeliCarlosJ
    @GeliCarlosJ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Loan players in with obligations/options to buy. Buy players from Ligue 1 or Serie A since clubs in those leagues need money as compared to England, Germany, Spain so they somewhat have less leverage in negotiations
    My guess they'll just about survive with Norwich, Burnley & Watford being the three clubs going down.

    • @nicholastricarico2957
      @nicholastricarico2957 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Spanish clubs are very much looking to sell, or need money, too. Valencia and Barcelona ring any bells? Even Real Madrid have dead wood that could be shipped out.

    • @Eibarwoman
      @Eibarwoman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nicholastricarico2957 The problem is Barca players wouldn't jump for Newcastle. It'd be like being sent to Eibar, but worse as Newcastle is on the wrong trajectory (going down instead of back up to La Liga) and it snows in Newcastle.
      Edit: Even in the best of times, I doubt a Barca player would go to either Eibar or Newcastle without either a dire lack of available playing time or in Newcastle's pay, overpaying.

    • @nicholastricarico2957
      @nicholastricarico2957 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Eibarwoman Fair.

  • @lucaslonchampt613
    @lucaslonchampt613 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The video is cool and all, but the highlight to me was the mention of Romain Faivre and Brest. Not everyday I hear my hometown mentioned in the worldwide football community

  • @sirsergio89
    @sirsergio89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    22:36 it's actually Santiago Muñoz (pronounced "Munios"), Santiago Múñez is the fictional character from the GOAL movie, I know... it's an extraordinary coincidence, both Mexican strikers with almost identical names, except this one actually exists and he's pretty good, he did very well at his club Santos Laguna from Northern Mexico

    • @ozumsauce2605
      @ozumsauce2605 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's pronounced mOOn-YOHSZ not sure where you are from in Mexico amigo

  • @TomEarley
    @TomEarley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    7 current managers who have the most influence over their clubs transfers.

  • @2009alski
    @2009alski 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This video hasn't aged well

  • @freddiesay4002
    @freddiesay4002 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    HITCSevens, please do a video about the best XI in the Premier League since 1992 in each position e.g Schmeichel, Cech in goal, Neville, Azpilicueta, Walker at right back. It would be brilliant.

    • @finleynottingham777
      @finleynottingham777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      azpi? 😂

    • @AnkitGupta-wf2lg
      @AnkitGupta-wf2lg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Azpi and Walker?
      Yeah ok bro don't smoke too much

    • @MrMmnngghh
      @MrMmnngghh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AnkitGupta-wf2lg I think he HAS smoked too much, already picked two keepers and three right backs!

  • @joemama5919
    @joemama5919 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video mate 👌

  • @tompackham6227
    @tompackham6227 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Only 3 points away from safety is hardly relegation certainty. Accepted the December run in is thought but look at Leeds’. A few additions in January and it’s not as dire as you make out. Should we go down it’s a much more optimistic outlook than with Bruce and Ashley at the helm

  • @StevenSmith-mv4ge
    @StevenSmith-mv4ge 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Kevin Keegan was the best Newcastle manager in recent times.

  • @MrGran2
    @MrGran2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think with regards to loans it's only a limit of two from other English teams. So they can sign as many loan players from outside England as they want.

  • @dazwebster
    @dazwebster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent assessment.

  • @TheFjerstad
    @TheFjerstad 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The quality of analysis and thought Alfie puts in is admirable. Genuinely one the better footie channels, but sometimes he frustrates by taking a long time to say v. Little or labouring his point.

  • @what_im_eatin_uk
    @what_im_eatin_uk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    A lot of what is being said here is very selective. 5-10 years was the quote given for a major trophy. The owners have said on various occasions that relegation is a possibility and I think the appointment of Howe was made very much with that in mind. Nobody is expecting Newcastle to attract superstars right now we just want players that are better than we have. Players like Tarkowski are better than we have and would no doubt see Newcastle as a step up even if we went down. You are also not factoring in player power. If a player wants to move in a lot of cases will push that through regardless of the club's wants or just down tools. I also think it has been proven that The Telegraph is not a reliable source when it comes to all things Newcastle United related.

    • @EdgeMan
      @EdgeMan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Steve Bruce would have been a better choice to get you out of the Championship in my opinion!

    • @what_im_eatin_uk
      @what_im_eatin_uk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@EdgeMan I am guessing you didn't watch many Newcastle games with him in charge. Players played out of position, no tactics for different teams. No plan B for when things were going wrong. Giving players too much time off. Part of our problem is the players are unfit by Premier League standards. I put that down the the training or lack of from Bruce and his team. I don't condone the abuse he got but a good head coach he was not.

    • @jameschick4578
      @jameschick4578 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EdgeMan he did a great job getting villa up didn’t he..

    • @EdgeMan
      @EdgeMan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jameschick4578 Did a great job getting multiple sides promoted yet you focus on one thing?
      What a stupid point to make

    • @kaihiggins725
      @kaihiggins725 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@EdgeMan not really he failed to take the easiest club in the championship up while Dean Smith took them up with almost the exact same side. He is a shit manager

  • @gedgutierrez8741
    @gedgutierrez8741 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love the come dine with me reference at the start

  • @jacobthorne9930
    @jacobthorne9930 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is instantly made better by the 'Come Dine With Me' spin-off introduction. Love these Videos

  • @andorwid1880
    @andorwid1880 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video.
    But I don't think you mentioned if the 200m £ budget is realistic
    Or did I miss something?

  • @alitem3364
    @alitem3364 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Alfie keep uploading at this time of day because I'm at work and bored lol

  • @looneytoondaz6105
    @looneytoondaz6105 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    And what about contracts with a relegation claus in them like Wijnaldum etc had

  • @neilburns8869
    @neilburns8869 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You do have a few players who are at London clubs or more fashionable European clubs who are maybe unwilling or who's partners refuse to move to the North of England. One example of this was Oliver Giroud who played for Arsenal and Chelsea.
    There were rumours that he might sign for either Everton or Newcastle but it later emerged that Mrs Giroud was a bit fussy and refused to entertain a move to either Merseyside or Tyneside.
    The thing I would say is that the player concerned needs to make it known pretty early on if he really doesn't want to play or live in Tyneside.
    That way the club can then get on with trying to sign players who actually do want to play for Newcastle United & who don't have any issues about relocating to the NE of England.
    The way I look at it is that all areas have their own pros and cons but you should probably not go around with preconceived ideas about an area especially without having done your homework first because otherwise it is rather insensitive and very insulting to the people of the area.

    • @kaihiggins725
      @kaihiggins725 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      his wife just didn't wanna leave London. Milan obvs is a similar city

  • @Km.67
    @Km.67 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great choice of image 8:36

  • @thomasjohnson2862
    @thomasjohnson2862 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ‘ Viewers of this channel will know I rate Tarkowski highly’ - actually I didn’t because I rarely watch Alfie’s videos talking about football actually being played. I tend to watch the politics/history ones and What is going on ones!

  • @rory4605
    @rory4605 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I didn't subscribe to the 'powerful people are reptilians' theory, but then I saw Amanda Staveley.

  • @Reefeasy
    @Reefeasy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You need to do a video about Norwich City despite being dominant season after season in the championship.
    What's going wrong in the Premier League.
    Owners,transfers,injury hit seasons and just a lack of ambition at the higher level.
    Shopping in Aldi when others are spending in MS.

    • @Anderslaw
      @Anderslaw 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They actually spent a fair bit this season. And they are one of the very few clubs who actually run a sustainable business. There's not much they can do, they play fair and almost everyone else just runs at a huge loss

  • @theMoerster
    @theMoerster 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The "What's More"/Watmore pic was good. I imagine this would have been a hard video to work in the "Anyhow"/Eddie Howe pic....

  • @therealCJW900
    @therealCJW900 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the come dine with me reference😂😂😂

  • @timvrecic5903
    @timvrecic5903 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Just checked the description:
    “one just one game all season”
    Nice one Alfie 👍

  • @adaldi_
    @adaldi_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What Newcastle fans expect: Newcastle spend big on January, stay up by May
    What ideally should happen: Newcastle spend little, stay up
    Any other outcome: FAILURE
    Knowing how January transfer window works (a 10m player is being valued AT LEAST 40m) and the fact that they are a desperate PREMIER LEAGUE club with the most commercial money in the world, any team would be dumb to not sell to Newcastle any less than 30m.

  • @cillianholohan2459
    @cillianholohan2459 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you do a video on 7 3 way transfers or 7 best underdog UEFA youth league runs please

  • @yusufkassim8236
    @yusufkassim8236 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Day 5: Do a documentary on Guy Roux, a man who spent 44 years in total at AJ Auxerre as their manager

  • @owenmonjesmugas3637
    @owenmonjesmugas3637 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video.
    Also, day two of asking "What on Earth is going on at Atlético Tucumán?"

  • @TheStuartGibson
    @TheStuartGibson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The main issue is, will the new football manager update after the transfer window reflect them as spending less or more

  • @danieltaylor3737
    @danieltaylor3737 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those burns.... Ouch!

  • @someguynamedmike4766
    @someguynamedmike4766 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why there isn't any comments about you dropping in a Goal reference idk! Should've mentioned Gavin Harris tho, Santi thrives playing with him

  • @connorwillie5023
    @connorwillie5023 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro really has the best channel on TH-cam

  • @phreffable
    @phreffable 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What’s the dilemma -whether to have public beheadings as the half time entertainment at St. James’s?

  • @anthonyjudeaggabao2302
    @anthonyjudeaggabao2302 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ngl but placing trust with what Eddie Howe can still do to this current crop is the best plan Newcastle can do. Yeah they can loan but that’s an additional player to coach. If you wanna survive you got to have a solid team that’s coached properly. They need a solid 4-7 game run (ala dortmund 2014 and hamburg every season before the got relegated) to survive and I believe Eddie Howe has that in him

  • @noelborjesson27
    @noelborjesson27 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you make a video about the photo of the uzbel balon dor person saying lewandowski is too slow to win the balon dor?

  • @porhon6401
    @porhon6401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Newcastle should buy Hazard, Coutinho, Bale for starters. Kinda like how Man City start with Robinho

    • @unseatedtree3955
      @unseatedtree3955 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They need defenders don't get me wrong those players might help but its there defence that is terrible they need to get 2 or 3 top full backs a couple of center backs a solid holding midfielder and I think they will stay up

  • @PolecanePC
    @PolecanePC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Duvan Zapata his contract ends in 2023, and Lorenzo Insigne & Domenico Berardi duo - their contract end in june 2022, so they can be brought now as bargains.

    • @Micfri300
      @Micfri300 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Insigne would never go to Newcastle and berardi has said the premier league doesn't interest him multiple times. Personally I would look to get Chris smalling.

  • @SmallTalkbyQwertyDigital
    @SmallTalkbyQwertyDigital 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Honestly cant wait to com back to this vido and comment "this didn't age well"

  • @nelinio6
    @nelinio6 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Living near Newcastle but not being a Toon Fan I can look at it close up as a 'Neutral'. As long as the club invest something and are fighting in late April, any relegation hate will still be put at the Ashley/Bruce door and leaving the new owners in an 'Impossible task' from the start

  • @morganbartman6092
    @morganbartman6092 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can you do a history on professional football/soccer in America

  • @drillnewsandclips3798
    @drillnewsandclips3798 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Saw this idea from @ Matty Maloy . Video idea is to do teams that have played in European competitions whilst not being in the top flight of their domestic leagues

  • @simonmuller2206
    @simonmuller2206 ปีที่แล้ว

    It would be good to see you do a follow up video 1 year later..

  • @hurleycapetown8420
    @hurleycapetown8420 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Before January newcastle face Leicester away,Liverpool away,City and United at Home and then Everton Away,Luckily Leicester are in a slump so that might give newcastle a chance and also a chance against Everton but i think they will be lucky to get 3 points before January and that doesnt leave them in a good spot considering any new signings will take time to settle,if they are going to make big signing they need to focus on players with prem league experience who can settle quickly.

  • @jasonthomas4164
    @jasonthomas4164 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Newcastle should mostly go for loan and buy options,anything else might be disastrous for the club

  • @traviswebb3532
    @traviswebb3532 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a huge Newcastle fan great video. I watched their first win of the season and it was great to get the win and the clean sheet.

  • @mannalevey6442
    @mannalevey6442 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:29 I really disagree with this. As the Burnley match hadn't happened yet, our only proper matches under Howe were against Norwich and Arsenal. We were never going to beat Arsenal on their form at the time, but I feel we were amazing against Norwich. Playing a whole match with 10 players is really hard and I genuinely believe everyone did amazing. It was really unfortunate one player had to ruin it for us.
    In that match, the scorline really was disappointing. Our players worked so hard and did amazing, it showed clear improvement from Bruce and has excited most of the fanbase for the future, in my opinion. We were sloppy for one goal, however, we definitely have got a boost and have improved immensely.
    And, you wouldn't have seen it at the time, but we were still good-ish against Burnley. Joelinton, Schar, Shelvey, Lewis were all amazing and have been since leaving the shackles of Bruce.
    In January, I think it's quite clear where we need to improve.
    Centre Back. Considering we only have Fernandez and Schar who are useful isn't good. Our depth is lacking and we need a solid defender. I'd pick Tarkowski as his contract is running down, he is prem proven and isn't a huge downgrade for him (if a downgrade at all)
    Centre Midfield. Playing a 4-4-2, we have one man holding back in Shelvey, who is doing fantastic, and a more adventurous midfielder in Willock, who unfortunately isn't looking so strong. A player I'm not convinced would come is Kamara in Ligue 1. He is great defensively and could even cover centre back position. Even though Shelvey has been very good recently, we need more depth and rotation, and unfortunately, Kamara would have to start over him. Shelvey would be a great player for depth though. Another player linked with us who I'd like is Lingard. Playing similarly to Willock, he would suit our system perfectly. He wants a move away and won't be that expensive- not that money is a problem- so would be a great replacement for Willock and gain more depth.
    Wing back. Manquillo has never really let us down, but I feel we could step up a bit. It's a real push, but I'd love Trippier and I believe he wants to leave as well.
    Lastly, like I mentioned with our centre backs and midfield, we need depth. I honestly have no idea who, but a winger and striker is needed when inevitably with our luck, Maximin or Wilson gets injured and we're woeful.

    • @timjim875
      @timjim875 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Eddie how also had covid so was it Arsenal he wasn’t even In the dug out he’s only effectively had 3 games

    • @kaihiggins725
      @kaihiggins725 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@timjim875 no that was the Brentford game that we should have won but Darlow ruined it

  • @dvdv8197
    @dvdv8197 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    25:35 Did you really just put in a picture of Watmore just because you said "What's more"?? 😅🤣

  • @c23st7
    @c23st7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    When are u making a video about teams that won Champions league without winning their local league?

  • @gordonwilson1631
    @gordonwilson1631 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The manager appointment says it all.
    Survival this season using who’s available.

    • @gordonwilson1631
      @gordonwilson1631 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Brian Clough solution would be to get a great goalie, seasoned professionals for defence and young energetic forwards.
      Worked at Derby County and Nottingham Forest.
      Leeds United is a different story altogether.

    • @gordonwilson1631
      @gordonwilson1631 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Grab the best of the Rangers squad before Steven Gerrard.

  • @mattebandet
    @mattebandet 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Suggestion for new video: What on earth is going on at Besiktas?
    They are quite low in the Turkish league, and really crashed out of the CL.

  • @smokeyandtheassbandit
    @smokeyandtheassbandit 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whats going on at Sheffield wednesday day 48

  • @stephen123470
    @stephen123470 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What happened to Panathinaikos?

  • @timjim875
    @timjim875 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They should bring in shearer as head of recruitment someone who knows and breeds Newcastle and players will want to sign for Newcastle

  • @jamesr4032
    @jamesr4032 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a Newcastle fan I have no doubt we could go to the top of world football in the future. So to talk about Man City and Chelsea at the time and not being in a relegation battle is silly in my mind. I wouldn’t mind going into the championship for a year. It’s a set back but with the extreme riches there is no reason we can’t bounce up and be in a better position. One season in my mind is very little considering the last 14 years we’ve been through

  • @MrWtfisthat2
    @MrWtfisthat2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    on the theme of loan players saving clubs - Best season-long loans?

  • @jamesmichael521
    @jamesmichael521 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a Newcastle fan I genuinely don’t think we’ll spend this window. It’s basically accepted that we’ll go down which is absolutely fine because we’ll restructure the club in the championship and do a Wolves where we buy a few decent players and build a squad around that before coming back to the prem. Getting relegated is literally least of our problems, plus is means we may have the derby back next season which has been sorely missed

  • @boombaporiginal3359
    @boombaporiginal3359 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Newcastle should try loan Lingaard, considering the effect he had at Weat Ham, maybe Dean Henderson on loan too. There are a lot of players who could improve Newcastle who aren't playing ath their own clubs that I don't think they'd get bumped on. Newcastle's biggest issue is the centre backs, they need two!

  • @thomascarr3748
    @thomascarr3748 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Eddie howe looks like Steve Bruce's after photo at slimmingworld

  • @ThreeRunHomer
    @ThreeRunHomer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They should hire you to guide their transfers because you detailed good ideas in this video. But you should decline the job offer because if the club is relegated you will be executed. 👍🏼

  • @TheStuartGibson
    @TheStuartGibson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Newcastle need to use the opening days of the window more than deadline day, the sooner they get a new core to help them survive is key, sooner they get the better. Liverpool fan here, great to see another sleeping giant waking up

  • @DGAMINGDE
    @DGAMINGDE 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Even if Newcastle United wont have a greadt January this idea cust make the January better for the channel:
    Day 5: Top 7 football clubs that have similar logos (FC Barcelona and Consolat Marseille, Benfica Lisbon and Hamm Benfica)

  • @arzhi_azis
    @arzhi_azis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Day 180: Indonesia XI If All Eligible Players Had Declared For Them

  • @876jamaicanyouth
    @876jamaicanyouth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's with that cheeky show of the banner everything isn't balck and white asking for a friend we're here for football

  • @donovanch462
    @donovanch462 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Day 59 Every professional seasons of one player ranked from worst to best ( Messi,
    Maradona, Henry hell I would even take Maguire whoever you want)

  • @richardbeck818
    @richardbeck818 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    They need to strengthen but should stay clear of marquee signings as they will end up paying to much and too high on wages. Really they need to look at teams who are struggling financially like a lot of French teams and some of the championship teams. Billing, Brereton, and solanke, all depending on how much they cost. I know people will probably say they are resigned to getting relegation but it is the lowest risk strategy as they possibly won't have to pay as much on transfer fees or wages and if they was to get relegated they have players that are proven championship players.

  • @seanelderbrant1277
    @seanelderbrant1277 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Switched off at the suggestion of Joe Worrall 😂

  • @dvdv8197
    @dvdv8197 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Re: Ligue 1.
    What about Jonathan David??

  • @Hyf5
    @Hyf5 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Should that sound like something you might want to do? woah, we're seeing real change in this channel.