Pin-seeker
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Why anyone would want him anywhere near their club is beyond me.He’s on loan and can’t play his parent club without permission.
He has been poor for us though tbf, don’t see that becoming a permanent move.
Bdill93
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World record fee or get stuffed.
Clubs smart, we keep our players on long contracts, it’s going to be whopping cash to take him from Villa.
Blokes absolutely insane though.
Bdill93
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If Emery can’t get him going then I fear he’s never going to be the player he once promised to be. Been disappointed with him so far in his appearances - but we needed depth out wide and he ticked a box.
4LEX
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He's got 5 league goals in 15 games and has been absolutely cained for his lack of all round game. His record isn't that bad given he's not started all and missed a few through injury so hasn't had much momentum.
The reason it's not such big news is Man Utd are a bigger club and Arsenal also have made other good signings which have done the business.
On the topic of strikers, you must be concerned about Sesko? I know he's been injured but from what I've seen he looks miles off it so far.
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Pin-seeker
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Until he gets his ego in check,he’s no chance imo.
Arthur Wedge
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How two professional referees can see that Chalobah challenge and say it’s not a foul is embarrassing
Garnacho was very lucky with his snidey studs challenge
Tashyboy
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I am often accused of not “getting the point”. But in this instance I totally get the point. That article could have been written after any game where clubs have been on the wrong end of poor, shocking, wrong, dodgy, etc etc decisions. VAR decisions we were told would help to cut out mistakes. Not only has it highlighted mistakes, it has sucked the emotion out of the game, especially for match going fans who have paid a fortune to watch decisions that take an age to take. VAR is killing the game.
Oddly enough I watched the City v Brentford game midweek, a Carabao cup game. During the game the linesman put his flag up instantly he saw an offside. He was correct, but I was gobsmacked. It was a pleasure to see an official make a decision. The game flowed. It was not called back like it would be in a premier league game, 10 seconds later in which time players have been injured. So it begs the question, why are officials asked to officiate the same game under different rules and circumstances. In one competition they flag for offside instantly. In another game they don’t. Not only that, the players know In One game a ref will blow instantly, in others he lets it go. How is that right the same game using different rules.
Having watched a Carabao game and a Premier league game, I know which format I would sooner watch, and it’s not the Premier league.
So why no VAR in the Carabao cup comp.
Is VAR used in Carabao Cup?
Each year, VAR is only guaranteed for use in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium, while all other rounds are at the jurisdiction of the EFL.While the decision to use VAR is up to EFL discretion on a situational basis, according to precedent, VAR will only be confirmed as active if all host venues in the particular round have VAR capabilities. Usually, that means that most of the early and middle rounds do not use VAR as many lower-league stadiums do not have VAR capabilties.
Last season (2024/25), it was used for the semifinals, where Newcastle saw a goal chalked off on review in the second leg against Arsenal when Alexander Isak's early strike was nullified for offside.
Furthermore, after trialing in 2024/25, the Carabao Cup now participates in the push for in-stadium announcements for VAR reviews in English football. When referees go to the pitchside monitor for a review, they will make a verbal announcement of the ultimate decision to inform the viewers both in-stadium and watching on the broadcast.
The first use of this in any English competition was during last season's Carabao Cup, which paved the way for other competitions to use the procedure.
For me VAR has taken the reactive responsibility away from the man in the middle. What we were promised has not materialised in any way shape or form. The people that made mistakes as referees are making bigger mistakes with VAR. And for me they are protecting one another.
The piece that has been highlighted sums it up perfectly for me and not just for Newcastle but for all clubs and fans.
Arthur Wedge
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Not looking good for him , was a great finish as well
