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My Point of Toon @mypointoftoon.bsky.social · 2d

Until on-pitch success 🏆 and revenue 📊 hit elite levels, our current stars remain part of the evolution towards becoming a true “super-club.”

While today’s news 🗞 is positive, we should enjoy watching Sandro 🇮🇹 in black & white ⚫️⚪️ while we can.

#NUFC aren’t the end game for Europe’s elite — yet.

The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 2d

Sandro Tonali has another three full seasons to run on his contract, plus Newcastle hold the option of extending it by a further year, due to a secret deal handed to the midfielder during his 10-month suspension for gambling offences.

✍️ @chrisdhwaugh.bsky.social and @georgecaulkin.bsky.social

Sandro Tonali signed secret Newcastle contract extension after gambling ban

The Italian's Newcastle terms actually run until 2030, rather than the publicly reported 2028.

www.nytimes.com

My Point of Toon @mypointoftoon.bsky.social · 3d

FT: #NUFC 3-0 #Benfica
▪️ Second half was different class 💫
▫️ Wingers made their point 🫵🏻
▪️ Gordon industrious & unrelenting 🔋
▫️ Fully deserved MoM ⭐️
▪️ Nick Pope… take a bow 🧤
▫️ Back 5️⃣ rock solid again 🪨
▪️ Now, to carry that form into league action 💪🏻

#NEWBEN #UCL

Newcastle United @newcastleunited.com · 3d

BACK-TO-BACK WINS IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE! 🤩

FULL-TIME | Newcastle United 3 Benfica 0

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My Point of Toon @mypointoftoon.bsky.social · 3d

#NUFC Appreciation Post ⚫️⚪️

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My Point of Toon @mypointoftoon.bsky.social · 3d

HT: #NUFC 1-0 #Benfica
▪️ New-look midfield 3️⃣ impressing so far
▫️ Big Nick 🇩🇪 isolated vs. back five 🧱
▪️ Lukebakio looks dangerous ⚠️
▫️ Trippier looks off with passing & decisions 😬
▪️ Set-pieces look promising
▫️ Patience & crowd needed to see it through 🙌🏻

#UCL #NEWBEN

Newcastle United @newcastleunited.com · 3d

Anthony Gordon's fourth #UCL goal of the season has us in front at the break 🙌

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My Point of Toon @mypointoftoon.bsky.social · 3d

Predicted #NUFC starting XI tonight:
▪️Murphy and Ramsey start ⬆️
▫️By all accounts, Tonali 🇮🇹 rested
▪️Ramsey could play in the 10 role❓️
▫️Brazilian boys moved deeper to negate Sudakov ⚠️
▪️Opportunity tonight for AG10⚡️- Suspect full-backs

#NEWBEN #UCL

My Point of Toon @mypointoftoon.bsky.social · 4d

After letting Saturday’s result marinate 🤔 & rewatching the full 9️⃣0️⃣ 📽
▪️ Tired midfield 3️⃣ — unavoidable mistake 😪
▫️ Ramsey deserves an extended run 🙏🏻
▪️ Opponents know the plan down the left 💡
▫️ Murphy can’t carry the load while nursing his Achilles 🩼

#BRINEW #NUFC

Newcastle United @newcastleunited.com · 6d

Defeat on the south coast. ⏱️

My Point of Toon @mypointoftoon.bsky.social · 6d

Definitely, just as much as Saints away at The Dell 😱

My Point of Toon @mypointoftoon.bsky.social · 6d

💯 Our chances of a good result depend on the wingers helping out the fullbacks. Remember we have 3 away clean sheets, trust in Eddie to have the game plan ✊🏻

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My Point of Toon @mypointoftoon.bsky.social · 6d

Return to action this afternoon, and no stiffer test than renowned bogey team #BHAFC

Hard to believe we’ve not won in the #EPL on the South-East coast.

Here's my predicted #NUFC XI 👇🏻
▪️ Back 5️⃣ unchanged
▫️ J7 🇧🇷 rested for Benfica
▫️ Murphy picked ahead of Elanga

#BHANEW

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My Point of Toon @mypointoftoon.bsky.social · 13d

A welcome #NUFC appointment 🤝🏻 after the off-pitch upheaval over the past 18 months.

Eddie’s success thus far has earned him the right to shape & lead the club forward, and bringing in a DOF he trusts is fantastic news 📰

Welcome to the Toon, Ross 👋🏻

www.newcastleunited.com/en/news/newc...

Newcastle United appoint Ross Wilson as Sporting Director - Newcastle United

Newcastle United are delighted to announce the appointment of Ross Wilson as the club's Sporting Director.

www.newcastleunited.com

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My Point of Toon @mypointoftoon.bsky.social · 15d

What have been the greatest moments since the #NUFCTakeover❓️

In ascending order, here are my top five:
1️⃣ 24/25 – CC Final 🏆
2️⃣ 21/22 – Arsenal 🌪
3️⃣ 23/24 – PSG 🇫🇷
4️⃣ 22/23 – 22 mins ⌚️ vs Spurs 🧹
5️⃣ 21/22 – Pre-match vs Spurs 🥹

#NUFCFans — What would make your list? 👇🏻

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My Point of Toon @mypointoftoon.bsky.social · 16d

I went back and listened to the very first one (Nov-19) with my morning cup of joe.

My my, you fellas have come a long way since then 👏🏻 many congrats on the new format and good luck for the season ahead ⚫️⚪️

I'm signed, sealed, and listening in.

Tom (MPoT)

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My Point of Toon @mypointoftoon.bsky.social · 17d

A very happy #NUFCTakeoverDay to all #NUFCFans 🍻

4️⃣ years on, our worries have shifted — from a club not trying to compete, to one where we debate tickets 🎟 & stadium growth 🏟

A sign of how far we’ve come 💭

Let’s take a moment to rejoice at the achievements #NUFC ⚫️⚪️

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My Point of Toon @mypointoftoon.bsky.social · 18d

Another brilliant display from #Botman & #Thiaw yesterday 👏🏻 Their chemistry is clear to see 👀

Calm, composed, defensively sharp & confident on the ball ⚽️

Injuries permitting, there’s no reason they can’t be talked about as one of the best CB pairings 💪🏻 in the #EPL

#NUFC

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My Point of Toon @mypointoftoon.bsky.social · 19d

FT: #NUFC 2-0 #NFFC
▪️ Much-improved second-half 💪🏻
▫️ Greater intensity in the press suffocated Forest 🌳
▪️ Midfield trio led the charge 🐎
▫️ Big Nick could’ve had a hat-trick 🎩
▪️ Penalty makes it 3️⃣ in 3️⃣ 👏🏻
▫️ Glimpse of the future with Botman 🇳🇱 & Thiaw 🇩🇪

#NEWNFO #EPL

Newcastle United @newcastleunited.com · 19d

A BIG WIN AT ST. JAMES' PARK! 😍

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My Point of Toon @mypointoftoon.bsky.social · 19d

HT: #NUFC 0-0 #NFFC
▪️ Bright start but faded as the half went on
▫️ Forest 🌳 defending stifled our attack & build-up
▪️ Gordon ⚡️ & Burn drifting inside, losing width
▫️ Forest’s threat coming down our left
▪️ Set pieces could be key in the second half

#NEWNFO #EPL

Newcastle United @newcastleunited.com · 19d

Goalless at the break ⏸️

HALF-TIME | Newcastle United 0 Nottingham Forest 0

My Point of Toon @mypointoftoon.bsky.social · 19d

C’mon lads, let’s head into the break with a bang 💥 at the cathedral 🏟

Predicted XI vs. Big Ange’s Nottingham Forest 🌳
▪️ Same group that impressed in Europe 🇪🇺
▫️ Limited training means match rhythm is vital
▪️ Front 3️⃣ — another chance to build chemistry

#NUFC #NEWNFO #EPL

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My Point of Toon @mypointoftoon.bsky.social · 19d

#NUFC Appreciation Post ⚫️⚪️
▪️A one-club man and one of the top goalkeepers 🧤 from his era.
▫️Bill Shankly once said: “It’s debatable whether there’s a better goalkeeper in the country.”
▪️Before my time, but well aware of his impact and place in our history 📖
▫️RIP Willie 🙏🏻

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My Point of Toon @mypointoftoon.bsky.social · 22d

While results have been mixed 🎰 lately, a huge positive has been Sven Botman’s 🇳🇱 return to fitness & form #NUFC

Arguably the most gifted CB to wear black & white since Woodgate & Moncur.

His presence 🧱, defensive quality & ability to build from the back was sorely missed.

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My Point of Toon @mypointoftoon.bsky.social · 22d

This is one of the greatest & most important results in Europe in the modern era #NUFC

For a club often absent from European competition, this sends a strong message:

“We’re here. We’re serious. We’re here to compete” 💪🏻

Union St. Gilloise 0, Newcastle 4 💥

Let it sink in 💭

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My Point of Toon @mypointoftoon.bsky.social · 23d

FT: #USG 0-4 #NUFC
▪️ Professional second-half job 👏🏻
▫️ Wingers silenced their critics 😎
▪️ Elanga 🇸🇪 was the difference maker
▫️Forward line showed glimpses of their potential
▪️ The Botman we love is back 🇳🇱
▫️ One of our finest European nights since Antwerp ’94 🏆

#UCL

Newcastle United @newcastleunited.com · 23d

A big away win in the UCL 🤩

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My Point of Toon @mypointoftoon.bsky.social · 23d

HT: #USG 0-2 #NUFC
▪️ Imposed ourselves from the off 💪🏻
▫️ Elanga’s best 45 mins in black & white ⚫️⚪️
▪️ Bruno & Tonali bossing midfield
▫️ Must cut the sloppiness at the back ⚠️
▪️ Halfway to a vital win away in Europe 🇪🇺
#UCL

Newcastle United @newcastleunited.com · 23d

Two to the good! 😁

My Point of Toon @mypointoftoon.bsky.social · 23d

Big test of character for the lads in Brussels 🇧🇪 after Sunday’s setback #NUFC

Eddie will rotate minutes ahead of Forest 🌳 My predicted XI vs. #USG:
▪️ Pope in goal 🧤
▫️ Schär, Tripps & Hall return
▪️ Miley for Bruno ⬆️
▫️ Osula & Elanga up top alongside Gordon⚡️

#USGNEW #UCL

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My Point of Toon @mypointoftoon.bsky.social · 25d

Read other reviews, slept on it, and it still nags me #NEWARS
▪️ #AFC played better & deserved the win
▫️ Our attack needs time to grow 🪴
▪️ Good teams still grind 👷‍♂️ results when off-colour
▫️ Where’s the savvy & dark arts gone #NUFC❓️
▪️ Next 4️⃣ #EPL games will reveal a lot

My Point of Toon @mypointoftoon.bsky.social · 26d

Keeping everything crossed 🤞🏻 for the lad.

One of the first names on Eddie's teamsheet and among the best full-backs in Europe 🇪🇺, let alone the #EPL

Best wishes & good luck, #Tino 🙏🏻

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