11 Most Intriguing Revelations From Newcastle Fans' Forum

3. No Guarantees On A Striker

Having spent the summer being linked to established centre-forwards across Europe, the club were asked if they would pursue a striker in January when the transfer window opens again. Inevitably, the club mentioned how much rebuilding of the squad had been done, and that "additional attacking players had been pursued." Targets would be assessed, but there would be NO guarantees made in reference to January. Translation "We cannot guarantee, because fans have an infuriating habit of taking them to heart and throwing them back in Pardew's face. Like when he promised categorically that there was no way Andy Carroll would be sold."