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Protecting Isak: Smokescreens, Signings & Speculation
44:08|A brutal week on Tyneside - on and off the pitch.In this episode of Talk of the Toon, we react to Newcastle’s 4-0 pre-season defeat to Celtic.Sloppy? Tired? Unprepared? We break down the warning signs - and what Eddie Howe must address.Then, we dig into the transfer chaos:£120m Isak bid rumours from LiverpoolWas the Ekitike chase just a decoy?Brentford’s Yoane Wissa (19 goals) now on the radarSean Longstaff joins Leeds in a £12m+ moveMan City’s buy-back clause threatens Newcastle’s move for James TraffordIs this the wake-up call Newcastle needed?Elanga In, Wilson Out, Longstaff Linked, Trafford Waits
37:54|Newcastle United fans, buckle up - it’s been a whirlwind of a week on Tyneside.In this episode of Talk of the Toon, we break down the latest headlines:Anthony Elanga's exciting arrival from Nottingham ForestCallum Wilson’s emotional departure after five goal-filled yearsSean Longstaff's possible move away amid Leeds United interestJames Trafford’s future in limbo as goalkeeper talks stallWe dive into what these moves mean for Eddie Howe’s project, how the squad is shaping up for the season ahead, and which positions still need strengthening.Tune in for 30+ minutes of insight, debate, and passionate Geordie chat. Don’t forget to share your thoughts with us - are NUFC making the right moves?The Worst NUFC XI of the Premier League Era
47:54|We’ve done it. We’ve compiled the most painful, most ineffective, and most unforgettable Worst XI in Newcastle United’s Premier League history.No loans. No Championship bailouts. Just 11 players who actually played in the top flight — and left us wondering how.From Boumsong’s chaos to Rivière’s 1-in-26, we break down every pick, share the trauma, and even get stuck into the manager.Best NUFC PL XI: We Go Head-to-Head with ChatGPT
37:37|Who picks a better Newcastle XI from the Premier League era - us, or AI? In this episode of Talk of the Toon, we each build our ultimate NUFC PL-era starting XI in a classic 4-4-2 formation.We’ve got legends, cult heroes, and some serious debates (Isak or Ferdinand? Ginola or Gordon? Bruno or Speed?). Then, ChatGPT reveals its team - and it’s not messing around.Can a bot really out-Toon us?We debate the lineups, run a simulated match, who will win...?