We are in very uncertain times at the moment, with talk of a potential £350million takeover by Dubai-based businessman Sheikh Khaled Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and yet we have no guarantees that Rafa Benitez will still be at the helm come July 1.
With all the questions swirling around Tyneside, when the club shared that Miguel Almiron had been called up for Paraguay’s 23-man Copa America squad, most of the replies focused on matters firmly at St James’ Park.
Almiron’s call up will give the 25-year-old a chance to earn his 16th international cap, having represented his country in World Cup qualifiers, international friendlies and twice at the 2016 Copa America.
The attacking midfielder’s first chance at another cap will come against Honduras in a pre-tournament friendly on June 6, before facing Guatemala on June 9.
Paraguay then kick off their Copa America campaign against Qatar at the Maracana on June 16, before facing Argentina and Colombia.
Newcastle supporters reacting to his call up, however, were focusing on events closer to home…
Announce Oil along with Mbappe, Hazard, Sane, Griezmann and De Ligt. We need to be quick so we can win the treble next season !!
— Nufc. (@Nole70875642) May 30, 2019
Announce oil or announce Rafa????
— Dan⚽️ (@danadc0ck) May 30, 2019
It’s like you’re trying to annoy people!!
This “business as usual” approach is pathetic. The club’s only statement so far has been NO COMMENT.
So either release a proper post explaining the latest events or don’t post anything at all.
— John Potts #NUFC (@johnpottm) May 30, 2019
Announce takeover off and andy carroll loan
— Josh Gordon (@JoshGordon8) May 30, 2019
Announce Rafa.
— thereal andrew young (@temperamentalan) May 30, 2019
I love Miguel but how about you post something more important like the takeover
— Scott (@scxttnufc) May 30, 2019
Announce oil
— Craig Wells (@CraigWe23951344) May 30, 2019
Please announce the #NUFCTakeover, thank you. #NUFC
— Allan Brough (@AllanBrough) May 30, 2019
Who cares ? You know what we all cre about and want to hear from you about So come on ???? Say something !!
— Adam Clarke (@Adamclarko) May 30, 2019
Of course he has hes class. We want to hear something about the takeover or rafa. So release a statement for us fans instead of hiding away
— Brandon. (@__Brandon_97) May 30, 2019
Please just tell the fans what is going on
— AP (@HatTrickPerez) May 30, 2019