Production Designer, Art Director, Stand By Props, anything Art Department. Also a mean carpenter and huge football fan
Dublin, Ireland
Joined July 2011
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John McHale retweeted
Matthias Jaissle is a very very smart coach. The fit with Newcastle’s squad is there because he does have a default setting of wanting to dominate with a high pressing 4-4-2. However it is more than that. You can see that his players are completely in sync off-the-ball - they can be sitting in a mid-block and the triggers to transform this into high pressing are harmonic and result in the opposition being strangled.
A key thing that Newcastle will benefit from is Jaissle’s flexibility. He is not a plan A only “my way and only my way” type of coach. He adapts to and maximises the talent that he has. You can see this with how he has set up plays that maximise Galeño (in-behind threat from wide), Firmino (pocket player), Toney (aerial threat/hold-up), Mahrez (wide creator). And he often targets opposition team weaknesses with his players’ strengths. This should have Newcastle competing very well strategically vs big teams. It was a hallmark of his back to back AFC Champions League wins. What comes across with his football is that he fundamentally has very strong understanding of his players’ games and will help them excel.
Strong feeling is that Jaissle is a hidden coaching gem (because he’s been in Saudi). He should play into the strengths of Newcastle’s squad but also give them extra tools to evolve. This is a very exciting appointment.
John McHale retweeted
Yoane Wissa's first season at #NUFC was disappointing to say the least.
However, this World Cup he looks like a new, sharper player, looking to make a point.
I broke down his key goals and moments so far to discuss why his 26/27 season could be a MASSIVE one.
a thread 🧵
John McHale retweeted
#NUFC have needed a left-footed RW for ages, with Miguel Almiron being the last to play for the club.
Today the club launched a hijack bid for the extremely talented Zadok Yohanna.
From ridiculous pace to RIDICULOUS stats, here's why he'd be an unbelievable buy.
a thread 🧵
John McHale retweeted
After years of investment into the academy, the rewards are starting to show.
You know Leo Shahar and Sean Neave, but there is SO much more talent to discover.
From a CM with 60+G/A to the best GK talent in the country, here are 11 #NUFC talents YOU need to know...
a thread 🧵
John McHale retweeted
1. Press link Newcastle to player
2. Fans get excited
3. Press link player to another team
4. Fans get angry
5. Player signs for other team
6. Fans get more angry
Ahead of the summer transfer window, please remember it’s all a massive engagement farm and your clicks = 💰
#nufc
John McHale retweeted
Theory: Doctor Strange Saw Further Than Thanos🚨
When Strange looked at 14,000,605 futures, he wasn’t searching for a single way to win. He was searching for a future that didn’t collapse after the win.
There were many timelines where Thanos was defeated. Different deaths. Different survivors. But in most of them, time manipulation spiraled out of control. Heroes kept trying to fix things, branches multiplied, incursions followed, and the multiverse rushed toward war (Kang, Doom same outcome, different name).
The Endgame timeline is different because Strange lets the worst thing happen first. He gives up the Time Stone, the Snap occurs, and the universe lives with the consequences for five years. No constant rewrites. No panic corrections. That delay creates stability.
The Time Heist was meant to happen. Loki escaping wasn’t but that fracture produces a Loki who ultimately stabilizes the multiverse instead of conquering it.
Strange didn’t choose a future where the Avengers won.He chose one where what came after didn’t destroy everything.
Thanos was the test.The multiversal war was the real threat.
John McHale retweeted
Newcastle United have reportedly won the signature of the "#2 Korean talent" Park Seung-soo ✍️
His story to joining #NUFC, how good he is (with video clip analysis), what this deal means for the club, and why I think he could become a TOP TOP winger.
a thread 🧵
John McHale retweeted
Conclusion
In conclusion, I’d be very happy if we signed Mbeumo, I think he fits our right wing position perfectly. He is near impossible to stop when counter attacking, his understanding when pressing is good and he can absolutely lead a press but also his defensive work rate is top notch, Jacob Murphy is frequently tasked to form back five’s OOP, Mbeumo has done the same at Brentford on numerous occasions. He is versatile as well, he’d offer us Cf cover, however, Mbeumo is very much a transition striker, you’d want him in wide areas vs set defence, a front two of Mbeumo and Isak is a new tactical option for Eddie to try. Importantly, Mbeumo is left footed, our RHS has been lacking a left footer on the RHS this season, Mbeumo will help our RHS become more dynamic and unpredictable. Furthermore, Brentford system is very similar to Newcastle’ in terms of high pressing, focus on physicality and the use of wide triangles, it wouldn’t take long at all for Mbeumo to get used to Newcastle’s style of play. A concern I have is his overperformance of XG this season and whether he can do that consistently, I think yes and no. Mbeumo is a great ball striker and has a great shooting technique, he is also so positive with his actions which means he will always be bringing output to the side, however, I don’t think his shooting is perfect and as previously mentioned he can misplace his planting foot, so it wouldn’t completely surprise me if his goal scoring numbers dropped off a tad bit but I do think he can consistently overperform is XG numbers. Mbeumo has also been super unlucky to not have more assists this season, with higher quality teammates at Newcastle I firmly believe Mbeumo’s output could increase even further at Newcastle. #NUFC
John McHale retweeted
In 1238, Granada's engineers pulled off the biggest feat in medieval history:
They built a self-sustaining water system 200 meters up a mountain.
But what they created next nearly destroyed physics forever.
Here's the full story: 🧵
John McHale retweeted
Thread of interesting things you (probably) didn’t know 🧵
1. These "wavy walls" in England surprisingly use fewer bricks than straight ones. Originating in Ancient Egypt, their arch design provides sturdy support with just one layer, unlike straight walls that require two.
John McHale retweeted
With Brighton tomorrow looming as #NUFC's final home fixture of the season, it's fair to say we've had some great goals at St James' this season.
Champions League stunners, individual efforts, and top team football; looking at some of our best home moments in 23/24🔎
a thread🧵
John McHale retweeted
This team 🫶
ALT Team photo in the dressing room after today's 4-0 win over Spurs
John McHale retweeted
If you’ve a spare quid or 2.. the lads are the best…
Fundraiser by Eoin Doyle : Run lads run gofund.me/c4d0b9b2 – at Täby, Sverige
John McHale retweeted
If your club has had terrible owners in the past but has come through it, give this a Retweet
I need some hope
John McHale retweeted
I remember seeing him as a 17 year old for Parma and he was amazing. The best @gianluigibuffon enjoy your retirement, a total legend 💛💙🤍
John McHale retweeted
SCOUTING PROFILE- SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE
Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible edition 7 came out just as #Milan was vaguely linked to #Villareal winger Samuel #Chukwueze . What Milan fans thought was another false dawn like the previous few years, this time Furlani and Moncada made the Impossible, Possible finally landing its target after drawn out negotiations with Villareal president making various moves across the board to make money. Nevertheless Milan got the move and Chukwueze is slated to reach tomorrow.
With the thread we aim to look at
· Chukwueze’s role at Villareal
· His strengths
· His Weakness
· His compatibility in Pioli’s scheme of things
· Statistical comparison with other Milan players
