Jake Armstrong
@jakearmstrong.bsky.social
21 ~ NUFC fan ~ Interested in the tactical side of the game, often write about it as well.
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🧵James Trafford has a +1.1 in his PSXG for City this season (Level with Donnarumma) however less than Pope (2.8) but higher than Ramsdale (-0.7).
He’s stopped 6.1% of crosses which is 0.7% lower than Donnarumma. 1/ #NUFC
He’s stopped 6.1% of crosses which is 0.7% lower than Donnarumma. 1/ #NUFC
BREAKING: James Trafford and Stefan Ortega are both open to leaving #ManCity in the January transfer window, with the Englishman having been told he was joining as first choice when arriving from Burnley in the summer.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:12 PM
🧵James Trafford has a +1.1 in his PSXG for City this season (Level with Donnarumma) however less than Pope (2.8) but higher than Ramsdale (-0.7).
He’s stopped 6.1% of crosses which is 0.7% lower than Donnarumma. 1/ #NUFC
He’s stopped 6.1% of crosses which is 0.7% lower than Donnarumma. 1/ #NUFC
Build up to Fulham's first goal looks really bad from a Spurs' pov.
Initial press seems okay, force Fulham wide but then look at the positioning of Kolo Muani and Kudus. Who are they marking or pressing? What purpose are they holding? 1/2
Initial press seems okay, force Fulham wide but then look at the positioning of Kolo Muani and Kudus. Who are they marking or pressing? What purpose are they holding? 1/2
December 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Build up to Fulham's first goal looks really bad from a Spurs' pov.
Initial press seems okay, force Fulham wide but then look at the positioning of Kolo Muani and Kudus. Who are they marking or pressing? What purpose are they holding? 1/2
Initial press seems okay, force Fulham wide but then look at the positioning of Kolo Muani and Kudus. Who are they marking or pressing? What purpose are they holding? 1/2
Watching Miley deal with this situation so calmly just shows his value. One of our smartest players and personally I’m having him in our best midfield three currently. #NUFC
November 30, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Watching Miley deal with this situation so calmly just shows his value. One of our smartest players and personally I’m having him in our best midfield three currently. #NUFC
Personally I’m not fully on the Ramsdale train, I do still see the value of Pope but it was nice to have our +1 in build up have the confidence to try passes like these. #NUFC
November 30, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Personally I’m not fully on the Ramsdale train, I do still see the value of Pope but it was nice to have our +1 in build up have the confidence to try passes like these. #NUFC
YESSSSSSSSSSS
So so happy, back to back wins in the PL and the first away win in the PL this season.
Top top shift in and out of possession. Onto Spurs on Tuesday UTFM
#NUFC
So so happy, back to back wins in the PL and the first away win in the PL this season.
Top top shift in and out of possession. Onto Spurs on Tuesday UTFM
#NUFC
November 29, 2025 at 7:34 PM
YESSSSSSSSSSS
So so happy, back to back wins in the PL and the first away win in the PL this season.
Top top shift in and out of possession. Onto Spurs on Tuesday UTFM
#NUFC
So so happy, back to back wins in the PL and the first away win in the PL this season.
Top top shift in and out of possession. Onto Spurs on Tuesday UTFM
#NUFC
Good chance here for Ramsdale to make a call for the starting position.
Really happy Miley is starting but I presume it’s because Tonali is fatigued rather than tactical (but you never know 🤷♂️)
Good chance for Elanga as well, his pace against Mykolenko could be really useful.
Need a win! #NUFC
Really happy Miley is starting but I presume it’s because Tonali is fatigued rather than tactical (but you never know 🤷♂️)
Good chance for Elanga as well, his pace against Mykolenko could be really useful.
Need a win! #NUFC
November 29, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Good chance here for Ramsdale to make a call for the starting position.
Really happy Miley is starting but I presume it’s because Tonali is fatigued rather than tactical (but you never know 🤷♂️)
Good chance for Elanga as well, his pace against Mykolenko could be really useful.
Need a win! #NUFC
Really happy Miley is starting but I presume it’s because Tonali is fatigued rather than tactical (but you never know 🤷♂️)
Good chance for Elanga as well, his pace against Mykolenko could be really useful.
Need a win! #NUFC
Reflective thoughts on yesterday
Small thread 🧵#NUFC
Small thread 🧵#NUFC
November 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Reflective thoughts on yesterday
Small thread 🧵#NUFC
Small thread 🧵#NUFC
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Howe has carried the new ownership and the football club for the best part of 2 years while the club couldn’t spend a penny.
The issues caused by PSR are on the ownership & ultimately led to unsettling Isak/Gordon. Only question for ownership should be “where’s the stadium/training ground?” #nufc
The issues caused by PSR are on the ownership & ultimately led to unsettling Isak/Gordon. Only question for ownership should be “where’s the stadium/training ground?” #nufc
He's spent £250m, and pursued some of his own personal transfer targets in the process.
What's nonsense is assuming the owners aren't going to ask questions of results and performances.
What's nonsense is assuming the owners aren't going to ask questions of results and performances.
November 2, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Howe has carried the new ownership and the football club for the best part of 2 years while the club couldn’t spend a penny.
The issues caused by PSR are on the ownership & ultimately led to unsettling Isak/Gordon. Only question for ownership should be “where’s the stadium/training ground?” #nufc
The issues caused by PSR are on the ownership & ultimately led to unsettling Isak/Gordon. Only question for ownership should be “where’s the stadium/training ground?” #nufc
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The 24/25 season was historic for #NUFC. Howe turned a rough summer into our first major domestic 🏆 in 70 years—and UCL qualification.
But success brings expectation. With PSR easing & more games in 25/26, fans & Howe expect investment.
But who to buy? Welcome to my third annual Summer Transfer 🧵
But success brings expectation. With PSR easing & more games in 25/26, fans & Howe expect investment.
But who to buy? Welcome to my third annual Summer Transfer 🧵
June 1, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The 24/25 season was historic for #NUFC. Howe turned a rough summer into our first major domestic 🏆 in 70 years—and UCL qualification.
But success brings expectation. With PSR easing & more games in 25/26, fans & Howe expect investment.
But who to buy? Welcome to my third annual Summer Transfer 🧵
But success brings expectation. With PSR easing & more games in 25/26, fans & Howe expect investment.
But who to buy? Welcome to my third annual Summer Transfer 🧵
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✨ The return of Newcastle’s biggest Academy talent – What next for Lewis Miley ⚫️⚪️
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The return of Newcastle’s biggest Academy talent - What next for Lewis Miley
Lewis Miley has just come back from an injury that left him out for several months. I feel as if a lot of us, including me, have forgotten how good this lad is. So, here is a deep dive into the young…
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November 27, 2024 at 3:17 PM
✨ The return of Newcastle’s biggest Academy talent – What next for Lewis Miley ⚫️⚪️
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Taylor Harwood-Bellis - Fabian Schar’s long-term replacement at Newcastle United? ⚫️⚪️
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Fabian Schar’s long-term replacement - £25m England talent the perfect successor?
Back in 2022, I suggested on Twitter (now ‘X’) that Newcastle should sign Taylor Harwood-Bellis; a player who has all the tools to be our long-term replacement for Fabian Schar. At the time…
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November 19, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Taylor Harwood-Bellis - Fabian Schar’s long-term replacement at Newcastle United? ⚫️⚪️
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Another brick in the #NUFC fan community, wor
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has joined us here on blue sky.
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ALT: homer simpson and bart simpson are sitting on a couch with the words come come dear one
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November 14, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Another brick in the #NUFC fan community, wor
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has joined us here on blue sky.
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has joined us here on blue sky.