We all know how much Newcastle fans miss their former manager Alan Pardew.
Just truly realised how much I hate Pardew. Cheering a Man Utd cup final winning goal
— lewis (@lewinick) May 21, 2016
They long for the days when the silver fox was in charge at St James’ Park.
"Yays will never get another manager as good as Pardew."
"What? One that nearly got us relegated twice and head butted an opposing player?"
— Taylor Payne (@TaylorandPayne) July 31, 2015
One of the stars of Pardew’s tenure was midfielder Moussa Sissoko, who won fans over with his consistency and end product.
https://twitter.com/Nuovocastrian/status/645272312703504384
They’ve always loved him, almost as much as they loved Pards.
https://twitter.com/Joeeeeeee_96/status/771081476951662592
So when the Frenchman impressed at Euro 2016, they were concerned that it might mean the end of his time in the North East.
Wish Sissoko would just leave crack on man! 3 good games at the Euros doesn't make you a worldbeater
— Katie Metcalf ⚫️⚪️ (@katiem430) August 11, 2016
It looked for a long while like he might stay, only for Everton and Tottenham to both make late moves for the midfielder, much to the dismay of the Toon Army.
https://twitter.com/__CK96/status/771063915589541888
Tottenham won out in the end, agreeing to part with a reported £30m, but that felt low for such a star performer.
£30m for Sissoko hahahahahaha #EFC #NUFC
— Texas Toon (@Texas_Toon) August 31, 2016
Really low.
Sissoko for 30m Hahahahahaha YESSAAA
— Lee Nicholson (@LeeNicholson94) August 31, 2016
Now it’s time for Newcastle supporters to work out how they can possibly replace a man who has been so integral to their success since joining the club.
No need to spend Sissoko fee tonight. We already signed Diame to replace him. Save for January or next summer. #NUFC #TransferDeadlineDay
— Kieran Reynolds (@KJR90) August 31, 2016
Also people asking if we'll replace him? Diame is a carbon copy type of player as Sissoko, no need to 'panic buy' with 3 hours left
— RJK (@RyanKirtley97) August 31, 2016
Transfer deadline day can be a cruel time for fans of Championship clubs, with Premier League vultures circling for their biggest talents, so we can only applaud the Magpies faithful for keeping their emotions in check.
£30m for Sissoko. HAHAHAHAHA CHEERS BOYS SEE YA LATER YOU BIG UNDESERVING WHEEZING BAG OF DICK TIPS LATERSS HAHAHA!!!
— Chris May 🇵🇸🚩 (@nameschrismay) August 31, 2016
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