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What is going under the radar at St James' Park?

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We asked you which thing at Newcastle United hasn't been spoken about enough this week.

Here are some of your comments:

Theo: They have 13 players in the final year of their contract, plus another seven players with two years left. Surely we can't allow ourselves to lose this amount with PSR regulations? Surely it's worth accepting lower fees and having at least some value on the books?

Andrew: Nobody seems to be talking about why we haven't sent anyone out on loan this season despite employing Shola Ameobi as a loan manager. Teams like Chelsea and Manchester City add significant value to their academy players because they loan them out, giving them a shop window and inflating future fees. We're missing a trick here.

Richard: No-one is talking about... how good Jacob Murphy is! There's a lot of chatter about the need to recruit a new right winger, but this does a disservice to Murphy. His stats from last season show a very productive player, equal to other supposed superiors. Also, a player's worth is not measured by the 90-odd minutes. Attitude and commitment are valuable 24/7.

Jack: The club not maximising sponsorship opportunities is the biggest issue. No stadium sponsor, no training ground sponsor etc. There are big revenue streams which could make a big difference so it's a shame these aren't being utilised. The slow pace of progress behind the scenes impacts the pace of progress we can make on the pitch and with signings.

Sam: No-one is talking about the increasing costs for fans, despite the fact the club is yet to enjoy any real success. Cheapest adult ticket to watch us play Southampton was £47. Replica kits start at £80. The club charged £25 to stream some friendlies online, then the tech didn't even work. Fans being exploited but accepting it because it's not Mike Ashley.

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