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Ref. 1MAU6H · Updated 16d ago

Read Malick Thiaw's first Leadership Group message ahead of Aston Villa

We have a good Leadership Group, with Dan Burn and Joelinton as our captain and vice-captain. They are great leaders, really demanding and vocal, and they are great human beings and great players too. They are the spine of our team and are always trying to influence the squad in ...

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  1. 17 Oct
    10:10
    Newcastle United OfficialMalick ThiawCorroborating

    We have a good Leadership Group, with Dan Burn and Joelinton as our captain and vice-captain.

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