We all know how much Newcastle fans miss their former manager Alan Pardew.
https://twitter.com/lewinick/status/734096187742167040
They long for the days when the silver fox was in charge at St James' Park.
https://twitter.com/TaylorandBesty/status/627247816474259456
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.
https://twitter.com/katiem430/status/763763161627516928
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.
https://twitter.com/Texas_Toon/status/771063025168154625
Really low.
https://twitter.com/LeeNicholson94/status/771065038849380352
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.
https://twitter.com/KJR90/status/771070674462969856
https://twitter.com/RyanKirtley97/status/771066559414595584
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.
https://twitter.com/nameschrismay/status/771109834007646208
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