Big Geordie

IF Rafa does end up leaving, you can bet Bishop will ramp up the club's PR about it being Rafa's fault -and of course, this spin will be backed up by SSN and The Mirror. Nothing ever changes does it?

If Rafa goes, it will be to a top club and not one that is as big a basket case as what NUFC is. Ashley is treading dangerous water, IMO. If Rafa walks then surely many of the match going fans will go with him. After-all, what will be the point to NUFC then, with more of the same?

Carroll? Colback was called up once, but was never picked. Carroll before that, i would think.

Looking forward to the inevitable failure, then the 'soul searching' and 'root and branch reform' that comes after it. Nothing changes - especially where the FA are concerned.

This. Newcastle first and foremost. He would have gone, had he played for any of the Top 6. It's all one big boys club.

Boro going out with a whimper, it would seem. Poor.

on Ashley's statement - "Cut and Paste from last year"

Nail on head, Alan

Shearer on Ashley's statement - "Cut and paste, from last year"

Yup - good to see the classic Goal of the Month music back (Lightening Seeds)

Spoilt posh brat, because he's mugged her off.

Shearer's said 'Chill your beans man!"

Ashley has to always poke a stick in the spokes, when things are going well. This is a reminder to supporters, just to exactly who is boss.

My call on Total Sport (talking about Rafa) 18.10 in. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p065rlt5

The captain, for me. A model of consistency, leadership and setting the tone on the pitch.

I'll post a link a bit later once it's available. I've met Ando a few times and he's canny. Was a genuine hero of mine, as a kid.

I don't know why anyone listens to that abortion of a radio station, clearly only allow Chris babalooba and the like to voice their opinion to antagonise people. I was 2nd on a bit earlier, Mattoon.

Hope it's OK to post all these pics! Here's another one;

Unsung hero over the last few months. Still an option to have around next season.

Some crackerjack on TotalSport having a go at Rafa for keeping on changing the team ::

Got to get this man signed on and give him the transfer funds that he's after. #InRafaWeTrust

Fantastic win.