Big Geordie

Was never going to be anything else today. Only Shelvey put in a shift. The rest - cowards and a stain on the city.

Good mate of mine, use to be a prison officer there. He had to supervise Peter Tobin (the prick who murdered women and buried them under patios), among others.

Really covering themselves in glory now they've finally got the nation's attention! The plot thickens.

Waffle from the PFA; The PFA notes and respects the Crown Court’s decision in the trial of Adam Johnson and, in light of the media enquiries received, makes the following statement. Players are role models and as such have a responsibility to behave in an appropriate way. It is extremely disappointing to see the damage caused by the actions of one of our members. Adam has clearly made very serious mistakes and in due course the Court will determine his punishment. As the players’ union we are very conscious of the role and responsibility of our members and we work hard to ensure they receive relevant information and important guidance regarding appropriate standards of conduct. Personal integrity relates both to the way an individual treats him or herself as much as it relates to how he or she treats other people, with mutual respect and consideration being key to this. The PFA works with The Football Association, the Premier League and the Football League to develop a framework of rules for the game and these clearly define integrity issues relating to, for instance, betting and doping and to complement this, the PFA has worked with these stakeholders for some time to provide training courses on lifestyle guidance to all young players. This covers appropriate standards of behaviour encompassing the law of the land and includes a range of areas including addiction issues and sexual conduct. As a natural extension of this, the PFA has developed over a period of time a training programme incorporating the theme of personal integrity for all professional players; ensuring they are fully informed on such issues and includes sexual consent, standards of behaviour and respectful relationships in person and on social media. This has been developed with input from groups including Rape Crisis, White Ribbon and Women’s Aid. Situations such as this, unfortunately, demonstrate that this is a vital area for our focus and that there is still much work to do. The PFA intends to make no further comment.

It's manipulating the situation for their own ends. Not necessarily illegal, but highly lacking in ethics and morality.

Just listening to the local football phone-in on Radio Newcastle. Total Sport, BBC Online and BBC Newcastle have submitted a series of questions to SAFC, with regards to questions that have come up, over the last few days,

Ït's just the weekly pre-match press conference i think. Was just going off what was said on ITV national news. It was 2nd story in.

Mackems are apparently holding a press conference, this PM about this issue. Not sure what time though.

Brutal and fair assessment. This shouldn't blow over. Petty football rivalry aside, the club's course of action was really base making a terrible situation for the girl that much worse, and there should be repercussions. Good analysis from The Guardian. Mackems have questions to answer - most definitely.

Will be left with the likes of Gouffran, Obertan, Rivierre, etc. The shite no-one else will want.

Nicely put, Minhosa The worry is for me, that Charnley, McClaren, Moncur and Carr will still be there, come August.

Classy from Murdoch's gutter rag.

It would be finally giving in to the inevitable, for the club.

Beardsley - whilst he is a club legend, he's another company man. Just look at how his U21 side have done recently, never mind what the youth teams are doing too, Losing has become acceptable and a way of life at Newcastle United, ever since we finished 5th.

Short video from the away end - Janmaat getting pulled away from supporters, and McClaren getting dogs abuse; https://www.facebook.com/awaydayfootball/videos/1043587532354079/

Asked if he would be in charge for the rest of the season, the under pressure boss said: “I don't see any reason why not. “We are here for a reason, and we have to continue. 11 games to go you saw tonight the reaction of the players was good. “The players are frustrated, angry and disappointed. Everything you'd expect from a game we shouldn't have lost.” ---------- Defies belief.

Holy fucking shit. Did he really say that? Deluded!

10 for me. Absolutely nailed on.

Cowardice and ineptitude by the bucket load tonight. Shameful and as usual, he will come and defend it. He will take us down and still be in charge for next season in The Championship, unless Ashley panics very soon.

The weather? The 'swirling wind'

Mick Lowes saying McClaren got pelters from the away supporters. Radio Newcastle blaming the weather. Another ready made excuse for McClaren.

Lose on Saturday, and I reckon Ashley will panic and press the eject button.

Stoke score. Deflection. Serves you right, Steve McClaren.

Rivierre for Gini?

Gouffran knackered \o/