Big Geordie

Howay!

This will end up 0-0 or 1-0 either way. It's not gonna be a classic - far from it. What I would hope this, is for a reaction from the players after last week.......

Aye, but it's not just about the 8000 extra seats. There were plans for a hotel, casino and conference centre (which would be owned by the club) Extra revenue down the pan.

More asset stripping. The club is shrinking right before our very eyes.

Not watched, but Townsend is awful. Anyone remember him with his 'Tactics Truck'? What a cunt.

Club has apparently started barring fans from it's Twitter feed, who use the hastage #AshleyOut. Getting worse, IMO. Ran like a fucking police state.

Rotten music to that vid above. Charva FM.

All in a nutshell

The latest; http://www.themag.co.uk/the-mag-articles/mike-ashley-wants-newcastle-fans-signed-5-years-get-clause/ Mike Ashley Wants Newcastle Fans Trapped For 5 Years With No Get Out Clause 2 hours ago by Dean Wilkins After thousands of season ticket holders cancelled their direct debit in January & February, Mike Ashley has reacted with even cheaper deals to convince fans to sign for 5 years with NO OPT OUT. So far the season ticket deals had allowed for fans to opt out on a yearly basis, but Ashley has now reacted to season ticket holders turning their backs on his running of the club, by dropping prices further but only if fans sign up for 5 years with no chance to pull out. (To feature like Dean, send in your letters/articles for our magazine/website to [email protected]) 5 yearsWhat exactly would happen if anybody’s financial circumstances changed is anybody’s guess. However, judging by the war of attrition that Ashley forced his ticket office to wage against fans trying to cancel their season tickets in January/February, then the club won’t be showing any sympathy to those who fall on hard times. Never mind the fact you don’t know what division we may be in for these coming years. The club have announced that ten thousand more fans will be receiving renewal forms as from today and those that see three year deals expiring will be offered the chance to pay from just £475 per season BUT ONLY if they agree to a five year contract that they can’t pull out of. In return Ashley is offering £103 off the standard price of £578. By offering this deal it shows the desperation to have bums on seats at any price, with the Newcastle United owner worried that the free promotion/advertising of the rest of his business empire will be broadcast out from matches at St.James’ Park to a worldwide audience, with a backdrop of thousands and thousands of empty seats. The information sent out by the club to both the media and the fans is all about getting cheap/cheaper tickets, nowhere does it mention about investment in the team and the quality of football you will be watching. Mike Ashley is about to learn that just because he offer cheaper prices it doesn’t mean he will get those bums on the seats he is so desperate for. Please also, yet again, remind yourself of this statement that Mike Ashley put in the report that Newcastle United put out when announcing the shocking accounts, where match day and commercial revenue was massively down on six years previously. “Matchday and commercial revenue is a key driver because that is where the club can compete with – and outperform – its competitors to enhance its spending capabilities.” I ask the question again, if the aim is simply to keep on cutting and cutting ticket prices in a desperate attempt to keep/trap fans going to home matches – how on earth is the matchday revenue going to be a ‘key driver’ in helping Newcastle United to ‘compete with-and outperform-its competitors’?!!! ----------------------- It would seem that more than a fair few have packed their tickets in, and this is Ashley's latest move to try and counter-act that. I can only hope that the majority of supporters see this for what it is - about keeping the ground full to promote his tacky brand, regardless of what division we are in. In no way at all is it a victory for supporters in keeping football 'affordable'. It's much more cynical than that.

It's great how the mighty continue to fall. Man United supporters also finding out what being a real football fan means - a new experience to many of them.

Jose sent off now.

Chelsea down to 9. Ramirez sent off.

Way too early to judge de Jong. He looks to have something about him - good touch and link up play. Just needs more game time.

Worth a shout for a start v Palace next week? We've got nout to lose given how toothless Cisse is. de Jong did OK today, bar his finishing. I'll give him a bit more time, given that he's just joined.

2nd half was as poor from us that I've seen all season. Not even half-arsed. Fulham were there for the taking, but Newcastle weren't interested today. Very poor

Dani Alvez makes it 2-1.

Kompany levels it. Offside maybe?

Lescott had a mare tonight?

What was it? Gone now.

How can the FA impose a stadium ban for home games? Surely they have no duristiction over St James? For the record, I think he's got off fairly lightly - again.

Oh and;

David Meyler - mackem hero to zero inside a week. Is that some kind of record?

I'd have Welbeck here - young, still has potential and probably needs a good run somewhere to prove himself. That said if it comes down to us and Everton, I think he'll head to Merseyside. They have ambition, whereas we do not.

Ba gets 2 in 2mins 4-0

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