Colos Short and Curlies

Given was still fooked last season from the Gumba's assault. (and thats coming from a big Harper fanboy)

Which scenario is worse??? (1) Scouser has too many to drink which sets off his violent nature and he kicks the shit out of someone in the street after a verbal altercation. Scouser admits he has a drink problem and gets help to remain sober. (2) Scouser is sober and after not being allowed free access to jukebox joins in with 3 mates to beat up one man. Who was in control? Who is the devil? Who deserves vilification from the press. My opinion? Both as bad as eachother and deserve the same treatment.

I think it is about time that the FA looked into bringing in mandatory suspensions for players who are charged with this sort of thing (and worse). Bowyer, Woodgate, Lee Hughes, Barton, now Gerrard. Its becoming more than just isolated incidents now and if football wants to make a statement against violence then they now have a perfect springboard (I don't think that Gerrard should be banned btw, its just time to bring in a rule for future incidents)

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Speaking with an NUSC hat on, I can say that when we contacted Mike Ashley, when we're asking to speak to him, we don't realistically think that he is going to be in touch with us. However, the offer is there. The ball is in his court so to speak. Personally, I agree with you on the points you raise. As I said yesterday, we are currently working on things away from the Mike Ashley issue. Again, personally, as much as it was the catalyst, and as much as it is an important issue, I want NUSC to be more much more than that, and I know plenty others in NUSC feel the same. In setting up NUSC, not everything has gone to plan, and yes, mistakes have probably been made, but I think in setting something like this up, that's going to be inevitable. Sometimes we are going to have to look over things we've done or said and revise our judgements or decisions. The thing is we don't mind criticism from members or potential members. If people are saying "I'm not joining NUSC because or x or y reason", then that allows us to look at the reason(s) and discuss the matter. That's something that IS happening. The mistakes were completely avoidable though and as I assume that there are some highly intelligent people involved in the group I'm surprised that they were allowed to happen. Is it honestly the case that not one member stood up and questioned the tone and content of the early 'dialogue'? And if they did speak up were they ignored? It's a cliche but first impressions do count and the first (and second and third....) impression of NUSC was one of almost a vigilante group with a single myopic agenda to remove the 'Cockney Mafia' from the club without consideration of their impacts on the club. Now this may sound daft, but if there is a faction within NUSC who want to build a true supporters club then the best thing they could do is to form a splinter group and distance themselves from anyone who has spoken out under the NUSC banner so far (oh and choose a name which does not imply that their views are representative of all Toon fans - which like it or not Newcastle United Supporters Club does)

Anything more been said about this? Absolutely nothing. That was pretty much the last we (NUSC) heard from Peter Lee. In fact I think that was the last anyone heard from him. Just a quick comment regarding the e-mails some of you may have got. Basically we sent that out to help us gague people's feelings. So thank you for responding, and please let us know your reasons, whether they're good or bad. We'll be looking at people's reasons and that will help us to maybe address/justify issues people may have. We've also been discussing a few things aside from the Ashley issue - more on the social side of things, because contrary to what some people think (and to be fair its an issue that has dominated us so far) we're not solely an anti-Ashley movement, or an anti-Southern movement etc (as my mother and grandparents are from London the latter would be a bit hypocritical of me if that was the case). As for the 'Christmas Carol' poem and the countdown. They both highlight something serious. Basically that the January transfer window is rapidly closing, and that we need to both make new signings to bolster the squad and also make sure that we keep a hold of our better players. We're in a relegation battle and our season could hinge on what happens during the next month. You'd of been better off just writing that, things like those poems and clock just highlight a real immaturity regarding the issue. I persoanlly believe you;ve shot yourself in the foot regarding the way you;ve gone about things. This latest statement is how it should of been done in the first place, and with it coming after the 2 earliers less professionall statements you've undermined any credibilty you had as an organisation. Combine the diplomatic public statement with poems and clock, you;re sending ridiculously contradictory and unprofessional messages. Has your group done anything publically which promotes the unique status that nufc has amongst the people of newcastle? Maybe trying to attack the bias anti nufc media and stereotype attached to nufc and its fans may be more beneficial for the club and may help galvanise things within your organisation with all fans of differeing views.... Talk about your rhetorical!

5-4 penalties, last one missed. These lads are better than Chelsea at taking pens!

Shrewsbury-Brighton is where the action has(n't) been tonight. Sky Sports one for a penalty shootout if anyone fancies the drama of the (I think) Johnstones Paint Trophy

We'd have pretty much been top half now if we had held on last week

So do we go above Spurs today then? Equal points and GD but by my reckoning more goals scored. 14th place security lol

Without getting into an argument about who is 'better', I do think Bellamy would offer us something different and something which we really need in order to pull defences around a bit. He's a creative player who operates well when he roams in that area between the striker and the midfield, and out on the wings. Martins and Owen are out and out strikers. He'd also offer raw passion, something we are missing from our team as a whole Yeah, Bellamy always goes out there thinking he's the best player on the pitch and determined to show it to everyone. We need a bit of that swagger, even if he's an irritating sod. Someone mentioned above or in another thread that Bellas reckons he is a better player/finisher than Beardsley was. I don't see what's wrong with that, rather someone with that attitude then Sholas (for example)

I think he will be a relative success, a decent Championship Manager I reckon

Without getting into an argument about who is 'better', I do think Bellamy would offer us something different and something which we really need in order to pull defences around a bit. He's a creative player who operates well when he roams in that area between the striker and the midfield, and out on the wings. Martins and Owen are out and out strikers. He'd also offer raw passion, something we are missing from our team as a whole

There's a place for it though, in The Mag, True Faith, NUFC.com etc Not from a 'supporters group' who through the use of Newcastle United Supporters name claim to represent the collecitve that is Newcastle United fans and have stated that they now wish to start a dialogue with the owner

Just a point on his current goal scoring run... How many did he score for Coventry in the season before Bobby signed him?

Its the sad state of football where I wouldn't say £60k a week for a dangerous striker as being high

As so often happens at the Toon. mangers stumble across the best formations completely be accident when injuries build up. If one of Guthrie or Butt is not fit for Sat I could see a 4-3-3 being employed out fo necessity

I take exception at Bernard being called dross like, but a good post nontheless. I also liked Lua Lua. Agree entirely mate. Bernard was my favourite player aside from Shearer for a good season or so. A lot of people thought he/they were shit though, similarly with the likes of Enrique today. That's what i was getting at. Thanks btw, guys. Nice hearing stuff like that from people even if it is the internet. That photo has been photoshopped. An image of a fit Carl Cort has been added to it

We're worse. The better team doesn't always win. What is this, nursery school? Well you said it's not beyond the realm of possibility for us to win. It is, because we couldn't even beat Stoke at home. I can't see us winning any time soon. It's not because we drew at Chelsea

I. Want. Sven. In

what midfielders could we have on the bench? When you've got Colo who can play DCM comfortably and Owen who could drop back into a more ACM role then you can get away with not having a CM on the bench. Instead he sticks a RM into the middle, a RB (who's weak point is going forward) at RW and a CB at right back. He then later takes off our last remaining CM for another CB who is shite in CM and removes our pacey outlet

This. Unless your name is Obafemi Martins or Jonas Gutierrez, you can fuck off. You can't take all the blame away from Joe. You don't take a Ferrari offroading, neither do take a 4x4 around silverstone. Similarly you don't try and fit 4 centre halves into one pitch and play your right winger in centre midfield.

In 5 years from Bobby to Joe, via Souness and Fat Sam. (I'll exclude Glenn as at least he is basically a decent human being)

Well I supose that kinda worked today

Yup, and the best way to defend a lead is to keep fear in the opposition. The last thing you do is take off pace up front and completely change youe centre midfield