The Bonk

Agree with most of what you said, but the bit in bold is reaching a bit far. A player of his caliber should aspire to be playing regular CL football.

I dunno, any player can move for the right price. You honestly wouldn't bite for $30mil? See your point, though. No pressure on Spurs to sell.

He was put in a tough spot, mate and pressure heaved on him that you or I will never feel. Bit different than "Joe Average". A lot of occupations have more pressure than a football manager. He was employed to win games and he couldn't. He did, but he didn't win enough, the expectations here are too high after finishing the way we did last year. That was a fluke and we don't know how much influence Shearer had on the decisions on field. We were lucky to have that run in last year and the majority concluded Glen was up for it. I don't think there are many (as opposed to "a lot") of occupations that have more pressure than being manager of a top football club. Especially such a fragile club as Newcastle. 52,000 jeering at you because you've had a bad spell doesn't occur in "a lot" of job positions. He was put in a situation where most managers could have had the same results. It could happen to f****** Big Sam, but most people on here think he's the next Judas. Glen was fine where he was, Academy Manager, but the fat one saw to that now didn't he? I could name a fair few. PM me your list, I'm curious.

He was put in a tough spot, mate and pressure heaved on him that you or I will never feel. Bit different than "Joe Average". A lot of occupations have more pressure than a football manager. He was employed to win games and he couldn't. He did, but he didn't win enough, the expectations here are too high after finishing the way we did last year. That was a fluke and we don't know how much influence Shearer had on the decisions on field. We were lucky to have that run in last year and the majority concluded Glen was up for it. I don't think there are many (as opposed to "a lot") of occupations that have more pressure than being manager of a top football club. Especially such a fragile club as Newcastle. 52,000 jeering at you because you've had a bad spell doesn't occur in "a lot" of job positions. He was put in a situation where most managers could have had the same results. It could happen to fucking Big Sam, but most people on here think he's the next Judas. Glen was fine where he was, Academy Manager, but the fat one saw to that now didn't he?

He was put in a tough spot, mate and pressure heaved on him that you or I will never feel. Bit different than "Joe Average".

Spot on and I do feel sorry for him. He was happy being academy gaffer until Freddy saw an easy way out. God I hate the fat man and his band of miscreant's. Our beloved club is rotten and the stench comes from the top.

So, are you in favour of them (UEFA) reducing entry to the tournament?

Might not have the legs to do it, but definitely has the instinct.

I suppose that is the best we could hope for. I think it's destiny, aging club, one last crack at the cunts that stole it from them 2 years ago. I hope to god it happens.

So, if this result stays the same, we'll get to see if Ronaldo cries for club or just country. So intriguing!

I hope we at least get a result from this or I won't be able to log on here anymore. One can only handle so much reiteration. Come on lads, let's do the double over these cunts!!! Owen and Shola to score!! HOWAY THE LADS!!!!

A kick up the arse!! What? Gotcha! Wish I could watch this, fucking work. Stats would say that we're the better team.

What?

I'll be there as well, mate. Where are you in the T-dot?

Does it really matter, mate? Maybe Roeder did it to give Dyer a boost of confidence or maybe Nobby had it, but thought Dyer should wear it. After all, who better to "smack" the players around on the pitch?

Aye, should have been Bramble. Glenda is an idiot.

I always sniff, just to make sure. Usually at the half, just to keep me awake for our second half performances. Howay the gitch!

Good to see I'm not alone, Chez mate. Mine was salty discharge, though.

Is anyone generally excited about seeing Owen finally take the pitch or have the doom & gloom sayers run the rule?

And the Luque one isn't? Were other threads merged? Think so.

Scarf twirling? I didn't get mine in the post: http://cache.gettyimages.com/xc/57551813.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=CFA744CD016CF1FBE26D0BD9B406FFBC Did you steal mine? You dirty Mackem!

Can someone pass me a tissue I think I'm gonna cry here. :'( "SCOUSERS! TONIGHT WE DINE IN HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!" http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-images/Film/Pix/pictures/2007/03/13/3001.jpg

theorically? I think it adds a bit of prestige in describing the league. I don't really care what it's called, but "English Premiere League" just has a quality ring to it. There's a certain perception that North America thinks (stereotype) most of England is trim and proper, suppose it falls in line with that. I can understand you not wanting to mess with tradition, though.

Because Glenn will be praying for him to bag 5 goals in his last 3 games and be able to say "Look what we could have been had he been fit". He just wont be able to resist it. Of course something bad is goiing to happen. Its the Newcastle way That's kinda the fucking point, isn't it?

Why didn't you fucking smack him one? Sounds like he needs it.