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Off all the managers currently in the Prem, I'd have imagined Sam stood the best chance of turning Bramble into a decent self-confident player. Still, seems like Sam also recognises you can't polish a turd.

There's nee stink without shite mate. I dunno that's right mate, actually. Cos I can create a stink without having a shite.

Oh dear - early morning drinking has to stop Did I really write that? :lol:

Day one and there's a pessimist pissing on the bonfire already.

What a fucking disgrace. All part of a plot to unnerve him ahead of the FA Cup Final. Fucking scouse conspiracy.

This whole thread reads like one of those playground conversations you would have as a kid, that would start off with "what does your dad do?" and end with "my dad's bigger than your dad", "well my dad's stronger than yours", "no he isn't!", "yes he is!" etc... Homoerotastic.

I just couldn't bear the thought of you being homeless.

Would be a good way to introduce the new Harry Potter crest... Anyone reckons we will table a bid for Woodgate in January then? Makes you wonder how much they've actually got in the kitty. They've splashed nearly £7m on Woodgate, and will need Viduka replacing - and maybe even Yakubu. Then they've got to start actually strengthening the squad, having had to spend cash on just maintaining the size. I reckon they'll struggle next year. You see, whenever you make these bold proclamations now, I just instantly doubt you. So that'll be Boro for the title then. Allardyce is shit and we'll go nowhere with him - put my house on it. Riiiiiiight!!! Yorkie lad...I reckon you may be needing this. Sooner than you think. http://england.shelter.org.uk/advice/advice-1010.cfm

Would be a good way to introduce the new Harry Potter crest... Anyone reckons we will table a bid for Woodgate in January then? Makes you wonder how much they've actually got in the kitty. They've splashed nearly £7m on Woodgate, and will need Viduka replacing - and maybe even Yakubu. Then they've got to start actually strengthening the squad, having had to spend cash on just maintaining the size. I reckon they'll struggle next year. You see, whenever you make these bold proclamations now, I just instantly doubt you. So that'll be Boro for the title then.

It's spelt 'premadonna', you muppet. You fucked up that edit good style

Let's just all see the Allardyce appointment as the long-overdue beginning of a new chapter (we hope) in Newcastle's history - one which will see the money-obsessed, heartless, talentless detritus shifted off the playing rosters once and for all and replaced with a team that demonstrates commitment, vitality, fitness, playing intelligence and the occasional bit of panache. I'm looking forward to seeing Allardyce root out the endemic issues that have plagued the club, such as prima donna players, endless injury lists as long as your arm, uncoordinated and disjointed play and eventually, I believe he will be capable of laying the foundations for a much more successful Newcastle than we've seen in many a long year. I hope that having gone to the bother of getting a decent coach this time, Shepherd will back off and give Sam a good run at sorting things out his way and buying and selling the players he and not the Chairman sees as what the club needs. I'm truly sanguine about Allardyce's arrival. I hope to see us start next season with a revitalised squad, where their collective ambition is reflected in their attitude on and off the pitch. I expect to see us back up in the UEFA qualifying spots, and I'd hope we can get to Wembley as well.

More to the point when are we going to get a decent away shirt like we had for the 95/96 season. That's the sort of question you want to be asking, Decky.

Oh it's Sam. That's good. Smashing. Brilliant news. No, really. Absolutely brilliant news. Trophies R Us, now. Wicked.

Sorry, been a bit busy today - so what happened at the press conference? Did we get a new manager?

My money is on a surprise announcement regarding the manager post. "Ladies and gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to introduce the next manager of Newcastle United...someone who knows the club inside out, someone with the integrity, nous and professionalism we've all come to associate with this proud club..." http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/170000/images/_170244_douglas_hall_and_freddy_shepherd300.jpg

True, but also he has been taken for a ride this year, pathetic. Typical of this club. Can't blame Zoggy. He's been utter shit when he's played yet still has sycophants praising him when he's clearly an over-rated arsehole with an attitude problem. We'll never do anything with wankers like this at the club, get him fucked off pronto. Calm down Elaine, dearest. Calm down!!!

Someone please give stozo a bung to transfer himself to another club...

Well the number of views: replies ratio on this thread tells its own story, tbh. Just hope this doesn't come back to haunt us is all...

Does none of this even bother anyone else then?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/5378842.stm It's been canny quiet since September on the "bung" allegation front - if appointed (which now seems a certainty) then how much can we look forward to the court case? Would it/could it prove a minor problem for the club? Clearly it would be in everyone's interests to have that sorted out one way or the other? Also, he'll presumably still be boycotting the BBC after match interviews?

Smashing.

Agree with midds on this. This appointment just makes sense: right man, right time...and we can only keep our fingers crossed on the rest of it. But I feel increasingly optimistic now.

No. It's meant to suggest that I look like a fucking gorilla. A strategically shaved gorilla, mind. Although some who have met me have suggested I do look a bit like our next manager: Big Sam.

Optimism or alcohol? Defintiteytyl optomisum (hic!)

This feels right. blueyes.gif Sam Allardyce and Newcastle United: it just feels right. I can actually feel optimism seeping back into my veins...