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Send me the link and I'll add to it. Keegan is done as a manager. He shouldn't even be connected to the club in any way as he is too different from Rafa. Wouldn't want his football ideology to undermine Rafas work.

He was quiet because of his court case. Anything he said publicly could be used against him.

Aaron Hughes is Cafu compared to Dummett. I second Kaspers view. Tragic to watch a professional in the top league control and use a ball like he does. I had to eat my words last season and admit he was integral to our team, he did really well, but the praise is always given with the caveat that the praise is because of how bad he is, if that makes sense

"A manager can only be judged on what he spends - not net"

Its a bit of a depressing list to read. I think back to my younger years when I often looked at the squad list and though so-and-so are the only players I'd like to keep if I was a manager with £xxxM (probably due to CM/FM ). There were always quite a few players I would like to keep. Today it is only 1 in Lascelles. The only others, if the imaginary budget does not allow for a full replacement, would be Dubravka and Shelvey.

A weekly pub quiz about football seats?

If "very fair" = cheap as fuck then I agree Wish I could go.

Those were the days, clash of heads or something and both teams physio's come rushing on, crowd going "GOOO ONNNNN" to Derek, and he always got there last. He maybe lost, but he had an intensity in his strive that none of his opponents could match. Loved seeing him run

Been too long since I've seen a proper physio race from Wright.

In 20 years or so he will be my Tony Green.

Absolutely wonderful post

As expected. Just bullshit. He's Rafas most loyal player and seems to be a down to earth guy. Sounded way too out of character for him to do something like that.

What a crap rumour Why would Rafas most loyal guy spit his dummy out for playing right side of a centre 3

Only half the player Mitrovic is this weekend.

Spelled cloob wrong in the tweet, but I get it. Good stuff from Rafa!

Fly keepers = One assigned keeper also playing as outfield player Last man back = Player closest to his own teams goal is the goalie

Where's Ameobi?

What an awful piece.

Refreshing to hear that from someone not speaking with black and white tinted glasses

I never ever understand why a professional footballer can even think about taking a penalty that way just fucking leather it Shearer style it's past the keeper before he can move Yeah, thats the way to take a penalty. Hard on either side and the keeper has no chance. Just like Shearer used to do and just like Kane does it as well. Yup, and if you're not confident enough about being able to hit between the goal posts, practise it until you are. That being said, so much overreaction on here for one bad performance

So glad I over slept for this match now

Tuesday: Sane -> De Brunye Friday: De Brunye -> Mahrez Im screwed already

Even though Joselu did well last game I'd prefer Perez behind Muto until Rondon is match fit.

Watched it four times in a row now Love the crowd as soon as he turns the first Bolton player. They are already on their feet at that point, cheering him on.

How anyone can watch "Hatem Ben Arfa - In My Prime - Newcastle United" and not think that he would be a club legend besides the likes of Shearer, Beardsley, Gazza etc. by now if it wasn't for Pardew and Ashley is beyond me. He was absolutely mesmerizing to watch. More natural talent and flair than Ginola.