Lenny

I'd rather Jonas was loaned out rather than sold tbh. It would get him off the pay role for the season and if we went up we'd have the choice/chance to keep him. I think he is capable of offering a lot more than he did last season in a decent environment.

There were others around him putting in far worse performances yet probably earning a lot more, so can you really blame him for wanting to be paid on a par with the rest of his team mates?

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=goal_hull_city_boss&prov=goal&type=lgns Fu.King.Idiot!

Against Coventry mind. True. Still not sure how we managed to go into extra time with that, that was one of the best performances from us I've seen in a long time. I remember going to football the next morning and my team mate saying that it was the best performance he'd seen from any team so far that season. Ultimately meant s*** though... Seriously mate, I was as surprised as you are to hear it, he's a Liverpool fan as well. We did play pretty well that game, and it was very early in the season.

Against Coventry mind. True. Still not sure how we managed to go into extra time with that, that was one of the best performances from us I've seen in a long time. I remember going to football the next morning and my team mate saying that it was the best performance he'd seen from any team so far that season. Ultimately meant shit though...

He had a pretty good game in his last game for us IIRC.

My issue with Owen has nothing to do with how much he was earning, for me it's just down to the fact that he was captain and looked like he didn't give two shits most of the time he managed to get out on the field. On the back of that, he's managed to get himself a move to the league champions, a move which he just does not deserve. He hasn't shown anything for me to suggest he is good enough to play for them. I still remember him being sent down the channel against Villa and he couldn't even control the fucking ball. He has just been utter garbage from at least christmas time, and not much better prior to that. He also thinks he's a model professional but you can just tell he's coming out with the bullshit that he's been told to say that will cover his back. Things like "I would have stayed if we'd stayed up", "Shearer should be made manager", "they have good players". Fuck off, you couldn't give a fuck, you made that perfectly clear when you summed up your whole 4 year stint with us as "a bad patch". I've gone numb to most things around Newcastle lately, but this one has really boiled my piss for some reason.

He probably won't be. Hopefully, I'm fairly placid about most things but he's done nothing to prove he's good enough to play for them. I think someone mentioned above but you can guarentee his attitude will be different and he'll be fit every game.

That cunt doesn't deserve to be anywhere near that team.

Of course this does mean there's a distinct possibility we'll get our pants pulled down on free, live TV.

Like the Argentinian team? Isn't he just as frustrating for them? He plays most games so must be doing something right. He's even managed to score for them recently. He still doesn't look a fucking fantastic footballer though. It's a shame, as if he had any end product at all he could well be. That maybe a bit of an overstatement, but IMO he's quite clearly performed way below what he can do. We've hardly provided him with an environment to shine in.

Like the Argentinian team? Isn't he just as frustrating for them? He plays most games so must be doing something right. He's even managed to score for them recently.

And there was me thinking I wouldn't get to see us much this season. Good stuff.

I do agree that we probably would need a pacey player alongside him, but as far as big forward types go, he's fairly mobile. He certainly puts himself about.

He managed to bully Hangeland in 10 minutes on the pitch. Was thinking exactly the same and he's hardly a small, technical centre half.

This is better than waking up to no news I guess. I just want it over with...

I notice that "In the next few weeks" is beginning to appear in the articles now in relation to the sale.... The goal posts are just moving everytime we get close to the proposed or potential resolution time.

Not sure if this has been posted: http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11678_5402175,00.html Denmark international Peter Lovenkrands has admitted he would welcome a move to Sunderland. The former Newcastle winger, whose contract with the Magpies expired at the end of last season, has cited his desire to remain settled in the North East of England as a factor for his interest in the move. His time at St.James' Park was short-lived as the club will not renew his six-month deal which he signed in January following the club's slide into the Championship. However, the former Rangers player has no shortage of admirers and the prospect of joining their near city rivals Sunderland is an appealing one. "Sunderland is certainly an interesting club," Lovenkrands told BT. "The city is near Newcastle where we have settled fine and it would be attractive to stay in northern England. The 29-year-old will not restrict his options to just the Premier League and the North, although he stressed that it would be his preferred option. He added: "I would not mind to continue to lay in England and particularly in the Premier League."

I get the feeling Butt won't be going anywhere and he'll be made captain. Hope not though.

I always thought it was a bit weird having a black, or white change kit when your home shirt is black and white. It was still lush though. That was a RAPID response, you've quoted me pre-correcting myself slightly!

I always thought it was a bit weird having a black, or white change kit when our home shirt is black and white.

I really can fully understand the dislike for this kit, but I can't help but like it. I will probably buy it

The 06-07 3rd kit for me. I bloody lost mine as well :-[ http://www.historicalkits.co.uk/Newcastle_United/images/newcastle_united_2006-2007-third.gif

I can understand if it's not your cup of tea but i wouldnt say it looks cheap and nasty. I looks the same as the home shirt just different colour to me. I like the fit of the home shirt.