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some of them still think they can make it 7 next season, and keep having to be told. Always have had very selective memories.

I'm not the bravest gambler in the world so had a couple of quid on 4 teams yesterday to win £36. Had Derby, Charlton, Sunderland who all won but Watford not beating us lost my bet. A way of losing i'm more than happy with.

Exactly. MOTD edited it to look like a different game. Yes they had good opportunities they did nothing with but for example we had one 2nd half that i was amazed stayed out. As for the stamp incident. Imagine Mitro had done that in his time here. How many times have we been retrospectively punished after things have been highlighted by TV yet that didn't get a mention?

I agree. Undoubtedly he's not the best but hasn't spoken out of turn like some have and probably gives his limited best. To be fair, i think some nuggets were booing the decision and not taking into account Mutos' injury. As if it was some kind of tactical change. One lad heading down the stairs past me grumbled 'WTF is the point in that' as the change was being made.

We're usually silent throughout the actual game. As for being lucky, Watford did only have 1 shot on target. We've had our share of misfortune this season. A late own goal v Chelsea, ball just crossing the line v spurs, a great penalty shout denied at old Trafford to possibly go 3 up.

Those are the comments I'm disappointed in. I can live with the 'Nice guy' quote, him having only met Ashley once in an informal setting.

Has he even asked himself why we're negative? It's because we've had 11 years of Ashley refusing to make this club as good as it can be. Yes Jamaal, let's unite in our acceptance of showing zero ambition. We're still 2 divisions above the mackems, for now at least, but listening to Stuart Donald on total sport last night made me think I'd love an owner who shared the same mindset.

Enjoyed that but makes me realise what a waste of a good club this is.

Sounds interesting. Have you got a link to it?

He's probably written it into his will to leave it to Dennis Wise or someone equally detestable, if there is anyone that detestable.

Suppose I'll have to make do with catching most of the dunston game in order to make it to SJP for no doubt a miserable finale to my afternoon ☹. Will have to suss out buses unless I can park at Newcastle college for about £4, I think.

Great news. I'm in.

Clashes with NUFC v Brighton. Shame it couldn't be a lunchtime/teatime KO. The way things are i'm tempted to skip the toon game and go there instead.

FA cup visited Dunston ahead of Saturdays 3rd qualifying round at home to Chester. Got something arranged so won't make it personally but hope they get a decent turnout. Big ask for an upset like. Chester 3 leagues above them. https://www.flickr.com/photos/kenfitzpatrick/sets/72157696205117950

Whoa. Steady on with the abuse. It's probably easier to stay away from games when you're detached from things by living hundreds of miles away. Not like you can just walk round the corner. Doesn't mean your opinion doesn't count of course but respect that of others. Edit to say posted after post 1548 above. Good to see a bit of calm.

It's the 1st good NUFC pen we've seen this season after Kennedys miss at Cardiff.

Or use it to write my reasons for chucking my season ticket if they keep it up.

Lovely badges etc and if i'd received them on the back of an ambitious summer transfer spending spree i'd appreciate it. As it is we're signing shite and loan players, sometimes shite loan players even while treating a potentially great manager like a mug. Thank you for your support? Thank us by trying to make a success of the club, or at least be the best it can be.

The obligatory FTM on his daft suit, the clown. Says it all about them. We're always at the forefront of their thoughts.

Dunston drawn at home to Chester next round. Decent draw.

Was at Dunston v Irlam, from Manchester way, in the FA cup yesterday. 2-1 win and through to the 3rd qualifying round. 9k prize money for winning.

Sunderland v ROCHDALE. That's right ROCHDALE. Have a little snigger every time I hear it mentioned on tele/radio. This is an actual league fixture ?.

Me too. Really looking forward to the night at the sage. Looks like tickets are sold out unless they're gonna open up other areas. Just realised the next magpie group meeting is the next night at the Labour club and I've taken my 2-10 shift off so should be a canny double header.

Fantastic clip that Tommy Cassidy one. I started going the year before. 1st game was v West Ham funnily enough so really takes me back. Wish i still loved the game as much now as i did back then. Can't even be bothered with MOTD half the time now. Back in those days even clubs like Ipswich and WBA were decent where as now you have the same sides top 6 almost every season. Very few matches were televised so when there was football on TV you really appreciated it. It's just saturation and overkill now. God i sound old.

Was at dunston v pontefract collieries yesterday. FA cup preliminary round. Dunston came from behind twice to win 4-2 against opposition a level above, 1-0 down at half time before a fantastic 2nd half. Cheap, enjoyable afternoon . Burger and a bovril for £2.20.