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Wasn't too confident today after Mondays performance. Happy with a point, which could easily have turned into 3. I see we had the SAS on towards the end. Sammy and Shola.

Confused as to what time academy game v Everton(sat) KOs. Official site says 1pm, nufc.com say 11am. Anybody know either way?

I think he has a thankless task. If he were to resign/be sacked god only knows who would come and work under such tight restraints.

Aye, i remember the article. I remember being puzzled and thinking i'd never heard of them, even though i was brought up fairly nearby, in West Denton. I'd heard of all the other groups mentioned, because gang rivalry was quite bad in those days.

Sunderlands newly assembled team of all conqeuring all-stars 0. Newcastles supposed national laughing stock, with no ambition, minus last seasons best players not yet replaced 1. As ever on a personal note, i'm always relieved to at least avoid defeat in these games. The win was a bonus, as were the faces on the departing Sunderland fans at the end.

Wearsides quote - "Over the last year Newcastle fans have developed a real obsession with Sunderland and it's something that has only developed since you got relegated." Strange that. It's Safc fans who go to the trouble to make reference to NUFC on banners etc by adding FTM. It's mackems who feel it necessary to wear colours when using our cities attractions, eg airport, decent shopping centres, when they probably wouldn't wear them if they were shopping in the bridges or going to the air show. Incidently, you do know wearside, that those planes take off from Newcastle? SAFC sing more toon related songs than songs to back their own side, and success is measured by results/league finish v Newcastle. Look at the forums. While we condense what we have to say about SAFC into one thread, Sunderland have numerous posts in numerous threads about us.

In Barcelona from Aug 29th. My daughter loves Barca and i said we'd do the stadium tour. Then, luckily, at least we thought anyway, the home game with Villareal got moved a day to when we are there. Shelled out £104 on 2 tickets, before the players vote to go on strike the very next day. Typical. VI, is there anything i can do with my unused tickets if the strike goes ahead?

I just wish Shola knew the way to goal. Imagine a double substitution v the mackems, with the 2 Ameobis coming on. They'd be terrified.

Thought we were in for a cricket score once the 2nd went in but the goals dried up despite plenty of possesion. It was one of the most comfortable single goal victories i've ever seen however, with Ashington scoring very late on. I though Moyo was decent, showing good close control and an ability to get out of tight situations. The bairn got a photo with Sammy, so she was happy.

I was at Darlo and Leeds, and at the beginning of the week i was adamant that i couldn't be bothered with any more friendlies. Ended up going to Ashington last night and i'm going today. This club torture us but, in the words of the song, i just can't get enough.

If the dolphin scores we're in the pool! Off to Barcelona on Aug 29th and ive noticed that the home game with Villareal has been rescheduled for that day. Reckon i'll get tickets VI? Had a go on-line but not released yet apparently.

Short of joining the Mackems, who cares? He won't be here, and that's what matters.

Regardless of the reasons for the Barton situation, the fact is we're losing a decent player and the squad is weaker. I have no confidence in the ability of NUFC to bring in anyone of note to strengthen it. I hope i'm wrong. This personally is the least anticipated start to a season i can remember for a long while.

Walked to and from Leeds station for yesterdays game and happily it was calm on route with not much in the way of hostility. Had a bit of a wait for the train back though and while we waited, the police started running out of the station. About 6 gremlin types came in, one with his shirt ripped and another looking a bit bloodied. There's always the odd one or two eh? Can't understand it myself. Just go to the game then come home surely. Madness!

If he wants to go, then you have to wonder WHY he wants to go. It's my guess that he just doesn't feel there's owt to hang around for under Ashley. It seems we've a frustrated, disgruntled group of players. We've became a club that's unable to attract decent, established players, but a club also determined to lose the decent players it has. I say established players because those signings new to the English game might turn out to do well, let's hope so, but we need established premier league experience to compliment them.

Every individual has a point where they decide that the cost of watching football simply isn't any longer value for money. Mine personaly is when the clubs we visit charge £40 plus for a ticket. If they DO bring in a costly away memberhip as you suggest, then that might be too much and the last straw for yourself. Each to their own. I agree that it seems fans are being gradually out-priced from the game, but if i REALLY wanted to get to away games, i'd do my best to find the £25 for a membership. I can understand people not being happy with the principle, and unfortunately they're suffering for the behaviour of others. It's a bit like motorists having to pay higher car insurance because of others making false claims. Again, you could argue, why punish good/honest drivers for those that crash or make false claims.

I'm pretty sure they said that it wouldn't affect anyone with a Leeds ticket. I think you'll be ok.

You are looking too far into it - it's designed to make people more accountable for their behaviour at away games. Using an existing mechanism to achieve this end makes perfect sense Because what happened at Darlo is a regular occurence... Certainly not the 1st time there's been trouble at a nearby friendly. There was bother in Carlisle a few seasons back, and i hope i'm wrong but i wouldn't be surprised to see it at Leeds either, where similiar behaviour will meet its match.

Aye, others can get a ticket for you, but from now on S/T holders will have to be careful who they get tickets for, as now when there's bother, the person whos name that ticket is in can be held accountable. . This has always been the case. Granted, but that's my point. NUFC want every away ticket holder to be accountable for their behaviour. General sale ticket holders aren't, other than by any police action.

Aye, others can get a ticket for you, but from now on S/T holders will have to be careful who they get tickets for, as now when there's bother, the person whos name that ticket is in can be held accountable. For someone who isn't a S/T holder and buys a ticket on general sale, apart from any criminal charges, they've nothing to lose by misbehaving as it stands. Maybe membership should be free, but as some have already paid for this seasons, it's probably too late for that. At the same time, it all seems harsh that once again innocent fans suffer for those stepping out of line.

Never seen as many drunken charvers at a game as there was last night. There was a lot of families there last night too. Some with kids attending their 1st game probably, and for some, after the way things turned out that will be their last unfortunately. It wasn't just what happened at the game. The atmosphere in the station and on the train back was bad. There were lads with bloodied knuckles talking about the scrapes they'd been in. This game had all the ingredients for it to go wrong. Local, cheap to get to, and a rare chance for some of the younger fans, who don't usually get to away games to get tickets. Let's hope the same crowd aren't going to Leeds or i fear the worst.

Anybody know when the 2011/12 fixtures are released? Going to Barcelona for a few days at end of Aug, Midweek like, Mon to Thurs. Just curious to know if there are any games on around that time.

If he's expecting 80K or anything like, there's no way we'll match that. I'd love him to sign, but i think the rest of the squad might be unhappy to accept him being on possibly double their wages. I mean imagine having to struggle to make ends meet on £40000 or so a week, for a job you love doing.

As has been pointed out, the cost of anything in life goes up, but this isn't just an increase, the cost has doubled. Personally, if i'm not at the games, then i'll miss Reals' coverage as an option next season.

Sunday Sun say Real radio not covering Newcastle/Sunderland games live next season, due to NUFC doubling cost of radio rights to 60 grand. Mackems are prepared to continue charging £30000 as they did last season, but Real say they don't want to cover one without the other for fear of bias accusations. This leaves us with the drab Radio Newcastle commentary, a poor substitute for Justin Lockwoods enthusiastic goal celebrations IMO. I'll never forget his reaction to Tiotes leveller v Arsenal, or how he relayed his joy at the Mackem drubbing. In fact i'd love it if "Real" could produce a compilation CD of his goal commentaries. What about blind people who enjoy the commentary so much? They can't just go to the pub to watch on a dodgy channel. It's another example of the greed of our club. It would serve the club right if "Real" continued with SAFC games and lost fans in the process as a result of people being brought up listening to S'land games. Not happy at all.