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I defy Mike Ashley to look into the eyes of a terminally ill, frail man like Sir Bobby, who represents everything good and passionate about football and Newcastle United, and continue to treat the club the way he does. Makes me sick

Aye, was thinking along those lines myself. As i watched the pictures of Sir Bobby pre-match tonight, i thought to myself that i hope and pray that he gets to see  this club back on it's feet.

Sort it out man Ashley.

Quite enjoyed my trip to the Galpharm, new ground and all. Arrived about 4:30 and encountered the thickest steward ever as i tried to park at the ground. As we drove towards the car park, he walked in front with a "car park full" sign, facing us. Jokingly, i said "It's not is it"? "What"? he said. I asked again and he just looked at me blankly, and didn't have a clue that i was referring to his sign.

Walked in to town centre, where you'd think they'd never seen an away fan before, judging by the amount of stares we got. I swear one bloke almost broke his neck as he passed in a van. Got back in time to see the toon players arrive at the ground. Most of them posed for photos and signed autographs, but Shola side-stepped everyone. If only he would move as quick on the field.

Huddersfield said we had 1654 fans there, but surely there was more than that. Certainly looked it. They had an annoying section of fans who even sang Sunderland on occasion. One idiot even had a Mackem top on. I'm 99% certain he didn't walk around with that on outside the ground pre-match. It would have been more red than red/white.

Thought we played ok, but seemed to run out of ideas once we got to the edge of their box. Beye was like a mad man at HT. Their No 18 waved his hand in front of his mouth as he argued with Beye, a kind of "your breath stinks" gesture. This obviously touched a raw nerve judging by his reaction.

A less than convincing finish from Nolan for the goal, but they all count.  

Van Der Vaart's wife beats everyone tbh

 

Which one? I can't seem to get a language package thingy...

 

http://www.sylvievdvaart.nl/prive.asp#

No pictures of her feeding the youngster. That's no good.

SJP is fantastic. I love the way it towers above the city as you approach from Gateshead. It's gonna be quite a thrill for those fans who don't usually get to visit, when they see it for the 1st time next season. Especially the likes of Scunny and peterborough, who are used to going to the likes of Cheltenham.

I don't like new stadiums because they're all the same with different coloured seats. The Reebok is probably the best of the bunch, 'cause of the different design.

Particularly dislike Wigans "JJB" on account of it being an identikit stadium where i've seen us lose on 4 trips out of 4.

Going back a few years, Shrewsburys "gay meadow" was very picturesque. Surrounded by trees and next to the river. Some old bloke used to row up and down the river, fishing out the stray footballs.

It gives you a sense of belonging, and pride, believe it or not. I'm certainly still proud of where i come from anyway, despite NUFCs' problems. My heart bulges with pride when an away end packed with toon fans are belting out songs together.

Certain goals are just ecstacy to celebrate.

Sureley they should offer Shearer the job until a new owner comes in, but at the same time tell him they can't promise that the new owners will keep him in charge.

I would imagine all the SMBs would go anyway. Everything will be booked. Would be hilarious if they got kicked out though.

Come on lets be serious here, who the hell would want to buy us?  Club in turmoil, the fans are disillusioned, players are disillutioned, a club thats known as the national press whipping boys. 

 

If you were a foreign billionaire with no legience to any english club,  what club would you buy?  Probably not championship newcastle.

The club is only in turmoil, the fans and players are disillusioned, only because no-one has bought us as yet. A new buyer would easily remedy that. The potential here is massive. Hopefully someone can see that.

God knows how much longer this whole thing will drag on for. The suffering, it seems, is endless.

Might sound slightly anorak-ish, but i've kept umpteen ticket stubs from away trips. Each one tells a story.

Got a couple of signed KK items. One a programme from david bartons testimonial at Darlos old place, feethams. We played there the day afters Keegans last league game v Brighton.

The other is a 1984 style retro shirt that he signed when i took the bairn to his soccer circus up Glasgow way. After the conversation i had with him that day, i KNOW kk loves this club. I could feel the warmth and passion for the Toon in his voice. Little did i know that he would take over at NUFC only months later. All ended in tears unfortunately.

Anyway, that's enough sentiment. Apologies for going off topic. 

From the online brochure:

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/3456/capturepqq.png

 

Defo no patch on the back.

That's a small mercy at least. A pale yellow patch on the back of that would have truly made it look awful. Now, i'm beginning to think it might be bareable.

Fancy Huddersfield, new stadium to visit and all. Got a weeks hol from work then. If my ageing motor makes it that is.

not sure what's going on regards Cardiff(a). Blackpool said they put their fixture with us back by 24hrs 'cause we were playing at Cardiff on the previous Sunday on sky. There's no mention of this on Cardiffs' web-site, despite 7 other fixtures being changed for various reasons.

I'm still bemused as to why the hell anyone would choose to renew their s/t at this present time? Baffling.

Because it's the cheapest way of going to games that i intended to go to anyway.

 

Is there an offer on for renewing before the deadline?

Not that i know of. Personally, i'm on the 3 yr direct debit thing. I was just thinking of the difference between buying a S/T or paying for each game individually.

    I don't cause the crap against Hull had an effect on the team and everything for the whole season. Not only this past season we will pay for it next season as well. Becasue of that demonstration the club put on sale and on care taker manger. I am not saying Ashley is Jesus but we have to take some responsbilty as well.

 

       

Yet to be proven, but Ashleys actions towards the previous manager probably lead to us having a caretaker manager, and not a fans demonstration.

We have nothing to be blamed for at all. Ashley made a mistake that was un-popular with the fans, IMO one of the biggest mistakes ever made at NUFC. The fans voiced their opinion, angrily, it must be said, and Ashley decided he wanted out. We couldn't  just sit back and watch a popular manager be forced out. 

I'm still bemused as to why the hell anyone would choose to renew their s/t at this present time? Baffling.

Because it's the cheapest way of going to games that i intended to go to anyway.

Probably been asked, but can't see the prices anywhere for a season ticket in the Family Enclosure. Any ideas?

£300 adult and £100 juvenile. Canny deal.

Got mine printed at florida print, metrocentre yesterday. Done a canny job. Plain black number and lettering, so i've avoided having the football league logo on my shirt. they cut the number out from some black stuff, which made me wonder afterwards if i could've got them to try the old NUFC logo. You know, the circular one ,with the magpie beneath.

I was in the club shop the other day and heard the woman in the shop telling someone it was a tenner for the back printed as long as they brought the receipt back. What do you get for your tenner? I mean in terms of how many numbers/letters can you have?

Unfortunately i've misplaced my receip, so how much should i expect to pay?

Those criticising KK are living in some kind of dream world

 

i'd say the one who refuse to criticise him are the ones living in the dream world, aka 1995.

Yes, 1995 was a bit of a dream world. KK enabled us to dream of being champions of england. Granted we ultimately missed out by a whisker, but wasn't a bad attempt considering he'd taken us from the brink of relegation to the old division 3.

I can't believe those who back Ashley over KK after seeing what's went on during Ashleys' time here.

All KK wanted was to be given a fair chance to bring success to NUFC, and i don't believe he was given that chance.

God help them, he will just get a huff on about something and leave like he always does then sue for compen 

If KK left without provocation, then why did no half decent manager want to take his place at NUFC?

It’s very simple. The importance of gate receipts is far more important in the championship. If we as supporters withdraw our custom Ashley will be forced to sell the club for what he can get. If we hand over a years worth of money now he’ll be free to do what he likes, which given his track record will surely be to f*** the club over.

 

By not renewing supporters can respond to events, at what point I’d withdraw my custom is hard to say but at least I won’t be impotent like you and Wullie.

Fair enough i can see your point about fewer renewals maybe forcing a quicker/cheaper sale. What i can't understand however, is that despite telling us not to buy season tickets, you will continue to pay on match day. I don't see how that is going to force his hand, because you'll pay more to see games than us. If you really want to hit him in the pocket then surely you have to stay away.

You won’t need a ST to go to games next season… so what is the real reason you're renewing?

 

It’s a question of trust. If you pay on a match by match basis you retain some influence over events. Buying a ST leaves you impotent. Do you trust Ashley?

I signed up for the direct debit scheme, knowing that i'd want to go to the games anyway. This was the cheapest option.

I don't trust Ashley, but hopefully he'll be gone soon.

Oh, and by the way, anyone who pays on a match by match basis will be giving him even more money than they would have if they'd bought a season ticket. I don't think paying on a match by match basis is any real protest. I could understand if you weren't going to stay away from the games.

And if he isn’t? What if he stays and carries on treating the club s***, what are you going to do about it? Nothing seems to be the answer.

I'm going to do what i enjoy, and carry on watching my team. When i no longer enjoy going to the games i'll stop. As i've said, i believe we're  more attractive to a prospective buyer when they can see some money coming into the club through attendances. They might see that the club has some potential.

Anyway, it sounds like you still intend to pay your money on match days. What are YOU going to do about the situation. At what point do you stop paying on the day and not turn up at all?

That should've said "WERE going to stay away" in my last post. Excuse my typo.

You won’t need a ST to go to games next season… so what is the real reason you're renewing?

 

It’s a question of trust. If you pay on a match by match basis you retain some influence over events. Buying a ST leaves you impotent. Do you trust Ashley?

I signed up for the direct debit scheme, knowing that i'd want to go to the games anyway. This was the cheapest option.

I don't trust Ashley, but hopefully he'll be gone soon.

Oh, and by the way, anyone who pays on a match by match basis will be giving him even more money than they would have if they'd bought a season ticket. I don't think paying on a match by match basis is any real protest. I could understand if you were going to stay away from the games.

i'm not renewing until ashley has left, simple as that

 

People who renew while Ashley is still in charge are propping up his regime, giving him more time to screw us over. Buying a ST in the current circumstances will do more harm than good.

 

Mmm? Not sure about that. I would think any potential buyer of NUFC would be encouraged by healthy season ticket sales and the incoming revenue that comes with it.

If the club isn't going to go down the financial pan, it needs money to come in. I can understand the reluctance to back Ashley in any way however.

I prefer to think that by renewing, i'm backing the club and not Ashley. Hopefully that club will be around long after Ashley's gone.

I understand your POV but the time has long gone for pissing around with half measures and compromise.

Ashley won’t willingly sell the club at it’s market value. His hand will have to be forced. Are we going to fight for the future of our club, or just hand over our cash like nowt’s happened?

 

 

I'm renewing my season ticket because i enjoy going to games, as poor as we are at the moment. To not go would be to deprive myself more than anyone. What happens when/if we become a half decent premiership club again? Do i just turn up at the games, as you say, like nowt's happened? As for the future of the club, there might not be a future if it's skint.