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A few injuries and suspensions (inevitable) will show that is not the case. A lot of injuries, some long-term injuries and some suspensions and losses of form (all, almost inevitable) will really show that is not the case. We have too few players, too few good players and too few very good players. We need strengthening - simple as that, and it is no use us burying our heads in the sand about it. And if you read my post, I believe a further two players will be enough, at least to get us to January. I read your post. Two players would help. But also 'two players' is cutting it very, very, fine indeed. Realistically, two players is not enough, and if we are to 'bank a fair few points' before these two players get injured and/or suspended, then they need to be very good players (noticeably better than those we already have) which, to be fair, Keegan has always said is the only type of new player he wants, which makes the field to choose from quite small.

A few injuries and suspensions (inevitable) will show that is not the case. A lot of injuries, some long-term injuries and some suspensions and losses of form (all, almost inevitable) will really show that is not the case. We have too few players, too few good players and too few very good players. We need strengthening - simple as that, and it is no use us burying our heads in the sand about it.

Been laughing about that for a while now. No surprise at all about how bad Spurs were (except to those who believe the Cockney "hype"), but a bit surprised at how good Boro were - but doubt if they will keep it up for long.

Oops - posted wrong article!! (now replaced and also added below) http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=822187 (can't find the link to the Sunday Express version)

More . . . !!! http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=822187 (Alledgedly, this cr*p is also in the Sunday Express!!)

Wrong on every count!! Its not easy to be as '100% completely inaccurate' (every single word) as this post is. Rubbish. a) It's a crap tune. Face it. b) What's interesting about Mark Knopfler? I can barely type his name without dozing off. Dire Straits were one of the crappest bands ever. c) How come ir's "100 percent wrong" to want us to be more than local heroes. Happy with mid-table mediocrity, are you? Rubbish. Yes, that sums it up in one word. Yes indeed - in fact "100%" Rubbish, Mr OzzieMandias!!!!

:fwap::fwap: :fwap: :fwap: :fwap::fwap: :fwap: :fwap: :fwap: :fwap: :fwap: :fwap: :fwap::fwap: :fwap: great mackems.gif As I have said SO MANY times - there was NEVER any doubt that this stupid little permanently over-hyped Cockney club would struggle again this season. Why so many NUFC supporters believe the Cockney-hype (every year) is way way beyond me.

Wrong on every count!! Its not easy to be as '100% completely inaccurate' (every single word) as this post is.

You forgot Emre, but I generally agree with you. We had a numerically very small squad, and (after most of the transfer window) we still have a very small squad.

I disagree over Spurs if they lose both Berbs and Keane. You can't get rid of the best facet of your team from the previous season and expect to progress. Spurs were in the relegation zone (the REAL relegation zone, not a late-season flirtation) for a large part of last season. They will be again, and could possibly be relegated. Just like last summer, they are being so frequently and so ridiculously "talked up" - so some people are (again) actually believing it!! The power of a dedicated LONDON-OBSESSED ("national") media . . .

I'm 26 (again, for the 2nd time) in December!

Where I live in North Newcastle, there were plenty of copies in our small newsagents this morning, so it looks like it will be available throughout the entire Newcastle/North East England, area. Surely, it should be available on-line though? Do we know for sure (yet) whether it is going to be available to buy online in the club shop, or not?

Now, Chris Waddle is saying that Keegan could 'walk out' by Christmas. What a load . . . http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2008/08/09/newcastle-need-to-invest-100million-to-help-kevin-keegan-rebuild-the-side-115875-20690515/

SIR Booby, if you don't mind!

They can make the most innocent of events sound like a disaster! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1042913/Keegan-dealt-blow-trusted-assistant-Cox-leaves-Newcastle.html

This thread is excellent!!! Great to read. I am "loving it" (as someone once said). I'm tempted to crack open a bottle of beer - so that I can join in (its a bit early, even for me) . . .

And so you should be. We've got the best manager this club has ever had. We knows us inside out, and he knows what it takes to deliver. All the off-field s*** means virtually nothing when it comes to organising 11 footballers and getting them to play in a fashion that entertains us lot. I'm looking forward to seeing us attack teams. Score goals. Maybe even lose a few 4-3s. f*** it. I'm going to enjoy this. You certainly sound 'determined' Dave!!

Well said mate! That is how I have always felt (for years!) and how I have always written and spoken to people. For the moment though, I will have to rely on you and a few others to write and speak for me . . .

Do you hear that? We're going to have FUN "well, woopeedoo"

Know you are taking the p*ss, but actions speak louder than words, all of them (KK included) at the club should remember that. There has been too many 'unsupported' (un-followed through) claims made by the club in the past - but also the negative stuff being said at the moment is equally unfortunate (and shouldn't be said). But - it is A C T I O N we need, not words.

Of course there's no way the current squad can get 4th on the face of it..... but its right to target it. We should be looking to compete for 5th place, we'll need a good run with injuries but the quality is there in the first 11 to challenge. Then you hope for Liverpool to implode, leaving one of the top 4 spots open. A club will break into the top 4 in the next season or 2, as history has shown though getting 4th is relatively easy - its repeating it and becoming established there that is difficult KK said after the last friendly that we were capable of finishing in the top 10. I think with the squad at it's current level that's probably realistic. "finishing in the top 10" - what an awful and truly PATHETIC thought. Embarassing. A 'joke'. But wait - it is probably the best we can hope for. My god, what a disaster we are. This is not a pessimist speaking, this is a life-long optimist speaking. "we should be able to finish in the top 10" - "well, woopeedoo" I know this is a pretty 'useless' post, which does not add or contribute to anything at all (sorry!) - but then we seem to be gradually evolving into a pretty useless club. If the cap fits . . .

Loads more CR*P . . . http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2008/08/08/exclusive-mike-ashley-says-he-is-not-selling-newcastle-115875-20688781/ http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/sport/localsport/3579952.SPURS_TALK__Ramos_to_make_shock___12m_bid_for_Magpies_striker_/ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1042736/Keegan-Ashley-row-Everton-Smith.html http://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Sport/Football/Premier+League/Newcastle+United

Yes - "theres only one Bobby Robson" at the Valencia game. Even if he's not there, he will hear about it. Makes you wish there was something we could do to stop this disease from doing what it is doing to him, but there isn't is there. He has had (and is having) a great life, he has done so much for people, Newcastle United, England, and so many others, but I feel so sad right now. Lets hope there is still a long time to go AND NO PAIN.

He was seen in a chip shop in Byker yesterday, in fact . . . That's s****. He was seen coming out of Cash Convertors! Fact* *oops shouldn't have said that, Anal Oliver will have it as an exclusive in the Ronnie tonight. What has he pawned his hair? Hey - THEN he went into the Chip Shop with his hair-money! - FACT! (he bought Hairdock and Chips) Yeah - I know (heading for the door . .)

He was seen in a chip shop in Byker yesterday, in fact . . . That's s****. He was seen coming out of Cash Convertors! Fact* *oops shouldn't have said that, Anal Oliver will have it as an exclusive in the Ronnie tonight. What has he pawned his hair? Hey - THEN he went into the Chip Shop with his hair-money! - FACT! (he bought Hairdock and Chips)