TheGuv

Used the heads up in here to use my wildcard. Made 8 changes. Hopefully pays off. I imagine plenty of people will forget that games have been postponed and/or have already used their wildcard and lose points to make subs. I’ve gone rather Newcastle heavy with us being at home to Bournemouth.

Villa 1-0 Southampton Forest 1-1 Fulham Wolves 0-2 Man City Newcastle 4-0 Bournemouth (double) Spurs 3-1 Leicester Brentford 2-1 Arsenal Everton 0-1 West Ham

You can see why the PL didn’t want to take the risk then ?‍♂️

We all know they would have

I’d agree on that. Would depend if the Bournemouth game goes ahead?

Where do you stop with that though Yorkie? Showing ‘compassion for the monarchy’ is actually in the city’s psyche. We may as well stop calling ourselves Geordies (for King George during the Jacobite Revolution of 1745) if that’s the case? Perhaps any flags with ‘Fortiter Defendit Triumphans’ (Triumphing by Brace Defence’ in 1644 during the siege of Royalist Newcastle in the Civil War) should also never be flown again. If people really want to overthink and potentially be offended by flying a flag of a 1955 cup win, then we need to overthink and potentially be offended of everything the city of Newcastle, represents imo.

It’s a picture of Jimmy Scoular collecting our last domestic trophy. Some proper wet wipes in here like.

He was a sexy mofo

Rugby getting it right… Rugby Union to go ahead this weekend GAME UPDATE: The official guidance we have received from Government is that there can be respectful continuation of sport at all levels this weekend. The overwhelming opinions shared so far within the game, are that teams and supporters want to come together to honour Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to be united in our grief as we express sorrow at her passing. Rugby, at its heart, is about community and bringing people together, in good times and in sad. Rugby clubs are a source of strength and support during times of uncertainty, and we hope that by enabling games and other rugby activity to go ahead this weekend, with families and friends congregating it will help us all to unite at this time of national mourning. We strongly encourage all those playing sport this weekend to respectfully pay tribute to Her Majesty The Queen by holding a minute’s silence ahead of all fixtures this weekend. This an opportunity for teams from different areas to join together in honouring and celebrating her life. For clubs who have outdoor screens or for clubhouse televisions, graphics will be available to display via englandrugby.com/resources later today. Postponements While for many in the game, matches this weekend will be an opportunity to come together and celebrate the life of Queen Elizabeth II, there may be some clubs who will find it more appropriate to postpone their fixture, such as those with closer connections to the Royal Family or those with large numbers of players in the military or emergency services who may be called away to work on official duties as a result. If that is the case, both clubs may agree to postpone their fixture this weekend without penalty – in that case they must inform their Organising Committee at least four hours before kick-off. Revised fixture dates would be arranged according to the relevant competition regulations. We trust the rugby community will respect the wishes of those clubs who wish to postpone because of the sad news and what is needed following it. Guidance for matches and rugby activity for the remainder of the National Mourning Period will follow as early as possible next week. Our thanks to Her Majesty The Queen We are deeply grateful for Her Majesty’s support of our sport over many years, including serving as the RFU’s Patron for 64 years, helping the Union to celebrate its centenary in 1971, her reception at Buckingham Palace after England won the Rugby World Cup in 2003, and honours bestowed on many of those who have served the game. Her Majesty earned the respect and affection of generations of rugby players and supporters here in England and around the world. On behalf of the rugby union community in England, we offer our condolences to the whole Royal Family at this time. The St George’s Flag has been lowered to half-mast at Twickenham Stadium.

I think that would be class in all honesty

This literally was the turning point of SBR and arguably the beginning of the downfall we've been on ever since until the takeover.

It’s a great model, and when we win something it’ll feel all the better for it. Chelsea won the league within 2 seasons of Abramovich and City won the league within 4 years (and the FA Cup in 3 years). It will take us considerably longer than that - but the ride is going to be amazing.

Was safe standing discussed?

Same

Fulham 1-2 Chelsea Bournemouth 1-3 Brighton (double) Leicester 1-0 Villa Liverpool 2-0 Wolves Southampton 1-1 Brentford Man City 2-0 Spurs Arsenal 2-0 Everton West Ham 1-2 Newcastle Palace 0-1 Man United Leeds 1-0 Forest

Perhaps Isak could be the one?

Magnanimous in victory and in defeat. What a man.

Everton 1-1 Liverpool Brentford 1-0 Leeds Chelsea 2-1 West Ham Newcastle 1-0 Palace (double) Forest 1-0 Bournemouth Spurs 2-0 Fulham Wolves 0-1 Southampton Villa 0-3 Man City Brighton 2-0 Leicester Man Utd 2-1 Arsenal

Was thinking this earlier. How many times do you see the flag stay down for a long time, only for it THEN to be raised? They couldn't raise it quick enough and move the game on ASAP.

If he is, his written word is certainly stronger than his oration.

As painful as this is. Isn't it GREAT to care again?

Same. Seeing the various videos and comments on Twitter has just riled me up even more.

If we’d scored, which could have happened, we’d not be berating it. It’s just hard to take, as after that the whistle should have been blown.

Been screaming out for a winger tbf. Hopefully we get one in the next transfer window. Hopefully Fraser plays like he did towards the back end of last season!

Christ that team is awful And yet people are moaning that we haven't invested enough...