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To add to this when you hear on commentary if you give a penalty for that you’d be giving a penalty at every corner (for grabbing etc). So? Give a penalty every corner. Then let’s see how the defenders carry on after the 4th 5th 6th penalty that game. Where’s the rule to say you can’t have 20 penalties a game? There isn’t one.

I agree refs have so much power and don’t use it. It’s weird that there are basic rules to football but ref seems to ignore them to keep 11 v 11 on the pitch. Always found it weird why refs seem to feel like they’ve got to keep as many players on the pitch as they can. If we actually had some games 8 v 8 etc it might make the players and managers rethink their gamesmanship.

The weather is awful this morning so have my doubts genuine.

Was at a wedding on Saturday catching up with a friend I’d not seen in years who told me he had dealings with Hoffman whilst they both worked at Northern Rock. Went on to tell me a few stories where Hoffman openly admitted that he hated the North East of England and the people from the North East with a passion. It was all very weird but as we know now makes even more sense with what was going on.

I don’t think it’s as nailed on as you all think. It’s very political with certain leaks to staff being strategic. Wouldn’t surprise me if everything remained at Longbenton. Certainly nothing doing for a few years.

Bruce’s media mates still out in force this morning on the radio saying Bruce would’ve had them all peak fitness ?

Nice Guy Eddie … Reservoir Dogs stylee ?

From the bits I heard Gerrard absolutely nailed his press conference TBF. Spoke brilliantly.

I’ve never massively rated him TBH. Only speculation but a RB & GK would be bottom of my priorities. CM’s and CA’s is what we need desperately.

Zidane perhaps the best fit ?‍♂️

The thinking behind it is this guy has been a long time NUFC fan and also member of their show for the last 2 years or more. So it was good PR for the club and I also believe for the guy himself as the publicity helped him get a ticket for the Brighton game. They are eating in a friend of his house I believe who has offered to cook for them all as they were reunited and between the two of them have provided Wraith etc some official attire which they’ve worn out of respect. Looks like the friend/host has videoed it as probably feeling quite proud about it all. What people forget is Wraith’s main income is largely based on self publicity with a huge attachment of that aligned with NUFC. So when we do it it’s irrelevant apart from you might get a few more friend requests or followers depending on who’ve you’ve tagged so you would question why. Whereas he is expanding his audience and therefore monetary reach. Speaking of who’ve you’ve tagged did you not notice the post in the Games section for you? ?

Bit different welcoming someone half the way around the world and making an effort than someone 100 miles up the road who… and correct me if I’m wrong… don’t walk around everyday if any day in kilts. When did you last visit Scotland? ?

In fairness they are dressed out of respect for their friend who’s visited from Saudi Arabia… no?

Did the same with Dortmund and think he’d be fairly low maintenance which is what is required whilst the owners organise themselves and the club.

In fairness he probably could as he’s shown that’s one of the things he can do.

If only you knew… ?

5Live reporting it’s off… who else do you suggest? ? My thoughts are quite simply someone has jumped the gun. If it’s from our side to apply pressure on UE I’d be disappointed and would explain his reaction. There’s no real secrets in football these days due to social media etc but until the club says anything or there’s a sighting it’s always safest to take with a large dose of scepticism. As much as he annoys people just like the takeover Luke Edwards approach has proven correct again. That’s why it concerns me the others reporting it as getting done today were briefed from the club as if you end up with Howe you’ll end up with a lot of disappointment and what ifs and also some embarrassment as it’s with cap in hand. Big 24hrs for the club but seems a lot of work to be done to get UE in before Brighton. Not ruling out the international break but slightly more worryingly I’m not ruling out EH either. What is very clear is the timing of the takeover has been a bit of a nightmare for the short term. Wouldn’t surprise me if the EPL had played their part in the fixtures either ?

Talksport reporting it off now. All similar reasons via the Spanish media.

Lovely goal from Man Utd. Fernandez such an intelligent player.

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Just can’t see him embedding himself in the community like Rafa did. If he stays at arms length I foresee trouble for him when we have an inevitable bad patch. I worry about what you consider as a charm. Think you are mistaking it for Smarm ?

Not doubting his managerial credentials but just have that feeling he won’t be great fit for the average NUFC fan. Hopefully he’s more charismatic than the few interviews I’ve seen him give but he seems very lacking in what the fan base usually latch on to. The Geordie’s have always liked a charmer. Personally would’ve preferred someone with no previous ties to a British Club but of all the ones who have then he’s clearly the best choice.