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Will leave as is but no pressure other than others taking the slots. So if a clamour for it I can always ask the question and amend accordingly. Absolutely no hardship ??

Pitch booked 30th Oct. 1x7’s. 10-12. It’s the pitch beside the open car park. The pitch opposite clubhouse balcony is booked on the half hour so you’d have to book 9:30-11:30 or 10:30-12:30. Both still available currently if a change was needed. The Bar adjoining the balcony opens 11am. Don’t mind moving it if it’s that important to watch from balcony rather than pitch side. Just let me know @Yorkie final decision. If we were to move it I’d be tempted with the later of the two as that would flow straight into the 12:30 EPL KO.

I’ll pop in today and get pitch sorted. We thinking 7’s for 1x2hrs? 10-12 @Yorkie as don’t think 30min increments are an option.

My strong preference is one pitch as I’ve always felt the day is about more than just the football and it would give a chance for those not out on the afternoon for drinks and evening for meal a chance to have a bit of a natter. In the past I’ve always preferred 7’s but looking at the possible numbers it might be more competitive with 4 teams of 5 and have slightly shorter but more games to allow the subs each team have more pitch time. So in short my preference is ONE PITCH > Other than that not as bothered but maybe 4x5’s > 3x7’s @Slim @Yorkie who’s chasing up numbers for Saturday meal? Guessing Slim as Yorkie has enough on his plate and can’t stay the full Saturday. Im arranging a get together for the Friday evening for anyone wanting to eat and a few drinks with The Clique ? Likely to be either around the cheap bars of Newcastle and Chilli Padi or along Low Fell. If you haven’t got me on Facebook or WhatsApp to contact me to confirm feel free to PM but try not to leave it till the last minute so I can book tables ?

They probably still wouldn’t precede the age of that fiver you fobbed off on me last time. Still waiting for it to clear my account ?

Just something to ponder @Yorkie More than 2 teams need more than 2 GK’s. Never been an issue previously as usually have 2 willing GK’s. Not sure if we have 3 or 4. Might be worth asking the question.

24 you say? Welcome to the Clique… (insert the Mick McCarthy gif)

Are you even playing after your WhatsApp message?

Wouldn’t be a Lockwood Cup without this age old debate ? You should be wearing Astroturf trainers. Not blades. Not mouldies. Not studs. Just trainers for astroturf.

What is it you can’t comprehend?

Wraith/Vinnie like us all has is blind spots but he’s ok. Especially if you know what you are dealing with. Always find it interesting on here reading those with their binary opinions. Incapable of discovering the grey from the black & white.

Seems a bit disingenuous being allowed to use a concussion sub 30mins after the original incident. Surely the rule was brought in for the instant removal of the effected player. Especially when he’s mouthing to his teammates he’s hurt his jaw ?

Maybe it’s changed since COVID but previously I’ve booked our pitches well in advance. Possibly more flexibility when done in person. Anyway just shout if you need a hand with it when we have final format.

Anything need doing for this @Yorkie ? I can swing by next week to book pitch etc.

Anyone going to watch Gateshead in the FA CUP today?

Hughton gone.

Who’s been misled and how? We are where we are which is certainly where I expected us to be. Next thing of note is the 29th of this month surely?

Rafa gets Rondon. You couldn’t script it ?

Anyone wanting in the WhatsApp group we regularly use that’s not in it PM me your number etc

Ever get the feeling all the big clubs are making one last push to hoover up everyone before the NUFC takeover is green lighted ?

How big are Joe Cole’s shoes ? His right foot looked massive.

Wouldn’t support the Spurs boycott either.

Very expensive looking British bulldog type. Imagine the fat Sam dog emoji doing the rounds around 10 year ago or more on this forum.

So… I’m on a campsite in the Lake District where I overhear a guy in the next plot on his phone. Keeping a distance for discretion I begin to eavesdrop. Clearly a guy in the football industry he’s also talking with I pick out some various nuggets in between kids screaming and cars passing. Had them to post yesterday however today I saw him alone in a quieter setting and give him a compliment on his dog for a stop and chat as Larry David would say. In summary we had the deal done for the Barcelona full back that’s went to Leeds all done with club and player only for MA to pull it. This has pissed Bruce off massively and he’s now getting offered players he doesn’t want which is pissing him off further. The son or brother of the guy who bought Bristol City wanted to buy us but as we’d expect MA wants the sale of the club structured so any future cup wins etc etc over a long period of time he gets a cut of profits etc. Some Peruvian businessman was also interested but got sick of being messed around and many others haven’t shown proof of funds. There are some Qatari’s wanting us now but at £280 but MA not budging on £320 up front. Anyway this guy was something to do with Swansea and their recruitment and close to Hew Jenkins the former owner. Didn’t speak highly Cooper or of the new owners as did a leverage buy out which lead me to discussing the misuse of the O&D test in our case which he agreed with. Mentioned a few other deals yesterday but was hard to keep track. Think some club want Fat Sam. Anyway back to my camping. Thought I’d share. Didn’t like is dog at all TBH.

I thought it was known the jurisdictional challenge had already failed and only challenge left was wether it was to be public or private? That’s how I’ve followed things. No expert obviously. Pretty much sure this was confirmed yesterday.