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I thought you had to have that licence before you could even manage in the PL? That's supposed to be the case but they've granted exceptions in the past if you're actually in the middle of the course - think it takes quite a while to do the whole thing.

It's an absolute mess - no chance of the mackems playing their slick passing game on this.

Get in

tbf Southgate and Pearce at least have the UEFA Pro Licence. Sherwood is still studying for his, as is Sol Campbell.

They're going to win the fucking cup aren't they.

I can't believe he's still only 32 - cracking finish today though.

Think he'll probably give them enough of a boost to keep them up, but can't see him working out there long term. He just seems like such a tit.

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Aye. And 1 left back.

ffs - not going to be able to get that image out of my head now

Don't think McClaren will come here if Derby get promoted - waiting for him only to then be turned down would be even more embarrassing!

If you genuinely think there's even a small chance of us going down you can pile on at 150/1: http://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/premier-league/relegation That would help soften the blow a little!

So we can win 1 game every 6 and he'll be perfectly happy. ffs man.

He's never been brilliant but has in the past at least managed competent - tonight he was just terrible, set a new low.

It really is embarrassing the way he's carrying on - the lovefest on the touchline tonight will be bile-inducing, Carver will be sitting there giving Pardew the puppy dog eyes all night.

Sammy missing for this apparently: http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/siem-de-jong-ready-to-make-newcastle-comeback-1-7100069 It's Gouffran time folks!

Villa's scoring record is shocking, but it's actually quite impressive that they've managed to scratch 22 points together from only 12 goals!

It really is. Even the derby didn't feel this bad, although that's mostly due to that utter cunt Pardew's success in desensitising me to losing them.

It's on Sky Sports 1. If you have made plans I wouldn't bother cancelling them though!

Lovely goal by Defoe tbf

Not playing against Stoke or Palace: http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/duo-still-out-for-newcastle-but-defender-set-to-return-against-stoke-1-7093425

You would imagine McClaren would be more open to keeping the current coaching staff around too, which would be another big plus in Ashley's eyes.

He's 50, but looks like he's going to have the life expectancy of your average WWE wrestler. I think it may well be a health problem or something else unexpected that eventually sees him leave. Like having dodgy emails exposed, Malky Mackay or Sony Pictures style. Or his other businesses going tits up. Or being chucked in jail when one of his dubious business practices crosses the legal line. I can dream. His ticker giving up on him is probably our best shot, fat unhealthy fucker looks like a prime candidate for an early heart attack. Perhaps any protests should focus on giving him sudden surprises and constantly getting buckets of fried chicken delivered to his house....

Going to be a worry every time this thread gets bumped today..