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How do you say in French, “it’s just a coke, Joe. Drink up!” I knew there was a story within this story.

I find it quite interesting the difference in attitudes between drink-driving, no matter the margin of how 'over' you are, and speeding and phone use while driving, which seem far more commonly accepted. No defence of Joe mind, he should definitely have booked a taxi and waited for his 20p change like every other professional footballer.

Sadly, I think there are a lot of motorists who either knowingly or unknowingly drive over the limit. Innocent until proven guilty though of course, and I hope it has no bearing on him being included in the team for Sunday.

Aye, that's it. I may have had it happen before while driving for Uber and having to ring a foreign passenger.

The tweet has been taken down for violating Twitter rules. Quick Google search using zero technical terms just "long beep dialtone" says the number may be busy? Which I guess would be right if his number has been leaked. No idea though.

Getting a weird dial tone, just long beeps.

It’s a French phone number, could be him or just some sad cunt creating a deepfake as when you save the number his WhatsApp picture is a picture of him playing.

Pretty funny when they’re talking about players they missed out on who went to be great. Warnock says he was told by a player to sign Drogba for £100k, while Bruce talks about not being able to get the funds to bring Bowen to Newcastle.

Listened to the podcast this morning. Interesting that Warnock bemoans the fans having more of a voice with the internet. I think fans are shit hot now in terms of spotting a fraud and spotting a manager that’s doing the right things but not having a bit of luck with injuries etc.

Expecting a nervy start but I do think it’ll click tonight and we’ll get back among the goals and score 3+.

“Alright, Ed. Thanks for joining us. How much do you need?”

He is your family. Keep the faith.

Are you thanking him for achieving the impossible last season, rallying up 72 points in 2022, or having us 3rd in the league? Bro, come on. The team he sent out today should have been good enough, he’s been badly let down.

Knock it past your man and just fucking sprint like hell. Don't even know what Murphy was thinking there, was he waiting for a runner to lay it to?

It's fucking horrible when you have a start to a game like what Lewis is experiencing, it just seems to snowball if you don't get a firm grip on it. He'll know chances are going to be very difficult to come by, he has to do much, much better.

Not even had a drink yet, and I thought "Eh, why are we playing in blue and white, was there a kit clash?"

I would hope he is unhappy about being on the bench, Wilson will be unhappy being there tonight but it’s about handling things correctly and showing the right attitude to get back in. Won’t put too much weight behind random Twitter/YouTube sources, as I think ASM is an easy target to make rumours up about. I have the same thoughts as I did when it came to Dubravka leaving. He’s been almost a guaranteed starter when fit, I’d be disappointed to see him spit the dummy due to healthy competition and a lack of fight. I think he’ll stay and come good, personally.

RIP. I remember him trying to get himself subbed off when he knew he was getting a red card.

I think Shola has slipped into more of an ambassadorial role these days.

immediate investigation required by the food safety standards as to just what exactly they put in that Prime drink.

Rarely see Trippier get done now, him and Almiron tracking back have the right flank locked down tight.

For me, Arteta cost his side a win with his touchline antics. Their heads completely went, couldn’t imagine playing for a manager that allows the occasion and not the game to become his sole focus. When they needed coaching and guidance, he was making himself the main character while Howe constantly gave feedback and made subtle changes. They’ll make it all about Newcastle managing the game and manufacturing their time to take the foot off the pedal, but Arteta badly let his team down.

Approaching 10 hours without conceding a goal. This team is desperate now for some added creativity and explosiveness in attack. We feel very jaded in that area and obviously Isak coming in will help, but I’d love more options for our wings and central midfield.