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Portland here he comes...

The one that's going to get us three points by the sound of it.

Crowd sound fantastic on the radio (Geordie bootboys ringing out).

We're "slinging it at 'em" apparently: Geordie translation = deeing canny.

Dwight Maradona; hand of God loves a trier.

What's that got to do with Benitez? Its Ryders worthless opinion I assume? Did I mention Rafa once in that sentence ? You view Ryders opinion as mighty? Did I say that as well ? What is wrong with you ? Expand on your original post then please, I'm clearly missing your point. Going out on a limb here but I guess he thought the 'Ronny piece was a load of negative bollocks. Clearly has nowt to do with Rafa like. Rafa has just been on Radio Newcastle and made valid point about if can't win (e.g. keeper has a stormer etc) then have to draw. Easily construed as how mighty have fallen, if you're of a critical mud-slinging bent. But basically saying "thou shalt not get beat" = key principle.

BBC Sport: "Newcastle have won seven of their eight home games against Reading in all competitions, but lost the most recent one in January 2013."

Rafa on radio newcastle

Hope he doesn't make an arse of himself...

Interesting selection. Not much attacking threat from the back, like five forwards (Shelvey in with t'other four) and five defenders (+1 being Hayden). Expect us to be tighter/more robust at the back--not least since Vurn Kardashian isn't going to walkabout like Janmaat.

Think that Border Terrier is in the wrong thread, surely it is Siem's dog?

Cracked me up! I'm never going to be able to look at Big Vurn the same way again.

Good point, forcibly made. That said, if the people concerned about this (the ones who you see as 'pissing themselves' and not with uncontrollable laughter) have seen more of his play and the attitude, effort and effectiveness of Sissoko than Rafa, then it is maybe an understandable concern.

We are winning this bugger! (Yes please and thank you very much)

Disappointing. Hope the well hasn't run dry; would be surprising if we get anyone worth having from other Championship sides now.

Sell, sell, sell! Buy, buy, buy! (& buy?). Quickly.

It is just not for for purpose. The stated aims/principles (below), in a 'mother's love and apple pie' way aren't anything to disagree with it. The methodology for delivering the aims, just isn't going to work. Don't see us helping our ''Yoof" reach their potential until Youth Development is taken away from clubs. "… a long-term strategy designed to take Premier League Youth Development to the next level. The EPPP is the result of consultation between the Premier League and its clubs, representatives of the Football League, the Football Association and other key football stakeholders. It has six fundamental principles: · Increase the number and quality of Home Grown Players gaining professional contracts in the clubs and playing first-team football at the highest level · Create more time for players to play and be coached · Improve coaching provision · Implement a system of effective measurement and quality assurance · Positively influence strategic investment into the Academy System, demonstrating value for money · Seek to implement significant gains in every aspect of player development"

They are us and we are them, Seymour. Just as I am you and you are me. Do we not both love and crave love? Do we not like to laugh, and feel like life has purpose. Peace and love brother. #Similarities not differences... P.s. Only kidding like, ish

Just watched a documentary about Pep Guardiola on Sky, recommend it. At one point, some Spanish gadgy (nee offence Gaffa) who seemed to know what he was on about, said something to the effect of 'Pep isn't known for being brilliant at finding new players, but he does know the importance of and is brilliant at quickly spotting and getting rid of bad apples.' Wish we would just get rid of all the big-wage journeymen and want always. Take the loss and fuck them off. #teamspirit.

Just watched the video. Nice try; here's similar but with a fuller concourse and less self-consciousness:

Or some cock fighting, which (it is not beyond the realms of possibility...) was one of the titles from A. Johnson's animal porn collection.

Yep, my bad. Gamez at right then, Mbabu left. Footy management, simples!