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(on both counts).

Jesus. Is that a typical Donegalian trait? I have no issue with him leaving when he did anymore. Did at the time but I don't blame a single player leaving this shitshow anytime until Ashley's gone. Especially where he is from lad (lifford) they keep the same clothes for years man just so they don't have to spend money harsh: their hearts are like their mountains.

West Ham 1-0 Brighton Chelsea 0-1 Watford Huddersfield 0-2 Man Utd Man City 1-1 Burnley Newcastle 3-0 Crystal Palace Stoke 1-1 Bournemouth Swansea 2-0 Leicester Southampton 1-1 West Brom Everton 2-1 Arsenal Tottenham 2-2 Liverpool

Brought a tear to my eye, nostalgia, don't know if it was the flags or hymen Perhaps it was the two coming into contact (ouch).

Think I might invest in some Trump wigs. Could see Gullit-esque boom in sales.

Live by the ...speare die by the ...speare.

Seems preferable over having a giant white thumb as managing director.

Understand and share (some of) the skepticism, but this is good news and potentially turns this enjoyable period (Rafa, winning Championship, Rafa, solid start and performances in PL, Rafa...) into an awesome time to be a Newcastle fan. Long overdue.

That dog looks a bit like Shane Long... http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Shane+Long+Republic+Ireland+v+Bosnia+International+ytKA-rHNqndl.jpg

Reckon we'll get 5-7 points next four games. Up to 11 in the next six, then a tricky run in December.

Give peace radge a chance.

I winnet forget that one.

Not going anywhere and doubt he would consider Everton anyway. Would be equivalent Keegan going to Sunderland. Or like Clough going from Derby to Forest with a brief spell at one of Europe's elite in between? No not really. Don't think Clough had the bond with Derby (had something to prove to the board) as a club or fan base in the same way Keegan did/does with us and Rafa did/does with Liverpool.

Why would you not feel for someone if their short career is shortened further? Oh! Because they get paid a lot of money. Makes sense if you’re bitter or jealous, but doesn’t make sense if you have any empathy for someone who has always been a footballer, has had exceptional talent, has done great things for your club, and may be facing the horror of not being able to use his talent; be let down by his body. It is/would be tragic for the lad.

What on earth is going on with Dwight? Is it now just a lack of match fitness plus self-belief?

Nah. Personally I think he is one of the weakest links. More unforced errors and general negative contributions than positive contributions. Including yesterday, embarrassing at times. That said scored and involved (ish) in other goal.

I think Long actually deliberately toe-poked the ball out of play (therefore out of the trajectory of Flo’s foot) after Lejeune had committed to the tackle. Impressive reaction time, but cheating for me.

All is forgiven

Perez is fucking awful.

Noticed a nice 86 points (thus far) for Shimmy Shimmy XI (Capt Sterling, Abraham and vice Cap Jesus a big help!). Well done man ?

Fingers crossed for you. May be less drinking time (outside the train!) but surely you’ll still make it

One win in 12 Champo games... oh dear, what a shame, never mind. (Feel the need to add: Lovely Boy!).

Not going anywhere and doubt he would consider Everton anyway. Would be equivalent Keegan going to Sunderland.

Was convinced the Palace and the Watford games would be tight. Wish I’d backed this feeling with home 2-1s instead of away 2-1s. Boo-hiss to stats/odds.

When he is on it, which seems more often than not, I can’t recall seeing a better passer of the ball. Just wonderful to watch.