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Sounds excellent @Yorkie, I'd definitely engage with that kind of content. I'd also be happy to lend a hand with the graphic design and perhaps contribute some writing.

Small things which would be such notable and immediate improvements to the stadium and the match day experience: - Return the lettering on the East Stand from the italicised letters which are almost illegible back to the roman (upright) letters with proper kerning between letters. - Lose whatever version of Blaydon Races they're playing in the stadium these days and return to the original they used to play. Current version is a mess. What's with those drums? Another thing which somewhat dampens the build up is the Premier League music. I'm guessing that it's a requirement to have it played though. O Fortuna sounds great just as the players are in the tunnel readying themselves, but I'm sure it used to break straight into Local Hero as they entered the pitch and was way more inspiring that way.

Thanks @wormy I appreciate that, I'm certain he will be

I couldn’t stop myself from buying a ticket this morning for this game. My head initially decided against it and I closed the browser, but my heart had other ideas and just 10 minutes later I found myself once again sat staring at the stadium plan on the ticketing section of the website. East Stand, Block L. The same area as when I last set foot in St James’ Park under Rafa. And I’ll go not necessarily concerned with the football match itself, but to witness, participate and connect with the transcendence of a long-neglected, subdued and divided fanbase finally lift their voices in harmony to the sound of a new hope. In regards to the speculation surrounding the comings and goings of players and managers, I’ll leave that to time to determine how those things materialise; but for this game I needed to participate in what I hope to feel like a renewal, a revitalisation and a rising tide of spirit lifting the sunken and sullen supporters of this special club. I lost my Granda 2 weeks ago tomorrow, the man who first walked me up those steps to my first game as a 12 year old boy, clenching my hand as the verdant pitch marked a lasting impression in my mind and a sense of anticipation entirely unique to a football stadium just before kick-off first revealed itself to me. I’ll be held by his heavenly hand as I make my way up those same steps a week on Sunday. He would have loved this news.

6 days off man, plus refusing to speak to the players after the match Incredible scenes. It's getting to the point where I'm about to excuse Bruce entirely, he's clearly trying to get the sack and Charnley and Ashley are too dimwitted to see the the blatant self-sabotage and disregard of responsibility by their key staff member(s).

Dembele was fantastic yesterday. I loved his intent after having that goal (wrongly) disallowed, he was a man possessed for the next 10 minutes resulting in a quite wonderful run & goal. I'd sell Griezmann if anyone, Dembele is looking the part. Pedri, Puig, Ilaix, Trincao, Dest, Araujo, Fati, so much to be excited about with this team again.

Barcelona were a joy to watch last night. They've a Guinean central midfielder, 18 year old, absolutely bossed Sociedad's midfield including Mikel Merino. Messi, Dest & Dembele were glorious. Still think Griezmann is out of his depth at Barca mind, looked a few levels beneath the rest.

They actually needed a striker and they signed one. We didn't bother with anything as normal as addressing any weaknesses. Be amazed if there’s not quotes from Bruce saying he was happy with the window. 'Delighted' would be the word used if so. Everything delights him, we could all learn from Steve. Infinitely Delighted would be his name on here.

Just looked at our remaining fixtures and I think we'll reach 32 points and that's being generous.

Think that's absolutely bang on. Wilson, Almiron and Saint-Maximin the only ones who have attributes that mean they will always look decent. The rest need help from the coach and they ain't been getting it for approaching 2 years. It's no wonder there's dressing room dissent.

Decent player, just not for us. Genuinely think the lads walk onto the pitch with more questions than answers of what they're supposed to be doing, so I feel a bit uneasy judging anyone. He has done pretty much nowt since arriving mind, very underwhelming as I hoped we would get this explosive player, confident, shooting from distance, being a nuisance. He's none of those on evidence.

I'm not sure I can see the beautiful juxtaposition. Am I missing some esoteric reference or something? I only ask because I happen to know Alan Coleman. The TF guy bought his first ST after Bruce was appointed. Didn't realise it was his first. Pretty sure it was. Weird as he’s usually pretty insightful. Yeah, I think he's the guy who used to make post-game videos (not on True Faith) and I always found him to be insightful and articulate.

What’s he actually said? He said he's delighted. He actually said he's delighted... I think we're watching a man lose grasp on reality. It's kind of sad.

Not sure he ever got started at this level tbh. Shouldn't be blamed as such simply because he shouldn't still be here. We should have got rid years ago. Useless footballer who seems to benefit from time out of the team where these "he gets goals" notions creep back in. He doesn't.

That full week consisted of two days off, one day fighting Matt Ritchie and one day fighting the press. That's how we prepare for important games, apparently.

It's arrogant as fuck and we deserve to be punished for it.

Where is Gayle meant to be playing? Actually, why is he playing? Absolutely useless footballer. Not sure why people have been calling him to play over Joelinton.

That BBC article of Bruce doing his 'utmost' to find source of leak' sums the man up. Instead of looking for who said what, which is now irrelevant as it can't be changed, maybe trying to right the wrongs highlighted by both the leak of info and the state of the team in general would be the more useful action. That of course requires responsibility and not this finger-pointing attitude that has defined his time here.

I've been underwhelmed tbh. But he's usually been brought on late in games along with other attackers where we completely lose any semblance of shape or direction. I think he's been nothing more than average though.

:anguish: That cunt should never put a black and white shirt again after that Southampton red card. Not to mention his lack of footballing ability. Odious cunt.

Wonder if Jones will look to move Willock into the Almiron role with Fraser and Joelinton either side. It's obvious Gayle can't play any role in this system.

8.5 Gut instinct says we're finished.

That's all she wrote, then. He is the most crucial player in our squad imo, absolutely instrumental in anything good we do.

fyp

That wasn't a sitter like.