Coffee_Johnny

Hope it was a satisfying trip, or perhaps you had to get off at Billy Mill (…apols for old Viz joke).

The things don’t go your way then sulk school of thought. Fab way to live your life. As if fans ‘having the lip on’ is going to make the slightest bit of difference, beyond contributing towards themselves, and everyone else they know, having a more miserable life.

Saw Shola going into Boxpark. Gave him a quick song and thumbs up; we had an optimistic prematch moment.

? I was there pre mad post match. Particular highlight was the ‘get out of our pub, get out of our pub!’ Serenade of the foolish Manc fans who wandered in.

Delighted to hear how the day went for all—let’s gloss over the match—and particularly delighted to hear how welcome and at home you felt. Don’t be a stranger bonny lad ?

The morning after the night before, The Globe, Baker Street .

I’m all for loyalty and team spirit. But, Isak should have started today and we should have kept Lobby on.

Should have started. 100%.

Well, that was an experience. Lovely singing Blaydon Races and other classics on way back to Wembley Park Tube, team defeated but fans unbowed. Super proud.

That’s the best Newcastle compilation I’ve ever seen. Perfect for today. The players should see it. Absolutely class!

The curious incident of the drunken Geordie in the night-time." "The drunken Geordie did nothing in the night-time." "That was the curious incident," remarked Sherlock Holmes.

Coffee and tabs on Baker Street, after being awake for two hours. Absolute fizzing with anticipation. HTFL!

Is it time yet? Trooped ten miles around London, drank more than I should, sang all six verses of Blaydon Races in Piccadilly (accompanied by busking African drummer), saw beginnings of Trafalgar gathering, did a Jack the Ripper tour (because why not?). Just want it to start now. Well, after a full English and a bit more prematch lubrication!

Just hijacked an African drummer’s busking spot in Piccadilly, sang full version of Blaydon Races at full pelt (he banged along) didn’t earn a fucking penny ?. About six people filmed me though—stingy bastards!

Headed to nearest bar to (currently) non-event Trafalgar Square, Horse & Guardsman—half of bar b&w (great minds…)

Which Dolphin??

Bit of a gathering fighting for space with the vibe killing (?) political protests

I ‘ll make a donation too. Good on you mystery benefactor—ye mad bastard!!

Wandering down between Soho and Mayfair, sampling beverages… any NO gatherings we could head to???

Heading for train (from Liverpool) now… shit’s getting real!!!!

Or worst game of his life; chuck in being at fault for a couple goals, if we’re letting loose the wishful thinking!

Loris Sven Karius. Enough said ?

From club website: "I'm quite a social person so I don't really have problems getting to know new people. The people here are just lovely, man – so kind in the city, and it's really easy to settle down here," ... "People ask me how I settled so quick, but the environment is such a friendly environment. Everybody is helping each other.” Lovely to read.

Enjoy as much of the journey and build-up as you can, mate. You’re one of the people going to so much trouble to physically get there, try and not let your head be anywhere else than in the moment. This could be our day. Reminds me of this…