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A very valuable point, in more ways than one. Isn't it approx an extra million quid per point in the group stage ?

Was there. Cost a small fortune to stay the extra day and change flights. Crazy rain and Shola notched. Feels surreal, exciting and thrilled we are back in. Can't wait for tomorrow. No nerves at all. Who did Antwerp ? That's how I feel

Aye, we also did there and back in a day. Found a pizzeria serving alcohol, one pizza lasted most of the day accompanied with a lot of red wine. Canny day out.

Just had a peek on oddschecker.com and we are 8th favourites to win it. ? That seems mildly bonkers to me

Just taken TNT at £20 per month. Decent offer for those who have BT broadband

My favourite football photo - Vinne Jones slide tackling the Leeds Mascot (who may, or may not, have been Gordon Strachan's son)

I've a seat in SJP in one of the so-called "posh" sections so am one of lucky ones I guess. I'd be in favour of a new stadium, purely so as to allow access to those who are locked out. It's a generational opportunity in more ways than one. I adore SJP but we need to get the younger generations in.

Is that not Oliver Holt - who has always had it in for us, pre and post takeover.

Top marks for that line ?

The more I've thought about this, the more I think chucking a billion dollars at a new stadium is what's going to happen. It's the Saudi way. Build the best. Money is literally no object. They want to make a massive impact and this will be the way to do so. I'm a ST holder and love SJP, but I feel for those who can't get in currently. Also we are about to take on 1000s of new fans - local kids particularly. I've been going since late 70s but progress is inevitable.

Great shout

Ah but did you go to Lucchese away ? 1-1 Quinn maybe ? I drove there. Fucking great trip. Memory hazy but think went to Charlton away at Upton Park on way home the following weekend (when Charlton were displaced from The valley?) Won 3-1

You can have a point for that one

Great Post. Agree 100%

I think it's telling that he has rarely (or maybe never?) contributed to those club video shorts where various members of the squad give mini-interviews on favourite moments, goals, players etc. While they are entertaining and occasionally insightful, they also underline the team ethos.

Given's old gaff at Tranwell perchance?

Aye. Posting under a different tag here though. Skunkers was the nonpareil of message boards. In a time before twitter etc. It's good that some boards have survived

Park View is class these days

Such as Chris Rigg ?

Half this board won't have owned a Rothmans. Lovely football cultural reference though.

Ah, I walked past the Leazes end yesterday and saw lots of furniture that had been removed from somewhere. Tallies with the earlier posts today. The furniture all had an early-years MFI look about it.

Martin Hardy. He's rarely reported any BS.

Fair comment, though I did get a mild twitch personally. Not many Privates zip across Longsands. Guess I'm more excited as I'm now a coastie after most of my life as a townie.

Private jet that is...

In 3D rather than over a website. In Tynemouth now and one has just circled across Longsands and heading to NCL