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Seems like a solid take. Not going to win 4-0 every game.

I thought Stones was ok.

Just finished watching the games played today, recorded them. England was a bit shaky in the second half but a good three points. I saw the England thread was locked. Oh man. I love England myself and Great Britain at large too. Hope you lads do well the rest of the tournament.

That is sad. He shut it down a while back as he got sicker. It was a odd blog, I never signed up but it was strange to watch the commenters at each others throat constantly.

Joking aside, you lads have mentioned a bias against the Northeast in the past. Seems like he's embracing the city and the next stage of his career.

You do? Well, you learn something new everyday.

I understand that sentiment but what is worse, rules keeping a handful of clubs at the top or a free-for-all like it was before FFP/PSR?

That's brilliant mate!

I showed this to the old folks I have coffee with every Sunday. One lady, 84 , and my mothers best friend since 1955 thought it was good. She lived in Scotland for 5 years and said "These people really love their team don't they". Yes they do. Last Friday we were on a call with the UK management team and talking about womens football when a US manager mentioned Kansas City has build a stadium for the women this year. My mate in Leeds said it hasn't really taken off in the UK and I said the lasses drew like 25k at St James' Park and he said "Newcastle are unique, it seems every man woman and child completely support their team, not like that in Leeds. They love their team".

That's very interesting indeed. Thanks for that. I mean it. edit: Tune is great too.

I'm not sure why but that just made my day. Love those guys.

Really? Those fuckers were fantastic.

Very cool, this is class.

Wish I was there.

Doing my bit to back the club, picked up a home shirt with Isak on the back along with some other merch. 210USD for everything but will be worth it.

I'm not Hawk but if you need to spend 3 minutes OR have to squint to see which way it went, it ain't clear and obvious.

Nicely finished, how many caps does this lad have?

No idea on the lower leagues, but if I was setting up they get a percentage. I do see what you are saying. Just have to balance that with what is now a basically "New rule to stop Newcastle" mode of thinking.

I mean, you are right there would be an arms race but it would be between the big six and whomever wants to splash the cash if they can afford it. Obviously there is no guard rails for morons.

Yes, that is true. Depending on the how that largess is distributed it could mean a fucking load of money for the lower leagues.

While that is true, let's say for sake of argument for every pound you spend over 100M an equal amount is paid in luxury tax. PIF splashes 800M in the transfer market. An additional 700M is then distributed per what ever formula is the rule. PIF spends 1.6B then 700M gets spread out wide and far most likely. That works for Newcastle for sure. I'd be in favor of that because when Chelsea spends 1B same distribution applies and is way more. Doubt it would ever happen but it does favor the rich. If the owner is the richest, better for them.\\ edit: Just clarifying the outlay.

England was always my second favorite team. I told that to a guy that flew over from London at work in the 90's and he said why. I said "Because I want to support a second team that has a chance". He says "Why pick England then".

I agree there could be other factors which could make a fan pissed about this decision, but normally I wouldn't see an issue with it.

Why question a player who honours his contract then signs a new one elsewhere when it expires? He did his part of the agreement.

Jonah Lomu was a bad ass and so is Big Joe.