BlazeT44

Let's have 'em

After that red card I'd rather have lost 2-1 trying to stick 7 past the c**** We did everything right in the first 30 minutes, to take our foot off their neck in the time after the red...

No, I fucking don't

The BBC sport app 'receiving' texts from "anonymous" claiming to be a Newcastle fan who believes that it wasn't a red for VVD or a yellow for TAA. They'll do anything won't they?

Fantastic half from the lad, and playing very technically different from last year. He's definitely taking on the instruction required and buying into the way Howe wants him to play his game.

Would definitely be putting Barnes out on the left to run at TAA and switching Gordon over to the right to tie up Robertson... Great half. Need to be more clinical.

Looks like a horrible and distasteful take, but I never make full judgement based on a "short" clip without any context or listening to the prior discussion. Not withstanding that, he's a little freak

Didn't see this. Where is the full statement?

Don't think anyone here is defending him mate?

That's where my mind went. Maybe unfairly, who knows. Of course, we don't know the full circumstances and situation as it stands now I sincerely hope they all get the support and help they need. You'd like to think lessons have been learned by all.

Would be, if the topic wasn't so serious. They've handled it so so poorly. A statement purely to avoid potential litigation.

Great post. Was trying to say similar but couldn't find the right words!

This is the bit I find extraordinary. It really doesn't sit right with me that they can play judge and jury.

Ched Evans. He was found not guilty upon review.

They have made a mess of this from start to finish. However, they've gone down this route to avoid any potential legal case. If they sacked him, he could pursue a legal case since he hasn't been convicted of anything and could argue "trial by media". He could not only try to sue for lost wages under the current contract, but maybe for loss of earnings in the future (damages due to club statements, treatment etc). If they let him play, they get a more severe backlash from fans, commercial partners and 'interested' charities. This statement is positioned carefully, straight down the middle. It states he has not been convicted, that there was more evidence than what was in the public domain, and after considerable scrutiny, BOTH parties mutually agree is best to part ways. They went way too far in saying he did not commit the offences he was accused of, IMO. They're not in a position to conclude this. But there is now no chance that Manchester United will be liable for anything (i.e., Greenwood has no chance of a claim) -- and that would be their main concern. It really wouldn't surprise me if he's been paid until the end of his current contract, or Manchester United have utilised some form of 'Early Termination clause'. In this scenario, Greenwood looses nothing (unfortunately), he can move forward in his career, and Manchester United cut ties with the player. Just hoping that all concerned parties (particularly the unborn child and the woman in question) remain safe....

I'll leave the politics out of it -- each to their own on that. I just don't like his style.

I'd be very curious to see the demographic of the aforementioned poll. For instance, who were the 18% of people who said they'd stop supporting Manchester United should he return. For no other reason than to see if there's a trend between gender, age, those with families, those with daughters etc.

Thick as shit. Prior to the Manchester City rumour, he was still getting paid 100K a week (I'd assume), with a career on an upward trajectory (i.e. young enough for a top move and not declining). You'd assume that his money would go much further in Brazil too, rather than the UK. If you can't take care of family earning that kind of money, I don't know who can. Pure and simple, it's greed.

Yes mate. Antony's ex-wife Gabriela Cavallin is allegedly preparing to file a police report in England, accusing him of domestic violence..

His interview technique and the way he phrases questions, positions arguments, interjects, dismisses points and shifts the argument from macro to minor to suit himself is straight out the Piers Morgan, Jeremy Kyle, Simon Jordan textbook. All fucking smug unbearable idiots.

They've made huge huge errors all the way through. Wonder how they'll handle the Antony debacle...

James O'Brien is a hypocritical cretin. Let me be clear in saying it's absolute disgusting and abhorrent what Greenwood did and he deserves a severe punishment. However, quite frequently O'Brien wants to take the liberal view of rehabilitation, second chances, developing as a person, learning from lessons and ensuring work for all. Then, when faced with an argument of "so you want him to stop work completely?", He interjects, dismisses and changes the argument to nonsensical, irrelevant sub arguments of "what if he's 30?" Again - all for the punishment that comes Greenwood's way. Those audios and pictures are vile and no-one is defending him. But O'Brien is a hypocrite of the highest order.

Even Garth Crookes managed to pick Tonali and Isak

If Man City, Liverpool, Arsenal or Man United were in an 'even game' that was end to end and won 5-1, everyone would be raving about how clinical they were and be discussing how their ruthlessness is the hallmark of a good team.

@r0cafella nothing much in the way of content Newcastle United are keen to sign Chelsea left-back Lewis Hall ahead of competition from Crystal Palace. Hall had been expected to sign a six year contract with Chelsea before going out on loan to Palace but Newcastle are open to buying the 18-year-old. Chelsea's Marc Cucurella and Arsenal's Kieran Tierney, who is wanted by Real Sociedad, have also been considered. Hall has made 17 first team appearances for Chelsea since making his first team breakthrough during the 2021-22 season He was named Chelsea’s academy player of the year for last season. However, his game time looked set to be limited at Stamford Bridge this season, with Mauricio Pochettino having Ben Chilwell, Cucurella and Ian Maatsen at left back. He is also capable of playing in midfield, and his versatility could be a major asset for the Eagles this season The 18-year-old has represented England from under-15 to under-21 level.