Dokko Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Always fancied a 'FORTITER DEFENDIT TRIUMPHANS' tattoo but never seen any decent examples. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Page 101! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHoob Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 101 pages in 5 days must be some kind of record Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 One of the saddest things about this whole Telegraph split stuff is that Pardew has a ready made excuse when we get battered at West Ham "we was distracted by all the nonesense from the media and that affected us today I felt" Jesus man, this point has been done to death and is really idiotic. Except it's definitely not, because it will 100% be mentioned if we lose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 One of the saddest things about this whole Telegraph split stuff is that Pardew has a ready made excuse when we get battered at West Ham "we was distracted by all the nonesense from the media and that affected us today I felt" Jesus man, this point has been done to death and is really idiotic. Except it's definitely not, because it will 100% be mentioned if we lose. It's just irrelevant though, if we lose it doesn't matter what he says. We know he talks bollocks. The 'when we get battered' was probably what got me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 One of the saddest things about this whole Telegraph split stuff is that Pardew has a ready made excuse when we get battered at West Ham "we was distracted by all the nonesense from the media and that affected us today I felt" Jesus man, this point has been done to death and is really idiotic. Except it's definitely not, because it will 100% be mentioned if we lose. Ian still having the nerve to do his forum police routine after all that's happened. Nicest bloke on the forum. Aye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenkoDaLuz Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 One of the saddest things about this whole Telegraph split stuff is that Pardew has a ready made excuse when we get battered at West Ham "we was distracted by all the nonesense from the media and that affected us today I felt" Jesus man, this point has been done to death and is really idiotic. Except it's definitely not, because it will 100% be mentioned if we lose. Jesus Christ this is pure incompetence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 101 pages in 5 days must be some kind of record The Ben Arfa thread runs it close. All we need now is Mourinho jumping on a plane, getting his picture taken at Newcastle airport, and staying in a local hotel without permission. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 One of the saddest things about this whole Telegraph split stuff is that Pardew has a ready made excuse when we get battered at West Ham "we was distracted by all the nonesense from the media and that affected us today I felt" Jesus man, this point has been done to death and is really idiotic. Except it's definitely not, because it will 100% be mentioned if we lose. It's just irrelevant though, if we lose it doesn't matter what he says. We know he talks bollocks. The 'when we get battered' was probably what got me. Well if it doesn't matter then why the hell are you so bothered? It's like any criticism of Pardew hurts you, that's how it comes across. I'm off to bed, so I'll be answering no questions etc. Was just saying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 http://www.true-faith.co.uk/fortiter.html FORTITER DEFENDIT TRIUMPHANS For those of you who don’t know, that is the motto of Newcastle United. It’s Latin, and translates to “Triumphing by brave defense” which is ironic considering the pitiful surrender from ours against Liverpool. However, the motto was only adopted by the club. The brave defense referred to in the city’s motto makes sense, because Newcastle upon Tyne grew up as a walled city to protect us from our enemies. These days there isn’t a lot left of the old city walls, but the motto remains true. We Geordies come under fire all too often. We’re stereotyped by anyone south of scotch corner as alcoholic simpletons who fight all the time and are sexist and homophobic (and friendly??) The press love to have a go. They hate us, and it’s obvious. If United are doing well you can bet they’ll conjure up lies to destabilise us. If we’re struggling they’ll kick us when we’re down, with bollocks like this: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/ sport/football/teams/ newcastle-united/10026476/ Newcastle-United-manager-Alan- Pardew-sees-position-at-St- James-Park-put-in-peril-by- dressing-room-split.html And yet we remain. The indomitable toon army. Incapable of being overcome, subdued or vanquished. We pack out our ground every game and we rack up more miles than anyone else travelling the length and breadth of the country to support our team. We look after each other up here, to hell with anything further right. It’s our way and we’re happy with it. And so the question I have to ask is “Do you love your football club?” I would hope the answer is yes, because despite the awful season we’ve had domestically it would take a pretty badly stung mag to have no love left for Newcastle. And right now they need us. 4 years ago I attended a supporters club meeting at the Irish centre. I’ll never forget the way every head turned to me as I was given the microphone. The point I made then is the same one I’m making now. Hopefully the consequences we suffered in 2009 will be enough to persuade people to take heed this time, because we didn’t last time. Our club needs us. Your club needs you. We stand divided, bickering amongst ourselves as our team slides down the league and the press gleefully watch on. We’re p*ssed off, and to be fair its understandable. We’ve been poor, but that isn’t important. There is only one thing that matters now. Supporting our team. We can’t afford not to, (literally, given the financial implications of relegation.) Almost all of us now know the bitter taste of relegation, and it isn’t nice. Its all about mindset. On paper we have a team very capable of 3 wins. But they’re not performing because their heads have dropped. We have to change that. We have to support them. And the gaffer. Some of you may not like Alan Pardew, but its too late to replace him now, and its foolish to suggest otherwise. We have to lift our team and ourselves, and not just on match day. This begins now. Take to the internet, to the forums and Facebook and Twitter in particular. Let the players know we’re still right behind them. Overwhelm them with messages of support and praise. Let’s see if we can get #howaythelads trending. Get yourself down to the pub and spread the word. We have to stop trying to figure out where things have been going wrong and who is to blame and instead decide how we can improve and who the next hero will be. We are the 12th man. We can make a difference. Now it’s over to you. Howay The Lads. MICHAEL VASEY What a load of sentimental chest thumping bollocks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I agree with your view to a certain extent but I also agree with the point that it is time to try to be positive. There will be plenty of time to be negative if we get relegated. One of my criticisms of Pardew is his recent negative words e.g. "I think we've got enough quality to avoid relegation". Roberto Martinez comes out with stuff like "I know we will not get relegated". In our situation positive thinking is a lot more helpful than negative thinking. I can't see Pardew keeping his job even if we stay up (unless we put in 3 great, winning performances in over the last 3 games and he comes up with amazing reasons for Ashley not to sack him) so there is little to be gained at the moment debating his future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 We’re stereotyped by anyone south of scotch corner as alcoholic simpletons who fight all the time and are sexist and homophobic (and friendly??) Did I miss something...is this not accurate? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Siege mentality, hope it works. Too much has been said about this article though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Toon Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 It will soon be time to put up the poll "Will Pardew be dismissed by the club at the end of the season?" I think the answers no irrespective of whether we are relegated or not. I'm sure that thought will cheer you all up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 this season man won't it just fucking end? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I agree with your view to a certain extent but I also agree with the point that it is time to try to be positive. There will be plenty of time to be negative if we get relegated. One of my criticisms of Pardew is his recent negative words e.g. "I think we've got enough quality to avoid relegation". Roberto Martinez comes out with stuff like "I know we will not get relegated". In our situation positive thinking is a lot more helpful than negative thinking. I can't see Pardew keeping his job even if we stay up (unless we put in 3 great, winning performances in over the last 3 games and he comes up with amazing reasons for Ashley not to sack him) so there is little to be gained at the moment debating his future. I’ve seen this club get relegated enough times now to know that our supports will not make the slightest bit of difference to how we get on. If it did then we would have never been relegated at any time because the club is supported as well as any team in the league and better than most. If our support was going to make the slightest bit of difference we wouldn't have just come out of 2 massive home games with no points and a minus 9 goal difference. If our support made a difference our trophy cabinet would be full of silver shiny things instead of dust. It's bollocks and so was what he's said about the championship. I enjoyed the championship a lot more than I have enjoyed this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 The Championship was crap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 The Championship was crap. Winning games was far more enjoyable that losing games has been this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 The Championship was crap. The quality and reffing was frequently terrible. Winning it by a landslide and visiting a load of different grounds was a hoot. There's only one of those statements I can guarantee would still be the same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 The Championship was crap. Winning games was far more enjoyable that losing games has been this season. Each to their own I suppose - but I didn't enjoy it much. Yeah, it was nice winning, but I'd rather be bottom half of the Premiership than top of the Championship. Beating teams like Doncaster and Preston loses any appeal after the second week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Each to their own I suppose - but I didn't enjoy it much. Yeah, it was nice winning, but I'd rather be bottom half of the Premiership than top of the Championship. Beating teams like Doncaster and Preston loses any appeal after the second week. Being 1 place above relegation with 3 games to go doesn't have any appeal in the slightest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Each to their own I suppose - but I didn't enjoy it much. Yeah, it was nice winning, but I'd rather be bottom half of the Premiership than top of the Championship. Beating teams like Doncaster and Preston loses any appeal after the second week. Being 1 place above relegation with 3 games to go doesn't have any appeal in the slightest. This season isn't fun, but at least we are in the top division. I don't get the appeal of the Championship - always thought it was one of the biggest myths of our last relegation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 This season isn't fun, but at least we are in the top division. I don't get the appeal of the Championship - always thought it was one of the biggest myths of our last relegation. I would prefer to be doing well in the Premiership than doing well in the Championship, that goes without saying but that's not the comparison here. I personally enjoyed most things about our last season in the Championship as I go to watch Newcastle and not the opposition. I’d prefer to play and beat the better teams, after that I’d rather beat shit than lose to the better teams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 http://www.true-faith.co.uk/fortiter.html ... Its all about mindset. On paper we have a team very capable of 3 wins. But they’re not performing because their heads have dropped. ... THIS IS NOT TRUE. We've performed badly as a team for 2 bloody years, since the day Pardew was appointed. Scraping wins through individual brilliance or getting lucky were our only routes to perceived success. But then our luck ran out, Demba Ba ran out, Ben Arfa limped out and Cisse was shunted out (to the right wing). Now the orchestrator of all this needs to be run out. Blaming our perfomances on the team's heads dropping is utter bullshit. It's down to mis-management and our abhorent tactics. Suggesting otherwise is at best being blind to the problems and at worst is an outrageous lie. However I agree we need to get behind the team for the games. That's obvious. But lets not pretend that we can't do that AND try to run Pardew out for spoiling what is an otherwise potentially very good side. Playing under Pardew must be like trying to ignore a turd in a swimming pool whilst everyone tells you to just get on and enjoy your swim. In theory you should be able to get on and do what you're there to do, but you surely can't give it your best and even the most professional amongst us would eventually start to suggest that if the poo isn't removed, they're getting out and finding a different pool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 release statement? Guess it was true then. Looking like it Would have much preferred if they said f*** all tbh. just just have to think about how they would have reacted had it been bullshit- They would have all had a laugh about it together in the training ground and moved on, but no.......... Don't see any reason to believe they'd definitely react the way you think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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