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Another video...

 

8:06 "Newcastle were already showing interest before defecation"

 

WTF, man?! ;) :D

We are the leading monitors in the game, why are you surprised we monitored his bowl movements prior to signing him?

 

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Any idea how you can get hold of tickets for the York friendly? On .co.uk they're only available to season ticket holders and on the York City website it says that York fans can only get tickets by paying at turnstiles on the day.

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Graphics, quality, etc - awful.

 

Love that they are doing this though.

 

Our training ground needs that renovation ASAP :lol:

 

I must admit it does look old and rather simple.

 

Is this not happening? http://www.nufc.co.uk/page/News/Gallery/0,,10278~3556734,00.html

 

Edit: Just found this on nufc.com -

 

 

Training ground update

 

It's not just the team building that's on hold at United- the training ground redevelopment is also yet to happen, as confirmed by this answer to a fan forum question:

 

The club outlined that planning has been approved, tenders had been out and prices had been supplied.

 

In order to proceed, contracts needed to be signed well in advance but because of the position the club found itself in towards the end of the season, the decision was taken not to commit at that time.

 

Along with the head coach, the club is now identifying the best time to start work and is mindful of disruptions mid-season.

 

United's plan is to demolish the existing main building at Darsley Park and replace it with a larger single storey construction featuring swimming pool, Hydroworks aquatherapy pool, state of the art gymnasium and physiotherapy clinic.

 

Cheers. The state of our current facilities man. Wow. Why didn't they start working on it over the summer? Seems dumb as fuck not to. But this a Lee Charnley ran outfit.

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Graphics, quality, etc - awful.

 

Love that they are doing this though.

 

Our training ground needs that renovation ASAP :lol:

 

I must admit it does look old and rather simple.

 

Is this not happening? http://www.nufc.co.uk/page/News/Gallery/0,,10278~3556734,00.html

 

Edit: Just found this on nufc.com -

 

 

Training ground update

 

It's not just the team building that's on hold at United- the training ground redevelopment is also yet to happen, as confirmed by this answer to a fan forum question:

 

The club outlined that planning has been approved, tenders had been out and prices had been supplied.

 

In order to proceed, contracts needed to be signed well in advance but because of the position the club found itself in towards the end of the season, the decision was taken not to commit at that time.

 

Along with the head coach, the club is now identifying the best time to start work and is mindful of disruptions mid-season.

 

United's plan is to demolish the existing main building at Darsley Park and replace it with a larger single storey construction featuring swimming pool, Hydroworks aquatherapy pool, state of the art gymnasium and physiotherapy clinic.

 

Cheers. The state of our current facilities man. Wow. Why didn't they start working on it over the summer? Seems dumb as fuck not to. But this a Lee Charnley ran outfit.

 

It was put on hold as we hurtled towards the Championship.

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Any idea how you can get hold of tickets for the York friendly? On .co.uk they're only available to season ticket holders and on the York City website it says that York fans can only get tickets by paying at turnstiles on the day.

 

Aye, think you'll have to home end it; it'll be £12 on the gate, I think. You won't be the only one though and I suspect plenty of Newcastle fans will congregate. There was absolutely fuck all York supporters at the Boro game this weekend.

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Ryder's patter  :lol:

 

 

Newcastle United made friends in Milwaukee and struck up a good rapport with MLB side Milwaukee Brewers.

At the end of Tuesday night’s game Brewers staff handed out vouchers for free tickets to see a match in the next few weeks.

However, that will have to be on another day, and after the club’s vice-president of communications Tyler Barnes and media relations manager Zach Weber – who also laid on a media football game before the main event – indicated there would be an open invite to return for a game it summed up the good feeling that was in place around what ironically was a bit of a bad-tempered affair on the field.

But with the Brewers keen to showcase their ability to put on other events apart from football they can at least look back on a well-contested and genuinely entertaining game for the neutral.

Toon players were also handed goodie bags from the Brewers and the likes of Papiss Cisse and Gael Bigirimana donned baseball caps from the home club. It was clear that the gateway of Geordieland will remain ajar for the Milwaukee mob.

 

Miller Park

 

Club Atlas v Newcastle United at Miller Park, home of Milwaukee Brewers

Miller Park is easily one of the biggest and best stadiums I’ve ever had the pleasure of covering Newcastle at.

With its huge stands and unique retractable roof it still made for an excellent atmosphere even though the venue was less than half full.

That said, the 21,256 crowd was still a decent achievement for a city that doesn’t have a professional soccer team.

Some locals I spoke too said that baseball and NFL – with the nearby Green Bay Packers also a massive draw – would always take priority.

However, with Winconsin’s youth soccer leagues trying to grow quickly you got the sense that in and around Miller Park, and the vibes from some staff, there was a hunger for their own MLS team.

Who knows, Newcastle could return one day to take on Milwaukee on the big stage.

Ask any sports journalist what makes them happy when covering their respective sports and they won’t tell you it’s how good the buffet at games is. OK, going to places like Man City, Arsenal and Chelsea does have its perks with all three clubs laying on a great pre-match meal and service throughout on Premier League days.

But most would swap that for a decent WiFi signal!

Down the years I’ve witnessed some colleagues close to throwing their laptop in the bin as they struggle for a signal!

It’s even managed to earn a Twitter site called @pressproblems in which journalists offer a sideways glance at the issues that probably seem so minor to the outsider but are everything when working towards tight deadlines.

Thankfully, like the trip to Milwaukee, the WiFi worked like a dream as copy was pinged across the pond back to the Chronicle offices.

Newcastle United fans make the trip to watch the Magpies v Club Atlas at Miller Park, home of the Milwaukee Brewers

 

Different continents, same old story

 

It's always good to meet up with colleagues from a different country and it was a pleasure to meet Charles F Gardner of the Journal Sentinel in Milwaukee.

Charles’ main job is covering the basketball side Milwaukee Bucks and he travels around the USA to see them in action.

However, after chatting with Charles it was also obvious he was a keen football fan too.

And no sooner had he touched down from Las Vegas at breakfast time after covering San Antonio Spurs play the Bucks in the NBA Summer League, he was quickly turning things around to cover Newcastle v Club Atlas.

With an 11pm deadline fast approaching, the usual anxious wait for players and managers began to unfold; thankfully he was on target.

Afterwards, stories of hectic away days and keeping pace with deadline were exchanged and while we’re over 3,700 miles from home when it comes down to it, whether you’re covering Newcastle or the Bucks the same challenges still exist in this game.

 

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Ryder's patter  :lol:

 

However, that will have to be on another day, and after the club’s vice-president of communications Tyler Barnes and media relations manager Zach Weber – who also laid on a media football game before the main event – indicated there would be an open invite to return for a game it summed up the good feeling that was in place around what ironically was a bit of a bad-tempered affair on the field.

This bit in particular. wut :dowiespin:

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Ryder's patter  :lol:

 

However, that will have to be on another day, and after the club’s vice-president of communications Tyler Barnes and media relations manager Zach Weber – who also laid on a media football game before the main event – indicated there would be an open invite to return for a game it summed up the good feeling that was in place around what ironically was a bit of a bad-tempered affair on the field.

This bit in particular. wut :dowiespin:

 

This illiterate buffoon lost his job yet?

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Looks like Lubomir Satka was called up to replace Curtis Good.

 

Saturday morning though has brought news which apparently explains 19 year old Satka’s late call-up, with Aussie defender Curtis Good’s injury nightmare continuing.

 

The Shield Gazette report that the 22 year old centre-back has once again been troubled by his hip this week, which has meant he’s been unable to train in the USA.

 

Curtis Good is new expected to see a specialist yet again to try and sort him out, signed three years ago from Melbourne Heart the last eighteen months have been a nightmare.

 

The Newcastle player’s hip problem first surfacing after he made his international debut in early 2014, which led to him then missing the rest of that season and a chance of appearing in the Brazil World Cup finals.

 

http://www.themag.co.uk/2015/07/latest-injury-revealed-for-newcastle-defender-explains-late-satka-usa-call-up/

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