AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Aye, I felt it a bit through international breaks. It was very reassuring to have the PL on nearly ever day. I added baseball but the time difference means you can't watch that many games live. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 11 minutes ago, Super Duper Branko Strupar said: Starting to get nervous shakes at the prospect of no evening football past Weds. Until the Euros obviously and the couple of finals. But watching a match nearly every evening for however long has got me addicted to it. Already planned my week out. Barnsley-Swansea tonight, Che-Lei and Bur-Liv obviously Tues and Weds. Then we start getting in to questionable territory. Thursday probably Anderlecht-Bruges over the Scottish PL Playoff. Blackpool-Oxford on Fri. Swans-Barnsley again Sat and Sevilla on Sunday. Terrified of having to go back and watch whatever shit is on tv or netflix in the evenings. Ive grown a dependency. Do you have the full complement of Sky/BT/accepting partner to make all this possible? I'll be in a new house by the time the new season rolls around and feel like I'd like to watch more than about six games, like I have done this time. But likewise I'm struggling with the idea of contributing to the wages of Graeme Souness and Rio Ferdinand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, Yorkie said: Do you have the full complement of Sky/BT/accepting partner to make all this possible? I'll be in a new house by the time the new season rolls around and feel like I'd like to watch more than about six games, like I have done this time. But likewise I'm struggling with the idea of contributing to the wages of Graeme Souness and Rio Ferdinand. I've got all 3 albeit I usually watch Amazon/BT games on my tablet as we have those legit whereas Sky is just my parents account so I part watch an unnecessary amount but I have to say I'm looking forward to it being on less if it means I'll need to find something else to watch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 I'm hoping to break the Premier League habit next season, if we're less locked down. It's been a godsend to have it now though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 15 minutes ago, Yorkie said: Do you have the full complement of Sky/BT/accepting partner to make all this possible? I'll be in a new house by the time the new season rolls around and feel like I'd like to watch more than about six games, like I have done this time. But likewise I'm struggling with the idea of contributing to the wages of Graeme Souness and Rio Ferdinand. No I just have the internet. Square. Not paying monthly subscriptions where the cost vastly outstrips the value I get from it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 I went to have an x-ray and see a consultant yesterday about a knee injury I've got (ACL playing footy, standard); I was planning to ask him at the end about an unrelated back/neck issue I keep having. I know they're pushed for time and you can't exactly reel off all your ailments, otherwise they'd never get through the queue of patients; but I thought, I might as well try my luck. Anyway, he's wrapping up the knee discussion, and I'm thinking to myself, here we go, don't forget to mention me neck quickly... then he makes the error of uttering a very passing comment about how Paul Gascoigne and Michael Owen never reached the same standards again after their ACLs. Well obviously that was it, I'm ranting away about Michael fucking Owen, forgetting all about my neck and doubtless wasting his time. I could have gone on all day. I think the last thing the biddies in the waiting room heard as I was being escorted away by nurses was "... 102 grand a week!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 . Totally with you Yorkie, wouldn't have been able to contain myself there like, can't stand the little cunt. How much did he cost us overall, what a fucking waste. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Yorkie said: I went to have an x-ray and see a consultant yesterday about a knee injury I've got (ACL playing footy, standard); I was planning to ask him at the end about an unrelated back/neck issue I keep having. I know they're pushed for time and you can't exactly reel off all your ailments, otherwise they'd never get through the queue of patients; but I thought, I might as well try my luck. Anyway, he's wrapping up the knee discussion, and I'm thinking to myself, here we go, don't forget to mention me neck quickly... then he makes the error of uttering a very passing comment about how Paul Gascoigne and Michael Owen never reached the same standards again after their ACLs. Well obviously that was it, I'm ranting away about Michael fucking Owen, forgetting all about my neck and doubtless wasting his time. I could have gone on all day. I think the last thing the biddies in the waiting room heard as I was being escorted away by nurses was "... 102 grand a week!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-more Mag Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Classic Yorkie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Was Wor Jackie a Mackem? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 16 minutes ago, LFEE said: Was Wor Jackie a Mackem? Like many of that era, he would go and watch them at home when we played away, same applies to many a mackem which is a new moniker, no ‘identity’ existed in the day, they called themselves Geordies FFS and still do on holiday in Benidorm when asked where they are from... while in full kit wanker dress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 9 hours ago, HTT II said: Like many of that era, he would go and watch them at home when we played away, same applies to many a mackem which is a new moniker, no ‘identity’ existed in the day, they called themselves Geordies FFS and still do on holiday in Benidorm when asked where they are from... while in full kit wanker dress. My granda did that. Supported Newcastle but went to Roker Park when we were away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Optimistic Nut said: My granda did that. Supported Newcastle but went to Roker Park when we were away. Mine too and the mackems were out in force to cheer on our FA Cup winning teams at the railway station in the 50s. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Paints an unrecognisable picture of football fans, really. But it maybe points to the reality that the divisions and bitter rivalry are modern developments that have nothing to do with the sport itself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 The reason I asked was I was sent the program notes he used to write for SAFC. Got a similar impression things were more joined up back in the days. Honestly believe in a way segregation of fans has possibly caused more damage than it eradicated. Happy to put up if it was easy to do via an iPhone? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Have the 3 relegated clubs ever all came back up the following season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Remember 14 years ago Buffon praising a young Andy Carroll after a friendly match. Not beyond the realms of possibility that Buffon’s career continues past Carroll’s retirement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 On 21/05/2021 at 07:44, HTT II said: Mine too and the mackems were out in force to cheer on our FA Cup winning teams at the railway station in the 50s. I like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 (edited) Was at the Norwich match with the bairn for her first game and something came to me when I was thinking about my first game as a kid. The flashes of cameras is a distant memory, but one which sticks in my head making night games feel special. Means nothing, just realised that it is an image not to be seen again really. Also, actual physical cameras on a night out in town, but that's for chat random thoughts thread. Edited December 6, 2021 by NE27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 (edited) Football hooligans are the most pathetic category of “hard men” going. Most of them are “hold me back” types. Goading other fans while being separated by the police. Or look at Paris and Milan ultras. Milanese lookin for small groups of fans to stab with mechete’s and that PSG fan punching a woman. Also none of our fans then trying to stick up for said woman. Most only seem to fight when odds are stacked in their favour. Edited October 5, 2023 by Rafalove Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonas Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 (edited) Grew up with a bunch and we never caused any problems, didn't hang around the street corners and stuff, quiet-ish really - soft as a group to be honest ,myself included, or at least non-confrontational but heard a few years later, ever more years after actual hooliganism was passe, they were running amock in Breda and thought it was sad as fuck on so many levels. (*and all glory hunters to a man) Not hard to believe its much the same now. Not that if they were hard I'd approve either but at least its not disingenuous or that type but that sort is as good as gone now. Edited October 5, 2023 by Jonas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 47 minutes ago, Rafalove said: Football hooligans are the most pathetic category of “hard men” going. Most of them are “hold me back” types. Goading other fans while being separated by the police. Or look at Paris and Milan ultras. Milanese lookin for small groups of fans to stab with mechete’s and that PSG fan punching a woman. Also none of our fans then trying to stick up for said woman. Most only seem to fight when odds are stacked in their favour. The problem is If anyone reacted and give the psg a dig back they'd then be branded a hooligan. Then add in the coppers standing filming the newcastle fans whilst the psg fans get free reign to do what they want Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 Players I’m mad about selling over the years. Sure everyone had their own personal reasons for going or contract issues but a lot of the players were not replaced adequately. Ginola to Spurs Ferdinand to Spurs Solano to Villa Solano to West Ham - Scored three-four goals there. Parker to West Ham N’Zogbia to Wigan Milner to Villa Hughes to Villa Speed to Bolton Bellamy to Celtic/Blackburn? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilted Generator Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 22 minutes ago, Astroblack said: Players I’m mad about selling over the years. Sure everyone had their own personal reasons for going or contract issues but a lot of the players were not replaced adequately. Ginola to Spurs Ferdinand to Spurs Solano to Villa Solano to West Ham - Scored three-four goals there. Parker to West Ham N’Zogbia to Wigan Milner to Villa Hughes to Villa Speed to Bolton Bellamy to Celtic/Blackburn? Jonathan Woodgate to Real Madrid. He was never replaced. Vaguely remember Freddie Shepherd saying some sort of bollocks along the lines of the fans would genuinely be surprised what we do with those transfer funds received. We ended up bluff bidding for Wayne Rooney. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghandis Flip-Flop Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Astroblack said: Players I’m mad about selling over the years. Sure everyone had their own personal reasons for going or contract issues but a lot of the players were not replaced adequately. Ginola to Spurs Ferdinand to Spurs Solano to Villa Solano to West Ham - Scored three-four goals there. Parker to West Ham N’Zogbia to Wigan Milner to Villa Hughes to Villa Speed to Bolton Bellamy to Celtic/Blackburn? You can add Steve Watson to Villa to that list too. Genuinely just seemed to be done out of spite. In a similar vein to Aaron Hughes, he could cover multiple positions, never let the team down and their replacements were pretty pish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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