Myleftboot Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Holy fuck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geogaddi Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 He is literally a cup final win away from being a god to Newcastle fans forever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Finish my jobson? Filth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 44 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Prefer this to be honest... Who’s the horse?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, cubaricho said: Who’s the horse?! One of our fans punched it to death Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_b Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Bud Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Just now, Collage said: One of our fans punched it to death didn’t put the reference together. That’s inspired. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Prefer to have this flag at Wembley than that NUFC fatha monstrosity on the last page Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 32 minutes ago, The Prophet said: can’t stop laughing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 (edited) ffs man was about to say needs Captain Tom then saw Diana in the thread And anyone know the origin of 'you'll do for me bonny lad'? Edited February 8, 2023 by Superior Acuña Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 9 hours ago, Superior Acuña said: ffs man was about to say needs Captain Tom then saw Diana in the thread And anyone know the origin of 'you'll do for me bonny lad'? think it was someone on here over Ben Arfa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackyboy Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 I hope that they don't use that flag with SBR in it. Different era and circumstances completely Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 One of the things I’ve always found a bit weird about it is that while I genuinely believe Keegan saved and rebuilt the club and in some style, Robson did a good job at what was at the time one of the richest clubs on earth. Don’t get me wrong, going to matches home and away from 2001-04 was fun - I was there - but if you’d asked me in 2004 after he left if in twenty years time NUFC supporters would be making gaudy shite venerating him like he’s the saint of the club I’d have laughed like a drain. It’s beyond odd - it’s like everyone else has formed a different collective memory. There’s a statue outside the ground of him - but Milburn’s was moved; nothing for Gallacher, Harvey, MacDonald etc etc. It’s being a stranger in your own memories. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 3 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: One of the things I’ve always found a bit weird about it is that while I genuinely believe Keegan saved and rebuilt the club and in some style, Robson did a good job at what was at the time one of the richest clubs on earth. Don’t get me wrong, going to matches home and away from 2001-04 was fun - I was there - but if you’d asked me in 2004 after he left if in twenty years time NUFC supporters would be making gaudy shite venerating him like he’s the saint of the club I’d have laughed like a drain. It’s beyond odd - it’s like everyone else has formed a different collective memory. There’s a statue outside the ground of him - but Milburn’s was moved; nothing for Gallacher, Harvey, MacDonald etc etc. It’s being a stranger in your own memories. Bobby is remembered for much more than his time at Newcastle (as good as that was), he's a local guy highly respected in the world of football for his numerous achievements and legacy. But it's like fans have forgotten that and see him as a mythical NUFC figure. I love Bobby and think he should be remembered and celebrated as a whole- but also think you're right, it's become a bit distorted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 (edited) edit: ^^^ what he said 9 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: One of the things I’ve always found a bit weird about it is that while I genuinely believe Keegan saved and rebuilt the club and in some style, Robson did a good job at what was at the time one of the richest clubs on earth. Don’t get me wrong, going to matches home and away from 2001-04 was fun - I was there - but if you’d asked me in 2004 after he left if in twenty years time NUFC supporters would be making gaudy shite venerating him like he’s the saint of the club I’d have laughed like a drain. It’s beyond odd - it’s like everyone else has formed a different collective memory. There’s a statue outside the ground of him - but Milburn’s was moved; nothing for Gallacher, Harvey, MacDonald etc etc. It’s being a stranger in your own memories. Always felt the SBR love was more for being able to claim someone with his incredible standing, CV and reputation within the game as one of ours, and not necessarily the good job he did here? KK absolutely the more messianic figure but I've always had a different kind of appreciation and feeling for SBR. Edited February 8, 2023 by thomas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 3 minutes ago, Superior Acuña said: Bobby is remembered for much more than his time at Newcastle (as good as that was), he's a local guy highly respected in the world of football for his numerous achievements and legacy. But it's like fans have forgotten that and see him as a mythical NUFC figure. I love Bobby and think he should be remembered and celebrated as a whole- but also think you're right, it's become a bit distorted. Yeah, I agree that’s got a lot to do with it. He definitely held a place in the national affection. Don’t get me wrong, I certainly didn’t mean it as a criticism of Robson nor his time at SJP - but his lofty status at NUFC as a NUFC figure is, for me, overstated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 I have to agree like. He's more of a social figure that's attached to the area and the personification of who we like to think of ourselves and the club as. It's nice that he has a statue, but it's also mad that at the same time Joe Harvey gets a plaque and Kevin Keegan has nothing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 11 hours ago, Superior Acuña said: ffs man was about to say needs Captain Tom then saw Diana in the thread And anyone know the origin of 'you'll do for me bonny lad'? Fuck me I thought it was Anthony Gordon on a night out with Calvert-Lewin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Starting to wish Southampton had beat us now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 To be honest, looking at the statues outside the ground I’m not sure those not so venerated are missing out on much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesy Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 SBR was one of the last true gentlemen left in what was becoming an increasingly toxic sport. He carried himself with unbreakable dignity and earned the respect of everyone as a result. Marry that with an amazing managerial record at some of the biggest clubs in world football. He was a one-off. Eddie is very similar in the way he carries himself but he doesn't have the personality of SBR and can't quite match his record...yet. Under Keegan, I think it was more the football we played that people warmed to rather than Keegan himself. We loved him but other fans didn't have that affection or respect for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_b Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 These flags need more poppys, Lest we forget and/or fallen soldier silouettes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 8 minutes ago, jack j said: Starting to wish Southampton had beat us now This is why we can't have nice things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 I loved owt like that when I was a kid like. I had the NUFC cushions and mini strip in my dad's car, the St George's flag up at my window during Euro '96, the lot. Some adults don't seem to have gone through the 'everything is cringe' phase of being a teenager though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 All for monty magpie though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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