Well when it came to the January transfer window, Jokin wanted 5 players to strengthen an already paper-thin squad. He ended up losing 2 quality players and bring in 3 of dubious quality...an overall increase of 1, then.
This lot knew what was needed and they had a month to do it. They failed.
In any other job they would be out on their ears.
Still, at a spending rate of £5M per night.....at least the profit fat Ash pocketed from selling the family silver will give him a couple of nights in his beloved casino.
Tuesday 3 February 2009
Sunday 1 February 2009
Derby Day
Today is local derby day....United versus the great unwashed, the village of the damned, Wearside.
Usually for these games, I'm excited for days beforehand - they are such momentous events, the biggest derby in the country, atmosphere with an electric charge, no quarter asked and none given. And normally we win them.
But today is different. Today United are in such a mess, such disarray, I fear the outcome. Useless owner, invisible chairman, clueless "manager" and a team - half of whom just want to leave.
These magnificent fans don't deserve to be in this situation.
Usually for these games, I'm excited for days beforehand - they are such momentous events, the biggest derby in the country, atmosphere with an electric charge, no quarter asked and none given. And normally we win them.
But today is different. Today United are in such a mess, such disarray, I fear the outcome. Useless owner, invisible chairman, clueless "manager" and a team - half of whom just want to leave.
These magnificent fans don't deserve to be in this situation.
Sunday 18 January 2009
The Silence of the Fans....
Is it just me? Or do others feel this way.....
After a season of Ashley and his dwarf, and their arrogance towards the fans, no communication, the dubbing of the puppet chairman as "the silence of the Llambias", and the verbal diarrhoea which seems to constantly emanate from the mouth of the puppet manager....
The away fans are always the very core of the Toon Army - the footsoldiers who traipse up and down the land and would run through a brick wall for the cause that is our beloved Newcastle United. Battle hardened and unbowed in the face of tirades of abuse at various grounds of so-called "big" clubs...they are the crack troops, the elite.
Theyre also always a useful barometer with which to measure feelings amongst the rest of the greatest fans in the country....
All week, the local radio and newspapers have been featuring stories on how quiet the fans are in the face of the complete and utter shambles that is the running of the club.
Then yesterday it happened. Faced with the appealling fare of 90 mins having a go at Fat Sam for all the ills he allegedly brought to NUFC......the fans turned. Sam was cast aside - and the true feelings of Tyneside let rip on a cold afternoon in Blackburn.
Ashley, the dwarf all got special treatment. But the big guns trained on the "manager with the mouth" who was treated to waves of abuse - not before time, his record at a club of this size is appalling.
Strains of "Walking in a Keegan Wonderland" brought a lump to the throat - but it was the cry in the wilderness for an army with no leaders and nowhere to go.....
After a season of Ashley and his dwarf, and their arrogance towards the fans, no communication, the dubbing of the puppet chairman as "the silence of the Llambias", and the verbal diarrhoea which seems to constantly emanate from the mouth of the puppet manager....
The away fans are always the very core of the Toon Army - the footsoldiers who traipse up and down the land and would run through a brick wall for the cause that is our beloved Newcastle United. Battle hardened and unbowed in the face of tirades of abuse at various grounds of so-called "big" clubs...they are the crack troops, the elite.
Theyre also always a useful barometer with which to measure feelings amongst the rest of the greatest fans in the country....
All week, the local radio and newspapers have been featuring stories on how quiet the fans are in the face of the complete and utter shambles that is the running of the club.
Then yesterday it happened. Faced with the appealling fare of 90 mins having a go at Fat Sam for all the ills he allegedly brought to NUFC......the fans turned. Sam was cast aside - and the true feelings of Tyneside let rip on a cold afternoon in Blackburn.
Ashley, the dwarf all got special treatment. But the big guns trained on the "manager with the mouth" who was treated to waves of abuse - not before time, his record at a club of this size is appalling.
Strains of "Walking in a Keegan Wonderland" brought a lump to the throat - but it was the cry in the wilderness for an army with no leaders and nowhere to go.....
Friday 9 January 2009
I just don't know any more!
Have to say....this longtime season ticket holder has a real problem with the current set up.
I'm geordie born and proud. I was raised the right way, and educated correctly - including the fact that United are a way of life for every true geordie, and our nation is something to be proud of.
Our heros have always been massive figures and great footballers - Hughie Gallagher, Frankie Brennan, Bobby Mitchell, Wyn Davies, Alan Shearer........
Yes we've had our problems with previous boards - Westwood the Pirate, McKeag etc
But this cockney barrow boy takes the biscuit. The invisible man and his invisible cronies. Don't communicate with the rabble theyre just customers to be thrown the odd text or piece of bread ...
These people don't understand the unique and extraordinary relationship geordies have with Newcastle United. Joe Harvey understood, Kevin Keegan understood, Sir John Hall understood, Sir Bobby (god bless) understood......
If this man and his dwarf are still in charge at the end of the season - this lifelong United fan is sending the season ticket renewal envelope back, with a suitably penned note, from a proud Geordie.......
I'm geordie born and proud. I was raised the right way, and educated correctly - including the fact that United are a way of life for every true geordie, and our nation is something to be proud of.
Our heros have always been massive figures and great footballers - Hughie Gallagher, Frankie Brennan, Bobby Mitchell, Wyn Davies, Alan Shearer........
Yes we've had our problems with previous boards - Westwood the Pirate, McKeag etc
But this cockney barrow boy takes the biscuit. The invisible man and his invisible cronies. Don't communicate with the rabble theyre just customers to be thrown the odd text or piece of bread ...
These people don't understand the unique and extraordinary relationship geordies have with Newcastle United. Joe Harvey understood, Kevin Keegan understood, Sir John Hall understood, Sir Bobby (god bless) understood......
If this man and his dwarf are still in charge at the end of the season - this lifelong United fan is sending the season ticket renewal envelope back, with a suitably penned note, from a proud Geordie.......
Tuesday 30 December 2008
Looks Like Shay's Off
Reports in today's press that Arsenal have tabled an £8M offer for Shay Given. Fat Ashley will no doubt snap their hand off.....after all, thats 2 good nights in the casino.... To be honest, Shay looked like he had already been told when he played against Liverpool - he looked disgusted, and I'm not sure he would have chosen to go but is being pushed.
Fat Ash appears to be doing his usual trick of not actually spending any money - but using the money from players going out to finance new players coming in. The fabulous players they have lined up, apparently, are all from the Championship - fookin great like...
This is one longtime season ticket holder (over 23 yrs) - who's just about had enough.
Fat Ash appears to be doing his usual trick of not actually spending any money - but using the money from players going out to finance new players coming in. The fabulous players they have lined up, apparently, are all from the Championship - fookin great like...
This is one longtime season ticket holder (over 23 yrs) - who's just about had enough.
Sunday 28 December 2008
No Defence.....
Just when our back 4 was settling into something similar to a steady defence we are decimated by injuries to both our fullbacks and a sending off for our (recently anyway) star centre half. And all of this just in time for the visit of the league leaders, Liverpool. Great.
It backs up the old adage though "there's never a dull moment at Newcastle United"!!
The centre half position should be the easiest to deal with - Steven Taylor and his odd errors slotting in alongside the consistent Collocini. N'Zogbia will probably play at left back with either Edgar or Yoda at right back. We'll get stuffed of course.
More memorable today might be the fact that its a "black and white day" in honour of Sir Bobby Robson...who, despite undergoing chemotherapy at the moment, will be in his usual seat in the director's box. Good on you Sir Boab x
It backs up the old adage though "there's never a dull moment at Newcastle United"!!
The centre half position should be the easiest to deal with - Steven Taylor and his odd errors slotting in alongside the consistent Collocini. N'Zogbia will probably play at left back with either Edgar or Yoda at right back. We'll get stuffed of course.
More memorable today might be the fact that its a "black and white day" in honour of Sir Bobby Robson...who, despite undergoing chemotherapy at the moment, will be in his usual seat in the director's box. Good on you Sir Boab x
Tuesday 23 December 2008
Is Charlie Going?
Conflicting reports abound at the moment over whether Charles N'Zogbia will still be a United player after the January transfer window....or next season.
This disturbing report appeared today on the ComeonBoro website - who usually know whats going on in spite of their dodgy allegiance to the smoggies:
Charles N'Zogbia has confirmed his intention to leave Newcastle because the Magpies don't match his lofty ambitions.N'Zogbia's future at St James' Park has been the subject of conjecture amid reports that he has grown frustrated with his inconsistent chances in the first team.The likes of Arsenal and Paris St Germain have been mooted as interested parties in the winger, while reports also suggest Aston Villa would like to sign him.Story continues below...
N'Zogbia is keen for a new challenge away from Tyneside and is hopeful of sealing an exit in the near future. He told L'Equipe: "After four years at Newcastle, I want to reach a higher level of ambition. I don't think that is possible here."I have given my all to the club, and I will go on to do so as long as I play. But I would like to reach a new level by finding a new challenge at a new side."Reports emanating from France suggest PSG could agree a swap deal for N'Zogbia with Mamadou Sakho heading in the opposite direction.
This disturbing report appeared today on the ComeonBoro website - who usually know whats going on in spite of their dodgy allegiance to the smoggies:
Charles N'Zogbia has confirmed his intention to leave Newcastle because the Magpies don't match his lofty ambitions.N'Zogbia's future at St James' Park has been the subject of conjecture amid reports that he has grown frustrated with his inconsistent chances in the first team.The likes of Arsenal and Paris St Germain have been mooted as interested parties in the winger, while reports also suggest Aston Villa would like to sign him.Story continues below...
N'Zogbia is keen for a new challenge away from Tyneside and is hopeful of sealing an exit in the near future. He told L'Equipe: "After four years at Newcastle, I want to reach a higher level of ambition. I don't think that is possible here."I have given my all to the club, and I will go on to do so as long as I play. But I would like to reach a new level by finding a new challenge at a new side."Reports emanating from France suggest PSG could agree a swap deal for N'Zogbia with Mamadou Sakho heading in the opposite direction.
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