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Moonlight

08-27-17, 06:56 AM

TOON lead 1-0 at half time against WestHam

Well done to Newcastle, a 3-0 win against West Ham, I wouldn't say it was a good win against a good team because the Hammers are playing as though its the first time they've ever played football.

Another 12 results like that will help keep you away from the relegation scrap, add an extra 10 points for the draws you could get and it might not be such a calamity season after all.

I can't say that for the Hammers though, I thought Bilic had finally turned it around at the end of last season but unfortunately he hasn't, these 4 away games were vital and his players are letting him down badly.
I don't expect them to be relegated this year but if these results keep coming up week on week its going to be a question of when he's fired and not if he's fired, Gold, Sullivan and Brady, those 3 would give the devil himself the creeps.

Jimbuna

08-27-17, 08:36 AM

^ Yeah, give the guy a chance....ten games tops before making a definitive decision but I doubt he has more than one maybe two at most.

Obltn Strand

09-09-17, 01:40 AM

Should be relatively easy game today. Now that I wrote it after seven o'clock I'm here like this:k_confused:

Anyhow new owner has been busy. Over dozen new contracts and almost same amount of extensions. Most importantly he bought back Elland Road. Perhaps some good times lay ahead...

Jimbuna

09-09-17, 04:39 AM

^ I hope so, it has been a long time in the coming.

Obltn Strand

09-09-17, 11:51 AM

I'm like this:Kaleun_Cheers:

Jimbuna

09-10-17, 06:59 AM

Well done Leeds but I thought City putting five past Liverpool was even more impressive.

Obltn Strand

09-10-17, 10:32 AM

I agree. Whatched that match too...red card really messed up Liverpools form...

Jimbuna

09-10-17, 11:05 AM

TOON are drawing 0-0 at half time against Swansea so still hope of at least a draw if not a win.

https://i.imgur.com/lsVptNh.jpg

mapuc

09-10-17, 12:35 PM

Swansea - Newcastle 0-1 :Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

TOONS weak start, seems to be gone. I hope

Markus

Jimbuna

09-11-17, 08:23 AM

Far too early to say Markus but I do expect it to be a long, tough season.

https://i.imgur.com/26Aznj5.jpg

Obltn Strand

09-11-17, 08:29 AM

And first to go is: Frank deBoer of Crystal Palace...far too early in my opinion.
Perhaps Cellino took control:haha:

Jimbuna

09-11-17, 08:32 AM

Yep, so much money involved these days, owners/investers expect quick results.

Threadfin

09-11-17, 12:39 PM

And first to go is: Frank deBoer of Crystal Palace...far too early in my opinion.
Perhaps Cellino took control:haha:

Some managers adapt a system to fit the players they have.

Some try to fit their players in to the system they have.

de Boer is in the second category. It rarely works, unless the players you have are oozing class and can do a job regardless of role.

Palace is hardly oozing class. de Boer tried to shoehorn the players he had in to what he felt was a successful system. But Townsend isn't a wingback. Zaha is no center attacking mid, he's a winger. Three across the back was a reach as well, considering the personnel. And so on and so on.

While I feel he wasn't given enough time (nor a good squad), it was still obvious, I think, that he wasn't going to adapt, and I think he would have stuck with what wasn't working regardless of results, because in his mind the system was sound. And maybe it is. But a system without the proper players to implement it is always going to show in the results.

Threadfin

09-11-17, 12:46 PM

And I heard that they're thinking of Uncle Roy.

You can't follow a mistake with another. Palace has to get this appointment right. I don't think that would be getting it right.

Jimbuna

09-11-17, 03:27 PM

Woy will sort them out....won't he? :hmmm:

Threadfin

09-11-17, 03:36 PM

He'll sort them right out of the PL, I do believe.

If he isn't good enough for England, he certainly isn't good enough for Palace.

*rimshot*

Obltn Strand

09-12-17, 12:15 AM

He almost got eagle-owls to euro champions tournament...almost...

Now he continues Big Sam's work...

Jimbuna

09-12-17, 05:21 AM

https://i.imgur.com/Lhkkh3h.png

https://i.imgur.com/TaoA0eS.jpg

Obltn Strand

09-12-17, 06:38 AM

The resemblance is uncanny:haha:

Threadfin

09-12-17, 08:31 AM

Haha good stuff :up:

Now he continues Big Sam's work...

This made me laugh.

Jimbuna

09-12-17, 09:25 AM

Sky to stream midweek English Football League games after new £600m TV deal

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41239042

Great to see more money coming into the lower divisions.

blackswan40

09-12-17, 01:21 PM

But is the clock ticking will working class lads n lasses be priced out of market going to see there local team will it be all corperate boxes and pay to view if/when facetube google amazon decide to join the party wanting a slice of the football broadcasting cake

Obltn Strand

09-12-17, 02:33 PM

Even as I'am returinig from Helsinki derby, which we lost btw. I still like lower division matches. Game isn't spectacular but guys play because love for the game, not love for the money. Also you can sit where you want, drink your own beers and enjoy wonderful grilled sausages to support the team. Nice saturdays...not so nice sundays...

And Leeds-Birmingham 1-0

blackswan40

09-12-17, 03:55 PM

Sitting Spiffy at the top of the Championship

All Leeds Aren't We

We've lived our dream in the champions League
Dom Matteo in the San Siro
I can still believe
O'Leary's babes could do nothing wrong
We began to spend couldn't see an end
but it didn't last long
All Leeds Aren't We
But we'll go to Elland Road no matter what you do
cut me in half and I will bleed
Yellow White Blue
Crazy times have come could've made me cry
Why you making me cry but for Billy's sake we will never break
Leeds till I die

All leeds aren't we

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M87TSa-mzYk

Jimbuna

09-13-17, 09:46 AM

Leeds are looking good atm, keep it up, they are long overdue a return to the top league.

blackswan40

09-13-17, 10:25 AM

Hi Jimbuna Leeds have had 13 years of hurt three different owners Pappa Smurf (AKA Ken Bates) who only bought Leeds Utd not for footballing reasons but hoping he would get the go ahead for a casino hotel and restaurant akin to the Chelsea Village when he was knocked back he sold Leeds to the next Group of chancers G.F.H. Capital aka the bank of sand hoping Leeds would get promoted with out any squad strengthening they sold 75% of Leeds to Cazy Italian Massimo Massive Ego Cellino the manager eater he gets through em quicker than me and you necking a 12 pack of the nectar of the Northern Gods
Newkie Browns now we have a new owner Andrea Radrizzani is like a tin of ronseal he does what says he's he's going to do he's bought Elland Road Back
given the ground a face lift our new manager Thomas Christiansen was unheard of but he's doing a good job Leeds Fans are Like Newcastle fans very passionate about there team and they are coming back in droves Gary Monk and Chris Wood were big loses but goals are being scored by defenders midfields and strikers now last season we depended on Chris Wood to much
but its still early days we will get a better idea by Christmas

Jimbuna

09-13-17, 10:31 AM

Just hope you don't end up getting bought by Mike Ashley :)

blackswan40

09-13-17, 10:49 AM

If that happens id support Huddersfield Town he he he
but id still drink Newcastle brown would'nt be necking Boddingtons
Manchester slop water

Jimbuna

09-14-17, 07:29 AM

https://i.imgur.com/0xMEyOf.jpg

Obltn Strand

09-14-17, 07:40 AM

:haha:

Now I know what hernia is. Who says subsiming and football can't be educational?

Jimbuna

09-14-17, 07:42 AM

:haha:

Now I know what hernia is. Who says subsiming and football can't be educational?

:03:

blackswan40

09-14-17, 07:46 AM

Just had a phone call from Sunderland Manager Simon Grayson

he wants know if he can take Himmel sukeltakaa on loan for the full season

Jimbuna

09-14-17, 08:40 AM

I've heard he's hoping for a miracle so he can sign his brother Larry

Obltn Strand

09-14-17, 12:10 PM

Just had a phone call from Sunderland Manager Simon Grayson

he wants know if he can take Himmel sukeltakaa on loan for the full season:haha:
Well I was a blocking midfielder in finnish 4th division...40 year old dude is always looking for new challenges...

Jimbuna

09-15-17, 07:38 AM

https://i.imgur.com/yya6fVL.jpg

Jimbuna

09-16-17, 07:20 AM

TOON are at home to Stoke today and looking for a third consecutive win.

https://i.imgur.com/AVtl9UL.jpg

blackswan40

09-16-17, 07:31 AM

Leeds Utd away at Millwall these are the games we need to win

Score Prediction Millwall 1-3 Leeds

would be nice for another clean sheet but a take a 3-1 or 1-0 win for the mighty whites

it had to come sometime our first loss but we are still top even if only on goal differance

Obltn Strand

09-17-17, 10:15 AM

First defeat...hopefully just minor setback...

Jimbuna

09-18-17, 02:12 PM

TOON beat Stoke to rise to the dizzy heights of 4th.

Long may it continue but somehow I doubt it.

https://i.imgur.com/K9Tlucm.jpg

Obltn Strand

09-18-17, 02:44 PM

Don't know about that. Promoted team can do well especially early in the season...

Jimbuna

09-19-17, 01:19 PM

I certainly won't be complaining if it turns out you are correct.

Obltn Strand

09-19-17, 11:54 PM

:I certainly won't be complaining if it turns out you are correct.:)
It's either Newcastle or Huddersfield. Next five games will tell...

And thank you Burnley for the money and sportmanship:haha:

Jimbuna

09-24-17, 08:27 AM

TOON away to Brighton today but it is being televised live :yeah:

Poor mackems are now third from bottom. Sunderland, the team that keeps on giving :haha:

Jimbuna

09-26-17, 01:55 PM

Former TOON chairman Freddie Shepherd has died aged 76.

Thanks for all your efforts at making us great again. You almost succeeded.

RIP Freddie

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/freddy-shepherd-dead-former-newcastle-11238969

Obltn Strand

09-27-17, 10:59 AM

Bad news from Wales too...

Jimbuna

09-28-17, 08:24 AM

Mackems are now second bottom :)

Obltn Strand

09-29-17, 12:05 AM

They lost control during crash dive...

blackswan40

09-29-17, 06:19 AM

Once the Mackems drop one more position and Bernard ajusts the trim and they level off and settle on the silt wont they be on solid foundations in a strong position propping up the rest of the championship

being a Leeds fan we've been there too not so long ago now we are down to 3rd our new keeper is making mistakes
but it'll soon be January and when the transfer window reopens Leeds may buy Crinkly Bottoms keeper
who plays in a all pink strip with yellow roundels who the devil is that

Mr Blobby

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNkgDJpcuwU

Jimbuna

09-29-17, 06:53 AM

Once the Mackems drop one more position and Bernard ajusts the trim and they level off and settle on the silt wont they be on solid foundations in a strong position propping up the rest of the championship

Aye, for two years the mackems had a good laugh at our expense and I include my family outlaws in that number.

Funny how things often turn full circle.

https://i.imgur.com/4NRImRG.jpg

Obltn Strand

09-30-17, 08:14 AM

Mid to late 2000 drop or fall...one thing I like to drink permanently off from my hard drive...

As to gk problem selling Rob Green was a huge mistake...

Jimbuna

10-01-17, 08:01 AM

Tough game at home to Liverpool this afternoon but at least it is being aired on tv.

Obltn Strand

10-16-17, 12:34 AM

Oh dear. Third defeat in a row. Christensen's first real trial. Honeymoon is over.

blackswan40

10-16-17, 03:22 PM

The Mighty Toon is up for sale its been reported on the BBC that Newcastle's owner Mike Ashley is ready to sell even a buy now pay later deal or paid in installments.
Would be nice to see the Toon in the top four year on year challenging for trophies in Europe sticking it to the Red Devils the Chelski and the boring boring
Arsenal
Bring back the sexy football & Faustino Asprilla glory days when that laddie got the ball he knew where the goals were

Obltn Strand

10-18-17, 06:16 AM

Everything is against Leeds this saturday. Long trip to away match against Bristol C who hasn't lost at home; yet. History between two teams isn't on our side either. Difficult game.

Interesting round to bet...

blackswan40

10-18-17, 06:47 AM

Whats so annoying is earlier in the season Leeds Looked world beaters fluid movement one touch football then of late they just looked like for want of a better term frightened rabbits
fozen to the spot or caught ball watching and we need a proper quality left back
as long as we can keep around the top six January aint that far away so we will probably go spending and releasing dead wood

Obltn Strand

10-21-17, 09:20 AM

0-2. Power...

Obltn Strand

10-22-17, 03:28 AM

Guys at the betting kiosk said Leeds will never win. I disagreed and tripled my money. Too bad viasat chose Wolverhampton's game...

blackswan40

10-22-17, 10:25 AM

Wev'e got Saiz
samuel Saiz
we just don't think you understand
he came from sunny Spain
to take us up again
wev'e got Samuel Saiz.

Obltn Strand

10-25-17, 06:06 AM

No luck at Carabao Cup quarter finals. Early goal was soon equalized and turn around by Lesteri at second half finished the job. Could have been uglier figures. Anyhow better cup is still in play...

blackswan40

10-25-17, 09:14 AM

The main event is the Championship the Cups are nice to progress but Promotion is the objective for sure and Leeds Utd are in the best shape they have been for over a decade on and off the pitch

Also, Mike Ashley's selling Newcastle to any interested parties even buying the club in installments he's looking for a quick sale

PoorOldSpike

10-25-17, 06:41 PM

Incidentally I had a trial for Leicester City Football Club in 1969, our team of triallists beat the other team of triallists 4-2 and I - ahem - hit the back of the net twice!
I went home pleased as punch and waited for the manager and club secretary to visit me with the sign-up papers.
I'm still waiting...

Jimbuna

10-26-17, 10:18 AM

Jimbuna

10-31-17, 05:52 AM

TOON went down 1-0 at Burnley last night and having watched the game it simply reinforced my belief that the club must be sold and funds given to Rafa to strengthen the squad.

Most important position that needs strengthening has to be in the striker department, Joselu doesn't look like he could score in a brothel.

https://i.imgur.com/8nydKwz.jpg

Jimbuna

11-05-17, 09:53 AM

Another 1-0 defeat at the hands of Bournemouth (last minute of injury time) means the TOON are now in 11th position and desperately in need of a couple of strikers come the January transfer window.

Mackems have just been beaten 1-0 by Middlesbrough and are bottom of their league.

Obltn Strand

11-06-17, 12:53 AM

:k_confused:

That's all I can manage...

Jimbuna

11-06-17, 02:09 PM

Keep the faith, the Rafalution has just begun.

https://i.imgur.com/dDwsHEM.jpg

Jimbuna

11-19-17, 06:21 AM

TOON went down 4-1 at Man Utd despite taking a surprise lead in the fourteenth minute....no big surprises there.

Equally as important though, Sunderland yesterday created the record of the longest run of games (21) without a win at home in football history.

Obltn Strand

11-21-17, 09:09 AM

TOON went down 4-1 at Man Utd despite taking a surprise lead in the fourteenth minute....no big surprises there.

Had lots of winnings coming with a draw but when levee breaks it gets ugly. Newcastle defended good but not good enough...

Leeds however took much needed win against Middlesbrough. Ice Hockey and cross country skiing mobsters were away so I could enjoy the whole game at local pub...that first goal:Kaleun_Applaud:

Jimbuna

11-21-17, 04:05 PM

Mackems are currently 2-0 down at Villa :haha:

Obltn Strand

11-22-17, 01:31 AM

With that pace it's down to league one for them...

Jimbuna

11-22-17, 05:31 AM

Final score 2-1 to keep them rooted to the bottom of the table.

I can't understand why Coleman went there, he must be tired of sheep and fancied a change to donkeys :hmmm:

Obltn Strand

11-22-17, 05:42 AM

I can't understand why Coleman went there, he must be tired of sheep and fancied a change to donkeys :hmmm:

Nobody seems to. Perhaps money, challenge...the usual stuff. What they need is Big Sam. No wait they used that card already...

Jimbuna

11-22-17, 06:00 AM

The only thing that can save them now is divine intervention.

Obltn Strand

11-22-17, 08:56 AM

Much sought after, rarely if at all found...

Jimbuna

11-22-17, 11:17 AM

True that :yep:

Obltn Strand

11-23-17, 10:58 AM

From divine interventions to really bad omens. 4-1 crushing defeat to Wolverhampton...

Jimbuna

11-24-17, 07:09 AM

Yes, that was a bad defeat, especially in view of some recent results.

Obltn Strand

11-26-17, 02:10 AM

Ok...back to being a winning team. There are some dark clouds looming over horizon. Top team Wolves beat bottom team Bolton 5-1 and us 4-1. Of course individual games vary, but still...

Obltn Strand

11-26-17, 03:35 AM

Most arrests caused by supporters during 16-17 season:

1) Birmingham, 72
2) West Ham, 67
3) Leeds, 61
4) Aston Villa, 52
5) Manchester City, 48

Jimbuna

11-26-17, 07:09 AM

TOON went down 0-3 at home to Watford and mackems actually won a game.

Jimbuna

11-28-17, 02:02 PM

TOON are away to West Brom tonight.....a draw at least I hope.

Obltn Strand

11-28-17, 04:31 PM

TOON are away to West Brom tonight.....a draw at least I hope.
Very likely against them...

Hopefully I hit pay dirt tomorrow when Man city will lose it's first. Very close last sunday. Perhaps saints can conjure some divine intervention...

Obltn Strand

11-29-17, 03:29 PM

Baggies lost two goal lead but got a new manager.

Big Sam returns too...

Jimbuna

12-03-17, 05:22 AM

Been offline a few days but good to see TOON did get that point then got well and truly thumped at Chelsea which was no big surprise.

Obltn Strand

12-04-17, 01:55 PM

https://i.imgur.com/VW2YNNV.jpg

I just can't stop laughing at this...

Jimbuna

12-04-17, 04:38 PM

Still no sign of Ashley accepting the latest offer so it looks like we could well be in a relegation fight again.

Obltn Strand

12-05-17, 02:03 AM

I just read a rumor that Iker Cassilas is coming to Newcastle...:hmmm:

Jimbuna

12-05-17, 10:15 AM

I just read a rumor that Iker Cassilas is coming to Newcastle...:hmmm:

There are stories on the internet stating Arsenal and the TOON are after him but at 36 years of age (or so I believe) I'd have thought he was a bit old.

Obltn Strand

12-06-17, 10:03 AM

Arsenal? They already have Cech or are they starting a retirement home for former goalkeepers?

Sometimes it is good to have an experienced backup goalkeeper. Still think that selling Rob Green was a mistake. Could have saved few matches during that awful losing streak while back ago...

Jimbuna

12-06-17, 11:19 AM

I don't reckon Rob Green could save a penny in a bank.

Obltn Strand

12-10-17, 03:15 AM

I don't reckon Rob Green could save a penny in a bank.Let's hope he doesn't choose career in banking then...

Nice 1-3 win from London and a hat trick for Roofe. Still wortied about defence and goalkeeping though.

Jimbuna

12-10-17, 10:35 AM

TOON lose at home despite scoring twice.

Tense times ahead.

Jimbuna

12-14-17, 07:32 AM

Four straight losses at home after losing 0-1 to Everton.

I hope the sale of the club goes through soon.

Obltn Strand

12-17-17, 12:49 PM

I hope the sale of the club goes through soon. Current state of affairs makes bidders reluctant. Point from Arsenal could have helped.

Jimbuna

12-18-17, 06:55 AM

It is now being rumoured that Rafa will receive plentiful transfer funds for the January transfer window which will be underwritten by the prospective buyers.

I'll believe that one when I see it.

Obltn Strand

12-23-17, 08:33 AM

Workman like win against Norwich. Win from today gamle against Hill and back to top six.

Jimbuna

12-23-17, 10:40 AM

Half an hour into the game and the score is 1-1 against West Ham

Jimbuna

12-23-17, 10:42 AM

Same score at Sunderland

Jimbuna

12-23-17, 11:34 AM

TOON lead 3-2 with only 15 minutes left.

Jimbuna

12-24-17, 10:01 AM

Finally, we have a win to welcome in the festive season.

Cyborg322

12-24-17, 10:30 AM

You need another Shearer or Gascoigne

https://i.imgur.com/yTlFsG8.jpg

Manchester Home of Football

Jimbuna

12-24-17, 01:00 PM

United, bridesmaids to City for the foreseeable future I suspect :hmmm:

Jimbuna

12-26-17, 06:22 AM

Today we play Man City and I think we have more chance of getting bitten on the backside off a cabbage than getting a draw even.

Fate might be kind though :doh:

Cyborg322

12-26-17, 08:58 AM

Its tomorrow I thought at St James Park ?

Anyhoo :

Apart from the 2015 Disastrous game Newcastles records against Man City is pretty decent past 3 years 2014 beat them 2-0 away from home. This time round obviously difficult game with Cities form but I would not write them off , hope Toons break in bad results last match keeps up

Keep your eyes open for Magpies

Bit of Trivia for Everyone :

Did you know: Newcastle United has won the ninth-most elite honours (14) among football clubs in England. wikipedia.org

Jimbuna

12-26-17, 10:27 AM

Yep, I stand corrected :oops:

Cyborg322

12-26-17, 03:17 PM

Yep, I stand corrected :oops:

Keep off the Cabbage :Kaleun_Cheers:

Jimbuna

12-26-17, 03:24 PM

Man Utd remain as lucky as ever and the mackems went down 0-3

Obltn Strand

12-27-17, 05:20 AM

Nice. 6 points christmas for Leeds and back in top six:up:

Now I hope Newcastle beats city as it puts 400€ to my bank account.

https://i.imgur.com/H7LuLcb.jpg

Cyborg322

12-27-17, 07:17 AM

The Set Piece Wizard Strikes again for Leeds, Burton Albion gone for a Burton, MUFC they all count

Newcastle Toons 400/1 tempting but not enough

Jimbuna

12-27-17, 07:33 AM

Nice. 6 points christmas for Leeds and back in top six:up:

Now I hope Newcastle beats city as it puts 400€ to my bank account.

https://i.imgur.com/H7LuLcb.jpg

Mines a cold beer :cool:

Obltn Strand

12-27-17, 08:27 AM

Odds for Newcastle to win are 13/1 two or three other games multiply it to 400. But all is riding on city to lose...

Jimbuna

12-27-17, 10:56 AM

Odds for Newcastle to win are 13/1 two or three other games multiply it to 400. But all is riding on city to lose...

You're a much braver man than me.

Obltn Strand

12-27-17, 03:24 PM

Don't know about that. City leads 0-1 and nation's health will be 9 euros richer minus bosses cut of course.

Jimbuna

12-28-17, 06:20 AM

Final score was in fact 0-1 but tbh I thought we got off a lot more lightly than other teams so far this season.

Keep playing like that and we should avoid the dreaded drop.

Jimbuna

12-30-17, 08:46 AM

Looking for three badly needed points at home today against Brighton.

Cyborg322

12-30-17, 10:25 AM

Another tough game but sides look more evenly matched, game updates live Newcastle giving away a lot of corners

half time

Seagulls seem to have upper hand (Just )

Full time

No 3 points Jim :(

Jimbuna

12-31-17, 06:37 AM

Nope and now starting to get a little worried. If Rafa isn't given transfer funds in January I reckon we'll go down.

Cyborg322

01-01-18, 02:09 PM

Another lacklustre effort by MU last game hoping trip to Everton on new years days will be better, start 2018 with a win

20mins to go MU dominating this game but still only 1 goal up

:Kaleun_Mad:

83 min second goal

:Kaleun_Salivating:

Cyborg322

01-01-18, 02:39 PM

2-0 :Kaleun_Cheers: Final result :Kaleun_Party:

Jim you got your 3 points too :up:

Good win against Stoke what an important game that was :()1:

Jimbuna

01-01-18, 02:55 PM

Aye, a vitally needed three points and to top it all off the mackems got beaten.

Cyborg322

01-01-18, 02:56 PM

Swansea next ? bottom placed

yup just checked at home

Cyborg322

01-01-18, 03:06 PM

MU next premier league against Stoke

Emirates Derby County in between Jan 5

Jimbuna

01-01-18, 03:14 PM

Away to Man City after Swansea.

Obltn Strand

01-02-18, 01:24 AM

ODefeat against Birmingham and nil-nil against Nottingham. Oh dear...not a good start for a new year...

Jimbuna

01-06-18, 10:21 AM

Sunderland went down 0-2 at Middlesbrough so now we'll see what the TOON can do at home against Luton.

Jimbuna

01-06-18, 11:03 AM

TOON are leading 3-0 at half time so it should be worth watching MOTD on tv after work tonight.

Jimbuna

01-07-18, 07:32 AM

TOON got pretty sloppy during the second half but eventually won 3-1

Obltn Strand

01-07-18, 09:01 AM

Leeds bought Aapo Halme from hookers (HJK). It's good to give that boy a chance but it won't help promotion.

And thats it for FA-cup this season . B-team sunk against Newport...

Obltn Strand

01-08-18, 01:16 PM

Aftermath continues. Saiz banned six matches for spitting another player. Well that's smart. At least he doesn't bite...

Jimbuna

01-08-18, 01:56 PM

Aftermath continues. Saiz banned six matches for spitting another player. Well that's smart. At least he doesn't bite...

Possibly the greatest insult one can give to another.

Had it happen to me on two or three occasions and I always thought I'd rather be punched in the face.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42608121

Obltn Strand

01-09-18, 01:29 PM

Getting punched in the face isn't happy fun times either. It sort of belongs to ice hockey. But spitting is grave insult indeed.

Obltn Strand

01-11-18, 11:43 AM

Three new signings and finally a proper left back. Let's see what happens in saturday game against tracktor boys...

Jimbuna

01-12-18, 08:41 AM

Must be nice to get new players in, Rafa doesn't even know if he has a budget yet :o

Jimbuna

01-13-18, 09:04 AM

Sunderland were holding Cardiff to a goalless draw at half time but now trail 0-2 with fifteen minutes to go.

Obltn Strand

01-14-18, 05:30 AM

Ha! O'kane fell for a wet rag maneuver and Leeds was one man down thus lost to Ipswich. Equalizer wasn't that far either but...:/\\!!

Jimbuna

01-14-18, 06:40 AM

TOON draw 1-1 at home to bottom team Swansea. Better than a loss but only just.

Mackems went down 0-4 so no change there.

Jimbuna

01-18-18, 08:11 AM

A pretty fairly balanced article regarding the fiasco currently taking place over the sale of Newcastle United.

Newcastle United are celebrating their 125th anniversary this season, but any joyous reflections on the past are being overshadowed by a nervous uncertainty over the future of the club.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42701507

Obltn Strand

01-18-18, 09:22 AM

Difficult times ahead. Business really messes up things.

On the other hand Christensen hasn't bought a striker yet.

Jimbuna

01-18-18, 10:54 AM

The TOON have a few they could do without :)

Threadfin

01-18-18, 01:21 PM

I pop in every couple of months, and this time to say I have to eat my words about Uncle Woy. Still can't believe it, but he's righted the ship. Fair play to him.

Same with Moyes, though I didn't run my mouth about his hire. He's also done the job. Publicly, West Ham are saying Carroll's not for sale, but if I were them I would take the money and run. Fast. Same with Chicarito if anyone is interested. Of course this would leave them with Arnautovic as the only senior striker, but there's still time. Hernandez doesn't fit the bug-eyed Scot's system, and Carroll is a perpetual knee injury in waiting. Cut your losses while other clubs are still willing to buy him. That window won't be open long.

Liverpool still an exciting train-wreck. Though lately they've seemed to keep it under control. I like the van Dijk acquisition, it addresses the biggest need, and with a quality player who should anchor the line for years to come. Exhorbitant fee, but should he still be there 5 years from now it will prove shrewd business. The win over City was massive, and I'm hoping they can continue to push on. No reason not to, and maybe they'll splash a little more of that Coutinho cash, hopefully on a good left back or maybe a new center forward as well. If Can isn't going to resign, they should be looking for a holding mid now.And for God's sake, get a good keeper! Arrghh.

Lastly, the Real Madrid slow-motion crash is sort of fun to watch in a morbid way. Somehow it's satisfying when the most smug and arrogant get their comeuppance, innit? A year ago Zidane was a genius, now he is clueless. I think it's more a matter of he looked to be a great manager, and we just misread the signs. He seems completely unable to right things. The fact that he sees his under-performing stars as undroppable is a situation that Madrid have no one to blame for but themselves. They may even miss out on a Champion's League place, and what a hoot that would be.

Threadfin

01-18-18, 03:22 PM

16.07 GMT: Andy Carroll has been ruled out for four to six weeks with an ankle injury, ruining his chances of a move to Chelsea. The Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/01/18/andy-carroll-ankle-injury-could-scupper-chelsea-move-leave-west/) reports that the striker may even require surgery, which could sideline him for four months.

See? :rotfl2:

Obltn Strand

01-19-18, 06:26 AM

Those big boys always get injured. Especially strikers. Laws of physics just aren't on their side.

Threadfin

01-19-18, 09:52 AM

Even if that's true, some are just injury prone, and Carroll certainly is. Remember Owen Hargreaves? Injury prone. Welbeck, Sturridge, Wilshere, Ings, Kompany, these guys all get hurt by stepping on the pitch, seemingly.

Oh, and apparently, Crouch is the replacement target for Carroll, word is Chelsea want him. Say wut.

Jimbuna

01-19-18, 10:59 AM

Crouch has always reminded me of Bambi on ice.

Obltn Strand

01-20-18, 02:45 AM

Even if that's true First think pendulum. Then Diego Maradona against that bambi on ice on 100m dash. Thenn they suddenly stop. Which one them gets more strain on their
knees?

Jimbuna

01-20-18, 06:48 AM

TOON are away to Man City today....may the good lord preserve us :hmmm:

Obltn Strand

01-20-18, 05:02 PM

What a match. 7 goals. Too bad pussy cats made the last one. And once again a red card...

Jimbuna

01-21-18, 09:00 AM

Final score 3-1 to City....not totally unexpected.

Obltn Strand

01-23-18, 02:37 AM

Christiansen criticizes card policy against Leeds. Especially during last game against Millwall. I gotta agree on few. This also wakes a cosy homely feeling. It's same thing with my homeland team as well...

Jimbuna

01-23-18, 08:09 AM

Well done to Swansea after beating Liverpool 1-0 but the result was one the TOON would have rather see going the other way.

Obltn Strand

01-23-18, 09:01 AM

Oh yes. I have 20€ bet Liverpool will win premier leaque. Fat chance now:yeah:

Jimbuna

01-23-18, 10:39 AM

If you can find a bookmaker willing to give you odds (any at all) on Man City....take it :)

Cyborg322

01-23-18, 12:38 PM

.......and the Reds go marching on ( Touch a big piece of wood ! )

Jimbuna

01-24-18, 08:04 AM

Yes, they are arguably the second best side in the UK.

Threadfin

01-24-18, 10:39 AM

but the result was one the TOON would have rather see going the other way.

That makes two of us, well if you count the entire TOON as one, but then again, it's an entire army, so....

Liverpool have that annoying tendency to play to the level of their competition.

Obltn Strand

01-25-18, 06:21 AM

Somethings are better left alone. Like Godzilla's resting place and club logos...

Threadfin

01-25-18, 08:26 AM

Are you talking about Leeds' new crest? Straight outta Pro Evo.

The Yorkshire Whites!

Obltn Strand

01-25-18, 01:34 PM

Yes I'am and signed the petition against it...

Threadfin

01-25-18, 02:13 PM

6 months of research
10,000 people consulted (and one Oberleutnant ignored)
Ready to be mocked for the next 100 years

Moonlight

01-25-18, 03:40 PM

6 months of research
10,000 people consulted (and one Oberleutnant ignored)
Ready to be mocked for the next 100 years

More like one friday afternoon on the piss.
4 or 5 suits who don't know their ass from their elbow and the entire Leeds Utd fan base and one Oberleutnant ignored.
Only 100 years, my my you're optimistic aren't you. :haha:

Threadfin

01-25-18, 03:51 PM

I was paraphrasing Leeds' twitter reveal of their new crest.

They seem quite pleased with themselves. I wonder how long it will take before the next try?

blackswan40

01-25-18, 05:16 PM

Whats the state of play with Leeds Utd Changing the Club Crest why not go the whole hog and change the Club name to Gaviscon FC
Heres me thinking its April the First

Obltn Strand

01-26-18, 05:23 AM

NEVER ignore a certain Oberleutnant...

Jimbuna

01-26-18, 07:13 AM

Newcastle have had a second bid for Feyenoord striker Nicolai Jorgensen turned down.

United's second bid for Jorgensen fell £5million short of Feyenoord's £20million valuation.

Newcastle must now decide whether they will raise their offer again.

Threadfin

01-29-18, 01:41 PM

Well it's been a particularly disappointing window I must say. I'm not one for gossip nor rumors, unless they concern football transfers, in which case I can not get enough. So this window has left me feeling a bit depressed. Not enough action, nor has there been enough rumors of action.

But there is still time, though not much.

As for the TOON striker search.... they desperately need someone who can put the ball in the back of the net. Someone who can come in and grab eight or ten goals in the second half of the season. Not so easy to find though. I had thought they should make a run at Chicharito. Now I hear it's Sturridge, expected by lunch, but a no show? Rumors, yeah. What about Giroud? Haven't seen enough of Newcastle this year to know if they'd be better off with a target man or a poacher. Probably doesn't matter much as long as they find the net. Takeover talks spanning transfer windows should be outlawed. as the real losers are the Newcastle supporters.

Years ago I recall playing a long save on one of the Football Manager games as Newcastle. FM 2009 maybe? Not sure, probably later as I had Demba Ba and Cisse. FM 2011 probably. Anyway, Adam Campbell was in the reserves, and I groomed him and brought him up. He ended his career a Legend, with over 600 goals in all competitions. A poacher of the highest calber. Money. Oh, what could have been :D

Actually, I see he's at Morecambe now and has amassed 13 goals in his career. What's Shearer up to? Sign him up.

Jimbuna

01-30-18, 08:54 AM

I'm beginning to fear the worst...no further signings in this transfer window.

Cyborg322

01-30-18, 09:34 AM

2018 still unbeaten 2017 defensive holes plugged

Jesse Lingard in amazing form

2-0
2-0
3-0
1-0
4-0

Tottenham Highest placed opposition next game Away from home a real test

Jimbuna

01-30-18, 03:31 PM

Kenedy, the loanee from Chelsea is expected to be picked to play for the TOON in their next match against Burnley and Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala is rumoured to be coming on loan.

We need strikers/goal scorers not defenders :doh:

Obltn Strand

01-31-18, 04:11 AM

Defenders seems to be valued at the moment. Christiansen signed another young fullback. This time from Holland...

Anyway lousy form continues. Point from Hull was a pure chance. All scoring attempts were long shots...

Jimbuna

01-31-18, 08:07 AM

There are now claimed to be 2 in and 4 out for Newcastle on deadline day, with the possibility of another 2 moves making it 8 deals in total.

Henri Saivet’s loan move to Sivasspor in Turkey has now gone through, the player flying in last night and after passing his medical, was confirmed as a loan signing today with possibility of it being made permanent in the summer.

More importantly, two incoming deals are said to have been agreed by Newcastle.

Islam Slimani is reported to be expected on Tyneside this afternoon to take a medical and finalise his loan move, though a thigh injury is said to be set to keep him out for a fortnight. No confirmation as yet in terms of whether it will include an option/clause to be made permanent.

Newcastle are also awaiting the arrival of Martin Dubravka. The 29 year old goalkeeper flying into Newcastle after finally being allowed to leave Sparta Prague after they agreed a deal for a replacement. His loan deal is said to have a permanent option attached. Rob Elliot has a back injury and this helps explains Rafa making a keeper deal a priority, which confused many fans.

In terms of outgoing, the arrival of Dubravka now means that according to Sky Sports, after appearing on the bench tonight against Burnley, Freddie Woodman will then quickly conclude a loan move to Aberdeen which will allow him to get some first team football.

Aleksandar Mitrovic is joining Anderlecht on loan until the end of the season, whilst Rolando Aarons has turned down Hull and Sky Sports report that instead he is joining Hellas Verona on loan until the summer. The Serie A club is managed by Rafa’s former assistant Fabio Pecchia.

Meanwhile, the Shields Gazette claim that Jack Colback is in talks with Nottingham Forest over a move, with no details on whether that would be loan or permanent, or bit of both…

There have also been claims that Newcastle could bring in another mystery player on loan…

So on the face of it, two in and four out today look very likely, with Colback out and another loan in, maybe also on the cards.

Obviously pleased that at last Rafa Benitez is getting some kind of freedom in trading players in and out but what a mess leaving it all until the last day, apart from the Kenedy loan deal.

Moonlight

01-31-18, 12:07 PM

Threadfin

01-31-18, 01:42 PM

He could be a good fit. He wasn't at Leicester, he isn't going to be chasing down balls over the top like Vardy. But at Newcastle, he can get on the end of balls whipped in to the box from out wide. If he can get good service, I think he will come good. Six goals between now and May isn't a stretch.

As for saving them from the drop? I probably agree with you. He alone won't be enough. But I can see this working well for player and club.

A bit of action today, Aboomerang for Michy Batsh!tcrazy for le Lamp Post. Everyone's happy. Well, aside from BvB supporters, but their season ended 3 months ago. They're in trouble until they can hire a real manager.

I see Mesut the bug-eyed re-signed for the Gunners. 350k a week. How nice of him. I don't care how much they spend. Arsenal will achieve nothing as long as Wenger slowly gets eaten by his parka prowls the technical area. A true legend, but past his sell-by date.

Liverpool still haven't signed a keeper. SMDH

Obltn Strand

01-31-18, 02:40 PM

Finally a striker. A promising 19 year-old Tyler Roberts from West Bromwich. Bit young but long contract so let's give him chance.

Quess baggies are giving up...

Moonlight

01-31-18, 05:25 PM

Newcastle 1-1 Burnley
Kenedy had a good game for the Toon, if he can keep that up he could be the main supplier for Slimani. 22:25 and the Slimani deal is not confirmed yet, hurry up you prats you've only got while 11:00

Meanwhile Chelsea lost 0-3 to Bournemouth, a well deserved thrashing IMO.

Tottenham 2-0 Man Utd
A good performance by Spurs and an abysmal one by Utd, Fellaini came on as a sub and after less than ten minutes he was taken off, I haven't seen that happen for awhile. :o

Jimbuna

02-01-18, 08:03 AM

Henry: 'NUFC move a no-brainer for Slimani'
Speaking on Sky Sports, Thierry Henry has labelled it a good move for both club and player.
“I’ve followed him for a very long time. He works hard, he’s good in the air, he’s quick. It’s a good move for him and for Newcastle. It’s a no brainer for me.”
Hmmmm, he's that good he's only started twice this season for Leicester city, I don't think he's capable of saving Newcastle from the dreaded drop and my spider instincts are agreeing with me.

He's gotta be better than Joselu and Gayle surely.

As for relegation, there are still something like fourteen games yet to play and any of the bottom ten can go down....only time will tell.

Newcastle 1-1 Burnley
Kenedy had a good game for the Toon, if he can keep that up he could be the main supplier for Slimani. 22:25 and the Slimani deal is not confirmed yet, hurry up you prats you've only got while 11:00

Meanwhile Chelsea lost 0-3 to Bournemouth, a well deserved thrashing IMO.

Tottenham 2-0 Man Utd
A good performance by Spurs and an abysmal one by Utd, Fellaini came on as a sub and after less than ten minutes he was taken off, I haven't seen that happen for awhile. :o

Yep, some unexpected results are starting to unfold as pitch conditions change.

Cyborg322

02-01-18, 08:26 AM

MUFC came up against a team willing to go on the attack and caught them out for a change after 8 win streak . Hope normal service will return next match

Jimbuna

02-01-18, 08:33 AM

I do hope 'the special one' resisted the urge to visit the other teams dressing room after the match this time.

Jimbuna

02-04-18, 09:03 AM

Palace v TOON commences in just under fifteen minutes but no new signings in starting line-ups.

mapuc

02-04-18, 12:32 PM

For the first time since the start of Premier League(2017/2018) I could see TOON play. One of my semi sport channel was broadcasting Crystal-Newcastle live.

Crystal wasn't exactly a hard opponent, It was hard to see how good the TOON really are in the defense, midfield and offense.

I hope I will be able to see the TOON play against some of the top teams.

Markus

Obltn Strand

02-05-18, 04:13 AM

Bet pool is open. Who is the new manager? Results have been dismal lately can't argue with that...

Obltn Strand

02-05-18, 04:50 AM

Leading quintet are Grayson, Strachan, McLaren, Clotet or Heckingbottom:hmmm:

Let's put 5£ on Strachan...

Jimbuna

02-05-18, 07:03 AM

Leading quartet are Grayson, Strachan, McLaren, Clotet or Heckingbottom:hmmm:

Let's put 5£ on Strachan...

I don't rate any of the above but it may be McClarens next managerial failure.

Jimbuna

02-05-18, 07:04 AM

mapuc

02-05-18, 12:34 PM

TOON have a big problem right now Markus unless the two new signings start scoring goals and very quickly.

From what I have read here in this thread it looks like it.

I saw two of TOON's front player(striker/forward) having no problems coming around the defense, but then...like thin air

Throughout the game I got the feeling they didn't really have the spirit with them

As mentioned in my former thread I hope I will be able to see them play against one of the top teams and I will.

This Sunday 11th of Februar same semi sport channel will broadcast Newcastle-Manchester U.

Markus

Threadfin

02-05-18, 12:46 PM

What a weekend. A few of my random observations...

Harry Kane should be ashamed of himself. Until diving can be reviewed and more importantly, disciplined, post-match, this stuff will continue. I think the level of the con is directly proportional to the size of the grimace. Robben has grimace-face down to an art. When the grimace is turned toward the referee so he can see it better, it's an extra 2 games on the suspension. Make me the diving czar and I will stamp it out right quick.

Simulation is the single worst thing about the game (aside from clubs paying agents' fees and Sam Allardyce blaming his players)., but it will never stop unless it is punished. As it stands, all you need to do is deceive the ref. Job done. No fear of being penalized after the match. This needs to change.

Like Mapuc, this was my first chance to see a full Newcastle match. They showed heart and desire, seemed athletic and fit. But they lack quality, all over the pitch. Heart and desire can only take you so far. They needed to bring in a match winner or two. Should they go down, the lack of impact signings in this window will surely be a big part of the reason. If Shelvey is your best player, you lack quality. This isn't exactly news to TOON fans, but clearly evident even to neutrals like me. They need a proven finisher.

Breaking news: Harry Kane qualifies for England Olympic team. Will compete in 10-meter springboard. Says England coach Rip Sprinkle-Waters "You saw the tiny make believe bicycle Harry was riding as he fell? Judges love that. Worth an extra five-tenths easy"

Mo Salah is a magician. Never imagined the impact he would have on his return to England. What a great story, and he's easy to root for. Was he offside for 'Pool's second? Awesome goal. Too bad Lamela went to Robben's School of Grimacing. Ol' Arjen himself must be quite proud.

http://cdn3-i.hitc-s.com/862/tottenham_hotspurs_argentinian_midfielder_erik_lam ela_l_goes_dow_695347.jpg

It must have been a penalty because afterwards, Lamela said, it hurt. This shot is what, a half second after contact? That's a mighty quick grab of the old hammy and the grimace is timed perfectly, although he's failed to spin it around so Moss could have a better look. Gotta work on that Erik, otherwise, brilliant work.

Le Professor is clearly out of it. He got himself a fine win, yes. All is OK again, right? I'm sure Ramsey will be banging them in for fun the rest of the season. I couldn't re-find the quote for this post, but I saw how he was saying how he needs more defensive depth, and was lamenting how he would have to soldier on with youth teamers and reserves. He said this the day after the window closed! If I were a Gunner, I'd be stoopid drunk until Wenger is gone. And then for a while after just in case.

Jimbuna

02-05-18, 12:46 PM

Should be a high scoring game :o

Jimbuna

02-11-18, 07:37 AM

TOON play hosts to Man Utd today.....fingers crossed :doh:

Jimbuna

02-11-18, 11:29 AM

TOON win 1-0 :yeah:

https://i.imgur.com/3AwHhlI.jpg

Cyborg322

02-11-18, 01:15 PM

Yes neat pass from Gayle set it up . Some good goal keeping especially save from Jesse Lingard’s shot . Forgot the goal keepers name . Newcastle defense strong despite MU's control of most of the possession . In the end I think 1-0 was a deserved win

mapuc

02-11-18, 01:37 PM

This was a happy surprise TOON served their supporters.

I was not expecting the TOON would win to be honest, maybe a draw or on goal up(like 0-1) if they were lucky.

I guess it has to do with two things.

1. Man U played like they already had won the match-I got the feeling like they weren't really up to it.

2. TOON played very well, they had some misses but the goalkeeper kept them above the surface.

As I see it the TOON need to work on two major things and one smaller thing.
Their defense and their offense need improvement-
Their Midfield need little improvement.

Markus

Jimbuna

02-12-18, 05:01 AM

Only one thing needs working on Markus and that is the exit strategy for Mike Ashley.

Threadfin

02-12-18, 11:51 AM

Fantastic atmosphere in St James' yesterday. Congrats on a vital three points.

POOL got a fine win, with two exquisite goals from Firmino and Salah. They sit third, two points behind United, two ahead of Spurs and four ahead of Chelsea. I want to believe they'll see it through, would be great to get automatic qualification for the CL. If they continue to play this way then it's possible. But we all know they can flatter to deceive.

The run in looks manageable, with trips to Old Trafford and Stamford Bridge appearing the most difficult. The rest of their remaining matches are winnable. TOON visit POOL March 3.

First up though is the tie with Porto. Can't wait.

Threadfin

02-14-18, 04:44 PM

But the wait was worth it. Wow. Irrepressible.

Even Liverpool will have trouble surrendering this lead. Fantastic night in Portgual eh?

Jimbuna

02-15-18, 10:53 AM

Yep, a fantastic performance :yep:

Threadfin

02-16-18, 09:27 AM

I watched that match, and have seen most of Liverpool's matches this season. The interplay between the forwards is so impressive, fantastic teamwork, selflessness, spirit. Of course they are not an elite team, because they have issues at the back, and certainly in goal. Perhaps Allisson will be the answer should Klopp be able to bring him in. Keita should be an instant upgrade in the center of the park, but that's all for the future.

The point I was eventually going to come to is... having watched Liverppol's match, and the PSG-Madrid match, it was striking how different things are. Teamwork, especially among the attacking tridents at Real and PSG, is non-existent.

You'd think Neymar and Cavani are on different teams, for the amount of interplay between them, as Neymar attempts to dribble past every opponent. And Ronaldo didn't pass to Benzema once. Not one time! How is that even possible?

Liverpool have a strong team collective, and though I fear the holes in the side may prove fatal, there may not be another team left in the competition playing as well at the moment. Could Liverpool win it?

Obltn Strand

02-19-18, 08:17 AM

After fifteen minutes against Bristol C and I began to think is my 5£ for Strachan still eligible. However Leeds managed to pull off a quite remarkable come back. Too bad Lasogga hit the bar during last minutes...

Hopefully problems are gone and playoffs are still achievable...

Jimbuna

02-19-18, 10:10 AM

Eight points away from a playoff place is no small ask but there are still a considerable number of points to be played for.

Meanwhile.....mackems go down 0-2 at home to Brentford :)

Obltn Strand

02-23-18, 05:23 AM

How one simple win can be so damn elusive? Twice it has been so close. A pinball equalizer...

Jimbuna

02-23-18, 06:43 AM

Mackems went down 0-1 at Bolton on Tuesday so now firmly anchored at foot of the table and the owner has offered the club to anyone for free so laong as they are prepared to underwrite what is possibly £170 million of debt.

Obltn Strand

02-23-18, 08:21 AM

Last time I checked asking price had dropped from 100 million to 50. Now it's free...besides the debt...confusing...

I remember Leyton Orient being on sale för 5£....

Jimbuna

02-23-18, 08:45 AM

Two of Sunderlands biggest problems are declining attendances (insufficient income to service the debt interest) and too many mediocre players on Premiership wages (Rodwell for example is on £70,000 per week and is just about refusing to play).

Cyborg322

02-23-18, 01:43 PM

Monday 19th February The FA Cup

Wigan Athletic 1 - 0 Manchester City FT

:Kaleun_Party:

despite all the

https://i.imgur.com/81siB5C.jpg

Jimbuna

02-24-18, 08:38 AM

If Liverpool beat West Ham and TOON come out victorious at Bournemouth we could end up mid-table.

'If' , often being the biggest word.

Jimbuna

02-24-18, 11:13 AM

TOON lead 2-0 at half time :yeah:

Obltn Strand

02-25-18, 02:50 AM

Finally a win. Last one was IIRC in boxing day. But five point gap to playoffs...

Jimbuna

02-25-18, 06:41 AM

TOON concede two goals in the final ten minutes to take home a draw.

These bleeding of points may yet bite us in the backside come the end of the season.

Threadfin

02-26-18, 10:17 AM

Well, lucky for the TOON, you have Uncle Woy down below, and the shine has dulled on his project as of late, hasn't it.

And Alan "You feel vulnerable when hearing things not being said" Pardew is still running things at West Brom, though not for long I'd reckon, so you've got that going for you as well.

So you only need one of Swansea, Stoke, or Southampton to maintain form and you'll stay up. Moyes is likely to botch things as well. TOON will probably survive by being less bad than the others :) You've got the best goal difference of the bottom clubs too.

POOL won, 4-1 over West Ham. TOON visit Anfield next weekend.

Jimbuna

02-26-18, 11:22 AM

I'm thinking at this point it's still any three from eight.

Threadfin

02-26-18, 12:21 PM

I'd agree except for Albion, they're well and truly out of it I reckon, though stranger things have happened.

Traditionally, 38 points is enough to ensure safety, and coincidentally perhaps, is the exact number of points that a team would claim having drawn every match.

Three wins from their final 10 would hit exactly 38, if they lost the other 7. Seems a safe bet. Huddersfield and West Brom at home, and Watford away are must-wins I'd say.

No reason they can't nick a few more points from Southampton and Everton. The rest of their matches look difficult, Liverpool, Chelsea, Spurs and the Gunners, who look short of everything at the moment, so you never know. Leicester too, another opportunity there.

I have faith in the Rafalution.

Jimbuna

02-26-18, 01:03 PM

Jimbuna

03-03-18, 07:03 AM

TOON are away to Liverpool today and I'll take a point right now and be grateful.

Cyborg322

03-03-18, 07:06 AM

Good Luck :yeah:

Threadfin

03-03-18, 10:47 AM

I am all for the Rafalution gaining momentum, however not today.

Good luck in the match. Rafa's Return.

Jimbuna

03-03-18, 11:07 AM

Good Luck :yeah:

I am all for the Rafalution gaining momentum, however not today.

Good luck in the match. Rafa's Return.

We will surely need it :)

mapuc

03-03-18, 11:56 AM

About 35 minutes from now I'm going to sit back and enjoy, what I hope will be, a little miracle like 0-0 or 1-1 or a bigger miracle like 0-1 or 1-2

It's Liverpool Vs Newcastle if anyone doubted.

Markus

Threadfin

03-03-18, 03:19 PM

You have to admire Rafa. Well, you don't HAVE to, but you know what I mean. He really is a master tactician. He has an extraordinary ability to set his team up to counter the opposition, to nullify their strengths.

I'm not a TOON supporter, but honestly I hope they can be rid of Ashley soon, so that Rafa might get in the players he needs. A club like Newcastle shouldn't be yo-yo'ing every other season.

I always mock the phrase 'too big to fail', as anything can happen in football. But Newcastle are too big to face this sort of uncertainty every season. The fans deserve better. I can only imagine the frustration you Geordies must feel when you realize what could be, then have to look at that smug face and know your great club is little more than an investment and marketing vehicle.

Ashley Out!

Cyborg322

03-03-18, 06:18 PM

Liverpool difficult to beat at home especially against teams aiming for a draw the Scousers weakness has been away results for many seasons

If there was a league for £££ spent per goal Newcastle would probably be in the top third

If I was a Toons supporter I would be more than frustrated by this and what seems to me unconsistantant strategies. Fitness and a lack of of quality on the subs bench obviously not helping

I watched 3 Toon games last season, everyone was like they gave up after 40 mins had no drive or self belief but when up against some quality opposition in other matches they show serious talent

Maybe the Players priority is to shine only against top teams so they can get a good transfer deal ££££££££££££££££££

MUFC drop down to 3rd spot will obviously be only temporary setback . Trust Me !

Jimbuna

03-04-18, 08:03 AM

Threadfin

03-05-18, 10:47 AM

So the Staveley takeover is over? Are there any other offers?

It's one thing to have a self-imposed transfer embargo due to takeover talks, if the sale goes through. But it's another thing entirely to do so and then have the sale fall through. It's the opposite of have your cake and eat it too, it's like burn your cake and throw it out with the trash. Bah, I couldn't think of a good one.

TOON will stay up I think, and there's another year to rid yourselves of Ashley.

I've heard various things like she insisted on relegation clauses, or that she can't come up with the funds, and it was all a big waste of time. Some say she might come back in with a bid if Newcastle can confirm their Premier League place for next season. Any insight in to this Jimbuna?

Jimbuna

03-05-18, 11:50 AM

None at all I'm afraid but any interested parties were required to sign non disclosure agreements before serious talks would commence so you're as much in the dark as I and everyone else is.

Par for the course where Mike Ashley is concerned.

Jimbuna

03-06-18, 11:24 AM

Never thought I'd see the day when I was cheering on Man Utd to come back from 0-2 against Crystal Palace on tv last night.

mapuc

03-07-18, 02:06 PM

Didn't want to start a new thread ´cause it is about football, English football.

Heard yesterday the English Foreign Minister Boris Johnson Saying there is a possibility that England would not be a part of the World Cup in Russia this summer.

It makes me sad when politicians mix sports and politics.

I wonder what the sports and football-loving people in England have said to this statement.

Markus

Jimbuna

03-08-18, 08:12 AM

Threadfin

03-08-18, 02:07 PM

Only FIFA is permitted to mix politics with football. They come down hard on any nation that exerts political influence on the sport. But they have no problem doing it themselves. I have made anti-FIFA rants earlier in this thread, so I will try and keep it civil.

I don't know enough about England's position here to comment one way or the other. And I agree politics has no business here. But it is the modern sportscape. FIFA is going to award the World Cup to Morocco instead of the North American bid, simply because they don't like Trump, nor do they like their corruption exposed. Just watch.

So they will ignore the fact that a North American World Cup would require no new infrastructure, no new transportation networks and be the most well-attended tournament in history. And instead give it to Morocco, so they can spend billions and do to their country what the World Cup did to South Africa and to Brazil, just to name two. Madness. But FIFA will get their money. And the Moroccan people can pay for it, in ways that cannot just be measured in monetary terms.

FIFA is a joke.

Threadfin

03-08-18, 02:46 PM

It took me a few minutes to catch up. So this boycott is in 'potential' retaliation for Russia 'allegedly' attempting to poison one of it's former spies on a London park bench?

That'll teach 'em. Politicians are so lame. Boycott the World Cup? If it weren't so absurd it would be funny. How does that affect anything at all?

Answer: It doesn't. But the politicians can say they did something. Doesn't matter if it was actually effective or not. And I guess England can spend the next four years saying, well we could have won the World Cup, probably would have actually, if it weren't for nerve agents and double spies.

What a world we live in.

Jimbuna

03-09-18, 07:31 AM

TOON are at home to Southampton tomorrow in what is rightly being called a 'six pointer'.

Jimbuna

03-10-18, 11:21 AM

Second half in play and TOON lead 3-0, surely we won't see a repeat of the Bournemouth game.

Cyborg322

03-10-18, 09:43 PM

Never thought I'd see the day when I was cheering on Man Utd to come back from 0-2 against Crystal Palace on tv last night.

90min + 1 + 1 Coronary :oops:

Jimbuna

03-11-18, 06:50 AM

TOON triumphed 3-0 against Southampton to earn three desparately needed points and Sunderland maintained their record as being the team that keeps on giving.

mapuc

03-11-18, 05:34 PM

Still nervous TOON aren't out of the danger zone yet.

There are 6 or 8 game left

I cross my finger and hope they will advance further and the team below them will lose all their matches.

Markus

Jimbuna

03-12-18, 02:56 PM

You and me both Markus :yep:

Jimbuna

03-26-18, 05:46 AM

So one day a new horse arrives at this donkeys stables and brags all day about all the races its won. The donkey feeling like it needs to impress the horse invites it around to his stable where he's hung a photo of a zebra on the wall. The horse says "Who's that in the photo"? and the donkey say's "Oh that's me when I played for the toon."

https://i.imgur.com/mrEozz1.jpg

Jimbuna

04-01-18, 09:08 AM

TOON beat Huddersfield 1-0 yesterday to further strengthen their chances of survival.

https://i.imgur.com/OPJQtOM.jpg

mapuc

04-01-18, 11:51 AM

It was a double win so to say.

TOON did as expected winning their match against Huddersfield. Most of the teams below TOON lost their matches. It was only West Ham who won their match against Southampton

And that is a double win so to say.

Markus

Jimbuna

04-02-18, 08:15 AM

Whilst it's not yet mathematically certain Markus, I am becoming increasingly confident that the TOON will not be relegated.

https://i.imgur.com/9KzJREK.jpg

Jimbuna

04-02-18, 10:38 AM

7f minutes into the game and Sunderland are trailing 1-3 to Sheffield Wednesday :)

mapuc

04-02-18, 03:12 PM

This comment is more about being a fan and a discussion I had with my nephew

Many years ago my nephew asked me if I was a fan of any team

I said yes I have a team in England, Newcastle I follow and a ice hockey team in Sweden, Roegle(Rögle) who I also follow.

Are you a big fan of these teams

Had to admit I wasn't married to these two teams, it is more a friendly relationship I have with these two teams.

Well then you aren't a real fan. A fan is married with their teams they follow.
I'm married to my Ice hockey team(Luleå) and Barcelona(Barca) too, he said to me.

We jump ahead about a year
I was visiting him and his girlfriend
I asked my nephew if he was planning on taking a trip to Malmo
Here is replied - Why
Because you team Luleå is playing
Who wants to see these losers playing

Said to him

So you dropped you team og divorced from them because they are almost last in this years series.

And you said , that I wasn't a real fan, maybe you are right.
I have since the end of the 80's, been following Newcastle and they are my team and will be so, whether they win the league or drop all the way down to league 2 or 3.

Markus

Jimbuna

04-03-18, 05:31 AM

^ Tell that to the mackems, their game attendance figures are down by 20,000 since the start of the current season :)

Jimbuna

04-04-18, 08:27 AM

Former England and Chelsea midfielder Ray Wilkins has died in hospital at the age of 61, the London club have announced.

Wilkins, who also played for Manchester United, AC Milan, Rangers and QPR, was being treated at St George's Hospital in London following a cardiac arrest.

A Chelsea statement said the club are "devastated to learn of the passing of our former player, captain and assistant coach".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43644529

RIP Butch

Jimbuna

04-08-18, 07:03 AM

TOON won 2-1 at Leicester and climb to the dizzy heights of tenth place which should mean Premiership survival.

The Rafalution goes on :cool:

https://i.imgur.com/KLyBfdW.jpg

Jimbuna

04-08-18, 08:15 AM

https://i.imgur.com/wW4FApW.jpg

mapuc

04-08-18, 12:16 PM

TOON won 2-1 at Leicester and climb to the dizzy heights of tenth place which should mean Premiership survival.

The Rafalution goes on :cool:

https://i.imgur.com/KLyBfdW.jpg

Was I a happy person late last night.

My brain said they gonna lose this one, my heart said have hope there will be a draw.

Markus

Jimbuna

04-09-18, 06:39 AM

Yeah, I would have settled for a draw before the game as well.

mapuc

04-09-18, 02:15 PM

Checked my sport channel for this Sunday 15 April.

So here are my plan for the Sunday afternoon.

Buy a fresh made cake at the local bakery(can see the bakery from my living room)

Make coffee.
Take coffee and cake to the living room, turn on TV, change channel to this sport channel.
Make everything ready for the game.

Then enjoy TOON against The Gunners.

Have the feeling the TOON will take the three points against The Gunners.

Then on the other hands my feelings when it comes to predict sport result is bad, very bad.
So let say I hope they will take 3 points against Arsenal.

Markus