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Hope Springs Eternal for Newcastle United Fans

Started by The Gaffer · 10 months ago

Premiership Countdown: 9 Days to Go.
By Bruce Gottesman, EPL Talk correspondent
I’ve followed Newcastle United since early in the 2001-2 season. A couple of things happened at that time which led to that:

MLS contracted the Miami Fusion. I was a season ticket holder, an ... Continue reading »

19 comments

  • Shezza

    2 years ago

    For the sake of proper Newcastle fans, please do not write any more.


    You don't pick clubs, this isn't America. You support your local club. Stick to your local MLS side.



    Your squad analysis is flawed, ignorant and typical of a born yesterday Yank football fan wannabe.



    In short, refrain from writing about things you know very little about.
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  • Anonymous

    2 years ago

    Shezza... why would you turn away a member of the large foreign legion of newcastle fans?


    I felt the squad description was pretty accurate.. Lucas Neill, and Gareth Barry would be phat full backs, and another centre half that doesnt trip over his own feet in a SHAMBLES never goes astray.



    I too have a distate for americans, but online... you cant hear their accents so its ok.
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  • swigham

    2 years ago

    I commend anyone who show's loyalty and interest in "Our Great Club" United.


    My father was born in Newcastle, however I was not. I was born in Australia yet I still follow Newcastle daily via internet and the small amount of live telecasts our club has.



    I consider all local Geordies very lucky to be able to support their club week in and week out at such a great stadium. I have only been there 3 times and will relish those moments for the rest of my life.



    I am not as lucky as the local Newcastle supporters, however I am a supporter and a loyal one at that.



    Yes certain comments regarding our club from fellow supporters may seem flawed, but regardless of there geographical postion they are supporters just the same.



    Save your harsh words for the brainless and blind supporters of those lesser clubs in the premiership.
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  • Anonymous

    2 years ago

    swingham - much love. im 100% australian but I have been to newcastle (unfortunately no games) but i love newcastle.


    as long as you wear the geordie colors, can locate newcastle on a map, and know that steven taylor is our best defender; doesnt matter where you come from.
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  • Anonymous

    2 years ago

    Shezza, get over yourself.
    The writer 's enthusiasm for the game and for NUFC is tangible, and just because his opinions may not correlate with yours, doesn't mean they're not valid.

    I was born & bred within earshot of SJP, but I welcome all NUFC fans from all over the world because god knows they're not choosing us for our trophies!
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  • Anonymous

    2 years ago

    Welcome to the rollercoaster! Ignore those inbreds! The more fans the merrier!


    "born yesterday yank football fan wannabe"????? what a comment, what a prat!
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  • Anonymous

    2 years ago

    shezza, get a life, your hostility is misplaced, it's professional sport(s) and as you neither play for the team, work for it, nor own it and as players and managers move from team to team for top dollar, sponsors come and go, stadia change names and locations, etc...perhaps you should beat your head against a wall and continue your unique ownership of nothing more than a fantasy, you perfect, precious brit, you!
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  • Glenn

    2 years ago

    Football is all about opinions...unfortunately that allows prats like Shezza a chance to voice theirs......The author of this piece picked the right team but for the wrong reasons.
    Passion & loyalty are the two keywords associated with being A Toon fan, you don't need to be born in Newcastle to have either
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  • Anonymous

    2 years ago

    Yo Zac (*hi fives) my name is Leo Lardo Di Fattrio and I was like, woah, when I read this and I was like this is cool, way cooler then regular cool though.


    I went to the store and got a gallon of soda, diet of course and then like, sat down and read it all again or something.



    I tried to lose myself in another place, in Newcastle Upon Tyne, London to be exact and I tried to put myself in the shoe's of Shezza, or something.



    Then my family size pizza came and I like had to stop or something so I cant like, rememeber what I discovered, but I was like yeah, thats cool.
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  • swigham

    2 years ago

    Unfortunate about that foreskin Zacharia!
    Must say that your feedback sounds similiar too a Spurs fan.

    I hope its not the case for your sake, as I am sure that it is more painfull than losing your foreskin!
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  • Raffles

    2 years ago

    Indeed, don't let the likes of Shezza (more than likely a 14 year old Mackem) and the rest of the Merkin hating contingent put you off wor cannae club with their golden diarrhea.


    If ye search hard enough you can find most games streamed live online, or at worst highlights on YouTube if TV coverage dries up over your way.



    I liked the Cubs ref', but we're a tad more exciting than that. As an above poster mentioned, it is a rollercoaster (few too many troughs though). To precis; Shezza's a pillock. You could also try and get a hold of Viz magazine, if you're unaware of its existence. Barely football related, but culturally relevant/'kin hilarious nonetheless.



    P.S. Milner is more known for playing on the right (or as a forward).
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  • Anonymous

    2 years ago

    Woah dude, what happened to the Zacmeister?


    Did like, friendly fire take him out or something?



    Not cool dude.
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  • The Gaffer

    2 years ago

    Zac's comment was removed because it was pretty vulgar. We've got some kids who visit the blog, so just trying to keep it clean.


    Cheers,

    The Gaffer
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  • Gorden A Kelly

    2 years ago

    We should of sacked Sir Booby, in
    his last full season and appointed

    the now Chelsea boss back in

    January when we had the chance.



    Big mistake that I'd been saying

    it for months even got banned from

    a few forums but would they Listen?



    Would they balls!



    Im in the Know, (ITK for short)you

    know.Iam a Jornalist that knows

    everything about everything.
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  • Anonymous

    2 years ago

    Join us at the following forum
    http://www.aa606.co.uk/forum/index.php?s=7eb442cd869ee92be9eef903c6d7fb2c&showforum;=14
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  • riocharlie

    2 years ago

    Ahh dont let the limies get you down, support whoo you wanna, their still pissed about world cups that they stink up every 4 yrs.


    Problem with Newcastle is they have Harry Potter as manager
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  • Youngin

    2 years ago

    What a Load Of Bollox :)
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  • Anonymous

    2 years ago

    I would like to ask permission from the official guardians of English Football: May I please watch the Community Shield match this weekend?


    Much thanks in advance...
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  • Bruce Gottesman

    2 years ago

    A) Don't you read? I don't HAVE a local club anymore. That's what started this whole thing. I was a season ticket holder for Ray Hudson's Miami Fusion(right, Chris?)until MLS eliminated the club. There was no professional club here for several years. What was I supposed to do - watch the EPL without rooting for anyone?
    B) Also, Milner played on the left side when he was at Newcastle a couple of years ago, especially when Robert was in Souness' doghouse. The team's official site has him as left-sided, too. He may have to play up front on this team, but it's not his natural position. But what do I know, I just an American wannabe fan...
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