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We may have apocalyptic levels of fewm incoming: Suspect the Bilbao black cats will need to convene an emergency AGM, all three of them must be mightily upset.

I have something to tell you and I hope you don't ban me from the forum because it's something I discovered yesterday. Atlético de Madrid, in its beginnings, wore Blue and white because they used old Blackburn Rovers shirts. From 1903 to 1909 the team played like this. But in 1909, a gentleman went to England to buy new uniforms for Atleti and couldn't get them, so he decided to buy the Southampton uniforms. For this reason, since then, Atletico de Madrid has played in red and white. I found out yesterday that there is a new study and investigation that says that it may not actually be Southampton kits... but Sunderland kits.

They’ve even managed to make that about race

just as a footnote, I should just add that although I was very, very happy with my bird discovery, at no point would I have contemplated putting my willy in its beak.

Can you afford £10 a month? Can you give up the scratch cards for a couple of days? If so the MLFs of Sunderland would like you to donate to a truly worthy cause. Last week a heinous crime was committed when Sunderland played at Preston. A local cenotaph commemorating the war dead was desecrated by mindless graffiti lauding Sunderland and slandering their rivals Newcastle United. Whilst we have no proof at all, similarly to the Athletic Bilbao founding mackem myth, we have have it on no authority that the fans responsible were obviously Mags. Unfortunately in today's climate we have a magedia who occasionally require some sort of evidence to verify an accusation. That's where you, the greatest supporters in the world come in. For just £10 a month, or more if you can afford it, we, the MLFs of Sunderland can hire a private investigator to try and pin the blame on the Mags as it must be one of them that did it. A further £20 will provide the PI with a bribe to plant evidence. Please, for the sake of our well earned reputation of classiness, think about making a donation today. Thank you. FTM.

I’m glad we are bad for it tbh. For years we have been too easy to play against, going back as long as I can remember. One of my favourite things about this team is we are full of fuck and give it to everyone

It would be absolutely hilarious if it turned out the bilbao black cats were technically right all along but that they were thick enough to pick the wrong spanish club

I still had those shorts with the 'new' badge on from the following year and sold them for small fee really a few years ago, 32" as well I think. Still got the green away shorts which just about fit the waist but it's like wearing underpants. (I went running in them once much to the dismay of Mrs HMHM but to the thrill of the female population of Tyneside.....

Poor Graeme Jones will be in the crosshairs for completely nebulous reasons next as these flids try and project their jealousy some more

Looks like Hope was a big fan of Allardyce too.

I like that it hasn’t occurred to these divvies it’s all fully intentional, it’s not stealing the limelight from Howe it’s Tindall taking the brunt of any wind up attempts that come from the opposing dig out as well as winding them up himself while Howe focuses on the match.

I think I'd start Wilson, they'll be cloggers, let him take the sting out of that then unleash Isak when they're knackered.

We should play 9 defenders and lump it up to the lone big man up front. See how Gravyiola likes them apples.

Just seen Jack Harrison in Harrogate. Slick back haired CUNT

They could try not being a bunch of fucking scum bags for once and pack in doing shite like that. Classy lads fans marra.

They've started a gofundme if anyone wants to donate. Fourty quid so far, get a few bottles of fairy liquid, a bucket and some scourers with that I reckon. Seriously, what the fuck are you meant to do with donations like this? You can't just bung a council money like this.

would love to know who's getting my share....

@Monkeys Fist I won’t spoil your post with your lovely pics but just to say Eyemouth cunts are fishy smelling cunts. Fuckin hated them. Kicked me in the head once at the bottom of a ruck. Cunts.

How have the Bilbao Daft Twats responded to this? Have they told the official club account that they know more about their club than they do?

out walking the dog earlier and spotted what at first I thought was a buzzard fly from a tree with a large nest in. then from nearby I could hear a very distinctive and repeated distress call, which I knew didn't belong to a buzzard. googled a sparrowhawk's call, nowt like what I could hear. did a bit more research and found it! very pleased with meself, they're really rare.... it's a goshawk!

Lot of footage of people hitting the net in the training video the club has put out. Looks like this one could be about 17 nil to us.

Or looking after their wellbeing, etc. it’s fucking mental how much some clubs neglect that sort of thing when you consider how valuable players are as assets and how much it can impact on their play etc. It comes as absolutely no surprise given the previous manager / regime that Willock wasn’t supported though (reading between the lines)

There’s a boat trip from Eyemouth in a rib ( like the inshore lifeboats) that goes up the coast to St. Abbs. It’s a fantastic trip and the cliffs are stunning.

Joe Willock, Joelinton, ASM, Callum Wilson. That Steve Bruce fella really did have an eye for a good player* *As long as he's nowhere near the coaching of them.

FYP

You appear to be turning into a bit of a footballer stalker mind wiki

I loved that kit and the players wearing it weren't too bad either.

@strawb here you go. Do it anti-clockwise to save the best view for near the end. It’s way-marked so you don’t need to do much in the way of navigating. Definitely one for a clear day: https://www.countryfile.com/go-outdoors/walks/walk-simonside-hills-northumberland/

STRONG agree

If he was 43 and from Italy he wouldn’t have a 20+ year career as a fair to middling journeyman manager. Just as well. If they had a young, promising manager showing potential they wouldn’t be able to hang onto him anyway.

Someone sent me a link to this, nothing we don't know or feel but still made me chuckle a bit.

Thought you’d be avoiding that sort of thing anyway tbh

I like the Cheviots a but unless you are just after shear solitude, I wouldn't suggest them over what you can get in the Lakes. It's easy to get lost and does feel very desolate. For me Nothumberland is all about the coast line and there you're absolutely spoilt for choice. Examples: Get yourelf stranded on Lindisfarne and walk to the NW beaches which will be deserted. Also the castle, Priory, Mead place, pubs et. Craster to Dunstanburgh castle and back again. Enjoy some kippers and crabs (can be a euphemism if you like) at the Jolly FIsherman. Just in Scotland by St Abbs to Coldingham bay. Bamburgh to Seahouses Alnmouth etc.

Back when shorts were short Agreed though. Absolutely loved the black / silver* Umbro club tracksuit I had back then too. *more of a grubby grey

More than one full time job. Maybe the dole scroungers could learn a thing or two from him.

I was up there yesterday, Elsdon, Thropton The western end of that valley is a beautiful spot.

Aye the pair have been working together for about 15 years and has moved with Howe to every job, but OH NO! James here reckons Howe must be desperate for Tindall to take a back seat and not do the thing he always does.

As I said on Twitter: