Craig

Could say the same about Benitez living on the Wirral.

So Howey's top 5 skillful Newcastle players of all time end up being: 1st Beardsley 2nd Gascoigne 3rd Ginola 4th Waddle 5th Ben Arfa

Mendieta ... won the CL don't you know.

Agreed, it's a mess, but the environmentalists are ALWAYS going to complain when heritage greenland is at risk - irrespective of any land handback for green space. I saw suggestion that the current footprint of SJP be converted to a landscaped, maintained parkland entrance to the stadium which would make sense on many levels. I don't recall this lot getting quite so animated when the decision was made to pave over most of Eldon Square. Mind you, that didn't involve football.

tbf Amorim needs at least a summer transfer window before anyone talks about sacking him. He's operating with ten Hag's nonsense. Fair to say they've already started with the overhaul you talk of.

Agreed - both squads are absolutely shite, but both will almost certainly improve.

The ultimate Poundland purchase. Poundland sold for £1 with shops set to close - BBC News

Yeah this looks awful. Was headed for Gatwick apparently - around 50 British people on board.

TBH do you expect both to be as dogshit next season as they have been this? That's not bed wetting, it's being realistic. Spurs have CL money and, if they secure Frank, a considerably better manager than they had - I expect they'll be in the top 10. Man United just seem to be able to piss money up the wall - maybe they're taking a massive gamble in that'll it'll pay off over the next 3 seasons but irrespective, I don't expect they'll be anywhere near as shit as they have been this campaign.

Protests have been lodged before any club announcements have been made. Newcastle United rumoured St James' Park stadium plans attract petition - BBC News

Isn't the purpose to identify who the most skillful players we've had though? Admittedly Ginola could be a pain in the arse, but in terms of being skillful, there's not many got close. Anyway, he's 3rd.

Yep - both I'd have in ahead of HBA

Oh I'm not sure. As tremendous players as they were, HBA in 5th and Waddle in 4th are definitely up for debate Top 3 surely has to be Beardsley, Gascoigne and Ginola in no particular order.

Vitor Baia ... he's a goalkeeper

Maybe we need to sign Chris Sutton?

Wasn't he part of the reason Jack Charlton walked after a year? Pretty certain I read Gates had been identified as the replacement for Waddle but in the end, he chose to go to the Mackems. SBR claimed he was one of the most underrated players he had at Ipswich.

I'm casting my mind back many years, but I don't recall there being any coding to do in the early days. It was still very much plug and play. I wonder if it's the product of multiple upgrades along the way and the interface simply hasn't kept up with some of the older features? Anyway back to the funding - good to know but if there is the need to dip our hands in our pockets, I, and I'm sure many of the other regulars will be only too happy to help - this place really is a much needed departure from the shite that is everyday life - cheers Andrew, massively appreciate what you do.

About as professional as you could expect from one of them. Rent free in their heads we are.

Brian Wilson. No more Good Vibrations.

Probably a goalkeeper; definitely NOT a RW.

On a serious note @Andrew I know you said it's a matter of you needing to find time to do some much-needed maintenance / upgrade ... is there any need for us to help fund this or is it in hand?

I think Elanga is immense. Gives us the pace we need on the right

Postecoglou sacked

Retained players list has been announced. Wilson & Ruddy both out of contract but the club is in discussions with both and new contracts could still be agreed. Jamal Lewis is being released. Llloyd Kelly's permanent transfer to Juventus is confirmed. All other first team players retained. Gillespie has had the option to retain activiated.

Just how the fuck is this worked out?!