The Fish

Because you boys are so mean, I had a quick google for scouting reports on Hickey and they seem to say similar to me; he looks like he's got some talent, but he's nowhere near the finished article and there are questions marks over his creativity, low progressive passes, defensive actions and so on.

I also enjoy not reading a post properly and leaping to a conclusion with hilarious consequences.

Hasn't stopped journalists getting to critics of a regime in the past. Some journalists have paid a high price for getting a story in the past mind you.

I'm not writing the lad off, I'm just saying that, some of the key stats for a fullback who's playing regularly in a top division are... uninspiring. Progressive carries or passes are below average or... shocking Tackles, interceptions are poor. xA and Shot creating actions aren't great either. Hard to see, from stats alone, exactly why he's highly regarded.

Can't say I'm blown away, mind you.

See, if he was going for the actual event, I can kind of understand it. He can report on the things unseen, talk to the bottom of the rung workforce, talk to minority groups whose lives have been made unbearable by the Qatari regime, against the backdrop of this gaudy celebration of wealth, plurality and inclusivity. But this is the World Cup draw. What the fuck is he going to learn from this? Apart from which teams are in which groups?

The understanding he has with Pacqueta man, if we can sign him (or someone like him) his game will be next fucking level. Think Yorke and Cole, but not cunts.

at least. Put 3 coats of 'frost white' on the wall in the 2nd bedroom but could still see the faintest hint of the pale terracotta the previous owners used. I mean, sure that subtle hue was actually just a reflection of the redbrick from the neighbour, but still.

There all Colins from Gillingham and Clives from Lincoln, aren't they? As soon as your club side is doing better than plodding around the lower leagues you sharp bin off the national side.

Burn it down, Diego. BURN. IT. DOWN.

So would Quinn.

a twofer

It can only be greed or pettiness/spite, it's not like he can be doing anything for them. Him joining us doesn't impact their own DoF recruitment. He can still stay abreast of the latest ways of working, the latest trends and ideas in his field. He can still receive reports on players, scouts, coaches, without breaching his gardening leave as long as he doesn't overtly act on them to Newcastle's benefit.

Aye we're all here thinking he's mint, but that mask is hooked up to a tin of Dulux Once.

Canny vinegary, isn't it? I'd guess it'd go well with the cheesy carbonara sauce?

I've made many mistakes in my life, done many embarrassing things, said some incredibly stupid shit. However, nothing I've done is half as bad as the shite this kid puts out as 'content'. His channel has, among other gems, a review of Greggs Salt and Vinegar crisps, Adam singing RagnBone man song, 'interviews' with other kids from his high school, and a couple of 'hilarious pranks' on his mam.

Did Shearer ever win the European Golden Shoe? Well, did he? Did Shearer ever score the winner for Sunderland in the derby?

I will smash the like and subscribe buttons for this post.

Hope it's mild, like a balmy night in Mykonos

Yeah, compare this kid with the lads from True Faith. I remember them doing a couple of fan cams years ago and you could see they've got some charisma, and at least a little bit of polish about themselves. I can't remember if Emil Franchi did fan cams before his radio career or not, but the difference between the two is huge. If the True Faith lot are amateur, this Pearson chancer is primordial.

#FTM. #SmellyMags. #LibraryComputer.

His post-match vlog is up. He is not happy lads, he is NOT happy. He works his arse off for this club... well he doesn't work for the club, but his vlogs promote the U23s to a wider audience. He's expecting a call from the club. On what fucking planet does this kid live?

These are excellent points. But you're forgetting one important thing.

There were no good goalies. Zero. Schmeichel, Seaman, Martyn, Flowers, Big Neville Southall, de Goey, off the top of my head.