Hadrian 0 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 (edited) No matter what some say, there are still good things about Newcastle United. One of them is the St James' Park DJ. As bewildered, silenced punters departed a scene of what felt very much like loss, the Tannoy cranked into "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out". Full-volume Morrissey warbling sweetly about a double-decker bus crash as the mournful shuffled out: this was a selection more inspired than many at this ground of late. Morrissey and marred. It is a time for Gallowgate humour. Around the corner at the Northern Stage theatre, a production of Look Back In Anger plays, and to paraphrase, Newcastle don't want to be a lost cause. But that is how it feels. Even though there are eight games remaining, something withered here. Belief, hope, call it what you will, logic says that a team that has won just six of 30 league games so far will not suddenly string three or four together in the last eight. Given that Newcastle have yet to play Chelsea at home and Liverpool and Aston Villa away, the margin for error was reducing even before Obafemi Martins slid a weak 23rd-minute penalty-kick into the hands of Manuel Almunia. That was one downward turning point on the night. Fifteen minutes later, Sébastien Bassong limped off. That was another, the full effect of which was seen as Nicklas Bendtner rose unchallenged to nod Arsenal ahead 12 minutes after half-time. Then Steven Taylor received treatment on the touchline as Abou Diaby exchanged a one-two with Robin van Persie to run through Newcastle's heart and bury the second. That was another. Three minutes later, Samir Nasri made it three to end the contest and though Martins had briefly made it 1-1, the last 20 minutes could have seen Arsenal score more. For the faithful, who had been generating real noise, resignation set in. There were flickers of anger, though, beside the home dugout and higher up. The club owner Mike Ashley was confronted by an angry figure, one who is well known to Newcastle players past and present. He was removed from the premises. Without wishing to be provocative, Ashley might need to ready himself for more of that, because the local hostility towards him and the likes of Dennis Wise has been on hold. It has not disappeared. With Newcastle lying two points below fourth-bottom Blackburn, their fate is not theirs to decide and the indefatigable fan base seems ready to explode. "I wish Newcastle stay in the league, personally, because I like the people here, I like the consistency of the support," said the Arsenal manager, Arsène Wenger. "I really hope they stay up. But it will be very close." It is foreseeable that others will say the same in the coming weeks but sentiment will not make Newcastle win. A fit Michael Owen would help; the caretaker coach Chris Hughton dropped Owen for Peter Lovenkrands and said Owen was "maybe not back up to match speed". Wenger admitted surprise at Owen's status on the bench. Wenger praised Lovenkrands, but he could afford to be generous. This was a third straight league win and Manchester United and Chelsea had both lost. "They still have quality to finish it off but you can see how important psychology is," Wenger said of United and the title. "They had a big disappointment losing to Liverpool; and when you have a knock like that it can be difficult to recover. I am sure they will recover because their manager is experienced, their players are experienced and they still have a game in hand. I still have hope." Asked why, Wenger replied: "Because I am a bit crazy." Newcastle fans can supply their own punchline. http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/footbal...es-1651754.html articles spot on , the dj's choice of tunes after the final whiste this season have been witty , yet so true ! i thought the love will tea us apart was inspired , but this may have trumped it ! Edited March 23, 2009 by Hadrian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
acrossthepond 214 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 No matter what some say, there are still good things about Newcastle United. One of them is the St James' Park DJ. As bewildered, silenced punters departed a scene of what felt very much like loss, the Tannoy cranked into "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out". Full-volume Morrissey warbling sweetly about a double-decker bus crash as the mournful shuffled out: this was a selection more inspired than many at this ground of late. Morrissey and marred. It is a time for Gallowgate humour. Around the corner at the Northern Stage theatre, a production of Look Back In Anger plays, and to paraphrase, Newcastle don't want to be a lost cause. But that is how it feels. Even though there are eight games remaining, something withered here. Belief, hope, call it what you will, logic says that a team that has won just six of 30 league games so far will not suddenly string three or four together in the last eight. Given that Newcastle have yet to play Chelsea at home and Liverpool and Aston Villa away, the margin for error was reducing even before Obafemi Martins slid a weak 23rd-minute penalty-kick into the hands of Manuel Almunia. That was one downward turning point on the night. Fifteen minutes later, Sébastien Bassong limped off. That was another, the full effect of which was seen as Nicklas Bendtner rose unchallenged to nod Arsenal ahead 12 minutes after half-time. Then Steven Taylor received treatment on the touchline as Abou Diaby exchanged a one-two with Robin van Persie to run through Newcastle's heart and bury the second. That was another. Three minutes later, Samir Nasri made it three to end the contest and though Martins had briefly made it 1-1, the last 20 minutes could have seen Arsenal score more. For the faithful, who had been generating real noise, resignation set in. There were flickers of anger, though, beside the home dugout and higher up. The club owner Mike Ashley was confronted by an angry figure, one who is well known to Newcastle players past and present. He was removed from the premises. Without wishing to be provocative, Ashley might need to ready himself for more of that, because the local hostility towards him and the likes of Dennis Wise has been on hold. It has not disappeared. With Newcastle lying two points below fourth-bottom Blackburn, their fate is not theirs to decide and the indefatigable fan base seems ready to explode. "I wish Newcastle stay in the league, personally, because I like the people here, I like the consistency of the support," said the Arsenal manager, Arsène Wenger. "I really hope they stay up. But it will be very close." It is foreseeable that others will say the same in the coming weeks but sentiment will not make Newcastle win. A fit Michael Owen would help; the caretaker coach Chris Hughton dropped Owen for Peter Lovenkrands and said Owen was "maybe not back up to match speed". Wenger admitted surprise at Owen's status on the bench. Wenger praised Lovenkrands, but he could afford to be generous. This was a third straight league win and Manchester United and Chelsea had both lost. "They still have quality to finish it off but you can see how important psychology is," Wenger said of United and the title. "They had a big disappointment losing to Liverpool; and when you have a knock like that it can be difficult to recover. I am sure they will recover because their manager is experienced, their players are experienced and they still have a game in hand. I still have hope." Asked why, Wenger replied: "Because I am a bit crazy." Newcastle fans can supply their own punchline. http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/footbal...es-1651754.html articles spot on , the dj's choice of tunes after the final whiste this season have been witty , yet so true ! i thought the love will tea us apart was inspired , but this may have trumped it ! I missed this. Anyone know anything about it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ant 332 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 did stevie get escorted from the ground Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hadrian 0 Posted March 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 No matter what some say, there are still good things about Newcastle United. One of them is the St James' Park DJ. As bewildered, silenced punters departed a scene of what felt very much like loss, the Tannoy cranked into "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out". Full-volume Morrissey warbling sweetly about a double-decker bus crash as the mournful shuffled out: this was a selection more inspired than many at this ground of late. Morrissey and marred. It is a time for Gallowgate humour. Around the corner at the Northern Stage theatre, a production of Look Back In Anger plays, and to paraphrase, Newcastle don't want to be a lost cause. But that is how it feels. Even though there are eight games remaining, something withered here. Belief, hope, call it what you will, logic says that a team that has won just six of 30 league games so far will not suddenly string three or four together in the last eight. Given that Newcastle have yet to play Chelsea at home and Liverpool and Aston Villa away, the margin for error was reducing even before Obafemi Martins slid a weak 23rd-minute penalty-kick into the hands of Manuel Almunia. That was one downward turning point on the night. Fifteen minutes later, Sébastien Bassong limped off. That was another, the full effect of which was seen as Nicklas Bendtner rose unchallenged to nod Arsenal ahead 12 minutes after half-time. Then Steven Taylor received treatment on the touchline as Abou Diaby exchanged a one-two with Robin van Persie to run through Newcastle's heart and bury the second. That was another. Three minutes later, Samir Nasri made it three to end the contest and though Martins had briefly made it 1-1, the last 20 minutes could have seen Arsenal score more. For the faithful, who had been generating real noise, resignation set in. There were flickers of anger, though, beside the home dugout and higher up. The club owner Mike Ashley was confronted by an angry figure, one who is well known to Newcastle players past and present. He was removed from the premises. Without wishing to be provocative, Ashley might need to ready himself for more of that, because the local hostility towards him and the likes of Dennis Wise has been on hold. It has not disappeared. With Newcastle lying two points below fourth-bottom Blackburn, their fate is not theirs to decide and the indefatigable fan base seems ready to explode. "I wish Newcastle stay in the league, personally, because I like the people here, I like the consistency of the support," said the Arsenal manager, Arsène Wenger. "I really hope they stay up. But it will be very close." It is foreseeable that others will say the same in the coming weeks but sentiment will not make Newcastle win. A fit Michael Owen would help; the caretaker coach Chris Hughton dropped Owen for Peter Lovenkrands and said Owen was "maybe not back up to match speed". Wenger admitted surprise at Owen's status on the bench. Wenger praised Lovenkrands, but he could afford to be generous. This was a third straight league win and Manchester United and Chelsea had both lost. "They still have quality to finish it off but you can see how important psychology is," Wenger said of United and the title. "They had a big disappointment losing to Liverpool; and when you have a knock like that it can be difficult to recover. I am sure they will recover because their manager is experienced, their players are experienced and they still have a game in hand. I still have hope." Asked why, Wenger replied: "Because I am a bit crazy." Newcastle fans can supply their own punchline. http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/footbal...es-1651754.html articles spot on , the dj's choice of tunes after the final whiste this season have been witty , yet so true ! i thought the love will tea us apart was inspired , but this may have trumped it ! I missed this. Anyone know anything about it? missed this myself , got me curious as hell now tho . who the hell we throwing outa sjp now ? were being rather heavy handed to anyone who criticises the club lately .. wonder when there planning on barring the other 52k who are slagging this hopeless regime off . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ketsbaia 0 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 I'd imagine it would be a fairly recent former manager but SBR is the only match going one. I really can't imagine them kicking him out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ant 332 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 (edited) I'd imagine it would be a fairly recent former manager but SBR is the only match going one. I really can't imagine them kicking him out. i could... and the 5secs after the attempt of people hanging fat boy and his cohorts from the rafters did anyone see fat fred or ex coaching staff around Edited March 23, 2009 by Ant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ketsbaia 0 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Ben Arentoft was there, wasn't he? Can't really imagine our current players having a clue who he was but yer never kna Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alex Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Shearer? Just a guess like but he's often there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Renton 2,096 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Malcom McDonald? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Face 27 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 And and/or Dec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Renton 2,096 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 And and/or Dec Your syntax is all over the shop today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alex Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 John Anderson? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 3,025 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Malcom McDonald? He was there like. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Face 27 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 And and/or Dec Your syntax is all over the shop today. I'm aiming to fill the gap in the market left by Jade Goody. Where's East Angular? Am I mingin'? You dirty Paki! It won't be long until OK! are offering me £1m for photos of me taking a dump. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Christmas Tree 153 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Bit of a shame that people like shearer haven't been a bit more vocal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alex Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 (edited) What do you expect Shearer to do like? Edited March 23, 2009 by alex Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Face 27 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Bit of a shame that people like shearer haven't been a bit more vocal. Maybe he agrees with you. Going in the right direction. Don't rock the boat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trophyshy 660 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 And and/or Dec Your syntax is all over the shop today. I'm aiming to fill the gap in the market left by Jade Goody. Where's East Angular? Am I mingin'? You dirty Paki! It won't be long until OK! are offering me £1m for photos of me taking a dump. Please don't get cervical cancer HF. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Onion 0 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 (edited) Kid on Skunkers reckons it was Macdonald, that all he did was ask a few no doubt pointed questions and invite Ashley onto the radio programme. He might be a bit of a tit nowadays but to have a club legend like Macdonald chucked out by stewards shows once again what a bunch of cunts this lot running our club are. Edited March 23, 2009 by Big Onion Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Christmas Tree 153 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 What do you expect Shearer to do like? I'm not sure, but I would have thought he could have found a diplomatic way to express his concerns, which I'm sure he has. I know it's a fine line. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jackies the Lad 0 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Kid on Skunkers reckons it was Macdonald, that all he did was ask a few no doubt pointed questions and invite Ashley onto the radio programme. He might be a bit of a tit nowadays but to have a club legend like Macdonald chucked out by stewards shows once again what a bunch of cunts this lot running our club are. saw macdonald leaving ground at 8.15pm approx we were next to him at traffic lights on barrack road. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jackies the Lad 0 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Ben Arentoft was there, wasn't he? Can't really imagine our current players having a clue who he was but yer never kna I missed that, are you sure cos I'll ring him and ask him if he knows? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Renton 2,096 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Kid on Skunkers reckons it was Macdonald, that all he did was ask a few no doubt pointed questions and invite Ashley onto the radio programme. He might be a bit of a tit nowadays but to have a club legend like Macdonald chucked out by stewards shows once again what a bunch of cunts this lot running our club are. saw macdonald leaving ground at 8.15pm approx we were next to him at traffic lights on barrack road. Maybe he was let back in, taken to a different area? Be interesting to hear if he says anything tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Face 27 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Kid on Skunkers reckons it was Macdonald, that all he did was ask a few no doubt pointed questions and invite Ashley onto the radio programme. He might be a bit of a tit nowadays but to have a club legend like Macdonald chucked out by stewards shows once again what a bunch of cunts this lot running our club are. I don't listen to the Legends. is it supposed to be on tonight? Might tune in, just in case. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Onion 0 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Kid on Skunkers reckons it was Macdonald, that all he did was ask a few no doubt pointed questions and invite Ashley onto the radio programme. He might be a bit of a tit nowadays but to have a club legend like Macdonald chucked out by stewards shows once again what a bunch of cunts this lot running our club are. saw macdonald leaving ground at 8.15pm approx we were next to him at traffic lights on barrack road. Oh well that seems to put paid to that theory then Wonder who it was. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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