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Setting the record straight

Mar 8th, 2010 | Source: Black & White & Read All Over | Category: Latest Newcastle blogs

Dear Jabba,

I note with interest the comments of your drinking buddy/lackey seeking to “set the record straight” and highlighting that we should all be grateful to you for your continued patronage and investment in our club, without which, we would be



Six of the best

Mar 8th, 2010 | Source: Black & White & Read All Over | Category: Latest Newcastle blogs

Mark Robins Tykes came to Tyneside boasting one of the divisions’ better away records, but left with the tails very firmly between their legs after an almighty thrashing on Saturday.

After a pretty sluggish start, the game changed just before halftime



If the cap fits

Mar 5th, 2010 | Source: Black & White & Read All Over | Category: Latest Newcastle blogs

A little while ago, Ben posted his thoughts on the impact that a salary cap would have on our prospects of premier league survival, in the event that we win promotion this season.

Watching Monday night’s edition of Late Kick Off, it was announced by



English Phrase of the Month: Administration

Mar 2nd, 2010 | Source: Among The Thugs | Category: Latest Newcastle blogs

With the recent news surrounding Portsmouth, Among the Thugs has been fielding the question, “what is administration?”
Administration is a term used to describe the action taken by a football club that is unable to pay its outstanding debts.



The Little Waster strikes again

Mar 2nd, 2010 | Source: Black & White & Read All Over | Category: Latest Newcastle blogs

According to recent wafflings from a “club source”, our wage bill is still unsustainably high for a Championship club and Jabba continues to bail us out day by day. Well, just think how much worse it would be if we hadn’t managed to flog Kieron



Loan stars?

Feb 26th, 2010 | Source: Black & White & Read All Over | Category: Latest Newcastle blogs

As February draws to a close, so too does the brief loan spell of Patrick van Aanholt, who has adeptly filled the void caused by Jose Enrique’s hamstring strain, something which, prior to the Dutchman’s arrival, looked to have left Chris Hughton with the



End result

Feb 23rd, 2010 | Source: Black & White & Read All Over | Category: Latest Newcastle blogs

Newcastle Utd 3 – 0 Preston North EndA game more significant, at least in the eyes of some journalists, for what happened off the pitch than on, we once again ground out a solid win against mediocre opposition to keep us top of the table.With Wayne



Style over substance

Feb 17th, 2010 | Source: Black & White & Read All Over | Category: Latest Newcastle blogs

What’s going on?! This is all rather disconcerting – I appear to be in agreement with the Guardian’s Louise Taylor. Of course the subject isn’t Newcastle – no, it’s just that my verdict on Saturday’s opponents Swansea as being stylish but ultimately



Doing The Math

Feb 15th, 2010 | Source: Among The Thugs | Category: Latest Newcastle blogs

In looking at the remaining matches for Newcastle United and their campaign for returning to the Premier League…..it looks really really good! Here is the break down:
-NUFC currently sits on top with 60 points
-16 matches left
-8 are at home where



Swans 1 – 1 Ugly Ducklings

Feb 14th, 2010 | Source: Black & White & Read All Over | Category: Latest Newcastle blogs

Swansea City 1 – 1 Newcastle UtdNot pretty – but not pointless either. That, basically, sums up yesterday’s trip to south Wales, as we managed to emerge from the Liberty Stadium with a draw thanks to a late headed equaliser from Bigger Lad.Paying the