Unrealistic expectations, delusional fantasists, yadda yadda yadda – the sort of nonsense parrotted at us by opposition fans all the time. Funny how the masses of Villa fans who were claiming that Martin O’Neill’s departure was good for the club as

“For instance, when the FIFA delegation arrive in Newcastle this week [as part of their inspection for England's 2018 World Cup bid], I hope they are stunned by the sight of St James’ Park. By the way it dominates the skyline, a sporting citadel and the

Newcastle Utd 6 (six!)- 0 Aston Villa

Six glorious goals in the sunshine marked the return of Premiership football to St James’ Park yesterday,with a feast of football reminiscent of the attacking football we produced when we first climbed into the

It’s been a few days since we last mentioned Hatem Ben Arfa, so what news of his potential move to Tyneside? Well, none actually. Here’s Marseille president Jean-Claude Dassier to explain: “Were waiting for news from Newcastle. For the moment we dont

Last night’s display at Old Traffor underlined that we’re short of a bit of steel in midfield – so a player who can not only perform that role but whose surname is the French for “iron” would seem to fit the bill perfectly…The Daily Heil claims we’ve

So, now that Ben has previewed the 19 teams who we’re up against (here, and here), and you’ve read what our manager and fans of other clubs think of our chances, it now falls to me to give a home view of how things are looking.Back in May, when the club

In time-honoured fashion, now that Ben has cast his eye over the opposition (here and here), and as today marks the start of our league campaign, it falls to me to try and predict what the table might look like come May 2011. Just to be clear, nothing I

“The general feel I get from supporters is that they know where we are. Expectation levels have been dampened, which is unusual up here. Yes, that does help. It helps that the fans know it’s going to be a tough season.”

So, you’ve read what other fans

“The general feel I get from supporters is that they know where we are. Expectation levels have been dampened, which is unusual up here. Yes, that does help. It helps that the fans know it’s going to be a tough season.”So, you’ve read what opposition

Confirmation from French newspaper L’Equipe that Hatem Ben Arfa has vowed never to play for Marseille again in a bid to force through a move to St James’ Park. Like Paul, I’m growing increasingly concerned by the Frenchman’s tactics – as talented as he