smoggeordie

We need a minimum of 4 points from the next 4 games like. Man U is a write off. Hull away is the biggest day of the season for me.

Everton 1-0 WBA Cahill header as per usual

I'd play: Harper Saylor Coloccini Bassong Enrique Duff Raylor Butt Jonas Martins Viduka

NEWCASTLE United’s legal row with former manager Kevin Keegan could drag on for months and seriously disrupt the club’s summer transfer strategy. The Journal understands that, while there is a preliminary hearing between the two legal teams to discuss the case early next month, it is highly unlikely an agreement will be reached then. Both legal teams are adamant they have a strong case, which means the arguments could carry on for weeks, if not months, before a settlement is concluded with a number of hearings required before the matter is eventually passed on to a Premier League arbitration panel. United’s owner Mike Ashley is determined not to back down in the dispute as a matter of principle, while Keegan, who is unlikely to work in football again, would like to maximise the size of his compensation claim. Keegan is believed to be seeking as much as £9m after he sued the club for constructive dismissal following his controversial departure back in September. Newcastle, though, believe Keegan quit and have made a counter claim for breach of contract. That potentially has significant knock-on effects for the club’s finances. United would like to see the case settled as quickly as possible so they know if they are going to have to pay out any compensation and, if so, how much. That would allow the board to adjust their business plan accordingly, but if the case drags on, there is a chance it will force them to trim their transfer budget in the summer so that there is money set aside to cover the cost of any future settlement. United are due to receive around £16m from the sale of Shay Given, David Rozehnal, James Milner and Charles N’Zogbia in the summer, money which has already been earmarked for player recruitment. Ashley is also, according to managing director Derek Llambias, willing to put in as much as £15m of his own money each season, which would give Joe Kinnear – assuming he returns to work following a triple heart-bypass operation – around £30m to play with. That is a significant amount in the present financial climate, but Ashley is not willing to break with his business plan and increase his personal investment, so any compensation to Keegan would reduce that figure unless the matter is eventually settled in Newcastle’s favour at an arbitration hearing. Llambias said: “We tried to keep him – Mike insisted that we should keep him. We tried our best to keep him, but once someone crosses that line, it’s very difficult to get them back. “Kevin – what can you say? He is the Messiah, he is a great guy. I promise you, Kevin was where we wanted to go. “We are trying to resolve our differences with Kevin and, hopefully, we will get there very shortly.” Meanwhile, Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins is hoping a Magpies surge up the Premier League table will be the ideal way for Kinnear (pictured) to recover from surgery. The United boss is not due back on the training ground until mid-April at the earliest and Martins knows they cannot afford to fall back into relegation trouble during his absence. He said: “The lads talk about Joe the whole time and everyone is looking forward to his return. “We need to go all-out, fight and grind out some good results for him. “I’m sure there’s nothing he wants so badly as a perfect gift on his return from hospital. He’s a good man and someone who is passionate about the club, so he deserves our best wishes.” Kinnear with 30 mill

http://www.mfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/C...1566954,00.html

Gallowgate was 494 last season. Effectively they've increased it by 9% for one season, realised barely anyone will pay it, so have made it what it was again. What a deal!!! A price freeze, with a 1 year price hike for this season.

To be offered a new deal in the summer according to the Chronicle. Rumours abound that top clubs were sniffing around him in January.

Starting to look like West Brom, Boro + 1 other for the drop.

100% agreed.

David Moyes will be without midfield trio Steven Pienaar, Marouane Fellaini and Leon Osman for Sunday's trip to Newcastle. All three sat out last weekend's FA Cup victory over Aston Villa and Blues boss David Moyes has confirmed they will once again be missing. The Goodison chief was already without Tony Hibbert and Tim Cahill. Both players are set to serve a one-match ban after picking up their fifth booking of the season last time out. But the Scot could welcome back striker Louis Saha, who has an outside chance of featuring at St James' Park. The Frenchman has not played since damaging his hamstring in November's 1-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur. One player definitely back in the squad is Jo. The on-loan Manchester City forward scored twice on his debut against Bolton Wanderers but was cup-tied for the visit of Martin O'Neill's side.

Salt and Vinegar McCoys. Unless, of course, these are also Stevie's favourite. Then I will change my answer to avoid man love accusations.

Smoggie's as well? Well I never. Oh dear is all that needs saying. I agree. Well at least you're aware how pathetic your posts look, which is something. He's practically in love with you man. Aye, you've got me there. Since i've been drinking Keo since 2005 when I went to Cyprus, and I met Steve in 2007, your argument is a tad floored.

Big fan of this bad boy too:

Keo, Cyprus Lager. Absolutely lush.

...to the greatest man in football, Sir Robert Robson.

All I did was copy and paste an article Are you fat like you zany guy? http://www.toontastic.net/board/index.php?...40&start=40 Healthy weight

All I did was copy and paste an article

Healthy Weight.......just! Incidentally, when I went for my NHS finance graduate scheme interview there was a case study on BMI, and they are considering dropping it in favour for a new BVI index scheme.

NEWCASTLE United are set to respond to the threat of a major drop in season ticket holders next season with a number of initiatives designed to persuade disgruntled supporters to renew. The United hierarchy are so concerned by the prospect of falling attendances at St James’s Park that they will write to every season ticket holder to urge them to stick with the club, despite another disappointing campaign. Although owner Mike Ashley has stabilised the club’s debt with his own money over the last 20 months, his business plan hinges to a large extent on the presumption that the Magpies will continue to have around 40,000 season ticket holders each year. That figure, though, is under significant threat, as a large number of supporters weigh up whether to renew their tickets when there are so many misgivings about Ashley’s regime, and a deepening recession to worry about. A number of Newcastle supporters who signed up for last year’s fixed-price, three-year season ticket scheme have contacted The Journal to ask about whether they can cancel their direct debit payments and escape from the contract. The club are keen to prevent that from happening, and will look to reassure those who believe the club is no longer heading in the right direction with a personal letter from managing director Derek Llambias outlining Ashley’s vision for the future – and pleading with them not to desert the club in such troubled times. Speaking to The Journal in an exclusive interview last week, Llambias responded to questions regarding the threat of stay-away fans by claiming the revenue generated will always go straight back into the club. And he added: “Stay with us. Be strong, this is an incredible club and we need you to be behind us. We’re putting our money up front and we need you to support us. “You can’t have it overnight, stay with your team. “You’ve seen uglier football, stick with the team. We will get there.” Whether that plea will be enough to persuade suspicious supporters – still annoyed by a lack of transfer expenditure – not to abandon their season tickets remains to be seen, although it will not be the only measure the club takes to tempt wavering fans. With the credit crunch squeezing ever harder in everyday life, the club also realise they need to offer financial incentives and The Journal has been told prices will be slashed in order to attract people back to the stadium next season. Sunderland and Portsmouth have already announced price cuts for season tickets next season as long as they are renewed before the end of March, and Newcastle are believed to be preparing a similar sort of package. Black Cats fans will save at least £30 on the price of a season ticket if they renew before the April 3 deadline, with children paying just £1 a game if they sign up to the deal with a full paying adult. The details of Newcastle’s special offers are expected to be released later this week. Meanwhile, Newcastle transfer target Stéphane M’Bia has rejected reports he has already agreed a deal to move to Newcastle in the summer. The Magpies had a bid of £8m rejected for the Cameroon international last month, but have retained an interest in the highly-rated Rennes midfielder. Llambias has already revealed that Newcastle intend to bid again for all of their January transfer targets. But M’Bia insists that he will continue to keep his options open until the end of the season. He said: “I have not agreed anything. I made myself clear that I wanted to join a club last season, but Rennes did not let me so I am still here. “I need to finish the season strongly and we will see in the summer.” ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I wonder if those of us on the three year deal will get some of this "financial incentive".

Why are you so confident we'll secure of PL status? I'm not.

Catholic, go to church when i'm visiting the folks or at Easter/Christmas. Used to go every week pre uni, but the temptations of sunday morning lie ins....

Meant to be driving to frigging Windermere tomorrow

“West Brom wouldn’t allow him to wear jeans and his shirt and jacket. “So when they come here I will insist they wear jeans and T-shirts. “We’ll see how they like that one!” That would have been funny if we hadn't already played them at home.

Is that not contradictory to what was in the Chronicle yesterday? Aye. Part three of three of the sentence in todays chronicle...: Says we'll spend the unspent 8mill from january, the next 4 mill from the Milner installments plus Mike will "Dig into his pockets" for more funds. Also says we'll go back in for the players we didn't get in January, provided we recoup at least 20 million for the sales of Coloccini, Spiderman, Bassong, Martins and Beye.

Says we'll spend the unspent 8mill from january, the next 4 mill from the Milner installments plus Mike will "Dig into his pockets" for more funds. Also says we'll go back in for the players we didn't get in January.