Tom_NUFC

He should have tried telling the truth, but I suppose he was just trying to find a scenario which would get him home quickly, which is sort of understandable. I hope he isn't dealt with too harshly, it can't be a good thing to go through.

f*cking hell

Christ almighty. I can't say Blu Bambu or Buffalo Joes are my cup of tea, but what's the problem? I mean jesus christ, she's really got a chip on here shoulder where we're concerned hasn't she?

aye

Surely if there's a 'scumbag league table' then logically, the biggest 'scumbags' would be at the top. Therefore, those near the bottom of the table - as Winter says - then we can't really be too much of a bunch of scumbags. I've had it, I'm doing an article because I'm tired of us being kicked about this week. I'm not denying that we have a small minority of morons, but that Smoggie dickhead is obviously naive enough to tar us all with the same brush without realising that ALL football clubs - including his beloved Middlesbrough (a small minority of whom came out with racist comments towards Bramble at SJP last year) have a small band of similar morons.

I can relate to most of them, and I'm not from Gateshead. You had a pair of Eclipse jeans from Geordie Jeans. Aye You remember being able to go to the top of monument. Aye You remember when the Quayside was horrible. Aye You remember taking the piss out of your mates if they were wearing dodgy gear with the line “Did you get that down the Quay”. Along those lines You were born in QE hospital. Na, the Princess Mary in Jesmond (Closed down now) You remember when you could go on a ride at the Moor for 50p. Aye You were excited about the Moor. Aye You remember when a guy was able to sell 5 lighters for a pound outside Eldon Square. Aye You crowded round your mates Chronicle ‘Gutted’ when Andy Cole was sold to Man United. Well, I was gutted anyway You remember when Charva’s where called Trevor’s and Sharon’s. I don't remember them being called that - must've been a south of the river thing You used to pray to god your Mother would not be spotted with a Netto bag. Aye - not much danger though as there were other (better) shops nearer You used to go on family days out to Saltwell Park – Big fucking deal! Jesmond Dene Going to pets corner was like going on a safari. Aye - the Pets Corner in Jesmond Dene You started drinking in pubs at 15, you never looked back. Wasn't drinking in pubs back then, drinking cans though You went down the coast everyday in the summer holidays. The Coast, The Town, Heaton Park You used to jump off the shit excuse for a pier at Cullercoats. Na You remember when hopping the Metro was easy. Aye You remember when the High Level bridge was unwrapped. Howay, it wasn't that long ago You remember when St James was a total shit hole. Aye - the NEI scoreboard - fun when the Mackems lost, their score preceeded by 'Mackem Misery' You had a pair of British Knights or LA Gear. Both! You went through a strage period of calling your Mam, Ma & your Dad, Da!?! Aye You remember when there was not a Gregg's on every fucking street. Aye You don't call old eldon square, old eldon square. You call it Hippy Green. Na, I call it Old Eldon Square Your family use to think you were gay because you went to Rockshotts. Never went -The Charvers used to play their Rockshots tapes in Art lessons though You don't remember what was there, before The Centre of Life. Marlborough Cresent Bus Station You KNOW stotties are the best bread in the word. Aye You know the Grove is not in Byker. Aye You fake laugh when Southerners say "Spuggie Man!" thinking they are being original. Aye You lined the streets when Newcastle LOST the FA Cup finals. I was at Wembley You go away for a while and when you cross over the Tyne and see the Tyne bridge you feel all nostalgic. Aye You understand words like Shan, Lajful, Raji and Doylem. Aye You worked at or knew someone that worked at either The Inland Revenue in Longbenton,National Rail Enquiries or Orange at the Silverlink. My auntie works at the Inland Revenue, I used to work for Orange at the Silverlink You won't travel on the dodgy Metro line. Wallsend, Meadow Well, Percy Main. That's the line I use, usually only as far as Chilly Road though - hardly ever use that other line into 'the deep south' You heard rumours about someone going down the Tornado at wet and wild head first. Aye You went round the Lazy River at wet and wild and your inflatable ring got carried outside in the middle of fucking winter. Na You remember when Charva's had sensible names like Micky, Wayne or Nicola. Not Mason, Shania or Keegan. Aye Going to Fenwicks and not going to the third floor, was like going to a Chinese and ordering an omlette. DEFINITELY! You know the Metro Centre is NOT a tourist attraction ENGLISH TOURISTS: THE METRO CENTRE HAS THE SAME SHOPS AS YOUR OWN INDOOR SHOPPING CENTRES AND THE SAME SHOPS AS YOUR HIGH STREET. Aye, and Newcastle City Centre - easier to get to and 100x better You don't give a flying fuck about that Multi Story Carpark that was in 'Get Carter'. Knock the bastard down it's and eyesore. No-one even parks there!?!?! Can't say I'm that arsed about it like You have driven past the Civic Centre on a Saturday and the women of your family have gone. ' There's a wedding on'. Followed by 'Ah! thats nice'.......the blokes don't give a shit. Going to town on the Number 1 as a bairn with me Mam, she used to say that all the time you are a bairn.not a child Aye You went down Saltwell Park to get conkers, but some one had beaten you too it. I am sure some kids camped out like it was a fucking Next sale! It was like that in Heaton Park You watched a pantomime with Brendan Fucking Healy in it, usually at that Theatre on Westgate Road. Because the Theatre Royal got real stars - like Bobby Davro. Aye You met Mike Neville. No You had and possibly still do have a crush on Wendy Gibson. Definitely not these days You remember reading about some bloke in the Ronnie-Gill who had got a Tattoo of Kevin Keegan or Andy Cole the day before they fucked off. The Chronicle's purpose is for stuff like that You were impressed by the shite Rollercoaster at Metro-land. Aye If you where naughty you never got threatened with a smack. You got threatened with a Braying - "If you run out in the road i am going to bray you". Aye, from me dad. It was always an idle threat though

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Five Live have just announced it's a done deal.

I read both regularly. They both take a bit of a different spin on things, and I think complement each other well. Billy Furious is quite funny, I enjoy reading his page. TF, I like because it looks at music and nostalgia a bit more and I think it's a cracking read.

People in Newcastle rate their quality of life among the best in Europe , according to new research. A survey showed Newcastle was in the top three cities in Europe when residents were asked their satisfaction with a range of issues such as employment, schools, housing and health services compared with residents in other major European cities. The Urban Audit Perception Survey by Gallup Hungary was carried out last November on behalf of the European Commission. In each of 75 cities across Europe 500 residents were contacted randomly and asked about their levels of satisfaction in their home city. Overall 97 per cent of Newcastle residents said they were satisfied to live in the city; 91 per cent said they were satisfied with theatres, museums, concert halls and libraries and 87 per cent said they were satisfied with care services offered by hospitals and doctors. Taking an average of all the results for the total 23 questions Newcastle came in the top three in the survey, which was welcomed by the leader of the council, Coun John Shipley. Coun Shipley said: "I am delighted with the results of this survey. We have always known that people in Newcastle enjoy a good quality of life, indeed this has been supported by previous surveys. "I think it demonstrates that the city council and its partners like NewcastleGateshead Initiative and the health services are doing a good job and will continue to work together for the benefit of the people of Newcastle." Coun David Wood, chairman of the Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Authority, said: "I welcome these results. Whilst people’s perceptions about public transport are quite high we still have a long way to go in the future. "With the Government’s announcement of £12.8 million for new ticketing and gating machines on the Metro we are really confident and look forward to phase two of the Metro reinvigoration.’’ Newcastle’s full results were as follows: Satisfaction in public transport, for example bus or tram 78 per cent; Schools 64 per cent; Health care services offered by hospitals and doctors 87 per cent; Green spaces such as parks and gardens 78 per cent; Sports facilities such as sports fields and indoor sports halls 73 per cent; Cinemas 79 per cent; Cultural facilities such as theatres, museums, concert halls and libraries 91 per cent; Public internet access such as internet cafes or libraries 61 per cent and internet access at home 61 per cent. Also, agreement levels with the following; I t is easy to find a good job 38 per cent; Foreigners who live in the city are well integrated 64 per cent; It is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price 50 per cent; When you contact administrative services of the city they help you efficiently 96 per cent, Is a clean city 74 per cent; The city spends it resources in a responsible way 59 per cent; You are satisfied to live in the city 97 per cent In the next five years, it will be more pleasant to live in the city 75 per cent. Disagreement levels with the following; Air pollution is a big problem 53 per cent; noise is a big problem 60 per cent. Finally 71 per cent said they rarely or never have difficulty paying their bills at the end of the month; 66 per cent always feel safe in their neighbourhood and 50 per cent always feel safe in the city. To achieve its ranking of third, the city council has added all of its 23 scores together and taken an average. The survey included all capital cities and one to six more cities in larger member states. Other UK cities were Belfast, Cardiff, Glasgow, London, and Manchester. Joining Newcastle in the top three in Europe were Groningen in the Netherlands which came first followed by the Danish city of Aalborg which came second.

Was that the one with the Allstars? Basile Boli played. I think I was in the gallowgate. Very young. Aye, I remember that. Newcastle United v Ando's Allstars - Gascoigne was meant to have turned out but couldn't (might have been because of injury).

Great vid. I'd love to see terracing back. There's nothing like seeing the terraces surging forwards when a goal is scored, it just looks brilliant.

SBR was on Sportsweek (Five Live) on Sunday morning, saying he was having chemo, but he was feeling OK at the moment and was going to football and cricket matches.

That looks crap. Besides, Club before country EVERY time.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=aUuvzgRBELM

Apparently he flies to games in first class......... the rest of the team go in economy. Not on if you ask me like, bit of a cock.

They're OK. There are a few who are a bit immature, but a lot of them are sensible and enthusiastic. They chip in to buy materials and paints for flags and things - good on them I reckon. I have a look over at their site sometimes, and they don't like the Charvers. They recognise that they attract them, but they want to get away from that. I think they could have a better name, and they know that the name is a problem to some people, but they seem to think that if they changed it people wouldn't know who they are and they can't think of a better name. Personally, I don't agree with those views, but hey, it's up to them. But generally, they're doing good things.

Hope you didn't spend too much time on that Tom. about half an hour

I was bored so I did this - not that good like http://rapidshare.com/files/49028255/big_s...casbah.mp3.html

so what does he say on the message? Anyone got a recording of it?

saw nowt

all the best

Great result. We were well organised and had a bit of steel about us, not the prettiest of football, but not boring head-tennis either, which some of us feared. First half all us, second half Bolton came back a little bit, and yes they pulled a goal back, but then, we came back and shut them up again. Very very early days of course, but so far, so good. No complaints here.

very sad news RIP

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