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If we're going to concede our usual deflection goals old trafford is probably a pretty good place to do it.

Obertan playing with some enthusiasm, still never properly goes in for tackles needs to take a Yohan Cabaye proton pil. As always they're just a moment of quality away from scoring, hope we can keep taking it to them an nick one of our own. Defensiveley they're nothing special.

Stoke 1 - 0 Blackburn Bolton 0 - 1 Everton Chelsea 2 - 0 Wolverhampton Man Utd 1 - 0 Newcastle Norwich 2 - 2 QPR Sunderland 1 - 0 Wigan West Brom 0 - 2 Tottenham Arsenal 1 - 0 Fulham Swansea 0 - 1 Aston Villa Liverpool 1 - 1 Man City

Watching Lescott there is quite funny. Coming across to block the shot then when he gets wrong footed by Ben Arfa's pass his first instinct is to appeal for offside despite two Man City defenders (and Joe Hart) being behind him. Definitely saw the difference that a player like Ben Arfa can make in this game.

Norwich 0 - 2 Arsenal Everton 1 - 0 wolves Man C 2 - 1 Newcastle Stoke 1 - 0 QPR Mackem 0 - 0 Fulham West brom 1 - 1 Bolton Wigan 1 - 1 Blackburn Swansea 1 - 3 manure Chelsea 2 - 2 Liverpool Spurs 2 - 0 villa

If this is legit then I'd prefer he discuss things openly like this all the time. Sure he's a fucking arsehole regardless, and that absolutely cannot be disputed, but it's the bullshit lies spun as truth that really get me.

now THAt I would like to see If they 'ask' people to take them down citing that they're receiving free advertisement, request to see proof of payment for any of the Sports Direct signage.

2 tickets I believe. Where would you recommend sitting?

90 minutes of that on December 3rd if you please.... Won't that be more free advertising? I'd rather hear 90 minutes of "St James Park is where we play" or some such St James' Park is where we play, [insert name of other sports store] is where we shop.

That's what it all boils down to. As with other bullshit moves from Ashley and Llambias it's the way in which they're done that confirm without a shadow of a doubt that they're unscrupulous lying con men.

Change the domain name to sportsdirectastic.com... it will alert the big boys in the advertising world and before you know it we'll be competing with the likes of Google.com.

Likely not getting a brass penny from Sports Direct. Frequently changing the name devalues it immensely, so why would any sporsor in their right mind be a party to such a deal let alone with the added detractor of the negative reaction this has received. No company with the sort of advertising money required for a legitimate naming rights deal like this would require an example renaming to Sports Direct Arena to be able to comprehend the nature of what is on offer. There simply is no reason other than the benefit of free advertising of Sport Direct, and perhaps to a lesser extent Ashley once again showing that he's the big daddy who does what he wants. There is no value at all to the club. Anyone who can honestly believe what Derek Llambias says is suffering some sort of down-trodden serf like existence and I pity you. This is not about a revenue stream for Newcastle United because there is no revenue being generated. If there was an actual sponsorship deal in place then that would logically be the discussion. Talking about the potential revenue that would be generated by a fictitious sponsorship deal is the distraction drawing attention away from the complete and utter arse raping the club is taking.

On a fundamental level what's the difference between this and the free advertising hoardings that are being given away inside and out of the stadium?

It's not a choice though and it's as ridiculous now as it was when you asked it last night. The correct question to ask should have been, 'would you support the name change for £50m per season?' Thats the same question framed differently. Why would you want the extra money? The correct question is between the reason for wanting the money and the name change. We already know the answer, people have been demanding we increase revenue on here for years as they want success. We HAVE more money already from the sale of Andy Carroll etc and yet it isn't being used. That money alone is in excess of what Llambias has quoted as the potential earnings from a stadium and shirt collective sponsorship package over a three year period. That three year period cannot commence until 2014/2015 due to our existing shirt sponsorship deal running to 2014.

Chez has openly admitted that he likes to take an alternate stance more or less for the sake of it. Toonpack is a not funny no-value add charicature who it seems is basically a prick.

As someone else mentioned the current shirt deal with Northern Rock runs until 2014. Staggering that he can talk such obvious bullshit to the media and none of them call him out on it.

It was 2 years ago that they 'renamed' St James' Park Sports Direct @ St James' Park, with plenty of signage present a tthe stadium prior to this. The amount of advertisement Sports Direct has garnered completely gratis has reduced the sponsorship income that the club received over this period. ...And now they offer up a solution - despite their previous solution not working by their own admittance - that furthering the dallyance into free provision of sponsorship will ultimately lead to a mega payoff through a lucrative multi year deal. In doing so they're digging an even deeper hole and uncovering a new level of resentment. Tottenham Spurs have a existing shirt sponsorship worth a base of 10M per season, despite being just another London Club with a decent but not great history. So how did they manage it? By being properly run. Our shirt is more iconic than theirs, and we're a one city club with a bigger, better stadium. We're also higher in the league than them* but we literally have no chance of emulating their recent off field successes regardless of how well the team performs on the pitch. * - Get in while I can.

Compunding this by sticking James Perch x 3 on the front page of NUFC.co.uk celebrating a fake anniversary wearing red. Honestly must be taking the piss. No offence intended to Perch, but a chill runs down my spine when I look at his face in this 'promo' ; the way he has the upturned left side of his top lip positioned.... How long now have we been running free advertisements for Sports Direct at the stadium?

Even if there was a dent in shirt sales it would do nothing more than give them motivation to sell off the club even further. "Due to a decrease in merchandise revenue it is with deep regret than the club has had no choice but to sell Fabricio Coloccini. These measures were required to ensure that Newcastle United is run in a responsible manner allowing it to comply with the forthcoming financial fairplay stipulations. In other news, Alan Smith has signed a new contract that will keep him at Sports Direct Arena until 2015. The ceremony to officially name his seat on the Sports Direct bench will take place at Sports Direct Arena next Thursday, with Newcastle United members admitted freely if wearing next seasons Sports Direct strip."

They already won't have wanted to get involved anyway as anyone with a shred of intelligence would know that there would be a largely negative reaction to renaming St James' Park. I suppose it only makes sense as something to absorb the negative reaction prior to a shift to a proper sponsor, however the chances of that happening are remote at best. Precisely how they can get away with changing it to this without seeing a single pound of payment for it is ridiculous. They should either charge Sports Direct the going rate for such a change or have called it the Your Name Here Stadium with a big phone number and a link to the ebay auction.

Yeah that's a worry.. with that in mind for peace of mind would it be best to buy from one of the 'services' that charge a premium for the tickets like the following: http://www.livefootballtickets.com/english-premiership-newcastle-united-v-sunderland-tickets/newcastle-upon-tyne-9314.html

Reported.

Where would the best place be to get tickets for the mackems match at St James' next March? Purchased from Australia.. and before anyone gets too excited, no it's unfortunately not me it's a fellow toon enthusiast friend. I'd imagine tickets for this fixture will be hard to come by, so he wants to get in as early as possible to ensure he doesn't miss out. On top of that for someone visiting for the first time where would the best place be to experience the atmosphere in the stadium? Thanks in advance.

Can make a pass and hit a shot. Has improved his mobility of late, as to whether that's to do with being off-contract soon remains to be seen. Like others I don't have an issue with this move. Good time to get it done while he's performing in the first team. With all players fit he's obviously on the bench.

Is that norwegian? Perfectly acceptable English actually.