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The legend that was, Sir Bobby Robson. He produced the most amazing quotes…….

1) “We can’t replace Gary Speed. Where do you get an experienced player like him with a left foot and a head?”

2) “Ray Wilkins’ day will come one night.”

3) “If you count your chickens before they’ve hatched, they won’t lay an egg.”

4) “He never fails to hit the target. But that was a miss.”

5) “They’re two points behind us, so we’re neck and neck.”

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To Mr Ashley,

I’m going to ask the question straight up….. What are you playing at?

I really don’t think you understand that you are playing with the emotions of many many thousands of die hard Newcastle United fans. These fans have been on the St James Park terraces since before you were born, and will still be here long after you are gone. Newcastle United is much much more than just a way of making a bit of extra cash. Its not a marketing tool or a game you can throw under the bed when you are bored of it. Newcastle United is our life. You will never understand that. continue reading »

Ever since running the Great North Run with my iPod Touch and Nike+ Running software, i’ve been on the look out for a new device which i could use to keep track of my running and cycling training. The main reason for this, was the accuracy of the Nike+ software. A half marathon is 13.1 miles, but my Nike+ system was telling me i had ran 16.5 miles. I know it might have felt like that on the day, but a 3.4 mile discrepancy just isn’t good enough. I’ve since found out, that other routes that i have run were well out with the Nike+ software aswell.
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If you had a choice between Alan Shearer or Kevin Keegan being appointed the manager of Newcastle United today, who would you choose?

I know who i would choose, and i know a lot of other Newcastle fans would disagree with me, but thats the great thing about football. We all have our own opinions.

I’ll come straight out…… My choice would be Kevin Keegan, and this is why.
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Yesterday I completed my first ever Great North Run, and I absolutely loved it. It really was an experience that will stick with me for the rest of my life, and I can’t wait to do it again next year.

The day started with me being dropped off at about 9.30am beside the civic centre for the short walk to the starting line on the central motorway in Newcastle. At this time in the morning, it was cool with beautiful clear blue skys and i just knew the day was going to be a good one, although i knew the temperatures would rise a bit to levels that would make the run a bit uncomfortable. continue reading »