The derby: ‘Dread turns to hysteria to fury to fervour and back to dread so quickly, it will make your head spin. And that’s just walking up the steps’.
That Mike Ashley has invited the rather commanding Rafa Benitez into the castle, therefore, represents a hugely surprising (and equally welcomed) step change.
Admittedly, my heart doesn’t particularly bleed, but it did get me thinking about the fate of many deserters we’ve seen come and go over the past few years.
Crown and Lion in Dubai, a quick scan revealed at least 5 or 6 black and white-clad comrades, with a ‘Cabella’ here and a ‘Geordie 4 Life’ there. Brilliant.