Surely, for the derby game at least, a new byelaw ought to be introduced prohibiting the live broadcast of the match at any licensed premises in or around the city centre. That way it would at least limit the numbers in town and it might also help a good number of hard pressed pubs and clubs in outlying areas to keep their heads above water on derby day into the bargain.
Articles by Pete McParlin
Newcastle United To Buck The Trend In Europa League?
Unless we qualify as holders for next season, the likelihood is that by the next time we get into Europe, the Fairs/UEFA/Europa competition will be history. With a bit of luck they’ll change the name to the Intertoto – and we always seem to do quite well in that!
History Repeating Itself At St.James’ Park?
It hardly seems possible that it’s only 10 months since I was writing an article trying to dissuade Alan Pardew from even thinking about taking the England manager’s job. Now the odds are falling faster than the leaves off the trees, that he could be the next manager to enter the sack race.
Another NUFC Double Over Manchester United?
I expect nearly all of us will remember the 5-0, my copy of the ‘Howay Five-Oh!’ video eventually jammed at the place where David Batty lifted Nicky Butt clear of the ground by his throat!
The Return Of St.James’ Park
Yes, St. James Park – under its true and proper name – takes its rightful place on the world stage next week, after having missed out on the World Cup back in 1966.
Crystal Ball Points To Ben Arfa and Cabaye
So here’s my prediction: ‘Newcastle Old’ (Inger-land with Parker & Milner) versus ‘Newcastle New’ (France and Cabaye & Ben Arfur) in the final.
Only Chance For In-Ger-Land Is To Beat Ben Arfa & Cabaye
Frightening thing is our best chance of a win is the opening game against France, traditionally the strongest side in our group, and one England should obviously fear if Cabaye and Ben Arfa start.
Can Newcastle Qualify for Champions League AND Europa League?
A Champions League group stage to line the club’s coffers (and maybe persuade Mr. Ashley to invest), ending with an honourable third place and parachute entry into the knockout rounds of the Europa League.
Pardew – London Calling To The Faraway Towns
Message to Alan Pardew, if England do come calling just remember their treatment of Sir Bobby and Kevin Keegan.
Robson’s record was second only to Sir Alf Ramsey but the press had it in for him from the start.
Does Cissé Signing Show NUFC Ambition
A warm welcome to Papiss Demba Rodney Cissé and just as welcome, at a rumoured fee of close to £10M, is the fact his arrival seems to have ‘broken the mould’ in terms of Mike Ashley’s commitment to squad building – although we might have to wait a few days yet to confirm that!
