Roll up roll up, Newcastle United helping to provide the highest crowds of the season at 7 of 10 clubs played.

I hope Steve McClaren has been whispering a few words in the ears of the Newcastle United players this week….’Attack’, ‘Discipline’, ‘Goals’.

Newcastle United may have a new boss in Steve McClaren but he has to confront a not so funny joke that has covered the last nine months.

Where do Newcastle and Sunderland rate when it comes to away fans giving their feedback in this survey?

Is there anything better than travelling to Newcastle away games, he hits 50 on Saturday – will it be another memorable trip?

The article suggests that the seats are comparable with the home fans and therefore shouldn’t pay any less. Yet the view that visitors to St James’ Park get is miles better than we get going elsewhere – full view of the stadium, the Newcastle skyline and countryside from a single position; it is possibly the best view in the ground.

Brighton last season I have to say was a great trip over 2 days, I am still amazed how friendly I found everyone, even great banter with female cops on the Friday night & the local women even chatted to us! My mate nearly bought a dog at 2am in the morning on his way back to the hotel and we even got to the south coast without one ticket check, remarkable.

Despite the couple of wins, a few draws and the many many many defeats I’ve had the dubious pleasure of seeing live, I wouldn’t swap any of my away days for the world.

Then the final insult is that invariably you see some players having to be cajoled at the final whistle to acknowledge the supporters. Some players might be feeling hard done to at the moment but they should always bear in mind the sacrifices made by those who pay their wages.

Demba Ba has been making his feelings known via twitter.

Newcastle fans were in great voice as those with tickets were given an escort on the long march from Bruges town centre to the stadium. Watch the video footage to see why Demba tweeted; “I don’t know who made up the new song about Yohan Cabaye, one of the best I’ve heard so far….best song at the park!”