Every generation of supporter, even at a club as steeped in failure as our own, should be able to remember the idols of their youth.

Newcastle MPs have joined other politicians in calling for a ban on clubs selling shirts to children with Wonga or other legal loan sharks displayed.

Well Derek Llambias isn’t exactly telling porkies but when he is talking about the cost of following Necwastle United he isn’t exactly giving the full picture.