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It's a fair point and there should be universal lobbying about the impact of broadcast schedules on fixtures... but we get absolutely nowhere with arseholes like him wittering on exclusively about their own problems - as if A, the situation is unique to them; and B, they're not infinitely more equipped to absorb it than others. All it results in is the usual tribal rubbish rather than a sensible conversation. That said, by this point, anything anyone says about it - sensible or otherwise - is just noise. The horse has well and truly bolted with this extended Champions League. At least they're taking replays away from lower league sides I guess.

Miracle that Schar made it this far tbh. Incredible season from him all told. Just a brilliant player.

Raging I can't see this. An Emery side shipping four goals at home in the latter stages of a Europa, wew.

Go on the Greeks!!

If only it had worked out as well as literally every other manager in history bar one.

Collar's stinking.

Of course! I'm gonna draw the teams tomorrow. We're planning two matches this time, shuffling the teams at half way. I'm thinking Reds vs Blues and then maybe Newcastle 'homes' vs Colours... Would be great to see you, for the first time in a long time, @midds

Love that result from Dortmund; would be great to see them go all the way. They were so savvy against us. Hilarious seeing Sancho tearing it up all of a sudden.

let's get this party started

Fill your boots, son. Name colon detail brackets source.

To thread or not to thread. 🤔 Wilson's report is more than speculative like; even has contract details.

I've no knowledge of Rush but Kluivert presumably a shout for the other attacker?

I loved Perez but I wouldn't describe him as either of those things personally. His mentality was pretty strong given the amount of stick he got from the undead contingent of regular matchgoers. Really pleased to hear he's doing well over there as I had no idea. Was a real shame how he regressed at Leicester.

I did really like it but felt it had run its course by the time the most recent one finished. They didn't really keep it very fresh week on week.

There was wall-to-wall praise for this season's mind. You're right, we're always far too hasty either way, but I think there's a bit of disappointment at the realisation that - these days, with brands like Adidas and Nike, you don't get a Newcastle kit. You get the Adidas kit, in Newcastle colours. The templates are so pervasive now and next season's is pretty meh. It's a pity if the 'fangs' can't be used as an opportunity for something unique for every team. Some of the international kits are using them for a bit of flair, and unique collar details too. For instance you could have a flicker of orange/white/blue on the fangs on the leaked away kit as a nod to the Brown Ale logo. As it stands it's just looking like a really bland, unadventurous and inferior copy. Should wait for the real thing like you say but I simply can't resist.