I was hoping Crouch could play with Jones. WhadoIknow?
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Stout
Hold onto the ball, Murray!
Sucks that you guys lost and are still in danger (so they say--I doubt you're really in danger) of falling to the drop zone. I'll take a 0-0 draw at Fratton Park. Portsmouth have been a menace at home, and we could have won that game, but I'll take 0-0.
Renz
An Army of One
Pretty funny story. She sounds like a great gal! 
'I'll marry you when Newcastle win the Cup'
By Andy Hughes
The Sunderland Echo
Football rivalry is getting in the way of marital bliss for one couple.
Newcastle United-mad Alex Fay says he will only marry the love of his life if the Geordies win the FA Cup.
But his fiancée of three years, Nicola Main, a Sunderland fan, said she'd rather not have a husband if it means the black and whites continue their dismal run of trophyless seasons.
The couple, who have been together for 14 years, even had a tug of war with each other over which team their five-year-old son Alex would support.
The nerves are frayed in their Hexham Avenue house in Hebburn in the run-up to this week's derby match.
Nicola, 32, a nursery nurse at Luke's Lane Primary in Hebburn, said: "Alex promised he'll propose to me when Newcastle win the FA Cup, but I told him not to bother. I'd rather not if it means they don't win anything!
"I think I'd be waiting for a long time, anyway – they've got no chance."
Alex, 36, and his son will be cheering on Newcastle from the Gallowgate End when Sunderland travel to St James's Park on Sunday afternoon.
But Nicola refuses to set foot in the 52,000-seat stadium, and will be cheering on the Black Cats from her living room.
She added: "I always go to the game at Sunderland, but I'll never go to St James's Park.
"Our house is always a bit edgy before a derby game, and you can tell everyone's a bit nervous.
"If Newcastle win I'll make sure I'm not around when they come home because I'll never hear the end of it."
Alex, a construction worker for KD Scaffolding, has gone through the turbulent times of his beloved Newcastle United since standing on his tiptoes in the Gallowgate End at the age of 11.
Twenty-five years on, he's still living the roller-coaster life of a Newcastle fan from the same stand – with Alex junior sitting right beside him.
He said: "There's plenty of banter in the run-up to the big game, but none of us want to get too cocky because we'll never hear the end of it if our team loses.
"We're pretty confident for this one, though."
Newcastle have had two near misses in the FA Cup Final, in 1998 and 1999, since last winning the trophy in 1955.
But the trophy cabinet at St James's Park has looked pretty bare since then, and Nicola may be waiting a few more years to become Mrs Fay.
'I'll marry you when Newcastle win the Cup'
By Andy Hughes
The Sunderland Echo
Football rivalry is getting in the way of marital bliss for one couple.
Newcastle United-mad Alex Fay says he will only marry the love of his life if the Geordies win the FA Cup.
But his fiancée of three years, Nicola Main, a Sunderland fan, said she'd rather not have a husband if it means the black and whites continue their dismal run of trophyless seasons.
The couple, who have been together for 14 years, even had a tug of war with each other over which team their five-year-old son Alex would support.
The nerves are frayed in their Hexham Avenue house in Hebburn in the run-up to this week's derby match.
Nicola, 32, a nursery nurse at Luke's Lane Primary in Hebburn, said: "Alex promised he'll propose to me when Newcastle win the FA Cup, but I told him not to bother. I'd rather not if it means they don't win anything!
"I think I'd be waiting for a long time, anyway – they've got no chance."
Alex, 36, and his son will be cheering on Newcastle from the Gallowgate End when Sunderland travel to St James's Park on Sunday afternoon.
But Nicola refuses to set foot in the 52,000-seat stadium, and will be cheering on the Black Cats from her living room.
She added: "I always go to the game at Sunderland, but I'll never go to St James's Park.
"Our house is always a bit edgy before a derby game, and you can tell everyone's a bit nervous.
"If Newcastle win I'll make sure I'm not around when they come home because I'll never hear the end of it."
Alex, a construction worker for KD Scaffolding, has gone through the turbulent times of his beloved Newcastle United since standing on his tiptoes in the Gallowgate End at the age of 11.
Twenty-five years on, he's still living the roller-coaster life of a Newcastle fan from the same stand – with Alex junior sitting right beside him.
He said: "There's plenty of banter in the run-up to the big game, but none of us want to get too cocky because we'll never hear the end of it if our team loses.
"We're pretty confident for this one, though."
Newcastle have had two near misses in the FA Cup Final, in 1998 and 1999, since last winning the trophy in 1955.
But the trophy cabinet at St James's Park has looked pretty bare since then, and Nicola may be waiting a few more years to become Mrs Fay.
Stout
Hold onto the ball, Murray!
Awesome story. Of course, the chick's the Sunderland fan (girlie team) and the dude's a Newcastle fan. Of course the son will follow his father's footsteps. Heck, if she tried to force him to be a Sunderland fan, the government would probably arrenst her for child abuse
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Awesome story. Of course, the chick's the Sunderland fan (girlie team) and the dude's a Newcastle fan. Of course the son will follow his father's footsteps. Heck, if she tried to force him to be a Sunderland fan, the government would probably arrenst her for child abuse
we should close this thread unitl about 2 weeks time i think.....
I have the fear already about the game on sunday.....i feel sick to my belly.
all together the now...........
When i was young
and had some sense
i bought a flute
for 5 pence
the only tune
that i could play
was f*ck Keegan and the toon army
la-la la la ooh
la-la-la la..............
Stout
Hold onto the ball, Murray!
That's funny...I feel pretty good
Don't worry, I won't rub it in too bad when the Toon Army push you further towards the drop zone. I'm used to us beating you already
Renz
An Army of One
If I had the wings of a sparrow,
And an arse the size of a crow's,
I'd fly all over Saint James',
And s*** on the bastards below.
If you hate Newcastle clap your hands,
(clap, clap)
If you hate Newcastle clap your hands,
(clap, clap)
If you hate Newcastle, hate Newcastle, hate Newcastle clap your hands,
(clap, clap)
And an arse the size of a crow's,
I'd fly all over Saint James',
And s*** on the bastards below.
If you hate Newcastle clap your hands,
(clap, clap)
If you hate Newcastle clap your hands,
(clap, clap)
If you hate Newcastle, hate Newcastle, hate Newcastle clap your hands,
(clap, clap)
We can always resort to "our coach can beat up your coach and your whole team for that matter.
Renz
An Army of One
We can always resort to "our coach can beat up your coach and your whole team for that matter.
I'd love to see Keano punch a Mag in the face.
Speaking of fights, here is my favorite Newcastle photo:
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Stout
Hold onto the ball, Murray!
When was the last time Newcastle lost to Sunderland? Oh yeah...November 18, 2001. Ouch!
Oh, and as for songs:
Hark now hear the Geordies sing and Sunderland ran away,
Newcastle rules forever more because of New Year's Day!
On New Year's Day, 1898, Sunderland fans set fire to St. James Park, and the Geordie fans stood on the burning terrace and taunted Sunderland fans with songs as Sunderland fans ran away! True story, I swear it! I found this while I was looking for the last fixture you cats won, which took forever to find, I might add
Oh, and as for songs:
Hark now hear the Geordies sing and Sunderland ran away,
Newcastle rules forever more because of New Year's Day!
On New Year's Day, 1898, Sunderland fans set fire to St. James Park, and the Geordie fans stood on the burning terrace and taunted Sunderland fans with songs as Sunderland fans ran away! True story, I swear it! I found this while I was looking for the last fixture you cats won, which took forever to find, I might add
Kieran Richardson believes Sunderland have the potential to become as big as Manchester United.
The former Red Devils winger swapped the trophy-laden corridors of Old Trafford last summer for regular first-team football at The Stadium of Light.
However, the England international does not think he has downsized his career by joining Roy Keane's men as he believes the North East club have everything required to become a Premier League giant.
Richardson knows that if Keane's Black Cats can stay up this year the structure is there for the club to move onto the next level.
"I honestly don't think I've taken a step down by moving here," he told the Daily Star.
Just as big
"Going into work every day, Sunderland feels every bit as big as United in so many ways.
"Don't get me wrong, United are arguably the biggest club in the world and I enjoyed every minute of my time there.
"But I don't think people realise just how big it is at Sunderland or, more importantly, how much bigger it could become.
"This club is very ambitious - like I am. And, of course, the manager has never settled for second-best in his life.
"Unfortunately, it has had a reputation as a yo-yo club over the years and that's what everyone here is trying to change.
"That's why staying up this season is so crucial because, if we can do that, the potential, the resources and the ambition are there to move on to the next level."
The former Red Devils winger swapped the trophy-laden corridors of Old Trafford last summer for regular first-team football at The Stadium of Light.
However, the England international does not think he has downsized his career by joining Roy Keane's men as he believes the North East club have everything required to become a Premier League giant.
Richardson knows that if Keane's Black Cats can stay up this year the structure is there for the club to move onto the next level.
"I honestly don't think I've taken a step down by moving here," he told the Daily Star.
Just as big
"Going into work every day, Sunderland feels every bit as big as United in so many ways.
"Don't get me wrong, United are arguably the biggest club in the world and I enjoyed every minute of my time there.
"But I don't think people realise just how big it is at Sunderland or, more importantly, how much bigger it could become.
"This club is very ambitious - like I am. And, of course, the manager has never settled for second-best in his life.
"Unfortunately, it has had a reputation as a yo-yo club over the years and that's what everyone here is trying to change.
"That's why staying up this season is so crucial because, if we can do that, the potential, the resources and the ambition are there to move on to the next level."
Geremi believes Newcastle United's derby clash with Sunderland is bigger than the El Clasico in Spain.
Former Real Madrid man Geremi has played in matches against Barcelona in La Liga, although he feels The Magpies clash with Sunderland are the bigger games.
Sunderland could leapfrog Newcastle with a win at St James' Park, but Geremi believes his team-mates will be keen to secure bragging rights in the North East.
"The derby game is something special and I know what it means for the fans," said Geremi.
Means a lot
"Each derby means a lot to every team. When I was with Real Madrid, I played in the derby against Barcelona, which is very big.
"But in Newcastle, the game against Sunderland is bigger than Real Madrid versus Barcelona.
"It depends on each club, and we know it is going to be a big derby.
"Derbies are played away from the pitch, when people talk a lot, and then on the pitch, when we can do our talking."
Former Real Madrid man Geremi has played in matches against Barcelona in La Liga, although he feels The Magpies clash with Sunderland are the bigger games.
Sunderland could leapfrog Newcastle with a win at St James' Park, but Geremi believes his team-mates will be keen to secure bragging rights in the North East.
"The derby game is something special and I know what it means for the fans," said Geremi.
Means a lot
"Each derby means a lot to every team. When I was with Real Madrid, I played in the derby against Barcelona, which is very big.
"But in Newcastle, the game against Sunderland is bigger than Real Madrid versus Barcelona.
"It depends on each club, and we know it is going to be a big derby.
"Derbies are played away from the pitch, when people talk a lot, and then on the pitch, when we can do our talking."
Stout
Hold onto the ball, Murray!
Good finds, Mulli. One of the truly fun derby matches.
Craig Gordon has needed no reminder of the chance he has to write himself into Sunderland folklore in the run-up to the clash.
Every day as he prepares for training, the 25-year-old goalkeeper finds himself face-to-face with a photograph commemorating a day which is still celebrated on Wearside as one of the best in the club's recent history.
In November 2000, Sunderland were leading 2-1 at St James' Park, where they had famously won by the same score the previous season, with just minutes remaining when Newcastle were awarded a penalty, and Alan Shearer stepped up at the Gallowgate End to confront Thomas Sorensen with few inside the stadium expecting anything other than an equaliser.
But Sorensen thought differently and managed to keep out Shearer's effort to ensure himself a place in the club's history.
Gordon said: "There is a big picture of that penalty save down in the kit room, so I see it every day when I pick up my kit.
"I am well aware of that one. That would be nice.''
For so long this season, the Tyne-Wear derby looked as if it could unfold as a desperate battle for survival with both clubs languishing in the lower reaches of the Premier League table and in severe danger of being dragged into the scrap.
But three successive wins for Sunderland, before last weekend's defeat by Manchester City, have given them a more than fighting chance, while as many victories in an unbeaten five-game run for Kevin Keegan's Newcastle have eased them to the brink of safety.
Gordon, a veteran of 16 Edinburgh derbies during his time at Hearts, said: "It is a big, important game, there is no getting away from that.
"You try to treat it as a normal game as much as you can, and in most respects, we will treat it as a normal game. "But you cannot deny that it is a massive game and one that takes on added importance.''
Every day as he prepares for training, the 25-year-old goalkeeper finds himself face-to-face with a photograph commemorating a day which is still celebrated on Wearside as one of the best in the club's recent history.
In November 2000, Sunderland were leading 2-1 at St James' Park, where they had famously won by the same score the previous season, with just minutes remaining when Newcastle were awarded a penalty, and Alan Shearer stepped up at the Gallowgate End to confront Thomas Sorensen with few inside the stadium expecting anything other than an equaliser.
But Sorensen thought differently and managed to keep out Shearer's effort to ensure himself a place in the club's history.
Gordon said: "There is a big picture of that penalty save down in the kit room, so I see it every day when I pick up my kit.
"I am well aware of that one. That would be nice.''
For so long this season, the Tyne-Wear derby looked as if it could unfold as a desperate battle for survival with both clubs languishing in the lower reaches of the Premier League table and in severe danger of being dragged into the scrap.
But three successive wins for Sunderland, before last weekend's defeat by Manchester City, have given them a more than fighting chance, while as many victories in an unbeaten five-game run for Kevin Keegan's Newcastle have eased them to the brink of safety.
Gordon, a veteran of 16 Edinburgh derbies during his time at Hearts, said: "It is a big, important game, there is no getting away from that.
"You try to treat it as a normal game as much as you can, and in most respects, we will treat it as a normal game. "But you cannot deny that it is a massive game and one that takes on added importance.''
The clips I have posted today were lifted from Skysports and ESPNSoccernet.
Look at this lameness:
http://www.soccernetstore.com/shop-by-team-sunderland-afc.html
One shirt for sale? Ugh.
http://www.soccernetstore.com/shop-by-team-sunderland-afc.html
One shirt for sale? Ugh.
Renz
An Army of One
Yeah, that's weak. I got my shirt on sale a few years ago when the Black Cats were relegated.
The store is probably waiting for Sunderland to officially reach safety before they order next year's shirts.
As for the game tomorrow, I'm feeling like another 2-1 loss.
Seems like we've been on the wrong end of that score a lot this season. I really hope I'm wrong though.
Just to get this out there, I predict a referee will make a bad call late to cost Sundy the game.
Renz
An Army of One
That would be status quo for this season.
Hackett apologises to Keane for wrong calls
By Paul Fraser
The Northern Echo
Referees' chief Keith Hackett has offered an apology to manager Roy Keane for decisions' which have kept Sunderland in a relegation fight this season.
The Black Cats head to Newcastle United on Sunday still in need points to safeguard Premier League status.
But Sunderland would already be looking forward to a second campaign in the top flight had a number of wrong decisions gone correctly in their favour this season.
And, after another contentious call from referee Mike Riley led to defeat to Manchester City last weekend, Hackett has been in touch with Keane to say sorry.
Riley awarded a penalty to City when Daniel Sturridge tripped over his own feet in the area when the score was still goalless at the Stadium of Light. After Elano opened the scoring, Sunderland went on to lose 2-1.
Like so often this season, however, Keane kept his criticism of the official to a minimum. He has not yet been charged by the Football Association since stepping into management.
Nor has he made an official complaint to Hackett about some of the decisions that have gone against Sunderland, which would have amounted to six points prior to last weekend's loss to City.
Had Stephen Hunt's controversial last minute winner for Reading in December not deemed to have crossed the line, or two winning goals' not been ruled out against Aston Villa and Derby, Sunderland would have been sitting 11th.
That would mean a 13-point cushion over the bottom three with 12 points to play for, something not lost on Keane who feels there have been other poor calls from the men in the middle.
"We have had decisions go against us this year that we are still scratching our heads over,"
said the Irishman. "But I had a phone call from Keith Hackett apologising this week for some of the decisions which was little or no consolation.
"The penalty last week clearly was not a penalty. But these are the setbacks you have to deal with. It does seem we have had quite a lot against us. We have had seven or eight major calls blatantly wrong decisions. People say they even out and that means we will have five penalty awards on Sunday.
"Keith Hackett rang me. I do not know how he got my mobile!
We had a good chat. It didn't get me anywhere. It wasn't really about specific ones. There was plenty to talk about."
Earlier in the campaign, Keane was also offered an apology from an assessor after Michael Chopra's strike at Derby was wrongly deemed offside, but it is the first time he has known Hackett to pick up the phone.
He said: "In respect to Keith, he isn't ringing managers every week. I don't expect him to ring me next week and he might never again, but he felt the decision was such a bad one that he had to make the call.
"I could have had a few of those phone calls. Over the course of the season you're going to get decisions where you think that was a close call'.
"But we've had six or seven go against us where you think it's not even a close call - it's not even debatable' but it's gone against us. I reminded Keith of that."
With survival within reach, Keane knows there will be more than points at stake if referee Mike Dean makes a wrong decision against Newcastle - with local pride also taking a battering.
kablooey!
English on tour
Eng-gur-land Eng-gur-land
am i not enjoying work this morning........!
Stout
Hold onto the ball, Murray!
Really? I'm just lovely this morning.
Bummer
Renz
An Army of One
Another questionable penalty goes against Sunderland. Big surprise!
Stout
Hold onto the ball, Murray!
Another questionable penalty goes against Sunderland. Big surprise!
You still lose without that penalty, right?
I didn't get to see the game, but if you did, can you say if the ball hit his hand or not? If so, was his hand tucked back? Did he try to get it out of the way? I've seen a lot of handballs go AGAINST Newcastle (didn't get called) because the ref deemed the contact was incidental.
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