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Just Another Year In The Life Of A Newcastle Fan

December 31st, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 113 Comments

We’ve had 3 managers at the club this year, so another 12 months of normal activity for Newcastle United Football Club fans is about to end.

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Let’s hope for more of this from Joe Kinnear next year

We’ll go through the main events that have happened during this last year and if we missed any, then please don’t remind us – they may be just too painful for us to recall.  :D

In 2008 Sam Allardyce was sacked in early January after a rather ordinary start as Newcastle United manager.

But when the Allardyce sacking came, it was still somewhat of a surprise. Big Sam is now manager at Blackburn Rovers, and we wish him well.

Newcastle then pursued Harry Redknapp, then Portsmouth manager, soon after that, and after Harry initially said he would take the job, he backed out at a dinner with his friends, and within 3 days the City of Newcastle rejoiced as Ashley brought back the Messiah to Newcastle United – the great Kevin Keegan.

Kevin found it difficult to get going initially and it was 10 games before he got our first win with Kevin back as manager, but after that breakthrough we did very well, and even had a good start to this season, with 4 points from our first two games, plus an exciting win at Coventry City in the Carling Cup.

But then after the Coventry game, in which James Milner had one of his best games ever for the club, came a big surprise as Milner was sold to Aston Villa for £12M, against Kevin’s wishes. Newcastle fans were shocked and we all thought that to be rather odd.

But about 5 days later all hell broke loose on the last day of the transfer window at the Newcastle club, over some argument between Keegan and the Board, and after a few days of trying to get Kevin Keagan to stay at the club, Keegan finally resigned.

We still don’t know just exactly what happened, but Kevin is now suing Newcastle United Football Club for £8M, for improper dismissal, and after this case is complete, maybe we’ll get to know exactly what did happen. Maybe.

Newcastle fans were furious at Keegan leaving the club and turned immediately on Ashley, who happened to be in America when Keegan resigned, and after multiple demonstrations, Mike Ashley finally issued a statement saying he would sell the Newcastle club.

We then lost 5 games on the trot, four in the league, and were sinking fast until Ashley tried to get Terry Venables to the club, but when that failed Ashley appointed Joe Kinnear, right out of the blue, as Newcastle manager, on a month by month basis until the club was sold.

Joe did very well and was able to stop the rot, to his credit, and he was then appointed manager through the end of the year to give the club just a little stability.

While Joe’s done a decent job both on and off the field, we are still not out of the woods yet, in terms of relegation.

And then just last Sunday owner Mike Ashley announced, to nobody’s real surprise, announced that he had taken the club off the market, after failing to sell the club over the last four months or so, and would now be keeping the club.

Hours later of course, we were hammered 5-1 by Liverpool, just in case we thought we had a good team, although in truth we had lots of injuries for that game – well that’s our excuse in any case.

So in retrospect was has happened this last year is just another uneventful 12 months in the life of being a Newcastle United fan.

Nothing really exciting like actually winning something.

We now look forward to Ashley supporting Joe Kinnear to strengthen the squad in the January transfer market, and we hope at least that we can stay in the Premier League this season – that’s the least we hope for.

On the upside, it would be great, and yes – rather amazing, if we could get into Europe next season, and the chances of that are about the same as getting relegated, with 14 clubs so bunched together in the league right now.

We would not venture to even think what things will be like in 12 months time, but as long as we are still in the Premier League, we guess we’ll be OK.

We expect to again we writing about yet another uneventful year next year at this time – but you just never know with Newcastle United.

But our main message is to wish a Happy New Year To Newcastle United fans all around the world – and we know there are lots and lots of them – we know that.

And as far as next year goes ………..

Howay The Lads!!

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113 responses so far ↓

  • 1 Gareth Coker // Dec 31, 2008 at 3:59 PM

    Well, we may win the FA Cup this year. We live in hope.

    Happy New Year from Japan!

  • 2 Turkish Magpie // Dec 31, 2008 at 4:10 PM

    Happy new year from Turkey!

  • 3 blurrr... // Dec 31, 2008 at 4:12 PM

    Happy new year from Brunei!

  • 4 neeraj // Dec 31, 2008 at 4:12 PM

    HAPPY NEW YEAR

  • 5 Hugh Jorgan // Dec 31, 2008 at 4:14 PM

    Happy New Year from Spain

  • 6 Bosamuelson // Dec 31, 2008 at 4:17 PM

    Happy new year from Germany

  • 7 reillers // Dec 31, 2008 at 4:19 PM

    Sam was this year, Christ.

    Athbhliain faoi Mhaise Daoibh!!

  • 8 daniel... // Dec 31, 2008 at 4:19 PM

    happy new year from south shields =p

    howeyy the lads!!

  • 9 Daniel Abela (Malta) // Dec 31, 2008 at 4:22 PM

    happy new year from MALTA!!!!

    Howay the lads!!! We wont give up…and lets just hope that 2009 will bea year which will be remembered for making great results on the field!!!

  • 10 Hugh Jorgan // Dec 31, 2008 at 4:23 PM

    Feliz Año nuevo
    (castillano)

  • 11 Hugh Jorgan // Dec 31, 2008 at 4:24 PM

    Feliz Any Nou
    (Valenciano)

  • 12 sweendog // Dec 31, 2008 at 4:24 PM

    Tiocfaidh Ar La .. hopefully this year FA cup .. that’d make up for a hell of a nightmare 4 seasons.
    Happy New Years fellow Newkie supporters.

  • 13 Antti // Dec 31, 2008 at 4:25 PM

    Happy new year from Finland.

    Hyvaa uutta vuotta!

    I’m not looking forward the cup at the moment.. not with the injury hit squad. would be happy if we survive the relegation scrap.

  • 14 dougnufc // Dec 31, 2008 at 4:28 PM

    Happy New Year from Hong Kong!

    30 mins into year 2009 here already!

  • 15 KuWaiTi MaGPiE // Dec 31, 2008 at 4:29 PM

    HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM KUWAIT

  • 16 ditto // Dec 31, 2008 at 4:32 PM

    happy new year from vietnam!

  • 17 carleezud // Dec 31, 2008 at 4:39 PM

    happy new year, from SINGAPORE!
    long life newcastle fan

  • 18 Toon1978 // Dec 31, 2008 at 4:45 PM

    HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM WALLSEND!!!!!!

  • 19 nimo // Dec 31, 2008 at 4:45 PM

    just so you guys know we had two loan signings from arsenal lined up but due to injuries and some off field problems, i have a friend who helps with the set up there and he said diaby who they wont let come cos there looking to offload eboue and denilson was coming but with cesc getting injued they cant afford to let him go.

  • 20 Marty-TOON RISING // Dec 31, 2008 at 4:47 PM

    Godt Nytt År from Norway

  • 21 Toontastic // Dec 31, 2008 at 4:47 PM

    We should really expect it for next season, this season has been the same as the previous seasons, Newcastle in turmoil, 1 suprise team, 1 underachieving team, foreign flops and wenger moaning. it gets a bit obvious now, watch Newcastle in more turmoil next year I can all most predict it

  • 22 nightfall // Dec 31, 2008 at 4:56 PM

    happy new year from slovenia..

    ..and..cheers :)

  • 23 Andy Hone // Dec 31, 2008 at 5:01 PM

    Howay the Lads!!!

    Up the Premier League we go!!! in 09!!!

  • 24 egg // Dec 31, 2008 at 5:01 PM

    Happy new year from Surrey

  • 25 scotty // Dec 31, 2008 at 5:03 PM

    Happy new year from kingston park. Lets just hope we don’t get relegated this season!!! Lets face it – we could hardly complain based on the last few years…..

  • 26 J Tudor // Dec 31, 2008 at 5:04 PM

    I don’t wish Big headed Sam A best wishes in fact he’ll be too busy talking himself up to notice if Blackburn get relegated. Some of the worst tactics I have seen under this man, going into almost every game looking for a draw. Hope Blyth wipe the floor with him!!!

  • 27 Sania // Dec 31, 2008 at 5:06 PM

    Happy New Year From Belarus!!!!!

  • 28 Erik Svansbo // Dec 31, 2008 at 5:06 PM

    Happy new year from Sweden!

  • 29 Ed Dub // Dec 31, 2008 at 5:07 PM

    Happy New Year from Ireland!!

    May we only have two managers next year!!

  • 30 ToonAsia // Dec 31, 2008 at 5:13 PM

    Happy New Year from Malaysia!!

    Howay The Lads!!

  • 31 Gareth Coker // Dec 31, 2008 at 5:13 PM

    For half you lot commenting, it’s not even the New Year yet ;)

  • 32 geordie jock // Dec 31, 2008 at 5:13 PM

    Happy New Year from Kelso to all nufc fans everywhere. It can’t be any worse in 2010. can it? In all the years i have followed the toon i never felt this bad going into the new year but as usual i still have hope. I don’t know why cos i’m sure to get a kick in the b*lls from the club i can’t stop supporting. I cant help hoping and i can’t stop praying that this will be our year. If the fat B*****d that is destroying our club ever gets to listen to the supporters, will he please take notice of us and get his f****ing finger out to get this club where it belongs (and not in the championship).

  • 33 Soren // Dec 31, 2008 at 5:16 PM

    Happy newyear from Denmark

  • 34 Dan157 // Dec 31, 2008 at 5:16 PM

    J Tudor

    Do you reckon Big Sam will go to Blyth looking for a draw. I think his philosophy is always that when away from home. i know for sure he used to tell our players to sit back for the first 30 mins and try and stop the home team, christ we went to Derby last year and did that. Could be interesting if Blackburn go there and don’t attack.

  • 35 Nick // Dec 31, 2008 at 5:18 PM

    Ed I don’t wish Allardyce well. I hate him with a passion. Long ball, negative, physical, ugly, ground emptier. A cancer on and a disgrace to football. He’s left us with a pile of absolute rubbish, apart from beye and Enrique.

  • 36 fostino // Dec 31, 2008 at 5:19 PM

    Happy new year from Stab City – Limerick!!

  • 37 Steeley // Dec 31, 2008 at 5:19 PM

    Happy New Year (almost!) from Cyprus!

    Just a few quick things I think will/should happen in January:

    1. If someone offers £6m for Owen then take it. Nothing less though. I think if he was serious about staying with us he would have signed a contract extension now.

    2. We desperately need to get an AM and a LB in. I know we need a RB with Beye out now too, but I would take the first two as essential.

    3. We cant get carried away with wanting to spend loads in this window. Its not the best time to get the best players in (clubs dont want to sell), and even though Ashley has taken the club off the market, he wont want to do a ‘Citeh!

    4. If Ashley is serious about staying, we really need to just behind him. I hated what he did to this club, but lets make it s 2009 resolution to stand firm for the club….if we kick him out and piss him off, what the hell else will happen to the club?

    5. The club need to make a big decision on Kinnear. I really like the guy, but is he really long term for Newcastle? I totally agree he should be here until the summer, but the board and Ashley need to be looking now for a new manager in the summer as I dont think Kinnear is long-term for us.

    6. We should stop mentioning Given leaving. Shay has come out personally many times saying that he will stay here to see his career out. Bearing in mind how much some of the worlds keepers go for, £8m is a seriously bad joke. If a club offers around £15m then that changes things, but I dont think that will happen.

    7. Geremi, Cacapa and Viduka should be sold this window. I would include Smith in that, but I dont think anyone would bid for him when he’s crocked.

    8. Ameobi….well, what do you say about him. Just at the time when you feel certain we will finally get shot of him, he gets ANOTHER chance. I must say he has come a little bit better this time, but he IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH. I dont think for a second that Kinnear will sell him, but I hope he does.

    9. Well, thats it really. Thanks for listening. Does anyone agree?

    Oh, and before I forget….does anyone else think that UEFA/FIFA need to re-look at the whole offside issue and revert back to the “if ANY player is ahead of the defender, then it’s offside”….too many times now have I seen “inactive” players getting away with being offside. The defenders will ALWAYS look at all players behind them, and no matter where the ball ends up, if someone is ahead of the defenders they will take that into account when trying to play the other team offside. It really, REALLY pisses me off when I see it happen!!!

  • 38 NotAGhostToon // Dec 31, 2008 at 5:29 PM

    Happy New Year from sunny Darlington (I’ll say happy new year from nottingham as well were i’m at uni)

  • 39 listie // Dec 31, 2008 at 5:44 PM

    Always in the back of my mind, if Newcastle ever did become stable, predictable and slightly successful, what would we talk about :) !!

    Anyways Happy New Year from my own little part of Newcastle in Worcestershire, have a good one

  • 40 chuck // Dec 31, 2008 at 5:46 PM

    Happy new year from New York City.

  • 41 luciano:brasil // Dec 31, 2008 at 5:46 PM

    alô a todos um feliz ano de 2009 para toons.
    e que este ano seja vitorioso a nós .valeu

  • 42 Santi // Dec 31, 2008 at 5:46 PM

    Happy new year to all the Toon faithful from the USA!

  • 43 CLINT FLICK // Dec 31, 2008 at 5:51 PM

    Happy New Year from HELL!
    :D

  • 44 luciano:brasil // Dec 31, 2008 at 5:51 PM

    feliz ano novo a todos toons (Brasil) 2009 de felicidades .valeu

  • 45 hanzowen // Dec 31, 2008 at 5:55 PM

    “HAPPY NEW YEAR to all” or on my language is “SELAMAT TAHUN BARU 2009 UNTUK SEMUA”.
    Be it a good year of everythings to us all.

    here from Malaysia

  • 46 NorthernPaul // Dec 31, 2008 at 5:57 PM

    Happy New Year from a Magpie in Scotland!!

  • 47 BUDGIE // Dec 31, 2008 at 5:58 PM

    Happy New Year boys from a geordie exile and fan of fifty years, I still keep hoping.

  • 48 chuck // Dec 31, 2008 at 5:59 PM

    Uneventful ?
    I think Chaotic is a more apt description.

  • 49 CLINT FLICK // Dec 31, 2008 at 6:10 PM

    WE ARE THE GEORDIES…………………..
    THE GEORDIE BOOT BOYS………………..

    TOON TOON BLACK N WHITE ARMY………..

    HOWAY THE LADS………………..

  • 50 CLINT FLICK // Dec 31, 2008 at 6:13 PM

    HOWAY

    sing with me……………………….

    WE ARE THE GEORDIES………………….

  • 51 Tua // Dec 31, 2008 at 6:14 PM

    This year was full of mess. Next year can only be better.

    Happy New Year from Thailand.

  • 52 beyethegreat // Dec 31, 2008 at 6:23 PM

    first off

    happy neew year frpm bishop auckland

    2nd tua

    tua it could get worse we could get relegated i am not saying we will but it could happen

    3rdley CLINT FLICK

    WE ARE THE GEORDIES
    THE GEORDIE BOOT BOYS

    FOR WE ARE MENTAL

    FOR WE ARE MAD FOR WE ARE THE LOYLAST FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS THE WORLD HAS EVER HAD

    TOON TOON

    BLACK N WHITE ARMY

    NEWCASTLE NEWCASTLE NEWCASTLE NEWCASTLE AND SO ON

    POGO IF YOU LOVE THE TOON
    POGO IF YOU LOVE THE TOON
    POGO IF YOU LOVE THE TOON
    POGO IF YOU LOVE THE TOON

    iwanna sing blaydon races but iam confuzed with the lyrics(i keep hearing different versions lol)

  • 53 wigaz // Dec 31, 2008 at 6:30 PM

    Happy New Year from North Shields! lets hope for a few quality signings in Jan or 2009 could be the worst year in a long time for all Black & White!

  • 54 JakartaGeordie // Dec 31, 2008 at 6:39 PM

    Happy New Year to all Geordies from a Whitley Bay exile in Jakarta.

    Take a good look at where all the New Year wishes are coming from and let the world know about Newcastle’s global support!

  • 55 Toony // Dec 31, 2008 at 6:44 PM

    Happy New Year from Blyth,
    howay the lads,
    and
    haway the Spartans
    I might have a good year, one team or another

  • 56 cause I got the girth // Dec 31, 2008 at 6:47 PM

    happy new year!!
    love
    mam

  • 57 safferusa // Dec 31, 2008 at 6:53 PM

    Im going to try and be positive about the new year, and steal a line from a secret supporter of NUFC – “Yes we can!!”

    Maybe he can buy the club?

    http://s496.photobucket.com/albums/rr328/safferusa/?action=view&current=Obama.jpg

  • 58 Toon1978 // Dec 31, 2008 at 6:56 PM

    Safferusa

    Very good mate we can only wish lol.

  • 59 safferusa // Dec 31, 2008 at 6:57 PM

    PS: a lekker nuwe jaar vir julle almal,
    ons gaan suip vanaand!

  • 60 beyethegreat // Dec 31, 2008 at 7:04 PM

    safferusa

    i heard hes a west ham

    p.s

    is it safe to drink afte you have had cough medicine

  • 61 safferusa // Dec 31, 2008 at 7:09 PM

    i dont think cough medicine has ever stopped me, if anything the mix will help you forget the things you get up to tonight hah

  • 62 craig // Dec 31, 2008 at 7:16 PM

    happy new year hope 2009 is a good year for the toon

  • 63 geordierevolution // Dec 31, 2008 at 7:25 PM

    Happy new year from the midlands
    Heres to a bit of stability

  • 64 IndiaMag // Dec 31, 2008 at 7:35 PM

    The Comeback is on!! go the toon!!

    A very happy new year from INDIA!!!

  • 65 Puli // Dec 31, 2008 at 7:47 PM

    Happy new year from Finland!!

  • 66 Arnold Black&Decker // Dec 31, 2008 at 7:51 PM

    Happy New Year from Mars!

    …get your ass to mars…get your ass to mars..

  • 67 Mad India // Dec 31, 2008 at 7:55 PM

    Mumbay-Goa hula hula….year off madness…

  • 68 harrier // Dec 31, 2008 at 8:51 PM

    happy new year from edinburgh

  • 69 Will I am // Dec 31, 2008 at 8:59 PM

    Happy New Year from a Magpie in Uganda.
    Howay castle fans and supporters.

  • 70 O'Hurley // Dec 31, 2008 at 9:14 PM

    WE’RE GEORDIES!
    WE’RE MENTAL!
    WE’RE OFF OUR F*CKING HEADS!

    Happy New Year from Nashville, Tennessee!!

    I’m not sure lads, but I think I’m the only NUFC supporter in all of Tennessee:) I’ll raise my glass (of Toon Broon, of course) tonight to toast the Toon and pray for our imminent (if VERY delayed) success!!

    “Well, I went to Blaydon Races,
    it was on the 9th of June
    1862 on a summer’s afternoon.
    We took the bus from Balmbras
    and she was heavy laden
    Away we went along Collingwood Street
    That’s on the road to Blaydon!

    Oh me lads, you should have seen us gannin’
    passin’ the folks along the road
    just as they were standin’
    All the lads and lasses there
    all with smilin’ faces
    Gannin’ along the Scotswood Roooooaaaad
    Ta see the Blaydon Races!!

  • 71 Geordie Exile // Dec 31, 2008 at 9:20 PM

    I want to wish each and every toon fan a very happy new year. I’m hoping JFK can bring in the necessary players we need so that we can climb the table and avoid relegation this season. Here’s hoping…..Howay the lads!!!

  • 72 O'Hurley // Dec 31, 2008 at 9:40 PM

    (last comment must’ve got moderated, so here goes again…) :)

    WE’RE GEORDIES!
    WE’RE MENTAL!
    WE’RE OFF OUR @*&$%#^ HEADS!!

    Happy New Year from Nashville, Tennessee!!!

    Lads, I’m pretty sure I’m the only one of us here… definately standing alone, so you guys on this blog are my NUFC family! Much love!!

    I’ll raise me glass t’night to toast the mighty Toon! We may not win the games we should, but we’ve got more heart than anybody else!

    Beyethegreat- this one’s for you:

    v1. Well, we went to Blaydon Races,twas on the 9th of June
    1862 on a summer’s afternoon
    We took the bus from balmbras
    and she was heavy laden,
    away we went along Collingwood Street,
    That’s on the road to Blaydon!

    Chorus:
    Oh, me lads! Ya should’ve seen us gannin’
    Passin’ the folks along the road,
    just as they were standin’
    All the lads and lasses there, all wit’ smilin’ faces,
    Gannin’ along the Scotswood Rooooaaad,
    to see the Blaydon Races!

    v2.We flew past Armstrong’s factory
    and up by the Robben Adair
    Then we crossed ower the railway bridge,
    the bus wheel flew off there!
    The lasses lost their crinolenes,
    the vails that hide their faces,
    I got two black eyes and a broken nose
    Gannin’ ta Blaydon Races!

    Chorus

    v3. When we got the wheel back on,
    away we went again!
    Them that had their noses broke,
    they went back ower hyem
    Some went to the dispensary
    and some to Dr. Gibbs’s
    And others to the infirmiry to mend their broken ribses!

    Chorus

    v4. And when we got to the Paradise Club
    the money games begun.
    It was four and twenty on the bus
    and how we dance and sung!
    They called on me to sing a song
    so I sang ‘em Paddy Fagan.
    I danced a jig and I shook me twig the day we went to Blaydon!

    Chorus

    v5. We flew across the Chain (Tyne?) Bridge,
    right into Blaydon Toon.
    The barman, he was callin’ then
    they called him “Jackie Broon”
    I saw him talkin’ to some chaps
    and them he was persuadin’
    To gan and see Geordie Ridley’s show
    at Mechanics’ Hall in Bladyon

    Chorus

    v6. Now the rain had poured all day and night
    and it made the groond quite muddy
    Coffee Johnny had a white hat on, and was shoutin’ “Wee stole the cuddy?!”
    There were spice stalls and monkey shows
    and aud wives sellin’ ciders
    and the chap on the ha’penny roond-aboot
    singin’ “Now, me lads, for riders!”

    Chorus x2

    Not bad for a Yank, huh? :)

  • 73 Will I am // Dec 31, 2008 at 9:49 PM

    O’Hurley thanks alot and a happy new year.

  • 74 kajman // Dec 31, 2008 at 10:07 PM

    hi to all you toon fans, im in the forces .and far away..but my heart is back home..heres to a better 2009, away the lads

  • 75 Toonkistan // Dec 31, 2008 at 10:11 PM

    Happy New Year from Pakistan :)

  • 76 NepToon // Dec 31, 2008 at 10:19 PM

    Happy New Year from Nepal.

    Up the table we go. Howay the Lads!

  • 77 micknufc // Dec 31, 2008 at 10:45 PM

    “HAPPY NEW YEAR”
    TO ALL FELLOW MAGS ARL OWA THE JOINT,from cramlington.

  • 78 roy morten79(norway) // Dec 31, 2008 at 10:45 PM

    happy new year from norway.. spesielt til alle supportere i norge..

  • 79 toonbully // Dec 31, 2008 at 10:49 PM

    Get the hell off the blog you saddo ’s and go and party like there’s no tomorrra , who the jhell is ashley anyway,…….!! HNY …..X

  • 80 GOERDIE IN NORWAY // Dec 31, 2008 at 11:32 PM

    happy new year from ….YOU guessed it norway

  • 81 GOERDIE IN NORWAY // Dec 31, 2008 at 11:35 PM

    roy morten79(norway)

    WHERE IN NORWAY ARE YOU FROM

  • 82 wsq // Jan 1, 2009 at 12:16 AM

    ASHLEY OUT!

  • 83 Paul141726 // Jan 1, 2009 at 12:24 AM

    Happy New Year to all!! May 2009 be a year for all Toon fans to savor some fine football and lots of hope for more of the same in the future.
    HTL.

  • 84 Gilbert Pithwick // Jan 1, 2009 at 12:32 AM

    Does anyone want to be my friend?

    Its new years, and nobody wants to be my friend because im a realy boring person?

  • 85 Disorder // Jan 1, 2009 at 12:37 AM

    happy new year from Slovenia

    sre?no novo leto iz Slovenije

  • 86 Gilbert Pithwick // Jan 1, 2009 at 12:39 AM

    Pleeeeeeeeeeease????

    Il even let you use my new ‘how to pull a bird’ book!! ??? :)

  • 87 Gilbert Pithwick // Jan 1, 2009 at 12:41 AM

    Santa braught it for me for christmas!!!! :)

    I love it!!!! :)

    He came down the chimney!!! :)

  • 88 AndrewNUFC // Jan 1, 2009 at 12:50 AM

    happy new year everyone, have a good one

  • 89 Piers // Jan 1, 2009 at 1:07 AM

    Happy New Year Everyone!!!! :) !!!!!

    I hope we get three good young players this January:

    LB
    AM
    CDM

    Hopefully we can get a midfielder like Manuel Fernandes….a young player with a lot of potential!!!!

    Here’s to a great 09!!!! Horay Lads!!!

  • 90 Robert // Jan 1, 2009 at 3:13 AM

    Happy New year from Croatia.Sretna Nova godina,sve najbolje

  • 91 ToonRich // Jan 1, 2009 at 3:34 AM

    HAPPY NEW YEAR to all fellow toons :)

    Sorry it’s a bit late like!!

    Great to see we have such a broad following…Santi stood out the most to me! Reminds me of that guy in ‘Goal’ Santiago, the toon hero LOL!!

    Cheers ;)
    ToonRich

  • 92 Jon in America // Jan 1, 2009 at 4:35 AM

    Happy New Year you lot!

    Here’s to good cheer, or as much good cheer as a Toon fan can get!

  • 93 ksmit // Jan 1, 2009 at 4:57 AM

    Haven’t seen it yet, so happy new year from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. We have just over 2 hours before the new year so this will be my last comment of this year. Despite only having seen two live games at St. James’ this has become a religion to me. Thank you to all of you fellow supporters for keeping the faith!!! HOWAY THE LADS!

  • 94 wsq // Jan 1, 2009 at 5:54 AM

    out ashley out

  • 95 Andynufctt // Jan 1, 2009 at 5:55 AM

    Happy New Year from Cambodia.
    Just got up we are 7 hours ahead so was partying.
    whatever happens lets just keep on supporting the toon, they need us.

  • 96 yet_another_indian_toon // Jan 1, 2009 at 6:15 AM

    The future looks bleak (and depressing after most toon matches). Can’t see any any improvement in the performances. Looks like another foobared year….

  • 97 yet_another_indian_toon // Jan 1, 2009 at 6:17 AM

    Oh I forgot, wish you all a very happy new year.

    this fan(atic) brings wishes from the chilly midwest.

    Cheerio mate!

  • 98 Sonix // Jan 1, 2009 at 6:17 AM

    Happy New Year from Viet Nam

    howay the lads,hope NUFC get more successful in this year

  • 99 raghav // Jan 1, 2009 at 6:26 AM

    we are always going to fight relegation,till we have this management.ashley out

  • 100 Jimi // Jan 1, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    Happy New Year from China!

    Fasten your seatbelts ladies and gentlemen, another year’s in toon…

  • 101 Azrail // Jan 1, 2009 at 7:03 AM

    Happy New year from Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia…My wish for 2009 is that Mike Ashley will spend on 5 new players (2 defenders, 2 midfielders & 1 striker) & sign on Michael Owen & Harper. For now, all I want to do is…..
    DREAM, DREAM, DREAM!!!!
    Selamat Tahun Baru 2009! HOWAY…………

  • 102 Kowloontoon // Jan 1, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    Happy New Year 2009 from Hong Kong to all Toon fans everywhere! Especially to Uncle Bob, wish you good health and may God bless you!

    Have faith lads and lasses.

  • 103 ShAkA // Jan 1, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    im new here but i have been nufc’s fan for years now…

    Happy New Year n may 2009 bring stability n happiness to all NUFC fans….

  • 104 ShAkA // Jan 1, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    yo blurrr…im from brunei too…nice to know another bruneian is a fan of nufc…not dat typical reds n blue…

  • 105 jenson // Jan 1, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009 FROM MALAYSIA………….

  • 106 Guinea Mag // Jan 1, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    Happy New Year to all Geordies from a Blyth exile working in Guinea……

    Howay the toon, and come on Blyth Spartans!!!

  • 107 Anis // Jan 1, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    Happy New Year to all of wor toon.

  • 108 Ericles // Jan 1, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    A happy new year to all my fans and please do not believe all you read in the papers – I do not write any of it!. Howay the lads and the future to Geordies everywhere.

  • 109 wsq // Jan 1, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    out ashley out!

  • 110 wsq // Jan 1, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    come february no quality players in we will be bottom of the pile relegation ashley out out out

  • 111 terry // Jan 1, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    wsq- shhhhhhh

  • 112 TROJAN 69 // Jan 1, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    happy new year from sunny walker,p.s f**k off ashley.

  • 113 Vladimir Savic // Jan 1, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    HNY from SERBIA !!!




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