July 2009
“He didn’t lose his battle with cancer. He won 4-1”
– Some guy on the radio. Very apt.
“What is a club in any case? Not the buildings or the directors or the people who...”
– Bobby hits the nail on the head
A message from Shite Seats...
…on the England flag, and some other pics from SJP tonight:
Newcastle legend dies →
Former Newcastle United manager Sir Bobby Robson has died following a battle with cancer at the age of 76.
“Look at this as a door”
– http://tinyurl.com/bobbydocumentary
Skip to 26:00. Classic Sir Bobby.
“If we invite any player up to the Quayside to see the girls and then
up to our...”
– Bobby recommends NUFC to potential signings…
Give to Sir Bobbys charity!! →
“They can’t be monks - we don’t want them to be monks, we want them...”
– A quote-a-day from Sir Bobby: Bobby Robson talks about off-the-field misdemeanours of his players.
My Thoughts....
“What can you say about a man, whom it has all been said before?
Sir Bobby was the epitome of everything that is good about being a Geordie, he was kind, friendly, selfless and most of all he made us all smile. He knew his faults but also knew his strengths and he strived towards perfection everywhere he worked whilst making friends in often difficult circumstances.
He will always be...
El ex entrenador inglés Bobby Robson muere de... →
Argentinian news break the story
Zmarł Bobby Robson →
Polish news break the story
Sir Bobby Robson est mort →
French news break the story
Sir Bobby Robson s'est éteint →
Swiss News TSR Sport break the news
PSV eert Bobby Robson →
Dutch Newspaper De Telegraaf break the news
“Look at those olive trees. They’re two hundred years old - from before the...”
– A quote-an-hour from Sir Bobby: Sir Bobby talks about how great life is in Barcelona.
Thoughts on Sir Bobby from Gaz
When Bobby came in 1999, I had major doubts. I can’t quite recall why, I thought he was getting on a bit and wasn’t sure if he was right for us at the time.
How wrong I was.
He was the grandad you’d lost, the uncle you never met. He was Mr Newcastle.
I met him a few months ago at a book signing. He was completely knackered, he needed help to his seat, help for someone to open...
Treinador Bobby Robson morre aos 76 anos →
Portuguese press breaks the news
Addio a Bobby Robson Guidò Inghilterra e Barça →
Italian Sports Press breaks SBR story
Sir Bobby Robson - Twitter Loves You - RIP
Sir Bobby Robson passes - heres some tributes from twitter within the last 20 minutes…. @russellwardle Sad day for football. RIP Sir Bobby Robson @Lewifive0 RIP Bobby Robson! A true legend! @neil_berry So sad to hear about Sir Bobby Robson. A true footballing legend and gentleman. My favourite England manager of all time. @toffs09 Toffs would like to pay special tribute to Sir Bobby Robson,...
Sir Bobby 'We love you'
Fitting that the last goal Robson sees fly into the net is by Shearer at SJP!
RIP Sir Bobby
An utter, utter legend in the truest sense of the word.
The world is a sadder place without you.
Thoughts are with his family from all at SS.
Ranger makes it to the U19 Euro Final →
Taylor calls for commitment →
Toon defender Steven Taylor has told his team-mates to quit the club if they are not committed to the team.
Keegan in fresh Toon link →
Newcastle are set to enter takeover talks with a Dubai tycoon who plans to install Kevin Keegan as manager at St James’ Park.
Iranian Owners, Players and Coaches - what's next! →
More f++ckin crazyness in the zany world of Newcastle United FC.
Toon to lose defender →
Sebastien Bassong is all set to leave Newcastle after agreeing to join Tottenham once the transfer embargo is lifted.
“They failed to provide that proof of funds despite having plenty of...”
– That ubiquitous ‘club source’ comments on the Profitable (or ProfitbLOL) Group.
Toon bid withdrawn →
Singapore-based Profitable Group have withdrawn their interest in buying Newcastle United after failing to provide proof of funding.
Utter bollocks...
It would appear that the rumours flying around were bollocks, which is a massive shame given the potentially good news it would have brought about.
Although the source remains adamant that something important happened on Friday - the longer this drags on, the more it appears to be someone being a bit over-optimistic.
We sincerely hope something happens soon, or the saying ‘do a...
“Sky Sports News understands that the [Profitable] group were unable to provide...”
– Mint. One more down.
Toon turmoil grows →
Alan Shearer says he has no idea whether he will be Newcastle manager next season with uncertainty mounting over the club’s ownership.
“Nilmar gibt dem VfL einen Korb, Martins möchte nach Wolfsburg”
– Looks like the Wolfsburg Allgemeine state the offer at Wolfsburg maybe enough to tempt Martins away from NUFC
Shearer admits Toon frustration →
Newcastle legend Alan Shearer admits he is still in the dark over whether he will be in charge at the club next season.
ShiteSeats stats 27th July (7.1k+)
7,114 site visits 23,034 page visits 3.24 pages/visit 53 different countries (new countries inc. - Austria) 380 different cities (some new cities - San Francisco, Burgas) Compared with 13th July 09 (6.5k+) 6,515 site visits 21,193 page visits 3.25 pages/visit 51 different countries (new countries inc. - South Africa) 364 different cities (some new cities -Belo Horizonte, Suginami)
“J’ai un peu peur pour ce club et ses supporters fantastiques (peut-être...”
– Translated: “I am concerned for the club and the fantastic supporters, possibly the best in the UK or even Europe”.
United’s plight is discussed on L’Équipe.fr - a French sport magazine.
Not a big club, though.
Spartans to play Mags 100 years on.... →
Sir Bobby honoured by SJP →
Leyton Orient 6 (SIX) - 1 NUFC
Playing well, then.
Striker joins rivals →
Newcastle have missed out on the signing of Ched Evans as Alan Shearer becomes increasingly frustrated with the lack of news.
So the new away strip is selling well - 3 people... →
Sunday or Monday? Habib's away?
Looks like Habib Beye is offski, the first of the mass exodus, with Hull or Pompey favourites to sign the want-away defender.
One of the only players we’d like to see stay at NUFC, for him to leave to a team such as Pompey or Hull would really begin to cement the depths to which we have fallen.
Good luck Habib, and good Beye…
Pompey switch on for defender →
Portsmouth are set to step up their interest in Newcastle’s want-away defender Habib Beye following their takeover.
“Already the yellow strip has outsold the new home outfit in terms of online...”
– nufc.co.uk - Hmmm.
Winger bid dismissed →
Bolton have dismissed speculation linking them with a swoop for Newcastle winger Damien Duff.
“It would be a brave soul that would predict our lineup at West Bromwich Albion,...”
– Hmmm. www.nufc.com
Huddersfield 0-1 NUFC
Kevin Nolan scored the only goal in a bad-tempered game at the Galpharm. Habib Beye was subbed at half-time after sparking a brawl and Collocini (!) had a barny with some other fella. In happier news, Nicky Butt has injured his hand and will miss the start of the season.
Trotters eye winger swoop →
Bolton are reported to be lining up a swoop for Newcastle winger Damien Duff, who could be available for a cut-price fee.
Hughton May Lead Toon into New Season →
Absolutely awesome.
Words cannot describe how excited we all should be at this prospect.