John Smith
@barwineewindas.bsky.social
Lawyer turned criminologist, #heedarmy by birth, #nufc by upbringing. May occasionally post about #eurovision, too.
Anyone who thinks Howe should be under pressure is mental, obvs, but he's not getting a tune out of these at the minute. He doesn't seem to know what to do with all the new players he's got, and the subbing half a team on thing just doesn't work. He's got a job on, because we're crap atm
November 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Anyone who thinks Howe should be under pressure is mental, obvs, but he's not getting a tune out of these at the minute. He doesn't seem to know what to do with all the new players he's got, and the subbing half a team on thing just doesn't work. He's got a job on, because we're crap atm
You can only tell yourself 'it'll come good when it clicks' for so long. We're approaching the point at which we might have to accept that we've gone backwards, despite signing half a team in the summer. We don't defend, our midfield way off, we've no attack and subs don't help. Worrying times #nufc
November 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
You can only tell yourself 'it'll come good when it clicks' for so long. We're approaching the point at which we might have to accept that we've gone backwards, despite signing half a team in the summer. We don't defend, our midfield way off, we've no attack and subs don't help. Worrying times #nufc
This second half has been a shambles. A rabble. Several parts of it are on the manager. Burn should never have been on the pitch after the first incident. Pope should have been stepped down after the mistake last week. It's nowhere near good enough from #nufc
November 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This second half has been a shambles. A rabble. Several parts of it are on the manager. Burn should never have been on the pitch after the first incident. Pope should have been stepped down after the mistake last week. It's nowhere near good enough from #nufc
I'm trying to think of a worse performance under Howe, and can't think of many. Considering the opposition, this has been a shocker. Our away form is shocking #nufc
November 2, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I'm trying to think of a worse performance under Howe, and can't think of many. Considering the opposition, this has been a shocker. Our away form is shocking #nufc
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The Real BBC ‘Impartiality Crisis’ Is Its Constant Platforming of Hard Right Tufton Street Think Tanks – Byline Times
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The Real BBC ‘Impartiality Crisis’ Is Its Constant Platforming of Hard Right Tufton Street Think Tanks
The broadcaster provides an oversized platform for representatives from opaquely-funded libertarian lobby groups, says media academic Julian Petley
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December 21, 2024 at 4:03 PM
The Real BBC ‘Impartiality Crisis’ Is Its Constant Platforming of Hard Right Tufton Street Think Tanks – Byline Times
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My weekly blog on all things #NUFC - a great week but loads to do - thanks for reading if you do - tf1892.substack.com/p/thru-black...
THRU BLACK & WHITE EYES – A Winter’s Tale – 23/Dec/24
Newcastle United had a mission after PL defeats at home to West Ham and away to Brentford as well as a disappointing draw at Selhurst Park and that was to win three games over eight days.
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December 23, 2024 at 7:56 AM
My weekly blog on all things #NUFC - a great week but loads to do - thanks for reading if you do - tf1892.substack.com/p/thru-black...
Man born into obscene wealth and privilege cosplaying at precisely the kind of charity work which arguably wouldn't be needed if people like him and his family didn't exist.
Urgh
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Urgh
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Prince William serves Christmas lunch at shelter he visited with Diana
The Prince of Wales first visited The Passage with his mother Princess Diana as a child.
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December 8, 2024 at 10:54 PM
Man born into obscene wealth and privilege cosplaying at precisely the kind of charity work which arguably wouldn't be needed if people like him and his family didn't exist.
Urgh
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Urgh
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A shocking indictment of the current state of the criminal justice system in England & Wales.
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Inside the UK's 'wild west' court system where people may have to wait until 2028 for justice to take place
A Sky News team found crumbling buildings, lawyers almost in open revolt and a judge prepared to speak out at Leicester Crown court.
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December 4, 2024 at 6:56 AM
A shocking indictment of the current state of the criminal justice system in England & Wales.
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We can say that Howe has been let down on transfers, but he's not getting anything from what he currently has. And he has quite a lot. #nufc we're awful again today. Something has to change - players, tactics, manager; take your pick. We're going nowhere ATM.
November 30, 2024 at 5:14 PM
We can say that Howe has been let down on transfers, but he's not getting anything from what he currently has. And he has quite a lot. #nufc we're awful again today. Something has to change - players, tactics, manager; take your pick. We're going nowhere ATM.
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@tfnufc.bsky.social welcomes new writer Tim Wood who doesn’t shy from asking searching questions of what Eddie Howe and the company aching team are doing with the #NUFC players in a season so far that’s full of false dawns - an excellent piece of analysis- true-faith.co.uk/questions-qu...
Questions, Questions, Questions... Is Eddie's Race Run? - True Faith
At what point will it become OK to question whether or not Eddie Howe’s race has run at Newcastle United? In truth, and I don’t know if I’m alone in this, I’m starting to ask a whole load of questions...
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November 28, 2024 at 7:20 AM
@tfnufc.bsky.social welcomes new writer Tim Wood who doesn’t shy from asking searching questions of what Eddie Howe and the company aching team are doing with the #NUFC players in a season so far that’s full of false dawns - an excellent piece of analysis- true-faith.co.uk/questions-qu...
This is a great account. I love owt like this 👏
Mid 1970’s: Newcastle Central Station during the ‘Tynerail’ era
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November 28, 2024 at 10:07 PM
This is a great account. I love owt like this 👏
Last thing before I go to bed in the huff. All this 'St James Park under the lights' stuff is a bit bollocks, isn't it? For every PSG there's half a dozen games now where flags fly for a bit and then it settles into silence. We've gone soft since those racous, desperate days of early 2022 #nufc
November 25, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Last thing before I go to bed in the huff. All this 'St James Park under the lights' stuff is a bit bollocks, isn't it? For every PSG there's half a dozen games now where flags fly for a bit and then it settles into silence. We've gone soft since those racous, desperate days of early 2022 #nufc
It wasn't even that good, frankly 😒
They deserve every criticism they get after that - it was terrible. Leadership, energy, tactics, heart - no excuses I’m afraid that #NUFC team should’ve beaten that West Ham side hands down. Very, very poor.
November 25, 2024 at 10:23 PM
It wasn't even that good, frankly 😒
BDBs value to #nufc evident in spades tonight. We looked leaderless after we conceded, twice, and Kelly's failure to mark for the first goal was crucial.
November 25, 2024 at 10:11 PM
BDBs value to #nufc evident in spades tonight. We looked leaderless after we conceded, twice, and Kelly's failure to mark for the first goal was crucial.
It's worrying just how negative an effect the changes have had second half. Every sub has made us progressively worse. The last half hour has been an ugly mess #nufc
November 25, 2024 at 9:51 PM
It's worrying just how negative an effect the changes have had second half. Every sub has made us progressively worse. The last half hour has been an ugly mess #nufc
Indeed. We simply don't score enough goals at home anymore. There's a massive lack of quality in it attackiing areas.
Attack is a real issue this year. #nufc
Everyone got a bit over excited after the arsenal and forest games but this is nufc this season. Lacking ideas. Their keeper has made 1 save all game. We are easy to play against
November 25, 2024 at 9:47 PM
Indeed. We simply don't score enough goals at home anymore. There's a massive lack of quality in it attackiing areas.