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Happy New Year - all to play for in 2026 with our flawed football club. January is here and it’s massive - a crucial month - some thoughts from our ours truly - #NUFC

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THRU BLACK & WHITE EYES - Come Together - 1/Jan/26
First half of the season has been patchy at best but United is entering a vital month and no-one, supporters included, should be found wanting!
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Recommended - and especially with the pint of Irish stout ☘️
Has anyone in my network (in Ireland) seen ‘Saipan’ yet? It’s not out in the UK yet.

What did you think of it?

Needless to say, the incident is covered in my book, ‘Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football’
January 5, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Oh yes … yes please
They need to stop fighting fate and just make it happen.
January 5, 2026 at 5:51 PM
If ever you needed proof the authorities don’t give a toss about football fans it was the weekend just gone - Palace travelling to #NUFC on the last day of the Xmas holidays and the Mackems at Spurs. Hey, maybe something could’ve been organised differently?
January 5, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Newcastle United v Leeds United - some legends in this photo frame - Big John McNamee letting them know he’s there - a different game in those days
January 5, 2026 at 2:05 PM
If we’re in the market for players in January I could see the sense in us signing an attacker with a bit of a trick on them around the box. A 25 yr old Peter Beardsley would be perfect. Thank you very much. 😆🏁
January 5, 2026 at 2:01 PM
I’d very much appreciate it if the racist arseholes abusing Joe Willock on social media never darkened the doors of SJP ever again. Just fuck off away from #NUFC - you don’t belong amongst us.
January 5, 2026 at 12:24 PM
I grow more into an ageing lush but make no apologies for relishing a fixture between Newcastle United and Leeds United at SJP under the lights on a freezing January night.

Proper clubs with great support from brilliant cities - the essence of English football. 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁
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January 5, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Another positive on Saturday was our bench with Trippier, Botman and Livramento back in contention. They’re going to be needed in January.
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January 5, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Amorim sacked at Man U - surprised he lasted that long tbh

Ironically I felt they were improving a bit.

Anyway, fuck them.
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January 5, 2026 at 10:13 AM
@yousef-1892.bsky.social on match reporting duty for TF as the Mags bite and scrape their way to 3 pts and give us a confidence boost at the start of a big week and month - #NUFC

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TF Match Report - United 2-0 Crystal Palace
It wasn't pretty, but it was another precious three points. Yousef reports from the Centurion on Central Station
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January 4, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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Post match tidy up to reuse as many as possible. Lots of home matches coming up quickly. If you have a quid or two spare please consider setting up a monthly donation on our website: worflags.org.uk/donate 🏴🏳️
January 4, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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This kid just gets better and better. Outstanding performance for a lad playing out of position - hell of a career ahead of him ⚫️⚪️

#NUFC
January 4, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Bruno Guimares is the heart and soul of Newcastle United.
KICKING OFF 2026 WITH A WIN! 🤩
January 4, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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What it means 👑

#NUFC | #NEWCRY
January 4, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Leeds on Wednesday will be tough. They’re an improving team, they’re hard to break down and they play for each other and the shirt.

We can beat them though. Same attitude and commitment as today. HWTL
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January 4, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Looking forward to thawing out so I can get fucking frozen again on Wednesday night - another tough but winnable game - HWTL 🏁
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January 4, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Occasionally this silly old bull’s knacka is right 🤣🏁🏁🏁
I predict a tough game today. I think it’ll be fretful and nervous. The team will need the crowd today.

It’s not a turn up and win kind of game.

Stick together with the team

HWTL
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January 4, 2026 at 5:34 PM
I predict a tough game today. I think it’ll be fretful and nervous. The team will need the crowd today.

It’s not a turn up and win kind of game.

Stick together with the team

HWTL
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January 4, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Ed Cole is in the big chair today for THE SPECIAL - loads of great #NUFC and other football related content for the discerning TF reader -

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THE SPECIAL - Crystal Palace at home
Newcastle United v Crystal Palace, St James’ Park, 4/Jan/26, KO: 15:00, Premier League.
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January 4, 2026 at 8:15 AM
I’m seeing a lot of talk about Plan Bs from journalists related to #NUFC

An untested and unused Plan B will always be infallible. It can’t fail because it has never come into contact with reality.
January 3, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Les Cash has some thoughts about how the #NUFC could evolve with a breakdown of the players whose time may be coming to an end at the club -

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From the Outside Looking In - Time to Sell
Les gazes into his crystal ball and foresees a substantial squad overhaul
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January 3, 2026 at 10:29 AM
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"You fought Wardlaw and Wardlaw won!" 🎶

Charlotte Wardlaw is the SELA Player of the Month for December! 👏

#NUWFC #NUFC #NUFCWomen
January 2, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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Back at SJP for the first time in 2026! 👊
January 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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2026 with this lot?!? Sign us up! 🥳
January 2, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Tim Wood on talk at #NUFC being cheap and real action costing a lot more - new or improved stadium, new training ground - show us the money -

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Promises, Promises... Time to deliver?
As we enter a new year, Tim wonders whether the club's vision is anything more than just words
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January 2, 2026 at 8:59 AM