The whole podcast is worth listening to, but the bit about Newcastle supporters starts at around the 12 minute mark.

The article title is misleading. Marseille have agreed to the transfer and have given permission for Remy to negotiate with Newcastle. Still work to be done.

I'm sharing this to let you guys know that it's out there, and that it's a crock. Saer Sene is in the middle of rehab from ACL surgery at the end of the last MLS season...about three or so months ago. He can't safely run, let alone undergo a medical. I don't know who the idiot who came up with this is, but it's amusing all the same.

Worth a read for sure, there are many good points here.

...sigh...

How much was Cissé involved to cause Evans to put the ball into his own net on the 2012 Boxing Day Game at Old Trafford? Say what you want, but these guys know what they're talking about.

Shola will not be going to the African Cup of Nations with Nigeria. Pards declines to explain why.

The subject of Ba's infamous release clause came up in today's matchday thread. According to this article, the clause is a) real, and b) activated during each transfer window while Ba's current contract, which runs until 2014, is in place.

Spoiler alert: These players may actually be more likely to dive.