The Magic Book of Manchester City Tactics
Much like The Fonz's character in The Waterboy, Alan Pardew has a magic book of tactics.
Just For Fun
Villa Match Thread Roll Call
An entirely self-serving post. Catch our next match thread on 2-2.
A modest proposal from a minor genius
Dear West Ham, we are both admirers of things that each other have. Let's just swap them and everyone will be happy.
You're not a wee club, you just don't win anything
Sometimes, it's best to just let things go away, he said as he finished a blog post reacting to SAF bringing the wee club thing back up a week later.
It's the nature of the beast
Dee Snyder is going to help us react to a run of 10 losses in 13 matches. Maybe. I'm pretty sure that we all are suffering appropriately anyway.
A Happy New Year present for you.
I know it's not customary to give New Year presents, but I'm going to start today. You can join in if you want.
Fun Game Within A Game for the Arsenal match!
The match tomorrow could get a little... dire. If it does, here is a little side game to play to keep your mind occupied and happy!
Your Christmas Present Is Enclosed
Merry Christmas. I always new Santa was a lad.
One man's struggle to affect the Toon positively
We all do it - we all have routines and superstitions that we take on in order to "help our team". Sometimes, though, it seems like they're falling on emptiness, which brings you to the point of questioning things and trying to cut a deal.
Predict! Win Fabulous Prizes! (Or Look REAL Smart)
Predicting things is fun. Looking smarter than your buddy is fun. This combines both! Do it.
The Special(-ish) One and NUFC
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has revealed during an interview with The Chronicle that he has lifted several managerial techniques from Jose Mourinho (who himself learned a great deal from his time with Toon legend Sir Bobby Robson)
Pardew v. Sir Alex: Who's Got The Leg Up?
Sunday will mark the fourth meeting between Alan Pardew and Sir Alex Ferguson since Pardew took the reins for Newcastle United. Sir Alex has a huge leg up on Pardew already, right?
How Much Do You Love Alan Pardew? (Video)
Yesterday, I received an email from my friend and colleague Graham MacAree of the excellent Chelsea blog We Ain't Got No History that simply said, "You might want to watch this. It's the most...
CHN Predictions League Final Table: And the Champion is...
Rockets4LIFE took home the inaugural CHN Predictions League trophy Sunday after basically leading the competition wire to wire. The game was conceived by Rockets, so it's only fitting that he gets...
CHN Predictions League: Newcastle United vs. Manchester City
It's very possible that when Newcastle United and Manchester City walk off the pitch after their match on Sunday, we could all know who has won the title. Anything can happen, of course, but a...
CHN Predictions League: Chelsea vs. Newcastle United
Three games. It's all that stands between Newcastle United and Champions League qualification, and all that's keeping Rockets4LIFE from hoisting the first ever CHN Predictions League trophy. R4L...
CHN Predictions League: Wigan Athletic vs. Newcastle United
Four matches are all that stand between Rockets4LIFE and the first ever CHN Predictions League title, although I believe we're going to have to put an asterisk in the record book because of the...
CHN Predictions League: Newcastle United vs. Stoke City
The CHN Predictions League marches on, with perhaps 5 or 6 legitimate contenders left vying for the title. Only 5 fixtures remain, but anything can happen with Stoke on the schedule. Will...
Failure Clown's Gaffe Of The Week Goes Interactive!
Failure Clown was watching a LOT of football this weekend and keeping eyes on a LOT more. 3 Contenders for Gaffe of the Week mean that Failure Clown has gone interactive!
Failure Clown's Gaffe of the Week!
It's midweek, and Failure Clown has been watching the Premier League. He is ready to weigh in with his Gaffe of the Week.
Failure Clown Recognizes The Benign Ponytail For Efforts Above And Beyond
Andy Carroll a.k.a. The Benign Ponytail was playing his first match against his boyhood club in their own stadium. Failure Clown was there; Failure Clown was watching.
Failure Clown's Gaffe Of The Match™ (an osotp joint)
Sometimes bad things happen. This new feature is here to help us identify and celebrate these moments.
CHN Predictions League: West Bromwich Albion vs. Newcastle United
Last week was a frustrating week for the players further down the table, as the rich got richer and the rest of us fell even further behind the pace. Our little table is starting to resemble the...
CHN Predictions League: Newcastle United vs. Norwich City
Sometimes, the obvious choice is obvious. Last week, 7 out of 8 participants picked Robin van Persie to score at least one goal, and the wisdom of the crowds prevailed. This week's game between N...
