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60 year old long suffering Toon fan giving my thoughts on the upcoming game between us. I want to see us win something before the big fella up stairs wants me. I'm a psychiatric nurse, married with two boys and for my sins, love Newcastle. I've wanted to abandon them many times over the years but I can't. The stress inducing crazy Club is in my blood. It's more a habit really, something I can't kick. Have hope with the new owners though, however unpalatable their background is. Let's face it, it's ALL about money these days isn't it. Like watching CFC play. Good to watch. Think Poch is a good Manager, really good. Take care all.

For once I'm pleased about the international break for obvious reasons. I like that speed merchant Mydric ( spe ) you have - hope I haven't jinxed things with us. He's absolute quality. I've done my thoughts on the game to death so will close by giving you my thoughts on a couple of things. Firstly, a very early prediction. 1 - 3. I also think you'll finish top four next year comfortably. Secondly, my views on VAR for what their worth. Be interesting to get your views. I'm 60, I know stupid old git ha ha, but am I the only one who's initial thoughts are after we've scored are " VAR will rule it out ". Shouldn't be the case. VAR taking out all the joy out of the game. I hope we get rid of it. Secondly my pet hate. All these players diving. Said to my boy the other day after seeing another player screaming before holding rolling around the deck his arm outstretched like he's really hurt, " son that would be funny if it wasn't so fckn pathetic ". I like a good tackle, part of the game and every tackle isn't a yellow. Not going to change people is it. My age showing and " part of the game " now I suppose. After our game, good luck for the rest of season.

Victor our injury list is horrendous, 12 first teamers out. Will we have many back for our clash? I don't know but we'll really struggle if we don't. You confident about the rest of season? Reckon you'll get into Europe at least. 8 teams fighting for 4 Champions League places. Gonna be really tense. Feel Spurs will fall out the chase, Top 2 will be City and Liverpool in that order but the rest, pot luck. January gonna be really interesting.

And you're next opponents, after watching your display yesterday against City you were very very impressive. Some slick moves and desire. In my humble opinion you have very little to worry about going forward under Poch and you'll agree I'm sure, the fight for a top four position is going to be very congested. You're also very good to watch. Not expecting anything from our game unfortunately. Never mind, we'll see.