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The F3 derby: Bringing back the passion

This 30-something bloke had lost it. We’d got him. The Squadron Newcastle fans had tried his patience to the point where his blood was boiling and he just couldn’t take it anymore. His body was rigid, his right arm outstretched, finger jabbing wildly in the direction of the baying Squadron.

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Mar
The F3 derby: Bringing back the passion

I was thinking about that youth brigade game. Just not sure how many Ernie will throw in for the Western United game. I’m just going to keep repeating the Joey rumour enough in the hope that it happens. Football Fans…we’re only a little bit crazy!!

Should Ernie Merrick be feeling more heat at Newcastle?

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Tough week ahead too with Arroyo, Ridenton and Burns all away on international duty. Kantarovski will come back into the side( a better defensive mid in my opinion than Ridenton). I am hoping Jackson stays in the side, even if Boogards fit, a back three even? Thurgate will get promoted and Hoffman will probably play up top. Yes our owner does want out(if a buyer comes along), but I disagree that Newcastles squad is a poor one. I’ve watched them for a long time so I know what a poor squad looks like. For the record we don’t have a marquee. Hoolahan is here on a relatively cheap deal(250K) and we’ll be a better prospect when he’s back. With Sheppard back in the New Year and Joey Champness too(yes that’s the HOT rumour) Newcastle will be again punching above there weight. The rumour that Ernie Merrick is learning Spanish isn’t true, the club can’t afford it!!

Should Ernie Merrick be feeling more heat at Newcastle?

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Agree with most of the article and the comments below are pretty close as well. There is no way that Newcastle should sack Ernie Merrick though. This would be disastrous, he deserves at least another season. Ernie and the club have obviously got to decide wether to keep the likes of Jair, Vargas and O’Donovan. To compare Ernie and his football to Stubbins tenure is way off the mark though. Some of the football this season has been really good, but too often without the end product. goals, The type of football that was served up back then was some of the worst I’ve ever seen. I’m a long time Newy fan , including back in the NSL. I’ve also watched a great deal of football back in England including the old 3rd and 4th Div. So I’ve had plenty of matches to compare.

Ernie Merrick's chronic case of second-year syndrome

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Mar

Yeah I’d like to see him utilised as a number 9 more. I suspect this may happen more next year. Could well depend on who gets signed, resigned etc.

Kaine Sheppard - the Socceroos' unlikely striker solution?

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Mar

Just to clear up any ambiguity I asked the question on which international team Kaine would pick IF they came knocking. He did not hesitate in his answer and he has a real affinity for Australia. His Mum was born here and he spent time living on the Gold Coast as a kid. I’m guessing this was when The Socceroos Golden Generation were strutting there stuff. The Socceroos unlikely striker solution just to be clear was an Editorial pick, I’d gone for a completely different headline, but did suspect that might happen. Just because Kaine is 25 and hasn’t broken into any European Leagues means little really. Jamie Vardy was 25 years of age when he was ‘discovered’. Anyway glad to see the comments. Here’s hoping for a good result for Newcastle on the weekend.

Kaine Sheppard - the Socceroos' unlikely striker solution?

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Mar

I’m never really sure how they calculate these figures. That does seem incredible low. Are recorded games calculated for example. Both clubs combined membership would be more than 15 k. I record the game even if I go to it. Also Newcastle are not a bottom side, there’s still hope of s finals breath.

Jets slip on the Mariners' banana skin

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