1. Log in now to remove adverts - no adverts at all to registered members!

Match Day Thread Abu Dhabi vs The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

Discussion in 'Newcastle United' started by Albert's Chip Shop, Feb 8, 2025.

  1. No27

    No27 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2024
    Messages:
    12,042
    Likes Received:
    8,173
    391pr7.jpg
     
    #401
    ToonArmy1892 likes this.
  2. ToonArmy1892

    ToonArmy1892 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 10, 2021
    Messages:
    19,028
    Likes Received:
    16,514
    DyHLhw0W0AAfjqL.jpg_large.jpg
     
    #402
    No27 likes this.
  3. Charlie Snakescock

    Charlie Snakescock Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2016
    Messages:
    14,308
    Likes Received:
    9,767
    Lol, I've left and still it rages on....
     
    #403
  4. No27

    No27 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2024
    Messages:
    12,042
    Likes Received:
    8,173
    I'm still recovering from the use of the word steadfast.
     
    #404
    magpie290761 likes this.
  5. Gangsta Ginola

    Gangsta Ginola Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 6, 2021
    Messages:
    7,682
    Likes Received:
    3,365
    Damn straight. It’s actually quite refreshing being on this side of the fence.

    Things may stay this way.
     
    #405
  6. Gangsta Ginola

    Gangsta Ginola Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 6, 2021
    Messages:
    7,682
    Likes Received:
    3,365
    I’m struggling to fit that word into any possible sentence so whoever did is either a genius or a mad man.
     
    #406
    No27 likes this.
  7. Charlie Snakescock

    Charlie Snakescock Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2016
    Messages:
    14,308
    Likes Received:
    9,767
    The word steadfast comes from the Old English word stedefæst, which means "standing firm".

    The irony is that "fast" is part of the word, when it means not moving.
     
    #407
  8. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

    Darren Peacock’s Ponytail Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 29, 2011
    Messages:
    35,816
    Likes Received:
    24,820
    It's not that unusual a word

    Despite relentless pressure from the opposing team, the defense remained steadfast, preventing any goals.
     
    #408
  9. No27

    No27 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2024
    Messages:
    12,042
    Likes Received:
    8,173
    It's just not a word anyone uses.
     
    #409
  10. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

    Darren Peacock’s Ponytail Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 29, 2011
    Messages:
    35,816
    Likes Received:
    24,820
    Balderdash
     
    #410

  11. Charlie Snakescock

    Charlie Snakescock Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2016
    Messages:
    14,308
    Likes Received:
    9,767
    Did you ever play that game?

    Used to love it way back.
     
    #411
  12. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

    Darren Peacock’s Ponytail Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 29, 2011
    Messages:
    35,816
    Likes Received:
    24,820
    I know I played it with my grandparents when I was younger but didn't think I've played it in at least 25 or more years. I know I enjoyed it
     
    #412
  13. Welshie

    Welshie Chavcunt fanboy dickhead

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Messages:
    29,754
    Likes Received:
    29,152
    Munson and GG are ******s apparently
     
    #413
    No27 likes this.
  14. Gangsta Ginola

    Gangsta Ginola Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 6, 2021
    Messages:
    7,682
    Likes Received:
    3,365
    IMG_5720.gif
     
    #414
  15. Roland Deschain

    Roland Deschain Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2011
    Messages:
    15,536
    Likes Received:
    13,061
    Balderdash.
     
    #415
  16. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

    Darren Peacock’s Ponytail Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 29, 2011
    Messages:
    35,816
    Likes Received:
    24,820
    <laugh>
     
    #416
  17. magpie290761

    magpie290761 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 26, 2011
    Messages:
    3,294
    Likes Received:
    2,833
    Oh yes I did. Read it again. You can borrow my specs
     
    #417
  18. Roland Deschain

    Roland Deschain Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2011
    Messages:
    15,536
    Likes Received:
    13,061
    The thing for me is we’re in a period of time where two traditionally decent clubs - Man U and Spurs - are poor. Then you have Chelsea in transition, City having a mini crisis. Yet here we are in ****ing 7th. We’ve had so much potentially go our way but are watching as Bournemouth and Forest capitalise. It’s just a bit irritating.
     
    #418
  19. Gangsta Ginola

    Gangsta Ginola Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 6, 2021
    Messages:
    7,682
    Likes Received:
    3,365
    Definitely frustrating.

    I asked the question yesterday whether we felt the season has been a good one.

    People see the final appearance as a means of success rating.

    I think it’s been a 7/10 so far.
     
    #419
  20. Roland Deschain

    Roland Deschain Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2011
    Messages:
    15,536
    Likes Received:
    13,061
    But then chaos made a fair point that we have I think the 7th highest wage bill, so 7th is right! And then a cup final as well means again we are probably actually over achieving.

    Frustrating is the right word. But it’s very hard to argue that it’s all bad even though it can feel like it.
     
    #420
    No27 and magpie290761 like this.

Share This Page