I agree with everything said above. I'm also pleased it happened at the beginning of January and not the end.
He's a ****er! Just seen on sky sports news that he said "his new club are on a different level to his old clubs". Him and his representatives deserve each other
They are
Maybe Newcastle couldn't have done anything to stop him going, but it just amazes me how most people don't appear to be that bothered about it, despite the fact he has scored almost 50% of his team's goals. This departure has made Newcastle strong relegation candidates and I can't see him being replaced by anyone of similar quality.
In most ways I have to agree.
Fans wise though, no. They have lower crowds and those who do attend are more and more leaning towards being plakka.
Heres a case in point... And old school friend used to hate football for years... He moved down south 10 years ago and all of a sudden he is a hardcore Chelsea season ticket holder..... Who hasn't a ****ing clue who Bonetti, Harris and Osgood are... Nor has he ever seen them away as it's too much hassle.
