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Discussion in 'Newcastle United' started by Blacker-than-Knight, Oct 24, 2017.

  1. Blacker-than-Knight

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    From the BBC, Rafa Benitez following the win against Crystal Palace has never lost a home league fixture against a former England Manager, 21 games played, 17 wins, 4 draws. Not a lot of people know that.
     
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  2. Obi Wan

    Obi Wan keeper of the peace

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    Nice little factoid. <ok>

    So either he's really good, OR the former England managers are all really bad.

    Or BOTH.
     
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  3. Dorty Dogbreath

    Dorty Dogbreath keeper of the glow

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    I wonder if he will ever get to pit his wits against Larry Grayson?

    Mmm, probably not.
     
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  4. Charlie Dogscock

    Charlie Dogscock Well-Known Member

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    Here's an even better one - Hull City are the only team in the football league where you can't colour any of the letters in their name in.
     
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  5. RobEllious

    RobEllious Well-Known Member

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    Love a good fact.
    How about this one, Alan Pardew remains the most widely derided manager by Sunderland fans (and rightly so). He took us to 5th and the Europa League Quarter Finals. This is more than Sunderland have ever managed in their Premiership existence.
    FACT
    Sunderland fans deride Benitez for not having won the PL. Due to their history, they appear to have no idea the Champions League, UEFA cup, Europa and even Spanish League exists.
    FACT
     
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  6. Judge Death

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    Am I correct in thinking that the last time the mackems played in Europe was in an episode of Auf Wiedersehen Pet?
     
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  7. RobEllious

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    Aside from their fans' wet dreams, yes!
    FACT
     
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    jimileysbaldhead Well-Known Member

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    The words " passport " and " Milan " do not feature in dictionaries sold in Sunderland.
     
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  9. Obi Wan

    Obi Wan keeper of the peace

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    Now come on Jim, that is a blatant lie just for the amusement of falsely mocking the mackems.

    I know that for sure because there are no dictionaries sold in Sunderland.
     
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  11. Dorty Dogbreath

    Dorty Dogbreath keeper of the glow

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    Get thinking...can anyone name a former England international who made over 100 appearances for five different clubs?
     
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  12. Delusional Full Stop

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    Current player or retired?
     
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  13. G4rdToonArmy

    G4rdToonArmy Well-Known Member

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    Teddy Sherringham or Emile Heskey?
     
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  14. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    TBF THIS!
     
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  15. Blacker-than-Knight

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    Peter Shilton
     
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  17. Warmir Pouchov

    Warmir Pouchov Better than JPF

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    Which international footballer (retired) appeared in 4 World Cups, winning one, but never played a single World Cup Qualifier. A clue, he was a one club man.
     
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  18. Dorty Dogbreath

    Dorty Dogbreath keeper of the glow

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    <applause>
     
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  19. Dorty Dogbreath

    Dorty Dogbreath keeper of the glow

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    Totti?
     
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  20. Warmir Pouchov

    Warmir Pouchov Better than JPF

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    No but its a good starting point in one way (other than also being one club man)...
     
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