thearmchairfanAug 1, 20196 min readEuropean Hangover (May 2013)In 2011/12, Alan Pardew’s Newcastle were the surprise package of the season. Epic victories over Sunderland, Man United, Liverpool and...
thearmchairfanJul 28, 20193 min readThis magpie doesn't like shiny things (Jan 2015)When Newcastle lost away at Leicester in the 2015 FA Cup, it confirmed that they would be going 60 years without a domestic trophy. This...
thearmchairfanJul 27, 20194 min readCome Hell or high water (Dec 2015)When most Toon fans write an account of Sunday 6th December 2015 they'll be articulating a day of ecstasy, a day of wonder and excitement...
thearmchairfanJul 27, 20195 min readHappy New Season (Sept 2017)They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Well nine points from nine with just the one goal conceded and a plus...
thearmchairfanJul 27, 20194 min readLove Thy Neighbour (May 2016)When lifelong Sunderland fan Peter Shippey took his oldest son Nathan to his first ever match just over two years ago, he could have had...
thearmchairfanJul 27, 20194 min readHow do NUFC treat their disabled fans? (June 2013)Working in various paid and unpaid capacities with disabled children over the last seven years has given me some opportunities I never...