I wish to assume that I’ve at all times been considerably of a very good sport.

My household upbringing, which included me changing into a eager younger footballer, then a fresh-faced member of St Edwards ABC, ensured that I at all times stayed gracious and was typically magnanimous throughout adversity.

No one likes to get beat however there may be nothing worse than a particularly sore loser.

We noticed that final season at St James’ Park, when Mikel Arteta made an entire idiot of himself after Newcastle United’s deserved 1-0 over the Gunners. The truth that the Arsenal heirachy doubled down and backed this little whinger solely compounded the state of affairs.

This isn’t an anti-Arsenal piece (Man U are going to get it in a minute) however the North London giants do have kind on this division going again a long time, even earlier than Arsene Wenger racked up at Highbury within the Nineties.

Nevertheless, the worst perpetrator ever, was that removed from noble Knight of the realm Sir Alex Ferguson.

This artificial a mockery of the FA and EPL for a few years, displaying a nasty and distasteful contempt for everybody and anybody else.

Ferguson surpassed himself in his closing season, he was an absolute shame in 2012 throughout and after Manchester United’s fortunate 4-3 win in opposition to the actual United, Newcastle at Outdated Trafford.

Even after any uncommon defeat within the Pink Devils’ period of dominance, Ferguson was spiteful, sullen and ungracious.

I’ve learn sure feedback on The Magazine feedback part not too long ago which have helped encourage this text.

Any person reckoned that he would relatively have a Toon crew with the likes of a snarling Roy Keane in it. Actually?

Keane might play alright however he was a grimy beggar and a hot-head that had no composure or self-control. Any man that admitted to going out on to a soccer pitch with the intention of inflicting an opponent severe bodily and psychological hurt, wants his personal head taking a look at.

A reprehensible character to this present day is ‘Roy the Boy’ and I for one nonetheless can not stand him.

Newcastle United suffered their first defeat of the season in opposition to Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday. I wish to congratulate Marco Silva and his crew on their deserved win.

A lacklustre efficiency from United, which included two objectives conceded after absolute howlers by Nick Pope and Bruno Guimaraes, might understandably see a few of our followers on the lookout for scapegoats, as we lament and bemoan this abject defeat.

That wouldn’t get us any additional ahead although, as we stay up for entertaining Pep’s Manchester Metropolis at Gallowgate subsequent weekend.

There’s a lot for Eddie Howe and his employees to work on this week and the gamers look quick on confidence.

This was by no means extra evident than when the often dependable Fabian Shar was gifted a chance for Newcastle to equalise in opposition to Fulham and make it 2-2, Fab then utterly fluffing his strains.

It isn’t a case of going again to the drafting board after this defeat. This defeat has been on the playing cards for weeks and we’re nonetheless removed from being the crew that completed final season so strongly.

Our large weapons like Bruno, Gordon and Joelinton look jaded. Alexander Isak isn’t getting the rub of the inexperienced, nor the required assist from his torpid teammates.

On a brighter word, Harvey Barnes proved but once more what a prime notch finisher he’s. The Barnestormer ought to be the primary title on Eddie’s teamsheet for the go to of Man Metropolis.

We at present sit on 10 factors from 5 video games which is respectable.

We’re additionally Geordies, who can put this defeat in opposition to Fulham behind us, however provided that we will bounce again with a extra constructive angle in opposition to the present champions in our subsequent league sport.

Within the meantime, we go to League Two AFC Wimbledon midweek within the Carabao Cup. If the unthinkable occurred, although I don’t assume it’ll, the stress on our supervisor would undoubtedly be cranked as much as insufferable ranges.

Eddie has proven nice loyalty to his squad of gamers and this week they owe him and our supporters two strong performances.

Newcastle United and the Geordies have by no means been dangerous losers, though some nonetheless see that as a weak point in a society slowly suffocating in its personal selfishness.

‘In the present day’s teardrops are tomorrow’s rainbows,

And tomorrow’s rainbows we are going to share’.

So mentioned the supreme singer, artist, musician and Rock and Roll poet, the nice late Roy Orbison.

I’m going to provide him a blast later, after I’ve perked myself up with a few pints within the membership.