Letter to the editor, published in The Journal

Like any fan I approach “Survival Sunday” with a mix of dread, apathy and a desire for it to be over. Unfortunately “it” – the mess and laughing stock the club has become – will not be over whatever happens.

Newcastle United is a disgrace to its supporters, the city and even a sport which is characterised by greed, cheating and senseless animosity towards the officials and rival players and fans.