Newcastle fan popping my head in, in piece (have got my tin hat on, just in case).
First of all, I go along with the majority of postings put on the board regarding Scouse - Geordie relations. I have always found that generally speaking there has always been a pretty good relationship. Both of us have been left hung out to dry by the collapse of heavy industry and ship building, both of us have been completely ignored by central government and the south general (who seem to think that the north means Manchester), both cities are genuinely fanatical about football and beer, both have a self deprecating sense of humour. Whilst I'm on here I'll also apologies for the behaviour of the bell end key board warriors some of you have encountered, every club has them, unfortunately our recent "success" has attracted a few more of them. I would also say that as fans forums go yours appears to be one of the most even handed and fair minded I have come across, Spurs fan sites seem to have a very unusually high proportion of bell ends.
With regards to Everton, I have always had a bit of a soft spot for them, first game was in 1967 when I was about 6, Gordon West got sent off and we won 1-0 with a penalty. Also really loved the Harry Catterick teams of the late 60's and early 70's as well as the championship winning teams Howard Kendall (Geordie lad) put together.
I might be in the minority of non Evertonians, but I don't want you to be relegated, I'd much rather Luton, Bournemouth and some other random Southern team got relegated. That said, I do think that if Everton had to have 10 points deducted, you have picked the best season to get the penalty. I think you are too strong for the teams around you and will be safe well before the fat lady sings.
In terms of the match Tomorrow, I think it might be a bridge too much for Newcastle (pessimism is in built after all these years of disappointment). Our players are running on empty for the last 10 minutes of games, although the 4-1 win against Chelsea allowed some of the players to get a rest for the last 20 mins or so. Sounds like Calvin Lewis will be in the team and although I know he blows hot and cold, he is a player that can turn a game. I also thought you were unlucky against Man U, It certainly wasn't a 0-3 performance. I for one would be more than happy with a point.
I also think that Goodison will have an impact, it's one of my favourite grounds to visit (been there 4 or 5 times). Couldn't get a ticket tomorrow, but would have been there if it was possible. A night match at Goodison, on winter night is a real old fashioned football experience, I am a bit sad I won't experience that again. There are not many grounds like this left. At some point someone will build a statue to Archibald Leitch.
Anyway I genuinely wish you good luck starting Friday morning, all the best.
