Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 5hI’d imagine he’d want us to be solid and to smother teams in midfield but we’re wide open. The whole vertical football baloney strikes me as hipster nonsense talk 030
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 5hIt wasn’t that much of a strength. But anyone can see the x2 in MF is never going to work. It leaves us exposed and doesn’t build an attack. Imo - FWIW - Miley and Gonzales are the future of the club and need to be played together with a third midfielder in there too - Ramsey, Joelinton, Steur etc 110
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 5hI am yet to be convinced by him. I hope that changes. The evidence of my eyes is we’re rudderless, shapeless and disorganised. 010
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 6hIt’s a nonsense - especially with Willock as one of them 030
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 6hA few thoughts … Miley needs to be in midfield with Gonzales and a third lad - Joelinton, Ramsey, Steur. The midfield isn’t protecting the defence. Pardo isn’t a CF - he can come in off the flanks tho. Osula isn’t great but he’s the best striker at the club Wissa? No idea. Jaissle? Hmm. 8240
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 8hOn reflection after last night I am worried about everything at #NUFC - especially Jaissle who looks woefully short of what is needed to coach a PL team. I hope someone throws this in my face in the next couple of months - but I doubt they will.static.klipy.comMan's Grossed Out Disgusted ReactionALT: Man's Grossed Out Disgusted Reaction 10261
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 12hSteve scored Jaissle’s Joke Team on the way back from Coventry - no high scores for any players but scathing of the Head Coach’s game plan that sounds better in media clips than it looks on the pitch - #NUFC - tf1892.substack.com/p/player-rat...tf1892.substack.comPlayer Ratings - United collapse at CoventrySteve scores the Mags on the way home from a humiliation in the West Midlands 360
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 12hMatthew was in the away end at Coventry last night - not exactly impressed with anything from the Mags and who can blame him? #NUFC - tf1892.substack.com/p/tf-match-r...tf1892.substack.comTF Match Report - Coventry 4-1 Newcastle UnitedWell, after three weeks, that was really worth the wait. Matthew reports from the Ricoh. 150
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 16hIt was ever thus - Stewart for Waddle, Bogie for Gazza … we’ve seen this movie a few times 120
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 17hThere are questions to be asked but the one that’s been answered is why Howe chucked it. Wilson didn’t get his first picks in the xfer market, lost the leader and captain, signed individuals with potential and hasn’t built a team. Head Coach who looks badly out of his depth.static.klipy.comJames McAvoy WorriedALT: James McAvoy Worried 571
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 17hJaissle isn’t a ‘rock star’ - he’s an inexperienced coach with an unbalanced coach. Many more of these performancesresults and he’ll be out the door.static.klipy.comBathroom Toilet with Lid UpALT: Bathroom Toilet with Lid Up 4100
Reposted by Michael MartinPerformingbear @performingbear.bsky.social · 17hJaissle doesn't get a free pass for this mess mind. Awful team selection and quite honestly 'vertical football' can fuck off. He's had 23 days to make us less shit. No excuses for losing heavily to Coventry. #nufc 2212
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 17hThere are warning bells about this set up. Individuals aren’t performing and I struggle to see the plan. Going forward there’s no focus. Osula is the only striker on the books and thats a drop off from Wilson let alone Isak. Poor, poor, poor. Leeds was terrible. Got out of jail v Hull. Crap again 4140
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 17hWe should get more from Wissa really.static.klipy.comJonah Hill Frustrated in Wolf of Wall StreetALT: Jonah Hill Frustrated in Wolf of Wall Street 130
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 17hFucking come on ya pack of wanks - push onstatic.klipy.comMohamed Larbi Slimane Checks Time in SuitALT: Mohamed Larbi Slimane Checks Time in Suit 070
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 17hI have absolutely no idea what vertical football is - none whatsoever. There’s no focus to our attacking play. There’s not a proper striker at the club. This team is looking like a mess.static.klipy.comKanye West: The King's GazeALT: Kanye West: The King's Gaze 8254
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 19hI suspect that formation will change a few times over the game as will the personnel. Howay United #NUFCstatic.klipy.comMatthias Jaissle's Coaching Signals for Fc Red Bull SalzburgALT: Matthias Jaissle's Coaching Signals for Fc Red Bull Salzburg 1140
Reposted by Michael MartinSteve Jackson @stja.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Brilliant this by @msidouglas.bsky.social. More of this outside the bubble thinking please. #nufc 2154
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Bloody hell - this is rather bigger news than Man City buying some players they shouldn’t have under some cockeyed rules - #NUFC x.com/bbcworld/sta...x.comBBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) on XDocuments falsified to evade tax on Abramovich's wealth, BBC finds https://t.co/yzP3JcMZku 4184
Reposted by Michael MartinJohn Milton @geordioca.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Cracking preview, this. Have a perusal over a cuppa. 131
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 12/10/2026It’s match-day so THE SPECIAL is back and Ordy is in the big seat with thoughts on tonight and everything around it - plus loads of other content to fill up the whole day before KO tonight - #NUFC - tf1892.substack.com/p/the-specia...tf1892.substack.comTHE SPECIAL - Coventry AwayCoventry City v Newcastle United, Coventry Building Society Arena, 12/Oct/26, KO: 8pm. Premier League. Live on SKY. 041
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 11/10/2026City, City, City 😆static.klipy.comHaaland EyesALT: Haaland Eyes 2223
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 11/10/2026The clothes in Funeral In Berlin are magnificent. Harry’s raincoats, suits, roll necks - classics - all a bit Mod (sort of) and brilliant 000
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Funeral in Berlin on BBC2 - Michael Caine at his best apart from Get Carter - magnificent.static.klipy.comGet Carter Get Carter NewcastleALT: Get Carter Get Carter Newcastle 160
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Sit down, get yourself a nice pot of tea or coffee and give Paul Karter’s spiffing preview of Coventry away tomorrow night a bloody good read - #NUFC - tf1892.substack.com/p/tf-preview...tf1892.substack.comTF Preview - Coventry (a), 12 Oct 2026Finally!! We're back and it's a visit to the Ricoh/ Coventry Building Society Arena. Paul has your preview. 0104
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 10/10/2026It’s the challenge they’ve always wanted - a factory team in Europe and B’mouth away - piece of piss for them 030
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 10/10/2026I don’t think Le Bris should be under all of this pressure despite all of these terrible results. It is far too early for talk of a crisis at injury ravaged, over committed Sunderland.static.klipy.comHappy Kid Dancing in a ClubALT: Happy Kid Dancing in a Club 2140
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 10/10/2026The North Durham CC / RFC site on Prince Consort Rd opp the civic centre is perfect - needs no clearance - almost ready to go now. 010
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Totally agree - Gateshead will never progress until they have their own ground - the North Durham site was ideal and it’s still available (obviously- nowt happens in Gateshead) 100
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 09/10/2026I’m happy @gatesheadfc.bsky.social is seemingly out of the clarts - hopefully. But being taken over by an ‘American Investment Company’ depresses me. Will they build a new stadium? Build the club for the next generation? Sighs. I hope so but ….static.klipy.comMeryl Streep: I Have DoubtsALT: Meryl Streep: I Have Doubts 2132
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 09/10/2026I’m staggered they haven’t linked it to ‘illegal migrants’ 040
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Das Kapital? Matthew speculates upon Jaissle’s credits in the bank and managerial power at #NUFC - a great read - tf1892.substack.com/p/high-stake...tf1892.substack.comHigh Stakes - NUFC and Managerial CapitalSome managers have it, others don't. Is it even desirable these days? Matthew reflects on managers’ status and power. 020
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Something a bit different - don’t shout if it’s not what you expect from us - we’ll have plenty #NUFC and football stuff along soon as usual - tf1892.substack.com/p/review-the...tf1892.substack.comReview - The Story of SkinheadCultural doyen Don Letts talks us through one of the UK’s most powerfully enduring and misunderstood subcultures. 1213
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 08/10/2026#NUFC go to Coventry on Monday night and Scott Robson is reminded of a hard as nails defender who is a legend for both the Mags and the Sky Blues and who was a main man for KK 34 years ago - tf1892.substack.com/p/natural-bo...tf1892.substack.comNatural Born KillerScott pays tribute to a true Titan of Coventry and United 5323
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 07/10/2026I think we can say with confidence that fans of the Red Cartel are very touchy about being called fans of the Red Cartel.static.klipy.comNadeshot Says Huge FansALT: Nadeshot Says Huge Fans 1120
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 07/10/2026The #NUFC Lasses are going great guns winning 5/5 of their league fixtures so far on their promotion push - Mark Stutt was at Durham on Sunday to see their latest win - HOWAY THE LASSES - tf1892.substack.com/p/howay-the-...tf1892.substack.comHoway the Lasses - Durham 0-3 Newcastle UnitedFive games, five wins, and the Lasses are top of the league going into the international brak 0202
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 06/10/2026The Tories would become an electoral threat if they became an EU supporting, economically interventionist party supporting small businesses, with prog social policies. A party of Heseltine etc. They’re still in the Thatcherite neo liberal cult They can’t and won’t though so they’re screwed. 080
Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 06/10/2026I hope you’ll write it all up for TF as Graeme has done 👍🏁 010
