Reality check Frit

Before we kick a ball, Newcastle get their first kick in the guts for the season:




From NUFC.com

Cruciate agony
for Owen

Breaking news: Owen's scan results reveal a cruciate ligament injury that will keep him out for up to five months.

Comment:

Typical Newcastle United. The fixtures aren't even out yet and we're already reeling from a massive hole in our already-depleted squad for next season.

The Cologne PA system played a version of "Go West" at the end of Tuesday's game, but another Pet Shop Boys track might have been more appropriate for the stricken Magpies striker: "What have I done to Deserve This?"

UnbelievableTotally believable.