That’s how you’re gonna beat em, Craig. They keep underestimating you.

Posted by Liam on 21 January 2012 · 3 Comments 

In my mind, Craig Bellamy’s career has been very cyclical. It seems that he is being repeatedly underappreciated when playing for larger clubs. After signing for Coventry in the summer of 2000, his career has panned out something like this: 1. Performs well at a “small” club (one that is neither in the Champions League nor … Continue reading →

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NUFC 5 – 0 MUFC: Five goals, fifteen years, two dimensions

Posted by Liam on 20 October 2011 · 5 Comments 

Fifteen years ago today, Newcastle United beat Manchester United by five goals to nil. It was class. My tribute comes in the form of five still images, each showing one of the five goals. Since my days doodling as a schoolboy I have tried to draw goals. By “goals” I mean acts of scoring in … Continue reading →

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One Too Many Managers

Posted by Liam on 5 October 2011 · 3 Comments 

I recently posted a series of graphs showing the effects of changing manager on the battle against relegation among newly promoted teams. As a Newcastle fan and punishment glutton, I had no choice but to apply the same to the masterpiece in the field of managerial mess that was the Magpies’ 2008-09 season. The aim … Continue reading →

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