True Faith Nufc Podcast

Alex, Ben and Norman offer a critical analysis/rant of NUFC’s 6th defeat in 7. United snatched defeat from the jaws of a draw (aye, its late) and are worryingly bad at the back. Is this it though? Many seem to want to say ‘Ashley’ and absolve the manager and team of blame. That’s discussed in depth as well as the team selection and subs. United can be okay - but how and when will it happen. That and loads more. There’s a new issue of tf out - you know the drill. Get it read! http://www.true-faith.co.uk/true-faith-issue-135-new-issue/ If you like the show please follow us on twitter @tfweeklypod and please leave a glowing 5 star review on iTunes At least the flags were canny! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex and Norman preview Saturday’s home game against Claude Puel’s Foxes. Obviously a victory is predicted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex chats to Craig Hope of the Daily Mail to get his take on what’s going on right now at Newcastle United. We discuss Rafa, the battle to avoid the drop as well as a look at January and beyond. Craig is a top local journalist and is well worth a follow on social media - find him @craighope_dm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Hurst, Norman Riley & Simon Campbell are here to talk about United's point at West Brom. A point gained or two dropped? Has Rafa found his best team? Mitrovic reborn? That and loads more. Plus some standardly optimistic predictions for Chelsea. If you like the show please tell a mate to listen or give us a positive review on iTunes - it helps us grow it massively. Sign up for the Special here - it's genuinely mint and I'm not just saying that as I run it/contribute, honestly! http://true-faith.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=f37092aa6b4f0294306707183&id=6c2b83157b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Hurst and Simon Campbell speak to Mark Douglas, NUFC editor of the Chronicle. Mark talks about the season so far, what Rafa is wanting from the fans and we talk about how Mark's excellent book has aged since it was written in the Summer. There's also a look at January and some take over talk. If you like the show please give us a follow on social media below or even better leave a positive review on the podcast app/itunes if Apple is your thing Follow us: twitter.com/tfweeklypod Like us: www.facebook.com/tfweeklypod/ Follow Mark on twitter @msidouglas and buy his mint book! https://www.waterstones.com/book/inside-the-rafalution/mark-douglas/9781910335765 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Hurst, Miky Carling , Ben Wade and Marc Cowley. They speak to you about a shambolic performance from United against a vey good Watford side. We need to learn from this and fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

United host Watford in a massive game on Saturday. Alex Hurst, Norman Riley and Simon Campbell talk about the game and how we think it will go and why. If you like the podcasts have a look at our new YouTube blogs about all things nufc here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0GPMr-htag Sign up to the tf match day newsletter here: http://true-faith.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=f37092aa6b4f0294306707183&id=6c2b83157b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Hurst and Michael Martin speak to North East based football journalist Michael Walker on his new book 'Green Shoots, Irish Football Histories'. We talk through the close links between Irish football and Newcastle United and get the inside story on writing the book from Michael. Irish football has had a unique set of challenges to navigate since 1921 and the book is a fabulous journey through difficult times for both teams as well as some brilliant, funny and surprising stories. It's an essential for your Christmas list. Michael will be selling signed copies this Sunday (26.11.17) at Tyneside Market and you can buy the book online here :https://www.amazon.co.uk/Green-Shoots-Irish-Football-Histories/dp/190924550X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511258549&sr=8-1&keywords=green+shoots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

United were beaten comfortably in the end in Manchester. A strong start to the game (again) produced a goal this time as the performance and flow of the game flattered the hosts. Alex, Norman and Ben talk through what went right and what went wrong and where the defeat leaves us. If you like the show please give us a follow on Twitter or Facebook: https://twitter.com/tfweeklypod https://www.facebook.com/tfweeklypod/ If you could give us a 5 star rating on iTunes that's always massively helpful Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex, Micky, Si and Norman give you an in-depth look into United's trip to Manchester at the weekend. Three massive players out (reportedly) and we're up against a side that haven't conceded a goal this season at home. How will Rafa set up, how will the game go and what type of context should the result be taken in. We answer all of these and more. While you're reading please give our new YouTube channel a follow and watch the first weekly vid we did https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3vB68uyCj8 Also please leave us a positive review on itunes if you like the show,it really helps us a lot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Alex speaks to the four main 'fan initaives' that exist around Newcastle United at the moment to see what drives them and how fans can get involved. First up is the Newcastle United Supporters Trust as Colin Whittle and Peter Fanning talk us through what the Trust is all about and how and why you should help. NUST website: https://www.nufctrust.co.uk NUST twitter: https://twitter.com/nufctrust NUST facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nufctrust/ Wor Flags (formerly Gallowgate Flags) are the most impressive and effective flag and tiff group in England. David Farrell-Banks talks us through how the group works, their aims and how you can help. Wor Flags 125 Quiz: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wor-flags-presents-newcastle-united-125-anniversary-quiz-night-tickets-39339532601 Wor Flags twitter: https://twitter.com/worflags Leazes Flags are a brand new fans group looking to create visually spectacular displays at the Leazes End. They are looking for volunteers and funding to get going and plan thei

United were beaten at the death on a day we’d rather forget at St James’. Alex, Norman ans Si talk through what went wrong. Difficult as theyvwere to find, there were positives to take and we’re still in a decent league position. No need to panic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex is joined by Norman and Danny (founder of NUFC 360) to look ahead to the Bournemouth home game this weekend. We also take a look back at what has happened since the last time we played AFC Bournmouth and the incredible 18 months we’ve had since. It’s a Rafa love in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

United played out another stinker but this time were on the wrong end of a tight game. A full house of Alex, Bolland, Si, Micky & Ben talk through the game and how important it is in the context of our season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

United head to the North West on Monday night so you’ve got Alex, Sinand Norman talking you through how we’ll win the game. There’s also a chat with a Burnley author on the club and we look at how the glass ceiling in the Premier League may be affecting fans . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is the first podcast in a new series looking back at old seasons at Newcastle United. The Superb Norman Riley & Marc Corby talk through the season 1988-1989 which ultimately saw Newcastle United relegated from the First Division after finishing eight the previous season. In a season of many lows and just a few spectacular highs, Marc and Norman take us down memory lane looking at all things Newcastle United from this season, and a few other clubs besides. Marc runs the superb Youtube, Facebook and Twitter accounts 'Newcastle United, Very Rare Photographs & Videos 1980 -1994.' He's provided the following links if you want to look up some of the footage of what you've heard: Opening day v Everton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeGmSl4DMz8 - atmosphere from Mags is unreal 3.03 - 5.18 good patta about us...includes the goal 15.55 - 16.25 - "We're gonna win the league" 18.08 - 18.18"Sack The Board" First home game v spurs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0FPtk3ZRLE 1.22 - 1.55 first goal 4.20 - 4.56

United left it late against a defensive Crystal Palace. We talk through a dire game but a brilliant result. Should Mikel Merino start every game, when will Mitro get his chance and much more will be discussed. Have a read of Norman’s match report here http://www.true-faith.co.uk/match-report-newcastle-united-1-crystal-palace-0-st-james-park-att-52251/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex is joined by Michael Martin and Norman Riley to discuss United's game with Crystal Palace at the weekend. Before that we discuss exactly what could be going on with Newcastle United and Mike Ashley. Is the club for sale? Is it going to be sold before Christmas and what should we believe coming out of the media. Read Simon Campbell's match preview here: http://www.true-faith.co.uk/match-preview-and-podcast-newcastle-united-v-crystal-palace-saturday-21-october-st-james-park-ko-15-00/ Please read this excellent article from a Rangers fan on what Ashley did to their club AFTER selling it: http://www.true-faith.co.uk/true-faith-mike-ashley-and-rangers/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

United have drawn 2 2 live on Southampton TV (Sky Sports) . We examine if its a good result considering we’d have taken it before kick off or is it a massive opportunity missed. There are plenty positives in the performance and we talk through what went right and what went wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Southampton are our opponents this weekend as 3,200 of our finest head to the South Coast. Alex, Si and Norman discuss Ayoze Perez amongst other things. Adam Leach from the Daily Echo gives us the Saints FC perspective. http://www.true-faith.co.uk/match-preview-podcast-southampton-v-newcastle-united-st-marys-stadium-sunday-15-october-16-00-ko/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices