Martin Gallon

@NE5MAGS @ChrisPage_Boz @Ta1kingTurf It is mate

@ChrisPage_Boz Must be @Ta1kingTurf

A Northumbrian Reds flag in the away end last night 🤦🏻‍♂️ Absolutely embarrassing and you should be utterly ashamed of yourself being from the north east and supporting them 😡 #NUFC

I wanted to put my other post on first as that was the more serious issue to address but ive had a mare yesterday. I know my flag is getting some grief online today 😬 but it also went missing after the game last night. It was still up on 92 minutes but gone once whistle went for full time, ive messaged the liaison officer at United and no joy and hoping someone has took it by mistake, it was made by the late great Barmy so it also has a sentimental value. If anyone has info please drop me a DM. Thank you. 🇾🇪🇾🇪

@Ta1kingTurf @ManUtd A remember my first can of cider aswell

My thoughts on another circus act around @ManUtd seems to be at least one or 2 per month now 🙄 You’ve now got a manager publicly questioning young lads like Amass and Chido instead of protecting them(or at least doing some homework first), then you’ve got players clapping back or liking posts on social media, and fans split straight down the middle arguing over who’s right. Some backing the players, some backing the manager. For me, that’s not the real issue. The real issue is this club has completely lost its way. A properly run Manchester United doesn’t air this stuff in public. Young players should be shielded, not used as examples. Senior players shouldn’t be briefing or posting cryptic nonsense online either. All of it screams dysfunction. No standards, no leadership, no clear direction. Managers will come and go, players will also come and go, but the constant is the chaos. Every few months it’s a new fallout, a new scapegoat, a new “reset”. We argue about individuals when the environment itself is broken. Fans arguing among themselves just shows how fractured things have become. We shouldn’t be choosing sides between players and manager — both should be pulling in the same direction. Right now it feels like everyone’s protecting themselves instead of the badge. All I know is this: United shouldn’t look like this. Not publicly, not internally, not ever. Until there’s real leadership at the top, real accountability and a culture that puts the club first, we’ll keep having the same arguments with different names. And that’s the most depressing part of all.

@adamhunt8 Are you bothered what others think mate you did it for your kids well done xx

Think I’ve riled a few people up with this walk on 😂 things you do for your kids eh

@Ta1kingTurf Just the same as you using Harry’s for the last 5 year , don’t be sad mate plenty more games for you to go to with your mates tickets or anyone else who offers you them , smb

@MartinGallon2 I mean its like Dobey going to leverkeusen the morn, its not gonna happen cos thas 1000s of toon fans i know who cant go that normally go cos they can't get tickets, could you imagine if he popped up the morn in the crowd?

So #ManUtd can you confirm that Luke Littler is eligible for away tickets or is it just the die hard fans who have spent their lives following mufc that you are banning? Is it one rule for us and another for celebs? Asking for a friend, Thanks.

@Duzza180 @DartsWDF Be the equivalent of the Coca Cola cup

Great idea @DartsWDF Please arrange

@alanshearer We have no plan b when teams attack us we hammer them but when they sit back and play we ain’t got a clue

That was awful. No better 2nd half. Not one positive. Lazy. Leggy. Lethargic. Well done West Ham. #WHUNEW

@Duzza180 @MSSdarts Haha knocks 20 years off you that

Happy Halloween @MSSdarts

@Ta1kingTurf @ManUtd @MU_Foundation What you expect from that club

That’s a bit misleading, to be honest. Fans only “donate” tickets because United threaten to take season tickets off people who don’t attend 16+ home games. Donating them back stops it counting as a missed game — it’s not really about charity, it’s about avoiding punishment. Charging fans full price then dictating attendance is wrong.

Our fans have now raised £2 million for @MU_Foundation through the season ticket donation scheme 👏

@Duzza180 @DartsWDF @theedgar501 Ask sky they can broadcast it live on the comedy channel

I’m making my @DartsWDF comeback for ONE competition only in 2026 Playing with my mate @theedgar501 Should we go big with a Dutch Open or an Isle of Man Or should we go to a country I’ve haven’t been. Iceland tops the list What do you think #LegionOfDuzza #DuzzWhackers

@Ta1kingTurf @pollytixNE Tosser

@pollytixNE @MartinGallon2 What happened Polly, he used to be one of the lads then he came into money and now thinks he's above us all 🙄

A poem i wrote about our historic win in the #WorldCupOfStations 🏆 “Ashington – From the Pits to the Platform!” 🏆 From mines to millionaires, what a ride we’ve had, From the Charltons to Harmison — not too bad! Mark Wood’s steaming in with pace and flair, While the rest of us just graft and swear. The World Cup of Railways? We’ve only gone and won! Ashington on top — now that’s some fun! From coal dust faces to golden smiles, We’ve grafted our way for miles and miles. Not all made millions, some still pull their weight, Keeping this town ticking, keeping it great. From the lads on the tools to the lasses in the shops, Ashington’s spirit never stops! So raise a pint, give a cheer, For the town that’s built on pride, not fear. From the pit wheels turning to trains that fly — It’s Ashington forever, till the day we die!

@Duzza180 Calm down grandad

Jeez ! Blatant penalty Fuming

@Duzza180 @riversidefc2019 All ?? You mean gave “it” away

@riversidefc2019 Gave them all the way Wish I hadn’t now

@Ta1kingTurf @FabrizioRomano You ok mate

So i move to Barcelona where 1. Financial Mismanagement & Debt Huge wage bill that outpaced revenues. Even before COVID, salaries and transfers had inflated, but the pandemic exposed how unsustainable it was. Massive losses: e.g. large losses in 2019-21. Debt burden (stadium projects, amortized transfer values, etc.). 2. Overhyped / Poor Transfers & Contract Deals Signing big names for large fees or high salaries that did not deliver expected performance. Players whose contracts became burdens. Problems with players refusing to move even when financially or strategically necessary. The Frenkie de Jong saga is cited. 3. Loss (or Degradation) of Squad Quality / Depth As money problems grew, ability to retain top talent weakened. Messi’s departure was a symptom. Dependence on aging players in some periods, or young players being overused / injuries piling up. 4. Structural / Infrastructure Challenges The Espai Barça / Camp Nou renovation project has been delayed, plagued by cost overruns, contractor issues, labour complaints etc. The timing, logistics, and financial implications of being away from Camp Nou (run matches elsewhere, loss of matchday income etc.). 5. Strategic & Managerial Instability Changes in coaching, uncertain direction. Xavi’s exit, new managers, etc. It’s harder to build continuity. Sometimes decisions appear short-term rather than long-term: chasing big names vs investing in sustainable progression. 6. Tactical / Defensive Weaknesses Letting in goals at bad times; defensive lapses. E.g. vulnerabilities when games reach critical phases. Lack of “Plan B” in many matches: when things go wrong, Barça sometimes struggle to adapt. 7. Reputation / Scandals The Negreira case (payments related to referees), accusations of corruption / sports corruption. Criticisms of management decisions — contract clauses, relations with players, etc. Some fans feel there’s lack of transparency or that sometimes reputational damage is done by off-pitch issues. 8. Dependency on Star Players & Youth Injuries When key young players are injured or fatigued, performance drops sharply. Injury management / workload have been questioned. 9. Vulnerability in Big European Matches Although domestically more consistent, Barcelona have often underperformed in Champions League / other European knockout games, especially vs top oppositions. Lack of composure under pressure in Europe is often cited. 10. Communication, Expectation & Fan Relations Sometimes commitments / timelines have been overpromised (e.g. Camp Nou reopening dates) and then changed. This leads to frustration. Fans and media often criticize decisions: signings, departures, strategic direction. There’s a sense among some that the club is trying to “look big” but under the surface many weaknesses persist.

🚨 Marcus Rashford: “I feel like I've been in an inconsistent environment for a very, very long time. So it's even more difficult to be consistent”. “I think consistency is what I need to bring into my game. And yeah, I'm looking to do that”, told ITV.

@jamiereuben Be a lot better if @AmandaStaveley3 and @ghodoussi were still here they spoke to the fans and were the connecting

Happy anniversary magpies ❤️

@jamiereuben @FIIKSA @BallerLeagueUK @Sidemen @ghodoussi Get away games beamed back to st James park , you’ll sell massive number of tickets and generate more money

@FIIKSA @BallerLeagueUK @Sidemen @ghodoussi God @ghodoussi you almost sound like you know what your talking about

Are traditional #sports ⚽️ ready for the next #generation of fans? With attention spans dropping among younger audiences, #influencer-led leagues like @BallerLeagueUK & @Sidemen are winning over the new wave of sports fans. @ghodoussi, co-director at PCP Capital Partners UK, explores how direct-to-consumer models like @premierleague's latest moves could be the real #gamechanger: bit.ly/FIITV_MG

@jamiereuben @NUFC What promises was he made why is no telling the fans this

Statement from @NUFC

@stevewraith Steve if pope and barnes starts we might aswell stop the season now

What’s your starting line up predictions v Villa? Here’s mine 433 Pope Trippier Schar Burn Livramento Tonali Bruno Joelinton Murphy Barnes Gordon #nufc