John Smith
@barwineewindas.bsky.social
Lawyer turned criminologist, #heedarmy by birth, #nufc by upbringing. May occasionally post about #eurovision, too.
If there are players at #nufc angling for moves, and there are a few likely suspects, then get them moved and reinvest the money. If the team needs a restart, so be it. There are too many putting half arsed efforts in. If they want away, get top dollar and get rid.
December 14, 2025 at 8:47 PM
If there are players at #nufc angling for moves, and there are a few likely suspects, then get them moved and reinvest the money. If the team needs a restart, so be it. There are too many putting half arsed efforts in. If they want away, get top dollar and get rid.
It's easy to criticise prioritising the UCL but it's literally 2 million notes for a win in that comp. That late goal in Germany cost #nufc £1.2m. In a PSR/SCR world, it matters. By comparison, the League Cup winners get £100k.
None of that excuses the non-effort today, but context matters
None of that excuses the non-effort today, but context matters
December 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
It's easy to criticise prioritising the UCL but it's literally 2 million notes for a win in that comp. That late goal in Germany cost #nufc £1.2m. In a PSR/SCR world, it matters. By comparison, the League Cup winners get £100k.
None of that excuses the non-effort today, but context matters
None of that excuses the non-effort today, but context matters
Feels like the end of this cycle for #nufc Either the manager needs changing or (more likely) it's time to move out a fair few and build a new side. This one looks like it peaked at Wembley and, post-Isak, too many feel sorry for themselves or think they took are too good to be here 1/2
December 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Feels like the end of this cycle for #nufc Either the manager needs changing or (more likely) it's time to move out a fair few and build a new side. This one looks like it peaked at Wembley and, post-Isak, too many feel sorry for themselves or think they took are too good to be here 1/2
Gordon is taking the piss at this point btw. Barely swings a leg unless he's with England or is a UCL game. Where's his hunger gone? Where's the desire to let from the front? #nufc
December 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Gordon is taking the piss at this point btw. Barely swings a leg unless he's with England or is a UCL game. Where's his hunger gone? Where's the desire to let from the front? #nufc
Eddie Howe is an #nufc legend but he's not getting a tune out of these. And the 'he's not had any players' excuse ran out to the cost of circa £200m spent this summer. This season has been dreadful, really. We look shot, especially away from SJP. Maybe pressure on him, for the first time really.
December 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Eddie Howe is an #nufc legend but he's not getting a tune out of these. And the 'he's not had any players' excuse ran out to the cost of circa £200m spent this summer. This season has been dreadful, really. We look shot, especially away from SJP. Maybe pressure on him, for the first time really.
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Innocent people end up in our criminal courts.
Completely, terrifyingly innocent.
And all that stands between them and losing everything is a fair trial.
Politicians would do well to remember this when they tell us that justice is all about processing “criminals” swiftly.
Completely, terrifyingly innocent.
And all that stands between them and losing everything is a fair trial.
Politicians would do well to remember this when they tell us that justice is all about processing “criminals” swiftly.
December 11, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Innocent people end up in our criminal courts.
Completely, terrifyingly innocent.
And all that stands between them and losing everything is a fair trial.
Politicians would do well to remember this when they tell us that justice is all about processing “criminals” swiftly.
Completely, terrifyingly innocent.
And all that stands between them and losing everything is a fair trial.
Politicians would do well to remember this when they tell us that justice is all about processing “criminals” swiftly.
Scored, sat back and waited to concede again. We've lost our bollocks so many times this season and again here...
Romero levels.
[2-2] 90'
[2-2] 90'
December 2, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Scored, sat back and waited to concede again. We've lost our bollocks so many times this season and again here...
Lack of quality up top costing us again against high quality opposition. Can't carry that alongside erratic goalkeeping errors. Should never have lost this match, really #nufc
November 25, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Lack of quality up top costing us again against high quality opposition. Can't carry that alongside erratic goalkeeping errors. Should never have lost this match, really #nufc
That first goal looks worse every time you see it. What on earth was Pope doing? A completely reckless and needless way to undo an entire half of football #nufc
November 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
That first goal looks worse every time you see it. What on earth was Pope doing? A completely reckless and needless way to undo an entire half of football #nufc
This is the kind of away test #nufc have failed all season. It's time to show they've got the minerals. An abject horror show to start this half.
November 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
This is the kind of away test #nufc have failed all season. It's time to show they've got the minerals. An abject horror show to start this half.
Anyone who thinks Howe should be under pressure is mental, obvs, but he's not getting a tune out of these at the minute. He doesn't seem to know what to do with all the new players he's got, and the subbing half a team on thing just doesn't work. He's got a job on, because we're crap atm
November 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Anyone who thinks Howe should be under pressure is mental, obvs, but he's not getting a tune out of these at the minute. He doesn't seem to know what to do with all the new players he's got, and the subbing half a team on thing just doesn't work. He's got a job on, because we're crap atm
You can only tell yourself 'it'll come good when it clicks' for so long. We're approaching the point at which we might have to accept that we've gone backwards, despite signing half a team in the summer. We don't defend, our midfield way off, we've no attack and subs don't help. Worrying times #nufc
November 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
You can only tell yourself 'it'll come good when it clicks' for so long. We're approaching the point at which we might have to accept that we've gone backwards, despite signing half a team in the summer. We don't defend, our midfield way off, we've no attack and subs don't help. Worrying times #nufc
This second half has been a shambles. A rabble. Several parts of it are on the manager. Burn should never have been on the pitch after the first incident. Pope should have been stepped down after the mistake last week. It's nowhere near good enough from #nufc
November 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This second half has been a shambles. A rabble. Several parts of it are on the manager. Burn should never have been on the pitch after the first incident. Pope should have been stepped down after the mistake last week. It's nowhere near good enough from #nufc
I'm trying to think of a worse performance under Howe, and can't think of many. Considering the opposition, this has been a shocker. Our away form is shocking #nufc
November 2, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I'm trying to think of a worse performance under Howe, and can't think of many. Considering the opposition, this has been a shocker. Our away form is shocking #nufc
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The Real BBC ‘Impartiality Crisis’ Is Its Constant Platforming of Hard Right Tufton Street Think Tanks – Byline Times
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The Real BBC ‘Impartiality Crisis’ Is Its Constant Platforming of Hard Right Tufton Street Think Tanks
The broadcaster provides an oversized platform for representatives from opaquely-funded libertarian lobby groups, says media academic Julian Petley
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December 21, 2024 at 4:03 PM
The Real BBC ‘Impartiality Crisis’ Is Its Constant Platforming of Hard Right Tufton Street Think Tanks – Byline Times
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THRU BLACK & WHITE EYES – A Winter’s Tale – 23/Dec/24
Newcastle United had a mission after PL defeats at home to West Ham and away to Brentford as well as a disappointing draw at Selhurst Park and that was to win three games over eight days.
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December 23, 2024 at 7:56 AM
My weekly blog on all things #NUFC - a great week but loads to do - thanks for reading if you do - tf1892.substack.com/p/thru-black...
Emphatic
December 18, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Emphatic
Man born into obscene wealth and privilege cosplaying at precisely the kind of charity work which arguably wouldn't be needed if people like him and his family didn't exist.
Urgh
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Urgh
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Prince William serves Christmas lunch at shelter he visited with Diana
The Prince of Wales first visited The Passage with his mother Princess Diana as a child.
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December 8, 2024 at 10:54 PM
Man born into obscene wealth and privilege cosplaying at precisely the kind of charity work which arguably wouldn't be needed if people like him and his family didn't exist.
Urgh
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Urgh
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