Helloooo there to people from around the world, how are you enjoying your holidays so far, hope all is good for Malaysians, as for other countries, wish you all the best as well.
I been looking through my blog and I was suprised that I didnt post a single thing bout Newcastle United although Im an avid fan and love football really much. I am gonna change that today and hope you enjoy it, if you are a Newcastle fan, join the group. If not, just read on if you have some spare time.
Living in Malaysia makes football easy to be a hobby. Everyone in Malaysia has kicked a ball, they are fanatical about it, unfortunetly they dont grow up to be great footballers :( Which makes Malaysia ranked 146 in the world. Anyway, almost every football fan in Malaysia are fans of the Big Four. When I grew up, I became a fan of Manchester United. I wanst really a real fan but my friend who was an MU fan introduced the sport to me. So I decided to support the same team like him.
When I was seven, I chose to change sides. I never really became a true fan so it was time to choose a team. I scouted for teams to support and one day I saw Newcastle United on TV. They were facing another team who I dont remember, but I saw Shearer playing. Shearer played great and the whole team was playing like clockwork. I knew this team was the one I have to support.
Then when I was 12, I saw Newcastle's star begin to dim as they were playing badly. Shearer retired long ago and they didnt find the right no.9. Unbelievably, my team was facing relegation and eventually got relegated against Aston Villa. I was shocked as hell and just went to sleep with a bad state of mind. The thought and reality of it came to my mind and I made a vow to continue supporting my beloved team on. We will recover!
DOWNS : Relegation :(
I said to myself that we will bounce up and get back in. All my friends laughed at me when Newcastle got relegated and chanted 'Championship' ! One whole season of watching Newcastle in Championship was not easy. I only saw the results as Astro didnt broadcast live Championship games. We won the Championship with more than 100 points and I was over the moon. It was torture, seeing if Newcastle got promoted or go down like poor old Leeds. But the team did it and I'm still a fan.
First year in the Premier League was nervy as we got thrashed 3 -0 to MU. All Red Devils at school were saying 'Championship Again! ' As we thrashed 6- 0 to A. Villa and 5-1 to Sunderland, we also had some poor moments. Luckily , it didnt cost us relegation. Chris Hughton got sacked and Pardew was in charge. I didnt trust him but we won Liverpool 3-1! We had ups and downs but Newcastle finished 12th! Carroll leaving was a shocker as I thought he was loyal. I thought we were doomed but a match against Arsenal showed why I love Newcastle.
We went down 4-0 tamely in the 1st half and my dad keep telling me to change the channel. But I stood my ground and watched the second half. Barton scored a penalty which lifted the team and they went to attack mode. This is what I call spirit! Another penalty scored and Leon Best goal made it 3-4 in 85th minute. A freekick swung in, I gasped as it was cleared and Tiote shoot.....Gooooooooooooooallllll !!! I went nuts ,
4- 4 ! Unbelievable ! It was a day I was proud to be a fan. No team in the world could beat us in my mind. We were the best!
2011-12 season started with Nolan, Barton and Enrique leaving. After drawing 0-0 to Arsenal and 1-0 win to Sunderland , I joked to my friends that we'll go unbeaten. And we did. 10 matches done and we won the likes of Stoke, Everton, Wolves and drew 2-2 to Spurs. The spirit is still here and Newcastle will be on top again. Sher-aa spirit continues on !
UPS : UNBEATEN :)
Relegation hurt me but I never wanted to change my team, they are the best to me and will always be the best. I will be true to myself and when we win a trophy , I'll be happy like hell and just ran around my school saying 'Newcastle Are The Best'. Why? Because I'm a part of the Toon Army and will always be one. Just like the spirit of Newcastle vs Arsenal, my spirit for Newcastle will keep gong till the fat lady sings.
This post is dedicated to all the NUFC fans around the world and mostly to the fans in Malaysia. Lets keep believing, huh? Toon Army Malaysia forever :)
I bleed Black and White , you know what I mean :)