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Newcastle United fans hold up a banner reading 'TV BEFORE FANS' prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Luton Town at St. James Park on February 03, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Broadcasters are putting TV before Fans and undermining initiatives like ‘Green Football Weekend’ - here’s how to fix it Certain clubs' fanbases are being taken advantage of: it has to stop
Chelsea during a press conference at Chelsea Training Ground on August 18, 2023 in Cobham, England.
The Premier League needs to CHANGE its financial rules - for the fans, more than the clubs The Premier League's financial laws may curb spending – but they have a loophole that threatens to disconnect fans from our clubs
Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe reacts on the sidelines during the UEFA Champions League match between Newcastle United FC and Paris Saint-Germain at St. James Park on October 04, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Profit and sustainability regulations? I just want to watch class lads score goals for Newcastle United How economics are scuppering Toon fan and True Faith podcaster Charlotte Robson's football fun
Newcastle United team photograph with Kieran Trippier, Miguel Almiron, Callum Wilson and Joelinton's faces greyed out

End of an era at Newcastle United – as Eddie Howe faces his ‘Kevin Keegan on the steps’ moment

By Matthew Ketchell published 22 January 24

OPINION The next few days could define the next few years at St. James' Park with change the only constant

OPINION
A fan poses for a photo with a half and half scarf outside the stadium prior to the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Manchester City and Huddersfield Town at Etihad Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Manchester, England

The half-and-half scarf: the unacceptable yet unavoidable football match day accessory

By Matthew Ketchell published 18 January 24

OPINION In 2024, you could argue, anything encouraging harmony should be supported. But we need to draw the line at half-and-half scarves at football

OPINION
Martyn Margetson, England goalkeeping coach, Sam Johnstone, Dean Henderson and Nick Pope of England walk out prior to the England Training Session ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar Qualifier against Albania at Pennyhill Park on March 27, 2021 in Bagshot, England

Why Newcastle United fans could expect to see another England goalkeeper replace Nick Pope in goal this month

By Matthew Ketchell published 12 January 24

OPINION Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe believes there’s ‘value in the loan market’ and there's a deal staring them in the face that FourFourTwo understands the Toon will attempt to do this month

OPINION
Joey Barton during a game between Bristol Rovers and Shrewsbury in September 2023.

Joey Barton's misogyny, serial killer tirades and violent threats require more than simple condemnation

By Steven Chicken published 6 January 24

The former player and manager has been spreading hateful bile aimlessly in a desperate bid for attention

Aston Villa's Spanish head coach Unai Emery (2L) gives an interview to amazon Prime, pitch-side ahead of the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on December 6, 2023

Farewell sweet Prime: Amazon showed broadcasters how football coverage SHOULD be done and I’ll miss it when it’s gone

By Matthew Ketchell published 5 January 24

OPINON Watching the Premier League over Christmas was a joy thanks to Amazon Prime’s considered and brilliantly executed TV coverage

OPINON
 James McLean of Sunderland battles with Danny Simpson of Newcastle during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Sunderland at Sports Direct Arena on March 4, 2012 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Sunderland vs Newcastle is a fixture almost no-one wanted, and one the region definitely did not need

By Alex Hurst published 3 January 24

OPINION Host of Newcastle United podcast True Faith, Alex Hurst, isn't looking forward to the the latest instalment of the ‘we’re better than you’ derby where on-pitch failure fuels a toxic off-field rivalry

OPINION
Kieran Trippier of Newcastle United and Miguel Almiron of Newcastle United during the UEFA Champions League match between Newcastle United FC and AC Milan at St. James Park on December 13, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Newcastle United fans criticising Kieran Trippier are only advertising their own ignorance

By Matthew Ketchell published 22 December 23

OPINION Newcastle United full-back Kieran Trippier is having a mensis horribilis but kicking him while he's down is a pointless exercise

OPINION
Steven Schumacher, Manager of Plymouth Argyle during the Sky Bet Championship match between Queens Park Rangers and Plymouth Argyle at Loftus Road on December 13, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Dylan Hepworth/MB Media/Getty Images)

Thank you, Steven Schumacher: Onto the next, Plymouth Argyle fans

By Ryan Dabbs published 19 December 23

OPINION Steven Schumacher has departed Plymouth Argyle for Stoke City, but there should only be well-wishing to the manager

OPINION
Pictures from Newcastle's games

9 things I learned watching Newcastle United’s Champions League adventure

By Matthew Ketchell published 15 December 23

OPINION Lifelong Toon fan, and FourFourTwo Deputy Editor Matt Ketchell reflects on his club's return to Europe after a 20 year absence

OPINION
Man wearing a Nike Nigeria shirt from World Cup 2018

Is football being hijacked by fashion?

By Matthew Ketchell published 14 December 23

OPINION Football shirt designers have finally figured that pulling on fans’ heart strings also pulls on their wallets, but is the game straying into dangerous territory?

OPINION
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