This book review first appeared in Issue 159 of the hard-copy version of the TRUE FAITH fanzine and we thought it was worth republishing for those who might have missed it first time round. Thanks to John for his well crafted review.  ‘Garrincha’, ‘The Angel with Twisted Legs’, ‘Father of the Dribble’. Manuel Francisco dos... The post Reviews: Garrincha: The Triumph and Tragedy of Brazil’s Forgotten Footballing Hero (Ruy Castro) appeared first on True Faith ..read more

Despite the fact is doesn’t seem two minutes since the Christmas decorations were put away, it is, as Flight of the Conchords would say, business time for our non league sides as the season reaches its climax. Lets just say, as ever, there is plenty to write about. *** We have to start with GATESHEAD,... The post News From Nowhere – Non League Review, April 2024 appeared first on True Faith ..read more

Another week, another set of obscure financial rules to try and get our heads round. Yes, just when we’d all managed to sound knowledgeable by remembering to refer to PSR not FFP, the Premier League passed a resolution to move away from their current system and adopt a new set of financial regulations. What does... The post New Financial Rules – Same Crooked Game appeared first on True Faith ..read more

Since the FAC exit at Man City we have won three games from four and drawn the other, albeit that draw representing two points lost against a poor Everton with so many chances missed to make it a good win. But concentrating on the positives is back in vogue after a winter of injuries and... The post THRU BLACK & WHITE EYES – In The Hunt – 15/Apr/2024 appeared first on True Faith ..read more

“It happened again, it happened again, Tottenham Hotspur, it happened again.” Ah, Spurs. Lovely wonderful Spurs. Always there when you need them most. Champions League place up for grabs? 6-1. Relegated and need optimism for the future? 5-1. Messianic manager on the way out? 7-1. Now we can add another result to that glorious roll... The post TF Match Report – Newcastle Utd 4-0 Spurs appeared first on True Faith ..read more

GRACE LAIDLER (@gracewillhuntin) looks ahead to this weekend’s big match. Everyone remembers where they were. Watching on the television at home, listening to the radio in the car, sitting in the stands of St. James’ Park. Everyone can recall that momentous occasion this time last year, yet nobody can still believe that it actually happened.... The post TF Preview – Tottenham (H), 13 April 2024, 12:30pm appeared first on True Faith ..read more

Premier League, April 23rd, 2023 NEWCASTLE UNITED 6 (Murphy 2, 9, Joelinton 6, Isak 19, 21, Wilson 67) TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 1 (Kane 49) NEWCASTLE: Pope, Trippier (Manquillo), Schär (Lascelles), Botman, Burn, Longstaff, Guimarães (Gordon), Willock, Murphy (Almirón), Isak (Wilson), Joelinton. TOTTENHAM: Lloris (Forster), Porro, Romero, Dier, Perisic, Sarr (Sanchez), Skipp, Hojbjerg, Kulusevski (Danjuma), Kane, Son... The post Flashback Friday – Spurs (h) April 2023 appeared first on True Faith ..read more

ED COLE gives it to Richard Masters with both barrels, and then some… What’s the difference between True Faith and The Times? Judging by an article curled out by Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters appearing in Murdoch’s rag this week, we can glean that one of the two is a lowbrow, unserious, unregulated, wildly... The post TF LONG READ: Tricky Dickie Bites Back (or “The tale of Richard III and his Heroic Battle Against the Evil Regulator”) appeared first on True Faith ..read more

Sickly, retro, and apparently never-ending, 2023-24 is the black forest gateau of NUFC seasons. Scott Robson explains. *** The strangeness of Newcastle United, season 2023-2024 goes on. Most people secretly want it to end quickly but outwardly don’t. It’s like cutting yourself the biggest piece of black forest gateau that you know you can’t finish.... The post A season that just won’t end… appeared first on True Faith ..read more

Martin Dúbravka – 7. A solid performance. Good first half save from Robinson low down and though his collision with Krafth would have smarted, his timely need for treatment enabled Howe to get at the team and stopped the tide of Fulham attacks. Game management, I believe is what the XG crowd call it. Dealt... The post TF Player Ratings – Fulham 0-1 Newcastle Utd appeared first on True Faith ..read more