Hi there,

I used to post a few years back as ' scalpels ' and re-registered a while back as stillscalpels, so I hope you don't mind me posting here, even as a red and white!

It's a fair old while since I've posted on here down to ill health which has got progressively worse and unfortunately I won't be around much longer, so I just wanted to wish you all the best for Sunday.

I've been lucky enough to see us win a Cup - albeit back in '73.

I know some of you lads are 'slightly longer in the tooth' as well and haven't been fortunate enough to see your team win a trophy. I genuinely hope your fortunes change for the better and you get to see Newcastle lift the Cup next Sunday.

Best wishes lads, the very best of luck for Sunday and enjoy the day.