If you'd like, I thought we'd do a weekly sidebar thread in which anyone can talk about any football matches--starting with today's Manchester United v Newcastle game.

For a quick preview, visit the Busby Babe. Otherwise, just enjoy some good mid-day soccer. I for one am crossing my fingers that United will be lower than Blackpool after today's match.

We'll have a separate thread for the Europa League match on Thursday, but consider this your thread for any other matches, be they from France or Belgium or Mexico or the US.