Betting shops are licensed, regulated, taxed, and employ tens of thousands of people.
Grouping them with “dodgy businesses” isn’t a serious description of a regulated sector.
It’s also aimed at the wrong target. Betting shops: 8,822 → 5,872 over the decade. Adult gaming: 1,610 → 1,502. Barbers: 2,953 → 18,078. Takeaways: 2,882 → 13,478.
Whatever has reshaped the high street, it isn’t gambling premises. And with each new announcement, more jobs are lost.
Looking forward to another season working alongside this legend!
The enthusiasm and commitment Dicka shows to the North East non-league scene through @bbcnewcastle’s coverage is incredible.
I am sure we have some memorable moments lying ahead this season.
📸 @KevWilson19
🏆 The North East Football Writers Non-League Personality of the Year sponsored by H Malone and Sons will now also be known as ‘The Dicka Award’ to honour non-league legend Paul Dixon.
⚫️⚪️ Spennymoor Town’s Glen Taylor was the inaugural winner of the award this year.
There is an expression; that it is better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid,than open it and remove all doubt !
A) I would and will most certainly say it to Martin O’neil’s face
B)Hearts winning the SPL, to most people without bias would see it as a shot in the arm for Scottish football and attention around it ..
Those with bias and accustomed to Punch and Judy knock about debates 🫵🏻 take the obtuse outlook
Matchday and we are at home to Barcelona. Kick off is at 8pm, live on Amazon Prime.
One of those occasions we used to dream about. Under the lights at St James’ Park and we all have our part to play.
HOWAY THE LADS #NUFC
Last night was a stark reminder of the gulf in quality between the clubs.
If the ambition to be #1 is even remotely possible, we need to start seeing real tangible actions to close the gap.
Until then, it’s a pipe dream.
Actions always speak louder than words. #NUFC