All,

As a follow up to the general disparagement of the last request for budding writers, I asked Graeme Fawell to provide a bit more detail about what he wants from his contributors, and what he hopes to acheive. His response posted below.

I understand this suspicions given the nature of the internet. Anyway, here's the welcome message I shall be putting on my site once up.

"Welcome to the launch of NorthEastSoccer.co.uk. This site is unlike your average football.com site. This site is designed with a specific target of football audience in mind, the most passionate football fans in the world, North East football fans. As NorthEastSoccer.co.uk is produced by genuine passionate North East fans this website is designed to be user friendly and informative. We realise the needs of you the fans and this site will endeavour to bring you the latest news and rumours from each of our five major North East clubs. As well as this, we will bring you columns and match reports from ordinary fans like yourself who understand the game and your team unlike the majority of todays modern journalists. As this site is produced by normal everyday fans we hope you will be able to identify with it and enjoy it. Please visit as much as you can and make NorthEastSoccer.co.uk a success. Lets have a successful Northern based form of media for once unlike the so-called national media or should I say London media? I think you know what I'm talking about. If you've got any queries, feel free to e-mail me "

That's about the size of it. I have already secured the services of fans from Sunderland, Boro, Darlo and Hartlepool but Newcastle seems to be a problem. I am looking for people who could write columns now and again, whenever they want. It may be their opinions, their grievances, whatever. Anyway, the site will be launching soon, within a week or two. Hope to hear from you. If your not interested in contributing please visit as often as you can, it will be filled with Newcastle News, rumours, player profiles, club history etc. ----- Original Message ----- From: Duncan Reed To: Graeme Fawell

-- Anonymous, May 30, 2000