Matching body language from Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe and assistant Jason Tindall as they stand side by side in the technical area. Both making notes then both making the identical signals to get their team further up the pitch. Synchronised coaching.
Brilliant optimism from little Ralph being interviewed pitchside at Brentford. "What's the score going to be?" Ralph - without a moment's hesitation: "6-0 to Brentford."
Big cheer from Brentford's fans as Christian Eriksen's name is read out.
His fellow countryman Jan Molby, here at Brentford for Danish television and no doubt taking huge interest in Eriksen, has been deep in conversation with Brentford manager Thomas Frank, another Dane, pitchside.
Brentford manager Thomas Frank says Christian Eriksen will make his return to action today eight months after suffering a cardiac arrest playing for Denmark in the Euro 2020 game against Finland.
It promises to be an emotionally-charged moment and Eriksen, speaking to the Brentford match day programme, says: "I remember it all. Except those minutes when I was in heaven."
Video caption: Football Focus: Newcastle fans are 'the extra man' - Eddie HoweFootball Focus: Newcastle fans are 'the extra man' - Eddie Howe
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says managing the Magpies at St James' Park is everything he thought it would be, with the fans playing the role of an "extra man".
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Newcastle's double act
Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Brentford Community Stadium
Matching body language from Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe and assistant Jason Tindall as they stand side by side in the technical area. Both making notes then both making the identical signals to get their team further up the pitch. Synchronised coaching.
Optimism in the air at Brentford
Brentford v Newcastle (15:00 GMT)
Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Brentford Community Stadium
Brilliant optimism from little Ralph being interviewed pitchside at Brentford. "What's the score going to be?" Ralph - without a moment's hesitation: "6-0 to Brentford."
Eriksen's warm welcome
Brentford v Newcastle (15:00 GMT)
Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Brentford Community Stadium
Big cheer from Brentford's fans as Christian Eriksen's name is read out.
His fellow countryman Jan Molby, here at Brentford for Danish television and no doubt taking huge interest in Eriksen, has been deep in conversation with Brentford manager Thomas Frank, another Dane, pitchside.
Eriksen's emotional return
Brentford v Newcastle (15:00 GMT)
Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Brentford Community Stadium
Brentford manager Thomas Frank says Christian Eriksen will make his return to action today eight months after suffering a cardiac arrest playing for Denmark in the Euro 2020 game against Finland.
It promises to be an emotionally-charged moment and Eriksen, speaking to the Brentford match day programme, says: "I remember it all. Except those minutes when I was in heaven."
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