If you haven't already done so, watch this.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45678196
They appear to be interviewing people who are clearly tormented by the situation -
And they all seem to be regular match goers!
Surely, surely they can see the answer. I can only assume that the money spent on drug and alcohol rehab in the North East needs to be redirected to assisting these poor souls to get their lives back on track.
Look, it's a lovely day. Don't waste your afternoon watching what may prove to be a dire draw against Leicester. Get out to the country. Up the coast to Alnmouth or beyond. Or up the Simonsides. You'll save money. You'll have a spectacular time. You'll come home happy and refreshed. You won't be frustrated and angry. And an empty stadium will be like a knife in Ashley's back.
And now, let's see what 50,000 people can achieve today. Or not.