Quote of the day

"Supporters are the lifeblood of any football club so introducing a new Forum which will enable Newcastle fans to share their views and ideas with the Club's decision makers is a very positive step. "Direct, structured communication is vital to building a strong, sustainable relationship with our supporters and we are looking forward to working closely with them for the benefit of Newcastle United."

Fine words from Lee Marshall, the club's PR and supporter liaison manager, but only time will tell whether this newly revamped forum will genuinely give fans a voice - and, of course, whether the notoriously cloth-eared Jabba will be prepared to listen.