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We like to try new ways of reporting the news, so through a mix of Twitter updates and wifi via an iPod Touch, we’re keeping you up to date with the demonstrations in Newcastle city centre this afternoon (the latest updates are listed first):

16:40 - Newcastle pull one back. Will it be enough? Leaving the very sketchy wi-fi behind and switching back to Twitter.

16:25 - Hull are leading 2-0. Oh dear.

16:03 - The majority of fans boycotted the half time refreshments and the chanting continues. Can the fans keep up this pressure match after match, until the management changes?

15:54 - Glorious sunshine in Newcastle, everywhere but Saint James Park; Hull are winning 1-0. Can’t see everything remaining sweetness and light if Hull win this game.

15:34 - Well, an hour and a half later, we now know where BT Openzone doesn’t work in Newcastle. Hopefully you’ve followed the afternoon’s events on our Twitter feed.

There are still several hundred supporters outside the ground. Most the protesting has been loud but peaceful. Only a handful of hardcore fans gave the police any concern.

Few, if any fans seem to have boycotted the game. The first half is over; it’ll be interesting to see how the protests play out after the match.

13:49 - Trouble already on Leazes Park Road; police officers are questioning a man selling “Ashley not so Wise” t-shirts.

13:35 - We’re at Monument; the only protest is by those bloody pan pipe musicians. They’d like to see the “Cuban 5″ released, apparently. And so would we, if it meant less risk of hearing loss. Plenty of people about, a few police officers scattered amongst the crowds of shoppers.

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