Shearergol

In which case they will be taken off the PIF board, surely?

Do agents make money from loan deals?

He LOVED Pardew too remember.

Why are you angry that we're on 43 points in 33 games? How do you enjoy asking these questions over and over again? I'm not angry. I'm quite definitively non-plussed over this whole season, mainly over my disillusionment thanks primarily to Ashley. Am I not allowed to continue disliking Steve Bruce as much for his personality as his management ability? Funnily enough I feel like the only time I posted more than an off the cuff snarky comment that explained a lot of people's dislike of Bruce is clearly about more than just whatever points total we get this year, it was one of those times I didn't see you engage at all. But obviously you couldn't just ask me 'but is he doing okay?' in response. I showed my (non toon fan) friend this thread earlier today. He was embarassed at the comments. "Why do they hate him so much? I just don't get it." No Daniel, I don't either. It's a very negative messageboard. Not just on Steve Bruce, but most of the players tbf. Very negative, very snide. That's NO Online. It's nowt really to do with Bruce hate, Yes he managed the Mackems, and yes his managerial record is wank, But its what's gone on here in the Ashley era, and whoever followed Rafa wasn't going to get the respect. But with Bruce if he was any kind of Newcastle fan which he isn't any kind of Geordie that he might like to pretend to be at times, he would have steered clear of working under this regime, most of us thought we'd turned the corner with Rafa, but it was more piss poor treatment, like Keegan and Houghton before hand. With Bruce I'm glad he's proving the doubters wrong, I'm glad the club are doing well and players may be happy? But I don't suppose I'd be bothered if Bruce was sacked tomorrow or even if the new owners don't want him. I cant deny hes done ok, but I genuinely think any of the current PL managers would have done equally as good if not slightly better, and we have had some lucky moments this season. Dont hate him, but I didn't want him as manager to start with and if we get taken over I'd hope he's replaced immediately. But as things stand I hope he does the best he possibly can. ?? Of course it is. :lol: A lot of posters just simply HATE HIM on this board. It's weird. It's strange. But that's how they feel. You're the only person saying this, over and over and over. Saying something enough doesn't make it fact. Obviously putting it all in capitals helps, but still. Apart from the fact that you were a massive Pardew fan, and you absolutely LOVED him. Oh, and you want Ashley to stay. Remember that. You've been stating that for years.

Making a wild prediction that we hear nothing next week.

Foden hat trick

Carroll’s rubbish. Comes on as a late sub and ambles round the pitch.

Nah never offside. Comical defending.

Ha, offside surely?

Yeah lads, just watch the ball, it’ll be fine.

He won't be coming back for the second half looking at how he's walking. Could have been a dead leg. Hopefully that's all it is.

He won't be coming back for the second half looking at how he's walking.

Oh, there's Hayden.

Barely seen Hayden in this game. Not sure if that's a good or a bad thing.

Krafth back to being shite.

Nice football that, front 3/4 look lively today.

Playing for his future here He's been very good since the restart. Indeed.

Playing for his future here

We actually look pretty good here. West Ham are shite but at least we're keeping the ball better than usual.

Miggy's got this. Really starting to settle again this season.

I take it all back. Good assist that.

Well that was shit.

He's never a premiership footballer in a million years. I know he's barely played but he has no defining qualities. Had a couple of decent touches early on "decent touches" in what sense? You mean he managed to control the ball?

He's never a premiership footballer in a million years. I know he's barely played but he has no defining qualities.

I still don't understand the handball rule. If that happens in the other box it's handball and a goal ruled out, but it's not handball if it's the defensive team?