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What a finish. Shame though.

Special mention for Duncan too. Didn't last very long, but I enjoyed the "Twin Towers" a lot. For me it has to be Les. I think it's very harsh to say they were just two quality strikers rather than partners, they were very willing to always help each other out right from the start. Bellamy was exactly what Shearer needed at that time (which underlines Sir Bobby's genius really) but overall has to be Ferdinand.

Puma

But we still kept possession of the ball right in their box, that in itself is gaining advantage. Anyway all that is moot, it doesn't even matter if he "gains advantage" or not... if he's off when the ball is played to him, then it's offside simple as that.

That's mental. Obviously he did gain advantage as he scored... plus we would also still have maintained possession. Of course that should be offside. I think we are as close as ever of having it right. It does benefit the game as it allows for the game to go on and goals to be scored without positional offsides that could be considered only technicalities rather than in the spirit of a move forward. It really isn't that complicated at all either, just needs a little logic to be applied.

And another pathetic draw. Bad game, bad performance, bad result. We should be out of sight in this league already.

2nd half gone really quickly considering how awful it's been. We'll probably play over 94 mins here.

Nice one Shola. Keep that in the corner.

Wow, soul crushing for Nile that did brilliantly to get it on target, what a save!

Pancrate's done alright so far... apart from whatever the hell that was just then.

Can't believe Nolan with that chance near the end... basically did everything to make sure the defender would get back in time.

Lucky, lucky man indeed!

Urgh, they are annoying defending these crosses well.

Guthrie's out there apparently too now...

Refs just love us in this league it seems.

Too easy for Enrique.

Stupid lunge already from Smith....

There isn't a true translation for "common sense" in French... no surprises, really.

Nolan's header was so sweet. Love how for two of our recent goals Shola has been miles offside and needlessly blatantly fouled someone. Maybe this was his masterplan and the years of training and practising in those areas are finally paying off... still, quality finish.

It's quite unbelievable all the heartache that has occurred in this decade alone Right from the start that Wembley Cup Semi final against Chelsea in 2000 was that horrible mixture of pride and pain.

Huh, signed that guy for Newcastle in a few seasons time on Fifa10 manager mode, wasn't even sure he was a real player. ... yeah he's not bad

That one-two with Colo really is quite hilarious

Sweet I shall also be of joinage.

Get Pilko's paint pic as the profile thingie man! http://www.newcastle-online.org/nufcforum/index.php/topic,64461.msg2114855.html#msg2114855 That photo of Butt is older than he is.

Weird 606 quote on the BBC site report Ok, thanks very much.