Big Geordie

Has Rafa said owt post match?

Such a Newcastle thing to do today. Shades of Grimsby, back in 1992 for those old enough to remember! We will be OK. Patience required. HTL.

Gayle misses a good chance. Couldn't sort his feet out.

6mins added on.

Gayle on for Mbemba. Hayden gone to centre-back.

Too many changes today I think. Mind, those that have come in haven't exactly covered themselves in glory either.

Blackburn score....

Steele saves from Shelvey.... corner.

Norwich behind

Ritchie - half volley over the bar.

Gamez having to come off - looks like a stretcher job.

Lowes saying Gamez might be knackered.....

Hayden shoots wide! Much better

Attsu with a chance..... puts it wide.

Remember fellas, we are gonna get games like this. Patience is the key.

Doesn't sound like the greatest start.

Darlow saves.....

Howay!

Match thread?!

Mick Lowes currently speaking really well over the tannoy.

Taken from elsewhere with regards to what's gone on at Crewe; "and from we heard tonight, the Sandusky/Paterno and Bennell/Gradi comparisons may come in as it has been suggested by a former director of Crewe that Gradi was aware that Bennell had boys stay over at his house."

Happy enough with that side. Interesting to see Gamez in.

Takes real courage to open up about something as intimate and difficult as that. Glad to hear that doing so helps you. Was watching the Victoria Derbyshire show this morning and watching those brave men talking about it all for millions to see was very moving. Fucking awful what's been going on all this time. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38093421 Just caught a bit of that on BBC News earlier. Horrific.

Why did Lowes quit/get the boot? I always liked him fwiw, though I may have been in the minority. I've always liked his commentary as well. I'm not sure as to why he's retired, but I speculate it might be down to health issues, as he's missed a few NUFC games during 2016 (With Razor and Prydey filling in)

Lush Vlad