Big Geordie

Lowes has missed games through illness in the past, but seems a bit too much of a coincidence this one!

Surprised that some of the lads have gone and done a 'Lazarus'. Again though, amazed to see Gouffran in the side. What does he offer?

It's a case of the Walking Dead for NUFC at the moment. Worst injury run in recent history? At least Pardew will have another ready-made excuse for tonight.

Is that 'Thunderland' clip still floating about? Comedy gold.

It was all their was up here, before Total Sport started off. Must admit to being a listener to it and an occasional caller back in the day. Gonna try and get on TS sometime this week.

Supermac owns the rights to the show/idea I believe. Not sure if it's still going or not.

Step-son shared it. Passing it around the friends and family on FB.

Don't know if this is Giggs - but well worth a minute of your time. http://newcastleuncovered.com/newcastle-voted-best-city-uk-response-sunderland/

Got a mackem on TS at the moment, who says it's in his top 5 of games that he's seen over the last 40 years.

NUFC and Pardew revert to type then eh? Looked very disjointed today and offered very little going forwards.

They can qualify for europe via winning a cup, so they do have a chance. Wasn't it noted earlier that they could be banned from Europe for a season or two, such is the dire state of their finances?

Would there be a case against Ashley for the 'Fit and Proper Person' test, if this ever happens? Surely by doing such a thing he is denying both clubs to compete to the best of their ability?

It never will, Mick.

Thanks lads. Top work.

Thanks lads - is Fluid in The Gate? Not been drinking in town for a long time. We'll probs stay around to watch us v West Ham after, too.

Bit of a longshot, but does anyone know of anywhere in town that will be showing Charlton v Ipswich in town, on Saturday? Meeting up with an old Uni mate who's coming across from Carlisle - first time we've seen each other in nearly 20 years. He's a big Ipswich fan, so wouldn't mind taking in the game.

Three years to the day, lads and lasses. A legend gone, but never forgotten.

He will get better as he gains more experience. He's certainly played himself into being a first-team regular in no time at all.

#rogersout

Happy enough with the side - not to disappointed to see Ryan Taylor in the side - I think he will do OK.

Simon Bird

Unbelievable from Whelan. What a cantankerous old cunt.

Common sense prevails at last. Suspect Evans may have to go abroad (if he is able) to resume his career.

Sods law!