Big Geordie

That article is awful - classic example of looking at things through rose-tinted specs.

Just witnessed the scenes from the U21 game. Utter disgrace, but we all know that UEFA will do nothing about it bar a small 'fine'.

4pm UK time tomorrow.

Been called off tonight. Nothing has been decided about when it will be played according to 5Live. Still a dispute.

Still no official word according to 5Live.

Another fire. Police haven't got control of this at all.

Can still see 5 fires burning - players and officials still on the pitch.

Can see three fires now in the stand on the far side.

Locals beginning to kick off again.

very dodgy pen!

Christ, the lad who is commentating could talk a glass eye to sleep.

Not good news. Wish him a full and speedy recovery.

Sky linking us with Burnley's Charlie Austin - along with Aston Villa.

Clever move, but the cynic in me says that has been done to curry some favour with the masses. Bet the Sports Direct tat will stay and it'll be interesting to see how much the deal is worth. Still not gonna buy the shirt, mind.

Ask any genuine Mackem and they will verify that they are terrified of Shola.

Pretty much every game, Otter I would say.

Got it wrong again today from the start and seeing as it's been a habit this season, then that's worrying. Needs to take a hard look at himself, IMO and what he is trying to do at present. If it's about keeping certain players happy (ie Ba) then that needs to stop.

Showed some spirit but once again it highlights that we had a very poor summer transfer window, when at least one class centre-half should have been sourced. On this season so far, mid-table beckons - just hope we have a good go at the Europa League and the FA Cup.

Gonna cost us here for an awful first 20mins when it was men against boys, both from the players and the management. Pardew got it so wrong, but has at least change it and we look more solid.

Brilliant.

Very true.

I'd imagine this 'Wonga' news will have boosted their spirits after their pasting today.

Not surprised if this turns out to be true. As has been said, it's the start of an international break and the next home game is 3 weeks away.

As struggling as they are, we don't want to get too over-confident when we go to their place in two weeks time. We need to remain focused and do what's required rather than take the 3 points as a given. Am sure Artie will have them fired up.