Big Geordie

Thought we gave it a good go today, and am not too disappointed. Debucchy was the best player on the park (by a country mile) and looks every inch Frances's number one right back. We just missed someone up top with the X-Factor today - Ben Arfa try as he might can't change a game all on his own from the bench, against the bigger sides. More quality reinforcements needed, IMO.

Ramsey missing too. Gonna be a helluva game, but am gonna have to Sky+ it as I've got to take the bairn to a birthday party. Never fails that these are organized mainly when Newcastle have a game! No pressure on us, this pm so I hope they go out and give it a shot. No fear.

Altidore misses a sitter!

Mackems sound all over the place.

Mackems behind. Another possible OG.

Oh dear Allardyce

Been to the Box Office today - me and the dad-in-law are going. Got tickets for the Gallowgate.

Were Stoke one of the clubs that was putting on free bus travel to away games for their supporters? If so - the 600 or so that were there yesterday is poor.

BBC do favour the bigger clubs - it's all about the ratings. It's why Man United cup games always end up 'live' on either BBC/ITV, regardless of who they are playing.

Must admit, I thought he was asleep as well. Owa much brandy.

Newcastle have been on the receiving end often enough of dodgy refereeing down the years. I remember the 4-1 defeat to Derby, back in 92 when Brian Coddington sent off 3 of wor lot. It happens - we benefited today and got something of a get out of free jail card. Did what we had to so now, bring on Arsenal.

Hughton's arse will be twitching now too. Allardyce? Fuck him.

NUFCBlog = arse.

Untouchable 2nd half.

Super win. Thought when Stoke went in front that it was gonna be one of those days - even when Remy missed his pen too. However, the side did what they have to and Ben Arfa, who was simply unplayable in the 2nd half. Gonna be a helluva game on Sunday now!

2-0 Hull. Meyler. Who was saying Man United were back?

What a tool. Can we not just bin this thread? The lad isn't worth the effort.

Merry Christmas lads and lasses

Even allowing for the conditions, this is a piss poor game.

Aye - good call. Wasn't you was it? Was indeed Came over very well, I thought

Aye - good call. Wasn't you was it?

Cracking win.

Ben Arfa........ scores!

Pen!

Ben Arfa ready to come on.