Big Geordie

Definitely on a par with Van Persie.

At last it seems we have found Shearer's heir. Simply a world-class performance from the lad tonight. Gonna be a real miss whilst he's away.

Tactics and gameplan spot on tonight.

Wonderful result and performances from 1-11. Demba Ba is simply world-class - terrific movement and finishing. I'm gonna be bouncing for the rest of the week.

Obviously gonna be very direct tonight which I'm not sure about and also, we need a good start. That's something that's not happened enough this season.

Would be a massive PR coup for him Indeed - especially that they now own what was Northern Rock as well. Would give them a massive shot in the arm in this part of the world.

If it's got to be someone then I'm happy that it's Branson's lot. I'd imagine he will incorporate St James Park into it somehow.

As sad as it is, the football club will rise again (as Chester and Hallifax have) if the present version does go to the wall. I'd imagine the white elephant of a ground will then be demolished - hopefully with Reynolds watching on, if not inside.

Got to say fair play to O'Neill for turning them around - even if it is something of a honeymoon effect.

Pen to Man Citeh now.

4-1 now - Vaughan.

They are certainly reining us in a bit at the moment. Probably something of a honeymoon effect, but fair play all the same.

Here's his Wiki page; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_Dunk

Not overly plussed with what I've read in this morning's Journal (if it turns out to be true) As ever, Ashley and Llambias being true to form with running the club on the cheap. No ambition to progress whatsoever.

Just finished watching MotD. Thought the Barton red card was extremely harsh (ref and lines'person' went off the reaction of the Norwich players) and how the hell did Lampard stay on the pitch for Chelsea today?

Leeds 2-1 McCormack Jammy yorkshire bastards. Simon Grayson in a job for a bit longer.

2-1 to Chelsea - Wank Lampard

Wolves equalize - Stephen Ward

I definitely go with the idea of having a go at the Mancs on Wednesday night. Now (with their injuries) might be a good time to catch them and what do we have to lose? If Pardew shows too much respect, we'll end up getting bummed anyway. We are the home side, afterall.

RIP - was one of my nicknames during my Uni years (some reckoned we looked a like!) Sad news.

Great win for them, though the goal was half a yard offside.

I'm not sure how he thinks we can push on for a Europa Cup place, without significant investment? Geordie Beano is suggesting that he's got £8million to spend this window, which won't go far!

I'd wager the players were following his instructions last night, so it looks like Pardew is trying to pass the buck on this one.

All the best, fellow Mags.

Depends on whether or not we can keep our quality players. We struggled and ultimately failed to hold on to Enrique and Carroll. Wouldn't be surprised to see the same happen again. Absolutely. There's the nucleus of an extremely good side, there's no doubt about that. With the outgoings and incomings of the summer, we've improved, but only slightly. We need to build on it as soon as the January window opens. It's all obvious. Everyone knows this - the board included. They're not stupid people; they know that if we keep our good players and sign more of them, we'll get better. We have the capabilities to do this; it's a question of whether or not Ashley and Co care about the football. Yorkie - Ashley now has the ground packed out, the team are 'safe', so why should he invest given his past history? We all know what the man's modus operandi is!