Big Geordie

Great cameo and goal from Shola today. Wasn't it Bobby Robson who best described Shola as a 'Riddle wrapped in an enigma'?

Just seen this on another forum and thought it worth sharing on here - an utter disgrace. This is an exert from someone who was there; "n aging blue in 109 who refused to sit whilst those around him and the away fans stood. Showsec picked him out as their let's-make-an-example-for-the-day (they do this every week) and then called for the police. The bloke in question sat down before the police went to his seat, even with those around him still standing. They went and spoke to him, and, whilst he was sitting down, told them he hadn't done anything wrong. The GMP seized an opportunity, or at least they thought they did, when Balotelli scored to try and manhandle him out of the ground. I didn't see how the man ended up on the floor but he can clearly be heard in the video saying he takes tablets for a heart problem before they took him out and at no point did I see him forcibly resist. Their treatment of him was disgraceful and that's not all. When the GMP waded into the crowd people were getting elbowed out of the way or knocked over, myself and a kid no older than seven included! Completely out of order and an exemplar for any aspiring stewards or policemen and women in how not to defuse a situation. There's also reports of Showsec stewards lashing out at fans. I did not see these events however but the above description is my eye witness account and I would swear to it in court."

Not to disappointed - we've done OK first half, without threatening really. Was a stupid mistake from Taylor for the pen, but a pen it was. Obertan is wasting some great positions but nothing new there. Has the lad got any awareness or nous? I'd take off Best, fetch on Ben Arfa and play him in the hole. Taking off Obertan, playing Marveaux down the left and switching Jonas is an option too. We need a bit more inventiveness - not out of this yet by a long shot.

Rubbish first half - both teams afraid to go for the win. No doubt the pundits will still find something to wank over at half time!

'm sure the other Spanish clubs outside of Barca and Real have just started complaining about how they are unable to compete fiancially because of the TV deals that these two clubs enjoy. Same thing would happen in the PL too, with the 'Big 4' further pulling themselves away from the rest and as a result, the cometitiveness of the PL will suffer (well it has been already for some years) If the big clubs want to do this - let them go and form their own super league because doubtlessly the fans in Asia will lap that up, if that's all what matters. Those who run football are intent on killing the game, IMO and want to squeeze every last penny out before they do.

How has Wraith been blacklisted - did he used to sit with the prawn sandwich brigade? Never met the lad, but he is a self-publicising arsehole.

Can we not make that picture of the cheating mackem as a smiley?

New desktop background.

Also, first time I've been to the KP ground and it's not bad in all honesty (apart from trying to getaway from Tesco's carpark after the match) Such a pity this couldn't have been held at St James and if it's true if the club refused to hold it there because of Keegan being present, then it's petty in the extreme. Today was about local charities, FFS.

Not long back in - an enjoyable game, even if the scoreline wasn't ideal Great to see some of the lads rolling back the years - Ginola still has it, Tino looked knackered after 10mins and Albert looked as classy as ever. Thought about going for the park and ride, but ended up parking at Tesco and walking. Just as well, reading what happened to some above! I wonder where Ferdinand was today though?

Not many tickets left though apparently, and all cash is going to good local causes.

I'm going - should be a cracking afternoon. Just hope the rain holds off!

37 games unbeaten? Some record.

Read it on TF's site. Cracking piece.

Got his autograph for the bairn, through some mutual friends. Top lad - hope he stays injury free!

Sounds very nasty - wish the lad a full and speedy recovery. How did Gateshead come on, tonight? Last I heard they were losing 1-0 against Wrexham. Have heard though that Ashington won at Vauxhall Motors (3 leagues above!) in their FA Cup Replay. Helluva result for the Colliers.

One of them is at Pompey now, I believe.

Don't remember that one, Haris. Drop me a PM if you'd rather not say on here, please.

4-0. Lampard again - another massive rick by the keeper.

3-0 now. Goalkeeper howler.

Lampard makes it 2-0. Bolton look doomed already.

Two very good goals today - thought MotD would have shown Jonas' again?! Penalty was a stone-waller and with the goal that was ruled out at the end of the game, the ball looked in to me. Will take the win though.

Not yet, but I bet it'll either be the mackems or Citeh at Blackburn.

Great win, but we were hanging on in the end. Bizarre choice of subs from Pardew though which very nearly cost us the game - lucky! Still though, it's been a terrific start to the season but there is still plenty of work that lies ahead (particularly in November!) Looking forward to seeing the highlights on Sky tonight.

Tevez and/or his advisers do seem to try and engineer regular moves to no doubt keep the cash rolling in for them. I hope City let him rot, though doubtlessly the PFA will be ready to step in.