Big Geordie

*sigh* Also if that is true (from the TF post match write-up) then it just goes to show how much of a control freak Ashley is.

Mackems 3-0 up now - Gardner.

Anyone feeling sorry for Carroll and Jose then?

Dick Blackburn next week and another week in fourth spot then. Yup - but remember they are something of a bogey side for us in recent years. No room for complacency.

Mackems 2-0 up now.

Can't see him taking the opportunity at the owners are as mad as a box of frogs.

Yup - 9 goals in 13 starts is pretty impressive. Needs to keep fit, stay in the side and keep improving.

Very happy with the draw that could have been (and perhaps should) have been a win. Very promising though and feeling quite optimistic for the coming games.

Given pulls off a blinding save from Cabaye!

Sammi on for Jonas.

Marv on for Demba Ba.

Tiote arsing about again - Albrighton puts a shot wide.

Radio Newcastle reckoned Best may have had a knock. Bent misses another chance.

Subs for Villa Albrighton on for Bannan Ireland for Petrov

Sounds like Cabaye is at the heart of everything good that we do.

Leon Best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cabaye hits the bar!

Agbonlahor - just wide!

Howay Lads - lets get back into this.

Definitely not out of this, we just need to keep ahold of the midfield and be mindful of being caught on the counter. Radio Newcastle reckon we need more movement from Ba and Best - fair comment or not?

Definitely bossing it at the mo - need the goal though.

Bent misses a sitter.

Radio Newcastle lose the connection Back now though.

Agbonlahor - bugger.

Sounds like we have made a good start (for once, of recent!)