Big Geordie

We need a draw on Saturday between them, IMO.

Fair play to the Fenham Eusebio today - his record against the mackems is tremendous and deserves respect.

Can't believe they have been spreading shite on the walls in the bogs up in Level 7. Minging twats.

Yup - this percentages tactic from Pardew needs to come to an end.

Saw a post earlier which said 'Unbeaten at the SDA'. Clutching at straws.

Any kicking off between fans before and after the match, or did the polis do their job for once?

Agreed about the points above about refs lacking consistency on certain decisions. That's what annoys players, managers and fans alike. I thought we were very poor first half - too much feckin long ball, which played right into Turner's and O'Shea's hands. The introduction of Ben Arfa at half time was key, because he destroyed Richardson and showed why he must surely be worth a run in the team, down the right hand side. I'll also say about the sending off, Tiote did over-react but at least he made sure the referee saw it, otherise Sess would have stayed on. Happy enough with the point, considering how poor we were first half. This long ball shite needs knocking on the head.

Pardew needs to stop this long ball rubbish and quick. What happened to the passing side that did so well at the start of the season? No wonder Cabaye is finding it hard to get into games when the ball if flying over his head most of the time. Not good enough! That said, his decision to fetch on Ben Arfa (who had Richardson on toast) and Shola were good decisions.

Awful first half from us. Yes the commitment is there, but where the hell is the football? Defenders hoofing it forward at every opportunity, the same as they did v Wolves last week. We have good footballers in this team, so what the hell is Pardew playing at with his tactics? O'Shea and Turner are lapping it up at the moment. Not good enough!

Nervous!

I'd have had Ben Arfa in for Ryan Taylor, but hey-ho. HOWAY THE LADS!

Oi! 'Marra' is a Northumbrian term!

Aye 'Mag at Work' has reappeared; http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=678879

Yup - stomach is starting to turn a bit now. ::

Blyth get their first league win for 168 days - 2-0 at Colwyn Bay I think.

If we go with a 5 man midfield, then we have to start with Ben Arfa down the right to give us a bit of flair.

What a doylem.

Black Garter is full of criminal riff-raff and old blokes. Apparently if the police are after anyone, it's one of the first places they look!

Bloody hell - ridiculous!

Just been reading that - some are taking a good and proper *CHOMP*

I thought he was one of the better mackems for a bit of reasoned craic on here? Just as bad as the rest of those on RTG, it would seem.

As ever, it's a question of who wants it more on the day. I think they have something to prove from last year and we seem to lack belief at the moment, which is why I'm gonna go for a face-saving 1-1 so everyone will be reasonably happy. Can't see MoN not having them motivated for this.

Terrific! Can someone not post it on RTG?

That last story is true - I remember it being in the papers a few years ago.

Young'uns are out.