Big Geordie

Tribute to Sir Bobby currently on Real Radio. Gazza and Beardsley coming up soon.

I'll 2nd that. For me though - it was him giving us the belief back in our club and his team providing some wonderful football and entertainment. Will never forget those CL nights - either going to games or watching them on TV. Me going to Turin to watch us play Juventus seems like a million years ago now. All down pretty much to one man.

RIP Sir Bobby - a true legend Was in town this morning when the news broke. Was surprised that is happened so quickly after Sunday. However he did look very frail and I wonder as to whether they doctors gave him one last boost to be able to make it there. Went to the ground after work and took some flowers. Hundreds of people coming and going, laying scarves, flags, shirts and flowers. I also hope that this gives a kick up the backside to get the current situation at NUFC sorted out once and for all.

I'm not sure Coloccini will to be honest. Reckon he's content to sit and wait his deal out.

All we need now, is for Barton, Smith, Nolan, Colocinni, etc to hand in transfer requests too. Oh wait - that's asking for too much surely?

Oh well - at least he's had the balls to do it. I wish him well for the future.

A hoax is one thing, but surely the 'joke' wears off after the first time it's been done? If it is the mackems - once again they are more concerned with our business, then that of their own club.

I could hear it on the radio, towards the end of the game.

"We want Ashley Out!" being sang, I think.

Alan Smith MoM.

Shot from Grella takes a deflection and behind for a corner.

Higgs saves from Nolan, played through by Barton. Offside though.

Mick and Ando pissing themselves on the radio.

Some numpty runs on the pitch and is chased and caught by a steward.

Colo misses a sitter from 6 yards.

16945 at the game tonight.

Nolan coming on for Shola. Nolan probs playing behind Carroll. Also Coliccini and Krul coming on.

Beckford with a snap-shot - Harper saves.

Nolan getting ready to come on.

Ryan Taylor whacks one against the cross bar.

So much for the transfer embargo then. Bet we still won't be able to sign any new players. Good deal for Martins though, IMO.

Bassong misses a good chance from an Ameobi cross.

No changes at HT for either team

You're not far wrong. I know this is pre-season, but if this is gonna be close to our strongest XI, then we are knackered.

HT - sounds like Leeds ran the show for the last 10. We sound devoid of pace yet again - so no change there.