Big Geordie

Butt has always come over as a grounded fella. We've had to rely on him more than we should have this season, as he's clearly not the player he was. However his attitude remains spot on and if more of our lot had the same, then we wouldn't be in the position that we find ourselves in now.

I'd take Viana back, if he's available and we then play him in his correct position. Kid should have been a world-beater. And to think he was rated a better prospect than Cristiano Ronaldo. Take it Viana hasn't featured much this season at the Mestella?

From .com; Alan Suddick RIP It's been confirmed that former Magpie Alan Suddick passed away in his sleep on Sunday evening, following a lengthy battle against cancer. ----------------- Obviously never saw him play, but he was something of a hero to my dad during his toon-watching of the early-mid 1960's. RIP Alan.

Ask Mike Ashley.

Jonas is a good player, but has little end product. Perhaps he'd be more suited to a role as an attacking wing-back? Whether we go down or not - clubs will be wanting to sign the lad in the summer because of the impact that he has had here. Agree with the points about Owen - he needs a playmaker in midfield inorder to thrive. Another Wise masterstroke as to why that position has not been sourced so far. Duff is finished and hasn't justified anywhere near the wages he gets. Has little or no pace and refuses to go outside of the fullback, something which he was noted for at Blackburn and Chelsea. Has to leave in the summer, regardless of where we are. We have too many hasbeens at the club, who have bled it dry for too long. Time to ship them out.

It's the NotW, so should be taken with a slight pinch of salt. However, if there is truth in it, then the club will just de-franchise another large section of it's support. Any outsider would think the club is being purposely destroyed from within. To what end? F**k knows.

Not sure about that, TM.

I suggested that earlier. Wouldn't surprise me in the least if that's what's happening. At least MotD have been honest. What were Shearer's thoughts?

Like the rest - not confident here. I've got little confidence in the players (the 'experienced pros) and even less faith in the management setup. We are a mess and it's a great time for anyone to be playing us. Wenger will be rubbing his hands together.

You'll get your wish - to both. The management and coaching team we've been lumbered with will then set about the task in taking us to new, unchartered by NUFC, depths. The reports of Nicky Butt going to that pair of imbecilic peabrains in the dug out and asking "Well ? Any ideas, any tactics " My mate and a couple others have mentioned that Shearer is dropping very broad hints (Given is a close mate) that the whole scene at NUFC is a shambles. Radio Newcastle noticed Butt going to talk to the bench. Very worrying indeed.

We are also crying out for a playmaker in midfield and have been for the last 3 years. It's all very well having the likes of Butt, Barton, Guthrie and Nolan in there - but they are hardly gonna make something out of nothing. Another area of the team that he been criminally ignored by Wise and his scouting team.

I know this is unlikely, but I wouldn't be surprised if Kinnear or Wise are calling the shots teamwise (from afar as it were) Nothing can surprise me anymore where this football club is concerned. I wonder how Uncle Mike is feeling now?

Hes clueless, Hull had like 4 players up front at the end according to Radio Newcastle. Clueless and deluded.

Agreed - but it badly needs to happen. Otherwise, it's relegation. I wonder how many s/t's Ashley and Llambias think they can shift when that happens? It'll be begging letters through the door - not only of present s/t holders but past (like me) as well.

The players have to take a large share of the blame for the situation we find ourselves in. The experienced pros in the main have been very disappointing and it's not been helped by lots of shitty attitudes.

King equalizes for Boro.

Not good enough and a definite missed opportunity. Well played Hughton and Calderwood!

Bolton 1 Fulham 3 Kamara 4mins added on

Sounds very much like Hughton has settled for a point (which I said at HT) If we get a draw in the end, it's got to go down as an opportunity lost.

Nicky Barmby on as Hull's 3rd sub.

Boro down to 10 men - Bates sent off.

If Duff comes on, it'll be for Jonas.

Ryan Taylor on for Smith. Geremi stays on.

Ryan Taylor getting ready to come on as well. Hopefully Geremi going off.

Newcastle sub - Ameobi on for Owen. Would rather Carroll was brought on. Shola will offer nothing.