Big Geordie

As much as we need extra quality coming in, it's not gonna happen lads. Ashley's intent has always been to keep us up on the cheap. Nothing has changed in that respect. Even if we go down, Ashley won't lose because he'll still get parachute payments and has then got an 'excuse' to sell Carroll. Dark days ahead.

This will be 1 win in 8 for us. Very worrying.

Bale makes it 2-0., Another bad day at the office.

Lovenkrands getting ready to come on.

Would be nice to see some guts from us here and have a go at them.

Jonas off for Ranger?

Kaboul sent off?

Aye well - Lennon scores. Got to change it now.

As well as we've done, surely it's a big ask to hang on through this during the second half. Lack of chances for Carroll is a worry for me.

I'd have Ranger in for Nolan and Harper back for Krul. I'd also take a look at the DC pairing.

A case of not our day, as well as being let down by poor defending. The defence is being a cause for concern because due to the suspensions of Wliiamson and Colo, we have been unable to get a settled DC pairing and when Taylor and Campbell have come in, they've hardly set the world alight. Nolan misses for Spurs on Tuesday, due to picking up a 5th booking of the season. It's gonna be a season of results like this - all that matters though is getting to that 40points total asap. I'd also look to replace Jonas down the left because he offers us f**k all.

Tevez makes it 3-1. Not our day this - deflects in off Colo.

Nolan misses a sitter.

Sounds like we are at least having a go - unfortunately I can see Citeh hanging on for the win.

Carroll! Game on now - howay lads!

Is Jonas actually on the pitch today? :-/

Ranger on for Routledge.

It's what happens when we have to chase the game.

Seconded. Push Nolan back to MC, Barton at MR and Ranger to play off Carroll. Should give us a bit more of a threat.

Nolan yellow carded and may miss the Spurs game. Foul on Milner.

Well, I don't think I'll be bothering with MotD tonight! Our Christmas record in recent years is nothing short of a disgrace if I'm honest and today appears to be no exception to that.

Portsmouth from a couple of years all over again.

Bollocks. Wonderful start. /o\

Sad news. RIP.

Same here. Ta for the link.