Big Geordie

I don't think we'll be hammered tomorrow, but Keane and Berbatov have too much for us. One thing that still worries me immensely is the lack of pace throughout our side. Well done Allardyce on that one.

Shola's european record is only bettered by Shearer (I think) I agree with the points about him trying out somewhere on the continent. If he ends up at Ipswich though, I wish him all the best. The way some of our fans treat him is very shabby.

Thought we sat very deep today - possibly due to our lack of pace in midfield. Hopefully though, a win will bring some confidence.

Disappointing to see Emre not available. He's another one who should be shown the door in the summer. No use to us if he's going to spend 3/4 of his time on the treatment table. I hope Charlie comes in for Barton tomorrow. I suspect though, it'll be as you were from the Birmingham game.

Might have been Micky Horswill (ex mackem)

I'm happy enough with the point. First half was rubbish - the lack of creativity when playing 3 strikers was startling. 2nd half was better and we deserved the draw. However, how Barton remained on the pitch for the whole 90 was perplexing. He was shocking and needs to be replaced by N'Zogbia for Saturday's game. Also pleased to see that KK has dropped Smith and Duff. Just need to let Barton get on with his business off the field instead of us carrying a passenger on it when he plays. 3 points against Fulham are a must.

Absolutely spot on article. I think if Man City come knocking in the summer, we should let him go. Then again, we may have to if the worst happens....

Ah - the Mail doing their best to rock the boat. No actual quotes as well I see. Wankers.

Seconded. No contest.

I watched this on TV with my dad. Would have loved to have gone, but I went to the Juve game in Torino instead some months earlier. Has anyone got this on dvd? Would love to watch it again.

Beyond caring. I've not seen enough to suggest we are heading anywhere other than the Championship.

I second that.

I decided to jack in last summer - I'm pleased I did on reflection.

I don't think he'd leave and sell up. What will happen is there'll be a fire-sale in the summer with many of the big earners being moved on. Question is though, who will take them?

It'll be like rats deserting a sinking ship if we go down. And we'll have to move some of them on because we won't be able to afford their wages in the Championship. There will be a huge fire-sale in the summer.

I wouldn't expect too much from the Birmingham game, lads. These players have shown they are gutless. They don't give a flying f***.

I wonder if Mike Ashley is sitting in with the fans today?

Martins hits the bar with a great effort apparently.

I wonder how long it will be, before the fans begin to turn on the players. Can't be long now.

Oh well - game over.

Geremi coming on for Milly, it seems.

I'll 2nd that. We are playing with 10men, if we are playing Duff just behind Owen.

Charlie wastes a free-kick in a good position.

Sounds like we are under the cosh a bit at the moment. Radio Newcastle reckon we are sitting too deep, which is of course inviting pressure.

Time for the weekly humiliation.