Big Geordie

Horrible idea. Sad thing is that Llambiarse and Ashley will probably believe that this latest statement will placate the fans. And that's who'll end up sponsoring the stadium if it goes through - Ashley's own business. I mean which company/organisation in their right mind would seek to align themselves with this man?

jonas is a good a player as robert......but he just can't be arsed. I've never seen a hint of any of the qualities that Robert had, where Jonas is concerned.

Jonas isn't fit to tie the boot laces of the likes of Solano and Robert that I've seen this decade in black and white. They were REAL wingers, particularly the latter and I remember the stick he used to get at the time from many fans. He offered the lot - pace, goals, assists, flair and invention. In fact, what's Robert doing now - is he still without a club? A 33-34 year old Robert would offer us a lot more than this Argie pretender. Roma want him in Jan? Sell him and get a decent winger in with a bit of pace and end product!

Yeah - can't argue really but he gives us an outlet/option that commits the oppo defence. They can't ignore him....maybe in a weird way he's a holding midfielder. I really don't mind when he's on the pitch. A winger is ultimately judged on his assists and goals. He offers us neither.

It was a very difficult chance (not even a half chance really) - ball dropped over his shoulder and he took it on the volley. Was all he could do.

He was pish tonight - looks very much the fancy dan with bott all end product.

He handled Morgan very well tonight and as close to a classic centre-forwards performance as I've seen from him so far. Needs to keep working hard and improving - no resting on his laurels. Just think of the goals he would get, had we two good wide men......

Poor first half. The way Hughton has us set up, is that we've come for a point. Can't even hit them on the counter as there's zero pace in the side. Jonas might as well not be playing. Carroll doing OK and getting the better of Morgan, but he needs some support badly. Ranger on for Butt please.

Great piece.

George.

Has anyone thought about what might happen if we don't get promoted? No way this clown will continue to put £20million a year in to keep us going. Christ knows what will happen then. Promotion is not a forgone conclusion - especially with Ashley and his puppet at the helm.....

Been thinking that for a while. But I've been also thinking that was the lowest it got, I now think this is the lowest it gets... Rock bottom feels like it arrived several months ago but Ashley seems to find us a new level at every soul destroying decision he makes. Every decision that he makes lends credence to the arguement that this for him is personal and it's about breaking the back of the club and the fans. Reason? Revenge for turning on him over the Keegan business. Christ knows where we will be when this sad mess ends. I suspect that all that will be left of NUFC is the name itself - as said above, he'll strip it of everything else.

Not good news, but not unexpected. At least it brings a sort of end to the farce that has existed at the club since the day we were relegated. Near enough of six months being 'for sale' no players coming in, players leaving and also not having a permanent manager for well over a year. I'd like to think that the future is bright under Ashley, but it most certainly is not. The club will be up for sale again next summer (whether we get promoted or not) and the farce will begin again. Even if we are sold, it'll be yet another transfer window passing and wasted. Can you imagine this squad trying to exist in the PL if we do get promoted? Doesn't even bear thinking about. As for the re-branding of St James Park - says everything you need to know about Ashley and his intentions. He's intent on milking the cow until there's nout left.

If the Telegraph is to be believed, then Ashley is playing hardball with Moat. I remain unconvinced, however. At the risk of repeating myself for the n'th time, for a man who is desperate to get shot of us (by all accounts), he's not half hanging on for dear life. C**t.

I'm still not convinced Ashley really wants to sell, sadly. This farce has some way to run yet.

Younger players will always be inconsistent and have shockers. I remember Gazza having a few rotten games when he was with us as a kid. You have to keep faith with them and they'll come good. Carroll to me looks like he's got some ability, but if he's also got the big time charlie attitude then he'll never be the player that he could end up being.

The 'attack' by fans at Scunthorpe has to be bullshit, because this is the first mention of it anywhere. Nothing to do with a mate of yours writing for the NotW then Mike? Wanker.

The lads on Radio Newcastle were commenting on Harewood's lack of effort today, and not for the first time since he's joined us. His body language speaks volumes and if he's not prepared to put it in on the pitch, then why should he be immune from criticism? I'd have thought him coming here would be a great opportunity for him. It doesn't look that way however.

Zurab sent off - straight red card. Butt booked as well, and Sharp from Doncaster.

Does sound like the tempo and movement is much better since Ranger came on. Hope you are watching, Hughton. Lovenkrands getting ready to come on.

Still reckon it'll end as a draw.

Woods.... misses! Wide.

Christ - Doncaster get a pen. Hand ball by Ryan Taylor. Thought it was too good to be true.

Carroll equalises with a cracker! Left foot volley from Guthrie's cross.

43949 there today. Brilliant, all things considered.