Kanji

F*n brilliant today, from the selection and the tactics.

I'd agree with all but I'd have to mention Timmy Krul in there somewhere.

wow strong side that.

Since I dont live in the UK - quick question. Why is that this round, esp later in the stage - and it being a Wednesday night - do they not have every match televised if they are spread out on 2 nights? Is the Carling Cup on Sky only or something? Just curious, seems really stupid no?

Doesn't bother me 1 bit. Actually just makes me like this guy that much more. Clear proof that he's not only a brilliant footballer, quality family-man, but also dedicated to his trade to know how to behave himself and how to be a role model that young footballers should look up to emulate. Top class.

My team as well.

Saw the match, don't remember what he did - care to share?

Clearly looks excited...

He played alright, that run down the left and the snap shot was a treat to watch and something I'm sure we will see more often when he's firing on all cylinders. Should be noted that everytime he has the ball or is winding up for a shot, theres generally 2-4 men around him trying to block it. As the sharpness and understanding kicks in, he'll be laying those off to players in better position. I like what I saw from 45 mins from him - he's no where near ready to start in the PL yet - League Cup 90 mins, and anorther 30-45 min cameo vs Stoke and i think he'll be nearing sharpness and be in a better position to start.

LETS HAVE IT TOON!

Sure I'd take him back, for prob anything less than 18M. But for me, he is not an automatic starter - Ba/Best are in much better form than he currently is. I'd take anyone who would improve our squad tbh.

To those of you get to attend the matches and bring things like this out of a young man who played in the San Siro. I'd be there every match if I lived in the Toon. Just thought I'd mention how amazing it is to support this club when reading something said by such a promising talent in such a short spell here about our atmosphere and such.

Santon should be replacing Simmo honestly.

HBA looked lively and its very exciting what he will do for us with the added dimension of his skill soon, when he gets a few matches under his belt and he returns to match sharpness. Few standout moments for me: 1) Like was said before, when he's on the ball, there are nearly 2-4 opposition players around him trying to close him down, in time he'll get rid of the ball quicker or not be in the position as he'll have already whipped by his marker 2) He made a brilliant run on the counter attack with just a slightly mishit ball to Jonas on the wing, my word his pace and acceleration were top-notch Looking fwd to seeing him get more time, will be a little harsh on Besty, but Ba is undroppable at the moment.

He threw in a "f*cking brilliant" in there which had me in stiches.

Roof woulda came down, my word that was some finish to that match.

Simmo is going to find himself on the bench soon - his play in the back is OK, but my word every possesion nearly stalls whenever he gets the ball.

What a brilliant end to the match. This group of lads have some fight and heart in them, my word. So proud of our Toon. MOTM Jonas Colo a close 2nd. Shola was abs. briliant today - justified why hes in the squad.

Cheers that.

Look at Ma If you were trying to tactically prepare the team to handle the pace of Bale bombing down our right hand side, surely you would put someone like Santon there in place of Simmo to handle Bale's pace and Assou Ekotto's overlapping too? On the left Ryan Taylor, may not be the best defender but he has enough pace to him to keep up to Modric with help from Jonas? Or could you realistically say, okay lets neutralize Bale and Assou Ekoto by putting Ben Arfa/Obertan wide-right and Santon at right-back. On the left side you have Walker/Corluka and Modric - so Jonas/Ryan Taylor could work on that side. Jonas providing much needed balance and hard-work cover to help with Modric's creativity? I say Ben Arfa wide right as my thinking is he will force Assou Ekoto and to an extent, Bale to playing a tad-bit more defensively. Bringing on Obertan/Marveux in the 2nd half to provide a change of pace and more direct running. AP has stated he doesn't believe HBA can play out wide for us, but surely he CAN do it, esp with playing a strong Spurs side. Just my thoughts, wondering what others think...

Man is abs off his rocker, hes mental - and its actually extremly amuzing. Including his digs at Kelvin Henry - he cracks me up.

Love that french kit, don't know what it is about it - reminds me of the attention to detail that Umbro put into the England kit.

Brilliant, hope this one comes off, best defender we've had.

What an terrible thing for Trap to say about Best's work ethic. Fine from an NUFC standpoint, keep him at home.