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Yep. But made some silly and lacidaisical passes in the middle of the pitch that could have been costly. Captain's armband has transformed the man.

Thinking that he'll return to the team that's playing well and working hard for each other like he did in 11/12. Perhaps that's what is needed to get him back to his best.

He and Willo just can't be dropped, if it means Mapou moves over and slots back in, fair enough. But those 2 deserve to start -- hell the current back 4 all do.

Nobody would find that funny but you then.

Same here. Fine if so, but he deserves to regain his position at CB with Willo after Debuchy comes back.

Was laughing his ass off with Colo and Remy on the bench during the end of the match.

Rode our luck, but credit to all of our players on pitch - put in fantastic effort and everyone looks determined, focused, and prepared. Tim Krul was outstanding, some of the best keeping I've seen in years, one of the best (if not) the best performance any keeper has had for us in a single match. 7 points from Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs. I was under the impression we'd get nothing from these. They've shocked me.

We came away from Liverpool, Chelsea, and Spurs with 7 fucking points. Shocked, impressed, confused.

Played today like he did the season we finished 5th. World class performance today.

That's ace though - I love those early morning games over here. (or I would if I wasn't working a night shift tonight which finishes at 0730.) It's ace if Newcastle wins. When we lose an early game it means I woke up early on a weekend and will be in a p*ssed off mode rest of day. If we win, I'm ecstatic all day Sundays are perfect for a nice siesta. Win or lose, I'm going back to bed. Once I'm up...I'm up, which sucks on weekends. Anyway, off to bed...need some rest (attempt to) before this match.

Agree man, spot on. Gundogan's all around game is what I hoped Cabaye would be. I think Gundogan is world class and hope he doesn't leave Dortmund. I don't want any of their players to leave tbh, that club is just brilliant.

That's ace though - I love those early morning games over here. (or I would if I wasn't working a night shift tonight which finishes at 0730.) It's ace if Newcastle wins. When we lose an early game it means I woke up early on a weekend and will be in a pissed off mode rest of day. If we win, I'm ecstatic all day

I rate Gundogan highly, one of my favorites playing the game right now.

if Mike Ashley offered Pixel Replay a sum to sell up, would he? I guess if the price was right?

Would you consider taking him back knowing full on he's mercenary (knowing his true colors) if it meant he'd be our main central option and Remy & HBA would be on the flanks? Helping us massively in the goal scoring department? Just curious your thoughts. Probably not, mate. I think we got the best 18 months of his career out of him anyway, tbh. Much rather we look elsewhere at a player who'd get the absolute out of the likes of Hatem and Remy. Fair statement, and the most preferable. Shame that the best striker we've had since Shearer was such a mercenary. He'd have scored many many more goals for us had he not left. In an ideal world, I'm with you - someone better to get the best of out Hatem & Remy for sure. But I'd not say no to the opportunity to get Ba, if that was our only option -- if that makes sense? Disco's pretty spot-on above though.

He scored 16 then 13 in the two half seasons we played him in his preferred position. Where else would we get a 30 goals a season striker? Bold. You think there is a realistic alternative who would score 30 in the Premier League available to us, penny pinching Mike Ashley NUFC? I haven't implied either way but to be honest, we simply don't know. This 30 goal a season striker you are referring to was signed on a free transfer, so it's not beyond the realms of possibility that viable alternatives are out there. Signing goalscorers on the cheap isn't common, but they also aren't isolated incidents (Michu, for example). Penny pinching Mike Ashley NUFC also purchased Cisse for a decent sum, which no-one expected so you just don't know with us. I'm beyond predicting what the guy will do tbh. Our transfer policy is extremely predictable. The first page of our investment policy reads: "exploit contractual circumstance and/or maximum age 26 and/or notable sell-on value." The only mitigating circumstance refers to Newcastle's position within the league at the time. For example. Cisse was signed when Champions League qualification was a tangible goal, and a modest investment would likely prove fruitful. Similar to the signings of Sissoko, Debuchy, etc, when relegation was equally as tangible an outcome. Forced investment. If we're still in mid-table by the time January rolls around, I'd be surprised to see any investment whatsoever. If a key player leaves, perhaps then we'll sign someone. But that wouldn't be 'investment'. Our policy has been and always will be reactive.

Would you consider taking him back knowing full on he's mercenary (knowing his true colors) if it meant he'd be our main central option and Remy & HBA would be on the flanks? Helping us massively in the goal scoring department? Just curious your thoughts.

AP will create a position called a box to box CF with Gouffran.

Wasn't he a big leader In the dressing room as well? Despite the goal selfishness he had presence about him and seemed to care enough.

I'll take your word for it. Not that bored.

I should have realized you call EVERYONE out in those threads. All good man, just wasting time that's all.

NikeID's add 40.00 to the price tag fwiw. Its not too crazy.

We could use that fucker to play CF next to Remy & HBA (Gouff)

I'm sure tons of folks would say the same about your electronic purchases dude. No need to call people out in another thread in that manner. Esp those who actually spend their own time to help you plan your f***ing vacations around the country. Having said all that, you're helping me with all of my electronic purchases in the future given you own nearly every good device.