Mr Logic

Gobsmacked at that line-up. Leapords do change their spots then. Well done Pards. Here's hoping it works like a charm.

There's no doubt in my mind the players are regimented into their positions with specific instructions about maintaining shape. Most of these players know perfectly well how to move, they're restricted from doing so to the detriment of their own abilities. Last season it was wonderful to finish 5th but I can still recall quite clearly how miserable I felt with a lot of the performances, the reults in many cases came in spite of the performance and not because of it. There were a few good games but the majority were far from entertaining. This season has seen those poor games become the absolute norm and our managers mentality (make sure we aren't beat) will ensure we can't turn it round. As far as I can tell last seasons 5th place was a blip in an otherwise predicatable career.

If Pardew can't turn this round (start playing football) there's going to be a few players looking around for a move. Disturbingly I can't see Pardew changing it, hope I'm wrong. If I were Ashley I'd replace him tomorrow if I was SURE I was getting a better man in. Trouble is I don't think Ashley knows much about football and what would constitute a better man.

Eight year contract.

Ba and Cisse don't work as a pair, this is compounded by having no-one behind them. The gap between midfield and the front two is ridiculous at times. Wake up Pardew. Shocking statistic that it's been 2 years since we came from behind to win a premiership game.

All those internationals yet we can't play attractive football.

Skills from Sammi to set up his bro there.

Cracking goal, shades of Tiote vs Arsenal.

Bang. Anita the net beater.

WTF!

Almost a carbon copy of the last goal we conceded.

Glad we got a point but fuck me we need to start winning a game or two.

Colo let the side down there, looks vindictive whatever way you look at it,

Love Cabaye.

Treating the ball like it's a hot potato. Need someone to slow it down if possible.

Took 14 seconds to lose possesion - by a long ball punted forward.

Incredible surge of delight following that last gasp goal, and hahahaha to all the twats leaving the ground after 85 minutes. We were poor and knicked 3 points - at home Pardew will be even more unwilling to break from 4-4-2 now Obertan is so frustrating, just stands watching sometimes like when Cisse was hassling Ridgewell on the edge of the box. And don't get me started on Williamson and Simpson....

Great cross, good header.

Looks like they know how to counter. 4 players there quickly up the park.

Think we're going to be quite convincing tonight,.

Losing a bit of faith with Pardew, though I was never convinced in the first place.

Close from Ba.

We've got no outlet. Getting horrible to watch.

Half-time summation. Ref ruined the game.

I'm in shock, a well worked corner from us.