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Need to play 4-1-4-1 to fit him and wijnaldum in the same team. Anita makes it a Dutch trio in midfield.

Chris Hughton?

Trying to sell my Arsenal tickets as we're away on Viagogo but nufc events are no longer listed. Anyone know if there has been a change to this service for 2015/16?

Expect Sissoko to start on the right of a 433. I think he needs a permanent role as opposed to the variety of positions he's been tried in previously. I hope some decent signings and some proper coaches can turn his attitude round.

I think what he means is that if Mourinho is the mystery 4th candidate and MA backs him in the transfer market then Moussa will indeed play in the Champions League

He's worried that his kick backs might be in dollars, in a Swiss bank account, and that the next visit abroad might require a US visa extension.

Not guilty and you get a seat in a SD box @SJP next season, guilty and it's the ten year deal

Yeah, no rush pal. http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/may/26/newcastle-united-managerial-shortlist-steve-mcclaren-remi-garde-michael-laudrup?CMP=share_btn_tw "In a rare interview last Sunday Ashley pledged to invest heavily in new players next season" I may have to listen to it again but I don't think he pledged any of the sort, did he? No, I think his wording was he will continue his policy of investment... which to my mind means he'll be putting in bugger all and selling anything that he thinks will make him a profit. I think it is also the section where he admits we may need some luck today (last Sunday) but that we won't be in this position again. I think an admission that the quality of the squad, and hopefully the coaches, isn't right. I wonder if the new ambition of the owner has caught Charnley on the hop and maybe he has to find a bigger budget for the new coach than he originally planned. Apologies for the optimism in the comments, I do think it will be McClaren but the problem with the summer months is that small ray of hope that usually lasts until 1st September.

Could he have been speaking, not to the fans, but to potential managers. Long term backing from the owner, promise of investment and an aim of glory.....apply within.

Movement off the ball, ability to retain possession and generally be able to pass would be good too. Oh, and score when three are through against the keeper.

No doubt he has a veto but I do think he relies on Charnley et al on football issues. I read the TV interview as saying that Charnley is going to survive and get a chance to bring in his own man. I think there was an admission that the squad is too small and lacking in sufficient quality. Also a move to compete in the cups. What was also significant was that Ashley /Bishop arranged the interview independently of NUFC. He's looking after his personal reputation and distancing himself from the Carver decision. I thought the interview was a positive thing yesterday, not so much for the content, but that he felt the need to give it. As many have said we'll all know more once a coaching team is assembled.

7th richest club in the league. Punching above our weight implies finishing 6th or higher. Get a proper manager and coaching team and give them two years to punch our weight before we aim higher. Like the idea of trying to win cups in the interim though.

Does it count as a premier league goal if you are playing against a championship team?

Get a double on relegation and Carver next manager and you could plan your retirement on the financial killing.

I'm hoping that Arsenal win tonight and they'll improve. Still 5-1, but feeling better odds as every news storey emerges

It's too late. Not enough games to turn around this tanker. Not even Steve McClaren biting! It's Carver or Stone or Watson or Beardsley.

5-1 odds looking very attractive

My take. JC loves the club, he bleeds b&w, he knows he's out his depth. But because he bleeds b&w he can't admit he's out is depth. He knows Charnley will never sack him because that would cost money and be a sign of weakness. He does the only thing he can think off to get another coach in. He takes the cowards way out and publicly bullies the weakest player we have by calling him a coward. He doesn't call any of the talented players who are failing to deliver. He is a weak, talentless bully and has laid that open for all to see for the good of the club. Thank you JC, you truly are our saviour.

Carver needs to go on gardening leave for the next three games and the club can decide in the summer if they have a roll for him. He cant work anywhere near the first team after this.

Went to my second game of 2015 yesterday with one of my teenage kids. We picked up a couple of the Ashley out red cards and I put them in our shopping bag. At the entrance a steward asked to search my bag and pulled out the cards asking 'what are these?' I replied they were my personal property and snatched them back. As I entered the ground the steward was shouting 'Stop that man, don't let him in' etc but the steward on the gate just laughed and let me in. Wasn't sure whether they had the right to bar me or not. Anyone know?

I'm going and doing the 34 minute thing. Only second time I've been since before Xmas and we have season tickets. Went to a Stoke and regretted it but the kids want to go tomorrow. Still think we have to hit SD to make a difference so like the plans for the weekend. Sadly didn't cancel in Jan so fall into the category of StupidFan, buys tickets but doesn't go.

We tried that last time out and had to change tactics and players at half time.

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Couldn't be bothered to go to the spurs came but feeling positive that my empty seat is something more than apathy now. Still think we have to hit Sports Direct in a legal way as a football community. I suggest on Saturdays we crowd the stores, buy something small, then join the queue and ask for a refund. Try on every set of shoes in the store etc etc

Expect to touch the match ball less if you sit in row ZZ halfway between the goal and the corner flag.