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Same here, even i (only the second half though imo)

This is the year they are going down.

What Mole said People seem to forget his good performances for us.

He was absolutely horrible in the 1st half. Weak as piss and slow winning nothing. Much improved in the 2nd half where he won much more. Very limited player who should be backup at the very very best in this division.

He has been good overall, was bad against Wolves. Another player got his chance (Clark) and deserves to keep his place. That said Mbemba will get his chance again and could very well stay in the team after that if in form. Competition is good and we won't play the same CB all season. In preseason Mbemba has looked everything but unsettled.

Love the man and it was 3 points. I'm not buying us being so "relaxed" leading with only one goal. We should look to lead with more goals earlier doing the game imo. 1 one goal lead always gives the opposition hope and the possibility to score. Even if the team we play against is shit they could score late on. Also its difficult to defend in a relaxed way only leading with one goal, it's always gonna panic most players. Imo the line is too thin we we are good enough to finish teams off. 3 points today though, get in!

Need to step up a gear and finish them off. Pass the ball on the ground and step up the tempo and we will win.

Halford and Ward are two uuuugly mother fuckers. Colback, Diame and Dummett are so bad Really like Atsu, great close control and acceleration. Seems very agile. Took his goal beautifully:)

God bless you!!!!

No stupid red Cards or penalties against us please!

Come on Toon!

Yes. This is probably why Rafa decides to play some players that he would have put on the bench against most other side (not good enough or loss of form). Keep the squad happy and all that.

Spreakerradio

He has done well before and Yedlin has played a lot and will probably be away on international duty. It could be that Rafa sees Anita as the safer solution behind Atsu for his first game. Or just rotation

Yeah but some of the players will play during this "break" as well.

Looking forward to see Atsu start. Good for Ritchie to be rested a bit, we need him for the whole season.

"Dropping" Amazing that we still haven't learnt this.

Some people never learn...This is Newcastle

Can't we just give all these cards to Colback! He could be an important member of the squad in this case.

3?

Thought so, cheers Stiff!

Which players of ours have more than one yellow card? I think Ritchie has 2 at least, Shelvey as well? Sorry for this stupid question, but how many yellow cards can you get before you get a one game suspension? (Not in the same game )

Manmags tbh.

I'm going for a 3-0 win. Professional display, job done and in control for 90 minutes. 2-0 at half time. Gayle, Ritchie and Mitrovic scoring for us.