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Agreed. It was simply a case of Pardew remembering to give a little bit of praise to those not involved. Lovenkrands had scored twice at Forest and probably thought and hoped he was worth the last fifteen mins v Blackburn. Ben Arfa got on instead, quite rightly and it was just Pardew acknowledging him. Exactly.

The stuff Pardew said about Lovenkrands a few weeks back (how Loven was meant to come on instead of Ben Arfa) was probably just man management. Don't think Pardew actually "adores" him like. In any case, both Lovenkrands and Shola shouldn't be anywhere near the first team.

Can't believe this still hasn't registered with some people. We signed him as a left back, so we're going to play him at LB. I know he can play on either the right or the left but Pardew made it clear that he would play on the left.

Indeed SteveMc, against Blackburn, Best was particularly guilty of poor finishing (still had a great game) but I still have confidence in the lad to get us goals (for the time being anyway).

Ah, that explains his tweet then.

Ashton was meant to be the new Shearer tbf. Shame that his injuries knacked his career.

indeed.

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Pure idiocy. Aye, you'd think the media would do their research too

Lovenkrands.....just.

Now's your chance wormy.

Worthington's resigning after the Italy game on Tuesday. Perhaps Fergie will be willing to play for Northern Ireland now? In any case, maybe this will give him the opportunity to declare his intentions - Republic or the North.

He's going:

Wouldn't mind Hoilett here.

Hopefully all is actually well.

Shola's back? Oh good, good.......

If Ba isn't available for Sunday, then Ben Arfa should start. You know it makes sense Alan........

Shola seems to be a canny lad but should be nowhere near the first team.

I guess.

That's a terrible record.

Guess this is good news (willingness to try something new and all that; preparing to leave Rooney out if his "replacement" does well).