Mick

No such spot.

You have.

He's the managerial equivalent of a poodle.

Brilliant.

Blackburn are getting beat off Coventry.

I agree that he needs to go, I hope we go for somebody with a bit of hunger for goals and games.

It's because Owen is made of glass.

His stat's are shit, the reason is mostly because of his injuries, that's unlikely to change. Goals per game ratio over 3.5 years doesn't tell too many lies.

I'm sure Martins and Owen have scored the same number of goals for us, Owen has been here longer.

Again only a guess but I think they mean they are giving him a chance to get back, something I'd rather not happen and I've said that before. I would rather we had a better manager than Kinnear as I don't think he'll get the best out of the team.

What does that mean, btw? Genuinely don't get what he's trying to say there. I'm only guessing but I think he means that he's involved again since coming out of hospital, in the same article he mentions the phone calls.

Owen and Viduka have scored 8 league goals between them this season, that's twice as many as shitty Shola. Don't make it sound as if these two are world beaters.

46 points will be more than enough and more than we get.

Llambias was looking after his casino when Keegan got the job.

I'm a bit surprised that this hasn't been picked up, unless I've missed it. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/7876467.stm Newcastle United manager Joe Kinnear has returned home to continue his recovery after undergoing triple heart bypass surgery. Kinnear was released from hospital on Saturday and is expected to be off work for at least two months. The 62-year-old, who has a history of heart trouble, was taken ill before Newcastle's match at West Brom last Saturday, which the Magpies won 3-2. "The doctors said it went well - I feel OK," he told the club website. Kinnear's side took a point from their clash with Everton this Sunday - a game Kinnear promised to follow on television. Assistant Chris Hughton and Colin Calderwood have taken charge of team affairs in Kinnear's absence and have the task of guiding the Magpies to safety. A five-point cushion currently exists between the Tynesiders and the relegation zone, although they have meetings with Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa, the current top five, before the season ends. Kinnear, who had a heart attack 10 years ago while in charge of Wimbledon, had spent several years out of football before taking over in the wake of Kevin Keegan's departure in September 2008. Earlier this month, Kinnear delayed signing a contract extension, revealing he had been offered an improved two-year deal to stay at St James' Park. He originally arrived as an interim manager and his current deal ends at the end of the season.

Barton, Guthrie and Nolan of those 4 offer little or no creativity. They'll run around all day but are not likely to split teams with a single pass often enough to make a difference and they have no pace. Barton did well at Man City but he hasn't done it here and we're getting towards the end of his second season.

OK depends on who the midfielders are. We're one dimensional and have no pace other than Jonas who I hope is suffering because of those around him. Somebody like a Rob Lee type of player would make a massive difference playing through the middle.

Any midfield that might consist of any of Butt, Duff and Smith isn't good enough. Our midfield, even when fit, are one dimensional snails.

I thought he was excellent again today and he's shown a lot of bottle to take the shit that's been thrown at him by his manager and prove him wrong. Our back four when fit are more than good enough, we just need to sort out the midfield in front of those and we'll be OK.

The draw was a good point after going down to 10 men, our starting 11 was shocking, whoever made the selection should be shot with shit.

The above is exactly how NUSC came about.

Owen must be in our top 5 of worst transfers ever and it was predictable, only the type of injuries weren't.

Another good post.

Allardyce has made this game worth watching.