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SLK, do you think Milner is a good asset to Newcastle?

One issue and one issue only. GET ANAL GONE!

Harper Taylor Cacapa Rozehnal Zoggy Butt Geremi Smith Milner Martins Owen C'mon the boys!

Thing is though we have been tricked into worrying about them because of Souness and Roeder or more specifically their lack of squad building. Now we have a few players capable of coming in and performing. Out of that lot i would least want Rozehnal and Owen to get injured.

Considering Pirlo isn't a defensive midfielder it wouldn't be much of a defence.

Aye, the big test will come against the big teams. Looking forward to seeing how "the new" newcastle do against the top four. Can't believe we are proving to be a team that are actually hard to beat woo hoo.

Agreed. I thought both Butt and Geremi had total domanation over the middle of the park yesterday, it suprises me that they are getting critisism. I understand that we may lack some creativity in that area because of the type of player they are but we do look solid. I'm happy enough until Barton returns. He is the key.

Kirkland and James are englands most talented goalkeepers but James tends to throw in a howler every now and then and Kirkland is injury prone. I think we may have to wait for Foster and Carson to gain experiance before we really have a great goalkeeper again. As for Given and Harper, there both good but Seamus for me.

Bit late but here goes: Harper- 7 Not a great deal to do but a good stop from a free kick and no mistakes Taylor- 7 Not brilliant delivery but assured at the back and had energy to burn Cacapa-8 Looked comfortable all afternoon Rozhenal- 9 Neat and tidy. A breath of fresh air at st james, the best defender we've had in years N'Zogbia- 8 Wasted at left back but still deserves praise for his runs down the left and calm defending Smith- 6 He's no right winger but put in a shift and showed good attitude Butt- 7 Decent commanding performance. Gave the ball away a couple of times and should have scored Geremi- 7 Didn't create a great deal but he was the glue between defence and midfield. Milner- 8 Same old, same old. Hopefully he will get the results of last season with a more goals and assists Viduka- 6 Looks typically lazy but still proved a handfull. Should have scored. Owen- 9 Superb performance. Could have scored four and will before long, outstanding. Sub Martins- 8 Injected life and got the all important assist.

Words spoken from someone not clever enough to think of a sensible arguement to reply.

Think someone is talking out their arse.

N'Zogbia didn't even play most of last season. Even when he did there is every chance his performances were down graded by un fitness and bad management as aposed to effort. So some foreign signings haven't worked in the past means that we should assume anyone with a good reputation is doomed to fail. It's "fans" like you which are the reason why players don't always work out. You just don't give them a chance FFS.

Weird that i struggled to make a descion. Eventually i went for Barton because i think eventually he will become a club hero and captain. Closely followed by Cacapa and Rozehnal.

Would not argue with any of that.

Looking forward to this game and Sam is forced to make a desicion regarding the defence, after Carrs injury and the return of Cacapa and Enrique. Would like to see Owen start but feel Allardyce will stick with 433, therefore leave him out. Team i would pick: Given Taylor Cacapa Rozehnal Enrique Butt Geremi Milner N'Zogbia Martins Owen Team i expect: Given Taylor Cacapa Rozehnal N'Zogbia Butt Geremi Smith Martins Viduka Milner Prediction: 2-0

Mido deserves abuse he is a piece of shit. As for terrorists they too are the scum of the earth.

One things is for sure. He should not be judged on his performance tonight, nor should Enrique. I'll be happy if they get 80ish minutes and they help keep a clean sheet. Looking forward to seeing a couple more competant defenders at the back, as apposed to the usual laughing stock.

Might be a reason why Sam prefers african based players because they come from hard working background. Whilst compared to modern day british bling boys and lazy europeans. On the other hand, signings like Smith and Barton will only improve the hard working philosophy at the club.

Theres going to be pressure, sure. No more than any of other defenders and lets be honest, this guy just needs to be half decent and he will a hit with the fans. Someone who works their socks off and doesn't make blunders will be enough to ease the pressure. If he can't do the simple things which even Zoggy's almost managed to do out of position then he deserves all the pressure in the world. From what i've heard, i don't think he will disapoint TBH.

This except i would swap Viduka with Owen, so that when we play long balls we can angle them towards Viduka for Owen to play off down the middle.

I'd be tempted with: Harper Taylor Cacapa Rozehnal Enrique Butt Geremi Smith Milner Owen Viduka My reasoning is that we can play angled long balls to Viduka in order to exploit their full backs. It also allows Owen to start the game, which he is ready for. If the game becomes stale we don't need to make subs to change the system, just reshuffle.

Bobs obviously taking the piss........... i hope.

Yes, i've changed my mind. We should stick with the 433 for Boro until the game has calmed down. Once we have a foothold in the game we can change the side to suit the flair players.

Harper Taylor Cacapa Rozehnal Enrique Butt Emre Milner N'Zogbia Smith Owen Lets av a bloody go at the smogs.