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Fair play to him. Honesty is refreshing.

Will take anything that isn't a defeat.

We aren't going down man. Norwich, Burnley and Leeds are flat-lining, Watford too. Everton need a result like Brentford had at Norwich and then they will be away too.

First time I've seen him in the flesh... fuck me he is a giant. His thighs are the size of Fraser.

Can't see any way in which Howe sticks with the same 11 IMO. He's a data man and if it's going to lose them energy he will make changes.

When we did get forward, Krafth was making some excellent overlapping runs, which was clearly a tactic. At the very least the lad grafts his arse off, hustles and does what his manager asks but yes quality is lacking. I don't think he's a write off as PL player, just not with us.

They had loads of the ball and were playing it in our areas but in the first half we had 4 good chances and they had one or two. You can absolutely see why Brighton are nowhere near a relegation tussle. A well run side and I imagine that with Bissouma and Maupay they have more cutting edge. Ultimately we are riding the crest of a wave and I couldn't be happier. In a good way, today we saw some clear areas that need work. Which is nice for Eddie and the coaches. I think it's time for a proactive change.

He will be an important squad player next year. At least under Howe, you know you will at least get a decent Shelvey.

When does the winner get announced?

I've said it before and I will say it again, we should work WITH the council to find a solution. It's also massively in the councils interests to help SJP expand and respect the cultural/traditional importance of the stadium. They should get their heads together and look for solutions. If that means NUFC paying extra to be given permission to make serious changes, then so be it.

I don't disagree but I'd rather concentrate on what we can do to them. I think we are all scarred by what Lamptey did to us previously.

I like hearing from her but she and the other members of the consortium need to be smart about who they talk to. It's fine doing an interview with a local journalist, who's interest is in football but if they think some capital hack is bothered about Newcastles future, they are mistaken.

They are all sound TBF. Buvey loves to bait people and Rory is very reactive but otherwise the kickoff is brilliant.

Reckon he will be on the bench.

Could end up with a nice new one.

What about the South West corner where the stadium "squares off" for want of a better phrase. Would it not be possible to connect the West stand and the gallowgate and have a proper curved corner. If you are unsure where I mean, it's the corner where the Ben Arfa "Hope" banner was.

Dodgy Chris has been demoted to 4th official from VAR. Martin Atkinson is the ref.

Does make you wonder whether it could be extended slightly, if it was entirely rebuilt.

Keep an eye out for my Brazilian flag in the east stand.

Should join us.

Boro have been class. They will win Championship next season if they don't get promoted this year.

Would love to see Burnley go down but reckon they will shithouse a few results. Hey ho, will have to hope Everton drop.

What a save by pope.

Around the 25 minute mark onwards.

Has some of the actual audio from Caulkins interview with them. Fuck me, they are serious. George gave them every chance to backtrack on their promises. These guys are in it for the silverware.