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Horrible situation to be in. Play a strong side and we risk injuries and suspensions, play a weak side and we are likely to get turned over.

I'm glad that we have probably seen the back of Simpson but considering how much he was signed for and the job he done, we can't complain. He just simply not good enough, if we want to improve.

Pardew seems pretty in the dark, over our deals anyway. Remember Pardew said we were unlikely to sign a striker last january.

I can see him travelling on saturday, regardless of what the journos say. The tea lady will be getting a game before long.

Don't understand how 6 ball players are going to get over-run? We will soon get over-run with Tiote giving the ball away.

Well done Lee, reporting news that was already reported last night.

What's the deadline for Brighton?

You don't NEED a bruiser. Which is what Tiote is.

Cabaye Anita HBA Marveaux New signing Cisse Is what I want.

Thought he was our best player.

At the moment, he wouldn't start for me.

Elliot Debuchy ? Perch Coloccini Ferguson Bigi Anita Marveaux Sammy Shola Obertan

There's no excuse for his temperament though. He lost the plot again yesterday, diving into tackle, pushing in the box. He could have been sent off/given away a pen. Being a defensive midfielder is about covering spaces and staying on your feet, not lunging into a challenge after losing the ball.

Na he was awful TBF. His decision making is terrible.

Think they meant with his defending.

We need you Matty.

He is another one who has been extremely poor. I don't doubt his talent though.

Why is Santon more interested in leaning into, rather than winning the header.

So Pardew IS watching the game.

Atkinson is easily the worst ref in the league.

We are so unlucky at times.

Fucking shocking. Bad pass, followed by bad tackle.

Attack looks threatening and we are actually getting some crosses in. The defence looks shaky as fuck, mainly because it's getting no protection. It's stick or twist for Pardew. The next decision by him is vital.

Debuchy.

Cisse might benefit from Shola.