Memphis

Eye-gougingly ugly stuff from us all around.

Just feel so much better with Saylor off the pitch.

What kind of defending was that anyway? Bent runs right by him and he just pushes him...

Saylor lucky again. Stupid challenge.

Whatever spark we may have shown is long gone now.

Ranger's just not much of an outlet up front. This is a game where we really could do with a strong target man, given the impotence of the midfield.

We're actually playing some decent stuff in the build-up but no end product. Still look like scoring at least one goal, though.

Calm down Captain.

Loven's movement is not being picked up well by Villa (or, unfortunately, by his teammates).

Villa do remind you a bit of our relegation side. You just get the sense that they are so mentally fragile. If we can grab a goal, the pressure on them will be immense.

Love that Jonas/Enrique interplay...muy muy guapo

Loven looks lively up front. Good movement so far.

Exactly the start you would expect from this grouping of players and this starting XI. Going to take a while to settle in (if ever).

Lukaku does fit the stated transfer requirements even at 20 million. He is 17. He does have huge potential. He would likely be able to be resold at some point for profit. And there's not a chance in the world he's coming to us.

Brilliant to see him back... Did he borrow Guthrie's training top?

From .co.uk I should point out that (confusingly) the Kansas City where Sporting KC play is actually in Missouri, not Kansas - though there is a Kansas City, Kansas that neighbors it to the west.

So happy to hear this. I live about 8 hours away by car, in Memphis (hence the name). Very manageable drive. Hope to meet a lot of you there. I am thrilled. Thrilled.

Bleacher Report makes nufcblog look like a reputable source.

Smell just like Shola Ameobi! Measure just like Ryan Taylor does! £7.50! ORDER NOW!

Whaaaaaa?

I've actually applied to write for them. Good luck to you - what kind of article do you have in mind?

I had to click the "Return to A19" link, but after that, I was good to go. PM me if you still struggle, I might be able to help further...

For those that like long-form football writing and quality in-depth stories, you might want to check this out. It's called The Blizzard, organized by (sadly, mackem supporter) Jonathan Wilson, but featuring quality writing from writers from all over the world. It's available as a 188 page PDF for which you pay as much or as little as you feel you should. They're testing the concept for this first issue, but I think it's set to be quarterly if all goes well. http://www.theblizzard.co.uk/ It really is well worth a little cash. I've quite enjoyed the pieces I've read so far, a nice alternative to the day to day tabloid nonsense and standard paper fare.

All credit to Jonas for trying to continue playing but he is obviously hurt...

Jonas looks like his ankle is fucked...