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Has Alan Smith ever stayed on his feet when making a tackle?

Eye-gouging football there.

Only hypothetically speaking of course, but would this potential announcement serve as a definitive end to the sale process? Or would it merely be a recommendation or advisory message or some such, and be therefore open-ended?

What a brilliant cross from Enrique!

If Barton's going to play like this, our midfield is going to be shocking all season. He barely looks interested. And of course Smith's going to get another yellow card. If Graham Poll were referring, he'd get 3 today.

We can barely even string one pass together.

We could not look less inspired right now. Absolutely lifeless.

The only reason I'd be in favor of selling Duff at this stage is if it's a condition to push through the club's sale.

Krul MOTM I'll take a point given the circumstances. Arguably the toughest place to play in the Championship. Now we just need to ensure Real Madrid fuck off away from the legend that is Krul...

Coming on this late Nile will only be able to get two, I'm afraid.

Yep. Barton for Nolan and either LuaLua for Jonas or Ranger for Shola. And KRUL IS A LEGEND!!!!!

Sholinho was brilliant there.

GET JONAS THE FUCK OFF THE PITCH

Ranger would have scored twice from that Nolan chance.

This match is made for Ranger. Jonas is knackered. Nile for Jonas. We'll win 4-1 on the inevitable hat trick.

Never mind. Back to normal.

COLO IN DECENT DEFENDING SHOCKER!

As bad as we have been at times, at least the effort seems to be there. We're showing a little bottle when called upon. And if WBA are presumed to be the class of the Championship, we really ought to do quite well this season. We are in shambles off the pitch, with no owner, manager, or plan for success - and with a squad down to its bare bones - and we're comfortably the better side at the Hawthorns (save for some truly shocking defending).

Coloccini is absolutely useless. A so-called Argentine international unable to handle a 17 year old making his Championship debut. That sums it up. At least Jonas looks like he gives a fuck.

FKN get in Marley! For the other Americans, in addition to ESPN360.com, the match is also being shown live on Setanta Xtra (DirecTV Ch. 622) at 12:15 Eastern (and tape-delayed at 5 Eastern on Setanta USA). I'd be thrilled with a draw today.

That 4-1 comment is absolutely brilliant.

Well done. Surely we can make exceptions for this occasion.

Don't know who did it or if it has been posted, but this is an excellent tribute video: h ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jabfcBuWTOQ

Finally the man is at peace. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. What a legend. I always loved his enthusiasm and passion for the game and for Newcastle United in particular. Always inspired me and it gave me a real sense of joy when he was our manager.

If the proofreading of a simple statement is anything to go by, the Profitable Group is off to a roaring start.