Nate

Aye same here mate. The debate is whether it matters if he's doing his job which is scoring goals. What does Owen contribute other than goals? It doesn't bode well for their partnership, though. I do think Martins has the potential to do very well here; however, two goals shouldn't make the performance exempt from criticism

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Actually, depsite two well taken goals, i thought his general play was extremely frustrating.

Uninspiring victory, but that's probaly the best we're going to consistently achieve under Roeder.

Butt & Emre or Dyer.

I agree, he deserves a start at the weekend. Although, if Sibierski is injured, i would push Rossi upfront and put Luque or Duff out wide.

How do you know? It's still strongly rumoured on West Ham forums that he'll go there in January.

Fabregas.

You can say that, but then look at how O'Neill has done a few small things, triggerring a massive improvement in the performances of what were considered as shit players. True, Roeder doesn't appear to be implementing the basics. Also, it's Glenn's own fault if the squad is not good enough, building it is one of the manager's main jobs. It's not as if he was appointed a week before the transfer window closed either, he had the entire Summer to strengthen and Bernard ended up being the only defender he signed. I was worried by his comments today 'I'm not interested in bringing Woodgate, Distin or Knight to Newcastle' I hope January doesn't turn into a repeat of the last window, Roeder ruling out every realistic possibility whilst maintaining we're in pole position for several signings, then on deadline day producing Andy O'Brien on a 4 month loan.

Two great goals, but Taylor's was really special. You see the likes of Essien's relatively frequently, it just had a wonderful swerve on it.

Sven.

Owen. We'll be very lucky if Martins is as good as him at 26.

I know it's probaly bad news for us, but i love seeing Wenger beat Mourinho.

Lehman

Arsenal are playing well... so you can probaly expect Chelsea to win 1-0 with a defelcted freekick from Lampard.

It may have been, in that he's probably done 3 or 4 interviews to various different channels. Regardless, it was the truth. You could tell he'd been longing for the opportunity to say it, though. I just can't stand managers like Pearce, full of clichés, always wanting to say the right thing, and come across as well as they possibly can.. regardless of wether what they're coming out with actually ties in with what they really believe.

It came across as very rehearsed to me.

slightly confused - surely Roeder has done better for us than Hughes has for B'Burn - or do you just have an agenda you're set on following? Blaming Roeder for winning! We won 3-1, moved up the table a bit more, above Blackburn and yet you still moan Hold on, we were 2-0 up against 10 men at half-time and we end up being under pressure the entire second half, with Blackburn pushing for an equaliser.. and Roeder is supposed to be praised for his performance? I've always thought we wouldn't be involved in a relegation fight long-term, if only for the strength of our individuals, but Roeder remains one of the weakest managers in the league, in my mind.

I agree with Jonny, would much rather have Hughes here. Again, we pick up 3 points depsite of Roeder rather than because of him.

It is just for a charity game to celebrate the anniversary of the Treaty of Rome or something.

I agree with Coppell. Putana is derogatory term for a woman Italian origin, apparently Putano is the male version.

Actually, you're right, we shouldn't give him the slightest chance to increase his value before the transfer window opens - especially as we have two players performing so well in his position. I suppose you think Luque doesn't 'deserve' a start, as if it's some kind of punishment to pay him £50k a week without having to kick a ball.. Oh well, another £9m down the drain, eh?

Luque. Duff & N'Zogbia have both had runs in the side and looked relatively poor, i think he deserves the same.

Given Harper Solano Moore Ramage Duff Carr Taylor Bramble Babayaro Milner Butt Emre N'Zogbia Dyer Parker Pattison Luque Sibierski Owen Ameobi Martins