ScottishMagpie

didn't think we'd go unbeaten all season but really deflating given the pre-season optimism etc. Hopefully Rafa has learned a lot from watching that and will address the issues accordingly. Initial ramblings..... Colback shouldn't be near the squad at all. Dummett should be back up left back at best Ritchie was good. Can see him tearing this league up. Gayle/mitro up top could be potent Perez was extremely disappointing...thought he'd shine like a diamond at this level Anita was shite first half but much improved in the second....still not sure about his suitability for English 2nd tier Hanley - looked unfit...well hoping it was just a lack of fitness/nerves because at times I thought Saylor was still playing for us Hayden looked bright but faded as game went on Sels - not sure of.... need convincing he's going to be our no.1 Janmatt - though he was poor first half but turned up in the second. Captain - thought he had a poor game...dunno if the captaincy got to him but quite a few FFS moments. Think he'll come good. Slow as FUCK generally all round. Lack of creativity and someone talking responsibility on the ball from the defence coming out. Still think we'll be in the mix for promotion but it won't be a walk in the park. 2/3 additions in the right places and Rafa getting to know his best 11 and we'll be fine.

hello darkness my old friend......

Can we buy him at half time and get him to change his strip?

I blame brexit!!

Come back to me in January then I'll be impressed!

New rule this season - ball can go any direction. Cheers!

When was only one player allowed to take kick off?

Divide & Conquer, of the supporter/fanbase in full effect here. Ashley's Sports Direct United must love fans like you, who will scrap around for any sort of charitable crumb resembling hope. If Rafa being appointed our manager and being given full control on transfers plus a budget to go with it is a "crumb"......jeez! Ps. my kunt comment was directed at those in the media, particularly the twats on SSN on a Saturday afternoon, and was in no way directed at fellow toon fans. Pps. without hope there is nothing.

Absolutely fair But today they're going to be the best for my video crave. Just been mentioned, as it happens. Plus Hayley's on (or she was earlier). It was destiny her breaking the news of Rafa staying.

Best news in a long time for this football club of ours. Without being dramatic this could be a pivotal moment in our history. Plus will be nice to stick the middle finger up at all those kunts that said there would be no chance of him staying if we were relegated.

Great news to hear he's come through the operation. Wish the sexy bastard a speedy recovery!!!

Why are we talking about this kunt in the Rafa thread?

This 100%.

Carl cort isn't it? So it is!!! How could I forget him!?!

Who's between Shay and JJ?

Cunts!!! the fucking lot of them!!! Go Jonas!!!! Love the man!!! Hope his name gets sung loud and fucking proud on Saturday afternoon!!!

Fair result...thought we could have nicked it at the end. Would have taken a point. More time for Rafa to have an effect and plenty points to play for.

Said all along Mitro would score!!!

Hold up till Cisse get's all his wedding rings off.

Fucking rank effort. should be shot at dawn.

Brilliant save!!!! If that was Krul there'd be a wankfest.

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Derby game and both their centre-backs having the easiest game of the season. Fucking joke.

No changes?!! C'mon Rafa?!!!