AlanSkÃrare

This. It would signal his lack of understanding and irreversable philosophy of hoofball. I'm done with him if it does happen. Big issue, long term, is dropping Ba or Cisse.

Perch can think so I'd assume Pardew replaces Williamson now that there is an upgrade.

Bramble's long balls were brilliant. Bramble was shit.

Sammy is quickly starting to fill me with the typical Ameobiesque feeling. You know there is always a chance something miraculous will happen, but 98% you end up wondering how the f*** he was ever awarded a senior contract. He's turning out very one-dimensional. Always looking to dribble without any plan, running into 12 players or reaching the byline only to cross worse than Jonas. Has to go out on loan.

Colback-Gardner

He's probably the most physically complete striker we have. Good pace, good strength, good in the air. Decent technique as well. Plus he puts himself about. His old game-changer-role could well be decent to have instead of always putting Shola upfront. He was ahead of him in the pecking order before things turned really bad.

Will probably be Jonas and not Marv. Should be this.

Up there with most boring games I've seen us play. On par with Charlton at SJP in 2006 (0-0) and Ventspils at SJP (0-0)

He's the only thing that angered me today. The revert back to 442 and start hoofing is fucking depressing. It solves nothing. It's horrible to watch. It undermines all but two of our outfield players, in this case Ranger and Shola.

WHAT IS THE FUCKING POINT

wank

Utter waste this. SHOW ME CAMPBELL.

Cheeky from Marv. What's the point with getting Colo on? More accurate hoofs?

This is sensationally dull and stupid.

GET SHOLA OFF

This will be horrible. Fucking shit.

Horrible last 20 mins. Hope we change something at the break.

Sammy FFS

Aye. Amalfitano - Ranger - Campbell

Sammy defending way too deep as well. Ranger in central striker role for me, looks a handful when involved.

I bet he's absolutely s***. I still don't think he used to be before he turned all Omar Little.

Campbell on the bench will keep me interested. Actually, Ranger will be interesting to see as well.

Fantastic night. Oliver Neuville running his bollocks off to stop a throw in, Bernard nicking it, feeding Robert, perfect cross, Lua-Lua BOOM. Sir Bobby's birthday I think.

Match made in heaven.