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I'm inclined to agree. For some reason I think the goons in charge will stick with him.

Agree with all of that, though surely Pardew should be in charge of who takes pens. Am I imagining that that seems to have been his reaction when that happened a couple of times before? Ah well, the most minor of minor complaints. What a result.

First player since Shearer in 1997 to score in five consecutive league home games. Nice stat. I know he's on a good run but didn't realise that good.

Still clinging to hope he makes something of himself, whether it here or not.

As funny as it is to see them down there, it's upsetting that they're last at Christmas but well within touching distance of survival. Was hoping for them to be cut further adrift by now.

DAT GD.

Ref actually does feel too guilty to give anymore. Fuck it, they bring it on themselves with the initial reds bringing them under the cosh they should face the consequences. Haidara, man.

DOOSH.

:lol:

Exactly my thought when I just saw him ready to come on.

Can't believe I forgot about this match ffs.

Jesus Benny!

Pow. Home from work. Time to wrap presents. Have a good'un everyone!

That's actually insane. As good as this season is feeling, it doesn't seem to feel anywhere near as exciting as that season felt. Anyone else? Did the unbeaten start give an extra feel to it?

Fucking hell. I was grateful we were on a reasonable par with 10/11. Above 11/12.

0-0 half time.

£18.74 on Lens @ 8/5.

Starting my £10 to £1000 journey with Man Utd tonight. LET'S DO THIS.

I'm never going to get over Neil talking sense in the betting thread.

I'm up for attempting this £10 to £1000 thing.

Love shit like this. Clearly not compensated enough by the wages they get in comparison to that which 'all' are 'enjoying'.

Can't fault him for that. This is exactly the type of banana skin fixture we'll slip up on after such a fantastic run.