Minhosa

In my humble opinion (and this could go in any number of threads I suppose) Ashley's blueprint for his NUFC ownership is the only way we'll can be competitive unless we unearth some reckless Arabs with more money than sense. Due to the strength of the top four (or five now with Villa), we're not going to reach their level in the foreseeable future so we've got to steadily invest in good players (see Colo and Jonas), gradually improve the squad (see Bassong and Guthrie) and unearth top young talent as well as we can (See Spear, Ranger etc). I've been huge advocate of this approach since day one. I think Ashley's made some recruitment and policy mistakes along the way (Such as Llambias and his comms policy) BUT when he leaves us I'll hope the new Owner(s) adopt the same principles in trying to make us sustainable and competitive for the long term. If people could take the personalities out of it (i.e: we hadn't known Wise the player) everyone would be raving about what a fantastic job he'd done. Without doubt. I'll also give him credit for sticking with the job rather than taking the easy option. It's not like he needs the money or hassle. Put's tin hat on.

Just 3 points between 3rd bottom and the top half of the table. Madness.

Yet another clean sheet too.

Best second half performance in a long, long time.

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True, again another example of a free kick outside of the box but nothing inside.

We're playing well here.

zogs doin alright now Zog's done fuck all but I'd leave him on, on the off-chance he can do something that'll; a) put a smile on his sour mug and; b) give him some confidence ahead of our next match. Duff's a complete lost cause, Charlie's not.

Whys that? Mobility. Thought that's what you meant.

Bassong's had another very assured game. Looks a player.

Whys that?

This will see us dump the Mackems back in it. Good times.

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OOOOOOHHHHHHHHH Oba man - Owen was fucking free.

Me too though I'm fully expecting a corner bouncing off someones arse and finding it's way to fucking Kanu sitting on the 6yd line to poke home.

Any of our subs warming up?

Very poor first twenty minutes, we came back into towards the back end of the half. Not bad though.

22 Minutes left man - you can't be saying things like that.

Geremi hasn't got the pace or trickery to stretch them as they push on. He'd probably keep possession better but then so would Viduka compared to be Martins. I'd rather not consolidate at this stage.

Colo.

Pompey Corner

If Guthrie could add some long range passing to his game he'd look a real player imo.

Good ball Butt.

You're as lucky as me Rich. I put Ronaldo in last week and he saw red and then I put Carragher in this week and he's turned into Titus.

We need a second soon and it'll be all over. Keep giving the ball to Jonas. He's got them scared.