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Give over, man. He's a very good young keeper, not the best in the league.

No chance.

What's wrong with those who wanted him gone but still appreciate his tenure?

The old Simmo.

You're imagining things, bud.

And yes, there was a noticeable cheer when he started jogging towards the touchline. It wasn't for Marveaux.

yes exactly, some people need to lay off this guy, yes he had some shitty moments today but gettng on his back like that was shocking, the moaning and groans from our own crowd was embaressing, i think obertan should just accept that he's got a s*** right foot and use it less The problem being, it's by far his stronger foot.

Ah! Thanks for clearing that one up. Krul was majestic today. It's not about the actual number of saves he makes or crosses he collects, but rather the confidence one feels with him in goal. He must instill such confidence in our backline, and it shows. He did everything that was asked of him, and yeah he skewed a couple of his clearances and goal kicks, but it happens. Seems he's grown a few inches taller and wider (figuratively) since last season, and there is no doubt in my mind that should he stay with us for the long term he will eclipse Given's tenure. A potential legend in the making. Or maybe I'm just biased. Love the lad to bits me Not sure why you've quoted my post, like.

Tiote played pretty well I thought. He never shines in games like that, though. Never.

Lineker talking about Bolton's fall: "Considering how good they were last season." Yeah, 14th. What a season.

Owen Coyle always looks like he's having sex.

Kinnear was often hilarious.

What the hell's going on with David Villa, man? I've seen him play well perhaps twice in 2011.

A draw against Stoke surely gets him the MOTM award.

I've thought for a while they'd link up well, just not as a pairing up top. I think Ba benefits from having a strike partner like Best.

He gets MOTM when there's no stand-out because of his work ethic. No harm in it, but it's fucking lazy.

What's convinced you since Monday? At what point did I contradict that on Monday? Still don't think he should be played off the striker, btw. Just think they'll link up well when Ba's moving like he did in the first half of the Wolves game.

Mind, I sincerely hope the rest of the team don't get the blame when he's a bad game. Can certainly see it happening.

He came from Man U, we get it.

Him and Ba should link up well. Unfortunately Ba was just about knackered by the time HBA was introduced.

You said that about Lovenkrands, though. His 'skills' are poor.

He may prove to be an improvement on Routledge in time, but right now I don't see it. Routledge played 5 or 6 good games for us between August and December last year. I've yet to see a really strong performance from Obertan.

absolutely, disgusting the way he was jeered off Wrong as it was I don't think Pardew has helped by adding to the fans frustration with him by selecting him week after week when he doesn't contribute much at all. Fair point.

I missed the save. Anyone care to describe it?

Do you even know what battles you're fighting at times? Not on this occasion, no.