Ronaldo

He’s up against someone stronger and quicker unfortunately.

No chance.

Has there ever been a more direct wide player than Laurent Robert?

Deserves one as much as anyone. I've run out of superlatives for him. He's basically a much better version of Coloccini.

I’m just not sure what makes people think he’d score good in any system at top level. He attacks the ball poorly and doesn’t seem to have any instinct for finding space.

5 goals - in which case we need them to win at least 4 penalties.

I appreciate his efforts but he’s been a terrible signing. Not sure he deserves credit for the fact it hasn’t cost us on the field due to the brilliance of those around him.

He's still far better. Brilliant for Espanyol this season.

18% wanting him as DoF is the most baffling thing there, mind.

Albert is very rugged now.

Agreed, obvs.

Was decent at times and clearly keen to have an impact but being honest I just don’t think he suits a style of play which isn’t predominantly counter attacking.

MotM again. Best defender I’ve seen for us on this season’s form.

Just a bit predictable and Callum looks as sharp as a sponge up there.

The rehab course reduces it by a quarter.

A good solicitor and at worst it’ll be a 9 month ban, costs plus a daft 3-day course.

Don't think it's a gamble at all. Some games they'd play instead of Willock, some games instead of Longstaff.

Why would anyone criticise Howe for playing Joelinton? Our squad options are in shit in case you hadn't noticed. We need our best 11 players on the pitch.

Elliot. Have a word man.

If you’re 5 stone perhaps.

Forgot about the infallibility of Northumbria Police.

He’s been charged, not convicted. Chill.

Some very judgmental comments here, mind. Let’s wait till it’s heard, at least.

Can we loan Dubravka back to them please?

I don't think you've ever watched Tielemans properly based on that. His workrate is superb. He's basically much better than Longstaff at everything.