Ronaldo

We'd be best off just shooting from 50 yards. Ridiculous tactic at the best of times, let alone when it relies on such an inept player going forward.

Santon's easily been one of our best 3 players so far this season.

We didn't do that last season.

True. Rarely when we win do we do that.

Not even sure he does 'benefit'. He's just such a great all round striker you can't stop him scoring.

Said it before and I'll say it again: unlike the other kids who generally flutter between OK at times and bloody useless, not once has he looked anything but an extremely positive addition to the team. Time to start.

About the best shout you'd have is dropping barfa behind the front two to link midfield. Putting your best 3 attacking players infront of Tiote, Bigi & Jonas today wouldnt have created wonderous football. Cabaye missing was a huge loss. The natural side line you're overplayng. I'm not overplaying it at all, it's a question of balance. 4-4-2 simply does not work with players on their wrong side. Or their right side, in all likelyhood. What, like Shane Ferguson? Ben Arfa is being severely limited on the wrong side, so is Santon. 4-4-2 doesn't work full stop with those players.

About the best shout you'd have is dropping barfa behind the front two to link midfield. Putting your best 3 attacking players infront of Tiote, Bigi & Jonas today wouldnt have created wonderous football. Cabaye missing was a huge loss. The natural side line you're overplayng. I'm not overplaying it at all, it's a question of balance. 4-4-2 simply does not work with players on their wrong side. Or their right side, in all likelyhood.

To be fair, there's nothing to suggest they can play together, either.

He looks a lot slower than he did before that injury 10 months back.

Good shout.

Great guy who battles hard but has laughable footballing quality for a player in his position. Should never be captain in a million years.

He's been absolutely woeful this season.

Shocking performance. Terrible from Pardew and the players.

WHAT A FUCKING BALL!

Useless.

See you in August, Tayls.

The end for Houghton?

Yes.

Don't know what the hell you're watching, like. He's been absolutely fine.

Jonas doesn't half hold us back at times, like. Just a nothing player when you need him to create or even become marginally involved in the build-up.

Well played, Perch.

Thought he's look good today tbh. Wind up, surely? He's been dreadful.

Great save that.

What the hell is that by Jonas?