Elliottman

Don't see the problem with him myself, not a world beater by any means but seems fairly solid from what I've seen. We know he'll only improve under Rafa.

Bang on. No problem with him.

Aye.

I dunno. A lot of talk recently about nda's bring signed then all if a sudden she rocks up at the game. A game you know is live on TV and you will clearly be spotted. It's happening.

He's vital to us having a good season. Just needs to stop being a twat.

Incredible. Setting high standards. If they're allowed back.

I thought the opposite tbh. Thought he changed us against Huddersfield, played well and got his goal against West Ham, and was a great save away from another at Swansea in which he played his part. Think it's been 50% good and 50% poor so far. 1 goal, 1 header well saved, 4 decent chances missed (1 an open goal) - think 50% good is generous. Are we forgetting his all round general play in the four games then?

Was interesting because Sidwell on 5 Live the other night was saying he was the best finisher he'd played with in his time at Stoke. Strikers are streaky, tbf. A couple of games seems very little to judge him on his goalscoring. Yeah but this is Newcastle online, You get 2 or 3 games max to prove yourself

Nah.

What's unsettling about it?

Played a gorgeous ball with the outside of his boot today which was similar.

Jesus Christ, I hate football fans.

Stoke weren't shit

He's absolutely lush

Amazed they haven't sacked him yet.

It's not worrying. If it happens 5 games in a row it's worrying. Not after 1. And I'm not including Swansea because that save from his header was world class.

Wasn't expecting the other guy, was a cracking twist that.

Imagine that.

Yee p*ssed? No I've only had 4 cans. You're posting like you're pissed?

That's the spirit.

Yee pissed?

Oh he was fine ffs. He was comfortable on the ball and done what was asked of him. Jesus...

I actually thought he had a good game. Seems to have a decent touch and supports Richie a lot. Needs to work on final ball.

Sanches was awful. No idea what all the hype was about.