I agree with Ronaldo,Ranger is far more a threat than Lovenkrands.Indeed,Ranger's introduction versus the Dippers was the catalyst to us winning that game,Lovenkrands doesn't do that at this level.
I thought Pardew was good today,made the right subs at the right time,and the gameplan was spot on too.Hopefully he'll realise Nolan will be anonymous Wednesday as he doesn't do 2 good games in three days,and never has done for us.
Harper 6 nothing to do
Simpson 7.5 very good
Colo 8.5 commanding performance
Taylor 6.5 better as the game wore on
Jose 6.5 wasn't good until the last 10 minutes
Barton 8 Very good again
Tiote 9 Man of match-Outstanding,ran the show
Nolan 7 We're better with him in the side.Quietly efficient
Jonas 8.5 Best game this season
Ameobi 7 Always a threat.Vital goal
Lovenkrands 6.5 Got into positions but in the main his control let him down
Routledge 7 Good outlet but delivery wasn't up to standard
Best 6.5 Not enough time to really fuck up
Smith 6.5 One great tackle followed by a braindead pass.