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Superb assist for Nolan as well, the movement from the corner was great and the header was composed.

Don't know to be honest, it's always difficult to tell what he's thinking. I'd settle for another transfer window like the last couple though.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/i/vrd2q/?t=1m50s

I didn't think there was an offer on the table though, I thought the whole thing was on ice until January?

He is unique, that's for sure.

Didn't see one if he did.

The only error by an official is the assistant not spotting the handball. And if he didn't see it he couldn't give it. Either that or he assumed the referee would give it himself, which he also shouldn't do. Clattenburg did everything right IMO, or at least not wrong. You could argue that (if he did award advantage) Gomes was unlikely to gain any, but that's more a matter of opinion.

Fixed. I was thinking that myself. I also agree that people like Xavi and Iniesta are arguably in the same bracket.

Haven't seen any pictures but I remember Jose pushing him in the chest. Aye, credit to the mole for not throwing himself to the ground and getting Jose sent off TBF.

I really hope he does decide never to speak to the media again... the man's a crime against humanity.

It's a bit pointless to defend Rafa by saying he couldn't afford players as expensive as Man Utd and Chelsea... that's basically just admitting that a manager's ability has nothing to do with success. Yes, he had to buy at a lower level in the latter days... but you would still have hope Liverpool could attract better players than they seem to have done. I do agree quite a bit of Liverpool's downfall has been down to the ownership situation though.

Do we need better questions than "why are you so amazing"? We could ask him if he likes his smiley.

They have also made a lie of the horrible cliche that "Newcastle fans expect everything" and "they're only happy playing like Barcelona". All we ask is for a bit of spirit for the badge and a decently-attacking approach to most games.

I was thinking about this after the match actually... class!

For me it's also the turnaround that makes it special. Quite a number of these players were involved in our darkest period but they've worked hard and redeemed themselves... not fucked off when the going got tough. Just shows that we often judge players and their ability too quickly, and vastly underestimate the effect of psychology, motivation and team spirit. We need to protect that as we look to improve the squad too.

Class news if he's talking to the lads regularly. This group of lads eh... brilliant.

FWIW, I think his ponytail is probably the best haircut he's had since he came into the first team.

I didn't understand why people were nervous on the pen either, Shola is a penalty machine.

Will be mate. Will be. (By the way, that almost sounded like you were talking about yourself in the third person!)

It's on iPlayer after midnight tonight... some crazy licensing rules.

Basically the crux of the whole thing. It's insane that anyone is giving this any time... thankfully we beat Sunderland so it should die down for a bit.

There is so much dross washing around that site it's scary TBH. I prefer to imagine those places don't exist.

He has been struggling IMO, he might well play on Sunday but I don't think he'll be fully sharp. Hopefully will allow Tiote more of a chance to get close to him.

Bravo sir.