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They said he'd bruised the bone so hopefully won't be too serious. Fair play for not bottling the challenge.

Agree with the offside worry but sure that's something which will come. Can't say much more than dream goal on a dream debut.

Very good today, fair play to him.

Who is that Geordie cunt with the whistle in the crowd? If you know him or sit near him ram it down his fucking throat please. Ta.

Was never going to pick Ben Arfa today after his last two performances and the fact it's just so cold. The classic 'lad probably doesn't fancy it' excuse.

Was my birthday for his first game against Bristol City. Still have the programme signed by all the players kicking about somewhere

Pardew quotes:

Spurs thrown out of the Nextgen series for fielding an ineligible player. In fairness they admitted their mistake - http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11669/7479315/Reds-reinstated-to-NextGen-Series

http://stevengoddard.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/bender-doomed.jpg DOOMED!

Totally agree with this.

Posted this elsewhere but may as well throw it in here, he's up for a Football League award voted for by fans if you fancy giving your support - http://www.sigames.com/polls/football_league_awards.php

Football League Awards 2012, may be worth a vote for Clarkie as he's doing such a good job at Huddersfield - http://www.sigames.com/polls/football_league_awards.php Hope he doesn't go to bloody Leeds mind.

Had a poor game but then we seem to expect something every time he gets the ball. Players of his ilk scream inconsistency, but he's got a long way to go before he frustrates like a Shola or Robert.

Love him but still nowhere near as good as Given at his best.

From the Guardian match report: You've got to be kidding me, it was one of the worst dives I've ever seen!

Whisper it, Perch came on and did well.

Can't believe I watched that game as entertainment.

Hard ball! Liking this new aggressive transfer styling. (which means we end up signing no-one). When is N'Zogbia being bid on?

We need a centre-back but won't be losing any sleep if he ends up at Wigan instead of us.

Took a few nasty knocks today, can see why he got so frustrated. Fantastic ball into Best for the early chance but other than that did nothing really to stand out.

Don't get to too many games live but he really looked like he couldn't be arsed at all in the warm-up. One through-ball aside was pretty woeful today.

Just didn't take our chances, Best had a couple of really good opportunities - just gutted to go out to a deflected shot which was pretty much their only meaningful attack of the game.

On the train now, howay the lads! Any further news on Colo yet?

Will be back for the Villa game. Pardew better get those Starbucks ready for 'em.

Great club, I can get tickets through work as well so maybe I'll get down to see the young man rip it up in League Two!