Mattoon

A decent solid display today tbf, he's still a fat obnoxious shit, but he's done alright recently.

Cisse could have been out there all night and not scored, his control today was shocking too, he was supposed to be holding up play with all the hoofs but resembled a pissed Ameobi at times. He's saved our asses more than once in the past but he's too much of a liability to rely on him for goals, too inconsistent and clearly his heart isn't here anymore. Needs gone.

First time in forever I've actually jumped out my seat and screamed at the tv for a goal. That shot from Perez was so quick and early he didn't give Lloris much of a chance tbf, top class goal.

No fucking way!!!

This is wide open

Sissoko is killing all the plays, fair enough he's making some good moves but he's been, on the whole, shit with the final ball

How us that a yellow?!?

Genius! Played a blinder there tbf

Mitrovic you fucking beautiful bastard!!!

Mitro, half an hour too late

Ffs Sissoko stop "crossing"

Fucking hoof hoof hoof, get some control ffs

Should really be taking advantage on the times Sissoko decides he wants to play, poor by Cisse AGAIN.

Credit where it's due, Blobby kept us in it there for a while.

....and there it is

Free header has to be on target!

Why am I watching this?

I can't see anything but a loss here tbh, a spirited loss by a small margin would be a decent result (yes we've fallen that far) so we can take some confidence into a must win Villa game, a draw would be a great result so long as we could get those points at Villa.

I have to agree a Manager should be able to put his best players in the right place, it works through all management placements in any work force. However I also agree that a good manager does not live by "my way or the highway" either and should listen to his staff (players) if there are concerns, it's not a sign of weakness, no one is infallible. I can't knock him for that approach, however he's clearly not the right man for the job, even if he is doing the best he can with what he's got.

The only thing that's going to rid us of this fat slug is the implosion of the Premiership "brand" as has been said, it's unsustainable and eventually the money will dry up as it has in other countries. We'll end up being a Serie A trying to re-identify itself and I can't wait for the day.

I'd take a draw and I agree that beating Villa is just as important due to relevant league positioning. It's a stereotypical 6 pointer.

This isn't true. Parker & Milner had the crowds on their back for a lack of ability, creative flair and they worked their socks off. Until Ashley came and made people believe we where total s*** and lucky to be in the division the SJP crowd was very rough. Players that tried hard and didn't hide but didn't have great ability on the ball often got some stick. Looking backing they would be better served doing a Jenas (hiding, not take responsibility) or a Dyer (feign injury). Actually, it's best to hide and somehow work hard ala Colback Both of those players were employed creatively when they were criticised. Parker was universally loved when he was more of a defensive midfielder in his first season, Milner was a right winger who only looked any good when he moved to Villa and was played in the middle. Aye but they where tryhard Englishmen with average ability and the crowd got on their backs. If you're an creative player who is not doing it. The crowd got on you. Didn't matter where you where from. Pedantic, I know, but there is a difference between where and were and it's driving me mad here.

Front Page: Ashley is a blot on humanity, not indicative of British business and a blight to humankind bringing back slave labour. Back Page: NUFC would have been of the same fate as Leeds or even Portsmouth if it hadn't have been for the generosity of Mike Ashley who steadied a financially sinking ship.

We've already got the 3 points we absolutely had to get out of the three matches up to Christmas so anything in this game is a bonus.

I just saw this and the other guy that said if they lose to us he'd get the score tattooed on himself. Should be some amusing pics/vids on twitter tomorrow. Cocky little bin dipping shits!