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as i put in the other thread. Just can't see us risking the first team, or he will play the first team and use it as an excuse for us as to why we lose to Southampton. Elliot/Krul Simpson Mbiwa Williamson Haiidara Anita Perch Obertan Marveaux Sammy/Jonas Shola Sort of team i'd put out on Fifa or Pes when everyone's energy runs out or something It was win tonight or bust really and we were very unlucky not to be taking a lead there tonight.

When he wants to he can really drive us forward. Some quality moments from him on the night.

Away leg? Can't see Pards risking any of the big guns with only 2 days rest going into Southampton. Elliot/Krul Simpson Mbiwa Williamson Haiidara Anita Perch Obertan Marveaux Sammy/Jonas Shola

That Papa for them looked decent I thought.

We surely can't play the full strength team in the 2nd leg with the Southampton game to come on the sunday.

Shit linesman decision and it was ridiculously obvious Cabaye was going to get one in on that guy. Pathetic, hate seeing that sort of thing on the pitch, so childish. Tiote's booking was dumb aswell but apart from that no complaints. Metalist are a good side by the looks of it and is going to be tough to get through this tie.

No doggy style?

Agree with this ^^^^^

that use of comma

FFS, we could do without this shit. Hope it's nothing.

To be honest, the way Pardew bigged up debuchy when he came in (indirectly taking a swipe at simpson) i'd be surprised if he played again this season unless we were desperate.

When is this Gouffran joke going to end?

All those guys in the orange jackets just lying there watching the game

That suarez "penalty" was an absolute farce. Never a pen.

I love KK but whatever his reasons for leaving back in 97 (plc, board etc) He still let us down a little by walking. Still doesn't come close to undermining what he did for us though.

Guy was trying to say had we kept Allardyce and his shit football we would have stayed up The same bullshit thats trotted out by pundits and the like all the time.

That whiskey nose

Couldn't the title just be Paul Gascoigne now? Dunno why but the (the bloke, not the place) irritates me loads for no reason in particular

Harsh to judge him based on yesterday. We barely had a touch after he came on. We had completely lost our way post gouffran injury.

Almost unmissable that chance. Shocking.

Southampton were good but I honestly think almost every team in the league could have beaten that City team. Shocking from them.

Do you think Metalist are some sort of mugs or something? They're a good side and will be a tough test. Not at all. I just don't think Pardew values the Europa league over the Premier league.

More likely to go full strength (MYM in for first start) in this home leg and try and bury them here and then play a weaker team away in anticipation for the big game with Southampton after.

I'd say quiet game. Did great for our goal but we just didn't see anywhere near enough of it, which means Cisse becomes very isolated.