Pilko

Have a pair of GK gloves... One signed by Given and Forster, the other by Harper and Krul. Also have a signed photo of Alan Shearer and some autographs from the 00-01 season including Stephen Glass, Nobby Solano, John Carver, Des Hamilton, Carl Cort and Jamie McClen.

no way. I'd say Petrov's was a more difficult shot to execute. You're very wrong imho. Petrovs goal was basically an open goal and it was a half volley. How is that harder to execute then a full volley with a goalie to beat (ok ok aluminia might have been a bit of his line but he still had to be beaten)?? Petrov gets plus points because it was his wrong foot but bentleys shot is harder to execute for sure. Eh? A half volley is far more difficult to execute technique-wise than a full volley, especially if you've just taken the latter on your knee and taken the pace off it. no it isnt. I play myself from time to time and a full volley is far harder to execute then a half volley. You're right when you say that it's easier to execute a full volley when you control it on your knee or chest first, but that's still harder to do then letting the ball bounce first and then striking it. Why am I getting the image 'fat goalie'?

True Faith have had: Gonzalez - Uninterested, returns ? on their unavilable section of the match previews

It fucks me off when the man clears his throat after every third word in an interview.

3 FUCKING POINTS

Carroll

where the fuck has 4 minutes come from?

As good as we've been, West Brom have been shocking. They're all over the shop. Bednar has hardly had a sniff and this Valero chap who is allegedly a playmaker has been simply shocking. You can only beat what's put in front of you like.

SS2 has Edgar on the bench, no Cacapa?

Bets placed: SHOLA AMEOBI to score a header 8/1 - £2 FABRICIO COLOCCINI to score first goal 22/1 - £1 e/w OBAFEMI MARTINS to score first goal and NEWCASTLE WIN 2-0 25/1 - £1 spent a fiver, hope to win on at least one of them. COME ON

what station is bbc radio newcastle? NOT THE PHONE NUMBER

excellent news.

what station is bbc radio newcastle? (number) and when does their build-up start?

Man up. Cheering all those goals will sharp warm you up. He's a WBA fan?

I would think the order would be Butt, Geremi, Bassong, Coloccini, Ranger, Derek Wright, Betty the tea lady, Taylor. I don't know who else would be nominated. Fixed.

Scenes at Portsmouth Harbour, 1pm: http://blogs.nitobi.com/alexei/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/shipment_of_fail.jpg

Yep, been confirmed now. Adams such a horrible cunt of a man.

1) Butt is injured for tonight. 2) Kinnear has gone on record to say he wants a Butt-Barton CM in the future.

Would love to see Souness in charge of them. Horrible little club.

Linkage please:

Same XI as Sunderland please with Geremi and Butt out, Barton and Jonas in. Maybe Enrique for Bassong actually. Shola MUST start.

Andy Cole will always be the holder of the Most Unnecessary Retirement From International Football Award in my eyes.

I've been impressed with him but thought he was dreadful against Sunderland, his distribution and marking were both shoddy. Well worth getting though, look forward to seeing him develop.

Given Beye Colo Taylor Enrique Jonas Guthrie Barton Duff Ameobi Martins Subs: Harper, Geremi, Butt, N'Zogbia, Cacapa, Xisco, Bassong Butt and Bassong were terrible against Sunderland and need to be dropped. Barton and Jonas need to start for us to win. I reckon we'll turn them over 2-0.