Pilko

How's either of the dates and the venue for you, Lien?

Can remember Parker trying to tackle literally with his head before he was basically forced off. Was one of the most committed performances I've ever seen. The game was also one of the worst performances from Shola, ever. Even worse than Hull (h) this season.

Aye, got my dates wrong there. I'd be happy with either of those too. I'll ask Stephen to edit something into the OP later and we'll try get a bit of a concensus going. Might even be worth PMing people who don't say something in the thread.

FUN FACT: Kazenga's brother Jay used to play for my dad's Sunday league team. If Kaz LuaLua isn't on the bench this weekend it's a) inept and b) ignorant from Kinnear. Give him fifteen minutes, what's the harm?

They're slightly smaller than 11 a side pitches, yes. Astroturf ones have slightly-smaller than normal goals on as well, as far as I can remember (over 18 months since I last went) they have floodlights on. So, I'd like to propose either 12th January or 18th January?

Well, I'm trying to make it before 18th January so that Rich can come as well. I don't know if Parks is open on Sundays or not, if it is we could always do it on a Sunday.

CraigNB's is the best imo.

I was also going to suggest 11th January as well but then I realised Newcastle vs West Ham is on the same date. I don't know how many people are going to that, as it's a home game. Could always say 17th January as it's an away game and less people will be going?

Look in the OP, Stephen edited in a while ago. They all should be in barring about three or four who declared on this page. Right, does anyone have any preference or idea for the venue? I personally reckon Parks in North Shields for the venue.

Come on! As soon as you bloody people declare and confirm interest we can get onto picking teams, and arranging a venue and date!

I don't think that was due to choice, it was down to the fact it was the only place they fitted into our team at the time. Ramage was already a kind-of full back anyway, but the other two played there mainly due to the fact we were down to bare bones.

He needs a bigger stage tbh.

Digestion of that match report: - Second came from a Nile Ranger flick-on. - First goal was a 30-yarder. - Donaldson injured AGAIN! - Spear unused sub. - Ranger missed a header from 6 yards, unmarked. - Max Johnson was good in goal.

Aye, came in here to say that. What a header. Cluj goalie having a blinder as well. The pass out wide, the one-two and the cross were all top class too. Yeah, although any goal scored against Chelsea is a thing of beauty in my eyes. Drogba.

They won 2-1, LuaLua with a pair. http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1482326,00.html

This is reminding me of that Simpsons episode when Marge gets a police radio.

Aye, came in here to say that. What a header. Cluj goalie having a blinder as well.

True, he played well against Villa that season when he came on, but just let him go. I assume you mean West Ham? When Ramage got done for both opening goals and then he came on and looked class next to Huntington at CB? Yes, he was good then. But he's at the age now when he needs to be much better to get into our team, and he really isn't. Too inconsistent really. No no I meant Villa, the 3-1 at home, Milner Sib and Dyer scoring if Memory serves? I do remember the game, (was there) but I can't remember Edgar featuring. Where did he play, and how long was it for?

True, he played well against Villa that season when he came on, but just let him go. I assume you mean West Ham? When Ramage got done for both opening goals and then he came on and looked class next to Huntington at CB? Yes, he was good then. But he's at the age now when he needs to be much better to get into our team, and he really isn't. Too inconsistent really.

Chelsea vs Cluj is on in 10 minutes Andy, stop bloody churning these out

People wanting to keep Edgar, even to sell, is just baffling. He's just a Championship-quality defender. Let Roeder take him on a free. He may have been out of position away at West Ham, but his passing and general marking were just shocking. Funny to think that Bassong actually came on for him in the second half.

There isn't a Nile Ranger wikipedia page. Needs one.

Finally, Ramos has gone and got himself a real job.

The NE5 one would have to be like a big NE5 on top of the front, then a big photo of Shepherd, then underneath, OLD BOARD? and on the back, a big MICK on top of the front, then a big photo of Ashley, then underneath NEW BOARD?

If you really want to make this a happy christmas for N-O users, you could always refrain from posting until January 1st... 2016.