Pilko

There's plenty of tossers hanging him out to dry in the match thread, though. I hope you're not talking about me. I'm simply saying that he made a costly mistake today, which I think there's a strong case for. I've not said he had a bad game, just that he made a mistake, which is what I've seen most people say, hardly the need to resort to abuse simply because someone disagrees with you. Overall I think he's a reasonable keeper, but not great, same with Krul who I'm a bit disappointed with as I thought he'd use Harper's injury as an opportunity to really kick on and establish himself as our number one, which he hasn't really done. Either will do for us at the moment, but we now have a few positions where our players look like they're capable of taking us to the next level and unfortunately goalkeeper doesn't seem to be one, which is annoying because I thought it was before. I wasn't talking about anyone in particular. Seeing as you've managed to produce a fair and balanced judgement of Harper and the game I don't see you as someone scapegoating Harper, apologies if you're offended by that comment. Happy to agree to disagree on the Gyan goal - I didn't think he did a lot wrong.

Having a great FF week so far (75), anything from Nani or VdV and it'll be spectacular.

It's Mike

The opening of the match, he seemed to forget it was the Wear-Tyne derby and thought it was The Apprentice.

Good title change. Three wins and a draw away imo.

Uhhh, no Think that comment was made before Guthries second half masterclass. Correct. I've already said Guthrie had a useful second half, but he was dire before the break.

Anonymous for the most part today. Someone please buy Nile an alarm clock.

magnificent.

Truly excellent.

He wasn't as bad as a 3 ffs. He wasn't great but by his own standards it was a decent enough performance.

Those people blaming Pardew :lol:

Bit of a mixed bag, was perfectly adequate though.

Collins has scored for Villa? Get in, he's in my FF.

First half shite, second half much better.

There's plenty of tossers hanging him out to dry in the match thread, though.

Nah, good strike, through bodies in the box, he did well to save it at all IMO. It was straight at him. A better keeper would've gathered that. Completely disagree.

he had one good run down the left and he should have had a throw/corner, just the linesman made the wrong call. Far too early to make an sort of judgement.

Rubbish scores, man. Fancy telling me how?

Very unfortunate not to have won, I've no complaints with him today. He did get a bit lucky on Smith getting injured though, I'm unsure as to what the result would have been if he'd played into the second half.

Best player on the pitch.

Great finish.

Harper 7 - not at fault Simpson 7 - fine Coloccini 9 - outstanding Williamson 6 - hairy moments but adequate Enrique 8 - class Barton 8 - excellent and the booking was a joke Smith 6 - poor but good for his own shit standards Nolan 7 - faded in and out, great finish Gutierrez 6.5 - mixed bag as usual Ameobi 6 - finishing shite but general play on the whole good Best 5 - very quiet SUBS: Guthrie 6 - grew into it Gosling 6 - one good run of note Lovenkrands n/a Webb: 8 - no complaints other than the Joey yellow

Futureheads on at half time ffs :lol:

Williamson looks like his confidence is shot.