Pilko

Ashley went for Redknapp who'll have wanted mega cash. Keegan too I'd wager was on a fair whack. Wages isn't an issue IMO, it's what he'll likely want to spend.

This.

How were Ajax doing? Trying not to get carried away here.

He'll relegate us.

Curbishley would be better than Pardew. It's like a kick in the shins opposed to a kick in the testicles, however.

Match made in heaven - "FAT COCKNEY RAPIST" and "well he just rapes him"

£20 on Peter Barlow to die this week. £10 on Newcastle to be relegated at 13/2. £3.45 (all I had left) on Pardew being next boss - got that at 2/1.

This.

Very much agree. The overriding feeling is frustration.

Malky Mackay?

I thought he left due to interference with Jose Fonte's wife?

We'll appoint Pardew and then Ashley will go and sign Jose Fonte in January, probably.

1-5

This.

It won't be Shearer - the statement mentioned managerial experience.

Our only chance of getting him gone up in smoke now. Cheers Hatem, best of luck.

I felt empty inside watching that. The only crumb of comfort for me was that our fans were shaking hands with him and wishing him the best - we, and he all know that this decision is a complete travesty.

Yep, spot on.

O'Neill won't come, and would only end in tears imo. Pardew and Curblishley are backwards steps from Hughton - Curbs would keep us up imo but would be a shit long-term appointment. Pardew would just be a total disaster on all fronts, so he's the most likely candidate.

We appoint Alan Pardew and it's a massive running jump towards relegation.

Last night would have been 4. I'm now at 8.

Best wishes, Chris. I sincerely hope you get a job somewhere better than here, where you will be appreciated.

I posted my ratings a few pages back, I think I only rated Simpson and Lovenkrands above 6.

Those are way too generous. Carroll, Taylor, Jonas: 6? They were all shit.

The only way I can see Smith leaving is if an FM style thing happens where we subsidise his wages for a year or whatever.