ChrisMcQuillan

It's become rather apparent that we're in a very difficult situation, and I suppose our only solace is the approaching January window. Not reinforcing is not an option to any rational person, but unfortunately Mike Ashley probably doesn't see it that way. Ending the window with an equal number of players is not out of the question, but would almost certainly be damaging. If Ashley doesn't want to spend the money, then Pardew has to go. It has fallen apart under his watch, and while he's been terribly unfortunate with injuries, there is still enough talent on the pitch to have picked up far more points than he has through insane tactical decisions and his determination to play both Ba and Cisse. The "no more" shout to the players today directly before the collapse worries me to no end. It was clear our defence was weak as hell, and so he wanted to defend a draw for 30 minutes when we desperately need points? Look what happened. That decision may have been sparked by the number of players out injured and exhausted, but nonetheless, it's of concern. If Ashley is willing to splash the cash, reinforcements are needed. The bare minimum to salvage anything from this season is a top quality CB, RB and a replacement for Ba should he leave. The minimum cost here is probably something like £20m for all three. Sadly, I just can't see it happening. It would be so out of character for Mike Ashley. Even if he does choose to bring all three in, I can see him selling Williamson and Simpson to "raise funds", leaving us with no increase in squad depth whatsoever. I'm genuinely concerned about the direction of the club at present, and it would take a fairly miraculous U-turn in policy from Ashley and Llambias to rectify the season. For the record, I don't want to see Pardew sacked. I'd like him to be the man to take us forward, but if he's not going to get backed by Ashley, and Ashley isn't going to sell, someone else needs to do the job. Ironically, someone like Hughton who can get the best out of the few players available. We're in big, big trouble folks. What are your honest predictions for what will happen in January, and can they redeem anything from this season?

Pardew needs to go. All the "no more goals" nonsense at 3-3.

I think we have a real risk of relegation now.

I just want to cry.

Meh. I give up.

Tiote, Santon and Simpson have been completely awful.

It should be a criminal offence that we haven't found a better RB than Simpson in three years.

Redknapp jealous we had Ameobi to bring on. Maybe the world has ended.

Krul Simpson Williamson Coloccini Santon Obertan Anita Bigirimana Marveaux Ameobi Ba

They're gonna score here.

Five? Wtf?

That's a quality, quality goal from Shola.

Got to go.

Colin is a statistical marvel. When you tweet that much shit, even a broken clock is right twice a day. And yet he's never, ever correct.

Probably just for the experience. Why's he in the squad, then?

Was Tiote booked tonight?

If he goes, we'll get someone to play to Cisse's strengths instead of detracting from them.

You had to laugh on the commentary today when they were talking about Puncheon. "He was working in a factory a few years ago, but my, doesn't he look like quality now?" Yep. Says everything.

Perch to defend the 2-0 defeat.

Should be 6-0, definitely.

Should be 6-0 Southampton.

I'm sorry, but this is all just so abject. He's got to go.

I feel sick. Please, just end this Pardew nightmare.