Mistle17

I don't like this man.

Absolutely furious to see Lovenkrands starting again! Why, why does this man persist in starting such a useless, ineffective player? I know we're very thin on the ground with options up front and in midfield, but christ, Pardew is not doing himself any favours. We have simply got to win this.

I live in Dublin so would be a shame not to try get tickets. Where did you apply for them, Crumpy?

Looks like this is turning into another Stephen Carr injury fiasco. It's such a shame because although the lad is a complete bellend he is some football player when he's up for it. We could really use him now. Things like these and yesterdays result that really leaves me a bit bloody fed up.

It's got to be that, it's simply got to be. If not then Pardew should start clearing his desk. No doubt Lovenkrands and Guthrie will find their way into the team...

Really wish the Wolves game was this midweek, it's so bloody horrible having to wait a nervous fortnight to play such a huge game. I think we'll survive, but not with a whole lot of room to spare. Games such as Wolves, Villa, Blackpool, Birmingham and West Brom (final day of the season, fancy that!) are now what our season hangs by.

And Stoke and Blackburn and Blackpool and...... Considering Gyan and Lennon's goals were both in the dying seconds it was more costly, imo.

We're starting to feel those dropped points against mackems and Spurs now...

Hope their fucking ashamed of themselves the useless cunts.

Club Statement in a seasons time: "We made a mistake, we are only human, we learn from our mistakes. Our finances are in good order and that will ensure the club goes on, whichever league we are in" etc. That makes me feel sick with rage.

I hate this. I fucking hate this so much.

I wonder what Villa fans are thinking. If we were in their position it would be mental panic stations sounding.

3 fucking 0. For fuck sake...

NOTW

Anyone else think Carrick should start for England? Massively unappreciated player, imo.

I think we'll be ok. I remember after the loss at Fulham everyone was certain we were doomed for a relegation dogfight, but we've recovered from that disastrous last week of the transfer window. I'd say we'll finish about 12th with a few surprise results in between. I think everyone's going have to appreciate how difficult it will be with such a limited squad ravaged by injuries.

Looks like we'll have to get used to the media fest over Carroll. Still pretty sickening to see him in that horrible jersey of theirs. I hate him and that club.

Such a good tune for a chant. Independiente in Argentina sing that, I think, and it sounds bloody fantastic.

We're 9th. I wish people would stop complaining, it's getting a wee bit boring.

Europe would be fantastic, I think few could argue with that. But let's get real here. Did anyone in their wildest dreams ever think we'd be in this position after that awful day at Villa Park two seasons ago? I sure fucking didn't. Especially during our pre-season before the Championship- I would have been delighted with a play-off spot then. And besides, there's still a long way to go in which we have to play Liverpool, Man Utd, Chelsea, Villa and Everton in that period. Don't get your hopes up, but keep praying!

He'd be a very handy signing. An absolute terror on his day. If he had a final ball I think there'd be quite a lot of hype about him.

Van Arnholt would be an ideal replacement for Enrique, but I really do think we should try and hold onto Jose as much as we can. He's a really good character but always one of the best LB's in the league, imo. A class act. It'd be ashame to unsettle the partnership he has alongside Coloccini, and with Danny Simpson really improving, we could have two very solid full backs come next season. Unless he demands a move I don't think we should dream of selling him. In saying all of that, we do need another LB for cover/competition.

I like him. I think he's an honest player who gives everything he's got. I don't see how people can say he's the worst striker they've ever seen! No one remembers Luque, no? One of the laziest players to ever wear our shirt. Tbh, I remember seeing Ameobi putting in much worse performances in the past than Best. No, he's not the greatest but he's what we've got and, in fairness to the bloke, he's scored five goals since January for us. I much prefer him to Lovenkrands who I think is much less clinical and at times is merely a passenger for the side. If we play the ball on the deck and get balls into good areas then Leon has proven he'll tuck them away. Personally I think he'd look better alongside Ranger, who's raw pace and energy/movement would compliment him. He gives everything for the shirt, just give him a break.

Playing on the shoulder of a defender can be very effective, but only if you have the intelligence to time your run well. Something Lovenkrands and Best don't have atm. Sometimes the pass isn't given early enough but so many times Best and Lovenkrands are guilty of being lazy about their runs and completely mis-timing them.