Neil

He probably supports them as much as Tony Blair supports Newcastle. True Although - disturbingly - on paper, he has decent credentials. His uncle was chairman in the 70s. He's never been spotted there, though, unlike Mervyn King, who really is a proper supporter. So he has interest? What are his expectations like? http://www.robertjschwalb.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/dr-evil.jpg ....inflated?

It actually amused me. He started on a camera, then was replying to no-one.

So... he can get away with doing it time and again to referees but once he does it to a camera, he's banned?

Like Arsenal's season falling apart, Steve Bruce's team fading away and obliterating inflated expectations was inevitable. He ought to do something about that. Perhaps more trips to Barbados? Although he'll more likely end up at more barbecues.

GONNA WIN THA LEEG That's what EVERYONE says on Wearside. Seriously man, it's unbearable.

Absolutely ridiculous domination of that league. 31 points clear of 3rd ffs.

Osasuna down to 10.

Brilliant result for Atleti if they hold out - Osasuna have been resurgent and Aguero's missing tonight.

Good.

Exactly. They'd survive easily if it wasn't for those damned African players and their lack of effort They obviously don't appreciate black power.

Aye, but it would be fun to watch them be dragged into a relegation dog-fight. Absolutely Maybe it'll finally stop their delusion, although maybe I'm being naive. They are a top 8 team after all... fuck off man. Top four at least. The infamous assessment of "we shouldn't be bothered about what's below us, let's catch Chelsea."

They've had a very difficult run recently and relegation is still extremely unlikely for them. Lose next week though and I think alarm bells really will be ringing.

A new definition of 6 pointers. Every game is one!

saving that quote Yes? If you average 5.7 points per game then you've done very well.

"Sorry to be negative, but..."

is he a right winger ? A loosely related anecdote. Talking to a Mackem a few years ago around the time of Mutu and his drugs shenanigans. He says, "Where's Adrian Mutu at nowadays?" "Rehab, I think." "What league are they in?"

Good.

The OP in the "Clueless Posters" thread tries to make a sensible, rational post - and gets abuse for it.

They'll bastarding win this week, won't they? Knobs.

Was watching this game with a Mackem. "Tell you what, if someone like Vieira comes on and knocks home another, I'm leaving." He didn't leave. Forced him to watch the rest.

Such a refreshing rarity to see them playing fluently, instead of being obsessed with trying to sneak a single goal win. Admittedly it was Sunderland, but still.

Sunderland 4 P Bardsley Knee Injury 3rd Apr 11 doubtful C Gordon Knee Injury no return date very doubtful D Meyler Knee Injury no return date very doubtful M Turner Knee Injury no return date very doubtful And yet Bardsley and Turner played today and Gordon was on the bench. DECIMATED!

That's not giving a reason for their performance - that's literally making up an excuse. They've not been hampered by injuries at all, certainly not to key players.

I'm sure it's already been said but, it's funny what playing more offensively does, ey Roberto?

I am a god.