Neil

Cisse on though. And even better, Cisse on FYP, perhaps. What does FYP mean again? I always forget. For your....? Fixed your post

He's a complete tool, worst pundit about. 'Pundit' is being very generous tbh.

Getting there How on earth did you get odds of 90/1 btw!?

Cisse on though. And even better, Cisse on FYP, perhaps.

On a lighter note, the music Final Score play at this point when they switch over to BBC1, and recap whats on BBC Sport in the near future, is tremendously funky and dramatic

So close to 2-0 Stoke.

Claridge saying Everton aren't a team who can afford to lose a couple of key players without having an adverse effect. I assume the titles of 'best striker' and 'best midfielder' don't count. Fucking buffoon.

There's an excuse if they don't? [/pedant]

Aye, barring a mathematical miracle. Similarly, if they win... they have a squeak of a chance.

Southgate: In a perverse way, you'd rather be playing in these games, where something matters, rather than a mid-table game.

If there's one team to stay away from today, I'd have said it was us tbh

Re: us, never ever speak to me about that game. I respect Collina generally but that was a truly shocking decision at El Madrigal. Re: the 6 seasons thing, I personally think it's all a conspiracy against Newcastle. Re: the article, no. I'll elaborate later if I can be arsed

If West Brom win today.....

That was a very funny momment. We've passed Everton off the park so far. Hopefully they don't get one against the run of play. I feared this would happen since the Man Utd semi. Barring a solid defensive display against Chelsea, we've been poor. Man City home we looked directionless, and we only won at Sunderland because they contrived to show -70% urgency. Wouldn't be surprised if you stick a couple in in the 2nd half, mind, DM can often be a damn good motivator.

Chuffed, there quite regularly Well, not the stadium. The place.

Fellaini has been good considering its his first season in a far superior league, but 3rd best signing? I think not. £15m.....

I'm tempted to give up on football if Man Utd win this appeal. Sure I feel sorry for the lad but this will be a total joke if they succeed.

Is it overly cynical to say this: it takes a bad decision for a Man Utd player for everyone to get in an uproar about it?

Emotionally, it's great to see Chelsea get slapped round the face with a sucker punch in the last minute, absolutely loved it. On a more rational level though, Chelsea did get robbed of a few things, the Pique handball being the main one. However, as has been mentioned, Barca have hardly been getting all the decisions over the 2 legs - the Henry pen that wasnt, constant hacking/diving from Chelsea players, and the ludicrous sending off of Abidal. On one hand, a good defence seems to be vilified nowadays - it is a key part of the game and people defending well seems to be turning into another way of saying they're playing negatively. However on the other hand, Chelsea had it coming to them. Sitting back on a 1-0 lead, regardless of the chances they carved out the other end, was always a dangerous game. So what if Barca didn't have a shot on target? IMO they got all the encouragement they needed by being all over Chelsea, with one less man. In the end it was an excellent strike that got the goal that sent them through. Whether they deserved it is another matter, but on an emotional purist level, I'd agree they did. The general argument about the final though seems to be slightly flawed (i.e. the opinion that a better final will be played out - which is different to 'the best footballing side got through'). On the face of it, you'd think it would. But I fear the final will not be dissimilar to either of the 2 matches these 2 played out last year; and quite similar to today's game. Don't rule out Man Utd adopting a rugged and robust style against Barca to stop them playing. I hope Man Utd try to play openly though. Ultimately I think it'll be Man Utd's attitude and style of play, that will determine how the final is played.

"not everyone"..."for no apparent reason"...too many switching negatives. theres vodka going on here dude. You're a canny judge of character, madras. i was meaning me on vodka and trying to understand it. but...hey ho. (smirnoff black if your asking) Simple Fosters here. But, despite the drink you've had, you caught me out with your comment. We'll try to live happily ever after? I think.

"not everyone"..."for no apparent reason"...too many switching negatives. theres vodka going on here dude. You're a canny judge of character, madras.

Don't let this thread get too much attention. People might start thinking not everyone hates Newcastle for no apparent reason.

Aye, because we think you're down?

I think personally we should ignore the fact that the Championship has a league in which half the teams could win it let alone get promoted, and is entirely unpredictable. But ssssshhhh, don't tell that to people. Watford are just as likely to reach the playoffs as Crystsl Palace and Derby.

Why are you giving your opinion on a league you clearly don't even watch? Fs Messi. Defences aren't quite as good in La Liga, therefore none of Barca's 100 goals this season really actually count. Do you know nothing!?