Neil

"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!?

Do you need an account for this?

Who's he replacing?

Whilst a time-limit to stop throws taking absolutely ages sounds a constructive idea, the general concept of long throws is perfectly valid IMO. So what if its 'anti-football'? Are they breaking rules? No. Yes, it can be infuriating to play against, and I often will take the mick saying they're trying to play basketball or whatever, but in the end they're utilising a resource they have, and they're doing f***ing well. Where do we stop? Plenty of other teams use long throws. Stoke just happen to have someone who is class at it. Good for them, bad for the rest.

Re: Southgate's tactics, they do strike me as a bit of a mish-mash. He just seems to stick attacking players out there and hope they do some good stuff. Where do Tuncay and Aliadiere play, and where should they be playing? Gibson seems to be the opposite of the chairman that is often pictured in the news: impatient and reckless. Gibson seems to be too patient, which could be Southgate, and Boro's, undoing.

guyb - what do you make of a manager who won 4 titles with 2 different clubs and 3 manager of the year awards? In all seriousness, I see where you're coming from about being in a potentially good position to bounce back, on and off the pitch. What I don't get is, what happened; you started the season relatively well. Not amazingly, but after 10-12 games you were in higher-mid table, I think? Has there been something in particular that's caused the downfall?

Neither can Real Madrid

Young guns.... or bust. There's only one way to find out! Long day.

As would Ash-.... ....Ash4. Yeah.

But La Liga defences aren't good therefore all those goals don't count.

Sbragia was apparently asked whether the Ladies team, in the Ladies Cup Final, should be given a chance

Will be in L7 for this. Will lend as much vocal support as I can.

Wtf has happened to Pienaar? He's gone from an average player to a real gem. Get in.

fyp His general play at home has been impressive. As well as scoring a few, his hold up play and generally linking with midfielders has been quite good. Away from home he looks lost.

The better side and not playing well. Hmm.

Jo in playing-shit-away-from-home shocker.

I wonder which influential player we'll lose to injury this week. Baines has been in damn good form. Too good actually, he's due one.

Bit harsh on Shearer; he wasn't even on the pitch.

Might just be an outsider's perspective but I think he's been iffy in rather a lot of games this year. Not saying he's the cause of problems but I don't see much to warrant the praise he's been getting, albeit he has produced some solid performances this season.

Draw imo.

Don't criticise Bassong!!!!!