Geordie Ahmed

I thought he played well enough, some stupid passes to them BUT overall did well, an improvement on Obertan, though that is hardly a ringing endorsement

Tiote was quality, similar to the immense performances he put in last season BUT I do wish at times he would just keep it simple, tries to be a bit too clever despite there being an easier and safer option

He signed a 3 year contract didn't he? So 2 years left this summer, need to think about giving him an extension soon

Superb striker, just superb. I knew he would come good and score goals BUT I certainly did not think he would be this prolific nor was I aware of his all round attributes, he is the complete striker

He was sensational. If he signs a new contract I will cry with joy, it needs to happen The volleyed flick at the end was just :smitten:

Evra and whoever plays down the left are going to have a field day for them

Best instead of Shola and that will be the team If Oberturd is not quite fit enough to start then Sammy down the right is what it will be

I would'nt bet on it....... Best-Ameobi is my bet. Pardew did say a couple of weeks ago that Ben Arfa could be the one to "fill Ba's boots" when he's away. Did'nt Pardew say he would'nt sell Carroll, didnt he say we would play football and the side would be built around Ben Arfa.... etc etc? Not saying it wont happen but iam not in the business in believing Pardew's word is gospel. Sorry for all this negativity guys, but all this Ben Arfa and Santon on the bench everyweek is starting to get to me Definitely didn't say this like. Pardew's comments of late have been bizarre to say the least tbh. But I definitely still have faith in Pardew mind. I do, its just frustrating to see some of the decisions not being learnt from...... " The Worst mistakes we make are the ones we don't learn from" I take the Ben Arfa comment back if he didnt say it, but iam pretty sure did. If he didnt then i take it back. You might have mistook it for comments made by Cabaye He must be gutted to repeatedly see the ball launched over his head

I think our transfer policy will cost us. We need a striker, I am not sure where the goals will come from once Ba goes to the ACN. A defender is important as we can't rely on Williamson/Colo staying fit for the remainder of the season BUT a striker is just as important imo and not signing one will cost us Also Pardew needs to change things, the 4-4-2 tactic is not working (especially with the current team selection) simply because our wide players have been rubbish I don't expect us to get anything tomorrow night BUT we need to beat QPR next week and get a point away to Fulham if we want to finish 7th

Fair play to them, they have turned things around under MON and they are on a good run

Not usually keen on getting players in on loan BUT when we don't make enough permanent signings then it makes sense to get a loan or two in I would like us to loan a defender and use the little money made available for a striker

So we will hear nothing good, what difference does it make whether we hear about transfers or not. not like we can influence who we sign. the press are still going to peddle their usual bullcrap this time of year so there will be plenty for those to read about. The point I was making is that we won't sign anyone

So we will hear nothing

It was never a red card There was no need for Barton to square up to him BUT he did not make any contact with his head, reckon it might get rescinded

Considering Obertan does fuck all I doubt Sammy could do a worse job BUT it really should mean Ben Arfa finally gets a run of games

People mentioning this is a blessing in disguise I disagree, its a blessing.

He really should have been sent on loan last season (I know he was injured for parts of it) plus he should have got more minutes in the Championship The system yesterday did not suit him especially since we just lumped it long. Also it would help if our wingers offered a threat going forward, that would open up the space for Vuckic or whoever plays in that position

I think so, maybe I am missing something Point is, does not matter how it went in since Simpson was at fault. If Simpson held his line then Carroll would not have been in a position to flick it in or Simpson get in Kruls way

Yeah I am, I fail to see the difference between Carroll flicking it in and it going straight in, the main thing was the awful decision by Simpson to drop back which caused the goal

Would improve the team as we could play Santon wide right and we would have decent full backs for a change BUT he will cost money and clearly that is not going to happen A cheap centre back is all we will end up with

Don't see what difference it would have made since Carroll was only in that position because Simpson decided to go back. If Simpson had stayed up then the free kick would most likely have been harmless

Aye there was one moment in the 1st half where he nearly fell over despite no player being next to him, he is all over the place, reckon a short rest will do him the world of good. Should stick Fergie out wide

What did he say?

Still doesn't excuse that he did f*** all on the pitch though and lost it whenever he got it. http://i51.tinypic.com/f3gm53.gif

One of the reasons he is supposedly picked is that he provides support defensively BUT I have yet to see it barring the odd moment here and there, which for 17 appearances is a joke Obviously getting tackled by the standing ref and then standing around like a gorm has been highlighted BUT where on earth was he for their 1st goal? I saw him stood in the middle of the pitch whilst Cabaye had to run out wide and close Bellamy down. I am not blaming him for the goal as we still should have defended better after that BUT when he is being picked ahead of others for his 'defensive' side yet he actually does fuck all defensively questions have to be asked Oh and there is the other matter of him being complete shit going forward