Geordie Ahmed

Though I think when he makes mistakes it gets highlighted more than when Colo does it (though he is a far superior defender overall) Nobody has mentioned how against Arsenal that Colo was out of position, ball was played over the top to Van Persie and it was actually Taylor that went across and dealt with it

could not agree terms with them

Give him a contract extension NOW

Quite clearly the pre-season farce did not help things. He looked a bit off the pace and tired quicky I was impressed that he was willing to get stuck in, even if he was a little late and quite clearly the lad has an eye for a pass. Also could not have been easy playing against Arsenal as their possession play makes you run around a hell of a lot He will undoubtedly get fitter and stronger, then we will see the best of him

Was shite against Gervinho BUT surprisingly did well against Walcott

Is there any need for this constant vitriol towards a man who has done a decent job for us when we've had nobody else to stand up and do it? Agreed. I don't rate him, think Sammy or Vuckic should be ahead of him BUT calling him a cunt is simply wrong

I knew he was quick BUT bloody hell, that run when he beat Sagna to the ball :yikes:

Yep, apart from the attempted juggernaught run that completely failed. Decent shift. Scared s*** out of me when he did that, we got so lucky that colo intercepted it I need to see it again BUT didn't he get a smack in the face?

Some dodgy kicks and that one ball he should have held BUT still decent overall. Happy he was picked today

Played well, so class on the ball. I would cry if he left

Had a very good game, thought he was slightly better than Colo today :clap:

Agreed, they simply don't work well together. Today highlighted how badly we need a striker

Would be an immense signing if we can pull this off, would quickly forgive and forget the fact we don't have a left back for the season opener

And I doubt there's a much better feeling than winning a derby you were rather nervous about beforehand 5-1. Also, after a promising start to the night I see Wearyside's reverted to form and started rambling about a result from over a 100 years ago. Guess he must've had a bit to drink since earlier on. You see, this is the way it always develops on here. I say something which the masses don't agree with (in this case, the belief that the Sunderland squad is a lot stronger than Newcastle's) and you resort to name calling or whatever. The truth must hurt. Oh well, like I say, in 7 days we can put all myths to bed, one way or the other. A lot stronger? Really?

Fucking hell, that much excitement over a newspaper poll They are acting like it has some real bearing on the league

Might as well sack Pardew and make Krul manager - he is making more progress than the puppet

He is crap, did well for us in The Championship BUT was awful last year Sammy should be ahead of him in the pecking order so it makes sense to try to sell him

To be fair to him, Carroll gone, Nolan gone, Barton being pushed out . . . . . .

So I wonder what is going to happen to the money we put aside when we made Jose a 'fantastic' offer?

Back in profit, get in

I hope no club takes Smith after his contract finally expires

Don't blame him for joining an ambitious club BUT I can't stand Liverpool so it will fucking hurt seeing him play for them

That was Ribery and Benzema wasn't it?

I am torn over this news. I love Shola BUT he is undoubtedly crap (except when it comes to playing the Mackems and taking penalties) It would be quite fitting for him to finish his career here BUT hopefully he is only 3rd choice at best

Looking forward to seeing Jonas play this season, agree with those that reckon the other players will get the best out of him Pretty much most games it was only our left wing providing the attacking outlet and as a result Jonas was being double marked