Varadi

Bit nervous now like

Anyone else remember this game at QPR? 4-0 up at half time and still just managed a draw: http://qprreport.blogspot.co.uk/2008/09/on-this-day-incredible-qpr-comeback-qpr.html Just imagine man!

Can just see him sitting there with the opposition teamsheet: "Shit, Remy is playing, wish we had him, he's brilliant. Zamora too, he was class for me at West Ham. Townsend has been in great form too. Taarabt, he's their Ben Arfa so anything could happen when he plays. Sorry lads, can't say we'll win this one" Note: sounds like a spoof, but this is all stuff he's actually said in the buildup to the game.

He's the most negative b****** we've ever had managing the club, even Dalglish came across as positive when compared to this fraud. I was feeling pretty confident about this game until I read those comments. Imagine him "motivating" the players with this bullshit. ffs.

Another s*** team to win the cup when we lose to championship sides though. I'd rather Chelsea/Man United/Man City won it every year if we're not gonna bother trying. Not really Wigan's fault we treat the cup with such disdain. Have to disagree with wanting the same teams winning it over and over, that for me is everything that's wrong with the game these days. Wigan and Swansea have both completely shown us up this season, and Pardew needs to hang his head in shame for our approach.

Did I hear correctly in the FA Cup commentary that no team has ever won the cup and been relegated??

Well done Wigan - can't begrudge them that at all, far rather they won than a bullshit creation like Man City.

A draw would look a hell of a lot better if Norwich and the mackems were to lose, but I just want the 3 points please - really can't stomach the thought of the final day if we're still in the shite...

I sense you're going to be disappointed on at least a couple of those requirements

Haven't got any youngsters have they? Don't think they've played with fear at any point either. They're just a load of s*** mercenaries. I know where you're coming from in being nervous, I am too but if we f*** it up, it'll be down to us and very little to do with them. FWIW I think if we score early, he'll do exactly as you describe. Aye, it's a worry. Positive side is that if we do get in front they're not exactly going to be breaking their necks to get back into it.

Yeah, but we don't want them to be already assured a good position and not give a f***! I know what you mean, but i think that can work both ways - Villa have sometimes utterly collapsed under pressure this season, if they have no pressure they might just play with a bit more freedom. We saw in Wigan's game with Swansea that desperation doesn't always pay off....

Good to see Villa in decent form tbh - we might need them to get a result next weekend!

Ferguson or Sammy. Or Perch if we're winning!

I'm guessing they're the decoys to create space and the routine actually involves Taylor winning the header in the middle - presumably the reason Jonas need to block his marker. Still a shoddy thing for the paper to publish mind - think we might be seeing another banning shortly!

At least we do practice corners sometimes! I've said before, the only way he can conceivably stay in the summer is if there's a massive overhaul behind the scenes, including the addition of top class, experienced coaches to help improve our pattern of play/set pieces etc. On balance I still expect him to be gone though.

Linked with the Hartlepool job: http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-s-steve-harper-among-names-in-frame-for-hartlepool-job-1-5662316

Really interesting read that.

Looks good to me. Hope Marveaux is fit enough for the bench as it will be nice to still have some attacking impetus after HBA and Gouffran go off. Ferguson too would be another decent option. No inevitable Shola sub will be a bonus too.

The latest quotes don't change anything imo - Ashley is the big unpredictable variable in the equation, it could very much go either way. Assuming of course we stay up - if we go down, he's gone for sure.

Looking at the team that finished their last game, and with Harry pissed off with M'Bia tweeting, they'll probably be playing: Green Fabio - Hill - Onuoha - Traore Jenas - Park - Derry - Townsend Remy - Zamora Probably not that formation, but that's their personnel. Looks shit - they're bottom for a reason.

Don't worry chaps, Sammy is back. Always has to be an Ameobi in the squad - it's the law.

Samba definitely out according to ESPN: http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1441734?&cc=5739 And with Ben Haim gone think they've only got Clint Hill and Onuoha left to play CB. Add in Fabio and Traore as fullbacks and you have a defence we should be absolutely pummeling.

You're absolutely right tbf. Any argument in support of Pardew is fucked when actual facts and figures are invoked, that's why intangibles like "stability" are quoted instead.

We don't have the 2nd worst defence in the league either - Wigan and Reading are both worse.

Aye - Chelsea, Southampton and Stoke this season. We couldn't manage it for ages then had 3 in quick succession.