Deuce

More like Swansea of last season, tbqh.

Well we're certainly playing Barca-ball so far.

Obertan never did see a give-n-go he liked.

Bale will be monumental for us today.

I give him credit for trying something completely different today. We'll see how it turns out, but I like that he's thinking outside the box. Though I get the feeling he thinks this a "weak" line-up, so we can go "full-strength" with Shola and Whirlwind against Stoke.

I understand the logic. With Colo definitely out and Taylor made of glass, better not risk him in a game we're likely to lose anyway. Aye, fair enough. Interesting that Perch appears to be ahead of Williamson. I'm hoping his performance at CB is more Perch vs. Liverpool 2011/12 than Perch vs. Arsenal 2012/13.

Seeing the quality of mock-ups around the internet makes you wonder about Puma's people. Group of chimpanzees designing kits for them.

I understand the logic. With Colo definitely out and Taylor made of glass, better not risk him in a game we're likely to lose anyway.

Forgot Gouffran is cap-tied. Very interested to see how this line-up works. We're either going to have incredible movement from HBA, Marv, and Sissoko...or it's going to fail miserably. Glad to see Haidara and Anita in the line-up as well. Alright Pardew, I'll give ya credit for trying something different and zany.

It's just too surreal to hate them for it.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/04/03/article-1372878-0B7669CE00000578-959_634x415.jpg

Willian is their most dynamic player by a long-shot. And Ahmedov is solid in midfield. Their two Moroccans might be trouble as well. I don't think we'll be bossed off the pitch, but I'll be pleasantly surprised if we leave with a point.

Played his last game for us perhaps.

He's a bitter old man if that's true. You don't achieve what he has as a manager without being properly ruthless. Doubt he would do it unless it was in the best interests of the club though. Fair points.

He's a bitter old man if that's true.

If we played a game in Ireland no doubt he'll turn up with a giant leprechaun hat on He actually says 'Russia people' in the interview. He has such a basic grasp of the English language. You dun need talk good if yous a handsome devil like Pardew.

Nope. Heard the same sentiment during the CL final last season.

The match will break-up my day nicely.

Gouffran Obertan Jonas Sissoko Cabaye Tiote Santon Simpson Mapou Taylor Elliot I'd still like to see Anita instead of Tiote though.

That's awful.

He's still fourth choice, just that one of those choices is unavailable. If a choice isn't available, is it really a choice? I'd rather have a gimp Colo than a healthy Whirlwind.

Newcastle United, encouraging weight loss since 2012.

Using the MLS template I see.

Yikes. Be like Denis Law 2.0.