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My goodness Again, Rafa didn't think it was the worst idea against Southampton

To be fair Rafa thinks somewhat the same after pushing him up the pitch into the number 10 against Southampton.

I'd say he is the best player who is bald and has a broken hand in the league tbh.

I would try starting with Hayden in the number 10 and Merino & Shelvey behind him, as bizarre as it sounds. Hayden has a good shot on him and isn't wasteful in possession whilst also offering the work rate Rafa demands.

Yep, says a lot about his mentality. To stay calm and composed as to not give away a second foul whilst still being strong defensively. Good player and will only get better over the next few month if played.

The game was a reet state, but the result is superb for us. Well done Mikky Merino for the goal, Diame for making his presence known & Atsu for not stopping all game.

Diame has made a difference here to be fair to him.

That is some goal from Pedro!

Another sellout. Quality stuff Hope Merino starts.

Rafa is known for his late nights at the training ground working on match prep. http://i67.tinypic.com/nn1ug5.jpg

I'd expect us to be after someone better than Troy Deeney like. He's no better than what we've got.

The one with his kid, man I'd seen the comment earlier in the thread without having the context but f***ing hell. Embarrassment tbh. Poor kid.

Those two Everton fans assaulting the Lyon players are pure scum like. Really don't like Everton after watching this

Howay Lyon.

Should have gone. Childish moron throwing a tantrum and swinging his arms about like a big man. Don't wanna see it, idiot.

Wtf is Ashley Williams doing. Showed himself right up there swinging about like a 12 year old.

Isn't he always injured? Aye, always

We're signing him when we sell cabaye to psg Yeah, Tranquillo Barnetta as well. He's into the 5th year of his stay at Jesmond Dene Hotel now. Some say you can hear him practising his kickups against the wall if you listen carefully from reception.

I like Clement Grenier in the number 10. Fallen in stature in recent years through injuries and Lyon having other talented players like Fekir, but I still think he's a very good footballer. Whether he would fit the system I don't know.

Approaching this one with caution but don't see any reason why we shouldn't win. Tactically speaking we're so much better, although the two squads are of similar ability imo. Gonna go 3-1 to Newcastle.

Incredible tip over the bar Was a canny way off his line as well and Phillips' shot was a good one. Super save.

Nah there's a goal coming for the lad, edge of the box, right footed. Ooft. Place ya bets.

Merino due a goal. Remember Cabaye's good start the season after signing in 2011? He went 6 or 7 games playing very well before finally finding the net against Wigan at home. That said, Newcastle 1-0 Palace (Merino, 2nd half)

Yes but what if we could find someone who can work hard and play football? I think he can play football. He scored one and helped create one yesterday.

Watching it live I just thought - that's a great goal fashioned out of nothing. Didn't really strike me as an Elliot mistake and still doesn't tbh. Lovely goal.