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If we're talking on form Dele Alli I'm not sure how we can say no? When was he last playing well though? I thought he'd been in and out of the first team? I'm not sure the lad has the mentality to move from London to the North East for a relegation battle, though happy to be proved wrong. Also, Krul was a great goalkeeper for us with some excellent shot stopping. The only thing I could never get away with was his distribution, dear me. Finally, how could you forget Krul's break into WWE villain mode at the World Cup? Still watch that clip of him gaan radge before each penalty.

Beautiful.

That's a relief. Hashtag never forget.

Are... are we routing for Alan Pardew?

See a couple of links to Anthony Martial this morning. No doubt because he wants away from Man U and we're now linked with every player who even thinks about moving on. Would anyone take him? We have more pressing areas of concern but on his day he seemed good...right?

I'll never get over Luuk de Jong's shooting. It was like when you play footy in a bad dream and your legs are slow and your shot is weak, but it was happening on the pitch in real life. I would gamble on another De Jong like, what's one more at this point.

For all we take the mick out of 'pashun', it was nice to see some genuine care and emotion on display, particularly when interacting with the players. It's like he's actually engaged in the job he's here to do...

This man has the strength and stamina of 10 men. Are you even down a man when you have Joelinton on the pitch? What a performance.

Krul should've saved that mind. But glad he didn't!

Come on!!!

Has to be a handball this.

The only reason I have a modicum of hope this second half is because Steve Bruce is no longer our manager.

Also, nay idea why Lewis hasn't been playing. An actual left back at left back has made a difference.

I think the crowd have been great so far. Only reason we have a chance is because this is at home.

That kid is back man! Is it bring your kid to work day for the camera crew or something?

Can practically hear their conversation

Dubs is fantastic. Also, is there a screaming child right next to the mic on the BT coverage?

Such a transformation. What is it? Being played in a more suitable position? One week of better coaching? Whatever it is, they should keep doing it.

Haven't watched us live in a while but we should hang on to whoever this Joelinton fella is... Defence is an absolute shambles but is so refreshing to see bodies in the box and an attacking intent.

Maybe it's all this recent talk of the 11/12 era team, but I'd take prime Ben Arfa, Tiote and Cabaye. That would keep us up.

Bumped into him in IKEA of all places, as expected he was really canny. Absolutely my favourite player while he was with us, used to love his mazy dribbles regardless of what happened at the end of them

I couldn't care less if we get relegated this season, but end up with the best manager to take us forward. Ashley is gone. Already won this season tbh.

With the Man U loss today, surely the press will be campaigning for a return to management for the mighty Steve Bruce? So many pundits think highly of his experience and character, it makes perfect sense to give him the job.

It should remain St James' Park. I can't believe we're having this conversation

The lad who plays electric guitar on Northumberland Street once played a rendition of local hero, and I kid you not, people all around slowed down and stopped to listen like nothing I'd never seen before. It was inspirational, even if it was outside of Eat4Less