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The Panini stickers shop at the back of the Leazes was more enjoyable than the match. The smell of the hops was stronger than our strike force. I had one of the OG halve Brazil halve NUFC bobble hats for Mira. Would collect the Photo headshots of the players and go and get them signed at Benwell. My first kit, my mam had to stitch on the Greenalls sponsor patch to make it authentic. My sister had a crush on Paul Stephenson. Remember the energy leaving the stadium as a little kid and my mam telling me the other results, then I'd go home and wait for the pink to be released. Happy days!

He's also an athlete than can probaby cover 100m in 12 seconds when he fancies it. Murphy and Almiron are 25% the player but they all trigger pressed there full backs which then allowed our full back to press the wingers. When he came on he neither pressed nor wanted to cover back. So in other words the entire team shape went out the window. And as quoted above, he sits on his arse sulking every time he falls over. Simple things make a huge difference. It's disrespectful to the lads who had done it for 70minutes. I love the guy. But he needs to show his team-mates some more respect and work up a sweat. He could be a superstar here for 5-6 years but if he's not careful he'll be replaced.

Needs to work harder. Great talent but equally just as lazy. We played a triggered press. Everyone does it but him. It had no bearing on the game but he walks back if he loses the ball and rarely closes down. Team > Player has been the big thing of late and he just wants to be the star. I really want him to be part of our team for years to come but I'm not sure he wants to work on his weaknesses tbh. Sadly. I'm sure he'll now go any score a hatful vs Everton and I hope he does but he needs to stop the sulky shit and work.

Red card, clear Pen for shirt pulling & a bent ref. We Did well. Great defensively with a very weak team against the 'best team in the world'. Clearly shows we have a manager who can hold his own in anyones house. Love this team. HWTL's

Absolute beast, again. One lapse. 1 point dropped. The positives far outweighed the negatives today, with a very weak side against the world champions and a bent ref. Onwards and upwards. BDB!!

And I fucking ate Chelsea. Uber Cunts!

Fanboys are gonna hate this. but I'd fuck ASM off. He's so lazy. wont Press or Track. Tactics and shape go to shit when he plays. All the lads bust their balls and he looks more tired coming on the pitch at 70.

ASM at 60 to make them think a little more. Amazing effort all round. Win, draw or defeat, proud of having a team that looks like they do this for a living.

Bar a couple a of times he lost the ball, I thought he was fantastic again. The amount of ground he covers now in one game is equal to a season under Bruce. I also think not having Big Joe next to him today took him a little time to get used too. Great ball, great tracking back and blocking. Well Played!

Massive! Willock MOTM. Eddie Howe take a bow!

In a nutshell. Missing Joelinton a lot. Disjointed and off the pace. Murphy is a passenger. Bruno been a little off the pace too, but thats expected. That right flank is piss poor.

2-1 to us.

Huge difference with Shelvey is that once he plays the ball, he follows It or moves to make another angle, not just stand and watch it. Shelveys been fine lately but thi sguy is different level. Far more strings to his bow and thats already clear with limited game time. Excited to see more.

I think Bruno and Wilson would give us something very different. We're starting to add far more dimension to our attacking threat. Exciting times for sure.

Looks good but I think him and Shelvey were on each others toes a little. He clearly dictates the rhythm of the team, but more so through a far more diverse set of passing and movement than Jonjo. Clearly a very smart player and was far more vocal with his demand for the ball. Excited to see more when he's can run the show.

EH's black and white army. So nice to have a team, manager, staff and owners who you are proud of, when they play or speak.

Thats a 30-40 million pound full back performance. Immense and totally loving it here, you can tell. Sign!

Decent player but very very slow to play alone up top. Clearly missing confidence too. Needs a goal asap. Big win again. HWTL.

Worked for the club for a good few years. Dare I admit that. Some great folk at the club like any other but hand on heart can say there is an unhealthy obsession with us. They are a big club, and have a loyal following but their envy and need to compete with us is fucking small time. I've a good few stories I could tell Another cracking result no the less...At what stage does the world conceded that they are where they belong. now?

Looks a little reactionary rather than proactive to me. Often on his heels and very slow. But, we're doing well as a team and he has to take some credit. Hopefully he strikes a thundercunt next week and gets his scoring boots on.

Another solid performance. That midfield 3 is well oiled right now, not many can break it down. Maxi or Wilson and I think we'd have won. HWTL! Back to bed for me!

Aye 4:30am here too. Brutal!!! Off to kip so I don't look liked battered badger when I wake up.

Monster. Covers so much space that Maxi leaves aswell as his own space.

Poor game in the most part, looked to be carrying a knock. I dont think the game flow was suited to him, little tight and scrappy for him to find space. Can't be Maradona every week I guess. 3 points! all that matters.

Get's sucked out of position and ball watches far too much, not doubting his attitude but he makes me fucking nervous.