Billy Warthog

We absolutely need this second goal.

They are, but I reckon Barnes would be more ruthless / direct in this situation than Miggy.

HT - well done lads. Need to bury them 2nd half. Barnes on I reckon.

We're a little bit sloppy at the end of the half. Need more ruthlessness next half.

Yep.

DON'T let this continue at 1-0 for ages!

Christ, that was close. Got to say it was a great save.

Well, as good as though this is, we're not there yet. Keep concentration, get another one or two - then think about relaxing. Don't let them back into it!

Are they thinking if they replay it often enough, VAR will cancel it?

I think there's just too many bad memories for us in these matches which always come to a head when we meet. They did the double over us last season, there's the Keegan-era games, Howe's record against them, there's been controversy etc... it all blends in to an irritation. Significant victories against them seem a while ago now, think the last one at SJP was back in the relegation season of 2015/16? I just want today to be cathartic - the confidence we'll gain from a win will be immense. And, considering our opening fixtures, 6 points from 9 would represent a decent start for me. But it's easy to talk the talk... hopefully we can bring on what we did v Villa.

It's like anyone in the job market. If someone is lucky enough to get multiple choices, they're going to sit down and think carefully about their next move taking all their circumstances into account. In this case, he has decided that the move to Spurs makes more sense to him. Fair enough, I guess. It doesn't suddenly make us an unattractive proposition to anyone - on the contrary, we now have a track record of improving players who come to NUFC. There are certainly players out there who will choose us. We've just got to keep our own interests in mind. 1st September is a long way to go yet.

Must admit it's unclear who he did mean. But we lost, and that's justification enough for some mongs out there.

Was there an interview he recently did in Portuguese where he revealed he received racist texts after the Arsenal home game? Would love to see those twats named and shamed if so, especially if they call themselves NUFC fans.

Dates for your diaries: 31 August - Group stage draw First Group stage games - 19-20 September https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023–24_UEFA_Champions_League

Man, we've got a lot to think about now. Next season will be a lot tougher. I'm sure we have a close-season plan re. transfers etc - hope it's a good one, we'll need it! Still, beats worrying about other teams trying to relegate us. CHAMPIOOOOONS LEEEEEEEEEAGUE!!!! Fuck yeah!

This is one Match Cam I will need to see right feckin' now.

Howe out.

Well, if it is going to finish 0-0, still job done. But Jesus, we've got to find a way of overcoming teams that do this.

Just going to the toilet now.

Bloody hell...

Anyone got a spare heart? Mine's fucked...

Keep having to remind myself that a draw isn't a disappointment in this game. Still wanna win though!

Ok, now I'm wondering about the smash n' grab nightmare... still don't think so, their attack is shit. But, y'knaa...

Bloody hell, Pope got a touch.