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They haven't got a fecking clue have they. Stupid bastards ruin it for the rest of us! Financial situation just released, no real debt, strong league position and it sounded like Ashely was just getting into backing the team. He's gonna bloody think twice now!! For that, Tiote and Cabaye are gone in summer and Krul to reserves next season!!

Just a thought, but could we see movement from potential suitors to try and buy the club near the summer? Perfect time for Ashley to try and sell. Atm, top 6 team staring at Europe at the moment. A strong, valuable squad which is worth a pretty penny (compared to most teams in the prem). And no debt, except the interest free loan from Ashley, which I would imagine he could try and recoup from the purchase price? Thoughts please. Be good for an Arab to come in and really take us to the next level (without £100-£200 mil transfer budgets)

I think thats amazing!! Great editing. Please make a massive one at the end of the season :-)

Apparently commentator reckons we're punching above our weight. On the other hand, we might actually have the basis of a fantastic team. They didn't say that about tottingham over last 2-3 seasons

Great news for line-up. perch on a high after wed, and the lift in SJP when cisse comes on will be massive, as Barfa

I would like to see - Krul Simpson. willo, Colo, Santon Obertan. Guthrie, Raylor, Jonas Ben Arfa Ba And then have cisse as an impact sub.

N'Zogbia is always a thorn in our side. Bent too for that matter

You might all disagree, but I think he could have potential to be a forward with that pace. Or at least, be used in that position from the bench from time to time. If Cabaye/Ba/Ben Arfa can use the ball, he has incredible pace and would be Oba Martins-eque playing on the last defender. Just a thought

Did well last night. I was saying this about him the other day that against Chelsea at home, yes he was never going to beat Drogba in the air, but he stood him up, didn't get turned and stopped him in his tracks. At the end of the day, I would have said Routledge was a better player in his position that Perch is in his, yet Pardew thought different. And I have faith in Pardew's belief in players. He gave Obertan a run, didn't do much, so changed it up. Ben Arfa starts and wasn't doing much, so a half time sub. He has the balls the make the subs when necessary.

We're throwing this away. like fulham match. scored and lost control. And Hoilett is a cheating fuck!

Ben Arfa to score and Vuckic to score. Sack it, Obertan to score too. 3-0

I can see Arsenal losing, and Chelsea drawing. Could do with Liverpool losing points and Tottenham. Will give us some room to play with when we play the big boys again

Not worried about Riise, Stockdale, Senderos, Kelly or Sidwell. Not sure about Ruiz, can be hit or miss. Or Murphy for that matter.... Slightly concerned about Duff, Zamora and Dempsey.

When you've got Hangeland defending their air space, Ben Arfa is the sort of player we need out there. Run at them with ball on deck instead of playing direct

We should be getting a result here with Cabaye starting as well as Barfa

I've got a couple of bets on this game. Fulham 1 - 2 Newcastle with Best to score first Fulham 1 - 2 Newcastle with Colo to score last Heres for hoping!

We're only sat in 6th, joint with Arsenal and 4 points behind Chelsea. Its not like he's done anything for us... Most managers don't openly talk about it to the press.

Reports today that Pardew wants to manage England at some point, but wants to manage abroad before. Sounds to me like he's opening the door for offers to come in. And there was me thinking that we might have uncovered our own Fergie. I don't blame him though. No control over outgoings, having to beg for incomings etc etc Its just a matter of time

Ba will not disrespect nufc fans by leaving in the January window. So by sounds of it, he will move to PSG in the summer. Can only hope they sign Tevez and lose interest.

The Mackems are all arguing like kids on OTG. Brilliant stuff to read

2-1 Best and Ben Arfa to score.

I want to take part

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Could be another case of Gervinho fever. Newcastle, Newcastle, Newcastle, Newcastle, Newcastle.................Signs for Arsenal

According to reports in France, Aly Cissokho has been left out of Lyon's squad this weekend. But the press suggest that the 'injury' is a smoke-screen, as he is travelling to the North East for a medical. They say we've beaten Arsenal to sign him, and that they would have to move very very quickly to stop the transfer to Newcastle. Not sure whether its true or not, but I am hoping that it is. No major outgoings, and a couple of shrewd signings will put us in a great position. Can't help but smile at the thought of Cissokho one side and Santon the other.