OTF

Hope we continue to play with the same pep and vigour of the first half. It was almost like Chelsea were expecting us to come there and roll over. Can't afford a single lapse in concentration against a bunch of players like that. We were clearly the better team everywhere except where it counts.. I'm shocked to say.

Damn, Krul would. Have saved that if Janmaat wasn't standing there.

Horrible time to concede.

Injured by some Cabella skill. Part injury part embarrassment? Their central defenders have looked very poor when isolated. Not used to having to actually defend I guess.

We'll rue missing these chances.

Lovely feet from him just then, made the defense look silly.

The best we've seen of Cabella, looks very promising from where I'm sitting. A bit of confidence and a bit of game time...

I watched it again to verify the claim, and I'm still not quite sure...

This generally summarises our incoming transfer activity.

We've been sniffing around Rome looking for Champions league calibre defenders, preferably mid 20s and French speaking. Heard we're also lining up a move for future AC Milan captain Hatem Ben Arfa.

"What's that Mike, the King has left the building?" "...and you need a new King..." ...next minute on nufc.co.uk Newcastle United can confirm that the search for a new head coach is over. Former England Manager Terry 'El Tel' Venebles has been appointed to the position, taking control with immediate effect. Venebles, pictured with the budget and brief for his new role.

Has anyone registered SackCarver.com yet?

Between Williamson and Dummet there's approx 1 CB. Not surprised to see him get injured again.

Has the look of the rotational outfielder playing in goals in a six a side competition. Apart from him the rest of our defense was horrible too.

And his beard is awful.

Bloody hell Alnwick

Lovely goal! Perez you little champion, great lead up.

Feels like Pardew is still here. Heartless second half, left back coming on. Such a vote of confidence in Cabella. 17 year old on to play up top, then a young fullback on to play in your position.

We need to string some possession together.

But not for long. All the momentum with them, hopefully that goal will change things. Our defense is a shambles.

That bloke in orange gave the crossbar some well earned relief there.

I can't decide who's a better option in goals for us, posts or crossbar?

Steven Taylor, man of glass.

This.

I should have added the safety wink.