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2 full backs on the bench and none on the pitch? I don't get it. If they aren't fit why are they on the bench. Hoping for the best but fearing the worst.

I see Gordon and Bruno are both starting. The way our season is going I expect them to tangle up in a challenge early doors and both break a leg or two :-(

Looked pretty decent on the left for England, could be a useful option for us too? Although I don't know when we are going to see our new full backs in action.

Man City seem to be heading for a whole heap of trouble regarding their finances and spending over the past few years. Wouldn't it be a shame if they were docked points? (not) Maybe shows our relatively modest transfer dealings in their true light? It's good to think we might be doing things...

How good was it to see the various "relegation dogfights" going on and not be involved. We need to remember how far we have come in a short time for sure. Long may it continue.

Bit of pressure on this game for me. Up to know I think we could say we have had a decent start to the season, but lose this one and I am not sure. 3 points essential in my view.

Interesting times: From Sky News, Thursday - Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK government as part of attempts to crackdown on wealthy Russians with assets in the country. The Chelsea Football Club owner is one of seven more Russian oligarchs who have had sanctions placed on them by...

I am so impressed with this kid, he seems to have everything. I wouldn't be disappointed if we had paid silly money for him. But surely the bargain buy of the transfer window by modern day standards? Potential to be the best central defender at the club since Woodgate for me. Does he have a...

Sounds like the lad might be in a spot of bother. Maybe why they are reluctant to move Lingard on? Anyone heard 'owt?

For me it's obvious we need a whole new defence. None of them are good enough to keep us up never mind kick on. But does anyone else think we could really do with a decent keeper? So many of the goals conceded this season could be attributed to goalkeeping errors. I guess to be fair we need...

Like everyone I am disappointed by results but what did we expect after the Ashley era. Not enough investment year after year. Yeah we will probably get relegated but so what? Ashley gone....Penfold gone.....Bruce gone.......new owners who want to build the club back up to former heights and...

I fear what will happen is that Howe will try to set the team up to play an attacking, expansive game and find out what Benitez knew all the time. The players simply aren't good enough. I would love to be wrong but as always time will tell.

Rumor has it he is feeling blue at the news coming out but claims to be innocent until proved *****. That's what people are saying anyway. Anyone heard 'owt?

Is he any good this kid from Arsenal? Don't think I have seen him play. Mind I think the role we are playing on this one is a disgrace, a development facility for Arsenal. Shame on you Ashley.

There must be a decent chance we will start the season with no fit striker. However Ashley will still be laughing all the way to the bank. Probably do a special offer on half time pies or something like that. What a mess.

Can anyone tell me what the lad does except run around in ever decreasing circles, foul people and give the ball away? I would rather play with 10 men. As an aside I am glad to see there is no Brighton thread. What would be the point?

Reading today that Arsenal fancy signing the lad for 16M. Surely we would ask more then that? It would start at 60m for me. That said I would support any process that leads to that fat bastard losing money.

What do we think, anyone fancy it? Looking at the quarter final draw mind it's amazing isn't it? 4 of the "glamour clubs" left in the competition, Man C, ManU, Chelsea and Arsenal and they all drew apart. Imagine that.

Anybody watch it? Just sat through it this afternoon. Sheffield were like a pub team. Our lads generally looked pretty decent against said walking pace pub team (as they should) with the exception of Lascelles, who played exactly as he always does. Repeatedly out of position and trying to...

Just thinking about some of the comments from pundits I have read along the lines of "it will take 4 or 5 years of investment for Newcastle to challenge at the top end of the league". You know I am not sure about that. As it stands we haven't got anyone who can score goals in ruthless fashion...