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Apart from nylands mistake I think we were the better side and could have won one nil. Mcginn wasn't up to speed and grealish was pushed out the game. It's easy to see Sheffield United and forget what this side has done this season.

Lots of talk about the premier league restarting, but I haven't really seen yet how the championship or league 1 will start. If they can't I wonder what they will do?

Its amazing how many ex pros and pundits are trying to convince themselves that home advantage is just about the fans and totally discount the facilities/pitch size/familiarity etc. I think this will go ahead but any pretence that the game is for the fans in the stadiums is totally dead.

That Independent article has zero quotes. Nothing will be agreed until they hear government advice and meet next week. I listened to Barber from Brighton speak very clearly earlier on that he will not support neutral venues because of the harm it would do them in their right versus relegation. As much as some people would like people like him to be seen and not heard they will need to overcome the clear opposition to the idea. The EFL is also challenging the notion that the premier League restart is the great saviour of English football.

If that's a hoax it's a good one, but if true I reckon that's what the EFL are saying and probably not agreed with the premier league yet.

I can see them getting the premier League done at neutral venues, it would be bad but I can see them doing it. What I can't see is them starting the championship or lower leagues again. Surely the scale of venues, policing and required testing/doctors rules that out.

I don't think it's true only the bottom three would. Brighton have spoken out publically about that they wouldn't support relegation unless completed and west ham initially pushed for it to be ended with Brady's statements. So that's 4 maybe 5 of the 6 needed to be against it with many yet to declare publically. I think though they are going to push this through behind closed doors, and it'll be celebrated. That is until the first round is complete and everyone sees just how bad atmosphere less games truly are and/or players get sick or fans start to congregate. Then widespread public opinion will turn.

Saudi is way worse than Abu Dhabi as a regime. Newcastle fans can be ok with that but if they don't accept that truth they are ignorant or in denial. A lot of companies and people make peace with it and I am sure the Geordies will but they should accept criticism of their owners will come with this. I've been all over the Middle East (requirement for work- wouldn't go there on holiday) but I won't go to Saudi.

He was dealing with a failing team, with people used to hands off management and no scrutiny. In that situation sometimes there's no turning people around. I thought they weren't that bad- the size of the job was enormous. It just shows how much damage bad owners can do to a club from top to bottom. Yes they got things wrong for sure but I bet there's tons worse out there.

Next week is huge. I know we are all down from that result but we are still out the zone so I have hope. It feels like it's going down to the last game to me.

I love my mini collection- my kids like picking one at random off the shelf and then cycling through the games. I've got a retro pi of course but theres something about having the right controllers and the nostalgia of the (albeit small) box. For above if you did want to revisit the playstation- I had seen classics go as low as £20 at one point, and then if you google "true blue mini" on amazon you will find loaded usbs for sale. Theres lots of different collections and they are plug and play. You can do it all yourself but if you arent keen on hacking- finding the roms etc its a cheap way to get the playstation classic to actually have some good games on it.

Hopefully stay out the relegation spots these next 2, then a critical Christmas week. If we are in form then we could be moving up the table with a buffer.

We have got to sell him and get a new reserve left back this upcoming window. He's nowhere near premier League standard

It's from Nixon. He holds the world record for made up transfer rumours. It's his job.

All hail Connor king of the itk

I think he'd be a good squad player- not every player we sign can be for big money and this is one the the manager knows well. If he gets his form back of 2 years ago it could be a bargain

Worked in the end- site went down for 5 mins then came back up. Always a panic buying these tickets!

Im getting a not on sale error after looking at seats. Any idea how to fix? Keep refreshing?

Got my ticket but so annoyed it's early. Pain for me to get too plus I had plans for Tues as well. Arghhhh

Assuming we are 4th or 5th does that mean we play later on the Saturday and then on the Weds (The B fixture?)

I think for a chance of automatic we need to beat leeds and go on a big winning run like last years 7 wins asap. Im confident of play offs but lets see how this christmas goes. Lots of games in a short period.

Its been a week. Ever started a new job? How much did you influence the company that first week?

I worry Bolasie wont be fit this season for the impact we all hope for.

The wrong sub. He is not the man when you need the ball held up. I dont think its going to work out for him here.

The Hogan substitution was a mistake but you can see changes in style already.