Dr Gloom

I could never understand why Smith converted himself from striker to midfielder. Ok, so he didnt score many goals but he wasnt that awful a forward. He was a pest to mark in the Paul Dickov mould. Not the greatest striker but at leadt he put himself about and chipped in with the odd goal. In midfield meanwhile he really has been dreadful. He can't tackle, can't pass, hasnt scored a goal in about 5 years playing the position and is prone to go lunging in and getting himself sent off. Career ending decision by Fergie that, unless it was Smith himself that decided. He's fucking milked us for 65k a week, the twat

If we can get through this window without losing tiote or colo I'll be happy.not expecting any signings at all - why bother getting your hopes up?

Or a trap door

Still buzzing after Wednesday plus the first weekend off work of the new year has almost arrived. Belter basically

Aye, I've been impressed with Taylor this season. He's improved massively - and for that i give credit to the coaching staff. He seems much more disciplined when it comes to holding his position, one of his major weaknesses in the past. He used to be a bit of a liability but his improved positional awareness combined with his deliveries make him an asset. He's earned a new contract IMO.

Another 30 odd million well spent no doubt. Keep uP the good work kenny

Agreed. Just as LM's endless bleating about Shepherd subsides, we've got these clowns whining about Pardew and HBA not getting a start. Fucking sort it out and stop dragging the rest of us down you knackers! I repeat, if you're not buzzing after a performance like that then you're not a true fan. I still can't wipe the grin off me face 24 hours later and I just had a shite day at work.

Good read that. Cheers barney

if he keeps this scoring rate up then yes. he has to be a contender for player of the season too. where would be in the league without his goals?

We'd be mad not to offer him a final pay day after the leadership, commitment, loyalty hes shown us plus his skill and ability on the ball for a centre half. Players like colo don't grow on trees

We've got a world class modern central midfielder on this kid. We'll do well to hang on to him with the current owner at the helm

Last night im sure i even heard heard a chorus of eeeyi eyyyio, up the premier league we go.... ending in Pardew is our king. Acceptance at last for rapey?

I couldn't get to sleep last night I was buzzing so much after the match. The only thing that took the sheen off the night was reading some of the comments on here. Got to reiterate what others have said - if you cant enjoy a match like that; if all you can do after the game is act like a whiney bitch then fuck off and support someone else. Honestly, it's like some are pissed off we beat the champions because they can't bleat on about x player or why the manager should be sacked. If you're a long suffering supporter of this club then you'll know these nights are to be cherished.

It was always about getting to 40 points this season and seeing where we go from there. We're likely to get to that target at least 3 or 4 months before most of us were predicting at the start of the season. credit where it's due - its been a belter season in the circumstances. The manager's had fuck all to spend and senior players flogged don't forget.

He's a like for like replacement for Ba in that he's better playing off a target man in the hole. Shola and Best are quite samey so it's now or never for him now Ba's off to the ACN

Some weird reactions on here to this win. I'm ecstatic, buzzing. And then you've got people moaning about the manager for not picking Ben arfa or playing the same old system. We just beat the champions you turd burglars! This sort of thing doesn't happen around here too often. Fucking enjoy it!

And he's done it on a shoestring budget

Anyone moaning about the manager tonight really wants to look at themselves. We're just 4 points off a champions league spot and have just dispatched the champions for the first time in a decade with one of the best performances in living memory. It was achieved through hard work, the manager using the right tactics and getting players to play with an amazing spirit. credit where its due.

i've got to say, i thought we were bloody brilliant. a strong man u side hardly had a sniff all night. credit to pardew and the players. that sort of thing doesn't happen every day - 4 points off man u this season. fuck you fergie

What is that strawberry syrup reference all about? What did I miss?

What a fucking finish from Ba. How are we going to manage without this kid?

Fuck off Webb you bald headed cunt

We're starting to resort to plan hoof after a bright start.

Listening to Butch Wilkins' patter is almost enough to make you mourn the departure of Andy Gray. Almost

Shit positioning from santon to let them in there.