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Was last player to leave the pitch on Sunday. Stayed out of a while.

Rayor for me had a decent game. I think Pardew got it right in swapping Simpson for Santon and imo that's the way to go. Rayor adds far more to the team than Simpson.

Really enjoyed today. Very tactical game especially in 1st half. Collo was utter immense today - MOTM without a shadow of a doubt. Santon -even though was only on for a few mins looks a class act - you could feel his confidence. Ben Arfa - gave the ball away a few times - needs to get his head up a bit more. Shola - hats of to you - amazing strike. All in all - happy with the draw - even though we so nearly won it at the end.

Agreed.

Shay Given & Gary Speed were equally brilliant. And Ketsbaia & Didi Hamman weren't too bad either. Shay Given - I'll give you that. I never rated Gary Speed. Was too slow. Ketsbaia - passion was there but that was it. As for Didi Hamman - granted he became a decent player but he didn't do much for the club as he was barely with us for a season.

The one good signing Daglish made. Brilliant player.

Looked bright today......he's got some pace.

Looks so bad.

ditto

Best news I have heard all day.

Are there highlights on the box tonight? I can't see any listed.... tommorow, bbc 1 about 2320 I seem to be thinking...saw a trailer for it...maybe.... edit: or it could be itv 1 Goals on Sky Sports news NOW !! Also tomorrow: The League Cup Show BBC1 11:20pm to 12:15am

Please tell me this a joke and that's a photoshop:(

Good goal by Defoe.

Even when they had 11 on the pitch I don't think they'd had a shot on target.

Liverpool down to 9.....

This. He still looks lost and in dire need of some confidence. My point being even bergkamp took a while to settle. That's as far as I am conparing the two.

Everytime I look at the table and see us in 4th I think of Hull

I remember bergkamp when he first joined Arsenal. Couple of seasons in and he was World Class. Lets give Mr Obertain some time. He'll only improve the more games he gets.

Stats from BBC: Possession * Aston Villa 46% * Newcastle 54% Attempts on target * Aston Villa 3 * Newcastle 13 Attempts off target * Aston Villa 8 * Newcastle 8 Corners * Aston Villa 4 * Newcastle 9 Fouls * Aston Villa 13 * Newcastle 10 I'll take a point though - they all count.

Is Santon defo knackered then? Or is this scan just a precaution? Be just our luck...was looking forward to seeing his lad play. First Ben Arfa now this.

Ballotelli has got the skill to get away with it.

Once our luck runs out then we're in trouble. For now I'll take getting the results playing utter drivel.

Have to say I've never seen him play so bad.........wonder what to make of that...

Never thought I'd be glad to get a point against QPR.

He's been ok for us this season until tonight - Wright-Philips destroyed him. Makes you wonder why Pardew didn't bring Santon on. Not fit??