Newcastle enjoyed a comfortable victory at the Reebok Stadium after N’Zogbia’s 11th minute opener was supplemented by an impressive first-half Obafemi Martins brace that took the Nigerian powerhouse to Premiership top scorer… for the meanwhile, anyway.

Nicolas Anelka made the second half somewhat uncomfortable, but Big Sam trumped Little Sam, and Newcastle got 3 points, 3 goals and broke the bogey team that Bolton were beginning to become.

What did you make of Big Sam’s tactics? How did the new boys fare? Any worries for the forthcoming season? What are your expectations? Today of all days, you must have your say!

HOWAY THE LADS!