A game that was perhaps ineffable in the truer sense of the term left many feeling confused as to how they should be feeling. Had Newcastle lost valiantly? Had Newcastle expended copious amounts of energy and effort for nothing? It all depends on how you want to look at things. This game evinced enough to both depress the optimistic and elate the cynic concurrently. (more…)

Over the past few days there has been a bit of misinformation flying around regarding suspensions. Time to set the record straight…

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All injured:

Michael Owen, Shola Ameobi, Kieron Dyer, Damien Duff, Charles N’Zogbia, Emre, Scott Parker, Titus Bramble, Nolberto Solano, Antoine Sibierski, Olivier Bernard, Craig Moore, Tim Krul, Steve Harper, Stephen Carr.

Didier Drogba’s 74th minute winner sent Newcastle back home with nothing to show for their efforts but another injury. The seriousness of Charles N’Zogbia’s injury is, at this point, unknown. The performance itself procured plaudits from both Roeder and the enigmatic Jose Mourinho, but what do you think?

Were the tactics spot on? Was playing for a draw the best we could hope for against a side who had not lost at home under Mourinho? Who impressed you? Who didn’t? Will the expected defeat have any lasting implications? Can the injury situation get any more ridiculous?! How did the younger players do? Do you feel proud after a loss like this? As ever, Geordie faithful, we implore you to have your say!