Newcastle United v Aston Villa Match Thread

[bertlambshank]

From a corner...... Off to play with myself.

[Mortimer's Bear]

The ref needs to book some of these Newcastle players for diving

I have this nagging feeling that he'll give them a penalty today.

[supertom]

We're moving the ball forward with more urgency today. Bent's getting a lot more support. Irelands look good. Holmans looked sharper. So far so good. Not carrying N'Zogbia has helped too.

[tom jennings III]

Wow, we actually got a goal whilst on top at the start of a game, nice! Go on the Villa boys!

[Legion]

KEA booked.

[Rigadon]

The ref needs to book some of these Newcastle players for diving

I have this nagging feeling that he'll give them a penalty today.

Yep.  Or send one of ours off.

[adamski villa]

booking looke a bit harsh to me, no intent at all

[berneboy]

SkySports say goal was from Villa's first attack but Jack W has us with two Bent shots saved.

[Jimbo]

We'll see if things have really changed if, instead of sitting back and inviting an equaliser, we get at them for number two.

[Irish villain]

Villa fans singing the Gabby song.

[citizenDJ]

SkySports say goal was from Villa's first attack but Jack W has us with two Bent shots saved.

It wasn't our first attack at all.

[Mortimer's Bear]

SkySports say goal was from Villa's first attack but Jack W has us with two Bent shots saved.

Had at least three good attacks before the goal.

[PeterWithesShin]

SkySports say goal was from Villa's first attack but Jack W has us with two Bent shots saved.

You have to remember that Sky Sports are twunts.

[Astral Weeks]

booking looke a bit harsh to me, no intent at all

Exactly. Straightforward foul, no reason for the card. Why do we always get refs who favour the home team? Except when we're the home team.

[citizenDJ]

Very good save by Guzan.