John Sydenham

By the way I score 9/9 for Newcastle

I think successful teams have some or all of the following high quality players enthusiastic confidence building managers some stunning individual talents Players with the willingness to bust a gut for the team brand loyalty in the entire team and all associated with it noisy passionate fans a clear consistent tactical strategy a manager who knows what he wants and gets it oh and shedloads of cash to spend… How many of the 9 essentials do we have?

Does anyone coach the team on throw-ins? We always take ages to take a throw because no one makes themselves available to receive.

Salisu seems to be back to his best

I think all that is needed is enthusiasm and run until you drop. We saw it v Man U and Chelsea so where did it go. I watched the match in NY and the commentator verdict was ‘Sathhammpton look like a bunch of kids hauled in off the block who ain’t ever seen each other before’ Fair comment. That’s down to the manager. What became of the press? At least we seem to have two good centre backs now. id love to see the Brentford fellah in charge. His team is so exciting to watch!