Liked the way the early forearm smash to Wilf's (already shown as dodgy in the warm up) back got an instant yellow too - someone has been taking notice of the media coverage perhaps.

A stairway to Heaven and a Highway to Hell give some indication of expected traffic numbers

He did well but the guy who had a little nap in the second half should have been booked.

Enjoying getting up later and not having someone who knows better than me (apart from the missus of course).

Thought he did OK. No major talking points for once.

The biggest problem yesterday was with the rules of the game. At the end of the first half it was 10 fouls to 2. Clearly Newcastle were committing multiple minor fouls to break up attacks. IMH this clearly contributed to a dull game with a lack of chances. Once again I'm claiming football follows rugby's rules and when a team is repeatedly commiting fouls, the next player caught, then gets a booking, regardless of their individual conduct earlier in the game.

first time in ages I've not been complaining about the ref. had a good game unless he slipped something in Sakho's tea at halftime