Is it set in stone now then?

Seconded! Very reasonable and rationale, and perfectly reflects my feelings right now! I can forgive HBA not starting, but I was getting upset when he wasn't even getting substitute appearances despite our relatively toothless attack in those matches, and that he needs playing time if he's to get back to his best.

 

So we go to Liverpool and give Vuckic a second league start where as HBA watches on again and makes a 20 minute cameo.

People keep saying he isnt fit yet. Im sorry but look at the date in the bottom right of your laptop.......its ****ing 2012 tomorrow. He must be fit by now. and even if he isnt, he will only get there by playing more games.

Start the f*cker.

Pardew handling of HBA is shocking on many fronts. Pigeon holing a versatile player into one luxury position; but choosing not to play a system that this luxury position fit's into; then limit him to 20 minute cameos; is possibly the stupidest thing I have ever seen.........since Pardew's total lack of handling of Tevez and Mascherano.

Just imagine if we had David Silva in the team...........would we treat him the same?

F*ck off Pardew and wake up. Knob.

Otherwise, cracking season so far!

 

Yeah lets start someone who made no impact yesterday. Brilliant idea...