Barton to be captain tonight......there maybe trouble ahead.

[Chopper]

He was excellent tonight

[Morris]

No trouble from Adel at all, think people give him a hard time.

[Stanley]

No trouble from Adel at all, think people give him a hard time.

1st half he was by far and away the best player on the pitch. Newcastle simply couldn't cope with his genius.

[qpr]

Really well done to Adel. I know this shouldn't be said but he didn't moan at all and put in his first class act of the season. Massive credit to himself

[The Moroccan]

before that game his brother told us that the PL will start next monday for adel. so he does... better performance tonight. he must be trained so well during international duty... plus I told you that Ramadan had an impact on his performance in the first games.

[paulmason]

Looks like Adel has not only has shed his weight, he has also shed his me, me, me attitude and what a superb performance from him last night. No dummies spat or toys thrown out the pram as some had suggested on here because he was not captain, just a rock solid performance. Even the odd corner or free kick was quality.

I have a sneaky feeling Joey Barton will get the best out of Adel and Adel will do what he is told and just get on with it.

[MattyRangers]

Looks like Adel has not only has shed his weight, he has also shed his me, me, me attitude and what a superb performance from him last night. No dummies spat or toys thrown out the pram as some had suggested on here because he was not captain, just a rock solid performance. Even the odd corner or free kick was quality.

I have a sneaky feeling Joey Barton will get the best out of Adel and Adel will do what he is told and just get on with it.

Very good post Paul. I agree, it seems Adel has taken the whole situation well and not gone with the "stroppy" approach alot of us (me included) thought he would.

Seems to be showing a maturer side and digging in to prove his worth. And boy what a player he looked at time! Consistant performances like that and he'll chip in with a fair share of goals and (especially) assists, thats for sure.

[LoftusRoadLad]

For me Adel was like a new signing he was fantastic, maybe that armband was too much for him to bear now he is free to show what he is capable of.

[LoftusRoadLad]

Rockandroll ?? your comments re Barton and co ?

[Stanley]

Looks like Adel has not only has shed his weight, he has also shed his me, me, me attitude and what a superb performance from him last night. No dummies spat or toys thrown out the pram as some had suggested on here because he was not captain, just a rock solid performance. Even the odd corner or free kick was quality.

I have a sneaky feeling Joey Barton will get the best out of Adel and Adel will do what he is told and just get on with it.

Once again - fantastic man-management by Neil, taking him to one side last week and having a word, explaining that we've moved on and needed a true leader on the pitch, which Adel completely understood and took very well.

[silvercue]

Barton and Adel were smiling and chatting - there is clearly no problem at all.

I sometimes feel that some of our fans want there to be with Adel so they can have a pop.

[Dazzer1977]

What is amazing bozo, is how selective you are at responding to people, because there were others who said stuff, but you pick me and it just shows what a pathetic person you are really.

Did you not see the following, or did you just go straight to my words of wisdom about free kicks ?
Michael229
The right decision in my opinion . We need leadership and passion on the pitch !

Ginger Ninja
Adel ain't gonna like this...tough titties.

80sCasual
He'll be in need of a big pram tonight, with plenty of toys.

Mellowhoop
He doesn't need to be captain. He needs to prove he can play in the prem! he is no longer top dog!

Because I can't select multiple threads from people as quotes BOZO!

[rockandroll]

Rockandroll ?? your comments re Barton and co ?

yes mate.. about barton he was disappointing yesterday, his performance was poor and looks tired with no legs. most of the time he was completely lost, didnt know his position of play. even derry told him just go when he was chatting with referee about his yellow card! I dnt understand all the hype about this player, I ve seen him play many times , nothing special apart from troubles.

the other new signing were great except gabidon who gave the ball in dangerous areas.

[Olly]

Looks like Adel has not only has shed his weight, he has also shed his me, me, me attitude and what a superb performance from him last night. No dummies spat or toys thrown out the pram as some had suggested on here because he was not captain, just a rock solid performance. Even the odd corner or free kick was quality.

I have a sneaky feeling Joey Barton will get the best out of Adel and Adel will do what he is told and just get on with it.

I think his wife might play a part too. I also think he will drop all strops now, or will be here forever as no club will risk him.

[MattyRangers]

yes mate.. about barton he was disappointing yesterday, his performance was poor and looks tired with no legs. most of the time he was completely lost, didnt know his position of play. even derry told him just go when he was chatting with referee about his yellow card! I dnt understand all the hype about this player, I ve seen him play many times , nothing special apart from troubles.

the other new signing were great except gabidon who gave the ball in dangerous areas.

Yea he was shattered wasnt he. Could barely keep up with the pace of the game and in the 2nd half he had no energy left.