Dan M out !

Pretty much all been said but funny how we get different perceptions in different parts of the ground. 

For me (perhaps controversially) Nolan worked hard enough although perhaps could have got forward more to support the labouring Cole who it must have been obvious to everyone but Allardyce was fucked by half time. 

Vaz Te looked disinterested and if he started or stayed on the pitch ahead of Zarate for any reason other than internal politics then I'm all ears Samuel !

Best game I've seen Downing have for us by a mile. Has he spent the whole summer perfecting that cross field ball to Cresswell ?

Cresswell and Kouyate excellent. The latter looks a real find and slotted in excellently at centre back when Collins went off. Anyone notice Allardyce doing his nut at him when he went charging upfield after being switched ? 

I was also outraged at the fullback switch. Don't believe O'Brien was injured but I could be wrong of course. He was moving fine and it looked for all the world like a waste of a sub from an overly defensive manager.

Valencia looked keen hungry and dangerous. Spuds defence visibly shat when he ran at them. 

Finally, loved the change of pace and the shot on target after the lung busting run from the pitch invader. The steward falling on his arse in pursuit was comedy gold.