The crowd was low but the mood was lifted a little by a spirited second half which brought home the three points.

Saving the ‘Best’ until last…or at least the second half. Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.

Scunthorpe away in the Carling Cup, go a goal behind and the writing is on the wall, or maybe not.

This team certainly has spirit though and the comeback had a cherry on the top with Sammy’s piledriver. Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety (plus) minutes.

As usual, nerves were frayed on derby day but the lads proved team spirit hadn’t disappeared in the transfer window.

The commitment was matched by an oh so sweet Ryan Taylor free-kick, get in! Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.

Newcastle United emerged from their opening day fixture with an honourable draw, plus the odd bit of (not so) friendly conflict thrown in.

A hard working performance with Joey Barton at the heart of everything good…and not so good. Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.