Alan Pardew; “You’re told you ain’t won away yet in press conferences as manager. It builds, so it’s nice to get that one early,”

Saturday brought a Hatem Ben Arfa masterclass and here we bring you footage ‘From The Terraces’ of the French genius’ goal.

Bringing you the feelgood factor, please enjoy!

I am currently high as a kite floating around the house, the family will soon have to coax me down with a piñata stick and a lasso.

For that’s the beauty and the irony of loving Newcastle United. The schizophrenic existence of a Mag.

If Ben Arfa can become consistent, Remy does what he can and Cabaye can rediscover his form then there is a nucleus there to do well, but like I said in the close season; you have a very poor manager and what is the point of Joe Kinnear?

Never mind just a steady back four, Newcastle could well have their back seven sorted out for the forthcoming games unless injuries take their toll. There are some very encouraging signs on Tyneside that, despite the lack of investment over the summer, the club is moving in the right direction and Pardew did learn lessons last season.

The only way to talk is on the pitch and if you are going to make public comments, wait until AFTER you have done the business, don’t just talk a good game beforehand.

The events at Villa Park have also caused the bookies to think again and slash the odds on Newcastle United finishing top ten in the Premier League

Of course it helps having the players available to complement Cabaye in that pressing role and with Sissoko & Anita covering him, plus Remy bringing extra quality and an ability to retain possession, it was game on and it showed in the performance and result.

It may only be one win, it may only be one game, but the performance on and off the pitch had an extra special feeling to it yesterday. It began to feel like our club again and that truly is something to celebrate.

Hatem Ben Arfa; “It is my job to create chances and score goals”, long may it continue.