Yeah bar Pirlo, he wasn't as much of a creative source as he was in years past. We looked more dangerous with Marchisio in his spot. But yes I agree we need a quality attacking mid.
I bet that took a bit of getting used to the first few times you went up there Whitley Bay used to be a popular beach resort, it's too cold though. I've fished there a couple of times.
I have even lived 6 months in Newcastle and when I worked in London spent a lot of time travelling there on business. I really like Newcastle. Oh shit they just scored