Taken from an article published before the match...

But after two years ravaged by injuries, Wilson expects nothing to distract Porter from reviving his playing career.

“From Joel’s point of view, if he’s not hungry now he never will be,” said Wilson. “He’ll be wanting to stake a claim and we’ve got great competition in the forward line. I’ve not seen a fully-fit Joel Porter since I’ve been here. I’ve played against him as a manager when he was fit and he played very, very well I have to say, so I know what his capabilities are. But I haven’t really seen the best of Joel for the time I’ve been here.”

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Lets be fair to DW here. How do we know Porter is giving 100%. He sees him everyday on the training ground and if he aint showing the right attitude then he aint going to be in the first XI.

Another point i would like to make in the pre-season friendlies i saw, we looked like we lacked ideas going forward. Most of all when Porter and mackay started v newcastle. And yes it was against some quality players but what has Porter shown more in pre-season than moore/barker that warrants him a place in the first 11 ???

Giving DW time, he will come good with the forward line wether its Barker/Moore/Porter/Brown/Mackay, He'll find the partnership soon !!!