NJS

Perhaps he is - but I'm a lot more sure that Luque is a gutless waste of money.

Played in Shearer's testimonial - no pressure whatsoever - utter shite. Played pre-season in Intertoto - good chance as a lot depended on it - utter shite. Played last year a few times - some with no pressure - utter shite. When do his fans think he should play? I love the way Roeder has an irrational dislike of the man but support for someone who has NEVER looked like a good player for us is perfectly rational. BTW I'm being generous - I saw him "play" at Tottenham last year when if I'd have been honest I'd have been extremely happy to see his contract ritually burnt on the spot - the term "insult to the fans" was an understatement. But hey, he was canny in Spain.

Am I asking too much for a £10m international to shine in any game? Thought so.

The problem is selling him now would be for peanuts - the gamble being taken is that we give him the chance to up his fee.