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I find Milner's absolutely hilarious for some reason! He's so just trying to keep it cool mackems.gif

Now up on the official site: http://www.nufc.co.uk/page/SeniorSquad/0,,10278,00.html

Just seen that... wow, what a take indeed! Pretty much Zidane-like!

It's a homage to SSR

Oh my you people are right... Allardyce will start Shola won't he, it's nailed on. I can already feel the positivity from yesterday being sucked out! Is this all part of his plan to keep our feet on the ground and our expectations low?

He recovered well during that phase of play... sure he wanted to set himself up for a shot but his first touch was terrible

WHat does annoy with Milner is his insistance in lifting the ball, never blasting the ball low into the box. There was a moment in the second half today especially, when he was on the left actually a yard or two inside the penalty box that was crammed with bodies, but instead of blasting it low into the pack for someone to maybe touch it in (even maybe one of theirs) he kind of chipped/flighted it over everyone. No point in those kinds of balls. No, all in all a poor day at the office for him.

Speaking of sports you really hate... I hate Quidditch. You can tell it was invented by a woman and as filler for her story, because it makes no sense.

Who? NF cited Emre, if he's fit (which having now checked nufc.com I see he might not be) then him of course. Otherwise yeah, forget it

think I totally agree with that selection. Can't believe we're playing on Tuesday though! Only a two day gap between two matches. This game is a great chance to do these things against decent/strong opposition: - Play Smith up front - Start Martins (should start the next league game anyway) - Start Enrique - Get Taylor back in the centre for a game - Have one of Geremi or Butt replaced by a more offensive minded player

"Acts like a wanker" is about his constant pen claims for example. Like when he flicks the ball into the opposition's chest and flails and throws his arms around asking for a penalty about 5 times a game... actually it is a very annoying habit of his.

Capitalisation is everyone's friend... FFS!

Not really interested whatsoever in what Duff can or could do. Second choice. Knew Zog would prove his quality again given a fair chance, after last year's freezeout. Just want to strangle that twat Roeder.

Impressive. We could go on all day

First thought that crossed my mind actually... and regarding the entire post

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/9215/76965313wt3.jpg blueyes.gif

Nothing that couldn't have been done in a left wing position. Until we get midfielders of immense attacking ability, playing Zog at left back compromises the team both defensively (because his defensive attributes aren't great) and offensively (because he is being held back by defensive responsibilities) Can't really argue with that blueyes.gif

"Who loves the shirt more" certainly shouldnt be the first criteria of selection!! Should be who can bring the most to the team, and at the moment it's Martins. Seen nothing today to convince me otherwise. Was a disappointing miss from him, but not that shocking for the reasons stated by tmonkey.

Thought he was little shaky in the first half but that's a bit OTT. Anyway I want him as Left Wing also, could only benefit him and the team more. Plus it would do Milner the world of good to switch to the right... poor display from him today. Would be like a double bonus (tripple even, as Smith wouldnt on the right anymore!)

Was impressed by our clearances today also () actually seeing Beye, Roze and Caça kicking those low crosses miles away is pretty refreshing after the year of mishits, miskicks, flick onto opposite players we've had from the Brambles and OBriens...

In a sense it was... as you expect at home, but once again our 4 worst players were all accross the midfield. That is rather annoying. They didn't contribute much at all attacking wise. Thought Butt did pretty well, but there's not much point if his central partner is playing defensively too.

Really? Good. The guy is great. Needs to be unleashed as a proper winger now though. Was a little flaky defensively first half. Great day for him though. I thought he defended capably today. Very impressed by his work ethic in that position. Can't fault his willingless at all. Class.

Really? Good. The guy is great. Needs to be unleashed as a proper winger now though. Was a little flaky defensively first half. Great day for him though.

LOL at Martins' first touch... made any shot impossible, certainly made up for it. Over the moone for Le Zog! Extremey Delighted for Martins too!! Must Hold on now!

Not too keen with Viduka coming off... only player capable of holding up the ball. Maybe a change of tactic? Not feeling confident, West Ham back to pushing us around.