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I'd like to think the 2 you've mentioned are the back-up's to the 2 CH's we're hoping to sign. I'm aiming for the stars mate. Think big, be big. blueyes.gif

If we sign Beye and Bridge, I think we'll still need 2 top-drawer Centre-Halves to complement them. (Rozenhal isn't one of them)

The Champions (Man Utd) always have their game shifted to the Sunday. I'd be surprised if we were shifted to the Sunday too. May be wrong but Sky will definitely shift the Man U game.

Fanni batters Mackems.

Journo's the length and breadth of the country have got their fingers crossed...

Just a word too long. Fixed it for you.

Don't know who he's trying to kid coming out with this pile of shit. Deluded or in denial of just how limited he was? Can't decide.

Getting the impression that he's decided to stay, although it would be nice if he actually came out and said it publically. Whether or not he's staying because he's not had the chance to move clubs is another matter... Personally, I think he should be offered an extension because his value decreases with every month until he goes for nowt in June 2009. If he's not prepared to sign on for another 2 years, list the get and accept any reasonable offers.

See post above! Why the fuck are you here? Perhaps he's here to share his opinions on football in general? To be perfectly honest, he seems like he's got his head screwed on and quite sensible. He's talked an awful lot of sense and he certainly doesn't deserve some of the shit that's been slung in his direction. His opinion is just as valid as anyone else's on here. Give the bloke a break.

If Zog sorts out his problems with the management, If Duff comes back from injury playing the football we know he can If we sign Bridge, An awful lot of 'ifs' there. Allardyce still need to work hard to bring in players to fit the needs of the squad atm. We aren't there yet.

Hmmmmm... If Cole gets back to his form of a year or 2 ago, there's not a LB in the League who gets near him imo. Bridge is good, Cole (generally) is better. Wouldn't disagree. But last season, for me, there was no question that Bridge performed better when he was in the team, than Cole. If we can sustain Bridge's form in a good side with consistent football, we'll have hit the jackpot. If we manage to sign the bloke and keep him fit, there's no reason to suggest Bridge can't have an excellent season at LB for us. He's never had a decent run of games for a few years now and I honestly think he'd jump at the chance of starting 40+ games next season for us. Bring the bloke in and make him first choice.

That's more a criticism of the British footballing culture rather than the Spanish one tbh. Todds long gone tbh. Was more about the type of character he'd be up against tbh. Semantics. Substitute Todd for Bikey etc.

He's never got 20 in Spain so why would he do it in the Premiership? I would be very wary of handing over £20-odd million for a striker who scores less often in La Liga than Forlan and Kanoute Fairly confident that if he plays 50 games, he'll get 20 goals. He's good enough on the deck and the lad can finish chances if they come his way. I'm not making him out to be the next Pele but i think he'll do a job for them and he'll progress as a footballer under Benitez. Take those blue specs off! In 50 games maybe. I was meaning in the league, which is where they struggle. They're already spot on for Europe. And I haven't got my blue specs on, I'm genuinely not that bothered about them signing him. My reasoning being Messrs Forlan and Kanoute. If they had signed Eto'o on the other hand, I would have been very jealous and very angry! Ah, right! If Benitez makes him Number 1 and plays him regularly, I think he'll score regularly. I do, however, think he'll get kicked to shit in Premier League games and think he'll struggle a bit to cope with the physical side of things. My thinking is something like 15 in the League, 4 in the domestic Cups and maybe 5 in Europe?? Something like that? Don't think Kanoute or Forlan could do better. Eto'o would run riot like. blueyes.gif

Hmmmmm... If Cole gets back to his form of a year or 2 ago, there's not a LB in the League who gets near him imo. Bridge is good, Cole (generally) is better.

Chelsea have been a little too quiet in the transfer market so far.... Makes me think that they've got a few players lined up and them going for the star of the U-21 Championships would make a bit of sense. Hopefully this means we'll get Bridge.

He's never got 20 in Spain so why would he do it in the Premiership? I would be very wary of handing over £20-odd million for a striker who scores less often in La Liga than Forlan and Kanoute Fairly confident that if he plays 50 games, he'll get 20 goals. He's good enough on the deck and the lad can finish chances if they come his way. I'm not making him out to be the next Pele but i think he'll do a job for them and he'll progress as a footballer under Benitez. Take those blue specs off!

Knew he was in the shop-window imo. Basically made his position at West Ham untenable with some of his statements after the season had finished and played 'eyeballs out' during the Summer. Shame he didn't do that during the regular season.

He's a decent player who could get better. £8m seems a lot but I'm pretty sure that if it doesn't work out for him at Villa, they'd still get a fair bit of money back due to his age.

Good signing for the scousers tbh. If he plays regularly, I think he'll get at least 20 for them. Bit pricey, but if you can afford it...

Sounds plausible enough and this particular ITK has a track record. He'd be a great addition to the back 4.

3 at the back is the work of the devil.

Bang on. What the fuck have clubs got to do to get points deducted? As long as you've got a big pot of cash you can break any rule you want because the worst punishment you'll get is a fine. Spineless arseholes.

Can't see Defoe leaving London at all tbh. Always came as a lad who liked the bright lights of the big city. If he goes anywhere this summer, I'd say West Ham's the most likely destination.

Fucking hell? Win an iPod video? Class. Exactly what I thought! Bet the parents are devastated.

Explain. He's not Frank fucking Bough is he?