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Rondon looks very promising actually, but he'd cost a lot. Also think Caicedo has done well at Levante too. Good shout on Caicedo. Would be a cheaper option. Can Caicedo not just turn them down?

I'd say Rondon has a fair bit of skill, he can beat a man quite well. I'd quite like a player in the mould of Caicedo/Rondon, very rounded players.

I thought we didn't get a new strip till the season after next

Best is our best striker, therefore a key player.

Shame, he was hitting a purple patch. He probably won't get another chance like this.

I don't get this whole "easy target" thing. He's an easy target because he's shite. He may have played through the pain barrier but so he should for 20-30k a week.

I'd give him the last half hour of a few games this season tbh, his leg is either healed or it isn't. If it isn't then don't play him. Simples.

Anyone seen Rondon at Malaga before? Look like they will be relegated this year. 21 year old Venezuelan with a lot of skill.

Jenas and Guthrie have pretty much the same mentality, his reaction when he just booted the ball up in the air on the centre circle summed him up.

To be fair to spurs, they lost lennon and replaced him with Jenas.

Van der Vaart.

Colo by a long way. Reasons against Barton = MGP punch

If Rooney doesn't play, it just means it will be Chicarito/Berba anyway so I'm not too bothered.

No way. Simpson did the right thing - covering his man to the byline. It was smart play by Jarvis to cut it back, but Simpson's work meant he couldn't whip it in with any pace so the defenders in the box should have dealt with it. Exactly, Danny Simpson is awesome.

Don't blame Danny Simpson. He is a god.

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Nice post Jon. Quite insightful from you at midnight on a Saturday. I have no idea what to expect from Gosling, being out for 18 month at that age is a huge setback, both mentally and physically. I agree with you RE: Larsson, he can also play right back. Don't think Cahill is realistic most people are pressuring Wenger into getting him. I think the next youngster to break through will be Kazenga, seemed to be doing well at Brighton, would like to see him in a good Championship side.

Don't think O'Hara is on our radar sadly.

Ah, I thought he was signed from obscurity on the cheap. If they get relegated they may have to let him leave cheap? Im not sure how the parachute payments work ect.

Dave - Today he was up against Danny Simpson. Ronaldo - The Rod would be a cheap back up striker if Wigan go down £3mill? Decent impact player too. I can't see Wigan paying him high wages.

Yeah well, I have an love for Hugo Rodallega, don't piss on my parade. I do agree to some extent, see Routledge at Palace. Jarvis will be class though, where ever he goes.

If someone looks good in a shit team, they will be good in a better team. People Like Jarvis and The Rod are far too good for the Championship.

After todays games. Whos going down? Worth a thread do you reckon?

I'm pretty sure we could get some good players in from the potentially relegated teams. Would like Rodallega and McCarthy from Wigan.

Dowie will always be a legend to me for getting absolutley mortal in Tup Tup to the point he had no idea what was going on and couldn't talk. Obviously we got relegated.