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When he left for Spain he was doing what he does now very sparingly. He's certainly become more consistent in La Liga, not sure how the form would stand up back here. Also am sure before his move he was being a bit of a dick with someone, club, player, nation, money? Can't remember, but something sticks in my mind.

This is all I expect to happen. Assuming you mean deducted points. Its what would make sense, and if they were docked 10pts for next season i doubt either team would appeal it now, WHU would be just happy it wasn't last season, and Sheff Utd couldn't suggest a harsher punishment should be handed out.

Always liked Kanoute, always had the ability to score a fuking excellent goal, or create something out of nothing. But at 29 we'd be paying for a player who's probably just peaked, and it would be a downwards spiral after that. Fine if were getting him on the cheap, i just cant see him leaving for his true worth.

Interesting he's lifting the lid on their communication issues and how they've resolved the matter, and even giving in saying he was not in the frame of mind and partly to blame. All things everyone knew like, but good he's seen it and will probably be back to his usual standard next season.

Mourinho: I could have walked By James Pearson - Created on 17 Jun 2007 http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=472300&CPID=8&clid=8&lid=2&title=Mourinho:+I+could+have+walked Jose Mourinho has revealed had he not been mentally strong last season then he could have walked away from Chelsea. The hugely successful Portuguese tactician's job was reportedly under threat last term following a much-publicised fall-out with billionaire owner Roman Abramovich. However, the pair are believed to have reconciled and the former Porto boss has lifted the lid on the exact goings on within the confines of Stamford Bridge. Mourinho concedes Chelsea works in a different way to the traditional hierarchy at most football clubs and has stated it is he who needs to adapt to the situation - not Abramovich. "We reached a ridiculous situation that there were 14 coaches linked to my job last season," Mourinho told the News of the World. "It was a crazy time and if it hadn't happened in a period when I was in a mature state of mind, I may have ended things at Chelsea. "Right now, I'm the club's coach, Peter Kenyon is the chief executive, and there is a board that Roman Abramovich does not sit on. "His position in the club is different and we have to get used to it. "We are in a situation that has me considering Chelsea's playing staff, while Peter directs from a structural and financial point of view - while also including me. "Roman Abramovich, as the club owner, has to be informed by Peter about the things that are being done and then says if he agrees or not. "Peter Kenyon then contacts the agent and tries to reach a deal. Finally, he meets with the club owner to keep him informed and if Roman says yes, the deal is done. "Communication still exists - it is just a different way of working."

So it finally sorts itself out. An appeal to be heard by an arbitration panel on Monday to decide if they punishment was fitting. My personal opinion is that it wasn't, and they should of been docked points. The FA must take further action imo, but would the go as far as relegating a team out of season? Maybe a point deduction for this season, could they do that? Easiest thing is to rule that it was the correct decision but imo that is being very weak and Sheff Utd will not stop until they've been compensated (i know he says he'll leave it there, but he honestly thinks he'll be re-instated, if it goes against i can see fan pressure taking them further than this), they'll go as far as they can, its best if its sorted out now for footballs sake. Add to that WHU fans calling for NUFC to be relegated due to the Quest investigation makes me hope these fukers rot in Championship hell. http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=472296&CPID=8&clid=21&lid=2&title=McCabe+expecting+redemption McCabe expecting redemption By James Pearson - Created on 17 Jun 2007 Sheffield United plc chairman Kevin McCabe is expecting The Blades to be reinstated back into the Premier League on Monday. An arbitration panel is set to discuss whether West Ham's lofty fine was the correct decision after being found guilty of third-party ownership over the signings of Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano. The South Yorkshire side have been adamant for much of the off-season of the injustice of their relegation from England's top-flight and have fought vociferously against The Hammers' initial punishment. However, should Monday's decision go against The Blades then McCabe has conceded that the club will accept they will begin the new season in the Championship. "I expect a reversal of the decision made when the tribunal opined in April," he told Sky Sports News. "I'd like to believe Sheffield United will be reinstated into the Premier League. "The first decision was wrong. It should have been a points deduction and not a monetary fine, and if that is the case then reinstatement for a club that's not broken the rules should take place. "If the arbitration were to go against us, and we firmly believe it won't, then we have to accept that next season sees us in the Championship. "The fixtures are nothing to do with Sheffield United. The Premier League issued the fixture list. That was their prerogative whether to issue them before or after the arbitration."

aye it's nowt important is it? Well its not going to make a difference to your life is it?

and? so his obscene contract makes his behaviour irrelevant? Why is it obscene?

By the time you've finished arguing about this he'll of earned the same again, and that again is before he's even kicked a ball in anger.

You been visiting dirty websites again like?

How often in the ANs? Has it not just been?

He was crap at the start of the season, but by the end picked up form but he'd already made up his mind that he wanted to leave.

Finished? Did I say that or did you make it up? I suspect you wont answer that question. I have stated that he isnt any better than average. Its nice that people want to see him do well. He just doesnt have the ability or the pace to do so. If we are looking at players like Milner to help us progress then we will be waiting a long time. Keep him as a squad player but he wouldnt get in the Liverpool, Chelsea, Man Utd, Tottenham or Arsenal first choice sides. Thats where we should be aiming - top 5. At that level he is lacking. I think you are wrong. Liverpool - Totally, nothing down the left, Pennant down the right, he'd walk into the team. Chelsea - No chance Man Utd - Fletcher gets into the team, Milner can, 1st lot, na, not after their new signings. Tottenham - Better than all their mids apart from Lennon. Arsenal - Absolutely. Inconstant the lot of them, Milner would bring a bit of stability, again with the right players around him Milner could easily become a creator.

The FA cup final went flat, but i think that was more to do with the exit of both teams from the CL tbh. It just took the edge of a possible treble for both teams, if they were both in the CL final i reckon the game would of been bigger than what it was, and the game itself more explosive.

About the only one which isn't, and that 'link' might as well come from ohmelads tbh.

Well there's been fuk all in the press this summer about him moving away, not even a peep from Arsenal. Hopefully that was his poorest season behind him, and the new ear here can sweep him back to the top of his game.

Anyone else worried that were getting linked to all these French league defenders? France isn't the best league in the world, in fact its poor apart from Lyon, and the EPL is a very fast league to deal with. Not only that, some of these names and types of players, including the low fee's remind me of the Dumas, Goma, Domi, Guivarch (Striker i know) days, all good players in their comfort zone but brought here couldn't cut it. Last thing we need is to have shipped out heartless morons, for talentless morons. Also is SA buying in Bolton mode, or are these players really good enough for the pressure surrounding a NUFC defense? As its simply the most scrutinised defenses in the world, by media and its fans alike.

He's hardly slow though is he? Not saying he's the paciest player around, far from it... but he's not slow. Hopefully Sam etc will help get a bit more pace out of him. think this whole debate mirrors what is a ahead for a lot of out existing players next season milner was all effort last season, he's got skill and tricks but when he does beat a man his delivery is often not good enough, it's almost like he's got his head up in order to beat the man then when he beats him puts his head in the sand and blindly crosses it anyway what i'm getting at it that milner, like others, will now be operating with a better manager and presumably coaching/fitness/backroom staff therefore i'd expect improvement in all areas from him except perhaps effort, where he was never found wanting there's a lot of understandable talk about buying players right now but there's a little too much about replacing players we already have who SHOULD improve next season (running charlie, martins for example) - milner is 21 or whatever and one of the brightest talents knocking about for his age, i think we should be harnessing it not replacing it For someone whose delivery is often not good enough his stats are bloody good over the last 2 seasons, especially when you consider half the time he has been lucky to have ONE of his one players to aim at. The amount of times last season he has swung in a good ball and Martins is hanging on the edge of the box and no other fucker has thought to attack the cross is crazy! aye fair comment, a lot of the time the quality of his ball is good but the box is empty...but that's what i mean about blindly hitting crosses - the lads got quality but he needs to have a look at what he's aiming for, especially as you say when martins is looking for a cutback so he can belt it fat viduka should help him there, plus goal hanging wee mickey ain't too bad at finding space for a header when his legs work!! Owen's actually quite deceiving in the air, Martin has a great leap and a solid head, just awful timing and positional sense to attack them properly. Sibi was the man to aim for, but if you are looking for a slow player to have a pop at (not you personally) this would be the man, and the reason Milner couldn't find anyone with his crosses. Milner on plenty of occasions had to even wait for Martins to catch up nevermind Sibi the turtle, Milners brain works quicker, therefore he steals a yard on people before even touching the ball imo, and i saw plenty of times last season he was even waiting to cross to Martins who is one of our fastest players.

I think i remember a stunning own goal he scored the season before last, a peach IIRC.

Never heard out about him, but £6m is a lot of money on a right back. Glad to see money being well spent on the area if true, although if Arsenal want him, i think he'd be going there, Wenger factor etc... Although I know nothing about the player it would be fucking beautiful to actually look to vastly improve the full back position than sign cheap players to plug a gap! It also means SA has highlighted the LB position as a weak area as well, simply as you wouldn't go and spend £6m on a RB (Plus having Carr & Nobby as backup) and have Babayaro the only LB for next season. Hopefully he has a buyer for Carr £5m+ LB & RB, plus two new central defenders, we'd have a good foundation to build on. Curtis Davies £6m anyone? Sagna--Davies--Taylor--Baines

Anything internet based about this? http://nufcblog.com/newcastle-challenge-arsenal-for-frenchman-bakari-sagna/ Well you asked!

Never heard out about him, but £6m is a lot of money on a right back. Glad to see money being well spent on the area if true, although if Arsenal want him, i think he'd be going there, Wenger factor etc...

Must be taking pens, either that or the whole of Italian football are letting him have a wonder season as he made sure that France's only possibility to win the World Cup went walking down the tunnel after spectacularly headbutting him!

Word for word, in total agreement. See the bits in bold: So untrue its barely worth commenting on Fiction It needs to. Fuck me. You honestly don't think a 21 year old can become more productive? Not worth discussing things with you, you seem to have a problem with opinions anyway. I wasn't even going to bother mate, obviously highly influenced by other peoples warped opinions and can't bare to face forming one of his own.

Milner has far more pace than Solano ever had, probably beats Beckham as well. He doesn't need to run full pelt at people as he goes past most defenders with ease. His crossing improved last season, and with something to aim at this season he'll only become more productive. His passing is fine, and he even started to take shots at goal, which weren't too bad IIRC. He's young, fit and willing to play and learn, we don't have too many of those players in the squad, in fact Football as a whole are missing a few James Milners.