James

Thought he was first choice at Stoke? If he's going on a free we should be trying to get him back.

Past experience stops me getting excited at any signing considering the number of amazing players that have flopped, and underestimated players who go on to do well here.

think Alpal accidentally clicked on www.youtube.com/ignaciogonzalez

Bit too lighweight, a bit too foreign. I suspect a lot of people we bring in will start from the bench at first and will be tasked with dislodging the current lot.

Sounds like a similar player to Barton actually. On the fringes of the France squad.

Hands off, Pardew. I get the impression that you are the kind of kid that shouts at his mum and dad if they put the baked beans on the wrong side of your plate.

Is that you Alan?

You didn't actually say that to the best of my knowledge, I'm just indicating what was said at the time.

See identical post circa 2005

While we need to improve the first team we also need a bigger squad. Do people not remember us finishing the season with Ryan Taylor in central midfield? Tiote is going to the African Nations. Signing like this is low risk and shrewd if Pardew rates him.

A further sign of Llambias' incompetency with the Joey Barton talks. I have no reason to believe that Ashley wouldn't sanction it. What we have is a man who is so far up his own arse he can't see what the manager is saying, what the fans are all saying, in that Barton is an integral part of the team and currently maintains a unique position in that he is one of the people behind the drive and determination the team has shown. Even a better player would not be able to replicate that, but Llambias is being too stubborn on things which he doesn't have a clue. What is also clear is that he is someone who is clearly unable to communicate with players, managers, agents, and fans and for that reason alone is completely useless.

That could describe DJ Campbell Just playing Devil's advocate What national side has DJ Campbell broken into? He's gotten onto Capello's long list.

Sol campbell is a goat, Llambias is a seal.

Should have given some funny story. We say that one is Sol Campbell and that one is Derek Llambias.

That could describe DJ Campbell Just playing Devil's advocate

Pardew's relationship with the board might be good now. Allardyce would have told them that he knows better than they do. Keegan would have been too ambitious and sold it all on sentiment. Kinnear was insane. Hughton would just take what he has been given and work with that. However Pardew I feel has the ability to put a reasoned well constructed business case to the board which I reckon they will be more receptive to.

He isn't actually a footballer and he definitely hasn't signed for NUFC. He's just made it all up to get 1000 Facebook friends to look cool.

If he is the manager's first choice I hope we sign him. Then I'll wait and see if the manager got it right.

I've watched him twice this season and he scored 5 goals in those 2 games. Maybe someone in France saw Leon Best play twice this season.

How many have actually seen him play?

Smith returning from injury. Like a new signing.

I thought it had gone up to 1.8m from this season?

Harper - 7 - Solid season, but not magnificent. Coloccini - 9 - Outstanding and consistent in defence Enrique - 8 - Very Solid, but has let himself down a bit recently with some unsettled behaviour Nolan - 9 - Scored some very important goals and led the team on the pitch. Invaluable hub to the team. Campbell - 5 - Adequate 4th choice striker Williamson - 6.5 - the weak link in our excellent defence but still puts in a good shift and knows what he can and can't do. Barton - 9 - Games were won because Barton pulled all the strings. Excellent season. Guthrie - 6 - Came in and did a good job on the occassions he was needed. Carroll - 9 - Scored important goals then made us rich and didn't really score for the team he signed for! Routledge - 5 - Never impressed. Lovenkrands - 6 - Not the best striker, but when called upon in the second half of the season he has got some important goals Simpson - 7 - Improved since his injury and done us proud Perch - 4 - Dreadful start to the season, then got a silly suspension when we actually needed him. Gosling - n/a - No point judging him now, our gamble was clearly based on getting him fit for the future. Ryan Taylor - 5.5 - Generally a let down and when he was actually needed he got himself sent off. However small flurry of performances at the end affords him a small reprieve Smith - 4 - Endless Letdown Jonas - 7 - hit and miss player but works his socks off and has had his moments Xisco - 5 - Still don't know how good he is Shola Ameobi - 7 - Frustrating inconsistency but scored some crucial goals as he always does and brings a bit of humour onto the pitch Tiote - 9 - Phenomenal debut season. Can be a great player. Would have gotten 10 were it not for the suspensions. LuaLua - 5.5 - Limited appearances and has been unlucky, but worth one final look. Krul - 6.5 - Effective debut season but must now push on and learn from his errors. Taylor - 6.5 - Disappointing for much of the season but showing signs of bringing it back together. Kadar - 5 - Needs to get fit and play more out on loan. Vuckic - 5 - See Kadar Ranger - 6 - Decent cameos really. Ferguson - 6.5 - Good prospect Donaldson - 5 - Good to see him get a run out in the cup Tavernier - 5 - See Donaldson Ben Arfa - 6.5 - Shame he got injured Airey - 5 - Made his debut, all there is to say Kuqi - 5 - Thanks for giving us a hand Sammy Ameobi - 5 - Legendary Hughton - 7 - Thanks Chris Pardew - 7.5 - Promising start Ashley - 5 - Hasn't really done anything Llambias - 1 - Cocked up by not having any contingency for selling Carroll on January 31

Someone punch Michael Owen in the face.

This is intense. Blackpool will probably get a 97th min equaliser and leapfrog everyone.