toontownman

Why? I'd have probably said the same this time last year, but Baptista has proven to absolutely dreadful in the Premiership. martins is hopeless and so overated by newcastle supporters. baptista has more to his game than martins IMO TBH WUM or Weapon, BET NOW!

...without legs

I wouldnt say Houllier is bad with the youth systems, he set up and was in charge of the french FA youth system wasnt he? He isnt a particularly inspiring manager though, can see where your coming from.

maybe I havent seen enough of him, but nearest thing to Pedro is a pretty major statement for me. Whilst Gudjohnsen is wonderfully creative, i didnt think he had the dribble skills or all round flair that Beardsley had and is much stronger, physical player. Will be the missing link since Beardsley retired though, and the creative player we have missed since then.

Ranieri is more likeable, but Houllier is a better manager imo. Bar the tinkerman who are you hoping for Spec?

Really would have come here, if we had wanted him then! Whoever is in charge of citeh should be falling over themselves. Would be better for the club than Sven.

"Are ye feingning injury Cassidy, are ye going on Sky Sports calling me an effin liar, back iin work monday or its the dwight yorke treatment next time." Graeme Souness - Hand on Kathleen Cassidy's throat ramming her against a hospital wall.

So basically he is saying to spurs give me more money or I F**k off.

Weather is good today.

Would be excellent for us as a midfield link up or a target man/partner for Owen/Martins. Id be ecstatic if we could get him.

Good shout. When I have seen he has played CB or DM/CM not sure what he would be like at RB but he looks like has bit about him. We have signed the likes O'B & Bramble from clubs who have went down before & it hasn't worked out long term. Would be a great squad player, although would cost up to £5m apparently. knock two off and he would be a solid buy. If the rumours of Campbell wanting out are true and wanting to come to us, Redknapp wont be able to stop him.

Campbell, Hyypia and Ben Haim would be just right for now IMO. Will give Edgar and Hunty a couple of years to cut their teeth and will bring taylor on.

Its completely turned things on its head, and potentially heaped alot of pressure on Big Sam. That said, its the pressure and challenge that drives him, whilst having the money is a double edged sword if success doesnt follow, I still think Sam is the Man, for now. What chelsea have missed is someone to motivate the stars all the time, at bolton sam got the faded stars and rejuvinated them. The whole Bolton set up was hailed, but on a shoe string budget, what will it be like on unlimited funds? Whilst he isnt used to big money buys, who says he has to, even with the money. The main aim is getting the right type of players here, so in effect nothing will change. The money (if we get given alot) will just give us better options to buy, more time to assess players without worries of not having the funds to buy the player. There is still alot of restructuring and work to be done at this club, and Big Sam can do it for me.

Agreed, Bent does just fine for Charlton as a lone striker, playing for England with a partner he has always looked confused at where he should be. I wouldnt have expected us to bid for him, but with the takeover, i guess its more of a possibility.

Cracked rib, Lung infection and phnemonia, Not nice, especially at his age. Personally I think he will sell up as soon as he gets what he regards as decent offer from Ashley, especially if he thinks his intentions are good for the club.

Agreed, although Reyes is another player that probably wont ever end up back in the premiership again.

Actually thought Arsenal got the better deal when Reyes engineered his move out. Strange how neither teams want either player now!

Bentley has always been a solid player. Really suprised bigger clubs werent after him when he was at Norwich (obviously he wouldnt have got into the Arsenal side at the time) but still, I think they could have used him. Good signing for Blackburn at a decent price.

nothing like him, like calling shola a poor mans tevez

Yeah, quite a few clubs after him "apparently". Good cover for Tim Howard I suppose

would be nice to see the likes of Lescott, Taylor and Jagielka get on in the second half. Incidently would anyone take Jagielka here?

Hunty is supposed to be off to carlisle on loan.

Just no back up! Ben Haim and Baines would be a great couple of players to get in, but we could do with sacking off Baba and Carr and getting in 4 fullbacks and we still really need 3 CB's.

Sounds good to me. Preferably Derby. Would be good to bring in a striker or two over the summer.

Agreed, although it wont ever beat Ginola against Ferencvaros for me. Emre vs reading 3rd.