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Well I don't think an expectation above Bernard and Babayaro is too demanding for him?

No Kluivert 2nd plz.

I won't sell Taylor unless he reaches 26. I understand why people dislike him or claiming him error-prone and playing like a clown but I think he's different---it isn't the same case as Bramble. Bramble's error-prone is due to his lack of concentration and composure which can never be cured, however, Taylor's error prone is more due to he's trying too much new techniques---his determination to improve outweighs a defender's responsibilities. And I guess that's what Big Sam told Taylor to do---try more new things and improve now under the guidance of Capaca and Rozehnal, or else you are really finished. A good example is you should able to observe his playing style has changed a bit, he's more eager to hold up the ball and control the rythem rather than scramble it out like Bramble and O'Brien. That's a good sign to me. And if this season's target is just a top six finish, why not give him a year to improve then? In crucial cup matches we can rely on Capaca and Rozehnal.

Disappointing result, but fair play to Big Sam, this team is a lot better than last year's and, please give him 2-3 years to make the team up, which he announced immediately after his appointment. Why bashing the team when it's finally showing glimpse of hope after so many years of dark ages?

Officially the end of Luque?

I'd rather have a right back and a right winger than a goal keeper. Krul has the potential and we should give him chances.

As long as he doesn't score against us I'm ok. Well he took 3 points out of our fierce rival this season will only do us good right?

Probably because he knows we aren't going to extend his contract.

Exactly what happened to Riquelme during his time at Barca. That's why it's his fault to find a club that don't allows him to be "No.10". He should either find a relegation team or remain at Sporting but not coming to EPL. This is his fault and he's bearing the result. He has the ability to succeed but will never utilize for us. Actually it will only be utilized if he remains in Sporting for his whole career.

A very good comparison: Riquelme. You either take a gamble by building the whole team around him to make him shine, or simply just don't use him cause he's shit as a team player. At that time he shouldn't come to Newcastle, who's ruled by Shearer. No one will let Viana to take up the key player role.

It also seems like Steven Taylor won't be automatic first choice this season. Or else he should have the armband.

We don't have Euro Football now, and please remember we still have a player called Babayaro. As long as he's in the list we should consider him as a emergency replacement for Enrique. If situation really becomes very bad we can spend money again on January but not now, where right back is obviously needing new players. For centre back, we are already facing the problem of putting Taylor on the bench, Damage in occational circumstances can do a job there too. What I wanna say is, as we don't have Euro Football this season, our main focus should be on building the best 11 players rather than finding quality subs. So I won't be too sad if we couldn't get Dragu, but I will be extremely worried if we continue to use Carr this season, understand?

Well actually I'm not too sad if he doesn't sign as long as we really get Enrique.

Nasri is my hope.

can we recall Krul now?

Jesus Christ...That's the most ridiculous attack against Luque so far.

Couldn't agree. He's injury prone and as long as he's fit for match it's ok, this match's result counts nth.

That's why the 2m compensation story sounds credible.

Sneijder? probably cost us over 15m, no thanks. Why can't Smith play that role like what Nolan did in Bolton?

I really don't mind if those money can finish off this cunt's career, if he really ask for 2m compensation. It's like "yea you can have these 2m in exchange for your career".

Well, I don't mind rotting him in reserves, and probably ban him from all the trainings so to make him unable to play in top level matches anymore.

This is sensational.

I'd rather he injured now than in next year, when we are having cup finals....

well it's a sad news but... a 500k-1m swoop for Rose anyone?

So sunddenly we are flooded with decent defenders! Is this Newcastle United?