Mr Logic

He's hardly needed anymore. Last season we didn't have much up front, this season is a complete turnaround including an improving Luque that might make the EPL grade with a smidgeon of luck thrown in. If we can afford his wages then we have a luxury in the sidelines waiting to help us out sometimes.

Some London rag put the blame on Ashley, they claim he got upset about something with WHU's method of dealing or just felt the price was too low and put the price up. I doubt that's true however.

Come back Vic...

Just discovered Vic's gone, never managed to work him out. He clearly wasn't stupid as some of his posts proved, wonder what he's like in person. If he behaves anything like the way he does did on here he must wander round with permanent black-eyes and/or teeth missing. Strange guy.

Sam is probably fucked right off that this story has got out, Villareal have been a tad hasty in reporting this.

On another note that surely puts one of Drago or Baines off the list, ..........assuming the Enrique deal doesn't get hi-jacked.

Just wondering, but is everyone who has been wailing and gnashing teeth about Sam/The Board begining to wish they'd kept quiet?

Exact same thought went through my mind when he specifically mentioned Bolton would be fitter than us when we played them.

Looks as camp as a row of tents in that picture.

Gordon Lee's Black 'n' White Army.

I'm the same age as you NE5, give or take a year or two at a guess. Went to my first match in the old covered Leazes in 1974. The bit in bold is a bit premature to say the least, and I don't agree with your comment that the signings are the same standard as way back either. A lot of the purchases then were no-hope journeymen. As to Allardyce looking unhappy you or I cannot say with certainty that it is down to the board. It could have been getting turned down by players at the last moment. Personally I think it was probably a combination of the board moving too slow through inexperience and a couple of targets he (Sam) thought he had nailed but falling through. He looks a bit perkier now though. At the end of the day, as you say, results count and if they surpass the previous board in the long run it will be happy days; but give them more than a month before you condemn them, please.

You did reply to it plus I read it and yes it disappeared.

Cracking pic.

Tall, RB, Knee surgery, sounds about right. (Delaney, obviously.. before someones says wtf you on about?)

Is that not just some gimp sat in his bedroom eating Doritos and masturbating that updates that thing though? Hey, I resent that, I've never editted Wiki nufcblog in my life!

I like the look of that, almost a completely new team.

I've never heard of him.

In that case I don't know, or understand, why you felt the need to say: They did meet according to the media, so what? I meet my boss every single day of my working life unless one of us is on holiday. The so what? is answered by my feeling that Sam will be more informed now. Which is good news along with Mort's latest comments. We agree about Mort's comments yes?

They did meet according to the media, so what? I meet my boss every single day of my working life unless one of us is on holiday. Hmm, I was actually replying to a post of Baggio's. More specifically his last paragraph. In the meantime three other posts arrvive making it look, perhaps, as though I was replying to you. BAGGIO: Have I been on the wind up? I suppose I have in a way but I was (and still am) genuinely worried about going into the season without the players we need, as I've said we heard it all last summer how we'd get the players in we need but ended up with the likes of Bernard at the last minute, I've got alot more faith in Allardyce but there's still a question mark over Mort and his ability to deliver, Sam's comments haven't helped the situation either if I'm being honest. And then me: I think there has been a lack of communication with Allardyce too, though he will have known more than us. But didn't they just meet again for talks two or three days ago. Hopefully Sam is more relaxed now, as we should be also. I see I'll have to use [ quote ] more often.

I think there has been a lack of communication with Allardyce too, though he will have known more than us. But didn't they just meet again for talks two or three days ago. Hopefully Sam is more relaxed now, as we should be also.

Great to hear those comments, getting the foundations right is what builds a strong house. Interesting about the debt, suggests there was stuff hidden from general public knowledge, though not surprising. Everyone should take heart from reading that, very uplifting. Oh, and I should add. "You'd be amazed at the quality of player that wants to sign for us." That might finally be coming true over the next couple of years.

I had a feeling it might be Everton he has agreed to join when I woke up this morning, this thread is certainly funny if Smith is not coming near us.

If it is Smith I think he'll prove to be a valuable addition to the squad. Surprised at the amount of negativity from some people which seems more prejudice than reason. Doubt you'll see Smiths head dropping in a game and starting to walk dejectedly round the pitch like Dyer did on occasion. Nor will he fall asleep on the goal line defending a corner. I'm sure he will contribute more to the team results over a season than Dyer ever did.

The new regime will have a more relaxed view I think, or they should do as in my opinion it's in their interests to generate as much publicity/enthusiasm for the club as possible. These streams are the most contentious but the quality is so poor that only the financially challenged choose that option. Anyone who can afford it will already be signed up to their chosen provider such as Sky or Setanta. Football has been priced out of the range of some people. To try and deny them any access to images and or poor quality clips of action is self-defeating. They should encourage it. One site I know that specialises in providing links to streams are of the opinion that links are definitely not illegal anyway. It's just a signpost. Hardcore media barons may view that differently and I don't expect this site to change it's stance without some advice but it is something that should perhaps be brought up at the upcoming fan representatives and board meeting. In a way that is as coherent and appealing as possible.

If the powers that be, the new board, recognise the psychological effect a noisy passionate support can have on both the opposition and the home team then they would do their utmost to try and improve the situation. The current ground at times can seem almost passionless compared to times in the past and I'm quite sure the periods of almost total silence are even more disconcerting to the players than when a few boos ring out. As with anything there is no one factor that causes a problem or forms a solution. But exciting football coupled with dedicated singing sections (standing?) in lower tiers of the ground would go along way to improving the situation.