Rich

Carr/Hughes and Bernard(Babayaro)/Elliott in 04/05?

Wayne Quinn was still there as well. 3 for each position.

I'm sure we had at least 2 for each position back in 01/02. Weren't Griffin, Hughes, Barton, Elliott and Bernard all at the club at one stage then?

It makes you look like a joke. Devalues the club further in potential targets' eyes. But if you need a an experienced 'keeper, which they do, why not go for the best you can attain? The story might be a load of bollocks anyway, but if it's not all they did was sound out Casillas and his agent. It's not like they've released a statement saying: "WE'RE AFTER CASILLAS!" Because there is no way Real would ever sell Casillas for any sum of money, and there is no way Casillas would leave Real. A better idea would be to go for the best keeper who's not already in a top side in one of the top leagues. Ambitious, but also practical. Have you even read the article? If it's true (which it's probably not), it says that they offered his buy-out clause, so Real Madrid wouldn't have a say. I haven't. Should have considered that all Spanish players have buyout clauses because of the rules in their league. still applies though. It does indeed, should have really mentioned that. I do think your way is more logical, of course, but I honestly can't fault them for aiming high first of all after they contrived to land Robinho over the summer. I do think they'll shock one or two with the players they manage to get in January/next summer, though, simply because of the spending power they have and the fact they've already got the first piece of the puzzle. Regardless of the circumstance that led Robinho to City, you'd imagine he'd be something of a catalyst for some other big names to go there - maybe more the likes of Diego from Werder than Sneijder from Real, though.

It makes you look like a joke. Devalues the club further in potential targets' eyes. But if you need a an experienced 'keeper, which they do, why not go for the best you can attain? The story might be a load of bollocks anyway, but if it's not all they did was sound out Casillas and his agent. It's not like they've released a statement saying: "WE'RE AFTER CASILLAS!" Because there is no way Real would ever sell Casillas for any sum of money, and there is no way Casillas would leave Real. A better idea would be to go for the best keeper who's not already in a top side in one of the top leagues. Ambitious, but also practical. Have you even read the article? If it's true (which it's probably not), it says that they offered his buy-out clause, so Real Madrid wouldn't have a say.

Ronaldinho. One of the biggest players in the world, taken from SkySports.com. Today.

It makes you look like a joke. Devalues the club further in potential targets' eyes. But if you need a an experienced 'keeper, which they do, why not go for the best you can attain? The story might be a load of bollocks anyway, but if it's not all they did was sound out Casillas and his agent. It's not like they've released a statement saying: "WE'RE AFTER CASILLAS!"

Where's the harm in trying if the money is available?

It was a bit of a crime we didn't get both a LB and a RB in the summer, to be honest, let alone one or the other.

We could do with some cover at full-back mind. I know we have centre halves who can play there but I'd rather have specialist players if you know what I mean. A good, up-and-coming RB would be ideal really. Obviously he needs to be capable enough to step in when needed and with the potential to be the full-time successor when Habib leaves/packs-in, though. Not much to ask...

Probably not, but unfortunately that's not simply how a player's "worth" is calculated. He's the most well-known name in our squad which adds pennies straight away, all the people that matter (managers and team-mates) are bigging him up at every turn which will again strengthen his position, he's now the club captain which does the same and I'd be willing to bet he's still the biggest (or round abouts) seller of merchandise at the club, too, and the most valuable from an advertising perspective, easily. It could probably be argued that he is worth it overall, but of course he's not if you're simply talking performance-related pay. ADD: Who is though, these days, in our squad?

Deja vu.

Another tick for the Wise/Jiminez scouting system then and if the club are still behaving like 2nd raters he'll be off in a couple of years time I don't think you'll find it funny if it happens. I wouldn't, no, but I'm not laughing at the prospect of that am I?

Soooo cynical these days

The forum or the website itself? The website was still a bit topsy-turvy this morning but should be alright now. The forum shouldn't have been affected at all. Anyone else have issues?

Another tick for the Wise/Jiminez scouting system then and if the club are still behaving like 2nd raters he'll be off in a couple of years time

Homepage fine for everyone now? Should be porno-free and look a bit cleaner than previously (as far as the sidebar goes in particular.)

Still messing with the homepage! WordPress is cabbaged.

Aye that's to be expected mate, no worries.

Was that just on the main website? If so, I'm trying to sort out the "hacking" stuff that's happened recently. Main site will be down for a bit. Forum should be fine.

It was Ant & Dec's idea to hand out the free scarves wasn't it? Seem to remember reading that somewhere. Never heard that myself!

One of the few things this club has done with any class in recent times. Fantastic night. Even had Ant and Dec man.

If we're focusing on lack of support from the FB alone, I think you're neglecting the fact that Enrique gets forward even less than Beye here.

No, but I heard Greg saw two of him!

He didn't score this weekend. He's slipping. He didn't play, obviously, but still...you expect more from The Ranger.