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Markovic might liven things up, but Sunderland will do their best impression of a parked bus at home as usual.

Same. I forgot he was still there until a month ago. Went off my radar completely.

Pardew generally likes to do it slowly and painfully, sucking the life out of the club. Perfect.

I want him to do nothing overtly bad as I want him to stay there, and not be available for hire here.

Not sure. Garde worked under similar conditions. I don't think the club would have a problem with an ambitious manager per force, but if that ambition required heavy financial backing, of course, there will be an issue. I think an increasing swathe of clubs operate like this now too. Pardew was an insanely big problem and I do truly believe he was deeply embedded in the regime and that it was his inability to deal with competing in multiple competitions which resulted in the club's policy on focusing exclusively on the league. His removal/replacement may signal the end of it. If a new manager can keep us in the league (it's difficult to fall out of with the dross in there) and bring in extra matchday/TV revenue for Ashley, without requiring extra transfer funds, I can't see it being a problem at the executive level. Maybe I'm being optimistic, but there's nothing to stop us becoming like Southampton are now - with the exception that their academy tends to produce better players.

http://www.blog.woolwicharsenal.co.uk/archives/6695

Not massively obscure but Alex Manninger. Notable in my mind for being granted special dispensation to get a PL medal despite not managing the requisite 10 appearances in the season as his contribution in however many games he did play was so important.

They're not the same thing. If Chelsea are 2-0 up at HT and the game finishes 2-0, the HT/FT bet comes through but the other doesn't. Given Mourinho's shut-up shop mentality it's justifiably shorter tbh.

Nice that.

I thought this was about shit puns on NO posters. An XI comprised of players such as SanToon Roque Cruz and Rob Elliotman.

Looks like one of the Nasty Boyz.

Bit premature breaking out the gifs!

Lyon won a game in hand 3-1 on that day and moved up to 11th FW(little)IW.

Sake. True though. It's not like. Blaming the fans for the past shite is unfair. Fans who abused protesters? Nah not unfair at all People who abused protesters fair enough, but I think people who had a different opinion on Pardew are entitled. They deserve what they wanted: Pardew. They weren't part of the solution, they were part of the problem (often actively stymieing the efforts of those who did try to oppose Pardew). I just can't see why they ought to benefit from the spoils of his removal. What do you propose? One manager for us and one for them?

Sake. True though. It's not like. Blaming the fans for the past shite is unfair. Fans who abused protesters? Nah not unfair at all People who abused protesters fair enough, but I think people who had a different opinion on Pardew are entitled. They deserve what they wanted: Pardew. They weren't part of the solution, they were part of the problem (often actively stymieing the efforts of those who did try to oppose Pardew). I just can't see why they ought to benefit from the spoils of his removal.

I hate it when people comment on things that they haven't got a clue about. That's going a bit far for me. Froggy should be allowed to discuss what films and TV shows he likes.

Club statement announcing the full-time appointment of John Carver as Head Coach in 5, 4, 3...

Even if true, you'd think if he was not amenable to being a yes man to Ashley then talks would sour quickly.

Sake. True though.

I can't believe a single word this guy says. Nut is not a liar.

get vince in,he still around? http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/wwe-owner-vince-mcmahon-reported-to-be-sniffing-around-newcastle-united-with-a-view-to-incredible-takeover-bid-9135535.html This cracked me up

£70 of CARVoisier cognac to drown my sorrows.

Hoyed a tenner on Carver to soften the inevitable blow.