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Also, it wasn't fan engagement either IMO. It was 'handling'.

Spot on. I never forget that line when considering the machinations of the incumbent regime. That line was in reference to how we negotiate with other clubs wasn't it? Not to how we treat the fans? Llambias actually did some decent work in terms of fan engagement.

Spot on. I never forget that line when considering the machinations of the incumbent regime.

Mixed bag as usual from Shearer.

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JK will call an executive meeting, summon the players and tell them in the strictest possible terms to stop getting injured like pussies. That'll be the end of that.

I want to see this. It would be funny, but it'd also suggest we have a playful relationship/reaction to him I think. [/£0.02] Now, if we used his next line as the standalone banner text...

2nd prize is 2 pairs...

Edit: *Big Geordie's link to a forum with pics of Kelly Brook * :lol:

I bet the dude in charge for making sure all the various parameters set can interact with one another and produce a viable set of fixtures which minimise hassle for fans and pleases the optimal number of people gets properly pissed when Sky crash the party and fuck up their beautiful fixture list

Quite interesting. Nice to know they factor in considerations like travel.

Is it not the point that no such suitable test exists though? Such a test would include a hiring policy procedure which would mean top jobs didn't just go to his mates? I understand that fans aren't owners of the club in any technical sense, so there is no obligation for Ashley to maximise their investment, but there should be an obligation for the club to use the money invested by the fans for the intended use under which it was given, because without the fans, for what good reason does the club exist? Under the status quo, I agree that fans are more akin to customers than, say donors to a charity who are obliged to use the funds towards specified charitable aims, but my point is that I don't think it should be this way. THATS MY BELIEVES, anyway.

I wish I could see Ethi's non-reaction to this thread.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22959336 Didn't realise things were so far along.

Best chance of a win/result would be an away fixture I think. Imagine a lot of the nervousness/pressure of playing at home after our last three results there will carry through. If the side had their first fixture at SJP after a creditable draw/win () away, then maybe some tension would leave their play. All tremendously optimistic stuff though, obviously

Very realistic chance of this one IMO.

If he scores this season, I'm going to celebrate with a Football Italia style 'GOOOOOOOOOOAL-TIEEEEREEEEZ-...O'

Did anyone actually hear this? I'm finding it hard to believe he really said this. Everyone except you The transcript doesn't do it justice. The emphasis and pride he placed on having the ability to pick up a phone was unbelievable/hilarious - depending on which side of maudlin and hysterical you were fluctuating on at the time.

Wait, wouldn't that just be shouting 'Kinnear out' in our own homes?

A ball's not even been kicked man. Put the razor blades away. Top half finish, easy. Funnily enough, I wasn't even talking about the football. We're a long way off that yet. Good effort, though. You're a credit to this site. Cheers. Not got round to responding to that PM, I see.

Probably Premier League IMO. Fifth placed finish and 'mitigating circumstances' (injuries/Europa etc) which will be swallowed gratefully by prospective new employers.

A ball's not even been kicked man. Put the razor blades away. Top half finish, easy.

Good work Lee. Go get em you little newshound you. This forum