morpeth mag

Thought it was clear that Keegan had noticed Guthrie and that Wise et al had founf Jonas. Good teamwork.

Nothing against the Zog but he just isn't a leftback unless we're really chasing a game. His defensive positioning and ability to sense danger are non existant whereas his ability on the ball is class thought I wish his workrate was higher. In all I'm glad he's still here but he's no LB at Old Trafford. Not sure where this leaves Enrique.

without the benefit of hindsight I'd like to take some credit by saying I put mt £5 freebet from Sky on ManU to ensure our cracking start!

Agree he would have been a gamble but there's not many with an eye for the special pass that he has at his age. Arshavin is more of a gamble because of his age and I'm not sure he can play with Modric. Thought Guthrie was great today and won't be disappointed with another CM who can hold and still pass like Tiago/Alonso. Still think Modric instead of Duff today would have been killer.

Spurs lose and panic..........no problem. They will flatter to deceive and be too lightweight. Wish we'd signed Modric though.

Aagree with above poster that we finished the stronger and fitness levels look better than in recent years. Thought everything was impressive aprt from Zog's positioning and Butt's ability to play a suicide ball. Upgrade Duff as well and we may have promise for the season ahead.

Thought the game showed we need a left back and a central midfielder. Interesting to see if Enrique plays against Bolton. i thought we needed two CM before today but was impressed with Guthrie. Duff was OK but is a squad player now. Anyone know why Cacapa didn't make the bench?

Thought he was excellent today especially the first half. Not sure how Butt was MoTM ahead of him.

jack of all trades is our Dell-boy

didn't see it!!!

we need to replace Butt and i'd rather Guthgrie was a back-up so whilst they can both hopefully contribute this is our weakest area by far although I expect Joey b to be a stronger player when he finally returns.

I still hope we are in for Inler but we are having to wait to see if arsenal buy him or not. Still much activity to be had in the next two weeks IMO.

thought he was ok at chelski - I'd rather have central midfielders who can pass and accept the ball in tight spaces - a loan deal gives us a chance to have a proper look at him too. Presume he was good at Lyon and poor at Juve - nothing wrong there necessarily.

apparently he splept in his Mag top............

I'd like us to try and hi-jick the Cuellar bid from Villa - he and Colo would be a great pairing even if CB isn't our top priority. As KK said things will unfold this week.

I mostly agree with morgster but feel midfield is more of a priority than attack. WE agree we need a CM who can control possession but I think Butt is past it and we need a new holding CM player. I view Guthrie as a squad player and Geremi as too slow. I'm not sure where and where and when Barton fits in. I'd still like Martins and Owen to be paired together and think Viduka is a good complement when fit. Carroll could be a fourth striker or we could use one of the wingers to play centrally (Duff?) if we play five in midfield. In short I'd like an Emre who stayed fit and a giant to patrol in front og the back four (Faye?) and help protect dead balls against the likes of Bolton. In my dreams I'd like better but think KK should be able to progress with these two.

I'd rather have Faye as a central midfield player than Butt if we don't get anyone in - might be possible if we get this signing.

Saw him once against our reserves. Best attacker on the pitch. Shame we can't get him permanently. By time we get Aimar the press will be 'Don't cry for me.......' as they close up on Keegan when we go 4-3 down.

keyboard f**k up drift already imparted even without the aj available for £1m less jibe

thank god we missed out on him - useless in the big games - I hear andt John

Cracking player - beyond us at the moment though - if Russia hadn't beaten Greece it could have been so diiferent - ce la vie

also renewed with the three year deal

Just you I'm afraid.

Thought that Emre looked a decent player; especially in a three man midfield. Might be worth a shout.

maths check please - those wages are per week - £9m pa