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No chance, they aren't there for a mutual love of football. My money is on a Silvestre deal. No chance they are there to just watch the game? Or no chance for O'Shea?

I was wondering what the hell they were carrying on about.... You forget the crap you have to put with when you use IE.

What a difference Diouf makes for them. Couldn't understand why he wasn't included from the start.

Good news. Really good news. He tears us up.

The price mentioned was 6m. I'd definitely take him for that. Plays CM and striker--- on the left at Real Madrid too. 25 year-old replacing Solano and Dyer.

Positive they will be replaced. Enrique came out of the blue. I anticipate the same for Luque and Solano's replacements.

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Can't agree. * Luque hasn't shown us anything to be counted as an asset. * Solano is a reserve player-- shouldn't be starting. A loss, but not a major loss. Couldn't give us a full 90 minutes anyway. * Dyer's speed is a loss. But (1) he figured to be a reserve player-- wasn't going to displace Milner or a striker; (2) Smith can fill that role Our options are still better than average. Agree that we need to bring in some speed, but the situation's not quite that "dire". Milner Barton Smith Geremi N'Zogbia Duff Enrique We'll be okay when players return.

Can't believe you (pl.) rate Mido over Smith. Or Cassano. Think we've done well with Smith. More versatile and better attitude. If you're trying to build a team....

This thread isn't even about Luque ffs. Every thread can strive to be a Luque thread. We all have dreams. If Dyer and Solano want to go, sell them.... £8m. Buy Gudjohnsen. He can play up top or in the midfield.

No. He's not. Next.

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Martins

First off, Warner is a corrupt SOB. He's looking for a bribe or automatic qualification for T$T. Second, there are two-three countries in CONCACAF that really host the WC-- Mexico, United States and perhaps, Canada. The rotation is rather silly.

You think it might be those My Football Club dudes? I heard they finally raised the dough.

I'd expect Taylor, Milner, and Martins to be locks. Surprised they're not being picked by some.

Interesting. The top two vote-getters have never played for the club before-- 97% agree.

1. Manchester United 2. Chelsea 3. Liverpool 4. Arsenal ----------------- 5. Newcastle United 6. West Ham United ----------------- 7. Tottenham 8. Everton 9. Manchester City 10. Portsmouth 11. Aston Villa 12. Blackburn 13. Birmingham City 14. Bolton 15. Reading 16. Sunderland 17. Middlesbrough ----------------- 18. Fulham 19. Wigan 20. Derby

Gordon has looked very good in Scotland. Barry Ferguson looked world class in Scotland. Even Boumsong looked like a competent defender in Scotland. They've certainly got themselves a good keeper either way, but still paid a daft fortune for a player in the last year of his contract. TBF Boumsong looked decent his first half season here. Not he didn't. He got skinned by a part timer in his debut and never got any better. You've got a rather selective memory. We had a number on these boards nominating him for captain. While he wasn't worth anything close to 8m. He was decent.

Gordon has looked very good in Scotland. Barry Ferguson looked world class in Scotland. Even Boumsong looked like a competent defender in Scotland. They've certainly got themselves a good keeper either way, but still paid a daft fortune for a player in the last year of his contract. TBF Boumsong looked decent his first half season here.

Can you update predictions up until the weekly deadline?

Deco and Appiah More defenders please.

5th

.................................Given................................... Carr............Taylor............Rozenhal...............N'Zogbia ........Solano..................Geremi.......................Milner ....................................Smith............................ ...... ........................Viduka..............Martins................. . Subs: Harper, Luque, Butt, Ameobi, Ramage

Am I happy? Sure. I have a few lingering doubts-- call it a habit of mind. We've bought some defenders-- I trust that they are quality. I'm disappointed that Dyer is still with the club. Same goes with Carr. All that said, Sam has done a great job. Considering that we are not in Europe.