Disco

Leicester 7-1 I think I'm going to have to say of the games I've been fortunate enough to attend. We also stuffed Barnsley 6-0 a few weeks earlier which was a very good performance.

Did John Hartson get done for booted Eyal Berkovic in the face? If not, nothing should come of this (in theory). Blatant PR move from the FA btw.

Ben Alnwick still knocking about at Spurs?

Fuck me, this Spurs are stealing our players crap is boring. I'm not usually one to have a go bu change the fucking record.

What went on there then?

I thought Arsenal had already bought him a while back.

Decent acquisition although don't know whether he'll be a starter as Richards, Corluka, Dunne as all decent and he is poor at LB.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2008/jul/30/guardianbookoffootball2

Man United but with Chelsea pushing them all the way. Then I would imagine a gap with then Liverpool 3rd, Arsenal 4th. Depends on injuries and what not though. Arsenal need to replace Flamini and Gilberto and refrain from playing Eboue & Senderos to be in with a chance of winning the league and Liverpool need to get knocked out all of the cups at the first hurdle to be in with a chance.

Suprised their new away kit isn't orange. Pretty exciting team they're building there: Diarra Sneijder Robinho - V.D.Vaart - Robben V.Nistelrooy not too mention: Raul, Saviola, Baptista, De La Red ect.

I am, looked ok against Doncaster but it's difficult to tell but I trust KK's judgement. Yup, at the end of the day Keegan has worked with him for a week and seen him in a full game, so I am very comfortable with the decision. Also seems to be a very athletic and versatile defender, which is very useful. We do lack a younger defender who is strong and athletic at the club, so it's a solid move. definitely, reminded me of a younger version of Distin v Donny

He better get number 46!

Sounds promising, if indeed he is any good. His rep suggests so but i have not seen anything like enough of him play live/TV to comment further. Wheres Guillem Balague when you need him?

Just a thought here but could the reason for Spurs and us having similar transfer targets be Jimenez. I mean wasn't Jimenez the one who negotiated bringing Ramos to Spurs so you'd presume from that he has some sort of link to the Tottenham heirarchy. Would also imagine agents are touting a lot of similar names to us, Spurs, City and the like as all teams need players and have new managers in place.

played there for large parts of last season and for Holland at the Euro's although that was a part of a 4-5-1/4-3-3 system.

So I take it Gerrard will play out wide this season (on the left) then, as appears to be the case with England under Capello also. I don't think would be looking to move out left as he has made the England Squad as a very effective defensive midfielder int he centre of the park. Gerrard played some of his best football on the right and was also voted player of the year, not so good on the left though. Maybe a line up something like this if we keep Alonso and still get Barry. Reina Carra - Skrtel -Agger -Dossena Mascherano Gerrard - Alonso -Barry Keane Torres Why has Carragher been shunted to RB by Rafa? Seems a strange one as he offers little going forward.

maybe he buys them just so he can reel off the array of Falklands material he has at training?

how tall is he?

good news

Looks very raw to be fair to the lad, similar to Distin is stature and pace etc and with a bit of coaching could probably be a decent player.

On a seperate note I though Guthrie looked tidy, like a more positive version of Scott Parker, similar tenacity etc.

Never going to get a funnier/better reception in his career i think its fair to say. Forrrrrty, Forty Six, nobody knows his naaaame.

Safe to say we're going to need the Duke, Martins and Owen to do the business this season. We looked ok keeping the ball in spells but no conviction/creative spark in the final third. Also the lack of substitutions made shows our lack of depth when a few people are out. At least its only friendly and we can only get better. Should if nothing else show we need some strength in depth. Fans gave Bassong a day to remember n all.

3pm

That was my first thought as well. He looks a little incredulous. sits near me that bloke in the cap.