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Not sure what all the fuss is about - people citing that the club should be getting games and dates publicised so fans can make their holiday arrangements....is that really the point of pre-season? Nut has it spot on, the club can't make arrangements until they know what season they're preparing for. They've seemingly had an iron or two in the fire, which haven't come to fruition due to other clubs/sponsorship and they're going ahead with alternative arrangements. Or, we can use the lack of concrete info to bash the club, slag off Pardew and write off the season. Who is lowering expectations now? As for the Man Utd comparison - they're going on a promotional tour to increase brand awareness/merchandising revenues. Of course they're going to be advertising it early, the sponsors want to use their brand as much as possible! The key players may not even travel if they've been on international duty.

What do we need to start a thread? He's one of our transfer targets for the summer.

Linked to him since January - strong noises coming from those behind the scenes about a transfer to SJP this summer. £5-6m for an English winger.

No need to be nasty about other posters, Mojo

How's that?

Are Everton a bigger club than ourselves?

sod's law you should miss a penalty after bringing up the question of who gets to take it

Probably just his hangover kicking in, he was a bit blurry

Odds of Neesy being too hungover to hear his alarm clock?

Byeeee.

Where's the mention for the Southampton fullback?

Bit harsh IMO. Thought it was a canny offer and was going to a worthy cause. Beren, that is.

Not if you put it on Real Madrid to win in the Champs League.

Presumably it's covered by the difference in prize money for league finish.

If he only has a year left on his contract, what do we gain by doing it? We'd have to pay the severance.

Reminds me when Neesy said similar about Ashley pocketing the Carroll money and not buying another striker. Soon changed his mind when that "cheap freebie" Ba scored the goals that kept us in the top 7...

Yep. Sets the club back 10 years... 2002/03 - just enjoyed one of the most exciting, record-breaking Champions League runs and in the title hunt until March Sets the club back 20 years... 1992/93 - just been promoted to the Premiership and about to go on one of the most exciting Premiership debut seasons Sets the club back 30 years... 1982/83 - just had a debut season from 'club legend' Kevin Keegan and about to embark on a Keegan-inspired promotion campaign which would live long in the memory Which decade are we hoping is repeated this summer?

POIDH

has the phone in been cancelled? Perfectly played, sir. Awwww, you always quote me, or respond to my posts. Its real sweet. Pretty sure I quoted huss9's post then again, at least it's someone else quoting your own post, rather than you quoting yourself again and again to finally get someone's attention Hey guys! Guys! I said hello! HELLOOOOOO! Anyone listening to me? has the phone in been cancelled? I did post earlier but no one answered yeah been set back and to be "re arranged after the arsenal game" FIIIIIINALLY - I thought you all had me on ignore! Might as well say 'hello' again

has the phone in been cancelled? Perfectly played, sir.

He doesn't trust Ashley to appoint anyone better. As CG pointed out, he's been a classy poster despite the cynicism thrown his way in the last few pages.

I'm sorry but that is hilarious and not in a good way. That is such a 'holier than thou' attitude towards supporting the club it's depressing. 'The club isn't going to reach your standards to make up for your shit life so chose something else' seems to be the general theme. You can accept the realism that we're not great and we shoulsnt exopect to be and you can do so because it's not making up for deficiencies in your life? I'm sorry but my life is great, and the football I've been subjected to this season is fucking shite, mate. Totally unacceptable and none of the shite excuses peddled wash. I'm sure this applies to everyone else too. What a terrible post. Just so insular. Didn't realise you were using two accounts.