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It's funny that very few of the players linked with English clubs (and us in particular) seem to have actually moved, or indeed gone elsewhere. Inler, Gomis, Arda, Derdiyok, Arshavin etc are all just as available now as they were a month or two ago. Fairly decent chance that we're still after one or two of them IMO. They could well be holding out hope that one of the really big clubs will come in for them, and if that doesn't happen then they'll settle for someone like us. Then in turn the bigger clubs are working their way trough their targets and will be telling these guys' agents that they still may be back in for them before the window closes if other targets don't work out. So naturally they are playing the waiting game hoping for the best move possible, which forces teams like us to play a waiting game as well.

Hope not, Zog at left back, Milner right wing, Duff left wing. That what you're hoping for or what the bibs would indicate? Cos if N'Zogbia plays full back at Old Trafford then we'll get bummed. Had that magical Maradona-ish run in the 6-0 game last season. I would have taken 6-1 before the game if I knew Zoggy would have scored (ok, not really). Goal of the f'in decade. I'd stick him and Jonas on the flanks, but I fear it'll be Jimmy Stepovers who'll get the nod over Zoggy. Agree about that run, would have been an amazing goal. Didn't even make the MOTD highlights though as I recall.

Hope not, Zog at left back, Milner right wing, Duff left wing. That what you're hoping for or what the bibs would indicate? Cos if N'Zogbia plays full back at Old Trafford then we'll get bummed.

Dave's in one of his moods.

That's brilliant.

Tooj does look a bit like Pete Doherty, never spotted that before.

I really hope that title is a direct quote from Keegan.

I'd rather he'd stayed but honestly not all that arsed about it, you'd swear we'd sold Martins the way some are going on. The gap between him and Taylor is nowhere near as large as some people would have you believe, and I still believe Taylor will ultimately be the better defender and, as the younger player, is probably the right guy to be playing in the interests of the team's long-term development.

that team would like awesome with a top class CM Plus a better winger than Milner and a good target man. I'd have Jonas on the right with N'Zogbia on the left myself, but I think Milner's pre-season form will get him the nod.

Feel a lot more positive with Colo, Jonas and Martins all potentially starting. Given, Beye Taylor Coloccini Enrique Milner Butt Guthrie Jonas Martins Duff Is my bet for how we'll line up, and while I still have to bet that we'll lose I think we'll give it a good go and make Man U work for it. 2/3 - 1 to Man U is my bet, with us being well in the game until late on.

Still works a charm.

Shocking.

Was never worried.

How vague.

You don't think Taylor can improve to the level that Faye was at this past year Tooj?

Have people entertained the notion that maybe, just maybe, Taylor might improve next year? Better partner beside him, hopefully better midfield to protect him, a year older, better manager that'll give him some confidence. Any of these things of any interest to people? Or has he been given up on entirely? I'd agree Faye is the better player right now, but he's hardly amazing by any means and I'd say with the right coaching Taylor can easily improve to his level. Being younger it's a pretty logical move having him in front of Faye as far as I can see.

Either way, I'd say part of what makes Villa work is that they have a lot pace in the attacking third to feed off Carew. How do you see Milner fitting in then? There's only so much that good coaching can do as far as I'm concerned, and I'll be very, very surprised if Milner is ever considered a good crosser of the ball, though a bit of improvement to make his crossing more consistent will doubtless be a big help to his game, given the amount of truly abysmal crosses he does put in.

Tough crowd.

Strange that this one seems to have legs, I've been dismissing it since it happened. Anyway, would appear that KK sees Taylor as part of both the future and present Newcastle team if he's prepared to let Faye leave. Reckon there'll be a few people upset with that.

I agree, but it's why I could see him signing Milner as it's the only way he seems to know. Edit: I'm assuming you mean in the league, and aren't being a smart arse.

What a shit post.

Villa after Milner seems a strange one, as part of what made them so effective last year was the sheer pace and directness of player like Young and Agbonlahor out wide, teams couldn't deal with it. Not even Jon will argue that Milner is suited to that sort of style so the only thing I can think of is that they'll look to play him centrally and take advantage of his engine and Villa's relatively direct style. Rafa is an easy one to figure out. He hasn't got it in him to bring in a proper flair player that'll really make a difference for them in wide areas so Milner is another Rafa type of player. Hard-working, versatile and able to produce the odd moment here or there that'll justify bringing him in.

On the other hand we'll look pretty stupid if Man U have an off day and nick a one goal win because Taylor drops a clanger to gift them their winner. If he's fit he should play, nobody's gonna hold a bad performance at Man U against him (well some people will, but they'll be mongs).

And here we....... GO!

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