Sifu

The game's tailed off a bit like.

This might be because of the opposition and occasion but we're looking fluid so far. Positive stuff.

We've bought quite a lot down today. Canny

7 and 12 respectively.

Went to the game today and all in all, it was your standard pre-season game where not a lot really happened but nevertheless a decent runout. Thought we looked ok in the first half - Shelvey looked up for it and Mitrovic held the ball up decently and took his goal well. Aarons and De Jong tried to make things happen but ultimately their impacts were minimal, unfortunately. Diame was non-existent unfortunately. In terms of the second half, thought we looked a lot more dangerous with Gayle on and our general play was a lot better. Murphy had 2 good runs at the full back on the left and right wings and looked rather decent but overall, it was just the case of him having a runout - the signs for him are promising though. Really liked the look of Lejeune at CB, despite it being his header which gave the Preston player the goal, he looked solid.

Robert Distin Gouffran

Where actually is it out of interest, I'm assuming Manchester? Yeah, specifically Spinningfields in Manchester (just to add more fuel to my already boring Milner-esque post)

I know exactly where that Greggs is

Absolutely stunned and saddened by this Rest in peace.

I'm in.

Fuck yes man!!!!!!!!

Fucking get in!!! Job fucking done. Delighted.

I really do want to give him a chance as I do believe he has something in him to become a competent striker but we simply can't accommodate him anymore - his poor finishing has cost us this calendar year. Should definitely leave him on the bench and start Murphy if Gayle's out injured.

Time to put this thread somewhat back on topic, just saw Mourinho at Marks and Spencers in Manchester.

Happy New Year all!

Anyone fancy watching this somewhere in town?

Merry Christmas N-O!

Just walked past a very agitated Gary Neville outside my work in Manchester.

Making my way to Barnsley from Manchester now. Needless to say, quite looking forward to this game!

I've been a red and a blue. Was a blue for the last Cup.

This is fantastic :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Fuck off Allardyce, you cunt

Aye, I'd be more than happy to go in net again

Interesting piece on .com Did that actually happen? I presume it was the one in the first half when the ball went straight through Sels' hands, rather than catching the simple cross. The whole defence look terrified when crosses come into the box, because nobody has any ounce of expectation that Sels will deal with it. Can't remember that happening in particular but I can remember seeing Lascelles having a go at Sels after a Villa attack in the first half. It didn't look as if Sels took the criticism well - doesn't strike me as a confident individual when under pressure.

I am officially in.

I am provisionally in. Will confirm in the next week or so. EDIT: As ever, I'll play in net.