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So Mbiwa isn't coming here, ah well, as long as we get Douglas...

This is great news, so pleased for Hatem He's going to unleash hell upon England (him and Cabaye) but tbh, think I'm going to stay neutral on the 11th - on the one hand, will be great to see Ben Arfa and Yohan playing but on the other, I really can't support any other team over England.

Urgh (though probably just about the right price...).

The brutal truth.

unfortunately it's torres If Torres doesn't thrive from those players behind him, then there really is no hope for him.

Hazard's off to Chelsea.

Has to be a pisstake like. There's just no way that this is true

Phew, was really afraid of Henderson getting the nod! In any case, Barry's injury is a blessing in disguise, he would have been torn apart in CM against the big guns from the French, Swedish and even Ukrainian teams.

Well, Hazard's taking his sweet time. Prick.

It was mentioned in the Olympics thread. Personally (and selfishly), I don't want him to be anywhere near the GB squad, mainly because he's just recovering from quite a long layoff - I'd rather he go through rehabilitation and get himself ready for pre-season tbh. Don't think he's ready for a return to competitive action just yet, it's a bit risky.

Well then, if they do get Llorente, it would be quite a coup. With him, Podolski (and Van Persie, provided he stays), Arsenal would arguably have one of the best strikeforces in the PL next season. 2012/13 title contenders?

Yes he is. Tbf, I think that because he hasn't played in ages, it just feels like he's out of contract this summer.

That is indeed fair enough. Yep, definitely sounds like man management to me I don't think anyone is really expecting to see Williamson as first choice come August though.

Not sure what you mean. Legitimate question. What you read was clearly a load of bollocks man. Pardew said, or at least implied, that in the phone-in he did a couple weeks back, IIRC. Hmmm, didn't realise that but I guess that's more of a man management thing than an actual footballing decision on Pardew's part.

Not sure what you mean. Legitimate question. What you read was clearly a load of bollocks man.

The "hauled off" line again? That man has issues

No update on Gordon Ramsay then...

You're getting sacked in the morning!

Game over. Decent finish from Ratboy.

Nice try

Here he comes

Bring on Woody!

Maybe Seedorf will actually attempt to score a goal now?

Will Ferrell knacked, was hoping he would nick a goal, ah well.