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Santon has mentioned that he feels comfortable enough on either side. Having said that, it could very well be the case that he's actually more comfortable in one position than the other. We won't know for sure until he gets a run of games at RB really. I have no problems with him starting at LB in the meantime (or even for the medium/long-term).

Awesome additions there

Watch out/unlucky oldtype:

Yep, absolutely brilliant

His performance was underwhelming but thought his passing was decent overall. Some decent set pieces too.

So, has Pardew finally turned the corner? Hmmm. Guess you could also give credit to Hatem for stepping it up in training as well. Either way, this article does sound positive

Canny. Know nothing about him like but best of luck to him.

It could be horrible but within a few games, if the newer, cheaper signings perform well and Graham Carr pulls some worldies out of the bag, people will be saying Cheick who? Fair points but I'm struggling to think of a player who will be as beastly as Cheik. Graham Carr might be able find such a player but then again, he might not. Best case scenario is Tiote staying. tbf what did you know of the twente bit parter before we signed him ? i'd like him to stay as we cant be sure any replacement would be as good but he's not been what he was last season. Hmmm, indeed. Yeah, it's safe to say that most people (including myself) knew nothing about Tiote before he signed for us. So if he is let go, I suppose the scouting team will be able to find a suitable replacement - they have been shown to be trustworthy. Will be gutted if Tiote does leave (I guess such a sentiment has clouded my judgement a bit).

It could be horrible but within a few games, if the newer, cheaper signings perform well and Graham Carr pulls some worldies out of the bag, people will be saying Cheick who? Fair points but I'm struggling to think of a player who will be as beastly as Cheik. Graham Carr might be able find such a player but then again, he might not. Best case scenario is Tiote staying.

Well then, summer will be fun.

Clyde Drexler reckons 2-2.

Sporting's centre half scored a great backheel, deserved score line. Athletic absolutely took the p*ss out of Man U at OT. One of the best games all season. Thanks Will have to catch the highlights somewhere.

Missed the two Manchester games tonight. Quick summary anyone?

Just had a read of this. Oh dear.......... Has to be a pisstake, surely? No-one could be that stupid.

Fucking embarrassing.

Baird, worst GKing performance I've seen since , err, Forster at Leeds. Terrible performance, that first goal we conceded man!

Definitely. They really ruined the game for me.

That was a fucking disgrace like. I've just left, couldn't be arsed with those idiots in the stand anymore.

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^ Was my first proper shirt

That makes him a very meh signing imo, now if hes bought to play alongside Van Persie( either on the left, right or behind him) or in his place when he needs a rest or injured. Then its a fantastic signing. Would still be a decent signing like. Of course, there's a certain risk to Podolski - from what I gather, he's a player who's been pretty much indifferent at club level these past few years (compared to his international exploits anyway) so he probably will need time to settle. If this is the case then he probably won't be Van Persie's replacement as such in the short term (if RVP does go that is) but can see being a capable replacement in the medium/long term.

FWIW, I reckon Podolski will be a good signing for Arsenal. Can see him ultimately being Van Persie's replacement.

This

Content with this. We do need some depth in our squad and Raylor can cover a variety of positions. I've put cover in italics because that should be his role within this squad, a player who is primarily backup. He has been decent this season and has certainly improved so he really does deserve this extension. Decent squad player, no more and no less. Mind you, if he's a regular in the starting XI come next season then some questions do need to be asked.

Looks like it's just quotes lifted from Bild but the BBC are now reporting it: