Mick

Didn't we get Vianna to sign an extension before loaning him out so that his value wouldn't be reduced by the length left on his contract?

That's what has been reported, we could pay that and then send him back next year.

I'm not surprised they are trying to get more out of us at Ben Arfa will only have a year left on his contract in 12 months time and his value will drop because of that.

If we had an agreement with Ben Arfa's club then the only way he will come here is on the agreed terms, I can't see us re-negotiating.

You should feel sorry for her, she has to tell people her dad is English.

I was in the East Stand when he walked, happy days.

To me the delay could also mean that Ashley and his employees haven't a clue as to how fragile our Premiership status is. They seem to once again be only too willing to gamble that we'll have enough to keep us up when in reality we're piss poor and a quality signing is more likely to keep us up than saving what is relatively a pittance when compared to what would be lost through relegation.

Nothing has really happened.

My worry is that they'll be shit in comparison to Nolan.

Still trying to buy the club, I think.

People probably thought that the statement was a bluff to try and get plyers on the cheap rather than paying inflated prices.

You don't look out of place either, well done.

What optimism do you see in this if the latest reports are true?

I think they'll give in and draw a line under everything that's happened because they have other players coming out and trying to blame the bad feeling for dropped points.

It's gone far too quiet, I think something has been said which has calmed everything down.

Back on topic, I think he'll play a part against Villa.

196 what?

In the relegation season this game ended 1-1. When did I mention anything about this game? I see what you're getting at.

In the relegation season this game ended 1-1.

I thought neither had any end product.

The Mackem keeper didn't look too good either on Saturday.

I rarely have a clue where the ball is going to end up when he heads it, he needs to work on his heading more than anything else.

The opposition wasn't Man U or Villa though.

I thought he'd named Nolan Captain for the same reason.