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Almost word for word isn't it?

At least we will find out whether it's true in the next couple of weeks.

Don't know enough about Mallorca to comment on their players, have heard of Arango though.

Could have been mis-read as a midfielder i.e DM. The key to how much truth there is in this will be when Colo steps out onto the pitch. If he starts in midfield i may be tempted to believe it. Obviously we all like the sound of that "big named" player, i'll believe that when i see it too.

Bit of an embarrasing post for you really. Guthrie and Jonas have impressed massively and Coloccini is as good a signing as any other has made. We are finding the right players, get over it.

Not bad at all, would be interesting to see how Jonas did in that position. I imagine he would pick up alot of free kicks.

Having a laugh surely? It makes alot more sense than some of the other teams. At least he's chosen a group of players that may function well on the pitch and not just our best 11 footballers. Two very different things.

Surely you should be hoping that Taylor is good enough to peform in that position. I'm guessing you have already given up on that.

Because it's a position that isn't restricted to a central role, see Barton playing there last season for an example. I don't think i ever once saw Barton getting to the touch line, which is where Jonas is meant to be most dangerous. The whole point of a 433 midfield is that the 3 make up for the 4. I.e in the defensive sense he would be doing a pretty similar job, tracking back and protecting the full back. However, in the attacking sense we can't afford to have two centre mids playing on the wings because that leaves one in centre. In the premierleague you can't get away with that, even against the likes of Hull. If Jonas is going to be used effectively he is going to have to be played in his position i.e on the wing, in a 442. Otherwise we might as well not have bought him. For the record i liked the formation we ended the season with. They don't just play on the wings though, if you had watched Barton last season he covered both the wide area when attacking and dropped in the middle when we didn't have the ball, his position was of what you would call a left sided midfielder and i don't see any reason why Jonas couldn't do this on the other side where Geremi played, even from watching him over these past few friendlies you can tell he's got much more about him than being a touchline hugging winger, similar to Kieron Dyer. What we need from someone playing in that position is someone that can cover a lot of ground, someone that can drift out wide when needed but also come inside and let the full back over lap, most of all you need someone who looks comfortable in possession and doesn't mind putting the graft in, Barton done this well last season and most think Jonas could offer the same on the other side so no, it's nothing like OMG Lyke duff at dm. I'm not argueing that Jonas doesn't have the quality, at all. I, like you, believe he has alot in his locker and probably would do a good job in that position. What i'm saying is that the position you have him in, is not the position he played for Mallorca and effectively the reason we signed him. I feel extremely un-easy about changing his position in our side when he has yet to play a competitive game for us. The problem with playing him in that position is that whether you like it or not restricts his attacking impetus. Its almost the very point of the position in that respect. In saying that, i can see exactly why you would play him there, as it allows our other attacking players a role in the team. However, i wouldn't do it and i'm certain KK won't either.

Because it's a position that isn't restricted to a central role, see Barton playing there last season for an example. I don't think i ever once saw Barton getting to the touch line, which is where Jonas is meant to be most dangerous. The whole point of a 433 midfield is that the 3 make up for the 4. I.e in the defensive sense he would be doing a pretty similar job, tracking back and protecting the full back. However, in the attacking sense we can't afford to have two centre mids playing on the wings because that leaves one in centre. In the premierleague you can't get away with that, even against the likes of Hull. If Jonas is going to be used effectively he is going to have to be played in his position i.e on the wing, in a 442. Otherwise we might as well not have bought him. For the record i liked the formation we ended the season with.

Choosing between Milner, Duff and Zoggy is hard. Think Jonas has stood out though.

Find it amusing that people are opting for Jonas in a central role. Why not just stick Duff into DM eh? I'd say, on current form; Given Beye Coloccini Taylor Enrique Faye Guthrie Milner Jonas Owen Martins Although there is still a huge question on whether Taylor will make the step up, as well as whether Duff is back on form after his shite. TBH it's a very hard choice.

Couldn't care less, as long as the club gets the players that they want in. There are positives to both ways of doing things.

Did he? I haven't seen the video of it. Just said the usual "In the next couple of weeks i would expect some comings and goings". Normally i'm not a guy to read into tiny things but it seems to be the theme of the thread. If he seemed confident about signing players, then he seemed confident of losing some.

Keegan also hinted at goings, apart from Smith, who else can you see leaving? My guess/hope would be Ameobi.

There's no chance that he won't sign. Still looking forward to official confirmation though.

I don't think he's technically brilliant but he does know how to keep a hold of the ball, which is important. As well as that he is very direct with his play, whether that be dribbling or passing. Rarely wasted time yesterday (straight onto the front foot), which is something we have been missing. Another positive is his stature. He's a big lad with energy to burn.

Yes because we have gone form Seba Larsson to Xabi, very likely.

I can't express how much i want them to sign smith. RE Man City/Corluka If that is true i feel very sorry for Man City fans, shocking stuff. We should be looking to sign both though.

No, two more full stop. Hopefully one of them will arrive before Man Utd.

Fairly sure that the second will be Warnock. The third MUST be a centre midfielder, hopefully Baptista, at a guess... Larsson.

Still convinced Warnock is a serious target.

Corner come on.

Edgar for Cacapa.

N'Zogbia- best player on the park now.