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At least we won't see that rainbow flag again.

He will be back before 6 weeks. Rafa knows his importance.

I'm not sure it's possible to actually get better than Messi. Maradona might be pretty much on par but since he's an utter cunt, it doesn't count. Same goes for Ronaldo for that matter. Tosser. Not jealous at all.

Footballers in this country just seem thicker somehow. On the continent you can imagine a smart ex club captain taking the reigns of their club. Over here it's like Gerrard or Terry or Keane. Thick as mince. I'd like to see clubs hire more non ex professional footballers as managers. Reckon there's some top young coaches who have never played the game at a high level out there.

Especially when Oldham would beat their first team.

I wouldn't be at all surprised if there was no one else and Mike was trying to hike up the price all along.

Gary Neville is good value.

Rafa knows how to get under Jose's skin. We need Lascelles and Merino back though.

Ok so here goes... Lad at work, also works in hospitality at the club, has been told that the deal for PCP to buy the club has been done and that they are waiting for a couple of weeks to announce the deal. Interestingly, he said Mike Ashley wants his money by Dec 15th (rather specific I thought), as he has a property deal in the pipeline. Before anyone asks, I dont know how reliable he is, nor do I know who at the club told him. But if I didn't post it and it was true, I would be kicking myself.

I put Swansea, Palace and West Ham. I'm fairly certain that the first two will go. West Ham might find some spirit if they change manager (not Moyes). Would be lush to see Everton dragged down.

There are quite a few stats in our favour (if you like stats), in terms of goals conceded and time spent losing a game. I think we are in the top 3 or 4 in both regards. I can't imagine many sides with such organisation getting relegated. Rafa has us competing in every game. Most games swing by a 1 goal margin, for us. Which means there is always a good chance of us picking up points. If we can just find something in attack, with the limited quality we have available, we should be fairly comfortable. With Rafa's defence, we should avoid the worst of it.

Perez works hard though. What more do you want?

So basically, "Don't believe what you read in the press," regards Journalist. None of them know anything.

There is zero chance that Rafa won't make changes.

He would be getting his money back. Which would be massive for him, considering the sponsorship he has milked out of us.

Shane Ferguson has a decent little run too.

Also due diligence period is a good time for the buyer to find reasons why the seller is asking too much.

Without Pardew, there would be no Mascherano and without Mascherano there would be no great Barcelona side, without the great Barcelona side Guardiola would have nothing. Nothing. Man City fans have alot to thank Pards for.

Aye he did a blinding job, dropping Mascherano for Hayden Mullins. Not as if the kid has owt to show for his career.

Speaking of sewers, Phil BROWN has been linked with the jobbie.

I can guarantee HTT has been to wherever you live and knows whatever you are to tell him anyway.

I don't buy this Hayden/Merino/Shelvey aren't number 10's argument. What and Perez is? One of them literally has to run around to be on a par with Perez's recent performances. We might just get one decent moment with one of them further forward.

Lay off him, he's just been sacked.

To be fair, it is an attractive job, to a league one manager. This season is so much fun. Not premiership tears now marra.