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That's exactly what he said, word for word.

Even though they were all signed a month before a pre-season football had been kicked (bar Obertan). So much for the benefits of getting them in early, then. I get all that but it's hardly as if the pre-season problems have been Pardew's fault.

Pardew "One or two in before Arsenal game". Obertan and.....?

He's basically saying it will take time for signings to gel in.

Gupter, you a Man Utd fan? Never noticed.

Because there is less Sky coverage. Less Redknapp and Co talking him up.

Well Green would be our best goalkeeper if he came (he's just pulled off very smart save for West Ham as I type) and miles better than Harper. Problem is that he would get in the way of our youngsters. Green is underated like but Krul and Forster have far more potential to be better.

Aye SSN are not as reliable as they once were (if they ever were), they just report anything these days. However, they do have their heads up Fat Sam so beware, there may be truth in it.

Christ, i'm joking man. Vuckic is class.

On the yellow ticker or just "paper talk"?

Vuckic is shit man, Bebe is better. I saw Vuckic play 343 times last season.

Our club scouts no nothing in fairness. Ali Gupter and Froggy get on the phone to Carr and get them to pull the plug.

Wasn't he class when he was in France? Or has he just turned shit over night?

I've said all along, i can handle any other player leaving (even Ben Arfa) but not Coloccini. Although, i'm sure it's all bollocks.

Someone like Bellamy perhaps.

I agree with you but it was our "team" that got us relegated last time, not the individuals. For the record i don't think we will go down but we could take some time to gel.

Reckon he will come off the bench actually. Could be an excellent impact player if nothing else. Pace can hurt teams late on.

God only knows what he's going to do. As far as I'm concerned we only have one genuine striker, but playing just 1 at home might look a little hesitant. Just hoping Cabaye psyches Gervinho out in the tunnel and he doesn't get his first EPL goal against us. Hope to fuck Enrique is playing and is up for it. I worry at the thought of playing one striker for that reason. I hope he plays two.

Dugouts look good TBF, just plastered with shite that's all.

On the other hand, the move itself can sometimes inspire confidence.

Do people think Pardew is certain to go with 1 striker?

Krul Simmo Taylor Coloccini Enrique Tiote Cabaye Barton* Jonas Ba Shola *Depending on the situation.

I like him.

I fail to see how they have a back up in place.

Think they will settle with each other straight away for what it's worth, but i understand the sentiment.