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I don't even think Ashley works on "budgets".

Out of the Spurs rejects i'd have Krancjar over Bentley. While we are at it we should see if we can tempt Corluka too

Keane was never a good option long term.

As long as he's on the pitch in an attacking capacity, i'm not really bothered where he plays tbh. The fact that he can play in 3/4 positions makes it such an excellent signing.

The most likely link so far has been David Wheater from Boro. Not disclosing whether i think that is a good thing or not.

If it goes ahead: Krul Simpson Colo Williamson Enrique Tiote Nolan Barton Jonas Carroll Ranger

Must have missed all these "clangers". He's had another very good season IMO, uncomparable to last year.

and Jose. Aye but you know how it looks if you just fill the team full of your own players. We could all do that. I must admit i was tempted to stick Onuoha in instead of Sagna too but just couldn't do it.

We are closing in on the half way point in the league, who has stuck out so far? Hart Sagna Vidic Toure Baines Nani Cahill Nasri Bale Carroll Elmander

Players. But don't they vote at a daft time in the year? Can't remember how it works. There will be a lot of centre halves who will vote for Carroll mind. And a lot of RBs/RMs voting for Bale ... Well played sir. Bale is certainly the more media friendly vote.

Players. But don't they vote at a daft time in the year? Can't remember how it works. There will be a lot of centre halves who will vote for Carroll mind.

Hughton would have made Poulsen look a far better player than he has done at Liverpool. He joined that club at the worst time. Still not a patch on Tiote mind.

How many goals will Carroll have to score before they have no choice but to give him the young player award? In fact, who votes? the players?

There's footballing gossip and then there are strong rumours. It has been said on many occasions about Taylor's supposed arrogance around the club, over belief in his own ability and self importance to the team. Add this to the amount of times we have heard quotes attributed to him and his father abour his contract(s), as well as other incidents (including Carroll gate and his recent contract wrangle) and it all doesn't make good reading for Steven Taylor.

...and for over 30 million

He'd be closer to his Sky pals anarl.

Don't see Carroll leaving atm. Maybe in a couple of years time when Ashley has interest from buyers but even then if might count against him. Great player in the making like, i have high hopes for Ranger too. Beasts the both of them.

If West Ham decide to sack Avram Grant i could see fat Sam heading down there.

If we get 2m in January i will considered it something gained, out of a horrible situation. Taylor's an average defender with a suspect attitude and certainly not worth an improved contract.

Visiting Kinnear, i think.

It's the negativity that he spouts that will bring us down; "We need to be able to attack in the games when we don't have the ball." Let that be your first team talk Alan. "I'll be knocking on the chairman's door for funds." So he will have to travel to london to do that. Interviewer: "How are you any different to the managers who have came and failed?" Alan: "I'm not any different ." Confidence then. Interviewer: "Have you had any contact with the players?" Alan: "No, just Kevin Nolan." Well at least he has one thing right. and who the fuck is Chris Houghton?

WHY-O-WHY does Jim White have to be working today? It's like he always turns up on SKY when it's the dawn of bad times at our club.

This press conference will be interesting. Quote 1: Massive club Quote 2: Sleeping giant Quote3: Hot-bed of football Quote 4: Passionate fans Quote 5: Attractive football

Colo is still banned anyway. I know, i was talking about the future in general.

We have no idea what Pardew is going to do. He could decide he doesn't fancy the two Argentinian's... na that would just be daft. I'm not one for judging people too soon but i think i will know by the weekend whether Pardew is up to the task.