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I have no problem with that. At least Beye will beat Clichy more than Milner.

In that case who the fuck is going to play in midfield, unless of course, oh no, Smiths not going to play?

No chance that Barton will start IMO. I reckon he will make the bench. Given Beye Taylor Coloccini Enrique Butt Guthrie Geremi N'Zogbia Jonas Owen

Getting him on loan according to David Craig, although it's worth pointing out that he is Oliver's SSN mouthpiece. In fact if i didn't know any better, he was speaking from his office.

If Enrique hadn't created this thread then i would have. Hearing KK talk cheers me up.

I love that interview because it rids me of any worries. In another thread i said i didn't think we would get anyone in before the deadline. Now i believe we will get 2 as well as this lad that has been training with us. Not only that but KK's (two are down the line) comment is blatently in reference to what wise etc have told him.

There is so much i disagree with i don't know where to start.

You are right but that doesn't mean the club is to blame. Milner handed in the request.

How are you lot for strikers? Ameobi- 6m Smith- 8m

Milners worth about 5m, to get close to 10 would be an absolute raping. It will have been said many times on this thread but i will say it again we need to find a replacement.

Palvlucenko- Spurs Berbatov- Man Utd Saha- Everton Bit of a merrigo round going on, as well as Milner to Villa and Riera to Liverpool. There may be enough going on there to speed up our progress.

More like; Hart Corluka Dunne Ben Haim Richards Kompany Johnson SWP Petrov Elano Jo

Absolutely. Should. Yes. Does everyone agree that if Milner is sold and not replaced then we as fans have every right to feel dudded? No because the right player might not be available. If it was that easy to sign quality we would have been doing it all summer.

Well, if you're going to start chasing people for replies, how about the hundreds of posters who all used to urge the old board to "splash the cash" and now slate them for spending "money they didn't have" and also are now saying its alright "not to splash the cash". Nobody disputes that Smith has been a huge disappointment by the way. Shame, because he was pretty good at Leeds, the criteria you normally use when assessing footballers, wouldn't you agree ? On the other hand, I've asked you this before Dave, living in Leeds, but you don't seem to know, so did you live in Leeds at that time or not ? I'll also add that Leeds supporters, at the time, were quite happy with him, and said that he was one of the best players. And, that is first hand information I have from Leeds supporters Hard one to fathom Smith. I too thought he was class when he was at leeds and i was urging the club to sign him but Man Utd snapped him up. So when we signed him this time, i thought he would be a good signing for the club but only if we can recapture his leeds form. There have been many arguements as to why he's been poor. One is that his injuries have taken a toll, another is that SAF constant change in postion (DM) has changed his mentality. Personally, i believe it to be a bit of both. Anyone who watched Smith for Leeds would see that he had pace in his game, that's almost forgotten IMO. Since coming from Manchester, he clearly has lost that, whilst retaining his energy and enthusiasm. However, because he has lost this pace, he doesn't find himself in the same goalscoring positions (which is vital) and therefore scores no goals. Now, it's not a case of Shearer, where we can change his game to benefit the team because quite frankly i don't think he's good enough to hold up the ball or play others into the game.

well, he was when he was at Leeds. Presumably thats why Alex Ferguson bought him too ? Anyway, I hope you aren't suggesting the club actually buys players based on how they have performed at previous and/or current clubs He had a run when Keegan came in and Oba was in the ACN and Dukes was injured and did absolutley tosh. The only time he had a remotely dcent game was when he played in front of the back 4 against arsenal I think and was literally just told to tackle. His best game for us was when we played Everton at home and won 3-2. Him and Oba caused them alot of problems, he was very good that day. I don't rate Smith but if he has a good day i will say so.

Again, it's not the style of Keegan unless it's view to a permanent transfer like Saviola. I think the last thing KK wants are stop gaps, which are not always the worst thing.

Out of that Man City squad the only players capable of playing consitently for a top 4 side are; Petrov, Coruka, Richards, Elano (perhaps) and maybe Kompany and Wright Phillips at a push. The rest are unproven or not good enough.

The point is valid.... for Everton, different clubs though. If Newcastle picked up loanees and freebees we would be hounded by the press and if they failed the fans would say the recruitment team is doing a poor job. At Everton they can get away with it because believe it or not there is ALOT less pressure. As well this KK doesn't like to have huge turnovers of players, he likes to create a group mentality, so he wouldn't be keen. I'd also like to point out our versatile players; Beye, Colo, Bassong, N'Zogbia, Milner, Guthrie, Edgar, Jonas, Geremi, Duff and Smith

SWP confirmed is off to city. EDIT: just seeen there is a thread

Why? Yes I know some new signings (providing they add something to the team) would make us a stronger side but if for whatever reason we don't get the additions is it really doom and gloom? Take some of last seasons results under Keegan along with the start this year. Yes we won't be challenging for 4th but are the teams around about us really that much better and we still have Martins, Viduka, a fully fit Michael Owen and Barton to return. As long as the club show progression over the season and climb the table it will be a good start I will be happy and then we can build on from there... Exactly how I feel. The point of that billionaire thread was that it appears many expected us to be spending money as though we are competing for the CL spots in this coming season, when we're quite clearly not. Just think people are being a little unreasonable tbh. If we can get into the UEFA cup via the bloody intertoto that will do me this year. Back in europe and onto a better stage, next year we can try and invest a little more.

Is that true? If so, i have never heard that yet. It's a nice piece of knowledge to know that two of our main rivals have smaller squads, fills me with a touch more optimism. Obviously doesn't hide the fact that we need more players like.

Bring him home

Your post fills me with optimism. Again, i hope you are correct.

I'm not an anti ashley guy nor do i have any problems with who we have signed but we surely can't go into the season with what we have got?

Again with the laughter, no comments? No arguements? If you think what i am saying is stupid, then simply reply with that. Don't get clever.