Ashley17

I was a huge critic of his for most of his spell here but I really liked him by the end of the season. And now he's off. Moral of the story is never change your opinion. That being said, I really like the idea of a 4-2-3-1 with Tiote & Cabaye as the two, then Ben Arfa + 2 & a good striker (Erdinc?). All taking shape I guess.

As long as MOTD don't get Scholes, I'm ok with it.

"Ach wee bairns, I'd like to announce my new assistant, brummie"

And you know exactly what Dowie's contribution was how? I don't know how he knows but he's right. At the talk in I went to with Nolan, he absolutely hated Dowie and said the majority of the dressing room were the same. Basically called him a prick but in a more polite way. What more evidence could you need.... Well that and his outstanding managerial record

And you know exactly what Dowie's contribution was how? I don't know how he knows but he's right. At the talk in I went to with Nolan, he absolutely hated Dowie and said the majority of the dressing room were the same. Basically called him a prick but in a more polite way.

Ba's taller than Shola (by half an inch according to Wiki)

“If we can get him and another two in before the end of next week I’ll still be looking for another two new faces to join us before the start of the season" Erdinc, Ba, N Taylor...+2. Nice.

There hasn't been any talk of Sturridge going to Bolton has there? Yes. Coyle said he'd love to have him back.

I thought it was odd when, for example, David Stockdale was named in the squad for the Swiss game despite not playing an awful lot of football. Forster just seems to be under the radar completely.

In other words Taylor wants to sign but Swansea want to try and get more cash out of us. Aye and also means fk all happening this week, so Ba not close at all, this place will implode with 10 days of nothing Fixtures are out on Friday, that should keep things from monging out for a while

If he has a Santa then they may not have a choice

I think itd be pretty dissapointing to end up with ba and long after all the rumours, but its more realistic and theyre both better than what we have

So Douglas was...right?

Dynamite source as ever

Why do Birmingham want Marlon King? Is he even allowed out of the country for their European games?

Twice against Sunderland

More like Ji-Dong Lost [/obvious joke]

Don't worry about it, he'll have been ruled out of the running by tomorrow lunchtime.

Roberto Martinez is the bookies favourite. The fuck!?

Saw his debut at home to Reading. Outstanding.

Can't think of anything worse. "What did you think of the first half Arsene?" "I did not see it"

[Good News Article] Pffft what do they know anyway, jokers [bad News Article] That is the absolute gospel truth. What a grave shame.

liverpool need wingers like a bloke in the desert needs a bottle of water surely? My apoligies, didnt realise he was a winger. Only seen him a few times, and he always played a central role. (inless im thinking of the wrong player) He wouldn't work as a winger in a 4-4-2 I don't think, in a 4-3-3 he would but I can't see Liverpool playing that unless Suarez is going to play on the left, but then Kuyt wouldn't get a game and the world would end.

The plan to get past "second season syndrome" is to remove everybody who was here in the first season. Simples.

Several outlets have reported the bid as accepted, it's the player who isn't keen.