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He'll be under unbearable pressure if we lose against Portsmouth (that's a hard game in the current circumstances) and against Charlton.

It's becoming too realistic.

8 goals, 7 points and 6 defeats already from 9 games tells it's own worrying story. 2 points above the relegation zone but although I punched my couch several times after they scored I somehow feel less angry than last week's shambles so I presume apathy is setting in.

I'm starting to feel ambivalent after our Gullit-esque start to the season. We didn't play that badly but with our powder puff attack we've got no chance of even getting in the top half.

United set to offload Bramble Oct 22 2006 By Neil Farrington, The Sunday Sun Newcastle are aiming to offload Titus Bramble in January - and take up to a 90 per cent loss on the error-prone defender. Bramble's latest horror show, in last Sunday's Premiership defeat to Bolton, was the last straw for United's top brass. And with the 25-year-old out of contract next summer, United may sell him for as little as £500,000 in the new year - one-tenth of what they paid Ipswich for him in 2002. Even then, Newcastle know they may not be overwhelmed by interest in Bramble, although a move back to Portman Road is a possibility. United boss Glenn Roeder hopes to sign THREE defenders in January - after admitting it was "frustrating" not to sign Jonathan Woodgate ahead of today's opponents Middlesbrough in the summer. But despite United's poor start to the domestic season, Roeder insists he doesn't feel under undue pressure. And amid mounting discontent on the terraces, has vowed not to ditch his calm and composed image. "It was frustrating not to get him," Roeder said of Newcastle old boy Woodgate, who chose to join Boro on loan from Real Madrid. "But there were two considerations. "One was his medical record, which suggested it would be tough for him to play lots of games. The other was his desire to play for his hometown team. "The thing with Jonathan is, because of his injuries, you never know how long you will get before he breaks down again." Robert Huth was a stronger target still for Roeder, but the former Chelsea centre-back also chose Boro and may partner Woodgate today. "I saw a lot of Huth when I was in London, and I got glowing reports about him from players I am close to at Chelsea," added Roeder, tracking Macedonia centre-half Alex Vasoski according to new reports in Europe. "Why did we not get Huth? There are reasons that are difficult for me to elaborate on, but he decided to join Middlesbrough."

Of us going for Beckham as a trophy signing rather than the defenders and forward(s) we need in January?: Becks reveals Real frustration By Alex Livie - Created on 22 Oct 2006 David Beckham has spoken of his frustration at being relegated to the bench at Real Madrid. The former England captain has been a cornerstone of the Real team for three seasons, but he has slipped down the pecking order this term under new coach Fabio Capello. He started last week's loss to Getafe, but was once again on the bench for the UEFA Champions League win over Steaua Bucharest and the 31-year-old is unhappy with his lot in the Spanish capital. "Every day I feel sad and very frustrated as a footballer because I am not playing for my country or for my club," Beckham told the Mail on Sunday. Beckham is in talks over a new deal with Real, but he may well wait to consider his options before committing his future to the club. "Two more years on the bench would be very difficult," he declared. "At the moment it is very difficult for me not playing. "I am not even thinking about retiring. When my heart and legs give in then that will be the time, but that is not the case now." Real take on Barcelona on Sunday, live on Sky Sports, and Beckham will be hoping for the chance to impress at El Santiago Bernabeu.

John Gibson makes some very good points in the Chronicle tonight on the video section and basically echoes everyone's concerns on here.

I'm still too depressed from yesterday to drum up any optimism but I'm starting to fear the worst.

Good chairmen (like Moores at Liverpool, Steve Gibson) don't interfere with the manager's decisions. I can't imagine many chairmen buying players for the team (that were probably recommended by his son or Willie McKay). He loves power too much and his over-inflated ego won't allow him to take a back seat and not to meddle. There's no doubt he's a fan but he can't seem to detach himself from it and it seems to me like he thinks he's playing a real version of football manager.

Roeder does seem very "hands-on" and is probably running the whole sorry show. It's hard not to feel a bit sorry for him when FF prefers to blow all his budget on substandard attackers and totally ignores the whole infrastructure.

Waddle is a mackem! I'm not sure what kind of reception he'd get either. He is totally unproven in the Premiership and was terrible at Burnley.

bring back Keegan Keegan wouldn't come without pots of cash - something I seriously doubt we have. I can't imagine his relationship with Shepherd is very good either. Besides he's now up in Scotland with his soccer schools project.

Denilson is on a free and training with Portsmouth. He may not be the force he was but I'd prefer him over Sibierski.

After what I was expecting this has to be the most underwhelming transfer for a long time. There's no way even Oliver can put a positive spin on this one.

With the Milner farce and no defenders it's a debacle alright. Why don't we ever invest in the defence? The last time we bought defenders was January 2005 and they were Boumsong and Babayaro!

Tough away game today against a side fighting for their lives - I think it will still be enough for Roeder to get manager of the month but probably not enough for Europe. As everyone says even if we finish 8th or whatever our transformation under Roeder has been amazing.