Unbelievable

Feel the desperation http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=699548

Not sure about that, he's been pretty much ever present under Pardew. That's more by default than anything. I'm 100% certain we'll sign a right back during this coming window, whether Simpson stays or not. I agree that we'll sign a right back but I don't think it's been by default at all that he's kept his place. We know he likes Perch at full back, we know he likes Santon there, Gutierrez there, even Ryan Taylor there, we've gone through nearly half a dozen players at left back yet on the other side, despite all of those players being naturally right sided, Simpson has remained a constant, even in the cups. I know you don't like him as a footballer but what he has been very good at in general this season is exactly what Pardew likes from his defence - keeping a solid shape and knowing where to be positionally. Our defensive record is one of the best in the league if you discount the two or three aberrations we've had on the road. We've kept more clean sheets than we have for a long time and Simpson, along with Krul, has been a constant factor in that. Good post.

Yep

What the flying f***!? I'm sure he means if you're running your finger up the map towards Scotland.... Starting where?

What the flying f***!?

Erik Pieters will be having an operation to his foot, which rules him out for 9 weeks at least, meaning he misses the start of the new season. He's resigned to not getting his move abroad this summer. Source: http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/220773/Pieters-kiest-voor-operatie-en-mist-start-nieuw-seizoen.htm

Whatever mate..

Why would Sunderland not stand a chance? They could offer first team football and if they're willing to match his wage demands (which is what I think this will come down to) I don't see why it's such a ludicrous suggestion.. Because they are s*** and going nowhere, if he wants to improve himself as a footballer then surely he will completely blank them? This time last season we were "shite" if finishing mid table is what you call "shite". Didn't stop us from signing some bloody good players did it? We're talking Junior Hoilett here, not Lionel fucking Messi. Anyway, as with most free agents, I think his decision will primarily be finance based, so I don't think we have a particularly great chance of signing him as we'd probably not be willing to offer more than squad wages.

Why would Sunderland not stand a chance? They could offer first team football and if they're willing to match his wage demands (which is what I think this will come down to) I don't see why it's such a ludicrous suggestion..

He's further up his own arse than Anal Oliver ever was. What an absolute pillock..

Battle of the cunts..

Downing..

Chelsea

Bwahahaha

Terry 5th at a minimum?

He's not likely to stay at Feyenoord. He took an emotional farewell to the fans and the players some week ago. He wants to take the next step in his career. Agreed, can't see him staying at Feyenoord as much as I'd like to see it happen.

Quotes are from De Telegraaf, which is a fairly reliable source in NL. Would be funny to see what happens if we somehow manage to pip Spurs to fourth. I still believe Arsenal is his preferred destination and he is trying to sound them out by making these public statements lately..

Good signing for them I think. I don't think 18 millon qualifies as a bargain mind.

I think every club in the Premiership will be interested in Hoilett on a free (or low fee set by tribunal). Will be interesting to see what the lad wants himself.

You're right, hope the forum doesnt implode because of it. I'm sure it won't.

Couldn't this have gone in the transfer rumours thread?

So Shearer has himself a management job lined up..

I know you would have been asked this a thousand times (so apologies), but is he a quality option? All I know of him is from FIFA 12 and he's miserable in the NUFC team He's solid but hardly spectacular. I would be happy if we looked elsewhere, especially considering his constant injury problems.