Unbelievable

That's a good point in more ways than one..

For right back I still think Hatem Trabelsi could be a good option. Fitness would be a problem, but he's certainly a class or two above Johnson when fit (maybe even injured ).. Would be on a free and would probably accept a largely 'pay as you play' type of contract.

Work permits in Holland for a Spaniard.. Nonsense.

I understand you're saying "if", but you surely cannot deny your response to numerous stories like this over the summer, and I've only called you on about three of them! Have we had more interaction than that? Also, on at least one occasion my response to your ridiculousness has been very tongue-in-cheek. The victim thing won't work here mate, it's simply not true, and telling me to "lighten up"? I'm not the one predicting bloody doom and gloom from almost every story I see! That hyopcrisy has almost knocked me from my chair. Unless I have some mistaken opinion of myself, I tend to find I have one of the rosiest outlooks on most things that get discussed here, looking for the good in everything rather than the bad. Finally, of course you are entitled to discuss media reports, and sometimes you tend to make some very valid arguments that nobody else has raised, but I was just pointing out my personal frustration with the stance you adopt on practically every two-bit story that gets printed in the Sunday papers.¨I apologise if that's upset you somewhat, but I have assumed it is fair play to criticise perceived idiocy on here - everyone else does it - and usually in far worse ways than I did yesterday. Chillax. I don´t think an apology combined with accusations of hypocricy, idiocy and ridiculousness really counts as an apology myself..

Diouf or Diop? Soon we'll be able to play 6 defensive midfielders..

^^^ what the wise man says..

Just seen the footage now.. Looks horrible. The commentator was talking about him having had another heart attack in the changing room, then a third in the hospital. He's apparently in coma now in the hospital. Hope he gets well, although you have to wonder if he will ever get back to his best on the football pitch..

Good question.. Looks like he's vanished into thin air. He certainly would have had more to offer as right back than Carr or Ramage one would be inclined to think..

We did look a bit better second half, but I don't think we played 4-4-2, as there was no width on the right and there were still three defensive central midfielders on the pitch. At least we are difficult to play against away from home. I'm not too disheartened after this match, although for a moment it felt like we won it..

FT. I'll take the draw after our disappointing first half..

Cacapa looks injured..

5 mins extra time.

It'll have to be just before the final whistle, or we will conceed again..

Fuck.. Arca 2-2

Assist Geremi. Thanks for the ex-Boro boys..

Viduka scores!!!

Owen for Martins..

Owen coming on.. For Viduka I hope..

Milner's knee bleeding. Hope it's just superficial.. Boateng injured as well, could come off..

"Sad mackem bastard.."

Cacapa looks class so far..

Good control Milner, but weak shot..

Cacapa being made ready to come on.. Looks like Ramage will be out for a long time.

Ramage crocked..

Boro look dangerous..