Unbelievable

I'm the opposite. You underestimate Ashley's vindicative streak.

"Hatem was always a good player, but he just didn't understand what it takes to be a success in the Premier League. I've given him countless chances and invested a lot of time, but the penny just wouldn't drop when he was with us. It appears it has finally dropped now though, and I believe Hatem will be the first to admit I was right in persisting with my advice. He's obviously now reaping the rewards of years of hard work on the mental side of his game."

Two draws vs fellow relegation candidates. We are definitely in the mix.

7/10 once MYM to Roma is confirmed. 9/10 once HBA gone is confirmed.

I'm bracing myself for the inevitable: he'll be gone before the window slams shut..

Only if you believe Pardew isn't untouchable, which unfortunately he is. This season is going to be unbearable.

How is he going to stick around next year if they don't offer him a new contract?

Impressive. Going to be another painfully average season of scrapping through and finishing just below mid table. Then repeat cycle. If they let go of Yanga-Mbiwa and Ben Arfa and don't bring anybody in they've damn near relegated us in one day.

Revolution squashed. I blame the banner.

You couldn't make it up..

I can actually see us "do a Milner" on this deal seeing as we have no chance in hell of getting a replacement in, then put him in the reserves, such is our wit in squad and man management.

Zat Knight

Chronicle

You bumped your head? Same plum that dripped for colo despite great form and hasn't given him a look since despite us shipping goals right left and centre What's in this deal for him? If we don't get a replacement in today we are prime candidates for relegation, and he stands to lose his cushy job. Champions league, the chance to prove himself working with a good manager etc I meant Pardew

You bumped your head? Same plum that dripped for colo despite great form and hasn't given him a look since despite us shipping goals right left and centre What's in this deal for him? If we don't get a replacement in today we are prime candidates for relegation, and he stands to lose his cushy job.

You honestly find it hard to believe? Really? Yes really. As I said I know he didn't rate Mapou, but surely he can see we are now very very weak in CD, both in terms of quality and quantity.

I find it hard to believe Pardew would agree to this move, even if he didn't rate him that highly. If he did, bed well and truly made.

Fuck sake!

Nastasic would be way too expensive for our lot..

Is he better than the thin air we're going to partner Willo with when Colo and Taylor are injured? Yes. I didn't count on the assholes being stupid enough to let MYM go.

Far too physically weak for the Premier League. About as bad a partner for Colo (now) and Yanga-Mbiwa (future hopefully) as I can imagine. Edit: just seen he's probably joining Southampton. Good.

Sack this cunt

FFS