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dont think Reading would have let him come to us with us fighting with them to stay in the EPL

don`t know alot about him tbh but I`d be wary of paying that sum of money for a player from the SPL

Glenn Hoddle: Monaco Chris makin: marseille! Daniele Dichio at Sampdoria and Lecce Jay Bothroyd at Perugia Cherno Samba played for some obscure Spanish team, Cadiz I think Stan Collymore: Real Oviedo (1 game or something ) John aldridge at Real Sociedad Des Walker : Sampdoria Lee Sharpe: Sampdoria Michael Thomas : Benfica Dean Saunders at Galatasaray and Benfica Scott Minto : Benfica Phil babb: Benfica Tony Dorigo; Torino latter 5 all Souness signings

= Edward Richard? = Jason Euell according to Sir Bobby

they play 3 games in a week or something dont they?

probably just rehashed quotes from a few months ago, the usual media $hit stirring?

rest of the quotes apologies if its been posted: ----------------- Newcastle boss Keegan confident Smith will win over fans March 01, 2008 Newcastle United boss Kevin Keegan remains confident Alan Smith will soon hit the goal trail. The 27-year-old Yorkshireman has yet to score for United in 28 appearances since he arrived at St James's Park in a £6m move from Manchester United in the close season. Before yesterday's defeat by Blackburn Rovers, Keegan told the Evening Chronicle: "If it was about honesty, determination and hard work, then Alan Smith would have scored three or four goals for us now. "But I think he's only really had one chance, and that was a half-chance. We haven't created enough for him. "It would be nice for him to score. I'd love to see him get a goal because he deserves to from his endeavour, honesty and work rate. "You can't get enough Alan Smiths around your club. They're good people to have. They come in every day, train properly, set good standards and have a bit of character. I like him a lot." His lack of goals, and the fact that he never had a settled position under Allardyce, has meant that Smith has yet to win over the fans - but Keegan is convinced he will. The United boss added: "The thing is, he'll probably start scoring a goal or two on the back of his endeavour and then they'll love him. "You'd love him to be a fans' favourite because he should be, but fans will see what they see."

the only consolation for me is that the other teams involved in the battle don`t have many easy looking fixtures coming up either

and the goal difference aint too clever either

maybe when were 2-0 down

who will take our pen if we ever get one? Owen? Barton?

at least we`re creating chances for a change

f*** me.. Already? and the first 2 goals were scored by ex hammers

haselbaink always used to take corners for Chelsea IIRC

somebody`s dog will be very happy

according to this he`s their left back.....I guess he can play both positions then.....might therefore be a useful addition at this stage of the season bit of a long article Senegal have not pushed on since their brilliant performance in Japan and Korea with Lamine Diatta, their captain and left back http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=547202

check out skycanner.net.....there`s `cheap` airlines that fly from all the London airports as well as Birmingham,Liverpool and Manchester

interesting group on facebook.....one of youse? `Haters of that useless little piece of s*** called Alan Smith Unite` A group dedicated purely to the hatred of Alan Smith. That peroxide prick who calls himself a footballer. He embodies everything that is wrong with this country. He is someone who infects and taints the football of every club he has ever been at. If aids was a human being then this is what it would look like. Below are his list of failings: -no skill -no brain -no vision -no pace -no creativity -stupid haircut -face like a cunt http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8055734538

We figure highly in that list although getting to the winner would take some working out. I figure it would be between Smith and one of the Scum's signings.. Richardson or Gordon maybe. Aw hell, here's a list. Gerald Cid - Whatever they payed for him, it was too much. Released over the winter and back in France with Nice. Rolando Bianchi - 8.8m. Looked decent but slowed down. Failed to settle and went back to Italy. Probably not coming back. David Rozenhal - 3m. Similar story to Bianchi. At leats he cost less. Alan Smith - 6m. ARGH. David Nugent - 6m. Poster boy for overrated English "Talent." Barely plays and probably isn't going to in the future with Defoe and Baros around. Kieran Richardson - 5m. Wouldn't be worth 5m if he was healthy, certainly isn't worth 5m when he's crocked 75% of the time. Craig Gordon - 9m. Newly promoted team makes ambitious 9m signing.. On a goalie. You couldn't make it up. Good at times but very inconsistent, even dropped for Darren Ward at one point. Younes Kaboul - 7m. A Spurs fan once deadpanned to me that Kaboul reminded him a lot of Titus Bramble. Kieron Dyer- 6m. Ouch. Thanks for the six million. Craig Bellamy - 7.5m. Can probably still do the business but injury ridden. Unsure if there'll be a place in the West Ham squad for him once he's back. Darren Bent - 16m!?! For him!?! mackems.gif Torres should without a doubt be on the "best transfers" list btw. I'm blind. Tevez, Jones, and Yakubu in for Woodgate, Muamba, and McFadden. scott parker?

replace one injury prone striker for another? no thanks

the translation of Eduardo's interview "I don't blame Taylor, that's how life is" - I feel well, unlike yesterday when the pain was horrible, I feel no pain today. I'm sorry I didn't answer anyone's calls, but the pain was unbearable. How did you feel in the moment of the tragic tackle by Martin Taylor? - I was very afraid when I saw my leg... You saw the "torn off" part of the body? - I was only afraid in the very first moment., later, in the hospital, I was only nervous. I felt the uncertainty of how it will all end, I didn't know the details about the injury. Is it all more clear to you now? - I still don't know if only one or both of the bones are broken. Ten reporters and three television companies from Croatia went to London on Sunday morning. You haven't closed the door shut as you were ordered by the Arsenal spokeswoman? - After I heard that all of Croatia is worried about my football future, I had to make contact. I want to thank the Croatian FA, the staff, the team mates who called me and were worried about my career. I thank the reporters, the fans and everyone who's given me support on the Internet. You're back in London? - The transport from Birmingham to London went well. I'll stay in a London hospital for a couple of weeks and then they'll let me go to Zagreb. I'll recuperate gradually there... Did Martin Taylor visit you or called you to apologize? - As far as I remember, he didn't stop by. Would you accept his apology for such a brutal tackle? - Of course I would, that's life, I don't blame him. These things happen in football. This will be a "black" birthday. - We're not going to celebrate, but I'm happy I have my family with me and everyone's support. Everyone in Brazil knows about your injury? - Yes, and they're all shocked. Everyone's worried about your career. - I'm the only one who's not worried, I'm convinced I'll be back and will be as good as I was. You spoke to the NT manager - Of course, he gave me his support. - I saw my daughter Lorena, I definitely feel better now. - I don't know when I'll be back and I don't know when I'll be playing football again. But, I will play. He didn't want to name his London hospital, but he can't wait to go to Zagreb. He also had to call of his phone number and get a new one because of the amount of calls he was getting.

Lomana LuaLua, now with Greek side Olympiakos, has told Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan he wants to return to St James' Park. (The Mirror)

no, players like that would be allowed under the `outstanding talent rule`. That`s how the likes of Man U got Anderson , Arsenal with Denilson etc. Not sure if any potential world class youngster would want to come here is another question

You want them in the UEFA CUP? wont they get in through the backdoor if they lose this anyway seeing as Chelsea will almost certainly be in the top 4?

Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan is interested in Argentine left-back Emiliano Insua after watching him play against his reserves for Liverpool (Sunday Express)