ElDiablo

I think we're trying to shift Barton first. I'd think he'd be on similar wages to Barton so that seems pretty likely. Would leave us wafer thin in the centre of the park though, especially if Pards goes with the 433 as most seem to suspect.

Shane Long and Neil Taylor it is.

http://degout.d.e.pic.centerblog.net/shhes3z9.jpg Hey guys.

We've got a tough start so I'd start Jonas to begin with and introduce Marveaux slowly. We can't be starting a lot of new players together against the likes of Arsenal and Sunderland, two massive games. For those I'd probably go Krul Simpson Williamson Colo Enrique Barton Tiote Cabaye Jonas Best Ba Then look to bring Ben Arfa off and Marveaux off the bench. /tinhat

Quelle surprise.

Yep, would have both here.

He's obviously got on well enough with everyone and his attitude has been fine or we wouldn't be back in for him, the only thing i worry about is his fight when the going gets tough, never striked me as a player who will get his hands dirty when need be. We're losing those types and with Barton probably leaving we'll only really have Tiote in that mould. It's quite funny seeing the people moaning about this are the same ones who moan that the talent of the squad below the first team is poor. Ireland is exactly the type of player who adds something to the squad, is versatile and will get his fair share of games. If he comes in though, for me that means either Guthrie, Barton or Jonas are on their way out. Hopefully Guthrie.

So signing a couple of midfielders that got relegated now shows more ambition than signing a French international? Cool story. Yes, chomp, btw.

Can't see anything, how much for?

Has Bentley gone anywhere yet?

Kill.

£0 Reo-Coker

Even though I've not seen him play much, it would be disappointing if he left. It's just a shame really, that him and Krul have come through at the same time.

Fucking gutted when I read where it had come from.

Got to admit I laughed when they scored. We fully deserve to go out. Pearce + Capello out!

Got merked playing 4-4-2 in the first game though. They dominated possession but didn't really look like putting 2 or 3 past us, plus we looked even worse against Ukraine who are nowhere near as good as Spain.

Why Henderson seems to have been assigned the playmaker role I don't know, his range of passing is painfully average. Cleverly is wasted in this system too, doesn't get enough of the ball to do what he's good at. I just think 433 is shit and they don't seem to know how to play in it. It's just as if Pearce has thought 'all the best teams use it, therefore it must be amazing and we should too' without thinking about if we have the players to suit it or not.

No. He's all pace and nothing else. That's not strictly true, is it dear?

Anyone reckon we should try for Clichy as part of the deal if Arsenal do come in for him? He hasn't progressed as hoped but he's still good enough for us, and, more importantly, is French.

although apparently chris hughton may be our new manager, if whispers are to be believed... I would like that.

Cool.

Can't see who would come in for him at that price. Bolton maybe?

Brummie is sound but I'm not going to let that get in the way of laughing at them and hoping they have a shit season.

Peculiar about Best. Personally I don't rate him but he's a better option over the course of a season than Ameobi, Loven and Ranger. Looks like it's going to be a mental couple of months.