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Surely we would have been better off loaning him to them in order for him to either impress Ajax or another club in the hope of generating a fee for him next summer? Really can't understand letting him go for free.

Dreadful news....

Just over an hour to go until the first kick off. C'mon Liverpool, spank the Mackems!!

Depends on price for me. Anything less than £3m and I'd take him. He'd be a good addition to the squad at that price. If he turns out not to be the answer to our RB problems then he's a good option from the bench for CB cover and we can buy a new RB next window. Young, British, point to prove...............we could do worse imo.

Absolutely, not only that but they are extremely hard workers and leaders too. Hopefully, when Barton returns the midfield will keep that bite but will also have a little extra going forward. smith, barton, geremi, butt - now thats a physical midfield line-up. Remember also that we have duff, milner, emre, zoggy if we want to play more attack-minded game Sensible post. Exactly my thoughts.

Then you should be happy with our performance yesterday. Baggio, I'm not worried put it that way. These players care and I like to see that. I've got no desire to see Bramble's, Dyers, Babayaro's or Jenas' stroll around the pitch not giving a shit and then getting arseholed in Newcastle every Saturday night. I'm happy with 4 points out of 6 and I'm really happy with Big Sam's craic in the press. Why name shite players? I'd rather see Robert walking around the like he did in his first few seasons here than all of those grafters put together. Having a midfield full of battlers doesn't interest me one bit, especially when there's no pace or movement in the team, I'm not having a go at Allardyce here and I'm happy with what he's done with the club but that performance yesterday was shite, it's what you get from a team full of grafters. Lets hope he realises his mistakes and we never have to see a trio of Butt, Geremi and Smith playing in midfield together again. Bollocks. Robert? You've got to be having a laugh. He'd turn up for one game in nine...........in the meantime he'd blaze free kicks over the bar from 40+ yards. Anyway - lets not waste time discussing this. You are clearly knee-jerking. Get a grip lad. We've never been this well off for years. PS: I wasn't intentionally naming shite players, but, if I was Robert would have been in the list. Good lord, one of the biggest influinces in turning us into a Champions League team was shite?! And you're telling me to get a grip?! Jesus Wept. You do need to Baggio. You're talking shite I'm afraid. In fact, most of your points about yesterdays performance are baseless and you're coming across as a bit of a whining twat. Oh, and as already stated, I'd have a Smith, Butt or Milner over that lazy bastard Robert EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK.

Then you should be happy with our performance yesterday. Baggio, I'm not worried put it that way. These players care and I like to see that. I've got no desire to see Bramble's, Dyers, Babayaro's or Jenas' stroll around the pitch not giving a shit and then getting arseholed in Newcastle every Saturday night. I'm happy with 4 points out of 6 and I'm really happy with Big Sam's craic in the press. Why name shite players? I'd rather see Robert walking around the like he did in his first few seasons here than all of those grafters put together. Having a midfield full of battlers doesn't interest me one bit, especially when there's no pace or movement in the team, I'm not having a go at Allardyce here and I'm happy with what he's done with the club but that performance yesterday was shite, it's what you get from a team full of grafters. Lets hope he realises his mistakes and we never have to see a trio of Butt, Geremi and Smith playing in midfield together again. Bollocks. Robert? You've got to be having a laugh. He'd turn up for one game in nine...........in the meantime he'd blaze free kicks over the bar from 40+ yards. Anyway - lets not waste time discussing this. You are clearly knee-jerking. Get a grip lad. We've never been this well off for years. PS: I wasn't intentionally naming shite players, but, if I was Robert would have been in the list.

Then you should be happy with our performance yesterday. Baggio, I'm not worried put it that way. These players care and I like to see that. I've got no desire to see Bramble's, Dyers, Babayaro's or Jenas' stroll around the pitch not giving a shit and then getting arseholed in Newcastle every Saturday night. I'm happy with 4 points out of 6 and I'm really happy with Big Sam's craic in the press.

Some people forget very quickly. Anyone remember the quality of football under Dogleash, Gullit, SBR's first season, Glenda? We were shite, we signed shite and the tactics were shit. We will play better football under Sam than all of those Managers. We'll play with more awareness and greater understanding of systems than we did under any of those AND we'll have a side of players that actually give a shite. I love seeing Smith, Butt, Milner, Geremi etc getting stuck in rather than a team of Dyers or Jena's that fanny around and never give a shit. We may not be pretty to watch right now but don't forget we've got Enrique to come in, we've got Owen to get fit, we've got Emre, Barton and Duff as well. This thread is unbelievable. Actually, it's not, but it is fucking embarrassing.

New 'Billionaire' Owner................. New Manager who speaks sense and knows his job............ An improved squad with a net spend of less than £10m....... A Chairman who is keen to engage fans, not so keen to make stupid statements/claims for the press........ A more organised side where players know their role............ Some people still having a whinge...........fucking priceless. Get a grip lads. It's 4 points of of 6. We look nice and tidy at the back WITH a new left back due a start and with a RB likely to be brought in within the next 6 months and we've got a bunch of forwards who still need to learn each others games. I'm still mega-optimistic. C'mon the lads. PS: I'd rather watch a Sam Allardyce team than a Martin O'Neill one ANY DAY OF THE WEEK.

I reckon Sunderland for Harte. I rate Mido as a decent player, don't get me wrong, he's certainly not useless. I also think he'll get goals and do a job for them BUT why has his price gone through the roof and will he be there any more than 12 months? Doubtful. Thats what makes him a dodgy buy for them imo.

The most bizzare thing about this is how his price has increased by more than 50% since Pearce nearly signed him in January. I don't think he's kicked a ball in the meantime. I know - I really don't get it. I can understand the Citeh Board flogging Barton (fairly cheaply) cos they had no option (after Dabo) and needed the cash at the time but if they didn't sell him you'd think he would be having a pop at them in the press, negatively affecting his value. The surprising thing about the whole Mido situation is that, for once, he's been quiet and kept his head down. That must've helped increase his value but, even then, £6.8m? No way! Weird.

How have Spurs managed to turn a profit on Mido? Jesus Wepticus. They've had nothing but problems with the fella. The Premiership prices have gone mad this summer! Glad we got Barton when we did when you think of the cost of other young english players.

Asking Egghead for more cash is a bit of a pisstake. The baldy git hasn't had his hand out of his pocket since he bought the club. Fix the problem yourself Curbs - you useless lump of shite. That said, if you still fancy Dyer, fill yer boots baldy.

Good point. Nobody should be above reserve team football, previously always got the feeling Owen was. I think it was more of a case of that before, as soon as Owen was fit enough to walk he got thrown prematuraly straight into the starting line-up, as opposed to being above reserve level. Disagree Andy. If you remember Roader gave him longer than anticpated to recover from injury and held off playing him for a few games and refused to set any comeback dates for Owen. He thought he was too good for reserve team football or didn't have the nuts to tell him to play IMO.

Good point. Nobody should be above reserve team football, previously always got the feeling Owen was. He was previously. Now Sam has shown he must earn his cash. Good work in my opinion. Was always the same with Shearer as well.

Nailed on to arrive at St. James - even if just on a temporary contract.

Just keeping Dyer fit I suppose without risking a non-performance in a competitive match. I'm chuffed that BSA has decided Owen must play. That was always one of my bugbears with Roader - he never made Owen play reserve team football when returning from an injury. I don't think old Glenda had the balls to tell him he had to. Good work Sam lad.

What? Shag her or beat her with a crutch Shag her. Then beat her for going anywhere near that Drunken twat Robson.

Clare Tomlinson. I probably would though. In all fairness.

It must be some form of degenerative condition because the article goes on to say that he'll be ok to sign a four year contract. Presumably this means they've assessed his medical history and whatever he's got he can perform to an acceptable level over the next four years and is worth the risk.

Anyone who watch it give us a summary of who stood out and why?

Nice to see Big Sam send all of the boys over to thank the traveling fans. Good stuff.

Exactly what I thought. Twice I've thought "Oh fuck thats the Scouse bastard shouting.....must be 2-3". Nicholas you're a Knobhead.

How long?