KaKa

Looks like he was really after that new deal then! He's spat the dummy out because he isn't getting one. On your way son. Your really not that good anyway. MON has obviously been whispering sweet nothings in the boys ear.

With the money we get from him we could very easily replace him with a young player on the continent. That Skjelbred rumour is making a whole lot more sense right now.

This should get stuff moving hopefully. All the praise Keegan kept giving him I felt was down to him trying to emphasize his value as far as a transfer fee is concerned, rather than actually rating the lad.

Clubs do such a bad job of helping foreign players settle into what for them is such a drastic change in lifestyle. Then everyone wonders why they don't perform as well on the pitch. They just seem to stick them in a hotel after they've signed, and then leave them to it.

Must be pretty depressing being stuck in a brand new city where you know no one and where the weather is kind of gloomy. I think it all adds up.

I wonder if we are really after a left back or another experienced centre back.

If anything happens to Colo (God forbid!) we are in a major pickle at the back as Bassong and Taylor as so young and inexperienced, well Bassong inexperienced, and Taylor well very average.

Enrique is solid at left back and Zoggy is not averse to playing there also, not to mention Colo being able to play there as well.

Think we migh need another centre back. Cacapa might have been okay, but it seems his body is trashed.

KaKa rates him. So that's good enough for me.

Indeed, your a smart man Tooj.

The young guy is quality.

No play acting here folks. A real defender. Doesn't just play one on T.V.

Maybe Bassong has changed his mind about needing a defender

 

First real look I've had of Bassong tonight (I think) and although it was against inferior opposition ties like this are never easy for defenders and he passed the test with flying colours for me. Early days like but it's good to have players like this who can come in and slot in so easily. Definitely pleased with the players we have brought in this summer.

 

Looks a clever player aswell as having good attributes, a few times he was just in the right place at the right time making it all look very easy. £1.5m isn't a massive gamble either.

 

Yup. Very cool and composed at times as well which is always a good attribute to have as a central defender.

A tad smitten are we. I know how you feel Toojikins.

I wouldn't be surprised if Beye was carrying a slight knock or was still short of fitness.

 

We need a dead ball wizard.

The dead ball thing is extremely concerning.

Why is Guthrie not being allowed to take them? Everytime he has taken one it has been quality. Didn't even takeone tonight.

Why do we continue to insist on Zoggy and Milner making a mess of these?

Craziness.

James you do realise most of these guys played on Saturday and will play again this weekend right.

Stop taking the micky with the lack of effort rubbish.

Some defenders are just blessed with a natural poise. You just know that when they are on the scene mor egood than bad is going to happen for your team. Coloccini has that kind of presence and it is invaluable.

Another one of our young defenders is showing that sort of trait also, and it sure as hell ain't Taylor I will tell you that.

We missed Taylor tonight in the air

Someone kick this guys head in please!

Are you freakin kidding me?

Look I know I will get knocked for this but I am going to keep this real right now, real gangsta, Nile Ranger style, Bassong is at least twice the player Taylor is. There I said it, and by the end of this season I will be proved right.

Away tie next round nailed on.

 

I think Coventry did a lot better than most on here would believe.

You are completely delusional.

We bossed these idiots. They were crap.

A couple of things fell their way and we still saw them off.

Stop trying to convince yourself otherwise.

Did I mention that I love Bassong?

Only a matter of time I tell you.

Why didn't Milner let that go for a goal kick?

Only to give it right back to them?

No brains!

Now look where we are.

We have not won a header

Excuse me, are you insane?

Given is scared of kicking the ball away. Why? I just don't know!

Our defending has been f***ing shocking. 

I hate this. Every idiot is now going to be claiming our defending has been bad, when it has been brilliant all night.

Just some really silly jammy goals so don't even go there. The defenders are slipping up a bit because they are now tiring.

Nicky Butt is a disaster. Just putting the defenders in awful positions.

Jonas is a freakin' legend.

I could murder Nicky Butt.

The manager really ought to take some responsibility for continuing to allow Milner and Zoggy to take awful corners when Guthrie has shown he is so much better at them.

Kev needs to consider putting Milner in the middle and Jonas on the right. Milner is wasting a lot of decent opportunities out wide.

How slow is Butt for goodness sake!

I actually can't help but hate Milner.

He's just deteriorated into stupidity.

World class ball from Enrique.

On side. Thought he had missed ... thank God.

Milner's level will drop off quite drastically here.

Out on the right now.

ive just been watching some shearer videos on youtube, he was amazing with his head!!

 

Random.

You have to love Jonas.

I love the way he nicks the ball away in those situations.

Always allows for a huge sigh of relief.