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Okay so we didn't manage to get Beckford in. How about a loan move for Gio Dos Santos of Spurs? He'd be a good option upfront, and could be a potential signing if he does well and we end up back in the premier league. We've already seen Boateng make a huge leap since being given a chance outside of Tottenham, and the same could even be said for Kaboul too, and even O'Hara. Would really like us to try for Gio who also did well while on loan at Ipswich last season lets not forget. Would be a far more intriguing and potentially fruitful move than bringing Harewood back.

I wouldn't trust Turkish clubs when they say they've signed full-backs. But if true, it appears nothing more than shambolic. Let's get rid of one of 2 fit (currently) central defenders. 750k is nowt, just let him go in the summer ffs. And believe it or not, he's done fairly well recently. Staggering. It's centre backs we haven't got, you gonk. Neill hasn't even been playing right back. Pathetic transfer deal though. You will likely sign/loan Senderos in this window I would imagine. Once Sol ties up his deal with Arsenal I could see something developing. Fret not!

Maybe, but do really think most of the players will be leaving? Of course they won't. If we don't refresh at least half the first team we will be relegated, so it don't really matter what I think. You might be right, but surely it's pointless debating based on things that we know won't happen. Must happen. We will return with wages under control again and spare cash and PL money. The decks have been cleared so to speak. If Ashley has learnt anything it's what is needed to stay up....Having been through it once. Personally I'd get Shearer and Speed in as soon as promotion is formalised. Wowsers! If we are going to bother with getting rid of Hughton then I would rather go for someone more established than Shearer. Going down was the ideal time to give Shearer his shot, but unfortunately it didn't happen for whatever reason. If we are making a change next season I wouldn't mind us making a play for Sven. I'm sure by then he would have been completely fed up with the weird goings on at Notts County.

Solid backup who has done well at this level, and also scored quite a few goals in the championship from what I recall. Can't complain really.

Love his temperament, and I think he does have the potential. Let's not forget he is very experienced as a number two and has certainly paid his dues. He does need to keep getting better though. If Ashley decides to stay, I do think Hughton would be ideal for the kind of plan Ashley has wanted to put in place all along i.e. go after younger, more obscure, more affordable (i.e. cheap!) talents, who are not necessarily the complete article yet. Hughton seems like he would be a lot more accepting of this and play more of a coaching role, and not be as insistent on complete control of player recruitment. It will be interesting that's for sure. Would really like to see him continue to grow and become a success. Best of luck to him.

Good stuff. Loven hasn't really been given a fair crack of the whip upfront, alongside another more physical forward. Seems like he would be a really good foil and so I wonder why it hasn't been given more of a chance. Felt he would be a better option than Harewood has been.

That being Liverpool who were meant to sign him Jan 01 2010. They are still no closer to signing him since shifting a few bodies off there payroll. As a short term move we may be a better place for him as I said we should be able to cover his wages with Geremi leaving, we have two fellow Argentine internationals who have played in Spain & came to England. He need to hit the ground the running & playing as it is World Cup year with Rafa being tinkerman is going to get the game time? For Argentinians international football means more than the club game & playing in World Cup is the main gig. AS I SAID WE HAVE LOST THE ART OF "DREAMING" We were linked with Ricky Lambert in some rag this week!!!! I actually thought you were joking ... that's definitely one hell of a dream. Would like to see us go for Victor Moses if this Beckford thing keeps getting silly.

Fergie's not usually so easily manipulated by public feeling. After the last world cup everyone wanted Ronaldo booted out of England but SAF held on tight. Next it will probably be Berbatov's turn to be hounded out, but from what I've seen he's not the problem. Still, I suppose no one will pay £20m for Owen. Owen and Rooney were looking really promising together the season prior to Fergie splurgin on Berbatov, so why he spent £30 million on that dunce rather than tie up the Tevez deal I will never know. Awful, awful decision. Now Tevez is in the very same city playing for a different club and will be a continuous reminder of that error for goodness knows how long. Kudos to Mancini by the way. I know it's very early but I'm glad he's making that neanderthal Hughes look more of a buffoon with each passing game. Love Mancini's cool, calm temperament. The kind of demeanour I love to see in a manager. Don't have to be a raving, abrasive lunatic on the sideline to get your players to perform.

It is a bit weird that most people on here give KD a hard time because he supports Spurs, yet at the same time most people on here are balls deep in all the other posters that support a different team. He is a sensible poster tbh. Yeah, he's alright when you get used to him. Just don't ask his opinion on Richard Dunne ...

What the ...

:lol: Rafa flat out hates the poor guy!

Steve Bruce rummaging through Arsenal's trash for ideas again I see. Not a bad way to operate really. He's certainly been very clever with it. Kudos to him.

Steve Bruce rummaging through Arsenal's trash for ideas again I see.

What a dream it would be if we are actually planning ahead and actually realise we will need a serious upgrade in talent if we go up. We can only hope ...

From what I've seen of Jermaine Beckford and considering his goal scoring record now over the last few seasons, albeit it in league two, I'm surprised more prem teams aren't willing to take a risk on him for just £2 million and what would be pretty low wages too. The likes of Fulham, Wigan, Blackburn, Bolton, Hull, Stoke and even West Ham who are struggling financially you would think would take the risk. Should be interesting to see what happens eventually.

I think the deal is good for both teams you know. Keane is more of a natural goalscorer than any of the current Villa forwards and should work well with either Gabby or Heskey, while Carew would be more accepting of being rotated at Spurs, where Harry clearly wants to go with Defoe and Crouch as his first choice forward line.

Rafa really is strange. Wouldn't even give Babel a chance upfront while they were missing Torres. Pretty sure he would have done as good a job and likely even better than what N'Gog did. Rafa really has messed him about completely. He still really young though so he should still be okay, but he really should be looking to get out of there.

Kilgallon probably doesn't fancy being a back up also, which he would be for the moment.

World Cup year, innit? Can't afford to not be playing, even with his profile in Cameroon. Yup, pretty much what it comes down too. sounds familiar

World Cup year, innit? Can't afford to not be playing, even with his profile in Cameroon. Yup, pretty much what it comes down too.

Owen and Berbatov utter disgrace. Huge mistake putting Rooney out wide. He's the only good striker they have.

If that was a foreigner? Dive this dive that ... Pathetic from Owen. Just a pathetic guy in general.

OWEN!!! :lol: :lol: PANTS!!!

Owen a carbon copy of Rooney?! :lol:

Agreed. Doesn't really get too involved in general play as he stays high up the pitch, but when he does get it to feet he seems comfortable and composed. Looks a very confident player in general.