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Him wanting a move away was probably the most selfless, generous gesture towards the club since he got here. It appears he is a huge liability. I doubt anyone will ever be interested in him again though. He is seriously tainted goods right now.

I know it's not his fault and I hope he gets better, but I really wish someone had come in for him. Michael Owen depresses me. On a day with so much good news this happens. Will Owen ever be fit?

Keane is desperate, he will probably go for Cole.

One of the Villareal forums also says Chelsea were in for hima t one point as well, and they were quoted 24 million euros

Agent talk! Nothing more to see here ladies and gentlemen.

I'm sure we will still be signing an experienced head at left-back though. Most likely Drago. Good to know we will be well covered there now. All we need is a youngish right-back to challeng Carr and we are well and truly sorted.

Sounds a promising prospect then. I wonder how much he will cost.

The Leighton Baines bubble just went POP!!!

Brown may play there tbh. Actually that makes more sense as Brown is more athletic and quicker than Taylor. You're right.

Against tougher teams the more beastly Drago and Brown at full back, and against less tougher teams Baines and Carr at full-back. Or maybe never Carr at all. Probably what is likely to happen.

If we sign Brown I would expect that Taylor would indeed play quite a few games at Right-back.

Agreed. the lad is a centre back through and through. Its not like he hasn't proved himself there. He was easily our best defender last season, it would not only be an utter cheek to move him to RB, but it would aslo hinder his progress by putting him there. Even more idiotic are people pairing Rozy (a lighter defender) with Cacapa who by all accounts is small, lightweight & injured quite a bit. Two soft CB's, yeah that makes perfect fuking sense. Taylor will play at CB but he will most likely be brought of the bench. To describe Cacapa as small and lightweight is so bizarre it isn't even funny. Have you ever seen him play? Rozehnal has looked great so far and is an experienced Czech international while Cacapa's experience cannot be questioned. As long as these two are fit I cannot see Taylor playing ahead of either. Taylor right now is a prospect and he will no doubt get his fair share of games but I'm not sure a first team place will be guaranteed for him this season. No matter how much of a crush you have on him

I see your point. However, I think Sam is generally disgusted by the fact so many of the players are struggling with his fitness regime rather than looking to have a dig at roeder. The players have probably been whinging about it and saying they are having to do to much fitness work. You only have to look at the strength and stamina of his Bolton teams to appreciate the effects of this kind of training and I'm all for it. You can already see the benefits in the players who have come through his fitness training without problems. Carr, Martins, Milner and Zoggy have all looked much sharper and fitter.

Two a day practices. I can't believe professional footballers can't cope with these. I assumed these were a staple of modern day professional sports, particularly during pre-seasons, it certainly is the case in the USA anyway. Seems Sam picked up quite a few things during his time in the USA. Very interesting.

With everything going on right now the best thing some people can find to do is have a go at Pattison? Leave the poor kid alone. It's not like he is an integral member of the squad and he is holding us back or anything. This thread baffles me.

Looking good. Baines at left-back, but Drago stepping in when we face tougher more offensive opponents. Similar to the way Manu alternated between Evra and Heinze. Also have the option of switching to a 3-5-2 with a back three of Cacapa, Roz and Drago like NSG pointed out. All of a sudden things are really looking up. Exciting stuff.

But not an equal opportunities thread deleter.

So basically no one should ever disagree with a transfer. Great, may aswell shut this place down now. Can you read? Have you seen some of the comments on here? Huge difference between disagreeing with a transfer and wishing for the guy to be run down by a freakin' train isn't there? I mean what's that all about? Half of you disagrreing don't even have any basis for doing so. Instead your disagreeing on the basis that you want Ronaldinho instead. No one knows how he is going to be used yet or what Sams plans are, so why not wait before you judge.

Some of the comments on here are disgusting. I for one prefer to wait and see how he will be used and how he performs before making any kind of comment. I saw him play in midfield quite a bit for Man U and was always surprised by how well he used the ball when in posession. The only downside was the way he flew into some rash tackles, but I think this was more down to him playing DM and being told to replace Keane. As an attacking midfielder he won't have that demand on him. I bet if he comes he does really well, especially because he is a good pro and is going to work very hard to make sure he does well and if he is playing every week I'm sure he will. This is going to be interesting and there is a huge potential for some people on here to look like absolute morons. Really dissapointing response to a player who has chosen to come here and play for your club. Disgraceful. At least wait till he messes up before having a go.

Dave link=topic=43538.msg945969#msg945969 date=1186055169] Oliver still working the Edmilson thing I see. Edmilson could still be worth a go, as we will be losing Geremi in January. It appears Cacapa didn't play too much last year due to injury and also falling out with Lyon due to letting his contract run out perhaps. Excellent news to hear that we put him through his paces to make sure he was fit enough, and as that appears to be the case it should be an excellent move. Still a pretty good age at 31 too, as a matter of fact 31 is like 26 in Allardyce years Younger than both Campbell and Hyypia but with all the experience we could want. I'm exited about this. All those who claimed he had gone to Qatar ought to be ashamed ... or maybe banned?

Should be for the rest of his time here. Would be a brilliant move.

God please protect us from any further injuries. Amen. Cheers Dave.

Is the game on world?

It's between Smith and Gudjohnsen ... let's see what happens.

Milner been given some new legs like? No ... the vibrating thingy done him a world of good though.