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What if the club has indeed been sold to the nameless Middle Eastern consortium Thomo told us about? What if the sale is only validated once the wages have been reduced to a certain amount (hence the player sales)? What if Moat has just been in on an elaborate scheme to help keep the media and fans "entertained" while all of this takes place behind the scenes. What if I am ITK?

Heres the thing about this Steven Taylor thing. He's been pretty good in the last year (very good when at right back though!), but if we are looking at this strictly from the point of view of his abilities then if he wants to go and the offer is £8 million?! Then it's adios for me. The issues are of course that he is pretty much the face of the team for many now as the main Geordie in the team and this is pretty important. Also, it does seem as though he could actually be a much better defender for us at this level too. Basically it all comes down to what will be done with the money we receive for him if he does go. Do we then use the money to get in a couple of affordable players for this level? For example Beckford and Killgallon? Seeing as the money would likely take care of both their fees and a lot of their wages? The likelihood is of course no. Therefore it's a worrying move on the whole to sell him.

Very true. Hibbert must be worse than s**** in that case. Hibbert's much like Ameobi in that once in a while he'll have a decent game, be strong in the tackle and the guy hes up against will not get much success. 90% of the time, he's f***ing woeful, and only specialises in hoofing the ball down the field to absolutely no-one. What fascinates me is that when Yobo was younger he was a very good prospect at right back and really shone there for Nigeria. Even till this day I much prefer him at that position. However, last season after Jagielka and Lescott formed a strong pairing at centre back, Moyes left Yobo on the bench and played Hibbert at right back! I found this quite disturbing.

Would take him even in the prem. I reckon Tottenham are seriously over reacting over that boy. He's a very talented player. All they have to do is play him more on the left wing rather than left back where his mistakes are more lethal. That way he'll get his confidence back. He was excellent when he first joined them.

Ties in with all the sauces Dave was on about I guess. FREAK RIGHT OFF PUSS IN BOOTS!!!!

Ties in with all the sauces Dave was on about I guess.

Now that's just disgusting.

Would Taylor really go to Liverpool though? He would have Carragher, Agger and Skrtel all ahead of him if fit. Could only really see it being Everton if Lescott goes.

Steady & unspectacular. Looks potentially quite quick. Sounds similar to Glen Jonhson. Nah. I would actually describe Glen Johnson as unsteady but very spectacular. GJ can be a bit suspect defensively, but is an awesome attacking threat.

Calling all Glen Johnson haterzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz! Where are you?!!

Imagine if we had Shola and Chopra at this level! Oh what could have been!

So happy for Shola. Keep on working hard son! Good thigns will happen.

I wasn't slagging him off last week! I was genuinely struck by how hard he was working and how hungry he appeared to be to do well. Yes he was still doing those silly things only he can do, but his effort seemed miles better than it has been for a while. Maybe it is the fact that he knew he was the number 1 striker now no matter what. With the level of effort he was putting in, at least some good things were always going to happen for him in this league. He has played a part in every single goal we have scored this season so far. Good for him.

If what Macca says is true then we are in very very good shape.

Hmmmm ... this two other bidders crap makes me think this could still be dragging on for a little while. Who knows though, perhaps the surprisingly high turnout for the first home game and the teams performances so far have encouraged some bidders who were perhaps doubtful about the teams ability to return to the premier league. If there is suddenly an increase of interest we owe it all to Shola. A true living legend.

Sol Campbell has made a hell of a lot of money over his career. So not too surprised by this especially if his shawty is from the area. Newcastle are still a big club regardless of the division and he's at about the stage of his career where he can afford to step down a division for less cash. He could turn out to be a huge hero if he does come in and does well for us under these circumstances.

Nothing more amusing than Jenas fans Answer this ... what is Jenas good at? Tottenham's transformation has been down to recruiting a real CM in Palacios. Jenas does nothing. He is the invisible man who pops up with the odd goal now and then

Martin Jol would be a great shout for Villa if O'Neill flunks. I can kind of see where Brummie is coming from tbh. That UEFA Cup stunt last year was crazy, but yet they are in the exact same position to have to do it again. It's one thing to bring in players and they don't quite work out, but he isn't even getting them in, even after he has lost so many important ones. It's a pretty weird situation.

Brings back bad memories that's why.

Ditto. I was really disappointed that we only got a season from Bassong, ans Spurs got a bargain. No point in looking over our shoulder though he's gone and reminding ourselves about it is just depressing. Let's move on and have a great season ourselves. to be fair, 8m rising to 12m is hardly a bargain. If he establishes himself as a top centre back for them which i think he will, it's money well spent. When Man United sign him in three years time for £25 million then it will be clear Tottenham got him for a bargain.

People who ask "who cares?" all the time.

I didn't watch much of Real Madrid admittedly, but my understanding is that he was pretty poor for them. They hardly gave him a sniff. Based on what he has done previously and even internationally I just expected far more interest in him especially as the price being talked about is £4million - £6 million.

Have been baffled by the lack of interest in VDV especially as he is seemingly available on the cheap.

it's the way he left that rankles....i want to leave but i'm want all the cash aswell hence i'll whing a lot and only put a transfer request in if absolutely necessary to get my way. sorry to rattle on about this folks but it's really pissed me off with many players. For me I really can't fault any player who wanted to leave and moaned about it tbh. I completely blame the owner as the whole summer has been a ridiculously unstable time and no one including the players have known what the hell has been going on. This situation coupled along with relegation would have been too much for many to take. It is especially hard for me to be mad at Bassong because he was one of very few who always did his best and gave a good account of himself.

Bassong getting jiggy with it just then . Great player great character. Aaah well ...