Ronaldo

I think Forster could turn out to be the better keeper in the long run, but the shirt is probably Krul's to lose now. Should be, anyway. Start the season with Krul, and have Forster on the bench.

As has already been stated, Ireland has averaged more than 30 games per season for the past 4 years.

I saw him play well for City less than 18 months ago.

So at least one respected manager considers him to be PL class - if true, of course. Must say it's laughable hearing that clueless little shit Mark Douglas talk about Harper and Shola being candidates for captaincy. Neither should even be on the bench with the current squad.

I can see why people are weary about us signing crap players, yes. At present Ireland is one of those. No one has problems with Erding, who is a massive risk of flopping, and could cost 5 times as much. I do, for the record.

Where does 'woefully out of form' come from? He had 4 bad months with Villa.

Do Belgians typically indulge in those sort of shenanigans, like?

We didn't try sacking him, but I seem to remember Ashley not "opposing" selling Barton in August 2008. Not to mention his face when Barton came on at The Emirates.

Who?

If we're not playing 4-4-2, I don't see a place in the team for Joey.

Everything i've heard about this guys leads me to believe we should persist with Best. He sounds like the type that would probably take 25 games to get 6 league goals.

Ireland has been crap (arguably) for only one season. Half of it he didn't play. It basically comes down to 4 months of bad form.

Don't think there's much of a decision to make between Ba and Erding, like.

I realise he's trying to shed his cultivated image as a wannabe tough guy, but going to such lengths is ridiculous. He's about a step away from dressing like a woman. Disgusting.

You were writing Barton off only a year ago. Live and learn, man.

Ideally, we'd sign Messi, Higuain and Ronaldo to be our front 3. Didn't suggest it would happen.

If you're talking about goals alone, Lovenkrands is by far the more reliable about the two. I honestly can't list anything that Shola does well, whereas at least Loven is often in the right place at the right time. Ideally we get rid of both.

He was according to some. Ignorant Mick has shown up - just for a change.

He's a clown always has been. Don't remember him doing too much clowning when he rightly displaced Shay Given in the starting Xl.

What's his alternative, not play and end his chances of a contract renewal? Then the thick, talentless cunt will end up at Accy Stanley for the rest of his excuse for a career.

Who?

I don't think he was fighting Shola's corner, somehow.

It's Boothroyd.

Because he's crap and no fan with an ounce of self respect would attend.

If he leaves, I'll buy everyone a drink.