Ronaldo

If we win the next 2 games, we're basically a third of the way to promotion

Mourinho played him RB to good effect

we got relegated

Doesn't change the fact this a blow

You're missing the point here, it's another excuse to put Butt in the first Xl

:lol: I sincerely hope that isn't made up btw

Harper Geremi Taylor Khiz Enrique Guthrie Smith Nolan Jonas Carroll Harewood never happen in a million years, but I don't care because I know best

The thing is, Barton is more difficult to drop than Guthrie. We all know who'll be the likely winner when it comes down to a straight decision between Nicky 'EnglandManUchampsleagueveryveryexperiencedhead' Butt and Danny Guthrie

He does when he gives the ball away endlessly, as he does.. ......not nearly as often as Butt

Barton doesn't actively make the team worse

We'll fucking notice it when Butt's on the pitch instead

I'd love to see Raj Sing pay a visit to the likes of Seaham. Something tells me he wouldn't be quite so quick to endorse Sunderland as a stage for the international community

Shearer was never as good after 96-97, never came close in fact. The Shearer of that season was absolutely world class as a goalscorer and footballer.

It's after 10AM on a Tuesday mate, i'm allowed some fun once in a while

If Hughton gets us promoted, why would you sack him and give Shearer the job in the summer?

The goal he scored that day was superb. Remember a free-kick from that season (Coventry maybe?) where Shearer ran over the free-kick, Hamann thumped the hardest free-kick I've ever seen which just bounced off the keepers chest, into the onrunning Shearer's path to tap-in. Actually that 20+ goal season was under Gullit, but was predominantly Keegan/Dalglish's side. 20+? I thought he hit 14 under Gullit 21 in 40 appearances. ah right, must have just been league games

The goal he scored that day was superb. Remember a free-kick from that season (Coventry maybe?) where Shearer ran over the free-kick, Hamann thumped the hardest free-kick I've ever seen which just bounced off the keepers chest, into the onrunning Shearer's path to tap-in. Actually that 20+ goal season was under Gullit, but was predominantly Keegan/Dalglish's side. 20+? I thought he hit 14 under Gullit

Arsenal (h) 1998-99 He was like Gerrard in that game

Impossible to argue with so far. Many similarities really, not least the baggage they bring off the pitch far outweighing their contributions on it. Bowyer at least chipped in with the odd goal tbf. Not till near the end post the fight with Dyer when they both pulled their fingers out. Chipped in with a couple before then I think...off the top of my head Pompey at home, Deportivo (I think? In a 1-1 away in Europe anyway) away. I assume 1 or 2 I've forgotten about. Barton's only ever scored penalties for us. Was that not post fight? I remember goal against Olympiakos at home. Think you're right actually. Still contributed more than Barton. His excellent volley against Deportivo was in July 2005, a few months after the fight. After the game, both Shepherd and Souness gave a collective statement about Bowyer being a 'great player' and not leaving

Speed was defensively sound but an exceptional passer of the ball too, which is one of many we lacked from 04 onwards. Speed was also the organiser of the midfield which lacked tactical displine from the off in 04-05, I still cannot believe we let the guy go tbh. Age was a fact but he was in better physical condition than Shearer and showed fewer signs of deteriorating that him.

Why was discipline needed with Jenas? When was he tough? :lol:

Switched to Shola because of the family connection Regarding Colo, it could well be 2 seasons as I haven't spoken to my dad much recently.

He was talking about Ranger's build, not height

Just a shame he didn't back it up by keeping Shearer on the bench for Boro, Spurs and Norwich. Im sure a part of him wanted to.

The entire BBC broadcast managed to piss me off