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If you're referring to me saying we looked much better defensively with Dummett (as opposed to without) at the back end of last season, I'd say that's a bit different to just picking games and saying 'well we won with him, he must be OK'. It's not a relevant comparison, anyway, as I've said long term Dummett isn't the answer at LB.

Livy was a vindictive cunt, she knew what she was doing. Most despicable character in the show, but fucking hilarious.

And that interview on the radio before being confirmed DoF. The guy's like Livia Soprano: utterly hilarious albeit completely unintentionally.

I'd rather Aarons got games ahead of him and we sign a couple of attacking players who can play out wide this window. Goes without saying, really.

He's harmless and entertaining now.

Winning games with shit players in the team doesn't mean they're not shit players. I'd rather have a promising young winger in there getting pitch time and valuable experience, not some waste of a shirt like Alsoran occupying a squad place.

We dicked Ipswich with Zurab Khizanishvili in the side too.

But probably not when we're trying to win the league while playing two sitting midfielders. We need 2 wingers who can beat men and drive the team forward.

You said Mascherano's your idea of what a good CB should be. Of course you're gonna be averse to that type of defender. I think you need a balance, ergo someone like Mbemba needs a dominant partner. Hopefully than can be Lascelles but Hanley isn't as bad as you've made out.

Hanley's an average CB. Good enough for this league, not really good enough for long-term. Ian doesn't like him because he fits the bruiser-type he loves to hate for some odd reason.

It's more the fact you think a 'tidy' player who's not fast or slow is more worthy of a place than Aarons, dude.

Rafa's twice said or strongly implied he doesn't see him as first team player this summer. You'd think he's off.

I wonder if he was bought with a departure for Janmaat looking likely only for it not to materialise.

Evidently not fancied.

Christ you talk shit.

What's his ability? He has no pace left, no ability to beat a man, find a man, keep the ball under pressure. He poached a few goals a few years ago basically playing out wide as an unmarked forward.

Sissoko saved us from going down in 2013, man. Never looking the part for fuck sake. Sissoko looked the part way before (and after) Gouffran.

Serious ? I'd be very surprised if we didn't bring two in. I think Rafa would walk if we brought no other forwards in. I should probably clarify. I meant spent a decent wedge on a striker as opposed to just bringing in any old rubbish (Crouch) to make the numbers up.

I'd like them to go all out for a forward/wide player who can play both roles so we have some flexibility rather than buy a Crouch type or an average winger. I certainly don't want a Crouch type. Someone like Hernandez would be ideal.

Nah. Hatem was, to some extent, shafted. Not this guy. Alsoran just doesn't have anything about him as a footballer. He's lucky to have made so much money out of the club while failing to fulfil his role.

Chuffed for him. I just hope this doesn't dissuade them from spending on another striker. We're essentially down to 2 strikers even without injuries.

He's been really good everytime he's played there, unlike Janmaat who i can't remember him ever having a good defensive performance. Hopefully he stays the starter until further notice. Could always utilise Janmaat on the wing for now and push Ritchie more central. Words fail me when I read stupid shit like this.

Shane Duffy, man. Someone take his laces.

I think you mean fack off.

He's a fucking twat, like. Was more scathing of Rafa after the 5-1 against Spurs than I can ever remember him being with Pardew.