Chris_R

When he inevitably cuts inside he'll run out the pitch... I suspect he cuts inside now because he's a right footed player who is playing on the left.

We saw, we were relegated. I don't remember him playing there that often (Though my memory's not massively reliable on who played what position and when), he was still very much mainly on the left from what I remember. When he did play on the right he was often our only winger (And only attacking outlet) and was crowded out by 2 or 3 opponents at a time.

I'd be interested to see Ben Arfa on the left, and the right-footed Jonas on the right wing where he might actually be able to cross a ball. Not that I think Routledge deserves to be dropped, I've just always wanted to see Jonas play on the right for a bit to see how he does.

I reckon it's more in case he's found to be not good enough, doesn't fit in or has another strop. Then we can just bin him with no commitments. However if he's as good as we hope and gels with the squad, he'll be a regular and play the 25 games and we'll sign him. Seems sensible IMO. Should injury strike and he only plays 15-20 games but performs well, trains hard and gets on with the rest of the squad then we could still sign him, so it's win/win really.

Which considering what I suspect our terms are likely to be (ie shit), I can't say I massively blame them.

That's not his fault though that he's getting paid as much. If he thinks he can get £60k somewhere else, good luck to him. If someone's willing to pay it, he's worth it. Think he'll struggle to find anyone though, especially at the moment. For me, I'd want him to stay and play for us but only as a right back (and not for £60k per week). I think we have better options in the centre of defence at the moment.

That, for me, sums him up entirely. Agree with that 100%.

Nice of Wenger to figure this out so quickly, he's only seen him play for the last 14 years.

That's pretty good. Always quite liked Taylor, even more so now.

Agree with that, word for word.

We looked infinitely better without Nolan. That is all.

Can someone please find me a hat to eat.

Hard to argue with that. I'd rather we lost having a go than lost like this.

Anyone thinking that Nolan will ever get substituted must have been sniffing glue. He'll play every minute of the league campaign for which he's fit for. Deep down, we all know that.

And maybe we're on course here for a result that could let Ashley know that too. Getting twatted of Man U isn't the worst thing that can happen when the transfer window is still open. Not saying I want us to get beaten, as I don't, but if anything sneaking an undeserved result here could have been a bad thing to happen long-term.

I'd be delighted if he re-signed. Not the greatest centre back in the world, or even at the club, but a good asset to have and we'd be daft to let him go.

Holloway has boosted his reputation massively by getting Blackpool to the Prem, where they'll get humped every game so he'll not help that reputation (Despite people's low expectations) by hanging round to oversea the ensuing relegation. Still be surprised if he's resigned though.

Loan deal? Just fucking buy him. Tight bastards.

Which twat upped this on the eve of a match? Just spent 5 minutes trying to get ESPN working on the telly.

Can't see this coming off, things this good just don't happen to us.

Should Campbell be automatic first chouce? Any 2 of Colo, Taylor and Williamson would be fine IMO. Not saying Campbell shouldn't start mind.

I think I'd genuinely jizz in my pants if we signed Ben Arfa. But I refuse to get my hopes up, life isn't that kind to us.

Lovely. Despite the general consensus of hatred on here, I want Xisco to succeed.

Radio Norfolk saying Routledge played Shola in. Anyone clarify?

Can't see past that, though of course only 2 of them are big teams. (France are rubbish )