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BrazlianBob in controversial opening post shocker!!

Just did it predicting either 0-0, 1-0 or 0-1. We finished 13th on 39 points. Some really low scoring prem teams this year. Worked out Arsenal won the league, Fulham, Birmingham, Derby down, Sunderland 16th, and Boro 12th.

Bentley didnt do his reputation any harm at all, but he wasn't brilliant. Still MOM mind!

That is way, way over the top, verging on the absolute bollocks to be honest. Im not his biggest fan, and dont think he offers a lot to the team overall, but in terms of predatory instincts he is world class. There arent any better than him in the game at timing his runs, and he does finish a lot of his chances. You only have to look at the past few games where he's been incorrectly ruled offside against Arsenal and Man Utd. IMO he has been getting sharper with each game since his return, and will improve (as long as he stays fit). He's never going to be the type of player to take on men and run around all day, he's about waiting and timing, but that doesnt make him lazy. That's pretty over-the-top yourself, given his showings this season. I cant recall him missing numerous sitters or good chances. Im not saying he hasnt missed any but you seem to be making out he's had lots of chances handed to him. Dont get me wrong I'm not the biggest fan of him and would sooner have a player that offers more to the team, but that post IMO was way over the top. id like to know how many chances in the box he has had in the last 6 games, as you say cant think of many misses, except that one yesterday when it was cut back to him If he he'd used this so-called world class movement/pace he'd have had more chances. He's had plenty of chances anyhow. You gotta have the service in the first place, and no one said anything about pace.

That is way, way over the top, verging on the absolute bollocks to be honest. Im not his biggest fan, and dont think he offers a lot to the team overall, but in terms of predatory instincts he is world class. There arent any better than him in the game at timing his runs, and he does finish a lot of his chances. You only have to look at the past few games where he's been incorrectly ruled offside against Arsenal and Man Utd. IMO he has been getting sharper with each game since his return, and will improve (as long as he stays fit). He's never going to be the type of player to take on men and run around all day, he's about waiting and timing, but that doesnt make him lazy. That's pretty over-the-top yourself, given his showings this season. I cant recall him missing numerous sitters or good chances. Im not saying he hasnt missed any but you seem to be making out he's had lots of chances handed to him. Dont get me wrong I'm not the biggest fan of him and would sooner have a player that offers more to the team, but that post IMO was way over the top.

That is way, way over the top, verging on the absolute bollocks to be honest. Im not his biggest fan, and dont think he offers a lot to the team overall, but in terms of predatory instincts he is world class. There arent any better than him in the game at timing his runs, and he does finish a lot of his chances. You only have to look at the past few games where he's been incorrectly ruled offside against Arsenal and Man Utd. IMO he has been getting sharper with each game since his return, and will improve (as long as he stays fit). He's never going to be the type of player to take on men and run around all day, he's about waiting and timing, but that doesnt make him lazy.

Under different circumstances I think he could have turned out a lot better than he is. I blame Shola!

I dont think we'll go down, but I've just had a look at the fixture list between now and the end of the season and it could well get very sticky!

I agree that Beye and Faye should go straight back into the side, but in all honesty Carr hasn't played badly since his return.

Good performances from Duff and Carr. Cacapa, Barton and Emre didnt have bad games. Butt was shite, I don't know what people see in him, N'Zogbia was poor, and I hate to say it but Given is starting to look like a liability.

Worst ref performance I've seen for a long time. Terrible.

I prefer Sundays, I play football Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning so when I get back after footy on Sunday I can watch the game.

Im very torn on Milner, at the top of his game I watch him and think that he is going to develope into a brilliant player, but at the moment, being off form he doesnt look like he's going to be better than a useful squad player. I think its very easy to forget how young he still is. Improving as a player isnt beyond a just turned 22 year old, however the next 2-3 years are going to be very important for how he actually turns out. He may not have much pace (although he's not slow), but he can, when on form leave a man for dead with his trickery on the ball. If he can develope some intelligence and work on his crosses he can become a decent player.

If Faye and Beye are back I'd play: Given Beye Taylor Cacapa Enrique Duff Faye Emre N'Zogbia Owen Viduka Milner is off form so would rest him, bring in Carr and Butt for Beye and Faye if necessary.

Replacing Given is something that will eventually need to be done but we have far more urgent issues than this one in my opinion.

Some people are so OTT about our players.

Also tells you you've been playing the game 10 years too long True! I have actually finally got bored of it a whole 10 years later though, havent played the new one. it's quite good actually I cant fuckin win! I have actually got as far installing and loading up a game, then can just never be arsed!

Also tells you you've been playing the game 10 years too long True! I have actually finally got bored of it a whole 10 years later though, havent played the new one.

Just gone through the transfers on Sky Sports, Erik Nevland to Fulham??? Christ, I'm sure I always used to buy him off Man Utd in Champ Man 97/98!

http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,2248997,00.html Barnes wont be in this window then by the sounds of things: "If we had got two players in of the quality wanted, which was the original intention, then you slide in someone like him [barnes] as one for the future," Keegan said. "I don't think we'll do it in this window. We may do three or four of those in the summer. That's what this new set-up is all about. It could be a very interesting club to be at and I think it will be."

Dunno why you gave Duff lowest rating I thought he had a pretty decent game compared to most. And a good few of Owens offsides werent!

The Arshavin link seemed to disappear with Allardyce unfortunately.

Dunno if its been posted elsewhere but I see we've now been linked to Giles Barnes. Not world class, but I'd take him, good, promising player and a realistic target.

The bloke offers fuck all quite frankly, very suprised at how poor a player he has been for us, wherever he plays.

Roeder does strike me as the type of person that does things to look big when everyones watching.