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You might be right there. i think mutually is the key word, he's a free agent if so Oh, can clubs sign free agents outside of the transfer window? As I'm typing I'm realising the answer is probably yes.

For the same reason that websites print shit to get people to click, TalkSport talks shit to get people to call up. It's not journalism at all, it's controversy for the sake of advertising sales.

You might be right there.

There must be more to it than just terminating his contract by mutual consent. I can't see NUFC agreeing to that for any reason at all, unless we're getting something back.

That doesn't make any sense. Why would we pay Routledge off now when we could sell him for money in the summer? Unless he's bought out his own contract or something, which seems equally stupid from his POV.

Les Ferdinand is a better bet TBH, his TV commitments aren't as much.

You are a fool. (Only joking, Shearer would be a sound idea)

Basically, they don't. Some fantasy league systems have bonus points for good performances and MOTM awards, but some only reward goals assists and clean sheets.

I would spin it the other way, if the rest of our strike force wasn't so appalling we wouldn't be expecting a 20 year-old kid to do anything very much. I'm pretty sure he would have already been loaned out if we weren't so short up front.

I feel a bit sorry for him TBH, he was just looking like a player when he got injured.

For me, what Cesc said is very disappointing... I can't understand why the Arsenal players and fans aren't ecstatic with Wenger, he's transformed their club from top to bottom. Sure it's been a while without a trophy, but there are only so many trophies to win. If I was an Arsenal fan I would be much happier with quotes like "we believe in our philosophy, we play great football and we'll win something soon enough". Maybe a failing from Wenger that he hasn't managed to convince them enough.

He needs to be first choice next season IMO, and I'm sure he will be for most matches.

Only problem was he came off looking like a bell end. Not that he cares about that, but still.

It's the weather man, he loves it in the spring. If football was a summer sport he'd be player of the year.

He just lives purely in footballer land it seems, no grasp on reality at all. TBF to him I don't really hate the lad, yes he got paid a lot but it's not really his fault he was injured all the time.

You're right, there's no way Sturridge is for sale. If he is then Abramovich is more mental than I thought.

TBF to the Bruce-monster, if they hadn't sold Bent out from under him they would be doing absolutely fine.

I can't believe football managers are so vulnerable to "expectation". Who cares what the media or the fans are expecting? Just get on with your job and you'll know if you've performed to the best of your ability.

If Tiote contains Adam we should do alright.

I agree, we could maybe do with another midfielder who is athletic and mobile and can play CM and RM when needed. And possibly back-up/replacement for Enrique

Best has proven himself to be a more effective striker, in my opinion. Definately Only over a very short period of time though. Ameobi was really poor last night. I struggle to see what he brings to the team. Well yeah, Shola's limitations are well known. All I'm saying is I don't think it's guaranteed that Best will overtake him. Obviously if Best continues to score like he was before his injury he will do. He also has age on his side.

Best has proven himself to be a more effective striker, in my opinion. Definately Only over a very short period of time though.

Nobody will really improve that much with the sporadic appearances he's had. 15 minutes chasing long balls and battling with the centre back isn't really going to give anyone confidence or much of a chance to impress. He needs a loan or two, then we can start to see if he has the ability to make it.

It'll be touch and go whether Best can overturn Shola as the number two I reckon, next season anyway.

Oh yes we can.