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Well once we grabbed the lad back I think we did it in that brief session in something called the uefa cup.

Is it my really bad imagination but didn't Milner get asked to do a job on the left under roeder on a few occasions?

if only that meant a bid for swp in jan then I would be very happy but possibly Sam may target the right wing as an area to improve either jan or the summer

lets hope we battle with them rather than expect them to roll over for us as with many of the "lesser" sides (especially with us) they have a knack of catching out teams getting too big for their boots. Not that Iam saying we are going to be like that but with alot of articles talking about confidence returning and team playing I dont want the lads to expect a win I want the side to play to make them deserve it.

...back to the serengetti? why will he be classed as a zebra when he joins the toon?

Duff will have to do a lot more when he comes back if he's to get a regular game, so far he's been a waste of time, even an erratic Martins pisses all over the Duff we've seen. lets hope the break, the fear of finishing his carear early and loosing roeder out of his life might give him the kick in the arse he really needed, two goals in two practice games seems to indicate we havent lost all of the old duff.

as long it was nothing along the lines of playing the percentages, loads of respect and holding then I will see it as an improvement, lets hope he can fire up the troops as much as he seems to be.

Aye, that's the NUFC.co.uk version innit? That's the base copy, then Oliver gets on the blower to Craig Hope to ask what he's been told today, the Hopester passes on the info, then Starforth gets on the blower to Oliver and so on... It's great how they all "exclusively reveal" and put "Big Sam told me today...", as well. Was it the oliver article of today or the other day which said something along the lines of "myself and SA have spoken a few times about jan transfer window" it annoys me so much as some of the bigger papers seem to look at the local rag as a cheaper alternative to having a presense themselves in the area so the shite we get shoveled gets swallowed up by them. I would laugh my arse off if we spent about 15million this window and watch oliver squirm and have to say something like "the pressure placed on Ashley has made him think twice about the jan pressure as the toon hope to make up the points to get them into europe"

I notice the "Padding" that I mentioned before has been taken out.

Nice to have some choices but they do bring their own problems.

If you are going to "blood" young foreign players you certainly try and keep them away from the likes of chelsea and arsenal thats why Derby would be an ideal time for Enrique.

I think this is why Arshavin is the more likely target than an out and out midfielder I think SA wants a player than can play in midfield but also upfront which is why until it was rejected by the player I could see SA going for Gudjohnsen. Looking at his players he likes them to be able to play in more than one position to make them able to adapt which is very important while I feel the squad is still small.

It's very unlikely to happen, isn't it? Diarra alone would cost a fair whack, being only 6 months into a new contract. I'd be happy with Diarra + nobody, personally. A loan option? With him voicing his "unhappyness" of being at the gunners.

so used to "squad fillers" being 30/33yr olds so just crossed wires. It is just so hard to second guess this manager and board which is what quite a few of the forum loved I for one hated the " we are going for him" or " we are looking at..." from the manager and chairman at times. I would rather sit back relax and complain when it has happened at the end of the day we can scream we can shout its the guys running the show that are going to do as they please. An trying to stay on topic if Mort is "in charge" as much as he seems to try and say he is then I hope he is in regularly consultation with the manager as although SA cannot sign the cheque he can point the chairman in the right direction.

still only young though isn't he although I guess some would say we have had plenty of "clear out" players from the bigger clubs.

but again the only direct quotes from the manager is that he wants 2-3 quality in not how much we have which may be the papers doing a little of "padding out" You're not wrong, but in fairness I did say "if true". I could personally see there being a few quid knocking around for someone decent, then a couple of the newly-titled "squad fillers" to see us through. I'm not sure we should be buying any more defenders, at least unless it's a left-back, anyway. I personally wouldn't mind seeing David Edgar get a bit closer to the first team, he's only really had one off day (against Birmingham) and nobody else covered themselves in glory that night either. sorry Janitor wasn't having ago. I agree I believe there is money there I just dont believe Mort will allow SA to spunk 10-15mill on someone unproven and high risk, I dare bet during his reivew that we have done that to death. So when I am putting 2-2 together (what else can a fan do when there is nothing concrete) I hope that we are looking to only add to improve the squad and not to fill and there are funds but for the right player and more importantly the right price.

but again the only direct quotes from the manager is that he wants 2-3 quality in not how much we have which may be the papers doing a little of "padding out"

Just seen the chron article and as usual the spin + daggers are out no quotes from the big man himself regards budget but all of a sudden we have no money for this and no money for that. Although am I just hoping this is not true with rumours we wanted Brown on loan rather than an out right buy.

http://www.shieldsgazette.com/nufc/Sam-targets-three-new-signings.3604524.jp least the manager is making the right sort of noises even if we all cant agree what Mort means.

You just have to speak to Crespo, SWP last season, shev, wayne bridge to see that a massive club like chelsea is like any massive club unless your world best undropable class then the likes of chelsea will continue to stick you on the bench when they see fit. Anelka has a good thing going at Bolton they are improving and where he is at now he is a starter no matter what and by far their best player some players do like being put on a pedastal

Is it sad that I was more looking forward to Duff starting than Owen? Duff won't start either. Dave I know he wont thats why I said "I was" still papers say probably back for boxing day game V wigan which is really handy.

All summer he said he wasn't moving, and is saying it again now. Just total paper bullshit to keep linking him with the obvious 3 sides without any actual evidence. Paper spin really his dad is his agent and he said something along the lines of " he does not want to move but you never know what is going to happen"

Is it sad that I was more looking forward to Duff starting than Owen?

Thing is if your willing to splash the cash you can get the best of both worlds as with the right ammount of money you can get great "here and now" talent who is still in their early 20's. It does not have to be 15-16 year olds nore does it have to be 30-33 year olds past their prime comming in to fill gaps. I never used age in my post, here & now refers to ability. Just dont want a load of Ben Tozer's signed during Jan even though they are needed due to shite at youth & resever level sorry only quoted you as I was following on from your point really (everyone is so jumpy about their posts lately). I agree that it is a sad state of affairs that our academy lads dont cut the mustard in the managers eyes but this is something that alot of clubs have been doing for a long time. Although it is the only action we have seen so far this does not mean it is our only business this window as in the summer window many of our signings were made with little to no press knowledge.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11678_2991235,00.html and thats the end of that