Lotus

I think West Ham will buy out Tevez's contract from MSI and receive that exact amount for the transfer to Man Utd. Net gain for West Ham of £0. I suppose West Ham won't be able be able to declare they've bought his registration because they are already meant to have it .: MSI will be able to charge what they like because West Ham will be F**ked if make it an issue. West Ham fans will be left wondering where all the money for the Tevez transfer went.

Loved the quote from a commentator (can't remember which one) when refering to Chelsea's misunderstood genius, 'Didier Drogba: pain threshold of a lamb...'

They were both cr@p but at least i have seen Zoggy play well in a Newcastle shirt previously.

Who can't cross.

We need some very good defenders if we are to progress, we'll need those soon as well. Will have to start the preseason together i reckon. A flair ACM would be great but who could we sign? I'd like to see us get a class RW.

I would think that if the Board were looking to make a big impact signing they have left it a little late this year.

I think there's been an over reaction to Jol in this thread. Let's be fair, the prize money derisory. I didn't get any 'condescending vibe' off his post at all, and it seems the Mail reported this accurately. No Cockney plot to undermine us. Relax boys, last season was sh*te for many reasons, but it was last season. I've nearly forgotten it.

Who said Bridge had pace? Lacks agility imo. Will get done by class wingers but luckily for us there aren't many in the prem.

Pattison hasn't looked like he had what it takes. I don't have to be fickle to say that i just have to say as i see it. If he had promise then something has prevented that from developing. He doesn't appear to have the physical attributes but to compound it further he doesn't seem to have an eye to pick out a pass. More young'uns 'fail' than succeed. That's sport.

Doesn't even rhyme. I think it's an attempt at Haiku.

Wait to see who else we sign. If the season started tomorrow we'd struggle to make 10th imo. When we have an idea who the back 4 are then we can formulate some expectations.

So who is going to pay him until then? Hope its not us. He's not a good defender, very poor in fact, we can do better, even before SA & Ashley. I thouhgt he was a holding midfielder? Didn't think he'd ever played in defence, wasn't that Marquez and Puyol? Holding mf/cd good long pass. Isn't that a Red Indian name? ...at least he isn't 'diving eagle'. Eddie'milson the Eagle....

So who is going to pay him until then? Hope its not us. He's not a good defender, very poor in fact, we can do better, even before SA & Ashley. I thouhgt he was a holding midfielder? Didn't think he'd ever played in defence, wasn't that Marquez and Puyol? Holding mf/cd good long pass. Isn't that a Red Indian name?

Have you clicked the link?

Jesus! Look at the neck on him. Nickname him 'Stretch' i reckon.

Solano!!!!1111?

Well, can someone tell me what Barton's role will be next season? He doesn't seem to score a lot. He assist record is average. He isn't pacy. He ain't much of a dribbler. I think his 1st touch is average. I can't see him being our main creative force, i certainly wouldn't compare him to Gerrard based on what i've seen. I've seen the stats for pass completion and crosses, looks pretty good if i'm honest. So, is he a player just to keep the ball moving in the midfield? Is he going to score 10 goals? For £6M i want to know what it is he is meant to excel at.

It would be a better idea to try and understand what role he is going to fulfill on the pitch. Arguing over the merits of his £300k pay off is a waste of f**king time. I want to know what he's going to do to be worth nealry £6M.

Wouldn't want Hyppia.

What's Kenny Shepherd's area of expertise exactly?

Young does not have the necessary athleticism imo.

i'm pretty sure Dyer and his family do Yeah but I think they'll already be aware of it before they read it on here tbh. Like it.

We still need a creative midfielder with a bit of flair and take on a player. We also need another DM. Barton hasn't solved our midfield problem on his own.

More bookings than goals...

Explains Parker's impending departure.......