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Laursen and Bouma were the two good things to come from the DOL years. Fucking hell, i hated that cunt with a passion. Imagine having a manager who'd tell you regularly that you couldn't compete with Boro. And people wonder why we think MON is the messiah. *wink*

I think he is off to Juventus. I'd hate to see him playing for another English club. It wouldn't feel right.

He's angling for a better deal in his current contract negotiations, that's all. Laursen won't be going anywhere. Mellberg will, though. And, worryingly, Gary Cahill probably will as well. Zat Knight is never, ever going to get the nod ahead of Martin Laursen, in this or any parellel universe

Those picking Gareth Barry might do well to reflect on the fact that he has been mediocre for the last six weeks or so. *struck down as punishment for sacrilege*

I thought Rozehnal looked really poor, shaky and uncertain most of the time, I don't know if that can be safely blamed on Taylor (who I also thought was poor), though. Hang on .... Smith 8? On a general point, I actually thought you looked pretty good in the first half. Fuck knows what he said in his half time chat, though. "Switch off" by the looks of it.

Rozenhal. Crikey.

Rooney!

Crikey.

Against us no doubt.

I too have been impressed by N'Zogbia, Faye and Enrique. I fail to see the point of Alan Smith, though.

There was a similar article to this in the Telegraph this week (which I am surprised nobody posted here, tbh) (obv unless they did and I missed it)

0-3, a stroll for you lot, and a lifting of the pressure on BSA.

At least you're not playing Man United and having to put up with Motson saying the word "Rooney" every ten fucking seconds. I know the Beeb have to make the most of their occasional chance to show a live game, but FFS, it was absolutely terrible.

It is also subect to Police agreement, which is the big catch.

I like him now. He was a really good sport with us and the stick we gave him on Wednesday. He's shit, mind.

FWIW my money is on there being absolutely no truth whatsoever in this story in any case.

Oh well, 52 years now.

Ah well, thank god there won't be a replay

None of the players on either side look particularly bothered, to be honest.

MON is going for it. Super Shaun Maloney coming on. Free kick to win it.

Fancy a replay at OT? Like i fancy a bit of root canal. Fuck the cup, let's get back to the league. I'd rather just lose today than have a replay.

Come on any result which doesn't necessitate a replay!

Rooney this, Rooney that blah blah bah

Carew made Viduka's performance on Wednesday look busy. He's very clearly half fit. Indeed. Wasn't expecting to play at all today. MON loves him, though.

Wahey! Here comes the dynamo of effort and application which is Luke Moore.