Mike

Ah shit.

££££££££

This is just fun to watch.

Nice stuff from Russia.

Arshavin...

Christ I want to punch the guy in the sunglasses. Might break my monitor in here.

Wow.

Both also relied upon Boumsong.

Due back on the first, isn't he?

I've only seen him play for Germany, and I don't think he's shit, I just don't think he's confident enough to play every game of this tournament. Doubt we'll see him start again. I think Gomis is similar. Although I think Gomez has had a bad enough tournament to scare away most suitors, I wouldn't be mad if the club still put a reasonable bid in.

I love this board.

Smith would have scored there.

How did he miss that? And then lose the header?

Look at this jinx. Unbelievable.

Part of me wanted Turkey to win so that the tournament stayed entertaining, the other part wanted them out immediately so we could make a move on this kid. My knee has bent completely forward, but Keegan and co need to get off their asses on this one.

You are a sick, sick man.

Jumping on the sign him now! bandwagon.

Sam's idea of success is a bunch of 6'6 players heading the ball to one another until it eventually ends up in goal.

He seemed to be able to cross alright at Villa the other year, for some reason. Yes, he did. I'd like to see him back - and if you took a poll of Villa fans, 90 percent would agree with me - to see if John Robertson could make him an even better crosser. I didn't see much of him at Villa, unfortunately. I just think the sentiment that we should get rid ASAP is a bit misguided.

All he needs to learn how to do is cross. He's not fast, but he doesn't really give possession away much. I'd prefer to keep him, personally.

Midtable rival shot straight into the relegation zone should be compensation enough.

Who the hell is to blame if it wasn't him? He brought in 4 good players, so it can't be transfer issues. Playing for a draw all the goddamn time was his plan. Not down to him? Man, fuck this guy.

In his defense, Derby aren't in the league anymore, so he should do well. I liked this guy only a year ago, despise his face now.