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Roque Santa Cruz bid rejected by Blackburn from Man City (BBC). It was significantly higher than £12m which they offered in the summer according to Hughes.

Just a few days ago Adriano was given a massive fine by Inter and a dressing down by Mourinho at training as he was a day late on his return from Brazil.

Mamadou Sakho is attracting the interest of Juventus now. One time target under Allardyce, Burdisso is interesting Lyon.

as long as we get a good replacement, heres the door geremi Before we let him go we should get a player in first. He hasn't got any pace, but at least he can spot a pass.

Serious? http://www.calciomercato.com/index.php?c=24&a=107812 Spotted in Dubai in the stands watching Milan train. The article also says that there is big interest in Neill from us and Everton, but Nani has denied Neill will be leaving. I think it also says that there was interest from Milan a few years ago when he wanted to leave Blackburn.

Coach Lane has an astro turf pitch (its decent and you could probably get away using mouldies on it), a 3G pitch which is the most popular and grass pitches that are only used for Northern League games.

I don't think there has been anything more on it. Just the same stories from 21-24 December.

I thought Bouba Diop was injured for a while? I would sign Ferguson, but mainly due to the fact we struggle in midfield. I would rather keep Enrique as he shows in glimpses that he has potential. I would rather let Smith (although he is also injured aswell) leave before Xisco as I don't think he has been given a fair chance.

6 bookings I believe before they get a fine. I'm hoping they get someone sent off as well.

Its hit the half way mark of the season just about and the bet is looking a bit naff. Lyon are top of Ligue 1 by 3 points with the same number of games played. Inter are top by 6 points with the same number of games. Celtic are top by 7 points and same games as Rangers. Anderlecht are top by 4 points with all teams having played the same number of games. Bayern are 2nd, but level on points with Hoffenheim (4 goals difference). Real Madrid are still 5th, but a massive 12 points behind Barcelona. I think they are going to ruin it. My stake was £3.50 and think its about £200 if it was to come off.

There was a time when a Sunderland player who scored in a win against Newcastle wouldn't dare go out on the town in Newcastle. Should still be the case imo If I was a lass working in that bar he would get my tampon in his pint. Yup they were all there. Bassong, Beye and N'Zogbia came in together. Taylor came in with a few mates (he can't dance at all, looked like he was doing a pre match crowd warm up with the fist pumps tbh). Jonas was with Doninger, LuaLua and Danquah. Cisse left with Beye and Bassong and had numerous girls around him.

Yeah my mate had told me they call him Mandela and I thought he was taking the mick, but its true. Apparently he is like the Uncle/Dad of the group. Theres a video on youtube with Diarra at Chelsea and his 'papa' Geremi.

Anyone who can translate these articles? Not seen much about him, but a friend of mine who watches alot more of the french league says he's a future star. And FM people also "wonderkid" The top one says we went to watch him on Thursday in the Uefa cup and that we've already got Bassong in defence and hope to have the same success with Sakho, says we are willing to pay 8 million euros. The second one says we've already passed on an initial oofer of 8 million euros to PSG. Would be a terrific signing if we got him for that much. I believe he can play full back as well (left footed), but also centre back. He is strong, a bit of pace about him, obviously has leadership capabilities, powerful in the air and can attack from full back. Although, if this interest is coming out now I fear that a bigger club might come in for him as well.

I think Sakho is wanted by all top clubs in Europe. In France, they regard him better than Bassong. Will be hard for us to get him here. Yeah, he'd have no reason to come here and PSG no reason to sell to us. He'll play in Paris a few more years before his inevitable move to one of the "super clubs". I watched him play in the U17 European Championships a year or two ago and he stood out by far. I doubt he would come here as he is already getting his game at PSG (captained them already). He will be better than Bassong. I think I might have posted about him before, but his heading, strength and reading of the game at such a young age were all superb.

I was at coach lane last night 4-6 and the astro turf looked a bit rough, could have been due to the rain though. The 3G stuff is good, but what ever is available, if you have the skills you should be able to play on anything

She was walking along on the phone with Enrique about 2 paces behind with a few bags. She was also smiling at everyone bloke or maybe just me

Was she smart? Having seen her and having a crazy love for Latin women she's gorgeous. Yeah, it was her I had noticed first haha then thought 'oh Enrique as well'.

Jose shopping with his wife/girlfriend in Eldon Square.

I know the 3G at Coach Lane on a Saturday would rarely be used from 5pm onwards, although on a Sunday you get a few uni people playing on a 3rd of the pitch.

Theres one hour.

Very good. And nice guy to boot. He seems like a good player, was finding his touch and then got the injury. Maybe a bit one footed, but again only saw him in parts.

Theres a few pubs nearby or town after for a drink or two as its not that far?

Winner gets bought a few drinks

Obviously some people know each other outside of the forum, so any idea how good the are? I think we might be surprised by the standard.

Mark Hughes next to go I wonder? I can't say I'm surprised they've sacked him, but feel he never got a chance as there was always some player concerns in the media.