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We can enquire and bid all we like, doesn't mean hes about to join fingers crossed eh

a point is about the best we can hope for here but I'll always hope for the best. I hope we don't get trounced....plus barton is due a goal against his old club

I'll say 2.

what is the opposite of jonas? Nicky Butt! *crosses fingers*

The timing of this - with ashley being back in town recently - is interesting. Maybe ashley said 'get off your fucking arse and answer questions or somethin' *derek calls the chron*

haha I wouldn't be surprised. Tbh, this week is going to be insane, everyone will be at at their panic stations (beside the F5 button) and spouting out a whoe load of shite. I generally hate the transfer window but the final days of it are always hilarious. We'll most likely be laughing and crying at the same time..

Well we'd hope so but I think Steve needs a good half season of 1st team games before he'd even be considered. Now is his time to shine.

I agree. Surely a club as rich as City wouldn't be daft enough to offer one of the best keepers out there in Shay, a less contract than he deserves? With Harper signing, these snags will be worked out and Given will no doubt leave soon. Its going to utterly heart-wrenching for me but I'm brutually honest, I don't think we've deserved a keeper of his class for so long after all the broken promises we've made to him. 11 years is an incredible amount of time and if anyone deserves to evaluate whats best for him, its Shay. Our mismanagement and just downright circus-like antics over the years have taken their toll and this is what you have to deal with as a consequence. I'll shed a tear I'm sure but hes been a model professional for us and I'd wish him all the best.

They won't even contemplate leaving now. It'll only take an injury to Harper and they'll be playing, they can't ask for any more than that, especially at their age. The competition between those 2 has now begun, so I can't wait to see how they get on. I'm so glad Steve has signed, he's finally got his wish at being number one now and I'm very happy for him. Just fingers crossed we can strengthen our midfield now, on top of other positions if possible

Donadel can certainly crack a shot, which is something we've lacked for years (probably since Robert)

most awkward thing i've ever watched lol

Yes, we should be in for him, he's impressed me whenever I've seen him. He reminds me of Butt back in his pomp (the season before the 2002 WC and of course that World Cup). Include him in a swap for Given then, everyone else has been mentioned. Right I'll jus give em a bell

Welcome aboard colin, good luck! (you'll need it!)

Robbie Keane isn't coming here, he'd be a madman to. Don't get your hopes up whatsoever, why would he join a sinking ship with a useless owner, a clueless manager and a tiny squad staring at relegation? next rumour plz!

knowing our luck he'll sign then have a nervous breakdown a week later

haha thats quality, got a mental image of a freddy poster now...

If Given leaves then surely Harper will be offered a new deal and we'll stick with him. Main thing I'm worried about is if Harper gets injured.....surely Krul isn't ready just yet, even after his loans?

so little time left and very few rumours... at this stage we feed off rumours! I'm guessing the messi deal is hanging in the balance

Same, I go through it every bloody 6 months and it always pisses me off!

also note this from kadar too “I broke my leg, but I reached the ball and cleared it.” get in there son also someone wrote on his facebook before his injury: "Please take out Shola Ameobi in training!!!!"

great photos bolo, where are they from?

:lol: kadars legend status: achieved

That's the key, but the difficult thing is - how do you know when someone should be given time and will turn it around, and when they're just shit? I guess thats when the chairman's judgement comes into it.....although freddy and mike can't judge correctly to save their lives. Its also much easier to take the risk when your club is relatively safe during most of the season.

I'm sure he can yeah, check him out on youtube, although pace isn't everything - hopefully he'll still have a poacher mentality in the box Luques mint on youtube. well yeah but if you have no clue about someone its a good place to start.

I'm sure he can yeah, check him out on youtube, although pace isn't everything - hopefully he'll still have a poacher mentality in the box