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Hope he picks up his performances. Was really looking forward to seeing what this guy could do. Way, way too early to write him off, but am very worried about our striking options. Don't think Maiga is the answer either.

Just to ask, do people reckon we look better in a 4-3-3 or 4-4-2?

Just hope the powers that be see this and stump up for no. 9. So desperate for a no. 1 striker it's untrue.

Jesus, I thought he'd gone from Twatter?! Brilliant stuff. Worth signing up for that shit alone.

Well whatever he sees at their training ground, they are likely to go straight back down. Sure he's going to love supplying the ammo for deadly Jay Boothroyd and DJ fucking Campbell.

Might be off to Dynamo I think?

Yip. The big mular for football clubs comes from TV revenue, ticket sales, sponsorship etc. The 500k or so each place is worth in terms of prize money is miniscule in the grander scheme of things. It's something that I honestly think is going to happen with every club in the league pretty much. Man United, Liverpool, City and Chelsea have the funding to splash big, Arsenal and Spurs are ran well enough as businesses to cling onto their tails. Everybody else is set to be stuck behind a glass ceiling that is pointless to try and break through, because it would take an absolute fortune just to get close. Look at Villa for example, they're seemingly cutting their cloth accordingly now. 2 biggest players out for close to £40 million, one replacement in - now McLeish has been told to work with what he's got. The depressing reality is the league is going to be completely split in two from now on and the big money men are heading abroad to purchase clubs where success is easier to buy. Honestly, if you look at transfer activity outside of the top six (or top five even, don't think Spurs' moment in the sun is going to last much longer,) it's like everyone has just given up. Trying to fluke a CL place was a valid strategy when the "elite" was only four teams. Good luck with that now. Wish Arabs would just buy everyone or something. Just to make it fair. Honestly wish we'd just get bought by Arabs. Don't give a shit about doing things "the right way" anymore Wouldn't be half as fun though. Who would exchange the roller coaster of the Toon, which can take you from derby day joy to the deepest darkest chasms of despair in just 3 days, for relative stability, a bottomless pit of money, world class players and the prospect of major trophies?

Many thanks for putting a much needed positive spin on this whole farce. You're bang on in every respect. Depressing as fuck to think he'll not be replaced though.

Would love him to go there, he's fucking shite.

Though indicative of the way the game has been headed, £365k per week is rather a good return. It's enough to turn anyone's head, particularly someone that has already accomplished achievements for which most footballers strive. How much did they pay Inter for him, just out of interest?

Very frustrating indeed. Arguably the most frustrating aspect of modern football, the power of money. I think last season was a wake up call for Liverpool, and perhaps Chelsea. Without spending, other clubs were catching them up.

Would love to know who these new targets are. What a ridiculous situation to be in. Honestly, facepalm indeed, sir.

Especially for the prices so far being discussed for this chap.

The arrogance Defo a bit of Fat Sam delusion rubbing off on Nolan there.

They want shooting with shit if we're left short of both a striker and a LB, frankly. There's no excuses. It's not as though the club had not anticipated that we'd need these players. No way should Shola and Ba be our first option forwards, no fucking way.

Please god, no. We really do need him around this season. What are the chances of him actually going there do you reckon? He did say that he wouldn't leave here unless it was to a Champions League club.

I must admit, I took this to mean that our bid had been knocked back and we'd continued to show an interest in the player despite them telling us to fuck off. Who knows though.

Fucking hell, Bruce is one fat bastard. Undoubtedly one of the fattest managers in the football league.

Nice to see City given a little bit more freedom today. Barry is still a turbo cunt though.

Adebayor's not bad on his day, but quite inconsistent. Just think he's a bit needy really. Would have him here in a heartbeat.

So if this one doesn't come off, what are the chances that we'll not sign anyone (up front)?

Indeed. We need to be patient with him this season too, especially with all the shit going on 'upstairs' likely to cause instability. I don't mind him at all tbh. Liar, maybe. Ashley's bitch, perhaps. But he's also done a good job so far and deserves some credit. We've got a great squad here, and with a new LB and striker, I really think we could surprise a few people provided we stick together.

Made worse by the sheer impatience and petulance of fans and players alike. Wenger's no better either. Used to be a fan but the bloke has absolutely no integrity.

Arselol. Fucking Liverpool though. Suarez is a superb player.