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Barton DM? Yeah I don't think we need Barton in any sort of DM role. That'll be Tiote's place. We should play that "diamond" formation or whatever it's called. Tiote Routledge Barton Jonas Ben Arfa Nolan has to be the first to be dropped. Not that I don't think he's important, it's just that Nolan's current place on the pitch seems to be where Ben Arfa is most useful. Hopefully it's gradual.

That has to make Harper smile Yeah, it'll be funny if Shay's on the bench and Harper's on the field when they come to our place. Especially if Harper gives Shay a little wave from the pitch.

Blessing in disguise and all that. The one major aspect of having gone into the Championship and come back out that gets overlooked is that, while it was depressing at first, has brought a real "feel good" factor back to the club. Not only do lots of other club's fans keeping saying it's great to have us back "where we belong" but also for us personally it felt good to have a season where we were winning almost all of our matches - there's a real confidence in the squad and amongst the squad. We also got rid of a lot of the dead weight helping us balance our books and giving us a better chance at the future.

How come? Genuine question I don't think he's the best of players - but he epitimises what we now have at this club. How many times do you hear people say "I'd rather see a team of people who give 200% than can play with 50% but have more ability"? Now is the time when people who believe that can admire Nolan and co, and others are busy jizzing voer Hatem. (That isn't a criticism ftr, obviously the signing of HBA is positive and could take us to the next level). He, and others currently at the club are rumoured to have been the ones to initialise this whole "if you're in-you stay, if you're not f*** off" mentality. Along with that his leadership on the pitch is brilliant, he elads by example - by scoring goals and going in where it hurts. As well as by his mouth which is constantly going. He stays fit for a lot of the season and shows a constant desire to play for us, the fans, and the club itself. He is a breath of fresh air in modern day football, as are many of our players, but Nolan is our sheppard and not one of our sheep, and I thoroughly admire that. Anyhoo, José is my other favourite, simply because he is hard as f*** and our best player with regards to quality. There are not many players who I believe when they say how proud they are and how much they love being at this club, but with these two I genuinely believe it. Totally agree.

The last 20 minutes or so of that Everton/Villa match was some pretty watchable football.

What about something like this? Barton Routledge Jonas Ben Arfa Nolan Carroll Assuming that Tiote doesn't walk right into the squad.

Would go with this, in this formation: Krul S Taylor Williamson Coloccini Enrique Tiote Barton Routledge Jonas Ben Arfa Carroll

Eh the same one where we sign Ben Arfa after beating aston villa 6-0. touche!

http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/4151/waver.gif see ya.

"fuk tht just buk thm wen thr on lol" what the fuck does that even mean?

Hope Guthrie gets at least 45 in this one. Would also like to see Xisco up front with Ameobi with Vuckic behind them.

It was Joey Barton, of course he wasn't! Yeah, he was.

I have Carroll, Barton, and Colo in my squad. Ended up being a good deal today.

Awesome.

This. He can move for all I care. Cube! Where've you been? Working six days a week currently so taking more of the lurking role these days.

This. He can move for all I care.

Thought Blackpool played some nice stuff until the sending off. Scary to think that Blackpool play better football than us with 11 men.

Having the same problem!

Let's be honest, the biggest cunt at Spurs is their manager.

technically? probably not. more important/more impact? definitely.

Why spout any reason? No place for that here.

Glad we got this one out of the way first.

Too true. There have been a few incidents where we should've gotten calls but didn't.

This. We haven't been horrible but there's definitely a gulf in class.

What is it? http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/5103/ssignaturexxxxipa.jpg