McCormick

our position in the league come january will obviously have a big say in the quality of players we're capable of getting. Bentley could well come if we're high enough in the table.. might also be a change playing at home in front of a stadium with fans in it.

"I want to play for England" Seems to suggest he has ambitions beyond his means. Milner digs? I don't need to. He has been doing a much better job of proving his ineptitude lately than I ever could. ah yes "young lad dreams of playing for england", too right- fucking diabolical..

He's a front player, end of really. Why hameobi has played up front in Vidukas absence, with Smith in the squad, is an absolute mystery to me. Decisions like that would make me lost faith in Allardyce, and I wanted him for the job. Diabolical. Yeah, just he's handy in an emergency like. Suppose you could argue that we had nobody else to play in midfield recently, which is why Smith was used there. I'd have tried Milner through the middle myself. I'm trying to be positive about Milner. He's a good lad with a great attitude, but he lacks pace. So I say to myself that Beckham also lacked pace, as did Nobby, but was so good at crossing and seeing things quickly they overcame it and became quality players, so I hope that Milner can also do it. In truth though, I don't think he will be but I hope that I am wrong. aye, but for someone whos had as many games as he has, he should, really, already be able to pick out a adecent cross- which he's been pretty pitiful at for a while now. That said i like the kid, a lot to learn and definitely one of our best players last year. But practicing and training will help him do that and i do think his bad form is a direct result of being knackered. I like smith, it takes a good player to be able to aptly (debatable perhaps in midfield) both upfront and midfield. Must be a great player, tactically, to have on the pitch if your a manager EDIT- top 2 paragraphs talking about milner, just to avoid confusion

i'd keep shay in, he's an infintely better keeper than harper who just had a bad game.. taking him off now would only increase the nerves and shatter the guys confidence. harpers been sidelined by shay for years, thats what he's used to so i doubt he'll feel hard done by. Give shay more games to prove how much of a stud he is between the sticks and if he ends up doing another ''robbinson" THEN take him off.

oh dear.. c'mon mate stop trying to overthink things. Given's a better keeper, end of.

saw that and thought the same thing Its called Karma. Karma for what?? How we drew today after that second half performance i will never know. Should have won but thats how our season is going so far. maybe it'll teach you lot some humility

That's the thing though - we won. It's not about what you can do at your best, it's what you can do at your worst. exactly how many times have we lost while playing better than the other team.. reallly happy now, i was having a terrible day

I'm not an Emre fan but he brings something different (especially at home) to our central midfield and that can only be a good thing. Owen's movement is absolutely superb, Martins should really just sit and watch him on video every night. This is it. I know we all like Martins and he's a livewire and he can do amazing things, but in terms of quality movement and intelligent play and reading of the game, he's absolutely nowhere. not what you'd call an intelligent footballer aye but the man scores the impossible to score; and misses the impossible to miss

saw that and thought the same thing

anybody watch the match? sounded like emre ran riot

smith to score.. that'll keep the mob happy

don't see what the fuss is man, you can post on this thread too.. keepthe toys in the pram. ffs.... predictions anyone? reckon we could scrape a 2-1 win

the other ones been locked, so its THE thread now

Where's the fun in that!!? you've a point there mate

still confused like.. could've done what hall said

*yawns*

You won't get much, their in League One. :lol:

well i suppose losing a 4-1 lead is pretty bad.. but other than that i thought they've done reasonably well, better than i expected anyway wheres brum?

Not according to their fans. yeah? what are they complaining about

Tell you what though, villa've been impressive so far this season

^ The reason pie hasn't posted yet tbh

big sam's always talking about not rushing players back but as soon as england comes- a- knocking he buckles.

The police said if he handed himself in, they'd reduce the charge to manslaughter. thats an outrage.. the man's obviously a threat to society did you see, he intentionally put his arm on dida's chest, no permission or anything.

I think i'll write an autobiography of how i was incessantly assaulted