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Should have had at least one more. Obertan was immense.

Perch is god.

Feel really sorry for Taylor, but could be the best timed injury ever.

What the hell is this based on? The other two had other worldly seasons.

Not really, but if you're English and in Pot 1 then the chances are pretty slim.

Group D is awesome. Celtic v. Barca

Hoping for Celtic in Group D just for laughs.

I think Pot 3 was the likely destination from the projections I saw, but it depends on all the results obviously.

Key question - did you finish above your previous season's position? Yes, and then I got sacked following a poor run of form after I sold him. Ominous.

He was a star for me on FM and then I cashed in big time Ashley-style. This one is a goer.

Would be awesome to see him playing for us at Anfield. You just know he'd be a monster that day.

I'll break things if that's true.

I need some parameters on what a 'major' signing means. I'm giddy right now.

There is already a Capital One Cup in America (related to college sports). So confusing.

Agree with Remy if Carroll doesn't happen. Could see Douglas going to the bitter end as well.

Dempsey and Sunderland would fit well together. He's a complete cocksmoker. Unfortunately, he's a decent player so I hope he doesn't go there.

Before the season I would have signed up for 3 points from opening matches vs. Spurs and at Chelsea and a decent position after leg one of the EL qualifier. Considering how unfit half our team looks and some of the injuries, it's a borderline miracle. This is one to forget and move on.

Can't imagine sitting through that game without him involved. Really the only bright spot.

Cisse is so slow to react right now.

Could really use a striker off the bench right now.

I don't hate his defending as much as some, but every time the ball goes out to Simpson we might as well retreat. It's infuriating how much a player like Debuchy would improve us.

How so? Not a single striker? A decrepit goalkeeper? Four guys that basically play the same position. The versatility of Perch and Taylor is the only saving grace. Who are these 4 that play in the same position? I (and I expect I am not the only one) aren't even sure where the hell Amalfitano and Marveaux will settle for a start. Obertan although being poor so far as a player hasn't exactly shown he is stuck to one position either and his one positive recently is looking half decent when legs are starting to go. I don't know how you can think this is a good bench. I'm not even knocking the talent - I love Perch and Marveaux, Amalfitano looks like he could be a player, and I appreciate what Taylor offers. Obertan will be useful in exactly one scenario and I shudder at the thought of anything happening to Krul (rare as it may be). Perch is the only real cover for defensive midfield and would also be the choice if Colo's injury forces a move. I understand it would be a lot better with the likes of Tiote and Jonas in the mix, but the fact that there isn't a striker available due to an injury to Shola is a complete indictment of our options there. Sure, you could probably make due with a system involving HBA, Marveaux, and one of Ba/Cisse but that's not ideal. That bench highlights what we all know - we need a couple more players.

How so? Not a single striker? A decrepit goalkeeper? Four guys that basically play the same position. The versatility of Perch and Taylor is the only saving grace.

Imagine if we signed Debuchy, Douglas, and Carroll on Friday. This board would implode.