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Blimey, I didn't realise Mido's only 25. He's been around for ages.

Kinnear may be completely inept, but as Bassong > Taylor indicates he's not insane. Butt v Guthrie would be such an obvious choice... If he gets that wrong there's just no hope. he's chosen Butt over Guthrie before and he'll do it again I'm not sure if he would on recent form. Guthrie's probably been our best player over this last couple of weeks and I don't think Butt's shitness will have gone completely unnoticed.

Mendes has already played for 2 clubs this season

Can't see him coming after how Xisco and Luque have been treated tbh.

He's better than Shola from what I've seen of him.

Xisco has a better goalscoring record in the EPL as well

Oh right, you don't think we'll miss his goals? Not if we replace him with someone equal or better. Which isn't going to happen... It woudn't be nearly as difficult as you seem to believe.. What player would you suggest then? It's not my job to keep track of all the up and coming players in the world. We need somebody to complement Martins, which Owen doesn't, so somebody who can hold the ball up, is an aerial thread and can put himself about a bit. Would be good if they also have the technique to be able to create a chance for themselves. Xisco

Probably stating the obvious here but I think he needs a better partner if he's going to find a role in midfield and improve himself. I get the impression that with Butt in midfield Guthrie's having to be the playmaker, a box to box midfielder and an anchorman all at once; we'll see the best of him with a good, specialised midfielder alongside him imo.

Oh right, you don't think we'll miss his goals? Not if we replace him with someone equal or better. Which isn't going to happen... It woudn't be nearly as difficult as you seem to believe.. But for Kinnear...

I don't know what he's thinking. I honestly didn't see the early games when Xisco was playing, so I can't comment on how he looked, but it's absolute madness to not put him on today, considering that he has scored goals for us. He can't be that bad in training can he? I never saw him play in Spain but he was shocking in his few appearances for us in September. Agreed His performances were nowhere near as poor as Shola and Vidukas recent performances. Aye, from what I've seen he at least looked interested and put himself about.

I don't know what he's thinking. I honestly didn't see the early games when Xisco was playing, so I can't comment on how he looked, but it's absolute madness to not put him on today, considering that he has scored goals for us. He can't be that bad in training can he? I haven't seen much of him in all honesty but surely after spending close to £6 mill on a player you'd try and get your money's worth.

Come on Joe ffs, get Kaz and Xisco on.

For Cousin?

You know it won't happen.

Sounds like its been a good match.

Good stuff.

Come on Newcastle, let's take it to them this half.

Any optimism I had before is seriously waning now

Duff ahead of Jonas. Jesus fucking wept.

Celtic don't really need to spend £8m+ on a new keeper when they have Boruc though

Considering how good a servant Shay's been to this club he should be allowed to leave if he wants to imo. But not to Man City or Spurs

Can't say I blame him. Still a legend in my eyes if he leaves or stays.

He's 26. How much better can he get exactly? As a centre half. A lot I would say. I thought he was 24 tbh, but Rio is 30. Has he not improved in the last 4 years? He was good enough for Man Utd and Leeds to pay £18m+ each before he was 26, so there's your answer. What's that got to do with how much he's improved over the last 4 years though? I got the impression the Captain was implying that he felt Ferdinand has massively improved in the last 4 years. I disagree, he was quality before then and the transfer fees reflect that. Just because he was class before 4 years back doesn't mean to say he hasn't improved since then though. I'd say playing alongside Vidic these past couple of seasons has done Rio a fair few favours as a player. No reason why Coloccini or Bassong, maybe even Taylor can't have a similar effect on this Bougherra bloke if he signs.

He's 26. How much better can he get exactly? As a centre half. A lot I would say. I thought he was 24 tbh, but Rio is 30. Has he not improved in the last 4 years? He was good enough for Man Utd and Leeds to pay £18m+ each before he was 26, so there's your answer. What's that got to do with how much he's improved over the last 4 years though?

Villa score, Zayatte og.