Pilko

If we start Ameobi with Ba, I will be lumping on Arsenal -1. It simply has to be Best, or a withdrawn Vuckic, who partners Ba.

We need a centre-back anyway. If Colo was to go, we'd need two. We're screwed if he does go, like. No way we'll get anyone near as good for the sort of pitiful fees we're forking out of late.

Pardew isn't a bad manager. But, if you play with fire, you get your fingers burnt. It looks more and more with every presser he does that Llambias and Ashley have led him up the garden path.

Agree. I'd still like us to sign another defender, but I quite like the look of Tavernier and although I'd like to see him on the wing, Ferguson will suffice as a back-up left back. There's also Dummett who's apparently promising.

Best had it handed to him on a plate from Cabaye on more than one occasion today, and fluffed it. I like Leon but i think you're setting yourself up for a fall with the lad, Ron. Twice. And one of them was at the stage where the ball was starting to stick on the pitch. Only the first one was really bad. A worse miss was Lovenkrands(?) in the second half when Ba hooked it across the goal and the little cunt contrived to fall over a yard from goal. Best's all round play was quite good today imo. I also didn't see this 'lively' Shola whatsoever - apart from when he dumped someone on their arse, nicked the ball, span, and accurately passed the ball to the Fiorentina centre-forward.

"Signed for a fee, by Mike Ash-ley?"

Jordan Henderson nowhere to be seen

I think that if we'd added one or two players of genuine quality, these 'punt' type signings wouldn't be opposed by so many on here, that's where most of the angst seems to stem from.

A steward told me on the way out that there'd be an announcement in 'the paper' tomorrow about whether there'd be refunds or not. I know the Premier League rule is 60+ minutes = no refund, so I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest if people get nothing back.

He was really good, again today. Taylor looked like a crock of shit next to him - Coloccini is so fucking calm and composed whereas Super Steven charges around everywhere like a bull in a china shop.

Carroll in a scrap for a naughty challenge. Booked.

Can only remember him missing one pass today, which when you consider the conditions, is impressive. Also made two or three really well timed 'meaty' tackles.

Besy good ? hmm finishing of a blind man.. Thought Jonas was good The early miss was pretty bad and the other chance was the ball sticking on the pitch, but that aside he was magnificent in general play. He hardly wasted a pass or touch all game.

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He'll be a real fret away from home.

Class: Krul, Cabaye, Coloccini Good: Best, Vuckic, Enrique Areet: Simpson, Gutierrez, Ba, Marveaux, Gosling Crap: Shola, S.Taylor, Forster Abysmal: Lovenkrands Forster's kicking was shit, absolutely woeful.

If you google his name, "...flop" is the first suggested result. Encouraging.

Those strong words (I mean now!) that Pardew had have clearly worked. Mike and Dekka clearly shitting themselves at the prospect of an angry AP.

So, if he's agreed the deal, how come it won't be completed till next week?

Mugged off.

Would genuinely rather Obertan than SWP, like.

Routledge's replacement. As in, he's a right-winger who more often than not underperforms.

you take the rough with the smooth.

spot on.