Ash

Number 12, how crap.

Good news - we're in the process of trying to hire a minibus. My mate's phone has blown up and he doesn't get his replacement for a few days yet. He's the one who's been chasing up the lads from Donny that he knows. I don't see him being able to get in touch with them in time. I don't want to leave it too late for you guys so I've given him a deadline of tomorrow. If he can't get in touch with them by tomorrow, we'll scrap the coach for the Bolton game and hire a minibus, if people are happy with that? He'll definitely be able to get in touch with them by the Hull City game, so the coach should all being well go ahead for that game. I've been thinking about it and I can just see it being cracking laugh on a minibus with us all crammed in alongside the crates of beer. Should also make it quite cheap too. Everyone who's put their name down for the Bolton game happy to go on a minibus?

I'd be pretty annoyed if he's starting regularly this season in a central role because that will mean we've not signed a more specialist central midfielder who can attack. All depends on the formation we play I suppose, but I see your point. I do think he can and will do a good job for us in the coming season though, maybe coming off the bench. I think a lot will be determined on how he can impose himself if Keegan decides to play him down the middle. I said last season I believe he'd look better in the centre of the pitch instead of down the flanks so hopefully he can prove me right and prove that a change of position will be beneficial for both himself and the team.

Personally hope that he stays and think he will. He's looked promising in pre-season and I reckon a more central role will see him thrive.

The guy's a fucking prick.

Ledley King doesn't have a clue what to say.

Stelling falls off the stage! mackems.gif

And if we actually want him.

Still waiting to hear from them. A few more people have expressed an interest over the last couple of days which is good news. A lot of work is going into making this happen so please bear with me.

This.

Best not be true.

Must resist getting hopes built up...

That's what I thought. Can't put a name to his face.

Just a quick update guys... Should be hearing from the Donny lads tomorrow. As soon as I know anything, I'll stick it on here so you know what the score is.

Someone could have given it a quick iron first.

Is this the magazine that club members receive for free?

no it's not f***ing well fair enough if it was barca or man utd. his club are obliged to pay him for the length of the contract even if he turns out to be s***......he should uphold his part aswell !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Like Alan Smith?

I can't imagine what SJP will be like the first game after he does leave us. There will be a fair few tears shed that day. Awful news.

Any more?

Who's that aimed at like? The people who use the bus! That would be appreciated.

With a clause insisting that he plays against us? We'll even pay his wages, as long as that clause is sorted.

Maybe we could send Alan Smith out on loan to them?

Updated, along with the OP.

For those of you who still haven't responded with regards to the Bolton game, the deadline to let me know is Wednesday 6th August. I'll be back from Majorca on Monday 4th so it gives me a couple of days to sort a few minor things out and ensure we have the numbers. I've got somebody chasing up the Donny lot while I'm away so hopefully there will be some good news when I get back. Really excited about the Bolton game now, especially at the prospect of having the bus up and running too!

He knew what he was doing.