I know a lot of us would've liked Hoilett but I'm not that gutted tbh. He has ability but there was something about him that didn't seem right - what's his attitude like? I remember his diving against us at Ewood.
This is beyond a farce now. It's one of the most mediocre squads I've ever seen.....desperately unlucky. Even the most deluded England supporters should write this tournament off.
Butland, Kelly, Henderson and Downing
That's annoying but happy that Gladbach are signing well. Xhaka and Hoillet are great signings.
They supposedly want Luuk De Jong and Mbiwa aswell, hopefully they do well in the CL next season along with BVB.
If they get Hoilett, Mbiwa and De Jong I think I'll be developing a hatred for that club
He's done a piece in The Independent today and in one section he chose his 10 players to watch at the Euros. He made a few interesting comments:
Sees Ben Arfa as a substitute, seems to rate Rasmus Elm and he chose a Sunderland player
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/alan-pardews-euro-zone-panorama-paved-the-way-forward-7813490.html
Unless he gets loads of money, he can't do a lot with them. Not saying they'll be 17th again, but not much better. Norwich will get relegated though, so he'll feel vindicated.
Rumoured tomorrow:
West Ham have bid £4.5m for Grant Holt
Southampton are sparking a bidding war for Jack Butland
Chelsea and Man United have bid £10m for Moussa Dembele, who has 12 months left on his deal.
Adel Taarabt refuses to play with Joey Barton anymore and one will have to go.
West Brom and Reading are leading the chase for Danny Guthrie.
Guthrie had a really bad spell but redeemed himself this season with some fantastic performances. He has good technique and vision but struggles to get through 90 minutes.
He seems a good guy though and his reasons for leaving are perfectly understandable. Best of luck to him.