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And although it'll be difficult to replace Sahin, I really like his replacement Gundogan.

Caulkin used to say he supports neither team and that he wants the North East to do well. Maybe its a lie though.

At least we're used to him being unavailable. Right now, just seeing Tiote and Cabaye together is exciting enough.

Its only slightly longer than what we expected, so no big deal. Still pissed off though.

After a bit of pruning, I'm really happy with my team (especially the defence): GK: Given, Westwood DEF: Vidic, Kompany, Huth, S Taylor, A Cole MID: Yaya Toure (v), Downing, Cabaye, Wilshere, Ben Arfa FOR: Van Persie ©, Pavlyuchenko, D Graham

The game needs characters. Another story was the time he shagged a girlfriend's best mate.....while she was downstairs.

I think its about time this lunatic had his own thread. Man City’s tantrum throwing, dart chucking, tramp helping, bully fighting, backheeling striker is just a little crazy. For example: He's had his car impounded 27 times... http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/3544840/Manchester-City-star-Mario-Balotelli-car-in-pound-27-times.html He's thrown darts at youth teamers... http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/27032011/58/premier-league-balotelli-threw-darts-window.html He can't put bibs on properly... He swears on live TV... Balotelli Swearing He gives money to tramps... http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3536493/Mario-Balotelli-wins-25000-then-gives-1000-to-a-tramp.html He saves children from bullying... http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/862875-mario-balotelli-takes-truant-boy-back-to-school-and-gives-bullies-ticking-off He provoked Man United players after an FA Cup Semi Final... http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS6qleNN_V1aA4N8_ky-7Vi3Ln7PYAaAKHZ2XdOnNszOL_r0reR7w He mocked Jack Wilshere... http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/dec/21/mario-balotelli-wilshere-fabregas-rooney He dumped his girlfriend on live TV, by text... It said "I’m back (visiting Italy) to make you change, but never mind, you’re sunk. Everything is against you tomorrow, bye! You‘re a stupid girl, the real problem is not a child, but stupid! Say hello to the (presenter), which is good for you! Um, OK.” He wears AC Milan kits whilst playing for Inter... http://www.totalfootballmadness.com/2010/03/23/mario-balotelli-wears-ac-milan-jersey-on-tv-show/ ....are just some of his bizarre moments. He's also allergic to grass and backheeled a one-on-one chance the other week. Controversy follows him everywhere and he's only 20. I love the guy, but he splits opinion – do you love him or hate him?

That was a very enjoyable match, especially Nani's first goal. Welcome back football....

Its alright man, we won't be getting him.

Our pessimism means we tend to fall for bad news, but theres no quotes at all there. Nothing to back up their claims (even though he'll end up there eventually). That fee would be pathetic.

Our media believes there are only 7 teams in the world: Man United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, Man City, Spurs and Newcastle. But their signings look scarily good. Very impressive!

Tiote-Cabaye-Ben Arfa will be one of the best triangles in the league. Mouthwatering prospect, assuming the other 8 are of a good standard.

Drogba, Lukaku and Torres aren't leaving and I really don't see it being Anelka. Now is the time to go for Sturridge.

Pardew will collapse the night before, the kitman will forget the shirts and conjunctivitis will return. Probably. Match abandoned.

Fucking hell, man. Can you remember when there was optimism last month? Seemingly everything is going wrong, summed up by this VISA fiasco.

It is absolute unforgivable. We're talking basics here. Fucking hell, this club.

Even worse

Replaces Routledge --> good signing Replaces Barton --> awful signing Basically.

Obertan = Robben http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTneiU6sxYioROwaN_M5ysCTlp4pC0Uh9P_o3CW96jtsjUZo8zR http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTNj96YJAgOGHLGrkrlLR89yGUTkHPpGUos5tWNGIwIAUF-QfI-

I mean what type of story is that? He's thought out loud and they've attached a headline. Our press is a joke

Bellamy is still one of my favourite players, so hopefully this won't happen. He's still good.

Shame about the source but I've wanted him for a while. Would be a fantastic signing for us, which is why it probably won't happen. We'd have to sell Perch or Raylor first.

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Joey Barton = CM Punk. That is all.

I absolutely adore reading Barton's tweets and interviews. Probably one of my favourite footballers around. He's different because he's well spoken but confrontational. He takes no crap and I really hope he one-ups the board here. If any player will go out of his way to stay, just to spite the board, then it'll be Joey Barton.