Neil

I think so aye.

Unbelievable defending of Redknapp from the media regarding the MK Dons game. He comes out and criticises his players - I guess the manager has no part to play in that, does he? But nope, "ahh 'Arry will be disappointed with some players tonight, they just didn't play for him." Piss off.

Got to say, although it was a magnificent result for Luton, Norwich had a goal not given which had crossed the line, and a clear penalty not given. Still, took advantage of it.

Bloody hell, we've got the 3rd best defence in the league. Somehow. Our defending this season has bordered on farcical. FA Cup highlights on now if anyone's bothered.

FYP Very good.

Without tempting fate, I think the players you've bought mean you won't get relegated, and will finish perhaps in the top 10. Well, that's my prediction anyway. I don't think it'll necessarily mean you'll suddenly win the next few games so some patience might be needed.

Villa must be very, very low on confidence, whereas you've signed a succession of good players this week, providing what must be a massive boost. Everything points to you winning. 1-1.

Is a right crock that lad it seems. Not sure what Moyes was told but starting him so soon after the biggest injury lay-off of his career, seems bizarre. Incredibly frustrating, he's our most creative player.

1-0 up but Mirallas injured yet again. Worrying.

500 games up for Moyes.

It's the weekend, and James is absolutely out of control.

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Le Beret's been talking about a Chelsea thrashing for a few days now. It's going to be 1-0 now, you do realise?

At least he's honest about it, I guess.

GW 24 Aston Villa 1-1 Newcastle QPR 0-2 Man City Stoke City 1-1 Wigan Sunderland 1-0 Swansea Arsenal 2-1 Liverpool Everton 1-1 West Brom Norwich 0-2 Tottenham Fulham 0-0 West Ham Man Utd 3-1 Southampton Reading 0-3 Chelsea

He's an alright player. Good enough as a squad player for a mid-table club, I'd hardly be relying upon him to do that much though.

The reports make it sound like he just thumped him. It was a kick at the ball which the ballboy was lying on, and seemingly he caught him too. Not something Hazard should've done whatsoever but there's a whole load of crap like "BAN HIM FOR AGES!", which IMO is a steaming pile of horseshit. It was a stupid incident for all concerned. Red card, suspension, move on.

I guess we'll agree to disagree on the ballboy incident. Hazard was completely out of order but the ballboy was purposefully being a massive dick. Anyway, shame it's overshadowing what is a great result for you. Deservedly got through, mind although I've no ill feeling towards Swansea, it would be hilarious if Bradford won.

What in particular has been the problem at Real, VI? Obviously, some egotistical players, an egotistical manager yes, but is it something about Mourinho's tactics? His training? Just seems like a rocking ship without any hope of recovery. They're light years behind in the title race. Even if they win the CL, I'd be surprised if he's there next season.

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Probably something that's already been discussed to death, but it seems to me he is a businessman who still doesn't understand football. He'll ensure that money is spent, but only when it's necessary. Either he doesn't understand the concept that if you don't build on momentum (finishing 5th), then you're not going to stand still, you're going to go backwards; or he does and he simply refused to put more money in. That is, until he realised his assets were under the threat of a drastic devaluation if he didn't act, hence the 4 or 5 players in 2 weeks. It's a positive move, obviously, but one which he was forced to do.

Has a great cross on him, loves to run at the opponent and get them back-peddling. Not the finished product but a very exciting prospect, has a surprisingly good work rate too.