Neil

Also, re: Sunday he's in a bit of a lose-lose situation really isn't he? If he stays on the pitch for a while, waving to everyone for ages everyone will say, "NOOO! HE'S GOING!", and if he's one of the first to head off the pitch people will say, "NOOO! HE'S GOING!"

Wewee. Officially? Only signed a contract extension 3 and a bit months ago but I suppose it's no real surprise he wants a change. Who would put up the money? Man City? Could be something special at Barca like.

Are Spain still playing Capdevilla at LB? I know it's not how it should be but maybe the media reports of Man Utd/Liverpool/whoever being interested may have perked up Del Bosque's ears a bit? Seems criminal he hasn't even been given a chance in a friendly, similar to what Arteta's experienced.

Chesney's looked decent but I haven't seen much from him currently which suggests he's anything outstanding. I guess we'll see how he develops next season, as I assume Wenger intends to play him as first choice?

If it's obvious he's gone, then surely there is no need to wait and see? He's gone, damnit! Did you see the way he blinked at the weekend! Traitor! The only obvious thing is he hasn't nailed his colours to the mast one way or another.

Cool.

Hardly a step up tbh. 4th in Ligue 1 with a game in hand. Maybe he feels he's better suited playing there for a couple more seasons? They've got a pretty good squad IMO.

All these additions will give the side added MENTAL TOUGHNESS! A late goal to secure a 1-1 draw at home to Wolves on the opening day will show how tough your squad really is.

NOW you're talking.

Outside looking in he's done a good job. He's confirmed your safety very comfortably and you still have a good shot at a top 10 position which would be superb. He has picked up where Hughton controversially left off. Naturally, I imagine the summer's dealings will be key in most judgements of Pardew.

Make of that what you will, Jason!

What, like, the whole of Wales? Absolutely. In fact, it's already been wiped off the face of this planet. No, really, it has: http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00580/news-graphics-2004-_580705a.jpg

Hughton - "This group of lads have it spot on."

About 100 of them, which is actually a majority.

Lovenkrands - "Shit? Offers nothing? Waste of space?! Bit harsh on Shola really but I have to agree with them!"

He's held his own generally from what I've seen. However when looking how to get at Newcastle, with Enrique on one side it's pretty obvious which side I'm going to mainly attack and at times he's looked shaky.

Ranger - "Although I do like bananas, fair enough."

Ranger - "I have to say that the remarks concerning my personality and attitude to life are rather hurtful and furthermore, one objects to the questionable treatment of some of this fine club's hierarchy."

Transfer budget, hahahahaha. Good one.

Odd. It's a piss easy away day currently. Swansea was very tame last season. Probably all doing smack in the town centre instead. On a seperate note I fucking hate all these pitch invasions for any excuse like. Shit how the players just bolt off. Aye. Should either be a huge moment in the club's history, or a pisstake. By that I mean a completely needless pitch invasion - I remember seeing some fans (of which club I can't remember, might have been in France) a couple of years ago having a pitch invasion after going 1-0 up in a fairly unimportant home game.

Aye, unsurprising. 2 playoff semi final defeats in a row would be pretty hard to take.

Odd. It's a piss easy away day currently.

They have to ruin that great moment for them with that bloody NER NER NER song.

Swansea score after an absolute siege.

1/4, nice. Maybe I could try the "2 wrongs make a right" mentality by betting on a league that is obviously not predictable at all at the moment. Don't tell me you fucking bet on Rosenborg, man?! You cursed us if you did, was the worst display I've seen by a Rosenborg side in years. YEARS. Fucking Jan Jönsson shouldn't in any way be manager of Rosenborg, fucking Swedish cunt. Nah, I didn't. They can go to hell after I ended their long unbeaten run.