Neil

Can you see Zlatan staying for more than another year? I'm not even sure he'll be there come September. Also, what do you make of Bojan's development? There's something about him that tells me he won't cut it at the top level. And that's the sort of level we have to really be comparing him to due to the astounding success Barca have of bringing players through. Easy there... I don't expect every youth product from our academy to be world class! He's surprised me this season. He started badly and got progressively worse... but when he got his chance after Zlatan's loss of form he grabbed it and has had a great finish to the season. He has great mobility, isn't afraid to run at players... he sort of Eto'o lite. We have never, never, never produced a good striker but I'm sure he'll be at least a good squad member in a great team. I can't see Zlatan staying at the club if we sign both Cesc and Villa. I'm still really not that sure about Cesc coming though. I wouldn't expect every youth product to be world class, no, but I'm saying because of the quality of players you've had come through, an initially high standard has got to be used IMO. If he has had such a good finish, it'd be a shame for him to be just a squad member next year albeit in a sublime team. I suppose he'd be happy with that for the time being. We'll give you Yakubu and a bag of pork scratchings for him?

I know man, just a point about the dross in the league. I don't think you should rule out Boyd on a free, not by a long shot.

Can you see Zlatan staying for more than another year? I'm not even sure he'll be there come September. Also, what do you make of Bojan's development? There's something about him that tells me he won't cut it at the top level. And that's the sort of level we have to really be comparing him to due to the astounding success Barca have of bringing players through. Bojan last 2 months has been excellent Can't say I've watched him loads. He's good but I hold reservations about him reaching the top level.

It's a good thing the likes of Wigan, West Brom, Bolton, Cardiff/Blackpool, West Ham and Wolves are in the Premiership, then.

Can you see Zlatan staying for more than another year? I'm not even sure he'll be there come September. Also, what do you make of Bojan's development? There's something about him that tells me he won't cut it at the top level. And that's the sort of level we have to really be comparing him to due to the astounding success Barca have of bringing players through.

Hmm, are you sure about that? Ramsey and Song/Diaby in centre mid? Hopefully Wenger uses the funds from any Fabregas deal (presuming he'll be given most if not all) to finally get those key positions sorted out. You got high hopes for Chamakh? Should be a good signing. I like the look of your forward line; if only Eduardo could recapture his from from a couple of years ago.

On a free? Get him signed up.

I'd be surprised if this news was true, not so much that he wants to leave, but that Barca want him now. As has been mentioned, it's hard to see how Iniesta, Xavi and Fabregas will fit into the midfield. I'm not sure getting Fabregas and Villa in the same window would be the best move for Barca, albeit it would be a joy to watch at times. Can't see Ibra lasting there long.

He was going to go but then realised there'd be no other Bosnians there so he knocked it on the head. Tried to get in with the Serbs but they were having none of it. Poor Edin.

About that, it took Kalmar six (6!) seconds to score the winning goal, the fastest goal ever in Sweden. And even more impressive/weird is that Helsingborg took the kick off! Worth checking out at youtube, search for Kalmar - Helsingborg 1-0 and you'll find it I'd rather not, the twats. Top of the league, unbeaten, against 10 men, fuck off man. Not you. I'll begrudgingly check the goal out later.

Didn't he do quite well last season?

Why do that when you can annoy way more people having it 2 years running? True, but on the other hand, it's a great time for African football to stand up and be counted, with a World Cup and 2 Cup of Nations within a year and a bit.

The others being Galatasaray, Fenerbahce, Besiktas and... Didn't Sivasspor come close last year? Trabzonspor?

With respect to Arsenal, I imagine Fabregas will want to start playing in a team that will win things, as he's certainly deserving of a place in such a team.

I like Flash Score.

Late Valencia goal.

Just silly.

Bojan thinking he's Messi there for a second.

Ohh! Gotcha.

Strange, I thought Messi was a good few goals clear.

3-0.

Go on Xerez!

Silence!

I know. VI do you reckon you'll be desperate to get a few more goals to win it in style or just content to play a training match for the 2nd half?

Yeah, I can remember it. I think it went something like, when Barca won the league Chelsea did, and likewise for Real and Man Utd.