The Prophet

It's an underwhelming signing and frankly I'd rather persue another option. However, I'm willing to give the lad a chance. Who knows, with a run of games and a bit of confidence he might do alright. However from what I've personally seen of him he doesn't seem much of an improvement on Routledge, hope I'm wrong.

...but surely someone who has seen a player over a couple of seasons has a more informed opinion than someone who has seen him play a handful of games?

I wish he'd fuck off

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Didn't RMC break the Ben Arfa transfer?

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If he's williing to work for it why not. Shame that from what we hear he isn't.

This thread title still makes me chuckle. Talk about an overreaction.

Aye because ever squad in the Premier League is fully stocked with two quality players in every position. Behave yourself.

Eh? So despite realising Graeme Bailey is talking bollocks you're taking his word that the deal may be off? He called the injury before anyone else, so he clearly had some form of advanced knowledge beyond that of the likes of Douglas. He also said we wouldnt be going back in for him. Anyway the story in general is strange. Players dont stop thinking about moving due to a short term injury, not sure that adds up. Exactly, we bought Gosling knowing full well he was going to miss most of the season. We bough Marveaux who's career has been riddled with injury. Why would a three week injury put us off? Sounds like absolute bollocks to me like

Eh? So despite realising Graeme Bailey is talking bollocks you're taking his word that the deal may be off?

yes there is. Rob Green is utter shite Was it the season before last he gave away more goals due to unforced error than any other player?

Aye, finally means we can chase Smith across the Tyne bridge with torches and pitch forks.

It's difficult to deny the silver haired fox is beginning to lose his cool.

I get images of him knocking on Dekka's door only for him and Ashley to hide behind the desk giggling

I bet he's banging down the door as we speak

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01000/carlton_cole_1000296c.jpg ...he's still available

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I'd rather poke my eye out with a rusty screwdriver than watch Smith in a black and white shirt again.

I think even if Joey leaves that deal is dead Hardly.

Cynical but they've probably spoken to Barnetta and realised it will be cheaper to keep hold of Barton.

So does the role of 'British representative' entail whoring foreign players around Premier League clubs?

Luke Edwards: And why would a player from Switzerland, playing in Germany, need an agent in Britain called Barry in the first place? I'm going to lie down

Edwards too, wouldn't surprise me since all agents are attention seeking pricks I could be way off here but from the information we have it sounds like Leverkusen gave us permission to speak to him, we've held positive talks with him and one of his agents and this bloke unhappy with being cut out the loop has stuck his orr in the water. I'm remaining optimistic this will still go through.