The Prophet

We usually look comfortable playing on the counter, it could well be how we set up.

Now that's a sexy transfer.

I think we'll do it, but it'd be absolutely typical if Spurs take out Liverpool and we get knocked out.

What an absolute knee slapper.

Villa's business is very punty. Relatively risk-free short terms deals with a high upside. It makes a lot of sense in their position, with the demands of the Champions League.

If he can stay clear of injury, he'll do well over there. His fitness record has always been the concern.

Shirley not?

£40 million would be about right.

I wonder if we have another go in the summer.

We've played a very similar game plan v Arsenal two years in a row now. No real reason to deviate from that. Concentrate from set pieces and we should be alright.

Lovely, the reinvention of history is underway.

SJP needs to be bouncing for this. If the Southsmpton SF is anything to go by it'll be an atmosphere of nerves though, particularly if Arsenal score first.

Ah, I was starting to miss the smell of amonia.

We typically raise our game in these fixtures. Score draw.

It's possible.

We don't get the £20 million until July.

We'll give this City team a game.

They have final say on spending, etc and will influence the strategic vision of the club, but Eales runs the club day to day.

Personally think Eales is a decent communicator. They're damned if they do and damned if they don't.

It's more about the engagement he'll get, as opposed to being right.

Can't see I'm fussed if he leaves or not. Benefits us either way really.