The Prophet

Exactly, take the overused example of Bassong for someone who was realtively poor until he came here.

Would be a decent signing.

Isn't there an FA regulation that the section of shirt behind the name and number has to be plain?

And what advantage does it give this wide ranging conspiracy to put them together, if they've already magiked up all these pictures?

You didn't see the other photo then?

Brazil.

The Championship play-offs have been fantastic entertainment this year.

Keeper didn't cover himself in glory. Canny game.

Exactly, what's he supposed to say? 'No he's shit and will get minimal time on the pitch.'

Count me in.

Shola better than Yakubu.

Just pointing out that's why people aren't as bothered when they splash out, or so I think.

Yeah, the money spent on Valdes, Puyol, Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets, Messi, Bojan and Pedro was way ott. If only they could build a team around youth products like Madrid or Chelsea. €35M on Dani Alves, €50M+Eto'o on Ibra, €25M on Chrygyrnsgyhychrchrynski, €25M on Henry, €20M on Milito. Alot for Keirrison too, €15M? Now a reported €50M for Villa and €30-40 for Fabregas? That's all in recent times too. However, I understand the youth system is incredible, yes, but I'm sure alot of money is put into it (well spent, mind). Your best players are from the youth academy, this outrageous spending on players isn't necessary, many of your big signings flop anyway. LIST Chygrynskiy was a waste of money granted, and Zlatan cost about £15m too much but other than that it's fine. Pique was a steal, Alves is the best attacking full back in the world and £15m at the time for Henry was good. When teams like Madrid and Chelsea throw money away for fun, Barcelona have to step up and compete. Sorry what was your point in listing all those players? I'm fully aware clubs spend money, I'm merely trying to argue that Barca spending heaps is no different from Chelsea spending heaps. 'oooh Chelsea spent £25m on Essien, what rich scum they are' and 'oooh Barca spent £30m on Villa what a great signing '. The point is Chelsea bought their entire team where as a lot of Barca's has graduated from the academy.

On a side note at least the sides at the bottom of La Liga play some decent stuff in contrast to the bore-fest that is the bottom half of the Premiership.

I can't believe people would turn their noses up at Boyd if his wages were reasonable.

I'm wondering how they're going to accommodate Villa, Ibra and Messi in the same forward line.

Great news....but where's this from? SSN, they reckon he's told Wenger he wants to leave. SSN's source is Guillem Balague though, wouldn't believe him if he told me the grass was green.

Surely Milito is signing of the season?

Overrated. I watch Atletico regularly and he's is not consistent at all. When he's good he's very good, but his off days are often. Atletico should ship him out to one of those idiot clubs that buy into the hype and spend that cash on defenders. Is that not Aguero?

Whos this Aguera they speak of?

Beckham? Who said he'd fial in a slower paced Serie A? Malouda and Gomes are good shouts.

The common sense you mention reads more like clutching at straws. Where does the statement categorically rule out the purchase of any new plaers what so ever? If anything there are more indications suggesting we will buy players than we won't. Anyway, time will tell. Irrespective of whether we're buying anyone or not. Do you think it's a well written statement that benefits the club overall? Does it bring clarity? Does it put an end to negative press? Does it improve relations with the fans? A 'no' on all counts then. Oh I agree it's a very poorly written statement. I just don't think there are grounds for panic yet.

The common sense you mention reads more like clutching at straws. Where does the statement categorically rule out the purchase of any new plaers what so ever? If anything there are more indications suggesting we will buy players than we won't. Anyway, time will tell. Irrespective of whether we're buying anyone or not. Do you think it's a well written statement that benefits the club overall? Does it bring clarity? Does it put an end to negative press? Does it improve relations with the fans?

The common sense you mention reads more like clutching at straws. Where does the statement categorically rule out the purchase of any new plaers what so ever? If anything there are more indications suggesting we will buy players than we won't. Anyway, time will tell.