Ishmael

I would be very unhappy with Clichy. I imagine you lot have the 'plays for a big club and must be good' tinted glasses on. I assure you all that he has pace and that is it. Horror show footballer, decent athlete.

Hyperbole police out in force.

Erm, yes.

Clichy is fucking shit.

IT MEANS NOTHING NOW.

Fuck my sources. Was told he played.

Faroe Islands 2-0 Estonia

I would rather us sign N'Zogbia than Gervinho.

I am moist.

Routledge is back baby.

Don't be so overly dramatic.

Didn't count Suarez because it looks like he will be an outstanding signing. I was referring to Carroll and Henderson. You cannot say that you got value for money. Of course, it might work out.

Looks like they will end up spending over £50m on 2 players. That £50m could have been MUCH better spent.

Could I have an honest description of Jordan Henderson's ability from someone that has seen him more than twice?

£18m is hilarious. Seriously. We should be pushing Tiote and Jose their way for a combined fee of £125m. They'll bite Big Mike's hand off...

Excellent title change.

Then it is settled. Somebody inform Pardew that we are playing 4-3-3 next season and Gamiero is coming along for the ride.

Yeah, a lone striker doesn't have to be a big man. He just has to do whatever is needed from him (obvious). Not sure exactly what we would want from a lone striker in a 4-3-3 consisting of our current squad plus the rumored players (aside from goals ofc). Assume we'd just go for someone who is very mobile and capable of both dropping off to link up with the wide players, but equally good at moving into the channels and getting behind the opposition defence. Again, not sure on the balance between those two because it all depends on the type of football we play.

4-3-3 would be totally dependent upon signing a striker who can play the lone role competently.

I like the point about strength of character, and yes you are quiet right that Hughton lacks it - big time. Just hasn't got that strong manager aura about him.

It's almost as if having a long career at the highest end of the football pyramid has changing his outlook on the game.

Really like that opta comparison.

They really need to hurry up and sort Jose's future out if only for the poor souls at EA sports. If he does go they need the time to boost his ability by at least 5 points and I'm not sure we're kind enough to give them it.

Title needs changing to "Kevin Gameiro, C'est une info qui vient de The Northern Echo."

100% nailed on that the Michael Jackson statue will be moved into the dugout ready for the start of the season.